I love both you girls! I have two daughters and I refuse to buy them expensive stuff not to say it's bad but I want them to understand the meaning of Christmas and not only ask for toys and enjoy the family time that comes with the holidays
Have you watched the Family Vlogger internet analysis video by Tiffany? Very valid points she makes about how some family vloggers do some crazy stuff/exploiting their kids to grow their channels. You were the only channel that so many people had sweet things to say about in the comments. You are by far my favourite mama/family to to watch on youtube. Your content is always uplifting and inspiring. Keep up the amazing work Angie! Excited for your book to come out!
Yes! They are the best! And my new 2nd favorite is five two love. Besides Angie’s channels and them I’ve stopped watching others consistently because too much drama.
I would love to see her comment on this! Her family channel is one of the few I watch because the rest are so exploitative when it comes to how the children are treated. I think Angie is friends (at least online) with one family who I view to be on the more exploitative side (the Stauffers), so I'd love to hear her feelings.
What I love about your channel is that despite our differences in our religious beliefs, we have almost identical beliefs in every other way. I wish people would stop drawing lines between themselves and others, and realize that we are all human, we all have the same desires, fears, hopes, etc and try to learn to work together. Humanity had so many faults, but also so much heart, and we need to stop look at others as “other” and remember we all walk the same earth.
Chatty vlogs in which you get super candid and fired up have always been a favorite of mine. It’s great to hear you get going about things you are passionate about.
Will you be doing a narrated version of your book for audible!! I would love to listen to you read your own words! There is so much power in the voice behind the words! It's a huge reason I love Rachel Hollis!
I’m so glad you filter nasty haters on your comments. As one of the people who will talk back and defend you (and all my dear subscriptions, really) it does stress me out a lot to think one of your children will maybe read this rude people and be upset so I will always make sure there is a viewer defending you all. But the best option is to delete them. Your channel is yours, no one should have a pass if they are rude to you here. ❤️
OK, I know I am a bit crazy for commenting 3 times but I just LOVED this video. I love your heart, how you walk out your faith and your thoughts and opinions on adoption/large families. You are my soul sister in Christ.
I love your channels. I think the way you love and treat your children is so inspiring, the causes you support are amazing and your personality is super bubbly and loveable. I’m only a teenager, but I hope when I am a mother I can be half as good as you. Thank you for being so wonderful and we need more people in the world to be like you and your family. thank you Angie!! xx
Wow. You did an incredible job of packing this 35 minute video FULL of solid content and not rambling. Q and A's are the worst for rambling but you did a-w-e-s-o-m-e. I'm still shocked that random youtube people ask you about pornography and who knows what else. Can't wait to see the couple combo project!
I commented before you started talking about foster parenting. THANK YOU for reminding people that there are other ways to get involved to help kids in foster care. I am a foster parent and I try (through my channel)so hard to get others involved but the excuses/reasons people have to get not involved break my hearts. It is such a huge need and the number of kids in care increases every year. Thank you for speaking about this!!
I am also a foster mom. I just asked for info on how to start an Austin Angels chapter in my area...Lawrenceville, Georgia. We so need something like that around here. I feel there is absolutely NO help around here. It is almost like take this kid and good luck.
Kait - Love Mother BLOG The most painful when we were fostering was “I could never love a child and give them back.” Which always made me feel like thy were saying I was heartless. I wanted to scream
@@hikegardentravel6546 I dislike that comment as well. I have realized ppl don't mean that when they say it, its more about them then us but ya its not a great comment to say to a foster parent!
With your religious faith and deep spirituality, what are your attitudes towards the lgbt community? I’ve never heard any comments from your channel. Would you be okay with your children being lgbt? Would your religious beliefs interfere with your love for your children?
I totally agree I have a Starbucks in my gym and one time there was a mum and her 4yrs old daughter. The daughter was having a tantrum screaming the whole lot. The mum allowed her to let her feelings out. Then said to her are you still upset ? Can you please listen to me because I'm upset with this situation to. Then she calmly got her daughter to sit down across from and explained calmly what was the problem by mid convo the girl moved from the chair to her mum's lap. This situation just reminded me of how you always say keep your level low xx
Don’t apologize for long videos these are my favorites! Because it’s like I’m getting more time with my friend Angie even though we don’t know eachother lol
I am one of five kids, and what you said about big families, is very true. We are all adults and are all still really close. We take turns at hosting a weekly family dinner. And there is something amazing about knowing if I need help for any reason, I have four people that will drop everything, no questions asked and just be there for me. It is something I consider to be a very special gift our parents gave to us.
