Some of the Beauty from the Ashes – May God be Glorified

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago meeting with a columnist from our local newspaper. He had heard we were an “interesting” family. We spent nearly two hours with John Peel and he was very kind and the interview went really well. Last week we met again, this time for pictures. We were tickled to introduce John to our kids. The entire time was actually really fun!

Of course, when you give an interview you never know quite how the article will be portrayed. But is very favorable!! The article with three pictures appeared in the newspaper this morning and we made the front page! Here is the article.

PS John even mentioned you, my bloggy friends in the article…he had checked out A Place Called Simplicity and even wondered where I got “Yippee Jesus” from? I explained that I am just not really a Praise the Lord kind of gal – sounding a little formal for my normal self….but needed something instead that expressed my ecstatic enthusiasm at what God has done in my life – hence I came up with Yippee Jesus!

18 thoughts on “Some of the Beauty from the Ashes – May God be Glorified

  1. Awesome article! I’m so impressed that the Durango Herald printed such a positive article about your faith. They conveniently omitted miracle and wrote coincidence about the smoke detector but we know the truth. God was miraculous in sooo many ways. Glad to see that His awesomeness can be shared with our city. Praise God.

  2. Oh Linn, what a beautifully written article about your beautiful family. You just never know how the media might twist the truth or minimize the maximum…but I think the article clearly summed up your experience and most importantly, your hearts.

  3. Lori said it wonderfully~the article truly summed up your hearts. I think it was a great article, and your faith is clearly evident. I’m so glad you got this opportunity, and that God was glorified through it!

  4. Wow! That’s awesome! I think it’s kind of funny how he mentions these “coincidences.” Hopefully those reading the article will realize that they definitely were not mere coincedences!!!! Yippee Jesus for sure!!

  5. A very nice article!!! great picture too of all of you. Linny I can’t believe how similiar our Easters were, only I only had 23 people!!! Check out my Easter post.

  6. Oh wow, friend–that is absolutely wonderful. Yes, God will always have the Glory!!!! I just love it.

    Loved seeing all the Easter pics too—sure looks like you had a blast. I am so grateful that JOY is being restored to your household. Go JESUS!

    Love and hugs.

  7. Linny, you DO NOT have to publish this comment 🙂 Great article! I wanted you to know that you’ve inspired my family to start a Memorial Box, and I created my first post today. I’m scared to death over it! So afraid I’m not going to be able to effectively share our God moments! I decided I’m going out on a limb and going to leave it up to the Lord! He doesn’t NEED me to share His truths, but how blessed I am to have the opportunity to do so. So, I want to thank you and your family for helping us start this tradition.
    Blessings~
    Connie
    http://www.k6comehome.blogspot.com

  8. Linn,

    I really liked all the details he put in the article. I loved how he mentioned Tyler and your adoptions. I especially loved the picture of the words in the ashes OUR GOD REIGNS! Durango needs to know this so much! Yeah God! lv, jen

  9. First time for me to comment. I’m Lexie’s mom. :o) You have SUCH a beautiful family!

    I enjoyed reading the article….it was wonderfully done!

    Happy Easter!

    Blessings,
    Jenn

  10. What a joy to get to work this morning and see your faces all over the front page! I am so grateful the DgoH portrayed your amazing story so positively. And, like Jen, I loved the “Our God Reigns” photo – what a way to proclaim the truth to our town.

  11. I thought the article was really great. Who knows what additional doors that may open – certainly some conversations! God is always at work – even among the ashes. Love you guy! See you in June.

  12. What a fabulous article. Beautifully written!
    It’s been a blessing a follow your story/ies and your page is a link that I look forward to clicking over to every day!

    -Deanna

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