So much I want to say, sooo sad wisdom dictates otherwise.
In the meantime….
This morning I was sitting having a cup of coffee where we are at. There was worship music in the background. Don’t know about you, but worship music does it every time, if I am near the verge of tears. The worship song that was playing was, “Here I am to worship…..I’ll never know how much it cost, to see my sin upon the cross…” And tears flooded my eyes.
The power of that song beautifully penned expresses what my heart was feeling. Yes, my sins put Him there, upon that cross and it’s only because of that cross that I have been saved to worship Him. I can never thank Him enough for loving me. For saving me. For rescuing a very broken young girl. It has been said that He who has been forgiven much loves much. I have been forgiven so much and it is out of a heart of thankfulness that Dw and I do what we do. That, at 52, I am here in Uganda. That I want orphans to know the love of family who care and want them part. That I want sick little babies to have someone to call them theirs. That I want people set free from their past. It is because of Him and only Him. He set me free from so much pain.
I owe Him all.
I am sad that wisdom tells you not to share because I have gained so much perspective and insight when you have. I have told you before that your blog is like a devotional pointing me toward God in all things. May you and your family continue to be blessed and be a blessing to many people as you continue to grow and love on one another!
That is a worship song that means so much to me too.
Praying for you! May the Lords peace fill you today. May the Lord speak the words in your ear, that I wish I had to comfort you!
Amen! Amen! Know that for every negative comment you get there are many of us out here who admire what you do and are lifting you up in prayer…and wish we could do what you do, but we each have our place (calling).
Keep up the God work.
Lori
LOVE, HUGS AND LOTS OF PRAYERS. XXX XOX XXX
I know what you mean about a painful past and the redemptive nature of the atoning blood of Jesus Christ. No book, other than the Holy Bible, no human being has ever been able to cure me of the crippling memories and shame from my childhood which led me to living many years in sin. Only the Holy Spirit has been able to minister to my brokenness and teach me how to be a mom and a wife and a friend. Only Jesus has been able to show me my true worth in His eyes, and it is there where I have found my place.
Dear Linny ~ Could you ever have imagined, 25 years ago, that He had a Baby Girl for you when you were 52? Isn't that amazing?! Oh, how He loves you, my Sister! He holds you close to His Heart and He knows that you soak Him in. He grew you! He grew you to a place where you would take in the broken children who had no one else to love them into health. I am so proud to know you, to call you Sister and I look forward to spending Eternity with you! I'm Praying for you. I love you! ~ Jo
Very good message, and oh so true! I am sad, very sad, that because of a few people, I do not get to read about how things are really going. How are things with Sarah, what is really happening with little Ruby, it makes me sad to know that all the things I looked forward to hearing about, are no more. I'm still praying, trusting that all is well.
Soooo agree! Thank you for answering God's call. There are so many beautiful children rescued due to your example. Continuing to pray for mountains and fevers and everything.
Let it rain, let it rain.
Open the floodgates of Heaven
The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad
Let the distance shores rejoice
Clouds and thick darkness surround him
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne
A fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side
His lightning lights up the world
The earth sees and trembles
The mountains melt like wax before the Lord
Before the Lord of all the earth
The Heavens proclaim His righteousness
And all peoples will see His Glory
We want to see Your Glory, God!
Do you want to see His Glory?
Lift your voices, lift your hands!
Let it rain, let it rain.
Open the floodgates of Heaven
Lifting you and Emma and Sweet Ruby to the feet of Jesus, praying for your hearts praying for healing praying for this adoption process of how ever many children the Lord gives you to be blessed and annointed and for the right eyes and hands to see and touch the documents and for the proces to be the fastest ever.
I agree Linny that is a beautiful and meaningful worship song. It makes me cry also.
Have been praying and wondering how things are going with Sarah Jane. Hopefully well.
continuing to pray for Ruby and for you and Emma and DW and the other waiting at home for you.
