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Praying for your little man. We know that our good God will provide.
A friend in the Lord
- Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 15:31:56
We love you!!!! We will continue to pray for your family and Eli's continued health. Your story has helped us to have less selfish views concerning life. You are an inspiration.
Love,
Mrs. Stelly's 6th period class
Opelousas Catholic Sophomores
- Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 14:34:02
We have read your book in our religion class and it was very inspirational. We remember you when you came to talk at our school last year. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. You are an amazing example of God's unconditional love:)
<3 Mrs. Stelly's 5th period class
Opelousas Catholic Sophomores
- Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 13:11:35
Karen Reed,
Please contact us at 337-235-8851, Ext. 103 to order your book.
Thank you!
Anna with Acadian House Publishing
- Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 20:29:08
I would like to order a book and have it autographed by Mr. Judice.
To Gunnar Thorguson's Paw Paw
Karen Reed
- Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 15:02:05
I attended your personal testimony last Monday night at St Edward's in Richard. I was very moved by your talk. Thanks for sharing with me your walk of faith. I read the book the following day in 3 hours. You and your family are truly an inspiration.
Clarissa Z Benoit
Gueydan, La
Clarissa Z Benoit
- Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 21:56:33
As I was coming home yesterday to Houston, TX from moving my son into LSU, I decided to read your book that my sister in law had given to me. I read the whole thing on the 4 hour trip from Lafayette to Houston and am so inspired by your faith and courage! I have always had faith in God! I could never get through my day without Him! By reading the book, you certainly taught me that when something seems hopeless, if you turn to God, all things are possible.
Blessings to you and your precious family! You are such an inspiration to us all!!! P.S. Are you related to Elsie & Jim Judice?? They are family friends.
Paula Thibodeaux
Paula Thibodeaux
- Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 00:25:34
Chad, I really enjoyed your testimony last week at the Right to Life Breakfast at St. Isadore in Baton Rouge! What is your address, as I'd like to send you some pro-life cds I've done? Also, I invite you to take a tour of the American Holocaust Memorial in BR; here's a link to it per some pro-life songs I have on it: www.cpforlife.org/rainbow. Richard Mahoney, RT, is the person in charge of the Memorial - he works at OLOL Hospital in Lafayette and is good friends with Daniel Green (Tree Services) of Lafayette, as well as many other pro-lifers and Cursillo members. Godspeed. khorcasitas@yahoo.com, 225-715-3870
Keith John Paul Horcasitas
- Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 14:53:58
Hi Chad,
I have finally finished the book! How very blessed I am to have met you, now, for the second time. Thank you so much for coming to our first annual pro-life breakfast! It was such a blessing to have you there but I know in my heart, this was God's plan all along. I had a little miracle happen that day. I have been involved with pro-life for 10 years now and this was the first time I had most of my family present for a pro-life event that I was involved in! I can not tell you how long I have waited for someone in my family to be there to support the passion of life I hold so dear in my heart and soul. I have been touched by God's mercy, forgiveness, compassion in my life and have witnessed the fingerprints of God's amazing plan with the healing of my soul in the year 2003/2004. I know this is probably not the place to tell my story and I would like to write you. Just reading your book is confirmation on how much our Lord Jesus Christ walks with us every moment of our lives. When the soul is open without any residue and with complete surrender, what outpouring of grace can be visible to the eyes of the soul. My oldest daughter, Jennifer was present at the breakfast who expecting her second child in November. My grandson, Addison, was present as well. She had him on July 13, 2007, and was a single mom. It was a trying time for us as parents but the miracle of life outweighed any darkness of an unplanned pregnancy. The day she told me she was pregnant she also said "how can I take care of a baby when I can not even take care of myself". She wanted to give her baby up for adoption. As a mother of three daughters, these words pierced my heart for I felt numb because my heart could not bear to think our first grandchild may not be with us. That this child in the womb of my first born could possibly be a miracle for someone else who could not have a child. I surrendered to God's will, even as my heart was breaking to let my daughter make the decision without my influence was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. I remember praying to St. Therese a novena wanting her to intercede in revealing to me whether this child would be ours to embrace or rather it would be a miracle for someone else. I began this novena in January wanting to know in my heart what God already knew. I asked St. Therese to send me a pink rose if this child would be given up for adoption or a white rose if this child would remain with us. I had been asked to be a Confirmation Sponsor. Confirmation was held in January of 2007. As I arrived at the church, the sponsors are normally given a carnation to wear but this time they were given a red rose! I found this odd but I said St. Therese, this is not the color I asked for! I was excited to get this rose. When my candidate came in, she handed me a gift bag. Right away I noticed on the gift bag were three white roses! As I took the card out of the envelope, the card had another three beautiful white roses! Then one of the gifts she had given me was a very small glass container for holy water. The cap for this holy water container was shaped like a rose and the color was white! I had 3 confirmations that day on Confirmation that this child in Jennifer's womb would be ours! Such peace overcame me that I knew no matter how things would seem on the outside, I knew this child was ours. That is one story I can share with you for now. I will write more soon for your story, Eli's heart, and your family have touched my soul to encourage me and give me strength to speak out when God's invitation presents itself to me to tell my story of being on the other side, and coming out of darkness into victory. You see, when I was 20 years old I had an abortion. It is too much for me to tell you right now but I am a witness of what God has done in my life by his intimate love, mercy and forgiveness. How he has lifted me from the pit of dispair into the glorious life of unity in his saving power. Fear has always been a plague against me and silence has been the darkness of my soul but it no longer has power over what God can do. He has gently healed my wounded soul and a great miracle transpired to bring where I am today. I know he is preparing me to tell my story and I have done so when I know without a shadow of a doubt that it is the right time. St. Therese is my patron saint and Blessed Francis Seelos walks beside me too. I have met Fr. Manny Fernandez four times but have never had a one-on-one talk with him. Maybe that is in the near future for me. Only God knows. It is so amazing when you can look back in your life and see the onimpotent hand of God working in a life that is totally his. You have touched my heart and I pray for you, Ashley, Eli and Ephraim in my heart of prayer as I ask you to keep my family in yours. They are slowly coming back to the faith. There is still so much healing to take place. When I hear of how prayerful your family have become, it is a piercing of my heart because I long for this unity of prayer within my own family. My husband, Gerry and I only have prayed the rosary once in our life together and we have been married 29 years. I have been praying for us to pray together the rosary. What a joy it would be to me! I have written too much but I felt so filled with the Holy Spirit after completing the book and having heard your story once again just yesterday. You do know that June 25 was the 30th anniversary of the Blessed Mother appearing in Medjourgre (not spelled right) How awesome is that. Maybe one day I will get to meet Ashley, Eli and Ephrian. Thank you so much for being a witness to the transforming power of Jesus Christ and the awesome treasure of our Catholic faith with the greatest miracle, the greatest gift we have as Catholics, The Holy Eucharist, Jesus' Body, Blood Soul and Divinity! My son's name is Stephen and I feel his presence around me all the time. How I long to be in heaven so I can hold him in my arms for all eternity. My heart will not be complete until I am united with him in heaven. I feel his arms around me, his eyes gazing in mine, the unconditional love of a son when I hold my grandson in my arms. His love confirms in my heart the love of my son Stephen who waits with all the other babies who I know are the holy innocents of our day for the love of their parents as they pray for them to turn to God's mercy so they will be united in heaven as well. I know this to be true in my heart and they pray with me for all the mothers, fathers, grandparents, etc. who still are in darkness from the sin of abortion. Pray that I will have the courage to speak out and be a voice in the darkness if this is God's will for me as He walks before me preparing the hearts of those who need to hear before it's too late. God Bless you, Chad, and continue to shower you with abundant blessings. Always remember to ask the Blessed mother to shower you with graces. I have learned there are so many graces she has that are not being asked for and we must ask for her graces as much as possible.
