We Didn’t Get the Memo

March 13, 2010November 19, 2015 Linny Saunders112 Comments

Lately some things have been whirling around in my head. Yesterday as I was getting ready for the day to start those whirling thoughts all kind of just stopped and the Lord spoke, pretty clearly too. And I knew it was time to share what’s been on my heart, and in doing so, I am…

The Phone Woke Us….Will U Pray with Us?

March 7, 2010 Linny Saunders33 Comments

“Once our eyes are opened, we can’t pretend we don’t know what to do. God, who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls, knows that we know, and holds us responsible to act.” Proverbs 24:12 We were woke up in the wee hours this morning to a phone calling asking us to please pray and…

I Would If We Had the Money…..

February 24, 2010November 19, 2019 Linny Saunders93 Comments

I woke up with some thoughts on my mind at 3 something this morning. I was so wide awake that I thought it must be my “get up” time. Each night, before going to bed, I ask the Lord to wake me up when He wants me to spend time with Him. I often “hear”…

Don’t Ya’ Need a New Tee-Shirt?

February 21, 2010 Linny Saunders11 Comments

My sweet friends, Amie & Stefanie sent me two tee-shirts for my 51st birthday from their Wild Olive Tee-shirt Company. I first wore them in China (pictured below) and absolutely love them. They are the most comfortable shirts I have ever had. Bar none. Not kidding at all. Not even slightly. (Thank you so much…

Our Knees

February 4, 2010 Linny Saunders10 Comments

Thank you to each of you who have set aside some time today to pray (and possibly fast) for International Adoption and specifically those still waiting in Uganda to bring their kids home. Why is it that God sometimes seems to move only after many, many people get involved praying? No clue!! I just know…

The Battle is Heating Up

February 4, 2010 Linny Saunders50 Comments

All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give all of you into our hands. I Samuel 17:47 I just finished up counseling a client in my office. Dw is home making dinner with the 5…

Haiti’s Orphans

January 19, 2010 Linny Saunders20 Comments

Sweet friends, I received another email from my friend Susan a few minutes ago. She lives here in our town and both she and her husband are doctors. As we all know, there are many, many, many families waiting for kids from Haiti. One blog friend, Amy, is trying to get her daughter home. The…

Emergency Prayers Needed

January 15, 2010 Linny Saunders38 Comments

I just received a phone call from a fellow adoptive mom, Susan, who is also a doctor. She had a prayer request. Today, the State Department is meeting with a group of adoption agencies that handle adoptions from Haiti. They are pleading with our State Department to issue Emergency Refugee Visas for the children who…

The Orphan

January 6, 2010 Linny Saunders30 Comments

I am thrilled beyond words that over 110 of you have committed to praying (and many fasting) for J and C and the adoption situation at large. Recently (11/29/09) Dw and I team-preached on Adoption/Orphan Awareness. We shared our hearts and yes, adoption is something we are passionate about. One of the things that I…

Just One Year Ago….

December 5, 2009 Linny Saunders32 Comments

Emma, Graham and I were in Africa to pick up our prized treasures….. Meeting Elijah Mueller….We missed taking the picture of me meeting Elizabeth….but here I am showing her the picture of her and daddy playing together a few months before….. Emmy and Elijah and Elizabeth at their orphanage…. And one Year Later…. Family Forever…

Linny Lee Saunders

Place Called Simplicity

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