Angie, I just wanted to let you know what a positive force your videos are in my life. I know that may sound silly, but the love in your family vlogs and videos is palpable, and so uplifting. I don’t currently have kids, but I pray that one day my husband and I will be able to impart as loving a home to our kiddos as you have to yours!
Praying for you and your Church situation Angie! You are so authentic and genuine, it's my favourite thing about your channel and family 😊 I've been watching since Rosie came home and you've quickly become my favourite UA-camr 💗 my husband even knows your kids names and refers to you as "my friend" 😂😂 I'm a 24 year old from NZ and I want to adopt more every time I watch your videos! Keep on going girlfriend!
I would be interested in hearing about how you adjusted to moving to the South, specifically dealing with politics, racism, reactions to Rosie, etc. We have friends who are a biracial couple and one of their children is disabled and they moved back up north after moving to Georgia. They said it was a very sad, toxic, hateful climate:(
Great video!!! Thank you for sharing. We fostered for over seven years and ended up adopting our youngest through it. We never intended to adopt, our children were already teenagers when we started to foster. He was 10 weeks when he joined our home and was 2.5 years old when the adoption was finalized. God definitely had different plans for us than we thought.
Whattt!! I have followed you on This Gathered Nest for a long time and never knew you had a “personal” channel till I heard you and your sis talking about it this morning on the sister show!! You should plug your personal channel more on this gathered nest!! I just think your the best!! I love all you channels and I’m so glad to know about this one too! Ha! ❤️
I loooved it! You're the most real person on UA-cam. You're so authentic, but at the same time so kind and nice and funny and cute. Thanks for the long, long video! More like this please!
You are just too perfect. It makes me want to dislike you on some level, but I just can't possibly dislike someone so thoughtful, empathetic and loving. I appreciate the thought you put into your answers.
Honestly, I can’t believe that you don’t have a million subs. Your channel is one of the first that came up for me for homeschooling a few years back. And I’ve watched so many family/parent channels, but yours is the only one I consistently watch and find myself not comparing myself to but rather gleaning valuable information from.
Best Q&A EVER!!!! Thanks for being so forthcoming and real. I meant to ask again what church y’all went to in Oregon that you loved so much. I’ve struggled for 5 years to find one I could really get involved with. I’m not looking for perfection (we’re all sinners, but I’ve experienced a lots of spiritual abuse and legalism) just want to find something genuine in a place that loves the Lord and his Word.
I love your heart and your passion, Angie! I feel that stumbling onto your youtube channel over a year ago was a God thing. Your videos are positive and encouraging. I have grown in several areas of my life including my walk with God, my thought process and approach to parenting from you and the books your have recommended. Thank you for allowing yourself to be used by God. You and your family are an enormous blessing to so many. I absolutely cannot wait for your book girl!
Girl, I love you so much. I’m a mama to two and I don’t really know what I’m doing. My own Mama struggled through motherhood and I’m trying to change that cycle. You are such a good role model to me. Just thought you should know. ❤️
The last part what you said about big families. It really resonated, just a family of 5 . But still , especially with 6 month old baby, the love just multiplies when you have more kids. How the kids interacts with eachother and with my husband, is just so heartwarming. How they all love each other makes me love them even more. Thx for the great video. Was hard deciding what to watch first , so spoiled today!
Angie.... Thank you for this! For real. My husband and I live in Greensboro and it can be so isolating at times in terms of finding a suitable home church. And I absolutely love your responses! 👏👏
The end of your video about big family's hit me. Because I don't remember what me and my sister's got for our christmases when we were little . But I do remember helping them take of their wrapping paper, or helping them decorate the tree. And I've just had my first baby and I feel like he's brought us three back together. It makes me so excited for my sister's to start their families. My mum has given me the greatest gift in my two little sister's ❤❤❤
Have you shared Kennedy & Shelby's birth stories before? I know you've talked about your HG during those pregnancies some but if you haven't done birth stories, we would love to hear them!
A new episode of the sister show, vlogmas video on your channel, AND a vlog on this gathered nest. I have so much content to watch while getting ready for work!
I love watching your videos! Your family is such a blessing to watch because i am adopted as well and coffee lover! It is like listening to a good friend and feel better and smile makes my day!
I would definitely be interested on a video about how your family has a no Santa Christmas. I don’t have kids yet but I would love to consider doing that in my own family one day and would love to know how you approached it and explained it to the kids
I loved this video as well. I feel that I could listen to you all day long. I just love your personality and the way you talk. All your advices/suggestions are so well thought out and I already implemented a couple of them. Thank you so much.
