To Each of You Out There

I have giggled my way through your 67 comments…
Thank you for the giggles!
And for the few who emailed me:
Shameless Rett, absolutely shameless!
Hezra, girlfriend, I laughed and laughed at your email.  
And you know the moral of the story?
Stop reading your phone in bed!!
Catherine & Hewett Happenings & Jill F.  – 
We sooo wish that was it.  
Morgan, I miss you and your sisters too!
Kelli – my Iowa friend – 
so thankful for the day we met!
Stacy – You even goggled it?  
*giggling uncontrollably*

Miss K Characters:  I wish we were too!

I love you all, you make my life so much fun!
bethr1081 and Kelly – 
We ARE expecting a new grandbaby.
But no, that’s not it! 



Elizabethd – they are beautiful aren’t they?
Dana – way to go on your upcoming news!
Luana – so you were even wondering as you ran errands?  
Fantastic guess!


BUT 
nope, that’s not it either!
April, Alicia, Jean, Feona, Sara, Kathy, Small Town Joy
I sincerely hope you all were able to sleep!

If not….I owe you a coffee…wait!  
That will keep you awake too!

and lastly…



Amy & Sarah Dalton – can’t believe it was the 
cliff hangar that 

brought you both out of lurkdom……

the giveaway couldn’t even do it??
Secretly, 
I just want you both to know that
 I knew you guys were out there lurking away 
{cause of the web cam I have at your homes, 
so that’s why I had to do the cliff hangar – 
to see if that would lure you out!  haha}
Okay, so here’s the question?
Which should I do FIRST?
the giveaway drawing 

or ~

 tell the story behind the cliffhanger?
*Post your vote…


and the most votes….


I’ll do next.*
And yes, I am grinning as I post this. 

I can’t help myself.
  

Blame it all on post-menopausal madness….

 or being a mom of many….

 or sleep deprivation….

or just moving….

or…..

168 thoughts on “To Each of You Out There

  1. ahhhhhh your killing me smalls!!! I vote for either one just please please let us know. Wait actually I changed my mind. I vote for your news. I am more excited about that, no wait the giveaway, oh I don't know!! Ahhhhhhh 🙂

  2. Seriously Linny? You are killing me here! I have been refreshing Blogger ALL DAY waiting for this news! For Pete's sake!

    The news, the news! I want the news! I will send you my phone number. Just tell me!

  3. Oh the story behind the cliff hanger please. I don't do at all well with suspense I can't say I am dying to hear because I have a dear friend who had taught me well about watching what we say and the importance of our words. So I am eagerly awaiting (not dying) to hear your interesting news.

  4. The cliff hanger!!!! It's killin' me! I've checked you blog a million times today waiting for an update! I get SO excited to see you've left an update… only to be waiting again!!! EeeEEEp!!! Now another night waiting?!!!? I can't handle the suspense! I feel like I need to hit fast forward, like I do on the DVR when left in suspense! LOL!

  5. I missed that post!! I know what it is!! You're comin' to RI for PIE!

    hehehee!!!;)

    Probably not:(

    Anyhoo, I say spill the beans!! The winner (who wouldn't be me if I were the only one entered) …can wait.

    This sounds goooooood!!

  6. Linny,

    I am super excited about the giveaway drawing but… I just can't stand not knowing something so… I say the story behind the cliff hanger!

    Can't wait!

    Love and blessings,

    Rose

  7. Linny,
    You know everyone wants to know what the cliffhanger is. I vote cliffhanger. Of course, it would be more fun for you to do the giveaway and make us all wait and wait. Have fun and enjoy. The best things in life come to those who wait or at least that's how the saying goes.
    Blessings,
    Christy

  8. Ok REALLY! You know you are killing us all like children waiting for Christmas morning, which BTW I became an expert package opener and rewrapper because I HATE suspense so i vote for TELL!!

  9. There will be only "a few" memory boxes but the news will benefit everyone's curiosity. To benefit more people , and because I don't tend to win things :),- I vote for the news first.

  10. drawing…no cliffhanger…no drawing….cliffhanger!!

    regardless, this 20 year old college student will most likely be hitting that refresh button on your blog numerous times during classes until you tell us!

  11. Oh…Linny! You are such a tease! I am voting for the news on what is coming!!!! Sending big hugs, lots of thank you smooches and a big smile your way for whats just around the corner…Can't wait!

  12. Oh Goodness! Either one is fine by me…but my guess is your other treasure, I wish I could remember her name, is getting to come home. If that is the case, congratulations to you all…if not, I hope her time is soon!