Elaine (name meaning light)
Baton Rouge Right to Life
Elaine Matherne
- Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 22:43:55
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. I hope to introduce Be Not Afraid in our Diocese, Corpus Christi Texas
God bless
JMJ
Patricia Pulliam
Patricia Pulliam
- Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 16:10:52
Chad,
My wife and I have both read your book and attended your presentation today in Baton Rouge. Your testimony of faith and prayer is definetly God sent. Keep it going you and Eli are touching many people in many ways...
Our prayers will be with you and your family
Bill & Cherie
- Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 23:01:38
Dear Chad,
May God continue to bless you with the graces needed to encourage and inspire other men to fulfill their beautiful God given vocations as fathers.
Happy Father's Day!
A Friend In Christ
- Friday, June 17, 2011 at 21:29:14
Chad and Ashley,
Thank you so much for the book mark. I have placed it in my book. I was so pleased to have such a wonderful book mark to treasure with my book. Your book brought me on a great spiritual journal. Thanks for renewing my faith and making me realize that we have to put our trust in God. My family and I will continue to pray for Eli.
Mandy W&C
- Friday, May 27, 2011 at 15:30:56
Dear Chad & Ashley,
Came upon this prayer and had to send it your way. Could there be a reason that all of this is happening to Eli in the same time frame of Pope John Paul's beatification? We will trust...here's the prayer:
Blessed Pope John Paul, you loved the little ones and children were dear to your heart. Please intercede for Eli to our father in heaven and through your merits and intercession, may he be healed and give honor and glory to God Our Father, Jesus Our Savior, and the precious Holy Spirit. May he walk this earth, giving praise and glory for the great things done for him through your intercession. Blessed Pope John Paul, please, pray for us.
A Friend in Christ
- Friday, May 13, 2011 at 21:28:15
Chad, i'm sorry you had to meet ed comeaux. I told him not to tell anyone he knows me but he likes to brag. Anyway, he told me you were looking to get in touch. My home number is 337-837-0075, cell is 337-349-5260 and my email is marcsmetalart@yahoo.com.
Marc McAnally
- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 21:57:34
God continues to work through you and your family. I have shared your book with a dear friend of mine who's faith is tested regarding her niece and the unkown. It has renewed her faith in the Lord and she is reaching new levels. My prayer is that God will continue to heal Eli and bless you family. Love God and everything else is easy.
Tami
- Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 10:13:32
Chad
I met You at the Man to Man conference. I had the opportunity to read the book this weekend. The book brought me back to my own birth some 44 years ago. I was born with out an esophagus and at that time it was was very rare. I was rushed to Ochsners Hospital in New Orleans. After numerous surgeries i was able to come home at the age of 5. I was very blessed to have a Mother who never left my side. The Doctors told me that I would never live past 13. I was able to graduate from UL and have a successful career for the past 25 years. The lord has truly blessed me and my family as he has yours. This book has inspired me to a deeper prayer life. Thanks for sharing your story. I would love to visit with you sometimes.
Tigerfan9247@aol.com.
Clint
- Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 20:11:22
May God, Our Father, through his Son Jesus, and His Most Holy Spirit send all of the graces that you and your family need on this Divine Mercy Sunday.
Jesus we trust in you!
A Friend In The Lord
- Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 10:42:31
I am praying for your precious little gift Eli and your family. He is so beautiful.
Pat Bordelon
- Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 16:32:48
In our prayers! As a mother of a 20 year old daughter, Rana, w/SB & Hydrocephalus, I can relate! I remember, it's hard, but, as you will, He got us through it! All our love & prayers!
Annette Stutes
- Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 15:25:16
Chad and Ashley,
Just wanted you to know that your family is in my prayers. Eli is in God's hands and He will deliver him once again. Your faith inspires me as I am in a "valley" right now. Fear grips me every day and I need to surrender it to God like you did. Thanks for being such an inspiration to me !
Susan Walker
- Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 11:41:33
i do hope all goes well for eli. i had a child with spina bifida. i can understand some of what you are going through. i do hope all goes well. did his shunt get infected? keep us posted on the progress of eli. may God put His hand on your family and be blessed with prayer.
deb
- Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 11:16:37
I shall be happy to pray for your son. I have two sons who died at the age of 3 1/2 months of Leigh's disease and I think that your journey is amazing. You have touched my heart and maybe my sons will be watching your son. By your faith, I have become a better person. Thank you
Renee Hebert
- Monday, April 25, 2011 at 17:22:30
Hi Chad,
I noticed a pic in the video with a group of men. The first thing that came to mind was you standing in the center of the crucifix. You are carrying a heavy cross but you and your family are centered there in prayer for a reason. Just know that we are all on our knees praying for little Eli and your family and you are not alone in this journey.
LW
LW
- Monday, April 25, 2011 at 08:10:35
Chad,
I want to start by thanking you for excepting the role that God has given you as a man, father, son, teacher, and role model in the Body of Christ. My prayer is that more men will step up the way you have! I know that our Lord will reward you for your faithfulness. When you came to our school and poured out your heart in not one but TWO talks in one day on top of spending three additional hours on an even more personal level with the students in the classrooms, the impact you made was truly annointed! As this school year comes to a close, I sometimes wonder if I gave it my all and allowed God to work through me as much as possible. I believe without a doubt that you have done this. You, Ashley, Ephraim, and of course, Eli will always in by prayers.