As a fellow adoptive mama ( 4 out of 6 of our children, and in the process of adopting #7) I love your thoughts and share your passion for kiddos, homes, families, and orphans!!!
I've just watched this as I've been following you for a few months and truly adore the love I see within your family. It's such a beautiful thing. Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us. Referencing your answer regarding the best thing about having a big family I can truly attest to what you said. My partner is 1 of 11 siblings and there is always an auntie/uncle/cousin etc around for our children. (between us we have 6. 2 are ours together and 4 are my step children from my partners previous marriage). People are so quick to dog on large families but I truly believe that they are such an amazing gift. When my father in law passed away a few years ago and we were planning the funeral we worked out that he had around 30 grandchildren and approximately 10 great grandchildren. It's a beautiful blessing and one we know he loved each and every day. The adult grandkids all came together to help care for him when he was at the end of his life and I know it brought him so much joy as well as amazing memories for those of us who got to become closer to him at that time. I'm pretty certain that none of us regret having a family who prays over us and loves us flaws and all.
I stumbled on yours and your family's channel recently and wow. It has been so moving to me. I am currently engaged to by boyfriend of almost 4 years, and I recently turned 21. We are waiting until I graduate college to get married but the topic of children and when has become more of a conversation. I stumbled across Madison Vining on Insta then found your channel on youtube and have been so inspired by the stories of adoption. I feel that God is really placing it on my heart to one day open my family up to adoption where that is international or domestic. Also I'm not sure if you have done it in the past, but I love doing Operation Christmas Child. I love being able to give to children who otherwise would not get anything. I saw a video about one of the volunteers who hands out gifts ended up adopting one of the children who she gave gifts to.
I absolutely loved this video, going to watch Part 2 straight after. I really appreciated the honesty and depth you went into each question, especially the porn one. You are a great speaker, and I cant wait to grab your book to hear more.
So so glad you feel the way you do! I have been wanting to vlog for YEARS and have taken advice you have inadvertently given, in regards to what you will allow and such. I am blessed to have your channel to watch! Prayers you DO get many more subscribers! God bless you and Merry Christmas.
Yay for the foster care mention! There are a lot of ways to support foster parents/foster care. CASA- Court Appointed Special Advocate are volunteers who look out for the child's best interest. The bio parents have a lawyer, the agency/social workers have a lawyer, the child may have a lawyer but the CASA is really looking out for the child. Clothing/supply closets! Children often come with only the clothes they are wearing. Foster care stipends are a reimbursement that comes at least a month later. If you need to buy a wardrobe for a sibling set, it gets expensive quickly. Closets help! If your state has adopted the 'prudent parenting' practice, you can babysit/do respite for a foster parent. Prior, people had to have their background check and maybe even be CPR certified which made it difficult for foster parents to get a break for something as simple as date night. Now, states are giving foster parents the same discretion that they use re their bio children. If I'd leave my son with this person, I can leave the foster child (for limited time). Child care so foster parents can attend training is always welcomed! Organizations like Together We Rise and Comfor Cases put together bicycles for kids and create bags containing toiletries, journals, lovies for kids entering care!
Thankful for the way you treated pornography and its dangers. It has damaged so many relationships and the way young people are viewing marriage; I SOOO treasure your advice. Also, I love how much you love your community on UA-cam; it truly feels like you care about every single person. And what you said about wanting your kids to follow Jesus. I can say the truly most blessed thing of my life has been my parents praying for us to know Jesus.
Loved this video! Love how you were so real. Please do more of these when you have the time. I agree with everything you touched on. 👏🏼 props to you for stating your opinion on things and not caring about what people say. You were not in your face about anything, which is why I love your videos. God bless you sister in Christ!
Loved this video! You really touched on great topics, that really got me thinking. The cat trying to fit completely ontop of the shoebox though is too funny! 😂
Great video Angie.. I love watching your content, the individual content even more than family vlogs. We are from different backgrounds (religious, race, region) but I really connect with your words. Goes to show that the superficial differences really don’t matter. 😉 Keep up the good work!
Talking about large families here in England there is a family who also Vlog on Utube Angie. They are called the Radfords and they’ve just had their 21st child. The Mum and Dad are truly amazing couple!
Love Francis Chan❤️ Him and his wife light that fire constantly. This is my favorite Q&A by far, a lot of people won’t agree with you but as a follower of Christ that’s expected. Love your channel!
Great video, I especially loved how your cat was promoting self care , nap, keep yourself clean , more napping 💤 lol . Really though I did enjoy the q&a .
So much yes! I was nodding in agreement this whole video 😂 I'm so loving this new channel, it's similar to your first channel before it became this gathered nest, and the qualities of it are what drew me in! Chatty videos are the best ❤ keep breathing, you're almost done with your book!
