Two Little Treasures on Opposite Sides of the World

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 Linny Saunders1 Comment

Throughout life the Lord in His kindness brings such precious people across our paths. Not long after we moved to Phoenix we visited a church here in the valley. Ruby was tiny and needing to feed her I was led to a nursing mother’s room. It actually was like a party in the room! There…

Look at Her Now!!

June 18, 2019 Linny Saunders21 Comments

In spite of all that medical professionals declared over our Ruby-girl this sweet chica of ours is thriving, spunky as ever and now one year older!! Back when we were bringing her home I wasn’t even sure if she would live through the flights…and here she is on Father’s Day – celebrating her 9th birthday!! She…

Ruby’s Friend…

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 Linny Saunders3 Comments

Last week I mentioned to Ruby that we would be going to see Dr. Shafron (her neurosurgeon) in a couple of days. She immediately signed “friend”. I hadn’t said we were “going to see her friend Dr. Shafron”, I merely said we were going to see Dr. Shafron. She called him her friend on her…

No Doubt, They Had No Idea!!

January 30, 2019 Linny Saunders1 Comment

As an orphan waits for a family, no one in their world (the workers, directors, etc. of the orphanage) would ever guess or even begin to imagine what our faithful God would have planned for their future when a family comes for them! The orphan knows first hand hopelessness, despair, the long lonely days and…

Can You Help Me?

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 Linny Saunders2 Comments

Hey friends, look at this little guy. Do you notice his eyes? They are looking right at the camera. Staring. If I could speak for Malachy he looks to me like he is pleading, “Hey! Do you see me? I mean, really see me. Yes, my body is badly broken, but I need your help! …

Even Ryder the Dog Knows

April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 Linny Saunders4 Comments

Our miracle girl is at it again because of our great God’s astounding faithfulness!! Remember medical professionals said she would never do anything because of her severe brain disease (multiloculated hydrocephalus with over 12 pockets of water that her surgeon and I can count). Some even said that she wasn’t worth feeding (yes they actually…

The Value of Alfie Evans

April 28, 2018April 28, 2018 Linny Saunders7 Comments

Alfie Evans, the British toddler at the center of a legal battle passed away in the night. My heart grieves after following Alfie’s story for months. In case you’ve never heard of Alfie Evans, here’s a little recap. Alfie was born May 9, 2016. When he was seven-months-old he was taken to the hospital with…

I Won’t Stop

February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 Linny Saunders5 Comments

As long as I have breath, I will be an Adoption Advocate, an Orphan Defender and a Special Needs Protector. I can’t stop. I truly can’t. Nor will I. I just won’t. This past summer as we drove across the country to the east and then to the south and then back west – basically…

The Best Exposure of All

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 Linny SaundersLeave a comment

A few months back Liberty, Ruby and I were walking through a department store. As we walked down the long aisle together we were talking and laughing – all three of us clearly enjoying our little shopping adventure. The aisle happened to be one of the larger ones, running perpendicular to all the little aisles…

Calling All Jubilee’s Friends – Tomorrow

December 2, 2017 Linny Saunders22 Comments

When we brought Jubilee home, I would have never, ever dreamed this blogpost would be possible. But with tears welling, I can say that it is a reality because of our gracious God and an obedient pastor and his wife who celebrate special needs and lead those around them well! A couple of months ago…

Linny Lee Saunders

Place Called Simplicity

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