Your sister in Christ,
KW
KW
- Friday, April 15, 2011 at 10:53:46
Hi Chad; Sometimes we wonder at the end of the day, did I make a difference? After your day in Natchitoches at St. Mary's School last Thursday I can answer that question for you with a big YES! Your presentation to the junior high and high school students left them more knowledgable and excited about being Pro Life. It also gave them a sense of the importance of serving others and having a strong faith in God. Your ability to relate directly to them during their religion classes took the presentation that they had just seen to another level. The impact that you had on the "young men" of the school was also so important. To hear the message from a regular man that they could relate to was different from so many messages that they have heard in their lives. I realize that just the time you spent at the school was over a full day's work, but to be able to give that evening's presentation to the local community was just as important. I've talked to a dozen people in attendance for that event and each one felt like you were talking directly to them. From Pro Life to pro love, service to others, intercessory prayer and more, you lifted up that group to new levels. I will pray that you can continue to use your talent to reach all those that need to hear it. I also would like to thank your administration at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette for sharing you with us. You bring glory to God, His Saints, St. Thomas More High School and your family everytime you are able to share your story. Thanks again, David
David
- Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 18:35:23
You will never know how you touched our lives and the lives of so many here in Natchitoches. I think Maggie's teachers, fellow students and friends were reminded of the fact that she is such a great miracle and perhaps will understand her a little better. Thank you so much for letting God lead you here and give all of us a "reality check." Brenda Stamey is going to give me your address. I would love to meet your wife. I have prayed for her already and will remember her daily as so many have lifted me up in prayer the last 16 years. It is not easy...but worth it!!
Lisa Methvin, St. Mary's High School
- Friday, April 8, 2011 at 13:32:17
Dear Chad, thank you for your inspirational talk tonight at SMH. I lost my husband this year after a long battle with cancer. During his illness, we too experienced many events that were nothing short of miracles. I learned first hand that the Holy Spirit is real, experiencing that wonderful feeling of extreme warmth and calm that is beyond description, but leaves you aching for more. But alas, God called him anyway. Until tonight, I have been struggling with my faith, because I truly believed he would be healed. After listening to you tonight, I am inspired to be patient, trust God's will, and listen for his voice in my life. He will eventually show me his plan. Thanks for your wonderful message of faith!
Melanie
Natchitoches, LA USA - Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 23:06:49
Hi Chad I was the lady you spoke to in Natchitoches that worked with special needs children, saw a child with Eli's conditon walk, had a still born daugher Piper Marie Barnes, Smell roses when I pray deeply, and just asked and recieved the gift of tounges. He will walk I know it. Who knows Piper may be the little angel of special children and will appear to you one day. If she does please let me know. I always have prayed that she will have a place in this world. YOu see my son climbed up on Santas lap and asked for a baby sister for Christmas. Little did I know I was expecting one for around his birthday in August. I suffered high blood pressure and chicken pox and lost her at 7 months. I knew she was gone for two weeks I went deep into prayer while I waited.God spoke to me the whole time. The night I delivered her I told God to give me a sign that she was OK. I saw Jesus face in a tree outside my bedroom. I slept like a baby Since then I have had many miracles. Please keep me posted 318-354-0919 God Bless your sister in Christ Tarra Barnes. Eli Will Walk...
I have had many signs that God is very real in this world. My prayers come true and are very real. I don't know why I am worthy of these gifts but I know God wants me to share them with as many people as I can. I thought you would share a little of my story sometimes too. I give you permission. God Bless
Tarra Barnes
- Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 23:03:53
Chad, you came to St. Marys School today and you changed my life forever! You were right, at the beginning of your speech you said that we would feel God and I did! You made me realize that I am not alone. Like I told you today I had an amazing miracle happen to me and when I herd your story I felt like God spoke through you. When you said you would put me on your prayer list at school I felt so greatful that you would do that, honestly you are now my hero!
Thank you so much for coming and changing my life!
-Lindsay
Lindsay Vead
- Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 22:56:58
Thank you, Chad! You really touched our hearts when you came and spoke with my school today. You are soooo inspirational. Your faith in God is just so amazing. You really taught me to not be mad at God when He doesn't automatically give you everything you want and how we should have faith and pray about it. I was so into it while you were talking that I forgot everything around me and I was only focused on you and what you were saying. I really hope Eli is doing great, you have two of the cutest kids EVER! You and your wife have touched so many lives already with your amazing story. I will pass the word to everyone I know about your book! Hopefully one day, you'll be going all around the world touching even more people's lives. We love you and we are praying for you and your family! :)
Student!
- Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 20:19:08
i have a three year old girl with spina bifida and i know God blessed me with her. today i found out that we have to cath her and i am so mad at God. I have prayed for a healthy bladder and he did not answer my prayer. i do not want to be a bitter person and i know there is a reason for this but i am so sad now. i cry as i type this because i am afraid. it is just a reminder of te challeges my little celeste will face and i am sad for her. i can not wait to get your book. God bless you.
monica russo
- Monday, April 4, 2011 at 17:23:57
Hello Chad, Here is a link to the Nick Vujicic web site that I mentioned to you on the Pro-Life walk:
Nick Vujicic [support@lifewithoutlimbs.org]
I enjoyed our short visit during the walk.
May God Bless,
Robert
Robert LeBlanc
- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 13:55:29
Hi Chad,
It was great meeting you on the airplane. I hope all went well in Florida. I promised to send you the name of a lady who has autism. Temple Grandin is her name and her story is available on DVD with the same name. Your family look beautiful.Iam a woman who believes in miracles. You can e-mail me at tai@bellsouth.net.
My God continue to bless you,
Carolyn
Caroyn Mitchem
- Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 11:32:18
Chad, I saw where you will soon be speaking at St. Mary's High School in Natchitoches. That is Tommy's alma mater. So glad to know that the people in Natchitoches will hear your inspirational story...I will pray that, as always, God will USE you to soften hearts and change perspectives. - Jane
Jane DeBlieux
- Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 13:05:10
Your story is amazing. You made me truly believe that miracles really do happen. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I think that your story will truly make my faith grow stronger and make me have hope that god will make a miracle happen for me.
