The Life-Changing Lemon Tree

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 Linny Saunders8 Comments

The other day, while doing Bible with the kids I shared an illustration that the Lord had given me. It came at a time in my life that it was used to totally change the trajectory of my future. He is so astoundingly faithful in how He gently loves us and wants the best for…

When They Heard the Screaming…

September 17, 2019 Linny Saunders7 Comments

Oh friends, I could not wait to get on my computer this morning to write! On Saturday Graham had offered to come stay with the kids (because of Ruby’s seizures we want an adult when we go for extended periods of time). He knew that Dw and I needed to talk about some pretty serious…

Hope…

January 19, 2019January 19, 2019 Linny Saunders3 Comments

I’ve always said I would be honest and share my heart when I write – no matter what – the good, the bad and the extremely ugly. Of course over the 10 years of writing we’ve had a few curve balls thrown our way. And because of privacy there are times when I cannot share…

The Runner’s Lesson

January 3, 2018 Linny Saunders1 Comment

Most mornings, as the sun starts to rise, I head out the door for some brisk walking. Lately a high school track team has been coming around while I’m walking. I have to be honest, I like to close my eyes as they approach and pretend they are horses coming through as their feet “thud-thud-thud”…

The Whole Thing

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 Linny Saunders23 Comments

Disclaimer: This post is straight shooting from my heart as the mom of many with children who are black, Asian and bi-racial. Frankly speaking if this post offends you – good! I pray that God uses it to bring His holy conviction on anyone who needs to hear it. It’s time to be upfront about…

Big Kids = Big Joy

January 18, 2017January 21, 2017 Linny Saunders16 Comments

It’s been over a year since our biggest guy came home with his family for a visit. And, of course, in the last year we’ve added two and so this time they were able to meet Vern and Birdie. Since their arrival the time has been very sweet…and our Ty is actually not too fond…

Opening My Heart to You…

December 27, 2016January 13, 2022 Linny Saunders28 Comments

This blog post has been a long time in coming….because it’s such a sensitive subject to my soul in every way. But after pondering and praying about this for a long time, it seems that today is the day to pour out my heart. Here goes… We actually began the journey to special needs treasures…

Me on Fixing “Stuff”

November 1, 2016 Linny Saunders5 Comments

Once upon a time, like 50 years ago, there was a little girl about 7 years old. She didn’t like dirt in little nooks and crannies. She also didn’t like to go to sleep. Ever. One night when she was supposed to be sound asleep she wandered into the hall bathroom next to her room…

Ruby’s Incredible Reach

October 14, 2016 Linny Saunders4 Comments

There is no doubt that many are terrified of needs like Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Palsy, Quadriplegia, Epilepsy, Spina Bifida, rare chromosomal anomalies and a host of other things. And I readily admit that 30 years ago some of those things would have completely freaked me out. But as we grow into a deeper understanding of God’s…

Hey Mama – Keep Pluggin’ Away!

September 20, 2016September 20, 2016 Linny Saunders17 Comments

This is for all the moms who have homeschooled their kids, are currently homeschooling or are wondering if they should… In 1988 I began homeschooling Abigail (her kindergarten year) because I couldn’t bear the thought of someone else having the joy of spending the day with her. Not to mention, that after a zillion years…

Linny Lee Saunders

Place Called Simplicity

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