Oh Our Hearts

October 9, 2014 Linny Saunders6 Comments

No one had any idea when we planned the GO team to come at this time that this would happen…. Minutes before Jason met Jesus. Emma shares…. I know so many of you love, and pray for The Gem Foundation and would want to know. Thank you in advance for your prayers. The burial will…

There’s a Party Going on Near You! Please Come!

September 26, 2014 Linny Saunders5 Comments

Oh friends – today is the day!! The big event revealed! We get to!! And I am giddy. Seriously, giddy!! I am so excited to unveil one of the most joyful events I’ve had the privilege of being part of in a really, really long time. Remember the wedding feast a few years ago? A boatload of…

The Shocking Twist!!

August 21, 2014 Linny Saunders22 Comments

I seriously appreciated each of you who took the time to give some of your thoughts on what you would have done. I confess that I giggled when I read what Randi and Melissa P’P said. And truthfully, Vicki H – Oh girlfriend! You made me laugh straight out loud! And JT – I totally…

What Would You Have Done?

August 20, 2014 Linny Saunders27 Comments

The other day I went to the bank to wire some money to our favorite missionary. Although Dw does the banking most of the time, since he has been going to Africa more and more, I’ve needed to go in much more often. Up until this point, I hadn’t done the banking in a long…

Tender Thoughts Through Tears – The Gems Are Home

July 10, 2014 Linny Saunders8 Comments

To be perfectly honest, it is hard to type through the ever-brimming tears in my eyes!! Tears of joy! Tears of relief! Tears of completion! Each of us have moments in our lives that are forever locked in our memories as monumental! Today is one for our family!! It was about fourteen and a half years…

He Saw Her

July 9, 2014 Linny Saunders23 Comments

Every now and then something happens that causes me to stop in my tracks. Perhaps a random act of kindness, a simple gesture that was so unexpected and sometimes it’s just an unsolicited smile. Do you know what I mean? In fact, sometimes when these simple acts are completely unexpected, the mere show of unprompted…

It’s Ruby’s Miracle Day!!

June 16, 2014 Linny Saunders105 Comments

Today is a really big day in our home!! Our littlest princess is 4!! To celebrate such a joyous, miraculous occasion, we just have to take a trip down Memory Lane because, for starters, so many weren’t part of Ruby’s miracle journey and no doubt, others don’t really remember…. Then of course, perhaps, there are some…

Still Bouncing….

May 7, 2014 Linny Saunders2 Comments

The other morning I was out walking, just sweet Ruby-girl and mommy. We have a couple mile loop we do…and every little bit I stop and give her a bite of her oatmeal and we get back at it. We talk, we pray, we sing, we [literally] stop to smell the flowers…. and if her…

Too Good Not to Share…

August 16, 2013 Linny Saunders4 Comments

The other day a sweet friend posted this video on my Facebook wall. Given Ruby’s story, she thought I would enjoy it. It was just too good to not to share. The joy that this treasure brings is beyond measure. His life has worth. He has value. And anyone who meets him, …

And then He said, “Now Watch This….”

August 9, 2013 Linny Saunders46 Comments

Some days I can start a post without any struggle, and then there are others. Like today. Where there are so many thoughts rumbling around my head and I have begun, back spaced, begun again, back spaced…and on and on. Ugh. There are certain topics that are just far too important to not articulate…

Linny Lee Saunders

Place Called Simplicity

Tag: Special Needs