So much of what you’ve said is beautiful and so needed... thankful to have someone like you via any medium to speak truth and breath some fresh perspective and life into weary bones with your wisdom. I loved some many things you said and spoken and heard so aptly as i sit here in the beautiful messiness of my home with my 5 kiddos and peanut butter jelly stained toddlers and big kids playing on iPads 🤦🏽♀️ while we have some other family circumstances that are hard outside our home.. I needed to hear that #virtualhug so thankful for your and your sweet sisters content and your sister show... in this postpartum season it’s really brought connectivity and wisdom and so thankful 💕❤️🙏🏽🤗
Amen on your pornography question. Thank you. If you catch crap on that topic then you are doing something right. Standing for something will naturally hit nerves.
I love your channel, I'm so glad I found it, you have such a amazing outlook on life and you definitely give me great hope for our journey on homeschooling
Absolutely nothing against Elevation (their worship team/music is phenomenal), but it is very refreshing to see a Charlotte family not immediately jump to the aesthetic and hype.
I never knew there was a limit on the number of children you can have in certain states. Jessica Hoggener is as inspirational as you are, Angela. I’m looking forward too your book. Thank~You for sharing all that you do.
while I don't 100% agree with you on the topic of pornography, I really appreciate that you explained your position as independent from your faith! So often you see people holding others to the standards of their faith and I love that you never seem to do that. (also your cat in the background was extremely cute i just gotta say)
Oh I totally feel you on the whole "favorite kid" thing! I have had people make comments based upon the fact that my younger son has more photos than my older son, but that is because my older son prefers that I not post a ton of pics of him. He gets final approval over anything I post that has him in it, because I want him to understand that I respect his opinion. My younger child is a total ham, so he will be in front of any camera at any time. :)
I feel very lucky my 1 year old twins sleep through the night in their cribs and have for a long time. People are more often than not shocked to know. It was honestly hard work (for me and DH) since we transitioned gently and carefully but I'm happy and proud of myself, but I totally understand not wanting to. There are a lot of benefits to cosleeping and I think it's way easier. To each their own. Sleep on!
Get after it, sister...PREACH!! I wanted to high five you like 50 times! I’m so proud that you are my sister, by blood and in Christ ❤️❤️❤️
JOYFUL CHAOS amen! Love this! 😍😘❤️♥️❤️
Totally agree with you!! Loved this video!!:)
Is the Joyful in your name related to Ani DiFranco's Joyful Girl at all? :)
I love both you girls! I have two daughters and I refuse to buy them expensive stuff not to say it's bad but I want them to understand the meaning of Christmas and not only ask for toys and enjoy the family time that comes with the holidays
SAME HERE!
Cat casually cramming self into shoe box in background. IF I FITS, I SITS. 😂💗
Have you watched the Family Vlogger internet analysis video by Tiffany? Very valid points she makes about how some family vloggers do some crazy stuff/exploiting their kids to grow their channels. You were the only channel that so many people had sweet things to say about in the comments. You are by far my favourite mama/family to to watch on youtube. Your content is always uplifting and inspiring. Keep up the amazing work Angie! Excited for your book to come out!
That video was great! Made so many valid points
Yes! They are the best! And my new 2nd favorite is five two love. Besides Angie’s channels and them I’ve stopped watching others consistently because too much drama.
Yes, this gathered nest, five two love, and j house vlogs are the only ones I watch bcuz they are so uplifting & help me be a better mom.
I would love to see her comment on this! Her family channel is one of the few I watch because the rest are so exploitative when it comes to how the children are treated. I think Angie is friends (at least online) with one family who I view to be on the more exploitative side (the Stauffers), so I'd love to hear her feelings.
second this recommendation--tiffanyferg
What I love about your channel is that despite our differences in our religious beliefs, we have almost identical beliefs in every other way. I wish people would stop drawing lines between themselves and others, and realize that we are all human, we all have the same desires, fears, hopes, etc and try to learn to work together. Humanity had so many faults, but also so much heart, and we need to stop look at others as “other” and remember we all walk the same earth.
Chatty vlogs in which you get super candid and fired up have always been a favorite of mine. It’s great to hear you get going about things you are passionate about.
Glad you changed the channel. I love you and watched the homeschool videos, but these are better and more interesting!
Will you be doing a narrated version of your book for audible!! I would love to listen to you read your own words! There is so much power in the voice behind the words! It's a huge reason I love Rachel Hollis!
Can we see wedding photos?! Maybe you and CR could chat a bit about getting married?
