A Phone Call We Didn’t Expect

August 21, 2011 Linny Saunders63 Comments

Yesterday morning very early, not long after waking in our hotel room, my cell rang. The caller ID showed it was our Pediatrician here at home. I thought, “Hmmm, that’s odd. Wonder why she would be calling?” I answered and she asked, “Have you gotten the results yet of Jubilee’s testing?” I was…

He Passed The Test!

August 18, 2011 Linny Saunders19 Comments

I talked to Vicki a little bit ago and so I have official permission to share: Good news! After removing the trach, the next step was to see if Karl would he be able to swallow on his own or would he have to relearn how to swallow? Today was the day for…

Four Weeks Later…

August 14, 2011 Linny Saunders12 Comments

The picture below is compliments of my new sweet friend Lesa in TX who is the mom of Karl’s best friend, Saber’s girlfriend Sounds completely confusing, I know, I know. So just in case you missed that connection. Karl’s best friend is Saber. Saber’s girlfriend is Rachel. Rachel’s mom sent me this picture…

Tests Are Good!

August 13, 2011 Linny Saunders12 Comments

Karl had a really good day today!! The Rehab facility requires bunches of tests when a new patient arrives. and boy-oh-boy what a wonderful thing that turns out to be!! The bunches of tests revealed a couple of things: 1. His lung infection is completely cleared. 2. He has a blood clot in…

About 20 Minutes Ago…

August 11, 2011 Linny Saunders26 Comments

Autumn called to say that Karl was leaving on the plane in about 1/2 hour! Tears poured out and I could not even talk. Almighty God you are sooo good And you bloggy friends? Whew. Thank you to all who are praying for the journey…. We are so thankful for each and every one of…

Praying {and Fasting} Together – Today

August 11, 2011 Linny Saunders60 Comments

I think the crisis of the last few weeks has taken its toll on this mama. I pretty much drug my old self over to the couch and fell asleep instantly after tucking the last of the little guys in bed last night. I woke up a few minutes ago because someone was up…

Good News on Every Front

August 10, 2011 Linny Saunders19 Comments

Isn’t it interesting how situations in life take different dips and turns? Yesterday was such a wonderful day in so many ways {and yes, we really needed an extra-wonderful day!} I talked to Kathi at Chinese Children {our home study agency}. Let me tell ya’ – we LOVE that agency! And Kathi is amazing! She…

He Nodded His Head Up and Down FOUR Times

August 7, 2011 Linny Saunders38 Comments

I could hardly wait to go to see Karl today! Being 25 hours away on a road trip was pretty tough. Autumn got off work this morning, showered and got all gussied-up to go see her beloved. Emma rode with Autumn and I drove separate so I could bring Emmy back. The kids begged us…

Karl – Prayer and Fasting Thursday 8/4/11

August 4, 2011 Linny Saunders9 Comments

I am always amazed {although I shouldn’t be!} when a day of prayer and fasting is initiated and suddenly it becomes evident that the Lord completely orchestrated the perfect timing to begin with! Tomorrow’s day of Prayer and Fasting for Karl’s healing is the perfect example! As for the kids and Dw and I – …

Two Days From Now…

August 3, 2011 Linny Saunders13 Comments

The latest report from the hospital: Karl’s fever is down to normal… Yippee Jesus! Karl was quite agitated all night long. This morning they found that his catheter had been blocked since sometime yesterday. Hmmm. No wonder he was agitated! Very stressful. ugh. We are so thankful for each person who will be joining…

Linny Lee Saunders

Place Called Simplicity

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