Ruby’s Incredible Reach

October 14, 2016 Linny Saunders4 Comments

There is no doubt that many are terrified of needs like Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Palsy, Quadriplegia, Epilepsy, Spina Bifida, rare chromosomal anomalies and a host of other things. And I readily admit that 30 years ago some of those things would have completely freaked me out. But as we grow into a deeper understanding of God’s…

Her Little Studmuffin

September 23, 2016 Linny Saunders2 Comments

As Ruby started to heal, it became perfectly clear our sweet chica loves people. She wiggles, giggles and squeals when she meets anyone. We make every effort to introduce her to anyone who is willing to meet her. She love, love, loves people!! Of course, her sibs adore her. They all have special names for…

Our New Friend – Nick Vujicic

July 24, 2016July 24, 2016 Linny Saunders16 Comments

Being the mom of several “involved” special needs treasures I often pray that I can discern what they are feeling. Life is tricky, no doubt. But when your struggles seem apparent to everyone, it might just feel a little trickier. So I pray a lot. And we talk. A lot. Then we pray. And…

The Sweet Life of Uncle Mark

July 13, 2016 Linny Saunders62 Comments

For those who have been hanging around our Place Called Simplicity for a few years you will remember Uncle Mark. He is Dw’s oldest brother. Most will remember that back in 2010 Uncle Mark came to live with us in Colorado. Dw and I had talked from the time we were first married of him…

Naomi’s Been Found

April 7, 2016April 7, 2016 Linny Saunders14 Comments

The Lord does the most amazing things and some days it is completely mind-boggling to imagine how He does it!! On Leap Year day, I shared some thoughts as I was heading to get our little Pearl. As I was finishing up the post, I wrote this: Many years ago, probably almost 50, when I…

Guess What 2016 is Going to Bring?

November 17, 2015November 17, 2015 Linny Saunders9 Comments

Oh friends… Last week I mentioned that I had some exciting news to share. I really don’t do that unless I am pretty certain that it’s gonna’ be okay to share…but circumstances prevented it from being shared then. But the time is NOW!! I am so excited to tell you all – The Gem Foundation…

Is It Just a Fluke? You Tell Me.

October 29, 2015October 29, 2015 Linny Saunders4 Comments

I was talking to a friend the other day about adoption. I found myself choking on tears and struggling for words. Not one word or group of words ever seem adequate enough to express how our personal lives have been changed and challenged over the last 30 years since our first adoption. I can’t even…

The Things That Matter

September 8, 2015September 8, 2015 Linny Saunders6 Comments

I am loving my time at The Gem Foundation spending time with the precious Gems…they are the sweetest… And their stories are astounding… One of the little guys who stole my heart when I was here in March was a little guy named Samuel. He had just arrived a few days before Emma’s wedding. He…

Letting The Cat Out of the Bag…

May 15, 2015June 23, 2015 Linny Saunders2 Comments

A couple of years ago Dw, Ruby and I went out to a few yard sales. We wandered not far from where we lived here in Phoenix as we followed the colorful signs. One of the sales we ended up at was at the home of a woman named Jamie. We hit it off as…

I Understand Completely….

January 6, 2015 Linny Saunders8 Comments

Having stared into their beautiful faces, Having held their broken bodies in my arms, completely captivated by their God-given beauty…. Having prayed over their broken bodies… Having whispered gentle words into their sweet ears…. Having heard their squeals of joy over the ordinary…. and having a little one of my own whose fragile body struggles…

Linny Lee Saunders

Place Called Simplicity

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