He Hears

Over the years we have had many days of Prayer and Fasting here at our Place Called Simplicity. We have often highlighted a need that is known nationally or internationally.  And yes, we have seen our powerful God do some amazing things!  He is definitely and positively more than able!! Meriam Ibrahim is a very…

Two Things…

Yesterday morning, as I was reaching to fill my coffee mug, I turned just in time to see the news: Meriam’s arrival on United States soil…. Oh me. Doesn’t she look stunning?  Her handsome husband, Daniel looks overwhelmed with emotion. To think, that she was sentenced to death by hanging for refusing to renounce her…

The Wedding….

 It was such a joy to  have most of our treasures and their treasures home for the wedding. We had 23 sleeping in our 4 bedroom home. How? Not sure. But we made it work. There were kids on the floor, couches with bodies {never quite sure who would be where} and teething, sleepless, none-too-happy…

A Glimpse….

Joy. Newborn baby sweetness. Discovering Mimi’s pantry has cookies! For one little grandtreasure who prefers to climb on anything, Mimi’s counter seems quite perfect. And in less than 24 hours they will be husband and wife…. so we’re finishing up last minute details and enjoying life together….and *always* missing Emmy and her Little Man. 

Meriam Has Been Rescued!!

AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca  Fox news and other major news sources  are reporting – Meriam Ibrahim and family  are no longer in Sudan but have been flown to Italy! I cannot stop the tears!! The prayers heard from around the world  have been answered!! Praise the Powerful Name of the Lord!! Even when hope looked slim,…

Less Than 100 Hours….

The wedding is now just days away…and the added joy of this beautiful time is that most of our treasures will be coming home for it! Abi and her three little boys arrived Sunday night just in time for a late dinner! Ruby was very excited for everyone to come.  She loves her biggest sister,…

And Her Answer Was?

Over the years of sharing my heart here, there is no doubt that those who’ve been hanging around have  gotten to know our family.   You’ve walked along with us through joyous seasons, days of sweet triumph and victory  but also some very painful seasons.   We’ve welcomed you into our lives and freely most…

Nehemiah’s Celebration

Yesterday our sweet Mr. Nehemiah Judson  celebrated his 11th birthday! {His 2nd birthday home!!} What a joy this fellow of ours is. We are hopelessly smitten. I know I say that about all my treasures, but seriously, this guy just brings such joy to our family. Easy-going. Unselfish. Kindhearted. Tender. Lover of God. Quick wit….

They’re Down

With praises on my lips and my heart full of thankfulness, I went out front today and untied the yellow ribbons  that were wrapped around our palm trees. Do you remember I put them up here to symbolically remind our friends, family and neighbors that we are one of the families that waits for our hero?…