Anyone who has been hanging around our Place Called Simplicity any length of time knows how seriously we take the naming of each of our treasures.
We pray.
We ponder name meanings.
We pray some more.
We search.
And then we narrow it down to one or two.
And then we pray some more.
This time around we asked the kids living at home what they thought after we narrowed it down.
{The three sisters weighed in as well.}
It has been a sweet time seeking the Lord as to what we should name this precious little gem.
With great joy, please let me introduce you to her by name.
We think it suits her perfectly.
Our precious little gem:
Ruby Grace
{with her daddy – who loves her oh-so-much!}
{our Precious Gem whose life has been spared by the Grace of God so she could be healed by the Mercy of God in order to thrive in the Favor of God
and by the way….
did you know that a Ruby is worth more than a Diamond?
Yes, huh. It is. And our Ruby? Yeah, well she’s priceless.}
and by the way….
did you know that a Ruby is worth more than a Diamond?
Yes, huh. It is. And our Ruby? Yeah, well she’s priceless.}
Please keep praying for our Ruby Grace!!
love it!!! so perfect!
a really beautiful name x
When, oh when, will she be home?!?!?
Absolutely beautiful!! Praying.
God Bless
I absolutely LOVE the name! Praying for y'all!
She looks like a Ruby!!!
Praying for her by name now.
Congrats to all of her big brothers and sisters (and nephew!) and most especially to her Mom & Dad!
Perfect name!
The name fits her well!
Oh my goodness! Another "perfect" name and addition to your sweet family! God's goodness overflows. Praying for all you've requested, too, Linny!! Can't wait to see this beautiful treasure home!
What a beautiful name for a priceless treasure! Janet
I can't wait to see this beautiful gem blossom in her families' care!! Bless you!
GAAAH! I could cry. I am SO blessed to have loved this girl and now a family I love is adopting her! It's a miracle. I love it. I couldn't think of a better family for her!
AWW, such a beautiful name!!!
Guys you are so awesome!!!! Praying for Miss Ruby Grace!!
And yes Linny she is just gorgeous!!!
Such a perfect and lovely name! Thank you, Linny, for sharing your life with us. ~Linda
Ruby Grace is such a strong and beautiful name…Continuing to lift Ruby Grace and your family in prayer!
Oh, what a wonderful name…Will keep on praying for her….
Well – you know how I feel about the name. I will text you a pic of my G-ma. No better name in my book!
"Ruby" was my sweet little grandma's name, a tiny woman of prayer and faithfulness. "Grace" is what my daughter's Chinese name means in English. I shouldn't have a problem remembering to pray for Ruby Grace! Blessings to her in her forever family!
Our 9 year old adopted Taiwanese treasure is Ruby Hui-Mei! It is a precious name:) You have great taste!
stunning.
oh my…staring into the beautiful face of Ruby Grace…just praying over her…so happy…so full of awe over how the Lord has worked and continues to work His amazing, loving miracles…and then i looked at DW…oh the emotion on his face…the love…the fierce protection….his face just says it all…the love of the father for his child! Nothing is more beautiful than this!!! Tears flowing…."He quiets us with His love" Zeph. 3:17 <3 such Love! <3
A perfect name for your sweet little (priceless) gem!
We will continue to pray for your Ruby Grace!
Congratulations!!!
i just love how you can tell your hubby loved her like his own from the minute he knew of her, held her, fed her and loved on her.
My next-door neighbors have a daughter with exactly the same name…
That is our daughters name!!
Beautiful name, beautiful girl!
Brooke Annessa
http://www.theannessafamily.blogspot.com
I love it! The name fits her and I love the name! Praying!
Congrats!!! I love the name 🙂 I'm one of your lurkers and just had to congratulate you on this wonderful news!!! She is such a blessing and will be SO blessed to be a part of your incredible family!
God Bless Ruby Grace 🙂
-Stacie
I love the Name Ruby, that was going to be Sailor's name but hubby said no since I had gone thru so many names before. All my kids have 2 middle names Sailor Estelle Elizabeth was my last gem.
Praising the Lord for her. How long till she can come home. Praying the Lord to move mountains of paperwork and cut thru endless redtape for Miss Ruby be home for Christmas!
I was heartbroken and ecstatic over your last few posts. Continuing to pray (and I shared your newest treasure with my family and they are praying too!)
Two of my very favorite names!! My nieces names are Ruby and Grace. Our little treasure that we are waiting on will be named, Mia Charis. Charis means Grace!! Love, Love, Love!!!
LOVE…LOVE…LOVE IT!!!
PERFECT!! An absolutely beautiful name 🙂
love love LOVE the name!!!
tears in my eyes as I read this. Our adopted daughter was named Grace by volunteers that picked her up at the hospital at three days old. She was born with congenital cataracts -basically blind, and Down Syndrome. Its the most perfect name. She has truly attuned my ears to the quiet whispers of grace and mercy in our lives. His acts of love, adopting us into the kingdom. Your Ruby Grace will do the same!!!!