YES
That would be great! I'm getting married for the 1st time this June.a what to expect video would be 👍
I’m so glad you filter nasty haters on your comments. As one of the people who will talk back and defend you (and all my dear subscriptions, really) it does stress me out a lot to think one of your children will maybe read this rude people and be upset so I will always make sure there is a viewer defending you all. But the best option is to delete them. Your channel is yours, no one should have a pass if they are rude to you here. ❤️
OK, I know I am a bit crazy for commenting 3 times but I just LOVED this video. I love your heart, how you walk out your faith and your thoughts and opinions on adoption/large families. You are my soul sister in Christ.
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Oh Angie, this was so good. Felt like I was sitting on your couch just chatting over coffee... thanks!
I love your channels. I think the way you love and treat your children is so inspiring, the causes you support are amazing and your personality is super bubbly and loveable. I’m only a teenager, but I hope when I am a mother I can be half as good as you. Thank you for being so wonderful and we need more people in the world to be like you and your family. thank you Angie!! xx
Wow. You did an incredible job of packing this 35 minute video FULL of solid content and not rambling. Q and A's are the worst for rambling but you did a-w-e-s-o-m-e. I'm still shocked that random youtube people ask you about pornography and who knows what else. Can't wait to see the couple combo project!
I commented before you started talking about foster parenting. THANK YOU for reminding people that there are other ways to get involved to help kids in foster care. I am a foster parent and I try (through my channel)so hard to get others involved but the excuses/reasons people have to get not involved break my hearts. It is such a huge need and the number of kids in care increases every year. Thank you for speaking about this!!
I am also a foster mom. I just asked for info on how to start an Austin Angels chapter in my area...Lawrenceville, Georgia. We so need something like that around here. I feel there is absolutely NO help around here. It is almost like take this kid and good luck.
Kait - Love Mother BLOG The most painful when we were fostering was “I could never love a child and give them back.” Which always made me feel like thy were saying I was heartless. I wanted to scream
@@hikegardentravel6546 I dislike that comment as well. I have realized ppl don't mean that when they say it, its more about them then us but ya its not a great comment to say to a foster parent!
@@lisaharrison8931 Amazing!!! I really hope you get a chapter started! SO awesome!
With your religious faith and deep spirituality, what are your attitudes towards the lgbt community? I’ve never heard any comments from your channel. Would you be okay with your children being lgbt? Would your religious beliefs interfere with your love for your children?
I totally agree I have a Starbucks in my gym and one time there was a mum and her 4yrs old daughter. The daughter was having a tantrum screaming the whole lot. The mum allowed her to let her feelings out. Then said to her are you still upset ? Can you please listen to me because I'm upset with this situation to. Then she calmly got her daughter to sit down across from and explained calmly what was the problem by mid convo the girl moved from the chair to her mum's lap. This situation just reminded me of how you always say keep your level low xx
Don’t apologize for long videos these are my favorites! Because it’s like I’m getting more time with my friend Angie even though we don’t know eachother lol
Do you talk back to Angie like I do? It's like a real conversation 😂
Thanks for sharing that when your kids talk louder doesn’t mean you have to join them! Love that quote!
I am one of five kids, and what you said about big families, is very true. We are all adults and are all still really close. We take turns at hosting a weekly family dinner. And there is something amazing about knowing if I need help for any reason, I have four people that will drop everything, no questions asked and just be there for me. It is something I consider to be a very special gift our parents gave to us.
Angie, I just wanted to let you know what a positive force your videos are in my life. I know that may sound silly, but the love in your family vlogs and videos is palpable, and so uplifting. I don’t currently have kids, but I pray that one day my husband and I will be able to impart as loving a home to our kiddos as you have to yours!
Praying for you and your Church situation Angie! You are so authentic and genuine, it's my favourite thing about your channel and family 😊 I've been watching since Rosie came home and you've quickly become my favourite UA-camr 💗
my husband even knows your kids names and refers to you as "my friend" 😂😂 I'm a 24 year old from NZ and I want to adopt more every time I watch your videos!
Keep on going girlfriend!
P.s. we don't even have kids yet so one step at a time 😅
I would be interested in hearing about how you adjusted to moving to the South, specifically dealing with politics, racism, reactions to Rosie, etc. We have friends who are a biracial couple and one of their children is disabled and they moved back up north after moving to Georgia. They said it was a very sad, toxic, hateful climate:(
Great video!!! Thank you for sharing. We fostered for over seven years and ended up adopting our youngest through it. We never intended to adopt, our children were already teenagers when we started to foster. He was 10 weeks when he joined our home and was 2.5 years old when the adoption was finalized. God definitely had different plans for us than we thought.
