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…

You Know You Want To…

July 11, 2019 Linny SaundersLeave a comment

I’m super excited to announce an upcoming mission trip to Uganda!! I will be leading the team and it has been planned specifically shorter than most to accommodate moms!! I would love you to join me!! The flight prices are dropping like flies and are cheaper than they’ve been for a long while…and truthfully I’m…

Can You Believe It?

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 Linny Saunders5 Comments

Seriously guys. The love you guys show and the encouragement you extend toward the orphan and those who care for them leaves me speechless, humbled and oh-so-teary! I have some joyful reporting to do and a new update to the car fund for Emma and Josh. As most of you know I put out a…

A Most Wild Story!

March 2, 2019 Linny Saunders9 Comments

There is no doubt that God is always at work around us. He longs for us to see His power, His provision, His protection, His love and His astounding faithfulness every day! So here’s the personal birth story – shared with Emma and Josh’s permission and from Mimi’s very up-close vantage point.. Before booking the…

In Record Time!

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 Linny Saunders6 Comments

Here at Emma’s home, internet is sparse and power is a spotty luxury….so this post was to be published a few days back…but that internet thing and that power thing and here we are…a constant reminder of just how good we have it in the US. Early one morning, just prior to leaving for Uganda,…

We Made It!!

February 13, 2019 Linny Saunders1 Comment

We made it!! Baby is still in the belly and we are here! (Whew!) Elizabeth and I landed late Tuesday night. A couple of really amazing things happened as we traveled here…but that will have to wait for another time. We went to the Gem today and hung out with the sweetest Gems ever. This…

A Special Message From Our Savannah….

January 2, 2019January 2, 2019 Linny Saunders4 Comments

Hi Friends! It’s me, Savannah, coming to share my heart with you all about a very exciting time happening in this sweet family of ours! As most of you know, Emma is due with a precious little babe in February and this amazing family is in dyer need of some baby essentials. If you have…

My Birthday Wish

November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 Linny Saunders2 Comments

It’s my birthday and I’m so excited – this is a “big one”!! So last year I turned 59 and I confess the thought of turning the next one after it made me feel a little queasy, Let’s be honest – that next one does really sound kinda’ old! But one day I am happy…

Share Emma’s Joy! (PS And Grab a Tissue and Have the Volume Up)

October 19, 2018October 22, 2018 Linny Saunders5 Comments

Thank you friends – thank you from the bottom of my weepy heart! All those years of dreaming, praying, and believing….it was finally groundbreaking and Emma could hardly contain herself – she was about to burst! Her Gems will finally have a permanent home! Be sure to scroll to the end to watch the video of…

And Now It’s Really Happening…

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 Linny Saunders2 Comments

The very first time Emma, at just 6-and-a-half-years old, prayed that God “would pick her to be the one to move to Africa to take care of the orphans” I opened my eyes in disbelief. Her prayer was so intentional, specific, and simple that I knew that it was a very holy moment. From that…

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