Hanson student
- Monday, March 14, 2011 at 17:04:10
Hi Chad,
I sent this by the e-mail you gave me (chad.judice@wsfiber.net) and it came back. Hopefully, you will get this soon.
Thank you for calling!
Here is the address you can mail the presentation to: Elaine Matherne, 10589
Crossover Road, Denham Springs, LA 70726. When I receive the presentation, I
will get with the committee and let you know. I feel confident that we can have
the presentation as you desire. Let us continue to pray for the will of God in
all things. The breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 25 from 9:30-11 a.m.
Elaine Matherne
Baton Rouge Right to Life
elamath@cox.net
- Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 19:18:40
Hi, I'm brandon from Holy Cross. I helped you today with your computer. Your story touched me, as did seeing Eli. You have shown to me, agian, that God works in ways that are mysterious to us, and that we have to learn to trust in what he wants for us. I really thank you for coming and sharing your story with us today.
Yours in Christ
Brandon Daspit
Brandon Daspit
- Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 22:05:23
I received "Waiting for Eli" as a Christmas gift, which I have shared with most of the Sister. We frquently wondered how Eli and his family were doing and I was hapyy to find your update. We pray for your special gift from God Eli and his special family God shared him with. It brings joy to read the love in your daily activities with each of your sons.
We will contiue to pray
God bless
Sister Josita
- Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 06:51:49
Chad,
I enjoyed your testimony last night at Carencro Catholic. I don't know of 2 other men that have as much in common as the 2 of us. We are both teachers, we both won LEF, we both have sons that are disabled (but we know that they are really Angels sent to us by God, and we have the most amazing wives in the world. I know that we couldn't talk that much last night because of our tears, but I would love to talk more when you get a chance.
Thanks,
Blaine Castille
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- Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 20:19:55
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Melinda Courville
- Friday, January 14, 2011 at 16:23:57
Hello Mr.Chad.
I was at the OC(Opelousas Catholic) presentation. may i just say that i truly moved by your story. A tear fell from my eye as you announced that eli was gonna be ok. The book is amazing and very thoughtfull. Im glad little Eli is ok. Tell him i said hi.
Chris Hidalgo
- Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 21:27:26
I am a teacher at Opelousas Catholic and have read Waiting for Eli to all my religion classes. We have really enjoyed the book. It has had a profound impact on all of my students. Your family is truly an inspiration!
Jennie Stelly
- Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 09:31:16
Bonjour Chad,
I would like to get a picture of you for our website and newsletter to promote our upcoming Life Banquet 2011. Thanks and God Bless! Brenda DesOrmeaux
Brenda DesOrmeaux
- Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 10:05:42
Mr. Judice,
I received your book today as a Christmas gift from my sister. I read it in its entirety tonight. The story is very uplifting as I too have a daughter with spina bifida. I could relate to your journey completely. We were told the same thing about her 16 years ago. I am proud to say she is very healthy and not only walks but was a cheerleader for her catholic school for 3 years!!! She was also on the homecoming court for her school at St. Thomas Aquinas in Hammond this year! God has wonderful plans for her and for Eli. We have always trusted in Him and looked for His guidance in all the she does. I believe she was an angel sent from God to bring us closer to Him. She has always had an awe about her from the day she was born! It's almost as if she walked and talked with God before she came to earth. I also believe Eli is an angel from God sent to you and Ashley. Look what He has done to your lives!! How amazing!! God Bless your family and I will pray daily that Eli will do as well as my Kristen has done!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
Brenda Duhe
Brenda Duhe
- Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 00:39:07
Hi Mr. Judice:
I have been trying to get your book. I will visit Judice Inn and the Catholic Book Stores today and this Christmas Weekend. Your book and my daughter's heatlth to improve are my only gifts I ask for this Christmas season. My daughter has suffered with chornic illnesses for the past 5 years. I am wits end trying to live with not knowing how to help her. On top of that, my husband's daughter gave birth to a baby boy with SB seven weeks ago. With her being a young mom and not living with us, we worry about the baby and are here for her. I have so many questions and concerns but besides your webite, there are not many books out there for me to do literature reading about this. I have been wanting to speak to Father Manny but I have no idea how to get in touch with him. If possible can you please help me get in touch with him? my email address is stephesam9@aol.com I would appreciate it. I am praying for your family. Your two sons are truly a blessing from God, just as my daughter and honorary grandson are. Thank you and may God bless you at this special time of year and always!
samantha
sammi
- Friday, December 24, 2010 at 09:27:19
Chad,
Thank you for your testimony last night to the Court of Divine Mercy Catholic Daughters of Most Blessed Sacrament. I brought my husband your book and we discussed our faith journey. You see our journey began about two years ago and has continued to the present. God began with shaking up my husband's faith through the company he was working with. This worldwide company was suffering the results of the recession. After a few months of getting my husband's attention, God took his job away. We have three children in catholic school and my choice to go back to work after getting them all in school led me to real estate, which was also suffering. After God took all our money away, my husband's fine new pickup truck traded down to an older model and school tuition backing up into debt,we experienced a true walk in faith with God. I discovered that there is a very fine veil between faith and fear. Faith is truly an action but we don't do it alone. We learned that God is real, is alive, and is part of every finite detail of our daily existence. We also discovered that the suffering we experienced was not for us. God has a plan for our experience to touch someone's life. We know that it was for sure our children. They experienced their father's faith growing and how the love of God brought him peace. Also, their Christmas was quite different than previous ones. It had less of everything. I was very grateful for them to learn that Christmas is about a celebration on waiting for the Lord to be among us. We all saw the out pouring of prayers, food, anonymous gifts, etc. given to us by our community. Like you Chad, the gospel scriptures at mass became just for our hearts. Like God hand picked what we were suffering at that moment in time to strength us and prove His love and care for us. Many more beautiful things happened along the way. In August of this year after nine months of unemployment Philip got his dream job. It is with the very first company he interviewed with right out of college but didn't get then. He must travel over an hour a day to get to it but even that is a blessing for him. Philip is an chemical engineer with and MBA. Coming from St. Landry Parish where the people are warm and friendly by nature his career has been troubled with working with other that are the polar opposites for over twenty years. So when I say Philip landed his dream job that fact plays a huge role. Not only does he have the initial job he sought out, but the people are open, friendly, and just fun to be around. He comes home full of life and energy. God is great!
Thank you again for the beautiful story of your family. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to you and your beautiful family.
