tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post840061959841364218..comments2023-06-15T07:12:34.580-07:00Comments on The Lockwood Family: Writing from my heartDaniel and Jaynee Lockwood and Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04754161436420513542noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-36251482019277816502009-12-16T21:24:35.569-07:002009-12-16T21:24:35.569-07:00I have come to understand over the last few years ...I have come to understand over the last few years that people (unfortunately including myself at time) are quick to judge something they don't understand as "wrong." Jaynee, what you share is beautiful and real and honest. I never walk away from reading one of your posts without being encouraged or seeing something I feel sure the Lord is trying to tell me. You truly have a gift for writing where I feel I am talking with you in person. I, for one, am thankful I am not the only one who struggles with the things you talk about and just know that you are not alone, either. :)Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491065579808273722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-13995661152100202502009-12-15T01:40:37.327-07:002009-12-15T01:40:37.327-07:00Just sending you prayers and hugs Jaynee, I'm ...Just sending you prayers and hugs Jaynee, I'm so sorry that you others have discouraged you with their comments, words can be so hurtful, but I feel sorry for those that wrote them what a sad life if that is what they do to make themsleves feel better. Pray that they may come to know God through Jesus Christ. You are doing a wonderful job and that is totally evident in the beautiful smiling faces of your littlies. If you are down just think of the bear hugs you can have with them. We all get weary at times and that is when we need to step back and rest in God's arms. So sending you a smile and hug...<br /><br />Shelley p<br />from over the pondAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-8181811829106600902009-12-14T21:31:39.279-07:002009-12-14T21:31:39.279-07:00I wrote an email in response. :)I wrote an email in response. :)Virginia Revoirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426979985073932937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-11374244229527821882009-12-14T17:34:22.263-07:002009-12-14T17:34:22.263-07:00Jaynee:
I was just having the most awful day at...Jaynee: <br /><br />I was just having the most awful day at work. Found out there were no Christmas bonuses coming this year and wondering how will explain to my daughter that this year we will have to be thankful for what we DO have and not for what we aren't able to have. As I was sitting at my desk, teay eyed I thought...I'm going to read The Lockwood blog, that always shows me that there are wonderful things happening without great means. I'm not a religious person by any stretch of the imagination. But your blog speaks to me and I check it every single day. I think it's important for you to know how many people you reach, even those who don't share your faith. When I was sad, I reached for you and you comforted me and all without ever having met. Your blog was my blessing today. Thank you for keeping it going.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-23831323147895060832009-12-13T17:10:48.203-07:002009-12-13T17:10:48.203-07:00Thank you for being so "real". You are a...Thank you for being so "real". You are an inspiration to many of us!<br /><br />Please keep writing what is in your heart, the Lord is blessing your words through many people.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610671503349907485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-32443828508335201452009-12-12T15:00:54.026-07:002009-12-12T15:00:54.026-07:00Perfectly said! Thank you!Perfectly said! Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11611555818415463868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-47999440313026577882009-12-12T13:52:51.697-07:002009-12-12T13:52:51.697-07:00Thank you for sharing, I read your blog often and ...Thank you for sharing, I read your blog often and it really encourages me. I do sometimes think, that you must be near perfect :), my 'struggles' seem so petty compared to what your family has faced this past year. Thanks for being so open and honest, the Lord uses you greatly even in your weakness. God Bless! ~AmberAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-20887547920567680312009-12-12T09:35:17.353-07:002009-12-12T09:35:17.353-07:00Thank you for being so encouraging. I really do en...Thank you for being so encouraging. I really do enjoy reading about your and your family. Thank you for teaching through your writing. The Lord truly does know what each of us needs every day and I am so thankful that His tender mercies are renewed each and every day!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08204739820597564035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-85542153184288656472009-12-12T09:15:25.768-07:002009-12-12T09:15:25.768-07:00What you have written is very encouraging. I ofte...What you have written is very encouraging. I often find myself fearing what I think Im doing wrong with my children, but God redeems my shortcomings and uses what Im doing right to make them into what they should be. I must remember it is God who works the good in my children and they will continue to be a work in progress as am I. This is what God reminds me when Im complaining about all the messes Im having to clean in the day of getting to "what needs to be done." He often says two things to me: He still daily cleans my messes even when they are caused by my not listening to Him (ouch) and its in the "messes" or interruptions that He works.