This morning I called a family meeting before we did our Bible Time. We had alot of things that we had to talk about! (More on that soon!)
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Anyway, every one of my little guys wanted to sit on my lap….so I asked Emmy to grab my camera…..really sweet friends….next month I turn the big 5-1 and I will officially be in my 50’s….but to me – there is nothing sweeter than some of my sweet boatload all stuffed on my lap.
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I thought you’d want to share my joy too. God is just so good to me. I giggle that I am “old” and should be empty-nesting but I have the joyful pleasure of snuggling with these sweet babies….and loving them….and telling them how precious they are every single day. …….and how Jesus loves them soooo much………yup, mess and all….I am having a blast!!! 
What an incredible group you got there my friend. The smiles say it all. Hugs
I love these pics, Linny, with your lap full. I am 52, so right there with you…when rest of the world is empty nexting at our age!
They are three of the sweetest faces, ever! Give them all kisses from us!
Yes, you are SUCH a blessed mommy. I know you would have it no other way 🙂
Can't wait to help out the ministry. I think they do AMAZING work.
You know I turned 51 in May and as I read your post I forgot how old I am- I was almost excited that you were (but aren't) older than me. I gotcha by a couple months!
I feel the same way I am so loving having this kids- I feel like why God have you blessed me so much as to have these precious children in my life. I get a little nervous about two more and then I think hey, if you can do it, so can I 😉
When I think about our Lord- I know it will be no problem at all! I am his servant and he is equipping me for the mission! Bring on some more!!
I'm in for the blog shower- I just can't remember if I've done it yet! 😉
I've been a little overwhelmed with my house this week so I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that I'm not the only house that shows it is a place where little ones live.
You are truly blessed and I pray I am never an empty nester.
Were any of your children older when you adopted? We are considering an older child from China in Dec who's not doing well in current home. Any thought? dawn djnews@juno.com
Linny –
You are a great encourager. Your joy in loving your children is a great example to all of us. Thanks for sharing.
I am with you, Sandee, and Jean. I turn 51 in November and have never been happier as we are now waiting on our third son who is still in Ch*na and will be two on October 23rd.
Our home is crowded and messy – with running two small businesses and having a little one again with all those toys and things. Our once beautiful and serene family room that was our haven from the world is now a four-year-old's playroom with just enough room left over for our sofa and chairs! LOL!
Oh, but we are filled with SO MUCH JOY as we live this life! Praising Jesus that he has brought these children into our lives now even at our ADVANCED ages!
Thank you for encouraging us to follow God's plan even though at times we have been scared to death. His plans are always so much better than our own.
Happy not to be an empty-nester,
Janet, Kevin, Ted, Philip, and waiting for Eli
What a sweet picture! You are blessed!
That is one cute pile of joy!!!! I find myself enjoying the simple moments more with our youngest now that I realize how fast they grow up!!
Such joy they are 🙂
I should introduce myself. HI! I found your blog about a month ago and I cannot stay away. I've been forwarding your blog to everyone close to me. Your family is beautiful and I am inspired to trust God more through your words.
These pictures made me tear up. They are so beautiful.