Rescuing Ruby!!

June 29, 2015July 1, 2015 Linny Saunders17 Comments

What a surprise!! We were told by the publisher that the book would be on Amazon in about 3 – 5 days. Imagine my shock when my sweet friend Shelby texted me hours after the publisher told us that, to say she had just ordered it!! WHAT??? So friends!! Finally!! Rescuing Ruby can now…

“Thank You!” And Ruby Picks FIVE friends!!

June 20, 2015June 23, 2015 Linny Saunders1 Comment

Ruby sure was excited to learn that so many of you wished her wonderful birthday wishes, she smiled and wiggled her little wiggle… which means, “Oh I can hardly stand the fun!” She has been working hard on learning to hold up her open hand when asked, “Ruby, how old are you?” Ruby’s done…

Celebrate!! She’s FIVE!!

June 16, 2015June 23, 2015 Linny Saunders70 Comments

We stand in humble amazement at all God has done these last 3.5 years that Ruby has been home! Today is her 5th birthday and I knew you guys would love celebrating with us! Sunday we had a small birthday party for her with a few close friends… Sunday morning, in anticipation of her birthday…

The Perfect Name For Him…

June 12, 2015June 23, 2015 Linny Saunders19 Comments

We love names over here. I think it’s one of the funnest things of life! Even as a young girl I had my very own baby name book that I had bought myself. It was kind of a hobby…I reasoned that if I was going to have a sweet pile of treasures…

The Storm Clouds are Circling….

June 9, 2015June 23, 2015 Linny Saunders3 Comments

If the storm clouds that were rolling in now appear to have no wind to push them out of the area… Or the mountains you’ve been eyeing seem to be growing… Or you can’t see the trees for the forest…. Or the dreams you thought you were about to live out have just evaporated before…

One Little Boy Needs Our Help….

June 7, 2015June 23, 2015 Linny Saunders3 Comments

Dear Friends, I am writing this from my heart. Bear with me. Anyone who has been hanging around here any length of time, knows that I am a passionate advocate for the orphan, for the vulnerable and for special needs. You also know that I am convinced that God has an amazing plan for…

Where I’m At Right Now…

June 5, 2015June 23, 2015 Linny Saunders19 Comments

When faced with uncertain circumstances… Or when encountering never-dreamed-of changes… Or when saying “yes” to the Lord takes you to places that you never dreamed of… Or when walking calmly through life you come to a road that turns in unexpected ways…. Or when the path you are walking is full of unchartered waters… Or…

Plans and Steps…

June 1, 2015June 23, 2015 Linny Saunders21 Comments

This verse has been mulling around in my mind these last few days: The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9 With much on my mind, I was unable to sleep any longer yesterday morning. I just really wanted to spend some time with the Lord. I needed…

An Update on Rescuing Ruby

May 28, 2015June 23, 2015 Linny Saunders10 Comments

As I await the final edits on Rescuing Ruby I thought I would share a brief update… We are super excited to be so close to having it actually published. To be perfectly honest, it hit me the other day, “Wow! I wrote a book!” I don’t think it had ever really, really, really …

My Daughter!

May 28, 2015June 23, 2015 Linny Saunders5 Comments

There are so many times throughout my day that I shake my head and marvel. This girl right here. Daily she has me laughing. Yesterday there were some Essential Oils on the bed, she had been tucked in for the night… But she started sliding her feet over to move them. I said, “Hey Ruby,…

Linny Lee Saunders

Place Called Simplicity