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01691495080460881720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-19874231672616068252009-12-12T08:29:59.343-07:002009-12-12T08:29:59.343-07:00Jaynee, Thank you for sharing your heart. God bles...Jaynee, Thank you for sharing your heart. God bless and keep you today. <br />Jennyjennstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623511793461013804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-56161454862694463612009-12-12T07:56:36.302-07:002009-12-12T07:56:36.302-07:00Jaynee, thank you so much for writing this. I'...Jaynee, thank you so much for writing this. I've been reading your blog for a few months. You are living the life I always imagined for myself. I thought my husband and I would enter the foreign mission field and have a house bursting with children. I dreamed of at least 12. God had other plans for us though. He is a pastor here in NC but we were only able to have 2 children (2 others in heaven). Now I gain encouragement every time you read your blog or follow the story of the Duggar family. I think you are living out God's plan for Christian families with such courage! I hope our family can grow through adoption. Sister, you are prayed for today and if you ever need a friend, there is one in NC. :)<br /><br />Love,<br />Amber<br />www.Strivingfor31.comAmber Bengehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07071072319018194914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-77609882731566487422009-12-12T00:26:58.984-07:002009-12-12T00:26:58.984-07:00Thank you for sharing from your ♥. How anybody cou...Thank you for sharing from your ♥. How anybody could leave discouraging comments is beyond me - Christians are supposed to build one another up in the Lord, not tear them down.<br /><br />Have a great weekend,<br />Blessings,<br />JillianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-84965180971550213392009-12-11T21:16:46.092-07:002009-12-11T21:16:46.092-07:00Jaynee,
I don't post a comment often, but I r...Jaynee,<br /><br />I don't post a comment often, but I read regularly through google reader.<br /><br />I have to say, just earlier this week I was struggling with homeschooling and housekeeping and just being a mother. The thought actually went through my head, "I bet Jaynee doesn't struggle like I do. I bet her life is so simple and sweet and wonderful...."<br /><br />Well, you get the idea. I have really been beating myself up. We ONLY have 5 kids with 1 on the way (in 5 years, though). How could my difficulties possibly compare with yours and yet you always blog about life being so good and wonderful and, EASY?<br /><br />Then, I log into google reader and read this post and the Lord gently reminds me that YOU are not the rod that I should measure myself by, but JESUS is.<br /><br />Thank you for this reminder. Thank you for speaking what is on your heart. Thank you for being honest about your frustrations and real life. You blessed me so much.The Beaver Bunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865930956809915812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-79028487082379656022009-12-11T20:41:41.852-07:002009-12-11T20:41:41.852-07:00Thank you for this post. Sometimes I feel so inade...Thank you for this post. Sometimes I feel so inadequate when I see families bigger than mine that seem to be doing so much better than I at teaching and instilling the Lord's values in their children. Everything looks so perfect and I feel I fall short in all areas...thank you for telling me that it is just as hard for us all and that all that looks perfect may not be so perfect. Bless you for being you. Have a blessed Christmas.<br />-PhyllisPhyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09217282962233011656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-67916327489197352652009-12-11T16:11:28.836-07:002009-12-11T16:11:28.836-07:00What a dear you are Jaynee~ We are so glad you'...What a dear you are Jaynee~ We are so glad you're not perfect cause then we'd have to not like you :-) hee hee <br />But we do love your dear family and look forward to each and every post.<br />And working in the "trenches" during this time..........well......I'm so glad I have you there with me, raising children to love the Lord and share that love with others. <br /><br />~CinnamonCinnamonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641108808868060406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-89575723014826870302009-12-11T15:49:50.446-07:002009-12-11T15:49:50.446-07:00Wow, what an honest, uplifting, encouraging post. ...Wow, what an honest, uplifting, encouraging post. I can't say it better than liz did, above, "Thank you for openly sharing your heart."<br /><br />There are so many things you said I could respond to, relate to, and discuss, but just know that I appreciated every word and plan on reading the whole thing again after everyone is in bed tonight. And I will be praying for you to be strengthened and encouraged as well. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03716308225177195585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-78686231199764626352009-12-11T15:40:51.688-07:002009-12-11T15:40:51.688-07:00Don't be discouraged! My mom raised 11 childre...Don't be discouraged! My mom raised 11 children and she always says how fast time went and it feels like a pleasant dream. I'm sure she had her days, but it's the good memories that stick for the rest of your life. Just enjoy each day with your blessings. You won't go to your grave regretting that your house wasn't always perfect!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-45950595870582053602009-12-11T15:39:27.122-07:002009-12-11T15:39:27.122-07:00Jaynee~ Thank you for being so "raw" and...Jaynee~ Thank you for being so "raw" and open with us. You are a good example. I wish I knew you!!!! I would love to visit with you. Thank you for sharing with us.<br /><br />Oh about those bad comments you get. That amazes me. People are so hurtful and sometimes seems they have nothing better to do than to discourage others. Unfortunately those comments will always come but your surety is in the Lord. Praise Him for that! Not in man. <br /><br />Oh I love the homemade guns below. I am going to show my husband so he can teach our kids. How fun and old fashioned. <br /><br />Thank you again for your open heart. You are doing the greatest work here on earth that you will reap eternal blessings...... being a mother.<br /><br />Jessicajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07333867623075088666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-12346282031318508652009-12-11T15:36:50.829-07:002009-12-11T15:36:50.829-07:00This is exactly what my heart needed today! Thank ...This is exactly what my heart needed today! Thank you for sharing!Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656482657146819996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28568561.post-56412025914309835442009-12-11T14:59:44.188-07:002009-12-11T14:59:44.188-07:00This was a great post for this young momma to read...This was a great post for this young momma to read today! Thank you for openly sharing your heart.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317324029966840712noreply@blogger.com