Some of the Family Pictures

January 11, 2014 Linny Saunders8 Comments

We had family pictures done just before Dw left for Africa. These two are two of my favorites…

Why My Kids Are “Woot-Wooting”

January 4, 2014 Linny Saunders11 Comments

Disclaimer: Oh dear. This is one of those posts. The kind where I cringe a bit as I type because some days I feel a tad timid about opening up my life so much. Please be nice. This is our journey. Likely your journey will not look like mine, but will be completely different. That’s…

Could She Really Be 8? {Yup, 2 days in a row}

December 27, 2013 Linny Saunders34 Comments

‘ Our girl who has never ending joy and unimaginable enthusiasm for life is celebrating her 8th birthday today…. Daddy’s going to be in Africa on Elizabeth’s actual birthday and was more than willing to celebrate her 8th birthday today. If you haven’t read Elizabeth’s story, you are missing out on a Last Minute Rescue …

Could She Really Be 12 Already?

December 27, 2013 Linny Saunders74 Comments

Four years ago Christmas Eve Emma and I arrived at home in Colorado with our precious girl…. Jubilee Promise Jubilee would turn 8 years old two days later {the day after Christmas} and weighed a whopping 27 pounds. 8 years old and 27 pounds I still can hardly fathom how frail she was. Our girl…

Welcome to Our Christmas

December 26, 2013 Linny Saunders4 Comments

Selah together Christmas Eve day… Resting up for our annual night of undeniable laughter and crazy fun… UNO. Uno has been a Christmas Eve tradition in our home for as long as I can remember… Although the ‘rules’ have changed a bit over the years, the last one holding any cards has to put their…

So Here’s The Plan…

December 24, 2013 Linny Saunders1 Comment

We have made a conscious effort to Selah some today. In years past we have hurried and scurried and it has been a very, very much needed change in our home…. Aren’t churches in the snow the most beautiful? And just in case you’re wondering if I am missing the snow… that would be a…

Lest You Think I Am Always Brave

December 20, 2013 Linny Saunders42 Comments

All your sweet comments and cheers warmed my heart, however, lest you think I am always brave and courageous, I thought I would share a time that I didn’t “get it right”. It happened very recently and is probably why I had the gumption to stand my ground yesterday. Actually, I have replayed the conversation I am…

Selah With Us This Christmas

December 16, 2013 Linny SaundersLeave a comment

No doubt, just like everyone else, our “to do” list can seem endless this time of year…. After many years of wondering how Christmas came speeding upon us with little thought to Christmas and the reason we celebrate it, we’ve come to understand that if we don’t Selah {rest} and allow God’s peace to bring us…

One of the Funniest Things We’ve Seen….

December 15, 2013 Linny Saunders2 Comments

Every year we, like many of you, have the family tradition of driving around with a cup of hot chocolate looking at all the houses donned in Christmas lights. Last night we headed out for a bit and found some over-the-top homes. The kids oohed and aahed and even Ruby shrieked a few times. We…

Giggly Memories Are Made of This

December 1, 2013 Linny Saunders7 Comments

Yes, we would be *that* family. The ones who have gone for 36 years to hunt for our Christmas tree in any woods or tree farm we could find. There have been only two exceptions in the 36 years. Once was back in 1983 and I was seriously ill. I ended up in a…

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