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Let’s Start Over… at the Beginning

January 17, 2020 7:54 pm , Leave a Comment ,

Let’s start back at the beginning… that’s where our new friend Chris Lockwood took us back to. Our entire family was full of loads of mixed emotions. Mostly excited, though I was sooooo nervous to be recorded, to try to have all the answers to who knows what questions will be asked and at what moment, and the list of why I couldn’t do this podcast went on and on and on again… but I’ve known deep down for the last almost 10 years or so that speaking about God’s story in our lives is exactly what He wants me to do. I have doubted that I’m ready, that anyone wants or needs to hear more about anything I have to share, I have made excuses about every part of all of it, and I’ve also used real problems that are not excuses about not writing, being on podcasts or speaking in public. It’s true that somedays I cannot formulate words or complete sentences well. I used to be able to articulate well in my speaking, I was a poet, I loved to write and I believe I will again one day soon. But I have used ALL of that and more to excuse my way out of the very thing that God has asked me to do… and that is wrong. I knew in my gut when Chris’ wife Joy asked me what I thought about it that I had to finally face my fears, my shortfalls, and shortcomings, and all of it and just go for it!

I am so blessed that Chris was patient with Cory and me. And we are all blessed that this couple saw Jesus in our story. They saw something worth talking about and quite honestly… we often feel like its just not worth sharing or talking about at all anymore. We feel like those who may have started walking this battle with us, both family and friends alike are tired of hearing about it, and trust us… we are too! We are so weary and lonely and just simply having a hard time putting one foot in front of the next each day right now.

WE NEED YOU… thank you for staying the course alongside us!

Sooooo, here it is finally! Part One of our story on the “I am Chris Lockwood” podcast! Please give it a listen! It’s long… I know… but how do you cram 30 years into anything less? And next week will be the second half that screams more HOPE… There is so much HOPE in this battle!

I can’t wait to hear what you think!

Live IT Out

Sincerely, Dani

Connect with Chris:

Chris on Apple Podcast
Chris on Spotify Podcast
instagram.com/iamchrislockwood
www.facebook.com/ChrisLockwoodPodcast
 www.twitter.com/iamclockwood
 www.iamchrislockwood.com

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Weary, yet HOPEFUL!

January 12, 2020 11:25 pm , 4 Comments ,

Here we are again… back on the island of Oahu… running from a disease that has no known cure. Running from Babesia Duncani, a co-infection of the Lyme Disease that we’ve fought and beat.

I now live in a body that is like living in a home without a working thermostat. My body doesn’t regulate my body temperature well and the cold builds up in my bones and flesh to a point that the pain it causes overtakes my entire body causing what look and seem like seizures.

My doctor cautioned us that if we stayed in the cold and let my body face these severe pain and seizure like episodes again… I might not make it through them this time around. These have happened so much over the last few years off and on. They have really worn me down and caused lots of fatigue and taken their tole on me physically.

So, we found ourselves having to run AGAIN. We landed on island just before Thanksgiving 2019 and are in the middle of our third move in the last month and a half since arriving. We’ve been so blessed to have spaces to land temporarily and are HOPING to be able to stay in this next spot until we find a home to purchase and be able to call ours in Kailua, Oahu for part of each year to get me out of the cold safely.

All three kiddos are back to paddling and start regattas this coming weekend. Our teens hopped right back into their Highschool youthgroup and were so blessed to be welcomed by friends and youth staff and pastors. School is super intense and they haven’t missed one single day even during our packing, moving and traveling… we’re pressing onto the finish line with Liberty University and thankful for its portability during all of this craziness!

Cory is diligently plugging away and working like a maniac to keep us all afloat. We are needing to find new clients and grow Lone Mill… so, if y’all know of anyone needing the best web development out there… LET ME KNOW!!!

I am feeling pretty darn good other than being SUPER DUPER fatigued and sleepy… likely due to too much stress for far too long. I have some new treatments to fill y’all in on… that’s going to need a few more posts of it’s own though, but I’m so excited to share this life changing news with you soon!

That’s pretty much a wrap for us… we’re beyond weary, but HOPEFUL!

  • We’re hopeful for full healing of my body.
  • We’re hopeful for financial healing as this has taken so much financially for so long.
  • We’re hopeful for financial healing as this has taken so much financially for so long.
  • We’re hopeful for rest… for body, mind, and our hearts.
  • We’re hopeful for newness.

We’re resting in Jesus… keeping our eyes on Him alone and putting all our hope in Him!

Thank you each for following along, for praying for us and for cheering us on! We NEED each of you and your friendships… stay with us as it helps us feel much less alone as we’re very lonely AGAIN!

HOPEFUL in this BeautyFULL mess! Thankful He’s not finished yet!

Live IT Out Friends…

Sincerely, Dani

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.

Nehemiah 8:10 Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Exodus 15:2 The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him—  my father’s God, and I will exalt him!

Psalm 9:9-10 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

Psalm 34:10b Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

Isaiah 26: 3-4 Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock.

1 Chronicles 16:11  Seek the LORD and his strength;  seek his presence continually!

Psalm 32:7-8 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.

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