Exciting News From Our Family…

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Linny Saunders9 Comments

At the end of yesterday’s post I mentioned that today I would be sharing some very exciting news. Before you skim to the bottom to see what it is, I invite you to grab a cup of coffee as I share my heart. Many of you have been hanging around our Place Called Simplicity for…

And Then It Won an EMMY

October 28, 2017 Linny Saunders2 Comments

Last December I think I mentioned that our family was asked to participate in an interview with the KTVK-3 news station here in Phoenix regarding our church‘s over-the-top, incredibly wonderful special needs ministry – In His Image. We were thrilled at this privilege and had a emotional time sharing what the ministry means to our…

Birdie’s Gift

October 26, 2017 Linny Saunders10 Comments

In celebration of National Down Syndrome Awareness month, we share a bit about our own Down Syndrome gift – Miss Birdie. ****** Once upon a time, our little Birdie was being knit together in her mother’s womb. By God’s great knowledge, love and mercy, as the miracle of life unfolded our sweet little baby girl…

Choosing My Friends

October 24, 2017 Linny Saunders4 Comments

Some of you may or may not have heard that last Friday I received a frantic phone call from Emma asking us to pray. She was unaware that Josh had already sent an urgent text to our family chat. Seven-year-old Opio, one of their little Gems, had stopped breathing. Emma was doing CPR as Josh…

Chasing Chickens

April 18, 2017April 18, 2017 Linny Saunders6 Comments

Make no mistake!! This handsome Gem is just like all the other little boys (and girls) you and I know. His body may be broken, he may be non-verbal and he may not be able to get about himself, but Collins loves everything nine-year-old boys love! Of course he does. Over the…

Their Smiles

February 25, 2017 Linny Saunders1 Comment

The smiles tell the story of their hearts! Their anticipation was off the charts! Vern had never wore a dress shirt or tie before! As he stroked his tie he quietly repeated over and over, “I wear my father’s!” Yes son. You waited 14 years for a daddy to share ties with. No doubt it…

“I Don’t Wanna'”

February 21, 2017February 25, 2017 Linny Saunders8 Comments

I have to share a story of something that happened with our sweet Jubilee recently. Now I realize the thought of adopting a “lifer” is scary to many. The picture of empty-nesting, carefree travel and retirement can sound so luring, appealing and divine. But friends, every day I say to myself, “I could have missed…

A Call to All Special Needs Parents!!

January 21, 2017 Linny Saunders9 Comments

Hey Parents!! Did you hear about this? Are your kids attending? Here’s the skinny, just incase you hadn’t heard of it before!! Undoubtedly Tim Tebow is one of the kindest, most generous young men alive!! He rocks the worlds of children around the world! His love for special needs treasures knows no bounds!! Tim Tebow…

Opening My Heart to You…

December 27, 2016January 13, 2022 Linny Saunders28 Comments

This blog post has been a long time in coming….because it’s such a sensitive subject to my soul in every way. But after pondering and praying about this for a long time, it seems that today is the day to pour out my heart. Here goes… We actually began the journey to special needs treasures…

One Little Guy

December 14, 2016December 15, 2016 Linny Saunders4 Comments

The most popular post I ever wrote was titled: Should a Single Woman Adopt? I wrote it when we were living in our rental home after we lost our home to the fire. I can remember how urged by the Lord I felt to write it!! And I can remember wriring in the middle…

Linny Lee Saunders

Place Called Simplicity

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