Miss Ruby Turns 3

Linny Saunders105 Comments

Yes, it’s a miracle day for our family. Dw said he couldn’t think of a better day to coincide with Father’s Day – Miss Ruby Grace’s 3rd birthday… The princess started the day as any princess should begin her day – breakfast in bed – next to the best daddy in the world {since it…

“Momma”

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For those who have been praying for Mattie, there is a pile of joyous news froms Mattie’s hospital bed this morning!  Mattie signed “momma” to his momma. This is a monumental step and we are rejoicing like crazy over here in Phoenix. Faithful God. “Those who hope in Him, will not be disappointed.”

We Won’t Be Disappointed

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This heart of mine has been feeling pretty heavy. So many tragic things going on around us. Precious treasures in the hospital fighting for their lives, one particularly close to our hearts, Mattie. Communities lost to the tornadoes recently, like Moore, Oklahoma. Hundreds of homes lost in the last two days to wild fires in…

A Map for Mattie

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There is an update on Mattie’s mom, Tracie’s, blog. Here’s a speck of it: “The goal is to get him on the regular ventilator  so that they can do a ct-scan and possibly a bronchogram  to determine what the pocket in his left lung is.  His WBC is down from 56 to 47.5 (normal is…

Mattie

Linny Saunders9 Comments

For those who have been around adoptions in the United States, you have likely heard of Tracie Loux. Adoptive mom. God-fearing. Orphan advocate. Tracie is also an adoption consultant and friend of our family. Tracie and her husband John’s youngest little guy is a precious treasure named Mattie. Although Mattie’s needs are different, he reminds…

Just Feel Like Remembering….

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During our fire, four years ago, our photo albums were heavily destroyed  by soot and smoke and heat.   We hung onto them, even though they are stinky and damaged,  because of the sentimental value of them.   There was no way I could part with them, no matter how the damage.   Yesterday, before…

Ruby Today – Update at Bottom

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Although today was proceeding as usual, shortly after 3pm Ruby has had a long grand mal seizure. We have a rigid routine we are to follow to try to stop the seizure as the length of them could be life-threatening. We were able to do it just like the doctor had prescribed, administering the very powerful…

Our Kitchen Transformation….

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We are totally loving our new home. It’s been six months living here, already! Personally, I cannot tell you how thankful I am to know that we are “home” – finally.   I’m still unpacking boxes that have been piled in the garage because we never unpacked them in the rental,  nor was their time…