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Julie Vlahon's avatar

What an incredible, wild, beautiful ride this has been. Thanks for bringing me on to create this work. I’m so honored that we get to tell these stories.💕

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

Never would have made it without you. ❤️ literally and metaphorically!

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Laura Rennie's avatar

One of my favorite things about you is the way you listen to the ideas that pop into your head. You could dismiss them, but you don’t. You take ideas and run with them. You work hard, and you see things through. The hours of time you’ve put into Making a Mother may not have literally paid off yet, but they’ve resulted in a masterpiece. I always knew it would be great, but you and Julie knocked it out of the park. I’m so glad you kept going. ❤️

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

I started typing out a response about how this isn’t always true but I caught myself denying the encouragement and I don’t want to do that, so I’m simply going to say: thank you and I receive this. ❤️ love you, friend. This means a lot coming from YOU.

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Katie Blackburn's avatar

I don’t think I could possibly be more inspired by the steadfastness you and Julie have shown this project. I’m so proud of you. So honored to hear these women’s stories. And rest assured: this work absolutely has staying power ❤️

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Rachel Nielson's avatar

I’ve listened to the first two episodes, and they were incredible! Well done, Ashlee and @julievlahon! I’ve done both IVF and adoption, so this story was especially poignant for me. Cindy and Kate are remarkable women and mothers! Thank you so much for persevering through years of work and unexpected personal challenges to get their stories out into the world! I can’t wait to listen to more!

Also, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 35, so knowing that about Julie felt especially meaningful. I’ve seen what a battle cancer is, and to be able to get through that AND create this beautiful series is 🤯😭👏🏻. What an accomplishment!!

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Julie Vlahon's avatar

Thank you for these kind words and sharing about your mom, another breast cancer survivor.💕 I’m so glad these two episodes touched you.

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Kym VdP's avatar

I absolutely love a narrative podcasts and the first two episodes were amazing! The stories of Kate and Cindy are heartbreaking and so full of redemption. How God worked in their hearts and lives... Just wow. At the end of the first episode I was honestly thinking, how are they both going to get the baby they so desire? And the ending was better than I thought. That they became friends and sisters in Christ was amazing. I cannot wait to listen to episode 3 while I clean my kitchen tonight!

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

Only God could write a story like that. Truly.

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Jennie's avatar

I have felt more emotions in the past 2 weeks over the release and listening of this podcast than I can even recount… as always Ashlee and team… beautifully done 🥺🤍🙏🏻🙌🏻

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

Sooooo many emotions, I still feel them fresh every time I listen ❤️

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Haley Hunt's avatar

Thank you for sticking with this BEAUTIFULLY done work of art🧡

My favorite thing on the internet right now, I am shouting and screaming for people to listen 🎧

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

Gah! Thank you, Haley!!

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Vanessa  Leaver's avatar

Same porch - new gift.❤️ This story that has lengthened to tell the stories is no.small.thing. Stand on that soapbox --- it deserves this message to be heard.

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

Appreciate all the hundred ways you encourage me, Vanessa!

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Elizabeth Austin's avatar

Seconded. <3

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Rebecca Poortenga's avatar

It’s a beautiful podcast. Had so many tears in my eyes while listening.

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Reem Faruqi's avatar

Loved the first 2 episodes, can't wait for 3rd! Congratulations on a beautiful show

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Alyssa Silvester's avatar

What a beautiful never give up story. I’ve wept in my car during every episode.

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

😭

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Camden Morgante's avatar

Love the series, Ashlee and Julie! It’s incredible what you’ve created and how you’ve honored these women’s stories.

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Bethany Bell's avatar

Congratulations! It is inspiring to see you not quit on such a project. Looking forward to listening.

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Samantha Stephenson's avatar

👏🏻 well done! All in God’s time. He is never early or late; always arrives precisely when he means to!

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Catherine Johnson's avatar

“He makes beats” hahaha. The first 2 episodes were WONDERFUL. I laughed, I cried (and I’m not a crier). Thanks for making beautiful things happen

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Sarah J. Hauser's avatar

YESSS TO ALL OF THIS!

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