Absolutely the best Q&A video I have ever watched EVER!
Whattt!! I have followed you on This Gathered Nest for a long time and never knew you had a “personal” channel till I heard you and your sis talking about it this morning on the sister show!! You should plug your personal channel more on this gathered nest!! I just think your the best!! I love all you channels and I’m so glad to know about this one too! Ha! ❤️
This channel is very new actually. A few weeks old.
I loooved it! You're the most real person on UA-cam. You're so authentic, but at the same time so kind and nice and funny and cute. Thanks for the long, long video! More like this please!
You are just too perfect. It makes me want to dislike you on some level, but I just can't possibly dislike someone so thoughtful, empathetic and loving. I appreciate the thought you put into your answers.
Honestly, I can’t believe that you don’t have a million subs. Your channel is one of the first that came up for me for homeschooling a few years back. And I’ve watched so many family/parent channels, but yours is the only one I consistently watch and find myself not comparing myself to but rather gleaning valuable information from.
Best Q&A EVER!!!! Thanks for being so forthcoming and real. I meant to ask again what church y’all went to in Oregon that you loved so much. I’ve struggled for 5 years to find one I could really get involved with. I’m not looking for perfection (we’re all sinners, but I’ve experienced a lots of spiritual abuse and legalism) just want to find something genuine in a place that loves the Lord and his Word.
I love your heart and your passion, Angie! I feel that stumbling onto your youtube channel over a year ago was a God thing. Your videos are positive and encouraging. I have grown in several areas of my life including my walk with God, my thought process and approach to parenting from you and the books your have recommended. Thank you for allowing yourself to be used by God. You and your family are an enormous blessing to so many. I absolutely cannot wait for your book girl!
Just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos and your family. Bb8 is so cute! Thanks for the encouragement!!
Good on you Ange for speaking truth. People need to know wats healthy for them , their marriage and their families😊
Girl, I love you so much. I’m a mama to two and I don’t really know what I’m doing. My own Mama struggled through motherhood and I’m trying to change that cycle. You are such a good role model to me. Just thought you should know. ❤️
You had me amen-ing throughout the whole Q & A!
Angie uploaded 3 different videos today! Did Christmas come early?! :)
The last part what you said about big families. It really resonated, just a family of 5 . But still , especially with 6 month old baby, the love just multiplies when you have more kids. How the kids interacts with eachother and with my husband, is just so heartwarming. How they all love each other makes me love them even more.
Thx for the great video. Was hard deciding what to watch first , so spoiled today!
Angie.... Thank you for this! For real. My husband and I live in Greensboro and it can be so isolating at times in terms of finding a suitable home church. And I absolutely love your responses! 👏👏
My 3 month old is Leo 💙. I had no idea how popular it is until after we named him and suddenly hear it everywhere!
The end of your video about big family's hit me. Because I don't remember what me and my sister's got for our christmases when we were little . But I do remember helping them take of their wrapping paper, or helping them decorate the tree. And I've just had my first baby and I feel like he's brought us three back together. It makes me so excited for my sister's to start their families. My mum has given me the greatest gift in my two little sister's ❤❤❤
Have you shared Kennedy & Shelby's birth stories before? I know you've talked about your HG during those pregnancies some but if you haven't done birth stories, we would love to hear them!
A new episode of the sister show, vlogmas video on your channel, AND a vlog on this gathered nest. I have so much content to watch while getting ready for work!
Love this more personal QA with u. You’re honestly a superstar with everything u fit into the day
I love watching your videos! Your family is such a blessing to watch because i am adopted as well and coffee lover! It is like listening to a good friend and feel better and smile makes my day!
Seriously love this! Defenaitly do more!! Love how real you are- especially as another believer. SO relate to your answers!! 😁
Love the kitty sleeping in the background 🐱 you look beautiful as always!!
You may not be the perfect mom but apologizing to your kids is an amazing thing!!
I would definitely be interested on a video about how your family has a no Santa Christmas. I don’t have kids yet but I would love to consider doing that in my own family one day and would love to know how you approached it and explained it to the kids
Elise My family does a no Santa Christmas too we have a 1 and 3 year old.
We just always told our kids Santa isn't real. He was a real man, St Nick was a real person. But there is no fat man coming down the chimney.
Just wanted to say I love listening to you talk about your family. :) It's so encouraging.
I loved this video as well. I feel that I could listen to you all day long. I just love your personality and the way you talk. All your advices/suggestions are so well thought out and I already implemented a couple of them. Thank you so much.
Awesome video mama! ❤️ I love your boldness in this video! Telling it like it is, had me nodding the whole time!