Angela Speyrer
Baton Rouge, LA
Angela Speyrer
- Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 09:47:19
i want to thank you for coming to st. bernedtt and to share you touching stroy with us.. my mom had to go through with me cause i had some heart problems.. and she went through the stuff you did. and she knows how you feel. and i am reading the book and it is amazing. i want to see you at another of our advent missions again. THANK YOU!! I HOPE ELI GETS BETTER
nicole boudreaux
- Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 17:25:11
Just want to thank you again for coming to St Bernadette to share Eli with our young people. Your testimony is a blessing that I know many will remember. God bless you and your family.
Peggy Vaccaro
- Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 22:20:35
That is a great, touching book. I hope Eli is ok. Good luck to you and your family!
byron overley
- Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 21:20:14
Chad,
Reflecting on your powerful presentation this evening, I look back to a mere six months ago when I was the winning bidder of your book in a silent auction at a Public Library fundraiser. I read your book the same evening I won it and, after marveling at what I had read,I simply had to go and find both you and Father Joe the next morning at Reds. I laid awake that evening in awe of these two people I knew were at Reds each morning at the same time as me but whom I knew so little about. I just had to profess to the two of you how much I admired both of you and how much I was moved by your story.
Words on a page rarely can convey a message as clearly as you wrote it. You have a special gift as a writer. And, as I learned tonight, as an inspirational speaker as well.
Your story is truly amazing. But what left me completely dumfounded was the fact that while I had been training with Robbie just a few months before your book came out, Ashley was literally next to me the entire time working out with Nellie. I simply had no idea who the two of you were and what you had both just went through. To see her as your wife and your sons' mother in the book caught me completely by surprise.
Ashley is truly a beautiful person both inside and out and I meant it when I told you that the photographs of her in the Face magazine captured that inner beauty. She was simply radiant. Your response to me that morning at Reds that "hey, when I saw the magazine, I thought - hey, my wife is really hot" was absolutely priceless. And - I have to concur - absolutely true.
I know I will never fully comprehend what the two of you go through on a daily basis, but I am convinced God chose two very special people to be the parents of Eli (and Ephraim). My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If ever there is anything I could do for you, I would be honored to be of assistance.
Thank you so much for the personal invitation to come and hear your story. I am truly blessed to have witnessed it.
My best to you, Ashley and the boys,
Harold
Harold Domingue
- Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 23:19:24
Thanking God for you and your wife's stand for LIFE for precious Eli. I was volunteering at A Pregnancy Center and Clinic today and went to Judice Inn for lunch and saw the sign, purchased the book and can not wait to read it. My mission and purpose in life is to help people realize that God creates each LIFE with a heartbeat and abortion is NOT the solution ever! However, many including myself chose abortion without realizing the traumatic effects that we would live with for years until we receive HEALING! Praying for your family!
Living HOPE (after abortion)
Michelle Durand
www.tearstotreasures.com
Michelle Durand
- Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 22:02:39
Blessed is your family, to have such faith and family, especially the gift of Eli.
My family has been through many of the experiences that yours have. Visits to Father Manny, hopes and prayers of an entire community. Very long hospital stays with an unknown medical outcome, but God and Father Manny told me that Shay, my eldest, would be fine. I never worried about her survival. I only worried about her trials--what she would have to go through.
We have had miracle after miracle in the chapters of our life--my third child, my first child, my fourth child and myself. They are too long to discuss here, but if you are interested in hearing my stories of God's mercies--please feel free to contact me: sara.frith@centerpointenergy.com, home: 337/367-6698, wk: 373-5227, or cell: 349-2148.
My home email address is sleeleblanc@bellsouth.net, but I never have time to look at that one. My 4 girls, three dogs, cat, and life, keep me too busy. But, I love to talk, and I have a story that I submitted to Guideposts that you might be interested in reading.
I met Chad at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Coteau, but I didn't want to take up all of his time, so I didn't get to talk to him like I would have liked to.
I know your life is probably busier than I could ever imagine, but if you ever get time, please email or call me.
You and your wife are a great inspiration to everyone. And, I am proud that your origin is South Louisiana. I know from experience, that we are a people, and a culture, unto our own.
Thanks for listening,
Sara Lee
Sara Lee LeBlanc
- Friday, October 29, 2010 at 11:39:17
I just want you and your family to know that I will lift you all up in prayer everyday. I heard about you speaking at Our Lady of Prompt Succor and regret that I did not know about it. I am a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus on the Teche in New Iberia and would love to have you come to our parish. Just looking at the video and learning a little about Eli and your family I can't help but want to hear more. You are very inspiring and I would love to have our teens and everyone come and hear your story about how walking by faith is stronger than walking by sight. We all become complacent in our busy lives and forget that without God...we are nothing. I look forward to having you at our parish real soon. We will make this happen. Thank you for sharing your journey and inspiring so many people. God Bless.
Rita Hebert
- Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 00:21:06
Hi Chad,
It has just been 24 hours since you addressed a full church in Coteau last night. Several parents as well as students have called expressing their gratitude for having you in our parish. Your presentation has truly touched the lives of several youth as well as adults. I will encourage all the students at our next class to visit your guestbook to express their gratitude directly to you. Thank you for your untiring love in your story of a true Soldier for Christ.Our prayers are with you, Ashley, Ephriam and Eli.
god Bless you.
Skeeter
Skeeter Mouton
- Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 01:17:00
I heard your story at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Coteau on 10/24/10.It brought back alot of memories from this last year. My family has also gotten 2 miracles from the LORD. In fact your wife took care of my grandson Carson Mallet from August 21, 2009 - October 18, 2010 in the NICU at Women's hospital.He was born at 27 weeks because his mom (20 years old) was severly sick and on a ventalator at another hospital. She had come close to death 3 times. We didn't know if she would make it.
Ashley is an "Angel" along with several nurses that helped comfort us and my son in our difficult time. When we would go visit Carson they were so concerned about his mom and would always ask about her. Well to make a long story short our lil man had no complications, just had to finish growing and his mom pulled thru also. With alot of rehab she is back to her happy self again.I would love for my son to tell his story one day to high school kids, about how not to take life for granted cuz it can be taken away from you in an instant. We learned that "Prayer is Powerful" Thanks for your story last night. Please tell your wife that she will always be an Angel in our book.Thank you Ashley from the bottom of my heart for the comfort you nurses gave my son during that difficult time. Yall have inspired my daughter to go to nursing school and she wants to specialize in NICU. Thank you both...