Love the name! Kids prayed again tonight for her, even Gracie! So sweet!
Took our new little 4 month old tiny puppy to vet and it weighed more than Ruby. Couldn't get that thought out of my mind as they weighed him.
Pray filled for your girl!!!
A precious name for a precious girl! Congratulations and blessings upon all of you.
That is fantastic! Praying for RUBY GRACE to get home soon. What a good and perfect gift she is.
It's perfect!! A gem for sure!
Lonny you And your family never cease to amaze me! I love Rubys name and her! She is a precious gift and I cannot wait to watch her thrive in your care. PLEASEKeep posting pics. I will be praying for her like crazy!!
What a beautiful name! Praying for your precious girl. I love the way she is just holding tightly to Dw's thumb – she KNOWS he's her daddy!
Praying for sweet Ruby Grace and for all of the rest of you too, as you prepare to welcome her home!
Perfect! As you may be able to tell…I'm behind a day or 2 on my reading! What an awesome, jaw dropping surprise! Lifting this precious lil baby up in prayer! Sending my l.o.v.e!!!!
Really beautiful name!
Love it, that is a name on our list as well! She is precious!
LOVE IT! STILL PRAYING AND FASTING TODAY!
I LOVE that name and so fitting. I don't know about anyone else but I think she already looks healthier,naybe it's because she is feeling the love of her daddy and the fact that she is going to have a forever family.Praying for that sweet girl and her family.
Leveta
How absolutely glorious, Linny!! She is most precious and looks so at home in DW's arms.
Many prayers and blessings!! Sheri and family
Oh Linny – she is indeed priceless! Praising God for your gem.
love,
janet and gang
p.s. – did you happen to see my e-mails about our adoption and Sophia's room? So amazing! If you didn't get it, e-mail me and I will resend.
Perfect. Absolutely perfect.
Beautiful name for a beautiful girl! 🙂 Will continue to pray for her!!!
Ruby is my birthstone. Wonder when Ruby Grace was born? What month? And, Grace…oh the Glorious Grace that He is pouring out over that sweet Baby Girl! Continuing to Pray for your tiniest! Love to All ~ Jo
A perfect name for a little jewel.
And precious she is! Thank you for sharing your journey and love for Ruby Grace! Praying for her health and adoption! Is DW still there with her? And does she have a surgery date set yet?
Precious Ruby Grace – I love her name so much. So fitting for the beautiful treasure she is. The picture of her and her Daddy brings me to tears. My prayers continue for the infection to be healed in her head, and that all will proceed with the doctors. I can't wait to watch your newest little love and grow in God's love, and with her family. God bless each one of you richly. xoxoxo
Praying for little ruby grace ….what a beautiful treasure! A gift from the King!!
I have been out of the loop in Ethiopia…meeting my 2 new precious son's…and here you are posting about your precious gem! 🙂
LOVE it!!! Praising God and praying with you!!!
Congratulations!!! We're so thrilled for you.
A beautiful name for a beautiful little girl. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Love the name!!!!!!
OH, little Ruby Grace, my heart aches to hold you again, to sing Jesus loves you again, and to kiss your head again… we are doing everything we can to bring you home soon. Hold on baby girl we are coming for you! Love Daddy
these last few weeks have been intense for my family as we struggle to bring my brother's children home to no avail so far…and the distraction of these needs has kept me from visiting here. yet, every day once twice three times the Lord has whispered Daniella's name in my heart and so my prayers went up for her, increasing daily until her name was like a song in my heart! i just knew something had to be happening and all i kept thinking was "if only,what if?" yes, you had said you would do ANYTHING! God hears those sort of promises and commitments! i prayed for daniella and imagined those looking into those wells of love that are her eyes and felt peace. imagine my complete joy when this morning i came here and found her coming to your family! words cannot express the palpable relief to know another priceless jewel will be safe in His crown!!!! thank you for being Ruby Grace's new mama and daddy! thank you for loving her as you do. much love and prayers will continue for her hourly!!! hugs of celebration and blessings to the entire family <3
Praying for your precious treasure by name alongside both my own precious Ruby and my precious Grace. 🙂
What an exquisite name for this very child that God has chosen for you and Dwight!
Big hugs…Much love…and Prayers Unending…
Linn,
your family is such an inspiration to me. My heart has ALWAYS been with the orphans of Africa, and unfortuanetly (even though Im only 28) I feel that it might be in the cards for me to be a single adoptive mother. I still pray everynight for that special man to come into my life, and even though my heart hurts for a husband, I think that it might not be the plan for me. Would you mind posting about Single parent adoption??? I figure, God put that on my heart for a reason, and if a man is also in the plans, it won't matter if he comes before or after the child, because I WILL ADOPT from Africa. Please post any information, or websites that you know of, that would provide more information on adopting as a single person…….also, I know it's not prayer time, but if you could pray for me to find that special husband I would be greatly appreciative.
Thank you
~K
What a precious little one. Her name is perfect!! Love ya