As a fellow adoptive mama ( 4 out of 6 of our children, and in the process of adopting #7) I love your thoughts and share your passion for kiddos, homes, families, and orphans!!!
Oh girl!! We don’t do the man in the big red suite either. My kids are aware, of him, but we just don’t lie.
Loved seeing Darby in the background! Love all your vlogs!!
I've just watched this as I've been following you for a few months and truly adore the love I see within your family. It's such a beautiful thing. Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us.
Referencing your answer regarding the best thing about having a big family I can truly attest to what you said. My partner is 1 of 11 siblings and there is always an auntie/uncle/cousin etc around for our children. (between us we have 6. 2 are ours together and 4 are my step children from my partners previous marriage).
People are so quick to dog on large families but I truly believe that they are such an amazing gift.
When my father in law passed away a few years ago and we were planning the funeral we worked out that he had around 30 grandchildren and approximately 10 great grandchildren. It's a beautiful blessing and one we know he loved each and every day. The adult grandkids all came together to help care for him when he was at the end of his life and I know it brought him so much joy as well as amazing memories for those of us who got to become closer to him at that time.
I'm pretty certain that none of us regret having a family who prays over us and loves us flaws and all.
I’m so happy to happen upon your channel and thank you for being so open!
I stumbled on yours and your family's channel recently and wow. It has been so moving to me. I am currently engaged to by boyfriend of almost 4 years, and I recently turned 21. We are waiting until I graduate college to get married but the topic of children and when has become more of a conversation. I stumbled across Madison Vining on Insta then found your channel on youtube and have been so inspired by the stories of adoption. I feel that God is really placing it on my heart to one day open my family up to adoption where that is international or domestic. Also I'm not sure if you have done it in the past, but I love doing Operation Christmas Child. I love being able to give to children who otherwise would not get anything. I saw a video about one of the volunteers who hands out gifts ended up adopting one of the children who she gave gifts to.
I absolutely loved this video, going to watch Part 2 straight after. I really appreciated the honesty and depth you went into each question, especially the porn one. You are a great speaker, and I cant wait to grab your book to hear more.
Love the cat on the box behind you 💗💗
So so glad you feel the way you do! I have been wanting to vlog for YEARS and have taken advice you have inadvertently given, in regards to what you will allow and such. I am blessed to have your channel to watch! Prayers you DO get many more subscribers! God bless you and Merry Christmas.
Yay for the foster care mention! There are a lot of ways to support foster parents/foster care. CASA- Court Appointed Special Advocate are volunteers who look out for the child's best interest. The bio parents have a lawyer, the agency/social workers have a lawyer, the child may have a lawyer but the CASA is really looking out for the child. Clothing/supply closets! Children often come with only the clothes they are wearing. Foster care stipends are a reimbursement that comes at least a month later. If you need to buy a wardrobe for a sibling set, it gets expensive quickly. Closets help! If your state has adopted the 'prudent parenting' practice, you can babysit/do respite for a foster parent. Prior, people had to have their background check and maybe even be CPR certified which made it difficult for foster parents to get a break for something as simple as date night. Now, states are giving foster parents the same discretion that they use re their bio children. If I'd leave my son with this person, I can leave the foster child (for limited time). Child care so foster parents can attend training is always welcomed! Organizations like Together We Rise and Comfor Cases put together bicycles for kids and create bags containing toiletries, journals, lovies for kids entering care!
Loving all the videos on this channel. I love how you express your opinions so honestly but respectfully.
Thankful for the way you treated pornography and its dangers. It has damaged so many relationships and the way young people are viewing marriage; I SOOO treasure your advice. Also, I love how much you love your community on UA-cam; it truly feels like you care about every single person.
And what you said about wanting your kids to follow Jesus. I can say the truly most blessed thing of my life has been my parents praying for us to know Jesus.
Love your 'new' channel and just love your sit down, answering question videos. I am excited for your book!
Love your honest answers! And you always speak respectfully, so even if people disagree with you they shouldn’t be offended😌
Thank you for putting it out all there! Some of your views today opened my mind and heart even more! Merry Christmas!
Loved this video! Love how you were so real. Please do more of these when you have the time. I agree with everything you touched on. 👏🏼 props to you for stating your opinion on things and not caring about what people say. You were not in your face about anything, which is why I love your videos. God bless you sister in Christ!
