"The Hacker"

Maddie’s blog has been hacked, but "this hacker" has no ill-intent.  The opposite is true. "This hacker" simply wants to shine a little light on the girl behind the blog, highlighting the side of Maddie that shines into anyone who is merely acquainted with this wonderful young woman.  There is just one story I need to share. It is one of my favorite stories about this young lady that reveals her integrity and commitment toward those things that she loves.

Maddie was dancing with a boy at a dance a few years ago (not the one she ended up marrying) and they were talking with each other as awkward teenagers do.  The conversation began to steer itself toward a discussion of the inner convictions of both Maddie and the young man.  After hearing her motives and thoughts about life he exclaimed, “I love your philosophy!”  She replied with conviction, “It is not philosophy – It is doctrine." Even though she is small, she has never feared making where she stands very, very clear.

If you have not discovered who the “hacker” is . . .  then I will gladly tell you that it is Jake, the husband who is married to this happy wife.  Corny as it may sound, the best decision of my forever was deciding to take Madeline Townsend Topham with me.  I cannot help but absolutely love this girl! 

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