Monica Mallet
- Monday, October 25, 2010 at 20:41:55
Chad,
I really enjoyed your presentation Tuesday at St. Edmund School. My students really seemed to be touched by your story. We will continue to pray for you and your family. I know that God will give you all of the wisdom, strength,grace, and guidance that you need to continue on your journey. Thank you for being such an inspiration to all of us. To touch so many lives is such an awesome gift, so thank you for sharing a small part of Eli with us. May God continue to bestow blessings on you and your family.
Sincerely,
Angelle Manuel
(Math teacher at St. Edmund High School)
Angelle Manuel
- Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 15:56:59
Thank you so much Chad for a wonderful
evening with you and your story last night in Henry, La. You are an inspiration, to all of us suffering
diseases we cannot cure. But, you have enlightened our minds and hearts
to God. Even more then before.
Please update your calendar so that our family can go and hear your dinamic
talk. Love to you and your family,
Nona
Nona Van Cleve
- Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 09:36:24
Recently I started to have issues with my son. He had recently come out openly as a homosexual while I began to read your book. I did not know how to deal with this, as I am not particularly comfortable with the subject. But after reading your book, I am proud to say that I realize how lucky I am to have my son and how much I love him. This book has helped me to be a better father and also brought me closer to the Lord Almighty. Praise his name, and God bless you Mr. Judice.
Joshua McAffee
- Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 23:46:53
I really think this book has helped me get closer to jebux. It helped throughout the rough time with my alcoholism. Thanks Judice! Praise The LORD! GOD BLESS YOUR SON!
Joe
- Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 23:43:52
Hi Chad,
It was a gift from God for me to meet you today. The fact that you knew Gabby right away is a testament to you care for others. Please thank your class for all the prayers for Gabrielle. Please also tell them that they are working as she is growing and becoming a great personality already. I really hope that you get to meet her and I would love to meet Eli. Your story is a lot like ours and it is so good to have someone who understands to chat with even if it just for a few minutes. Thanks for taking that time for me today. Eli and all of your family are in my prayers daily.
Praying for you all,
Gwen Himel
Gwen HImel
- Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 19:19:02
Chad,
I wanted you to know that I read the book a couple of days after receiving it. I appreciated your personal message in it. I sat down in the afternoon and read it cover to cover. Tricia read it the day before me... also cover to cover.
The book meant so much to Tricia and I after having had you and your family as part of our TBall team. I am so happy that Ephraim was on our team and had a good seaon with you helping out as a coach. It turned out to be a great summer for all of us... in more ways than one. God Bless, the Ancelets
Coach Jonathan Ancelet
- Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 21:46:38
Hey Mr. Judice, I am Katherine, and you came to my school, Central Catholic High School, in Morgan City, LA. I was inspired by your presentation. I have never forgotten it. I remember the song by 3 Doors Down, and everything. I haven't read your book yet, but I will very soon. You are a very kind, sweet man, and I wish you and your family well.
Sincerely,
Katherine Butler
Katherine Butler
- Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 01:08:36
Hey coach judice I think the website is awesome and I really hope you keep inspiring everyone and know everything happens for a reason. i really look up to you with how you told me your story and the way you can stay positive about it all.
Elias Hayek
- Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 00:26:14
Hello,
Your book title caught my attention because my sons name is also Eli. He was born August 13th, 2008 and died May 5, 2009. I will be buying your book soon and can't wait to read it.
chelsea
Chelsea Clement
- Monday, August 16, 2010 at 15:36:09
Love to the Judice family,
from kim & kathryn
Kim Gisclaire Mayer
- Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 14:16:51
Chad,
Hi, my name is Bart Himel. I have just recently read your book. As a matter of fact i dont read. i haven't read a book in over ten years probably, but when i started reading your book last night i couldnt stop until i was finished. You see my wife and I just recently had a new baby girl. She is 5 months old and her name is Gabrielle Parker Himel. You may or may not recognize that name, but her great grandmother talked to you when she bought your book in May. I know you see alot of people and talk to hundreds or even thousands so you may not remember. but anyway you signed it and put my little girl on the Father Seelos prayer line for her colostomy reversal. well any on to point.
When I read your book last night, its was like I was reading a book about the last year of my life. every doctors appt., every phone call, every test of faith, every emotion, and every exhausting minute of every day. you see my little girl was born with O.E.I.S. syndrome. this decease occurs in 1 of every 250,000 babies. it stands for (and forgive my spelling) omphalicill, extrophy of the bladder, imperferate anus, and spinabifada. its like 4 deceases in one. Just like eli, she also had a surgery when she was just born. She had hers at 3 days old. I wont go into every little detail, but she does have a caring bridge site. go to www.caringbridge.org.then visit her page gabriellehimel with no spaces.
Like i said, reading that book was like reading my life. You know my wife and i, id like to think were pretty strong in dealing with everything. n
but your book made me realize exactly what we are going through. when your in the moment you dont realize the full measure of the situation. when you look at it from from the outside looking in, it makes you have a greater appreciation for it.
I would really love to talk to you. my email is brthimel1@gmail.com. hope to talk to you soon.
Bart Himel St.Amant,LA
- Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 07:51:51
Chad, I just got of the phone with you and said another prayer for you and your family. Your are such an inspiration to so many! I've personally witnessed your faith journey and it is amazing to see God working in your life. In the words of Rocky Balboa, "Just keep punchin'!" Much Love, Tommy "W"
Tommy DeBlieux
- Friday, July 23, 2010 at 18:35:00
Chad,
We have never met although I have heard about your son through a number of different people. Here in New Orleans I am on the Board of Directors for Spina Bifida of Greater New Orleans and have served as the camp director for 25 years. I hope Eli and your family can come visit us this year during camp for our annual Baby Day, July 26 from 10-2 at Paradise Manor Comm. Club, 529 Sauve Rd, River, Ridge.
My email address: cbarriosla@hotmail.com
Best Wishes,
Cindy
Cindy Barrios
- Monday, July 12, 2010 at 07:54:21
Our prayers are with you and your family. We recently found out that my 17 yr old neice is having a babygirl. Whom will also be born with spina bifida. I just happened to be a doctors appt. with my mom in lafayette and came across a magazine with your story. At the time we didn't know of the results, her blood test at 3 mths showed negative for any disabilities. It was not until last Monday we got the news. Please know we will keep your precious child and your family in our prayers.
Chantelle
- Friday, July 9, 2010 at 12:45:43
Hello Prayer Warriors!
