We are home!! Our rental never looked so good!! What a trip….I have a feeling that in a few weeks I will wake up and say, “Wow, did that really happen??” Then I’ll shudder and remember…
I do have to tell you….I have a feelin’ that some of you were praying that angels would minister to my sweet husband as he slept….When I got up this AM he said all night long he dreamed that these ladies were taking care of him….I asked him if there was peace as they took care of him and he said there was….and I said, “I wonder if it was ministering angels…” and he said he was thinking the same thing!! So if you prayed it – they showed up!!!
The last leg was long and by about 100 miles out I was more than ready to be home. Enough already!! We stopped in Pagosa Springs for a quick tour of my favorite antique shop. As you know, I have been praying and hunting for a Memorial Box – and as the Lord would have it I didn’t find one in that shop – I found TWO!! Yippee Jesus!!
The kids were so excited to see us. Elizabeth said, “Mom, you are my best friend!” That sure tickled me. She had told me on the phone while I was gone that Emma was her best friend….so I have a sneakin’ feelin’ that Emmy had been working on her to say it to me, but I didn’t ask and so as far as I’m concerned, ‘she’s my best friend’ and we’re stickin’ to it!!
Elijah just grinned when he saw us. He looked a little timid when he saw how sick daddy was…and they both screamed like naked ladies when Graham was going to help me dress them after their bath….they both wanted only me. Could be a long few days.
Lastly, okay, for real….we had the most unbelievable phone call just about 45 minutes before we reached home. You are not gonna’ stinkin’ believe it!!
Now here’s the deal…I just was 1250 miles from home with a husband in the hospital and a little guy who had surgery at the same hospital….both admitted at the same time for a tad….then I just drove (by myself) 1246 miles with the same very, very sick husband and a little boy who just had surgery on both legs…so I’m going to make you wait to hear what that phone call was about. Trust me. It was like none other…….and NO you are not gonna’ believe it……but you’re gonna’ have to wait till sometime tomorrow for me to tell you. And with all that I’ve been thru this week…I’m feelin’ that I can do whatever I want….And if that bugs you….Go ahead sue me. *giggle*
PS Keep praying for Dw….new symptoms have appeared…have a text into our nurse friend …and I may be heading to the ER with him….please don’t stop praying….
i'm usually nursing my sweet little bebe when i check in on you, but wanted to take this opportunity to say that i love coming here to know how to better pray for you.
you and your family are shining brightly of God's love in the good and "bad" moments and i'm so thankful that you share some of it here. blessed to be praying for you.
You are too funny–and you're right–I think you absolutely have earned the right to do whatever the heck you please 🙂
Can't wait to hear though 😉
I have been coming to your site for about 2 weeks. Just long enough really to catch up before all the madness that is current for you started to take place. I have been praying. You are a constant on my heart. Thank you for showing the world that there is hope, and joy, and peace in the waiting for the Lord in all things, both good and bad. I am so glad you are home. I know that there is nothing like 'home' even if it's not your house. 😉 Hoping Dw is better really really soon! Can't wait to hear the phone call, hoping for Jubilee! 🙂
You are mean! Lol. 🙂
Linny, you must tell us soon!! You know..the phone call?! Let me guess..you got a call from Home Makeover OR maybe you have TA for Jubilee OR maybe Autumn is all better. You must tell. I'm so glad you all are home…and praying DW can feel better soon. Little Isaiah is way too cute with his little hand braces on. Blesss his heart. What a blessing that you met this doctor. I will soon share on my blog about our trip to Shriners Hospital for Benjamin. 🙂 Hugs, my friend.
Oh you stinker! I am totally excited to find out what your phone call was about.
Is EHM coming to your town???? 🙂
I love that the kiddos were so happy to have you back.
Welcome home – you can stay for awhile, eh? 🙂
I'm awake into the early hours of the morning having been working on computer issues. Before retiring for the evening (morning) I was led to check a couple of blogs to see how I may pray.
God knows what you are dealing with this very moment, and He is watching over you and guiding you. I pray that you are able to get some rest and that tomorrow will be a day of encouragement and renewed strength and health.
So glad you are home safe. I did a lot of driving when my husband was here and fighting cancer. It's exhasting and emotional all in one.
We have not stopped praying for Dwight or Isaiah's healing. May God bless you all with a good nights sleep.
Blessigs, The Chrisman's, CA
I am so happy you guys made it home safely! I bet that was the longest drive ever!
I am praying for Dwight! Praying for a miracle, that he'll lose those symptoms and won't have to go to the ER. ((Hugs))
And yes you're allowed to tease us with your phone call, but I'll still sue! 😉
Dear Linny,
Welcome home! I have been praying for your journey and your sweet Dw.
I pray that the Master Physician will touch Dw and heal him. I hope that you all can get some rest in the next few days.
Blessings,
Alycia
Question, dear friend. Elijah and Elizabeth wanted you to dress them or Elijah and Dwight? Anyway, hope you enjoyed it!
I'm praying for you all, your husband specifically. I hope he feels better soon. It's hard being sick!
Still praying for Dw and your entire family. Will be checking very frequently to read about 'the phone call' 😉
What an incredible dream! I added Dw's name to our special intentions at church too.I can't believe what you just went through, I'm so glad you are all home and safe. It's tomorrow, so any time now would be great to post that surprise phone call…patience is absolutely not one of my virtues.
