Precious Treasures

October 24, 2011 Linny Saunders46 Comments

We are so thankful that Emma is feeling much better! Thank you so much for all your prayers. Little Miss Ruby Grace has an IV port in her little tiny hand and we have to put medicine in each day. Please don’t stop praying!! Ruby loves to suck her index finger on her right hand……

Ruby needs your prayers!

October 24, 2011 Linny Saunders36 Comments

Quick Update: Linn took Ruby to the international doctors today. She has been throwing up a great deal and has a high fever. We know that she has an infection in the brain. They gave her an IV and are treating her for Meningitis as a worst case scenario. This of course is very…

In My Arms {f.o.r.e.v.e.r.}

October 23, 2011 Linny Saunders58 Comments

This morning I was granted total custody of Ruby Grace since I was able to give the official document. Some homes allow immediate custody by adoptive parents. This one does not. Anyway, the papers were signed and I ran to change our littlest African Princess. We had brought the sweetest soft pink romper…

University of Trials Update

October 23, 2011 Linny Saunders13 Comments

We all know that we life has us all in the University of Trials as we learn and grow and then learn some more. But there should be a summer break too – right? We are desperately needing that summer break… I think you all understand. But as of yet, we must be getting our…

A quick prayer request….

October 21, 2011 Linny Saunders26 Comments

Those of you who know the landscape of Uganda know that much of it requires you to walk. A lot! Last evening it was unusually dark as she began to leave the baby home. They have paved a small portion of the driveway but she could not see where it ended. As she stepped forward…

Ruby Grace is Ours

October 20, 2011 Linny Saunders193 Comments

Finally! The news we had been fasting, praying, pleading to hear Ruby Grace is ours. I skyped a few minutes ago with Dw and all the kids {and S too} and little Miss Ruby even smiled for them. She was cooing and amazingly I was able to translate: “I can’t wait till I’m home with…

dw – with a little bit of dis and dat

October 19, 2011 Linny Saunders27 Comments

Hello Bloggy friends, followers, and lurkers, Thank you for being such a support to my wonderful wife and Emma while they are in Uganda. I’m sure your prayer support is rockin heaven and God is taking notice of the fervent prayers of all of you. Your comments mean so much to keep Linny going and…

Eight Ministering Angels

October 18, 2011 Linny Saunders54 Comments

Yesterday we were returning from the baby home and we were stopping at the front desk to get our room key. Just as we went to step inside the building a woman was leaving. She did a double take and stepping back said, “Linny?” I looked at her trying to place her face. …

Have You Ever Seen One of These Up Close?

October 16, 2011 Linny Saunders28 Comments

Emmy and I were running up to the guest house the other day. It is directly above the baby home where our sweet little treasure currently resides. We walk a fairly long driveway to the guest house after we turn off the main road. As we approached the guard at the guest house all…

Moments with Love…

October 15, 2011 Linny Saunders5 Comments

My Whitey has been praying that each day we would see God’s loving hand on our lives while we are here in Uganda. One of the sweetest blessings this past week was the privilege of having lunch with one of my dear bloggy – turned real-life friends. Her name is Love. An outspoken…

Linny Lee Saunders

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