“Mom! I So ‘Cited For Tomorrow”

November 16, 2016November 16, 2016 Linny Saunders30 Comments

Yesterday afternoon I was busy working in the kitchen. Vern was folding clothes nearby, which is his chore each week. He turned toward me and said, “Mom, I so cited for tomorrow!” My mind whirled around, trying to think what ‘tomorrow’ was going to bring and then questioned him, “Why Vern? What are you so…

We Could Have….

November 10, 2016 Linny Saunders6 Comments

What a beautiful week in Arizona!! The weather (for those who prefer the cooler) is just now beginning to cool. It makes me smile. This Buffalo-grown girl loves that it’s just now turning from sleeveless-to-short sleeve weather and we’re already well into November. I think it was 1978, Dw was in law school and it…

Ruby’s Joyous News!!

November 6, 2016 Linny Saunders6 Comments

Wow. Wow. Wow. You guys are completely astounding and absolutely amazing! The way you all love our miracle girl is beyond words. We are so very grateful!! I think about a dozen letters came in saying they would be willing to help and most asking if they could watch the instructional video because they thought…

Do You Know Someone Who Could Help Our Ruby?

November 2, 2016November 2, 2016 Linny Saunders10 Comments

I have an enormous favor to ask. This little miracle-girl of ours needs some specific help. We don’t know how to find the help, so we’re putting a call out. There has to be someone who knows exactly what to do!! Every piece of Ruby’s life is a miracle and this girl of ours has…

Me on Fixing “Stuff”

November 1, 2016 Linny Saunders5 Comments

Once upon a time, like 50 years ago, there was a little girl about 7 years old. She didn’t like dirt in little nooks and crannies. She also didn’t like to go to sleep. Ever. One night when she was supposed to be sound asleep she wandered into the hall bathroom next to her room…

Africa & Birdie & That Thing Called Bonding

October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 Linny Saunders6 Comments

Well…. I’m home. The trip was beyond amazing on so many levels. Our faithful God did some awesome stuff and I am so grateful that He hears and answers our prayers. This was my third time flying there and back by myself. As I mentioned a couple of years ago, this was a huge personal…

What’s All The Fuss About?

October 26, 2016 Linny Saunders2 Comments

The other night I went to check on one of the little Gems at The Gem Foundation who hadn’t been feeling well. His diaper was being changed by one of the nannies when I found him. The nanny and I began visiting for a speck (the Gem nannies are so precious!) as she finished changing his…

35 Seconds of Sheer Joy!

October 22, 2016 Linny Saunders12 Comments

Just before heading to Uganda Emma had mentioned that Bethany had requested to have a watch of her own. She had seen someone with one and thought she should have one too. After all, she is 12 years old! As it turns out, Bethany is one of the oldest girls at The Gem Foundation. She…

Emma and Josh

October 19, 2016October 21, 2016 Linny Saunders6 Comments

About to climb into bed over here in Africa. The days are full and the nights are short and I am so very, very grateful to be here! I’ve missed everything about it!! I know that I only speak for the missionaries that are ours, but the life they live, day in and day out…

Couldn’t Take it Any Longer

October 17, 2016 Linny Saunders3 Comments

Sometimes you just have to jump on a plane. I admit, I couldn’t help it. I missed this girl way too much. It’s been a whole year since I’ve seen her and I couldn’t take it any longer. Rumor is that she might have missed me too. Our expressions say it all. #sogoodtobehereinoursecondhome

Linny Lee Saunders

Place Called Simplicity

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