Sending prayers your way!
we are still praying Linn! God is miraculous, and He is going to continue to do miraculous things for you and your family 🙂
What in the world is wrong with you, woman! After all we've been through with you in the last week…and you are making us WAIT for good news? That is just cruel and unusual punishment.
You should work for a marketing company. You really know how to hook and lure people! Heehee.
I guess I have to forgive your twisted mind, probably lack of sleep or something…Maybe we need to have a day of prayer for you too!
Will be praying all day…at LEAST keep us updated on DW.
My guess is that your new home will be built via a TV show. Praying for DW.
I won't stop praying and I'm sure glad your home.
I can't wait to hear the news but I will try to be patient and wait to hear.
Linny,
You have earned the right to tease us with your fabulous news!
Still praying and praising God for answering because HE IS!
Love,
Holly- Purpose Driven Family
I am so so glad you are home!!! I'm praying for Dw- keep us updated on that wonderful guy! How is Isaiah doing?
I am dying to here the news!! Don't make us wait too long!
Blessings,
Jean
What! I can't handle the suspense. Can't wait to hear! Still praying!
I'm gonna take a guess about the phone call: the hospital called and waived the bill!!!
I'm so glad you're home. Prayers will continue to go up as a sweet smelling savor to our Lord.
your blog is SO inspiring! and i will definitely keep praying for your husband. May GOD bless you guys!
We keep praying for your family and are excited to see what the Lord is doing!
We PRAISE YOU because Dw is fearfully and wonderfully made; YOUR works are wonderful, We know that FULL well.
Hold on to this promise..He is LOVING!
Ahhh, you're killing me with these teaser posts 🙂 Now I will have to be obsessively checking your blog all day long waiting to find out about the phone call!
Glad to hear that you made if home safe and sound, and that your hubby was able to get some good sleep. I'll keep praying for his healing!
~Amy
Hope everyone is resting no trips to the hospital were in order!
Praying here in Ohio for all of you!
Enough already with the secrets! We can't take it! Was it EHM?!!!!!
Sheri
so thankful you're home safe. Keep us posted on Dw. We love you guys!
We will continue to pray..praising God you are all home safe!
I am praying that Dw feels better after the trip to ER. What a journey you have been on since the first of the year! Just one thing after the other. It has to turn around, and turn around soon, for you. I am praying steadily for you, Dw and the rest of your family!
praying!
In the middle of major cleaning God prompted me to stop and check your blog. Praying.
a quickie to let you know we haven't stopped praying! Our children are now involved praying for your family and Dw. Wish you could be a fly on the wall at bedtime around our little prayer circle on our son's bed.
Praying
Can't wait to hear the great news!!
We are continuing our prayers for all of you!
Blessings,
Jenn
I hope it's good news about sweet Jubilee!! How is she?
Still praying!
All the best,
Nicole A. in OH
So glad you are all home again. Please, please, please – let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do. We will, of course, continue praying. Love you all!
oh that's just mean! dying to hear…
Your life is never dull, is it?!!
Continuing to pray for Dw, for all of your precious babies and for you.
Blessings,
Sarah
awww, i'm so sorry that y'all are back in the hospital. i'm praying for a quick turnaround for dw. i'm so excited about your memory box. i entered that giveaway a long time ago and hope hope HOPE i get to win!
i consider it PURE JOY to pray for you and know that the Lord is doing amazing things in and through you.
and i absolutely CANNOTWAITONEMOREMINUTE about the phone call. i'm waiting. . .
while i wait, i think i'll pray for y'all some more, too.
blessings to you!
praying!
Linny continued prayers here. I'll be patiently waiting to hear what the excitement was. Hugs and love
did you see this article? a worker at a hospital in denver exposed thousands of patients to Hep C. i reember Dw had surgery, but didn't know where.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,530351,00.html?test=latestnews
Welcome Home Saunders family… continued prayers for you all Julie B
We are praying for your entire family!
NEVER- won't stop praying until he is completely healed!!!!
Oh no! Praying here for your precious husband! You continue to amaze me! I cannot imagine having to face all that you have in the last year. Satan is surely threatened by your family, and the Lord has recieved much glory from your faith and perseverence.
Can't wait to see what the exciting news is….. don't torture us too long!
You are quite the tease! Reminds me of those old suspense shows with the ending of, "stay tuned next week for the exciting conclusion…!"
I have had Dw in my prayers often, although I confess I did not specifically pray for ministering angels. I have been horrified with the awfulness of his hepatitis. One of my children has hep-B, but we have never had a flare-up, and honestly, I am very naive about all of the complications. You guys will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers often. Blessings!
~Linda from Northern Colorado
Praying for DW, and, since it's Tuesday, I'm wondering why you haven't told us about the phone call….so I'm hoping and praying you aren't in the hospital again,
Blessings,
Robbie
Praying for you amazing husband! I will keep checking back to make sure all is well.
Blessings.
Amy
I just wanted to mention that I love coming to your blog…your spirit is so refreshing and even though you are going through deep valley's right now, you show me every day through your trials that God is real in your life and your trust and faith in Him blows me away. You and your family have blessed me so much. We continue to pray for complete healing for DW.