What in the World Are We Doing?

October 16, 2012 Linny Saunders30 Comments

This morning as I was praying, the Lord made it clear what I needed to share today. It’s comforting to my soul when He does that. He whispers and that to me, is the most unfathomable thing in my life. So here’s what He said: Do you know what today is? Besides being Tuesday,…

MBM: Ruby’s First Friend

October 15, 2012 Linny Saunders20 Comments

In the Old Testament God told the Isrealites to take stones and pile them in a specific place to remember the story of how God rescued them. They were to then tell their children the story over and over and over each time they saw the stones. At our home we have a big box…

A Courageous and Brave Hero

October 14, 2012 Linny Saunders8 Comments

For personal reasons, this is a rather somber time in my life. If you are not my Facebook friend, please send me a friend request. Here’s my link. On my wall you will see the photo I just shared a few minutes ago. It is the picture of a true, courageous and brave American…

Why We Do What We Do…

October 12, 2012 Linny Saunders29 Comments

Many of you have written and asked me questions about our life. I suppose to most having a boatload of treasures {at our age!} is a rather wild idea. Of course in the midst of it all, we have the privilege {which we thank the Lord for all the time} of home schooling those same…

He’s Not a Deadbeat Dad {Part 4}

October 11, 2012 Linny Saunders47 Comments

Yesterday did not turn out as planned. You’d think after all these years as a Mom of Many that I would learn that I shouldn’t plan anything to ‘turn out as planned’ because that doesn’t happen often. Sooo trusting Him and His timing, here’s what I was going to write: After writing the first three…

An Idea {or Two or Perhaps, Even Three}

October 10, 2012 Linny Saunders3 Comments

Yes, I do believe the Lord gave me an idea, two ideas actually for those in the midst of an adoption. But first some thoughts. Many of you have written private emails since I started the series. I am going to see about answering them, generally speaking, over the next few weeks, in this series….

You Guys are Amazing…

October 9, 2012 Linny SaundersLeave a comment

Today’s just one of those days…. Tina, Pink and I have been texting and the general feeling from all three of us is: weepy, overwhelmed, humbled, thankful. Thank you so much for loving Pink. She has been blown away by your love, kind words and concern for her. Some of you even said you…

MBM: A Tender Story

October 8, 2012 Linny Saunders116 Comments

This Memorial Box Monday is going to be a tad different, because every now and then, God knits together something so beautiful and it causes us to stand back in amazement and wonder. This story actually begins back in August of 2009. I had been writing Memorial Box Monday stories for over a year and…

Friends Along Life’s Journey…

October 8, 2012 Linny Saunders33 Comments

Ya’ know how every now and then you meet a friend who just blesses your life over and over and over? Not only is she sweet and fun, she is willing to help when needed, loves your kids unconditionally, loves you in spite of yourself and seriously has your back {no matter what}. …

A Treasure Like Ruby Needs You…

October 6, 2012 Linny Saunders4 Comments

In Swaziland there is a tiny little treasure who needs a baby sitter for a bit. Here’s the story: There are some missionaries who have been serving hard in Swaziland…and during their work they found a little tiny treasure. When I saw her picture, she grabbed my heart, because she reminds me of our little…

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