  13. I'm coming out of lurkdom to vote. . . tell the rest of the story! I have checked back repeatedly today to see if you had posted anything. Linny, you are an inspiration to me . . . daily. Thank you.

  14. Tell the story…PLEASE! Seriously, I had to quit my job and move out of state JUST to figure out how to come out of lurkdom and vote! Just kidding, but figuring out how to come out of hiding is the first thing I have done with my new freedom after moving today. I can't wait to hear and am already praying for your new adventures!

  15. EITHER! Just pick one…the suspense is killing me!! I'm constantly refreshing this page!! lol! And I definitely have other things to be doing…laundry, dishes, tending to my 4 littles (one home 2 months now from China! yea!) Oh…did I mention Laundry??? PUHLEEZZZZ…Tell us something! 🙂

  16. Since you had IVO labeled at the bottom of your last post, I wasn't AS far out on the cliff waiting! And since I didn't enter into the giveaway, I suppose I'll vote for the newest NEWS!! 🙂

  17. Definitely the cliffhanger!!!!
    The giveaway is great but really the cliffhanger is a MUST share…now!!!! Please, humor this Mama of many…this is like reading a good book that's missing the last few pages;-)

  18. Cliffhanger!! 🙂 Yes, I am coming out of lurkdom to say that. hehe! (I've been a reader and prayer partner since the fire.) Love you & your family dearly!

  19. Linny! The Story behind the cliffhanger!!!!! That's why I read your blog, because of the awesome, awe-inspiring stories!!!! Yes, I am excited about the Memorial Box, but the story sounds divine!

  20. Linny, Linny, Linny!!! I was so excited to see you post and then you did it again. That's just plain naughty! I vote that you give us the story first and then pick my name for the Memorial Box giveaway! 🙂

    Hugs,
    Amy P.

  21. As wonderful as the giveaway is…please oh please tell us about the cliffhanger…! Can we vote more than once? Ha! =)
    **Still praying and believing in healing for Big Dave**

  22. You are killing me!! I just got all five of my children in bed and was looking forward to a nice relaxing few minutes of reading before an early bedtime myself. Now you've got me too giddy to sleep:)
    PLEASE finish your news! Your blog is better than any late-night TV show cliffhanger!!

  23. The cliffhanger, the cliffhanger, the cliffhanger. Please please please. The cliffhanger! I've been reading your blog for over a year now and have never commented. I can no longer silently sit on the sidelines. The cliffhanger. Please!!! (Oh, and I do so love your blog!)

  24. CLIFFHANGER! Cliffhanger cliffhanger cliffhanger cliffhanger cliffhanger! CLIFFHANGER!

    I figured, ya know, since you spend all your time around those littles that maybe stomping my feet and shouting and whining like a three-year-old might get your attention.

    Did it work? 🙂 *bats eyelashes* I love your teases, Linny! (Even if they do drive me a bit crazy!)

  25. Do the story first, then the drawing. No, wait……do the drawing first and THEN the story. OK, hold on, I change my mind….first the story and then the drawing. Wait a second, the drawing followed by the story. Ah heck, I can't decide so I guess I'll just wait & see what happens!!!

  26. I have checked several times today for an update!!! My vote is for the cliffhanger. I'm dyin to know what has had you on your knees for so very long…

  27. Since I rarely win anything- I say the cliff hanger! Would love to know what God has in store for you next! I really hope it involves a little girl in Africa 🙂

  28. Oh my goodness!!!! You HAVE to tell the story first!!! I have checked and rechecked a bajillion times… I even followed your labels to try and figure out what it might be. Oh please Linny don't keep us hanging. 🙂
    amy

  29. well, i say let us in on the "news" since i am not in the running for the other! haha, nothing like pure selfishness!!! i have never commented and not sure why i did this time except that i remember your family often as we ponder our 3rd adoption (6th child). 99% of those around us think we're nuts. so i have to stick to the blogosphere to right my perspective and you certainly help with that. so thank you!

  30. You are such a "MOM!" as my kids proclaim as I tease them to frustration with a huge grin on my face (having a huge secret or surprise just tickles me to give them little hints and clues!)

    Well, as much as I love a giveaway, I have to admit I am so much more interested in the news! God is so a.w.e.s.o.m.e! that I can't wait to hear how He is moving!

    Hmmm… I don't think I used enough exclamation marks here…

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Can't wait to hear and rejoice as He calls you and your precious family to the next step.

  31. Definitely the story behind the Cliff Hanger!! PLEASE!!! I can NOT wait to hear!
    sitting on the e.d.g.e. of my seat in great anticipation!
    I'm giggling too!
    Love,
    Julie

  32. Alright…I am delurking with this one. Please tell us story behind the cliffhanger. I've read your blog for awhile now, and I think that in honor of my delurking you should just tell the story ASAP!!!

