Comments on: I Don’t Have Too Many Wasted Conversations

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 04:19:13 +0000

love the heart…heart the story.

By: Angel Tucker

Angel Tucker — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:16:28 +0000

Hello Todd,

My name is Angel and I was blessed not only by your concert but the opportunity to meet with you, Allan and Amy (you are all awesome!!!)when you did a show in Elmira, New York at the Clemens Center in Nov. of this year. After the concert, I did come and thank you for the show, get autographs and take pictures, but I also shared my story of the loss of my son with you. I did this only because you shared such a very personal moment with us. I understand how hard/easy it is sometimes to share pain/happiness about my son Kyle, your daughter Audrey. It hurts so bad sometimes because you miss them so much, but it’s so nice to remember them. So comforting to think about them and the love you have for them.

I then came on to the website and read the story about J. AMAZING story, but what caught my eye to read is the title…such great advise from Angie and Blake not to waste a conversation.

I often think, did Kyle know I loved him? He was 2 1/2 when he was killed by a car, and it still hurts not to remember if I told him “mommy loves you” that day. One of the things I learned from loosing my son is … If you’re thinking of someone, you need to reach out to that person and let them know. Don’t wait, don’t be to busy, don’t put it off for a better time… follow what the holy spirit is telling you and reach out, let them know that you are thinking of them and that they matter to you. I may be the only Jesus they will ever see…. That’s powerful.

Through the death of my son, I’ve been able to reach out to other family’s who have lost their children and start a ministry from that. It’s amazing, it hurts (sometimes more than I think I can handle, but I trust in God to keep going… It’s so worth it!!!!

I just wanted to say thank you for taking a minute to talk to me, listen to me and make me feel that I mattered!

With Love in Christ,

Angel Tucker/Elmira, NY

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:36:56 +0000

Todd, thanks so much for your beautiful transparency here! What a great story and I’m so much inspired….this is such evidence that we are sooo created for relationship! You came out ‘a better man’….in so many ways as you mentioned! God bless you and your team….you have been one of my favorites for may years! Glad to have another album!!!

When are you coming to Boise, Idaho?? We are still waiting!!! Come West Please!

Sara

By: Diane

Diane — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:53:10 +0000

Hi. I am a new fan of Selah. My first CD is Deliver me although I have listened to lots more on You Tube? Hiding Place fills my soul? I was looking to see if you were coming to my area and happened upon your blogs.

Can you tell me if J is still with us on this earth? I lost my sister in law to breast cancer 2 years ago and we were all talking about her last night and how hard it must of been for to leave her baby Sienna (1) and Seth (3) behind. We also talked about whether she is in heaven. We never talked about such things as she never wanted to talk about the cancer or her passing. I feel her around us still 2 years later.

Since I got your CD yesterday I have played it over and over and tears just stream down my face. This always happens when I sing Praise songs or listen to them.

Thank you for the blessing of your music. I plan to share it with others. If you have a moment can you let me know how this family is doing. I feel the need to pray for them.

God Bless (truly)

Diane

By: Marilyn Folsom

Marilyn Folsom — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:12:57 +0000

Hello Todd:..It was a year ago Christmas when I happened going around the dial and found you singing Christmas carols. I was so mesmerized that I watched through the end of your act. I would like to knoe when you will again be on TBN. Turner Broadcasting Network? I now have all your CD’s of Hymns, and have bought several for gifts so that others will enjoy them.
Thanks for your beautiful remditions of these Hymns. Marilyn F.

By: Laretha

Laretha — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:50:14 +0000

Reading this reminds me of the days I spend sitting in front of my PC reading and crying thru Angie’s blog. I sat there for hours, days reading your story and crying and sobbing – the ugly sobs – I don’t cry pretty.

I sobbed thru this. As a mother, I can’t imagine the pain. As a daughter, I can’t imagine the pain. As a Christian I know and believe the hope that will sustain them.

Thank you for sharing. I won’t have another conversation about the weather!

OH – I got the new CD in the mail today. I have listened to it no less than 3 times today. Amazing, beautiful, wonderful. Thanks to all 3 of you for sharing your gift.

By: Nickie

Nickie — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:27:53 +0000

I sometimes get frustrated that my husband is like you. I am more like your wife and love investing time in people, my husband doesn’t even care to invest time in our relationship and getting to know me. His complacency makes me feel as if he is numb and this makes me wish I were numb so that it didn’t hurt so much. It gets discouraging and I don’t know how to deal with it.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:44:26 +0000

What an encouragement it was for me to read this. May I never have another wasted conversation!

By: Just a lass hiking with Jesus

Just a lass hiking with Jesus — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:13:57 +0000

Thank you so much for posting this. Overwhelmed by so much in it. God is using you, Selah, and Angie in tremendous ways. Please stay in this humble state, submitted to Him, willing to serve Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:25:21 +0000

Todd, thank you so much for your thoughts here. When my mom died, it was hard to explain to people why I did not enjoy small talk anymore. It made others wonder when I would bypass the pleasantries and cut right to the heart of the matter. Thanks for explaining it in these terms so that I can better communicate it to those I love.

Blessings to you,
Lauren Biggs