Our Son Johnny

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 Linny Saunders3 Comments

A few years back a friend texted me to tell me that Ch*na had changed their adoption laws and Dw and I were not too old to adopt and, of course, I was giddy! Then she texted me the face of a young boy waiting. He was about to turn 13 and we know what…

We Couldn’t Imagine…

April 28, 2019April 28, 2019 Linny Saunders2 Comments

Last week our Jubilee had to go for some very extensive testing. After a couple of hours of being there Dw phoned me to see how it was going. I told him a little about it all and before long he was choking back tears as he spoke, “I hate that she has to have…

“They Just Kinda’ Disappear”

October 8, 2018 Linny Saunders3 Comments

While driving home the other day from a surgeon’s appointment Johnny, Elijah and I noticed a homeless man as we waited for the light near our home to turn green. The kids and I talk often about homelessness and how we can help. At times our family has driven around handing out ice cold bottles…

Something (Extra) Special for Saturday

August 25, 2018August 25, 2018 Linny SaundersLeave a comment

Can you think of anything better we could to do with a Saturday? Advocating for someone special is the best use of a Saturday that I can think of! Look at this handsome fella! Meet Ed!! Ed’s at Shepherd’s Field where our Jubilee lived for a season while she waited. That’s kinda’ cool, right? Here’s what…

Can You Help Me?

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 Linny Saunders2 Comments

Hey friends, look at this little guy. Do you notice his eyes? They are looking right at the camera. Staring. If I could speak for Malachy he looks to me like he is pleading, “Hey! Do you see me? I mean, really see me. Yes, my body is badly broken, but I need your help! …

I Won’t Stop

February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 Linny Saunders5 Comments

As long as I have breath, I will be an Adoption Advocate, an Orphan Defender and a Special Needs Protector. I can’t stop. I truly can’t. Nor will I. I just won’t. This past summer as we drove across the country to the east and then to the south and then back west – basically…

You Never, Ever, Ever Know….

March 26, 2017March 26, 2017 Linny SaundersLeave a comment

In May of 2016 I wrote a blog post advocating for a home for a 13-year-old boy named Cai. He had come to the states through a hosting program. The family that hosted him longed for him to be in a family and so they put together a video and asked people to share it…

One Little Guy

December 14, 2016December 15, 2016 Linny Saunders4 Comments

The most popular post I ever wrote was titled: Should a Single Woman Adopt? I wrote it when we were living in our rental home after we lost our home to the fire. I can remember how urged by the Lord I felt to write it!! And I can remember wriring in the middle…

He Can’t Sleep….

July 21, 2016July 22, 2016 Linny Saunders2 Comments

Do you ever remember wanting something so bad you thought about it day and night? And perhaps, even though you wanted it more than anything in the entire world, there was absolutely nothing you could do to make it happen? Did you ever want something so desperately that you can’t sleep at night? For some…

Nancy

June 8, 2016 Linny Saunders9 Comments

Little known fact: My name was supposed to be Nancy. But apparently, after I was born, my mom looked at me and said, “She’s not a Nancy!” Well today I bring you a little one whose advocating name is, none other than Nancy…. And look how precious she is!! Nancy’s need is urgent – today…

Linny Lee Saunders

Place Called Simplicity

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