Could It Already Be Two Years?

November 5, 2013 Linny Saunders11 Comments

Two years ago Emma and I landed in Phoenix with the most fragile treasure I’d ever held. Today I just had to honor her and chronicle the days leading up to our landing in Phoenix… Emma found you. Daddy advocated for you. I had the privilege of going to bring you home. Meeting you. Everywhere…

What Are You Doing Tomorrow?

November 3, 2013 Linny Saunders4 Comments

There once was a young boy who had lived on the streets…. And once upon a time, I asked him how it was that he ended up on the streets. I had spent a great deal of time loving on this young man, so even though I felt comfortable asking him his story, I was…

It Always Has to Go Back to That

October 31, 2013 Linny Saunders23 Comments

I had another blog post started today, but felt that there was someone out there in bloggy land who needed to read this instead. It’s fresh. It’s raw. But I’m sharing it – anyway. Sooooo… The other day I realized something that made me stop dead in my tracks. I would love to tell…

In the Midst of Dark Pain

October 30, 2013 Linny Saunders22 Comments

While we were in Africa a few weeks ago, the Lord spoke a powerful word to my heart. We had gotten up at the crack of dawn to meet up with some of the sweetest little street boys who ever lived. We love loving on them and no doubt, they love it too. That particular…

Fall Is In the Air and So Is a New {Easy} Craft Idea…

October 29, 2013 Linny Saunders2 Comments

My sweet friend mentioned the other day that she was wondering about coming over to make some Thanksgiving crafts with my treasures. {Go ahead twist my arm!} Always looking for new craft idea and always grateful to spend time with my friend we couldn’t wait… After enjoying lunch together around the table, the work…

Delirious Cheering

October 29, 2013 Linny Saunders16 Comments

“Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles He performs for people!!” Psalm 66:5 I know there have been quite a few Ruby posts of late. No doubt, our sweet baby girl is making tremendous strides that are downright crazy fun. And frankly, this wild progress is just too much to keep to…

The Little Polish Girl…

October 27, 2013 Linny Saunders9 Comments

My dad’s visit was really wonderful. The kids enjoyed getting to know their grandpa. And Ruby loved that Grandpa would talk and play with her… Check out that “reaching for the ball” stuff. Pffft. And some said she’d never do anything – can you imagine – how absurd!!?…. Clearly there was some serious interaction going…

Questions & Answers: Adoption & Foster Care Part 1

October 26, 2013 Linny Saunders10 Comments

I have had such a wonderful time with the questions that have come in for the Question and Answer series. Who would’ve guessed so many of you had so many questions? My prayer is that this will serve as a kind of mentoring, since that’s kind of what the Lord has turned our Place…

Check Her Out…

October 24, 2013 Linny Saunders36 Comments

Ruby girlfriend is up to it again… and our family is shoutin’ for joy! Remember? The little treasure who some said “would never do anything”… Ya’ that girl. While I was in Africa Dw and I were skyping and he couldn’t wait to tell me… He’d been lifting Ruby out of her car seat and…

You Can Call Her: The Ambassador

October 23, 2013 Linny Saunders14 Comments

Recently we were asked if Ruby would be able to serve as the Ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy of Arizona this year. I tear up and giggle at the same time. Who would have believed as Miss Ruby Grace lay emaciated, struggling and dying in an East African garden that Almighty God was working…

Linny Lee Saunders

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