Our Boatload of Dreams.....
Welcome to Our Place Called Simplicity.
We invite you into our lives with one goal in mind: that you would be encouraged to live simply and truly love one another.
Married for 33 years, we are the parents of many. Eleven {so far} children. Eight of whom are adopted. We also have four sons and a daughter that we are parents of in Uganda as well. They were raised on the streets and had no parents until we "adopted" them 3+ years ago. So we really have sixteen children total {with more on the way}.
After 7+ weeks in Uganda, Emma {18} and I recently returned to the United States with our newest addition - a baby girl named Ruby Grace. Dw and Emma were leading a missions team in June 2011 where they had the privilege of meeting Ruby - a tiny 11 month old gem weighing only 6 lbs.
Our oldest daughter Abigail and her husband finally{!} allowed us the privilege of being Mimi and Jaja by bringing us our very first grand baby {from Uganda}...making us now, officially, a multi-generational adoptive family. Proof that adoption is a very, very good thing!
We've had the privilege of adopting our treasures from all over the world, some dubbed "special needs" we are convinced that the only TRUE special need a child has is to have a family.
Our peers are empty nesters, but we are certain that given this option to any orphan - "old mom and dad" or "no mom and dad", all would still vote for the old ones. So here we are - the old ones....doing it again....
If you are need of encouragement or wonder if God is able to move your mountain, please head over to the sidebar where Special Posts are listed. Start at Our Wild Adventure Part 1. You will be reminded of Almighty God's deep love for the orphan and how He will move mountains on their behalf....we call Him the Miracle-Working, Mountain-Moving, Awe-Inspiring, Gasp-Giving God!! Yippee Jesus!!
I am humbled beyond words and ever so grateful that the Lord is fulfilling a promise He gave me way back in 1982..."making the barren woman to be at home - the joyful mother of children" (Psalms 113:9). How I praise His name!!
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9 Simply Sweet Words:
ohmylanta!!!!!
i have a friend who i have been praying for. he's been searching and praying for God to reveal to him where he should be. I'll mention this to him.
and on another note....
how did the granite tiles work out? did you love them. i saw some pics of the kitchen (before the fire....) and it was BEAUTIFUL! (sorry if I just made you miss it some more.)
praying for your family.
and on another note....
our church is having a trivia night for a youth fundraiser and the table can have a theme. ours is going to be "support / pray for out troops" i'm thinking on some of the ribbon's i'm going to write down names of people we know who are currently deployed, and your sweet tyler is on my list.
Oh how I wish Chris was a pastor, OK not really. We love God dearly but not our calling. What about a auto technician? Looking for one of those?
By the way I tell you that little China prince of yours always has the most beautiful smile on his face. Is he ever grumpy?
Praying God directs you to the right people for each position. Hugs..
Hi Linn,
I may know some interested applicants. Could you pop me an email and tell me about your church ... is there a church website I can peruse?
Laurel
laurel@ajourneyoffaith.net
Linn,
I may know a Worship Pastor . . . someone we knew and dearly loved in Florida. Should I direct him to the church website?
Hugs~
Tina
OOHH...one of my dearest friends from Bible college is presently seeking God for direction. He recently resigned his pastorate. I have sent him the info...WOW...I can tell you right now, if this ever came to be, I would be on the next plan to Durango...not only would I get to see my precious friends, but YOU, too!!!!
Hugs...nancy in CT (and ShaoXi!)
Um you have me confused now. I'm not Melanie but I have a friend Melanie that follows your blog and yes we are Chris and Sarah. I really only go by Sarah. I was known as giggle box when I was a kid but that's it.
I have no idea what is going on between you and my dear friend, Sarah. :) But, her comment made me laugh out loud (for real). funny! My husband teaches at a seminary - would it be helpful for him to direct some of his students who are about to graduate to your church's website? Praying for God's perfect provision for your church in His perfect timing.
Hi Linn!
Love you blog! My husband and I have been in the adoption process before and are currently at Seminary in Texas. We ADORE Colorado and would love to be serving the Lord there someday.
Many blessings,
Heather
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