Thankful Thursday – First From Our New Rental Home

February 19, 2009 Linny Saunders31 Comments

This Thankful Thursday I am sooooo very, very, very thankful for: 1. this precious little guy who is still with us because the angel of the Lord kept the wood wet and the grace of God protected him (and the rest of us)…and that he is also finally learning to smile for the camera…. 2….

Friends are Friends Forever

February 18, 2009 Linny Saunders5 Comments

We thank everyone for their prayers as we moved into the rental. It went well and last night the kids slept in sleeping bags and the babies in cribs (thanks to our sweet friend Terry coming late at night with tools to help Dw put the cribs together). We were able to sleep in a…

Thank YOU dear bloggy friends – you have blessed us so!

February 13, 2009 Linny Saunders22 Comments

The Aftermath – Cleaning Up and Cataloging

February 7, 2009 Linny Saunders27 Comments

I had never known anyone up close (except my mom before I was born) who had survived a fire. Maybe you have never known anyone up close either…here are some pictures that give you a glimpse into the aftermath of a devastating fire…..and should you ever have a friend who has a fire…a true friend…

Some Treasures Tucked Away by The Lord Just for Us

February 6, 2009 Linny Saunders10 Comments

Today a couple of my dearest girlfriends (Carie and Irma) came to help me slowly go through some of the last remaining things. Lots of talking and tears – they are such good listeners -as I showed them the things we have treasured. It was therapeutic and these friends are true friends….getting sitters for their…

Prayers Answered – – – Yippee Jesus!

February 4, 2009 Linny Saunders36 Comments

It seems that the prayers you all have been praying have been heard. We have a verbal agreement (lease to follow) on the rental of a home – Yippee Jesus! There are some interesting things about having a trauma like being in a fire where your home is destroyed. It does weird things to your…

Memorial Box Monday – The Rock

February 3, 2009 Linny Saunders45 Comments

I have to start off by telling everyone that I was actually going to type this post the morning of the fire. I had been woke up by the smoke alarm and decided to just stay up so I could spend some time with the Lord. After the time with the Lord I was going…

A Video Of Our Family….

February 2, 2009 Linny Saunders32 Comments

Unbeknownst to us, as soon as the fire happened an undercurrent began to have ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover build us a new home. We found out about this a couple days after the fire. We were humbled and brought to floods of tears. Interestingly enough, EHM is our favorite TV show and it is the…

The Hotel

January 25, 2009 Linny Saunders11 Comments

A friend and her family came to help with the clean-up from the fire. They were able to meet Elijah and Elizabeth. One night some of our friends ate with us also…JD, Irma, Isabella and Max…The pictures tell it all…

Jubilee – Wonderful News Amidst Such Grieving….

January 24, 2009 Linny Saunders50 Comments

God’s timing is always interesting. He is never late. He is never early. I believe He is deliberate, intentional and precise with each and every thing He does. (And yes, even as I believe that whole-heartedly, it can be very confusing too). On Wednesday January 14th when our home was destroyed by fire we were…

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