“Hey Mom!! Two or Five??!”

July 7, 2016July 7, 2016 Linny Saunders7 Comments

As we crossed into New York the already lively conversation became even more enthusiastic!! The anticipation we each have all year is beyond words. We love the Old Home Place!! It is full of amazing memories and we love that we are able to make many more. From almost day one of Vern coming…

The Thud Was Real

July 3, 2016July 5, 2016 Linny Saunders5 Comments

Three days into our cross country trip.. If you need a smile, here’s two stories…. Graham called and asked if we would be willing to stay in Durango a bit longer as he wanted to take his sibs to see some of his old stomps. What a thoughtful brother and we were thrilled!! In no…

“Crazy Day”

July 1, 2016 Linny Saunders9 Comments

Our 2016 trip to our Home Place began yesterday!! Dw and I both commented that it seemed to be our fastest trip ever to Durango, Colorado – we made amazing time!! We are staying at the same hotel we stayed at after we lost our home to the fire. I can’t remember how many weeks…

Divine Encounters

June 28, 2016June 28, 2016 Linny Saunders20 Comments

It’s often mind-boggling to even see a glimpse of how God works behind the scenes. I firmly believe that He does crazy things to remind us that He’s attentive, He’s always working and He’s just so stinkin’ crazy-in-love with us!! This is a beautiful story of His behind-the-scenes work. About 18 months ago, in January…

The Spirit of the Young Living Foundation Award

June 24, 2016June 25, 2016 Linny Saunders10 Comments

Last night was such a blessing. I stood and thought about what God must have done to orchestrate such an honor. Not kidding, just dressing up in an evening gown was kinda’ really special! I am grateful for each of you who prayed. I love public speaking and sharing God’s heart for each of us…

A Completely Unexpected Phone Call

June 23, 2016June 23, 2016 Linny Saunders17 Comments

The day before Dw left for Uganda, I was packing up some things for him to take to Emmy and my cell rang. It wasn’t a number I recognized. On the other end of the phone a woman told me her name was Nikki and that she was part of The Young Living Foundation. Young…

Loving Opio

June 21, 2016 Linny Saunders1 Comment

You guys blow us away!! Opio’s surgeries are covered!!!!!!! I mean it sincerely….I’m sitting wiping tears as I try to type. They are dripping big and beautiful. Oh how God loves the orphan and how you demonstrated His love yesterday. If only we could get a glimpse of His matchless love for each of us….

While They Are Sleeping….

June 21, 2016 Linny Saunders15 Comments

We need a little help while they are sleeping… In scripture there is a parable that Jesus told. We often refer to it as the “story of the Good Samaritan”. It goes like this… “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and…

Birdie’s New Look

June 19, 2016June 20, 2016 Linny Saunders2 Comments

Yesterday I had Elizabeth take a couple pictures of BirdieBonnie’s new glasses so we could text them to daddy in Africa. The little stinkhead was actually enjoying wearing them until she knew we were going to take a picture! Then she thought it was so funny to try to pull them off. Our little…

Our Response to Orlando

June 14, 2016 Linny Saunders2 Comments

No doubt our nation was devastated to see the news of the Orlando massacre. Thinking of the precious lives, deeply loved by God, who were senselessly killed, who can imagine? Their families, their friends, their co-workers. The courageous police officers and SWAT team who came to the rescue and had to engage in a gunfight…

Linny Lee Saunders

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