Sweet words, sweet wisdom! God Bless you sweet lady 💞
So excited you have made this your personal channel! I love hearing your perspective on things! 💗
Loved this video! You really touched on great topics, that really got me thinking. The cat trying to fit completely ontop of the shoebox though is too funny! 😂
Your Q&As are the very best! You are the very best! Love ya Angie! Hope you're having a great start to your week, you got this ✨❤️
Great video Angie.. I love watching your content, the individual content even more than family vlogs. We are from different backgrounds (religious, race, region) but I really connect with your words. Goes to show that the superficial differences really don’t matter. 😉 Keep up the good work!
Talking about large families here in England there is a family who also Vlog on Utube Angie. They are called the Radfords and they’ve just had their 21st child. The Mum and Dad are truly amazing couple!
Love Francis Chan❤️ Him and his wife light that fire constantly. This is my favorite Q&A by far, a lot of people won’t agree with you but as a follower of Christ that’s expected. Love your channel!
I love what you're doing on this channel. I'm loving this new stuff! Keep it up girlfriend!!
Great video, I especially loved how your cat was promoting self care , nap, keep yourself clean , more napping 💤 lol . Really though I did enjoy the q&a .
So much yes! I was nodding in agreement this whole video 😂 I'm so loving this new channel, it's similar to your first channel before it became this gathered nest, and the qualities of it are what drew me in! Chatty videos are the best ❤ keep breathing, you're almost done with your book!
So love your heart and the fact that you put your words to action.
😂 to the cat in the background!
Honestly can't wait to read your book!!
I love you.! I was just looking for something long to listen to and here march you and Ashley! Thank you!
Please do more Q&As! I sat through the entire video! My Q is what's on your Christmas list this year?
We love this channel and wish the best for you
Could you do a video on co-sleeping, maybe your do's and dont's or any advice?
So much of what you’ve said is beautiful and so needed... thankful to have someone like you via any medium to speak truth and breath some fresh perspective and life into weary bones with your wisdom. I loved some many things you said and spoken and heard so aptly as i sit here in the beautiful messiness of my home with my 5 kiddos and peanut butter jelly stained toddlers and big kids playing on iPads 🤦🏽♀️ while we have some other family circumstances that are hard outside our home.. I needed to hear that #virtualhug so thankful for your and your sweet sisters content and your sister show... in this postpartum season it’s really brought connectivity and wisdom and so thankful 💕❤️🙏🏽🤗
Loved this! Thank you for being so honest and forthcoming. Pretty new subscriber but I really love your videos!
Amen on your pornography question. Thank you. If you catch crap on that topic then you are doing something right. Standing for something will naturally hit nerves.
I m so distracted by ur fluffy cat 😂❤️ so cute i cant 😍
That cat is always in some crazy positions/locations while she’s filming lol. Love it
Love this! Can’t pick any one thing but I was just going yes! To everything! 💕
I love your channel, I'm so glad I found it, you have such a amazing outlook on life and you definitely give me great hope for our journey on homeschooling
I can’t wait to buy your book! Love you, your fam, and your channel.
Can’t stop watching your sweet kitty laying on the box in the background 😭😍
Absolutely nothing against Elevation (their worship team/music is phenomenal), but it is very refreshing to see a Charlotte family not immediately jump to the aesthetic and hype.
I never knew there was a limit on the number of children you can have in certain states.
Jessica Hoggener is as inspirational as you are, Angela.
I’m looking forward too your book.
Thank~You for sharing all that you do.
Theres not a limit if youre birthing them, but if you adopt it comes into effect just to make sure the conditions are good and healthy.
Thank you for a head of time for your HG video. It will really help people.
while I don't 100% agree with you on the topic of pornography, I really appreciate that you explained your position as independent from your faith! So often you see people holding others to the standards of their faith and I love that you never seem to do that. (also your cat in the background was extremely cute i just gotta say)
Oh I totally feel you on the whole "favorite kid" thing! I have had people make comments based upon the fact that my younger son has more photos than my older son, but that is because my older son prefers that I not post a ton of pics of him. He gets final approval over anything I post that has him in it, because I want him to understand that I respect his opinion. My younger child is a total ham, so he will be in front of any camera at any time. :)
Oh my goodness!! We are reading ‘Letters to the Churches’ right now too!! 👍🏼👍🏼
Also, thank you for being real about sharing Jesus!! ❤️
I feel very lucky my 1 year old twins sleep through the night in their cribs and have for a long time. People are more often than not shocked to know. It was honestly hard work (for me and DH) since we transitioned gently and carefully but I'm happy and proud of myself, but I totally understand not wanting to. There are a lot of benefits to cosleeping and I think it's way easier. To each their own. Sleep on!
My hubby just went to the church intensive in that ministry and that is what we are trying to start in our home. We feel called to do it!
Thank you for being so open and honest ❤️❤️