Can’t Leave Home? No Problem

March 26, 2013 Linny Saunders7 Comments

Can’t leave home to serve on foreign soil? No problem!! This isn’t the summer for you to take a mission trip? No problem!! Can’t afford a family vacation this summer? No problem!!! Perhaps you’ve been wracking your brain, wondering what the highlight of your summer will be. No problem!!! Or maybe you’re one of…

Oh Susanna – Now Don’t You Cry….

March 18, 2013 Linny Saunders7 Comments

Remember that old song, “Oh Susanna….” {Actually I did a bit of research and it was first published in 1848. Wow. It is an old song.} Every time I think and pray for this little Susanna, I think, “Ohhhh Susanna, now don’t you cry…” and the tune whisks through my mind…. See, over on the…

Was There An Expiration Date on That?

March 13, 2013 Linny Saunders63 Comments

I’ve had some thoughts mulling around in my heart for awhile. The Lord has been whispering some truths to me and to ignore them would be wrong. They’re not necessarily easy to read {please skip if you’re not in the mood}, but they are, none the less, truths from Him and His word….

They Need Us {ALL of Us}

March 8, 2013 Linny Saunders16 Comments

Sitting here barely able to see the keyboard to type….wiping my eyes, a complete mess.. Last year I advocated for a group of treasures who have been given the privilege of spending their summer at host families through Children’s Cultural Connection Host Program… This year I wrote to Ginger, “I want to advocate early –…

PS One Last Post About It

March 6, 2013 Linny Saunders14 Comments

Two moms each posted pictures on my Facebook wall after yesterday’s post. Today I asked their permission to share them here as well. In reading the comments left on yesterday’s post {super fun if you are up for it} one thing is very clear: God uses the dolls little ones play with to foster a…

Coincidental? Not A Chance!

March 5, 2013 Linny Saunders49 Comments

A couple of weeks ago a young woman named Lynne {who went to Uganda with Emma and I two years ago} posted a note on my Facebook wall. Lynne wrote how she had been reading an old blog post on our Place Called Simplicity where I mention the dolly I grew up playing with, along…

Nehemiah’s Question

February 26, 2013 Linny Saunders21 Comments

I took a picture a few months back, but tucked it away. To share on a special day, because it a cherished rendition of God’s amazing love. It speaks volumes. A tender picture for which there really are no words…. ******* Our Nehemiah…. He’s a thinker. He remembers well. And he has begun to really…

The Things We Do For Love

February 24, 2013 Linny Saunders4 Comments

A few weeks ago our oldest, Abigail, asked me a question. I didn’t hesitate. After all, there are all kind of things we are willing to do for love. Even if we’ve never done them before. But first let’s back up… As most of you know, Abi and Ryan and Finley surprised shocked us at…

Six Months

February 19, 2013 Linny Saunders30 Comments

It’s been six months since our Nehemiah joined the family. We had a post-placement visit the other day. Our caseworker mentioned how relaxed he has become compared to her first visit. Ya’ know how it is when you are around someone, you don’t notice the change like others do. It was really fun to have…

Little Dwight {and Miss Jubilee}

February 8, 2013 Linny Saunders13 Comments

With grateful praise we rejoice that Little Dwight, the little orphan boy in Kenya, with no mama or baba, whose seizures would not stop, had brain surgery and it was successful!! Thank you to all who prayed for Little Dwight. There is, no doubt, that God did a powerful miracle when He moved on the…

Linny Lee Saunders

Place Called Simplicity

Tag: Orphans