Tag: Orphans

Even Though Oceans Apart

Linny Saunders13 Comments

Our Emma has been gone now for almost a full year. And even though she is oceans apart, she is always very near to our hearts… We are so grateful for the ability to Skype  on a semi-regular basis {when she has power}. I can’t imagine how missionary families did it not-so-long ago. Recently Emmy…

Why Do I Need You?

Linny Saunders83 Comments

Please do not skim, it’s all too important in understanding  why I’m asking you to help…. As I’ve mentioned several times over the years,  when I began writing at our Place Called Simplicity,  I simply thought I would be writing a public journal  for our family. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought …

Have We Gone Mad?

Linny Saunders38 Comments

Know this: What I am about to share is not for the faint of heart, nor is it intended to offend in any way,  but merely my very own   personal thoughts,  challenges  and feelings.   One day Dw and I were out and about driving  the streets of Phoenix for our weekly ‘date’.   Since…

“It” Is Back

Linny Saunders37 Comments

I’m often asked,  “How do you do it?” Or the most often heard comment I get, “I could never do what you do.” I think what they might be really saying is, “You are silver-haired and  should be empty-nesting it, but ummmm, you have lots and lots of kids even really little kids.” To which…

Check Her Out…

Linny Saunders36 Comments

Ruby girlfriend is up to it again… and our family is shoutin’ for joy! Remember? The little treasure who some said  “would never do anything”… Ya’ that girl. While I was in Africa Dw and I were skyping and  he couldn’t wait to tell me… He’d been lifting Ruby out of her car seat  and…

Abandonment – Part 2

Linny Saunders41 Comments

After the response to the post last month on abandonment, several wrote and asked for some help and also asked if we would share some of our life experiences. As always, this is our personal story.   It’s okay if you don’t agree with how we choose to handle this life God has  graciously granted us.  It…

What’s One More?

Linny Saunders3 Comments

What’s one more little brother when you already have three others? Yup. This little street guy has proclaimed  Liberty his big sis ‘forever’… they laugh and goof off just like she does with her other little brothers. He’s a complete doll, tenderhearted and gentle… but his life has had some cruel twists and living on the streets…