    -Allison

  33. Are you serious?! You're keeping us waiting another day? I've got a little one in the hospital for a transfusion and I'm on my way to china in six days and you're distracting me! Smiling as I type, spill the beans!

  34. You've got to be kidding me. I've been checking all day for the cliff hanger! Clearly, the cliffhanger should be told first! I can't stand it! I've not witnessed your cruel side until now…. Haha

    Derek

  35. PLEASE end the suspense and put us out of our misery! :o). The giveaways are great, but the winners will have to wait for the mail anyway, so please do tell! (you can see patience is not my strongest quality, my curiosity overides it!)

  36. Linny, Now this post brought me out of lurkdom. You do a great job of building suspense. There is in you somewhere – in your spare time (LOL)- perhaps a suspense novel? Got me smiling tho! My vote: heavens to bitsy, tell us the news…

  37. Oh, Linny, you're such a stinker! Always loving to drag it out and get your bloggies wondering. 🙂 You'd better tell us that cliffhanger soon or you'll have a number of us showing up on your doorstep to find out what it is.

  38. Linnnnnnnnnny! I didn't comment on yesterdays post but I can't wait anymore. News please. Oh and how can you just drop a comment about a new grandbaby but no details! Help I'm too far away to come knock on your door, but I may start looking up flights xxx Susan

  39. a new ministry….. (that's my guess!)

    and there was an article in our Sunday paper on Big Dave (we are in Cleveland.) I came here to see if there was an update…I will look for the caring bridge site now 🙂

  40. CLIFFHANGER PLEASE!!
    I have been a little out of the loope the last couple weeks, and have been playing catch up..still praying for y'all all the time!
    Carrie

  41. Hello Linny,
    Ok, I'm coming out of lurkedom! Sorry it took me so long. I truly am loving your family and all that you share. thank you so much for opening your heart up to all of us and sharing what is on your heart. Your children are beautiful. Ok, my vote is for you to tell the story first. Dying to hear what it is…
    Molly – from Mentor, Ohio

  42. CLIFF. HANGER! Seriously, you are pure evil! hahahahaha! I though, "oh, great! I can't wait to hear what it was." and you didn't even say it on this post! Well, I love a surprise, and I can't wait to hear what yours is!

  43. Both I have been anxiously waiting for…But I think Ill have to say the 'story behind the cliffhanger' I have absolutely NO IDEA what it is so you will most likely COMPLETLY suprise me:)

    By the way…I didn't know you were expecting a new grandbaby! you will have to share more on that!

    Oh…I have a good idea! Maybe you could share them BOTH at once!!! Double exictement! Change my first vote… I now vote for both of them TOGETHER!!

  44. cliff hangar!!!

    I love how much fun you are having in the midst of what many would say is a hard time – adjusting to a new home and lifestyle. Thanks for being you!
    CLIFF HANGAR(Your joy is such a big part of the blessing and testimony you are to us.)

    and did I mention: CLIFF Hangar

  45. PICK ME! PICK ME!!! I vote spill the beans! The giveaway is FUN! And exciting! No doubt!!! BUT…I think what you will have to tell us will be super duper exciting! AND I bet it is totally a God thing! Which is everything you do BUT I love love love to hear your God stories! They inspire! They teach! They remind you to examine your life and the things you hold important! Among a million other things that reading your blog has taught me over the last few years! So c'mon! Tell us already!

  46. Oh my goodness! YOU ARE KILLING ME!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
    I didn't post yesterday but I am with everyone else dying from the suspense. I want the cliffhanger ending.
    And the giveaway! but if I can only have one I'll take the story!

  47. All Right!!
    I mean seriously!!
    Spill the cliffhanger!! We can wait for the memorial box!
    Should have known you would torture us another day!!
    PEOPLE… DO NOT Eg this woman on!
    Sheri!!

  48. You're killing us here! Seriously, I am sick with worry (ok, maybe it's just a cold from the petri dish called 'daycare'). You MUST share the news!! If you don't, I'm going to load up ALL of my kids and my dog, drive to your house–stopping along the way for all the other lurkers and their children–and knock on your front door!

    Share, please.

  49. Oh please, oh please tell us your cliff-hanger news first! I am so sure it has to due with another little Treasure…the joy behind your words gives me that idea 🙂

  50. Ok, I'm coming out of lurkdom to cheerfully yell, "spill the news!!!" We can do the giveaway another day. I haven't been around enough to know you very well but if I was forced to guess…. I'd say you'll be adopting again very soon.
    So don't keep us waiting… spill it!

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