Praying for the Lord to bring comfort and peace to your heart today. {{{{HUGS}}}}
So beautiful, Linny! Praying for you, Ruby and all the family- especially your little ones in the US. I am sure they miss you. I am praying God's peace and comfort over them. Looking forward to the day you return with your two newest treasures!
Linny can you not post details about what is going on anymore because of the hateful comments people left? If so please do not let them deter you; I miss hearing about everything!
Linny, are you not posting details anymore because of the hateful comments from others before? If so, please do not let them deter you, I really miss hearing about whats going on!
Lifting you up in prayer!
Oh Linny,
I echo the feelings of being so sad that you may not be able to fully share. I understand, yet your words always touch me so deeply and point us to the creator. Continue to fight the good fight. Praying in earnest for you, emma, Sara, Ruby and the rest of the family back home:)He is using you!
Sara
I am disappointed that you no longer feel comfortable posting updates about your sweet girls. I looked forward to reading each update and found them inspirational for my own life. Watching God work miracles in the lives of your girls is an incredible experience. I thank you for sharing all that you do as it has meant a lot to me since I found your blog over 14 months ago. Your life is a beautiful testiment to God and all the wonderous things He can do if we let him.
Linny, I too love that song and I am often moved to tears when I really sing those words from my heart! I have been forgiven so much. I love your heart for these children and wanting their best!
Ditto, Halee Burch! I do miss hearing what is happening with your progress, yet I respect the fact that you haven't posted on things as well.
I pray that you will remain encouraged as you walk out the steps to adopting both girls. I pray God will continue to surround you with his peace and joy as his plan is being carried out on the girls behalf. I pray for healing of hearts and bodies that they may be strong enough to travel soon!
God's hand is not shorten…He knows and He cares. I praise Him for surrounding you with his angels of protection as you are away from your family.
A shame you can't share your journey and heart, but understand how fragile it is. I am praying for you all and against the enemy . We are supporting you through it all. Praying for Jubilee and Autumn as well, Any news? Love Lori Florida
I wish I can know Christ more deeper and personally like you do. Thankful to Him that you enjoy this closenes with Him and it's evident by your love for His orphans 🙂
Maybe once when you have Ruby Grace and Sarah Jane safely home, you can share the many awesome, miraculous things that He's done? I hope so 🙂
Hope Ruby Grace's fever have gone down, and things are going well for both her and Sarah Jane.
Jesus gave it all so you can be restored and sitting in Uganda loving on your newest treasure. Oh how He loves you!!!
Love you my sweet friend!! And by the way I was still giddy today after yesterday!!!
Hi Linny, I am a new friend here. I have been reading your posts (even older ones) and have been blessed. Thank you so much! God has used you and your beautiful family in speaking to my heart. Now I am waiting to see what He does 🙂 Yippee, Jesus!!
Praying for you and your family, especially for sweet Ruby Grace <3
dear Linny and Dw,
all night last night i kept waking up and praying for precious Ruby Grace. i couldnt stop focusing on how she was annointed with oil. it reminded me, it stirred my heart in a deep way and i wanted to share something very special with you only in hopes that it may comfort your hearts until you bring His royal daughters home. when i was very small and very ill, really beyond help, i was annointed with oil and the congregation prayed heaven's gates open for healing. i remember looking up and saying in my heart,"ok Jesus, im waiting for you!!!" with all the expectation of a 3 yr old. come He did! i felt Him come, like a balm i felt the warmth of His healing power run through me and I healed. My weeping sores closed, my organs stopped bleeding and my body processes normalized. But, most importantly of all I FELT HIM and I KNEW He was with me and He would always be with me and no matter how many times that same spirit of illness has tried to take over HE is always WITH ME. there is nothing like the assurance that you have an ABBA Father and HE IS WITH YOU, A L W A Y S. This is my prayer, my heart's cry for priceless, fragile Ruby Grace. GOd Bless You and may you always know HE is with you. love from Montana