For those of you who would like to read Ashley's side of the story...please visit http://www.facelafayette.com/
The July issue of FACE magazine is running the story and should be on stands in Lafayette, LA shortly!
Anna Lewis Elledge
- Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 12:22:51
I'm pastor of Christ the King Church on the LSU campus and would like more information about hosting an appearance by Mr. Judice. Specific information about the costs would be appreciated. You can contact me at tvu@ctk-lsu.org. Thank you
Than Vu
- Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 11:58:11
Hi Ashley & Chad Judice
I can very well understand you both as I am also sailing in the same boat. My daughter is 28yr. old who is having Spina Bifida, meningomyelocele. These childern are true soldiers, they fight every moment of their life. I haven't read your book yet, but soon I'll be doing so. The title of the book itself made me shed tears that is just because I am a very emotional person. My daughter was a surprise christmas gift for us. I was fearing to have a handicapped child and did get one. But truly God protects and leads us when we completely surrender to Him.
Nolda
- Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 01:47:24
Chad, your family and your faith is truly an incredible thing. I have a son, and I cannot imagine having to face or make the decisions you and your wife have had to. In a world full of self righteousness and lost souls, your story is not only an inspiration, but a lesson for us all on what our true purpose here on this earth was designed to be. I pray that you and your beautiful family continue to grow together in faith and love. We are the lucky ones to have been able to share in your joy and peace in the Lord and his plan for your life.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Jessica Juneau Badeaux
- Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 14:26:56
I am inspired by this story. I respect and admire this family's journey. I believe they are teaching by example, many difficult and perplexing lessons, esp. to young people. Often, those young people don't have many examples of people doing what is right because it is the right thing to do. Often, many young men do not have a good example of what it is to be a man and a father through the difficult and trying times, but Chad Judice is such an example. Also, maybe some of those young people are teaching their own lessons to adults who don't always give them the credit or respect they deserve. I hope he loves his students as much as they love him. I would love to have Ashley's perspective, if she ever feels compelled to share.
Rebekah
- Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 10:08:47
Hi Chad, I see you at church and occasionally I get to see Eli like I did last Saturday. What an amazing little boy he is! God is good! I have ordered your book and can't wait to read it.
Kelly Leger
- Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 11:16:04
Hey Coach Judice,
It was great running into you this morning! I'm happy we got to catch up a bit. I'm really enjoying looking around your website. I really hope to be able to hear your talk next Thursday. Have a great day!
Anna Hensgens
- Monday, June 7, 2010 at 16:38:18
Chad-
Last night after you guys left, I showed Jonathan your book. He read your message and I showed him where Emphraim so confidently wrote his name. He teared up and said, "I better put this down because I don't think that I would be able to stop reading it". He put it down and I picked it up. Before I knew it, I was back and forth in tears and on page 64. There was no way I could put the book down. Having met your family, it made the story come alive in my heart. I knew from the first day I saw Eli that there was something special about him. And his smile...it makes the world stop for a second! My nephew is diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, so I have a second hand understanding of the medical ups and downs you and your family are faced with, but what inspired me most is the deep love and connection you and Ashley have with God and his intercessor's through prayer and faith. Truly something I hope to accomplish one day in my own spiritual life and that of my family.
It was a pleasure meeting you and your beautiful wife Ashley, and those boys of yours! Ephraim and Eli are just precious!
Tricia Ancelet
Tricia Ancelet
- Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 12:00:41
Chad Judice did a great job writing Waiting for Eli! This book was amazing!!! It has changed my life! I recommend this book to anyone who is doubting God. God Bless!!
Annie :)
- Friday, May 21, 2010 at 22:14:23
The story of your journey with your young son is very powerful. It reminds me of our journey with our first born daughter, Carol. She was born with a cavernous hemangioma on the left cheek of her face. It grew larger and larger and hemorrhaged. Doctors said there was no cure. When she was 3 yrs. old, a new procedure was available which would reduce the size of the tumor making surgical removal an option. The risk was that she could bleed to death in surgery since the tumor was connected to a major artery. At Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church two days before the first of six surgeries, "Footprints" was published in the church bulletin. I believe to this day it was a personal message to me, to put my Faith and my precious baby in God's hands, for He would be there to carry us through the biggest trial of our lives.
May He bless you and your family with His everlasting Love and protect your precious Eli always.
Donna Christianson
- Friday, May 14, 2010 at 13:38:22
I just finished reading your book. I looked forward to receiving it as my son talked about you and your inspirational talk you gave at Central Catholic High School in Morgan City for days. Actually, he is still talking about you - you made quite an impression on him. You and your family are definintely sent by GOD. I would love to be able to stay updated on your family. I find myself stopping often thinking of you and your family - and praying for Eli, as well as all of you. You have touched me deeply. I have always thought of myself as close to God, but I didn't understand the meaning of closeness. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Peace and blessings to you, Ashley, Ephraim, and especially Eli.
God Bless you all.
Cherie Hidalgo Laiche
- Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 17:11:35
We have a new Catholic radio station in Baton Rouge. Would you consider being our guest for our morning show?
David Dawson
- Monday, May 3, 2010 at 07:35:24
Ashley Judice, my friend Suzanne Hollingshead - Elliot is related to you (or is it to Chad?).
So pleased to see the photos, particularly the latest, having enjoyed the book so much (which Chad graciously signed).
I'm going to recommend your book to Priests for Life, as one which they should offer among their selections.
I'm trying to soak up the vibes and virtue from your family. Congrats to the magnificent cutie Eli.
Victor Tolman
- Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 17:49:10
Hey, I am a student at Central Catholic High School. I came up to you twice just because I was astonished by your story. You really inspired me by your story. I can't even explain how much you have affected my life in this book. The pain and hurt you went through. It was also amazing how you didn't give up on Eli. You are an outstanding guy, Father, and probably the best coach out there. If you ever want to messege me back my email address is eriq.blanchard@yahoo.com and you can even find me on myspace and facebook. I would love to talk to you.
Eriq Blanchard
- Friday, April 23, 2010 at 22:01:19
It usually takes me forever to read a book, I read yours in less than 2 days while in the hospital with my son. He was born with a condition called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, simply stiff joints. He has had some other issues that kept us in the hospital. We were given your book to help us in this tough time. From the time we found out to the time he was born we have had support from our family and church community. But reading your book has made me put more trust in God. It has made me realize I need to put it in his hands. Thanks for writing the book and sharing with so many. God Bless you and your family. Greg
Greg Fox
- Friday, April 23, 2010 at 13:36:18
We attended your presentation and were greatly moved. Prior to your presentation we purchased the book and then had the pleasure of meeting you and Ephraim. You and your family have touched our lives in a very special way. Eli and family have been added to our daily prayers. Together we have read your book and felt the need to send this message. May you continue to have faith in Christ.
