We’re Here!

July 31, 2011 Linny Saunders22 Comments

After 2,486 times of “Is it almost time to be at at Tyler and Sarah’s?” {sadly, 2,483 of those were from Dw! – haha!} and twenty-five hours of on-the-road drive time, we are here! We had not seen Tyler in over a year, and it is so wonderful to hug that boy of ours {and…

Karl’s Having Surgery in the Morning

July 27, 2011 Linny Saunders19 Comments

We are all so thankful for the prayer coverage going on round the clock for Karl. No doubt you who have been joining us in prayer are part of this miracle! Here are some specific requests: 1. Karl is having surgery in the morning, somewhere between 9 and 10am. They will be putting in a…

An 18th Birthday No One Could’ve Imagined…

July 23, 2011 Linny Saunders114 Comments

Yesterday, July 22, 2011 was Emma’s 18th Birthday {our Uganda-bound, Orphan-loving, World-changing girl, who blogs about her love and passion for serving orphans here} We had planned for months a big birthday bash: complete with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and all the trimmings. And what Emma had wanted most was for all the kids {and…

KARL

July 20, 2011 Linny Saunders9 Comments

For those who are visiting at our Place Called Simplicity to find updates about Karl, welcome! Since this serves as my personal journal and story to my family, there will be bits and pieces of our treasures interspersed with updates of Karl. Thank you so much for understanding. ******* The kids have been…

She Ain’t Heavy, She’s His Daughter

July 9, 2011 Linny Saunders16 Comments

Last week the beautiful Colorado National Forest was screamin’ our names and we just had to go. I lined all our current kids {minus Autumn who had to work} from oldest to youngest {left to right}. Emma, Graham, S, L, Liberty, A, Jubilee, Isaiah, Elizabeth and Elijah. Can’t ya’ just picture Ruby Grace in…

Thankful….

July 4, 2011 Linny Saunders7 Comments

Thankful for America: The Land of the FREE Because of the Brave. * * * * A little town nearby… Blue Star Moms and their families walking together…. Honoring our children who have sacrificed their freedom to protect ours…. {We carry pictures of those whose families are unable to attend to carry them themselves….} {the…

A Cobra? Really?

June 7, 2011 Linny Saunders11 Comments

Last night Dw and I had the best internet connection to talk that we’ve ever had in the dozens of mission trips where we have been apart. It was amazing! Most of the connections one or both us have to repeat anything and everything we say – and sometimes multiple times. It can be downright…

Sunday Thoughts

May 16, 2011 Linny Saunders10 Comments

This morning Emma and I had the privilege of sharing at a church in a nearby town. Emma shared about how God called her to Africa as a little girl and I spoke about God’s love for the orphan and the poor. This body of believers were just so sweet and there was…

Pretty Stinkin’ Excited……

May 14, 2011 Linny Saunders16 Comments

Most of you who have been hanging around our Place Called Simplicity know how much Graham love, love, loves music. He plays the drums and the guitar. He took two drum lessons. He never took even one guitar lesson. Graham’s even been sponsored by some major drum manufacturers. {I had no clue about any…

A Pool all to Ourselves….

May 6, 2011 Linny Saunders15 Comments

{Or maybe we just scared the other guests away!!} While Emma warmed up to the idea of swimming…. she decided to have a little photography fun with my camera…. And tomorrow? The zoo! Thank you to all who prayed today. The surgeons are hopeful. I need to spend some time talking to our two docs…

Linny Lee Saunders

Place Called Simplicity

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