“He makes the barren woman to be at home,
the joyful mother of children.”
Psalm 113:9
He keeps His promises.
All of them.
I think back to all the longing, whining and crying He had to put up with…
as I begged Him to fill my arms…
little did I know He had plans that would far surpass
anything I could have dreamed of…
My heart overflows…and so do my arms…
It’s my favorite day of all the year…
And it’s all I’ve ever wanted to be…
a Mom of Many
Eleven of our treasures are missing….
~Abi, Ryan, Finn, Stone and baby #3
~Tyler, Sarah, Charlee and baby #2
~Emma and her new little treasure….
One day, Lord willing, we will all have a picture together….
But for now, Skype will do….
Happy Mother’s Day to all you sweet friends….
And for those longing to be a mother….
Remember this:
He Keeps His Promises.
All of them….
Including Psalm 113:9
Wow I obviously haven't been paying attention!!! Baby number 2 and 3!! You are truly blessed and so inspiring to me.
Baby #3? Baby #2? How did I miss those announcements?! Congratulations!
I love the shirts! <3
I love the shirts too…but we have to get some more ordered by next year!
Linny, this brings tears of joy to my eyes! When I told my husband about Em's joyful news, he said, "She has an amazing example in her mama." Thank you for chasing hard after the Father!
Awww…what a sweet comment from your husband. Bless him.
Wait…. baby #3??? and baby #2????
I am behind!
You are so blessed! Happy Mother's Day!
Abi's adopting #3, due next month…African American…and Tyler and Sarah are expecting #2 – a boy!
SO is Abi having/adopting another baby?? Sarah? Lots of news!! Cannot wait to hear all about Emma's treasure!
Today is a hard day for me but I love seeing your big family! So beautiful!
I also can't wait to read Emma's story!
KK
http://www.preppypinkcrocodile.com
I know it's hard and I pray that God comforts you in a way that only He can…He loves you oh-so-much!
Happy Mother's Day Linny! I am so excited to see Emma with her little treasure…we are praying for her! She is on our missionary prayer board in our home and we pray for her everyday!
Hugs!
Oh Laine. Thank you for praying for our precious girl and her treasure. It is so comforting to know people are earnestly praying for her…God hears each of those prayers…and you are part of her ministry by doing so! xo
What?! Did I miss the announcement…baby #3 for Abi and Ryan; and baby #2 for Tyler and Sarah!!!!! And I saw Emma's news! So amazing! He certainly did make you the mother of childREN and GrandchildREN!!! Happy Mother's Day Linny! You are an inspiration to all mothers. Thank you for your example! Love the picture!
So many missed Abi and Ty's announcements – ha! See above comment! xo
Thank you for that verse. 🙂 Am definitely keeping that one in my heart.
May God grant your every desire my sweet friend. xoxoxo
Happy Mother's Day!! Love your picture! Praying someday you can all be together!
I am right there with you- this is ALL I have ever wanted to be!
Praising God for his faithfulness and LOVE!
SO so thankful!
You and I girlfriend. Kindred spirits in every way. Love you much my sweet friend!
What a beautiful family. Cannot wait to see the family picture of all your kiddos and grandbabies!
Happy Mothers'Day Linny.
Blessings,
Suzanne
I can only imagine how fun that picture will be one day.
Linny, your precious Ruby girl is getting to be such a beautiful "big girl," it looks like she is bowling you over. 😀 And oh-oh-oh! We can't wait to hear more about Emma and her news. A beautiful Mothers' Day to you.
I can't wait for Emma to unveil her treasure as well. Soon!
Happy Mother's Day to one amazing mother. You have inspired me countless times. To God be the glory!
Awwww. Thank you my friend. I promise you, that there is no one more surprised by the ministry the Lord has graciously allowed me, than me. To God be the glory – He alone is worthy – to take and make beauty out of my broken and abused life – humbling and miraculous.
Love the picture! (long time lurker, first time poster:))
I am shocked to read that Emma has a baby now?! When will we read more about that
Oh Canada! Did you know that most of my relatives live in Canada…spread from Niagara Falls to BC…my mom was born in Canada…thank you for de-lurking! She will unveil her treasure soon – and trust me – her treasure is beyond spectacular!!
Aha, so I will read one day about your family visiting the wonderful Canada when visiting relatives *wink* I click multiple times a day on the website to see if there is an update about Emma and her wee one 🙂