Suzanne & Richard Ambler
- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 22:57:18
I attend Central Catholic High School and was very moved by your talk and your struggle through those few months of your wife's pregnancy. It made me realize that God really does make a huge impact on the life of the simplest people. It makes me want to get closer to my God. I thank you for coming talk to our school, and I wish you the best of luck.
Joseph
- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 21:41:10
Today, the 19 of April, you visited Central Catholic. When I heard your story it inspired me to become closer to God and start bringing others closer,starting with my family. Your speech was moving. I wish the best for Eli.
Brandi
- Monday, April 19, 2010 at 18:37:16
Dear Chad:
We are in the process of ordering 25 more copies of your book. We currently have 10 on hand. We would appreciate it if you would stop by the store some time this week (towards the end of the week) and sign the books for us.
Thanks in advance
Donna Hanna
Assitant Manager
Crossroads Catholic Bookstore
crossbooks@hotmail.com
- Monday, April 19, 2010 at 12:42:18
Thank you for the pro-life position you and your wife chose concerning your child Eli. May you continue to inspire others to choose the same path...the path that leads to Our Lord Jesus and eternal life.
A Friend In Christ
- Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 19:45:13
Dear Chad,
I want to provide yet more proof that things happen for a reason!
My husband and I,along with our two boys, are volunteers for the Catch A Dream Organization.We allow children with life threatening illnesses come to our farm in Mississippi to hunt. This past December we sponsored a young man from Crowley, LA. The hunt was great and we became fast friends with his family!
Upon release of your book, Cathey sent us a copy. Our youngest child was also born with Spina Bifida! She knew this would affect us!
I immediately read the whole book. I am quite an emotional person, so I was in tears! Not just for the fact that I related to you and your wife, but because your book made me see where I was "slacking" in my walk with God!
My son in now 6 years old. We were told at his birth that he would not walk. I knew better! He can now run faster than me or my husband and is such a smart little boy. He will have bowel and bladder issues, probably the rest of his life. I figure this is such a small price for me, to be able to have him in our life!!
The day after my husband and I read your book, we realized we needed to turn everything in our life over to God again. We have always believed in God, but as you said in your book, sometimes we lose sight of what God really wants from us, and how we should go about being closer to Him!
Thank You again for your book! It has truly helped our family. Hope all is well with your family!
Marla Davis
- Monday, March 29, 2010 at 17:02:44
Chad,
I received your book as a gift from one of my friends. I read it in just a couple of hours. I have a daughter who was born with SB on 7/10/09 her name is Sarah Elizabeth. Reading your testimony about Eli was very touching. My husband and I went through the same feelings and worries. I too am a nurse and my husband is graduating this year and he is going to be a teacher and a "coach". We live in Houston, TX.
JoAnn Mullins
- Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 05:17:03
Dear Chad,
Your talk today at SPES was moving and inspiring. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to hear your story. Your love, faith and commitment for your family, and God is evident in your every word. Thank you for your honesty and for challenging me to have a better relationship with God. I have no doubt Eli will continue to touch the hearts of many. He and Ephraim are both very special boys and are lucky to have you as their dad. You and your family will remain in the prayers of mine.
God bless,
Melanie Farrar
Melanie Farrar
- Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 23:52:09
Coach Judice I just wanted to thank you for writing Waiting For Eli,it changed my life and my personal relationship with God. Thanks again
God Bless you & your family
-Mikhyla
Mikhyla Campbell
- Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 00:27:50
Wow Coach, this is incredible. What an amazing thought to think of how far you've come since last year when I asked you to give your first testimony at my Confirmation retreat. You have turned many hearts to God. Eli is a miracle, and you have given people to believe in the power of prayer.You're amazing Coach, thank you so much for EVERYTHINGGG you have done for me. You are truly God's Servant First.
-Rachel
Rachel
- Monday, March 22, 2010 at 23:49:10
Thank you for sharing your inspirational story. I can not express how deeply I was touched by your journey and the outpouring of support you received from the St. Thomas More family. It makes me extremely proud to have two children who are STM Alumni. May your entire family continue to be blessed.
Shaleen B. Pellerin
- Monday, March 22, 2010 at 22:37:13
This book was very inspirational and I enjoyed it very much. My daughter (Stephanie Wilson) works with your wife, and has kept me updated on Eli and your family. God bless you!
Sherry Young
- Monday, March 22, 2010 at 20:51:41
Coach,
This is an awesome website that someone created for you. Thank you for all the prayers towards my grandpa and I wanted to tell you that you have inspired me to get more involved in my faith. I can honestly say that you have been my favorite teacher for as long as long as I can remember and can say that I have learned more from you and Eli than I have from any teacher. Thank you and I love you and your family.
See You In Class Tommorow,
JonMichael Viator
JonMIchael Viator
- Monday, March 22, 2010 at 20:13:56
Continue to do God's work as a husband, father, teacher and messenger. God Bless You and Your Family!
Anna Judice
- Monday, March 22, 2010 at 10:17:07
WOW!!! I just watched the video you've placed on the home page, and all I can say is WOW!!! You've succeeded again in bringing me to tears! Happy tears, because of the message you bring. This is AMAZING!!! God Bless You and Your Family!
Brian Watkins
- Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 23:43:27
Awesome that you are sharing your story and the faith journey of your family. Friends from Notre Dame in Crowley affirmed the success of your presentation, the KD's at ULL also....Read the book and appreciate the power of faith, the Fr Seelos Center and the fact that these things are not coincidences...........thank you
Mary Dugas
- Monday, March 15, 2010 at 23:42:26
WOW!!! I love the new website Chad! This is truly starting to take off...God's will be done!
God Bless you and your family
Brian Watkins
- Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 22:51:46
Ronnie sent me a copy of your book about Eli and I have shared it with the office staff and priests at my church in Houma, St Bernadette Sourbrious. They have all read it and asked that I send their thanks to you for sharing such an inspirational and personal story. Best wishes and prayers to Eli and his family.
God Bless you all,
Peggy Vaccaro
- Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 22:50:18
What a powerful book! God is working!!
Anna Elledge
- Friday, March 5, 2010 at 22:41:57
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