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!!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

OChristGiving Day

 Even the dogs had lots of fun...that's Lexi {Abi & Ryan's dog} with Charlee....five dogs altogether...Kimber {Ty & Sarah's dog}...Mogley {Ab&Ry's other dog} and our Nelly & Charlee...the dogs all had a blast as well....

Autumn was able to come for two days....up until about 2 days before it looked like her work wasn't going to let her off at all....Power of Prayer!!
Making ornaments together.... 


 A Christmas Tree decorated for Thanksgiving....with ornaments we mostly made....to celebrate together the holidays that Tyler will be gone for.....
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 Nothing like a big brother's love...








My mom

We've said our good-byes....many tears....the blessing of family.....hearts joined together forever....
Closing up and heading toward home....Lord willing, to Flagstaff tonight....Thankful for the memories...more pictures to come.

15 Simply Sweet Words:

Kim Foo said...

Linny - what a BEAUTIFUL time and celebration. Praying for Tyler's safety and the rest. :)

Rachel said...

Beautiful!

as written by Barbara said...

Prayers for safe journeys & safe returns.

Barbara Lyman :-)

Christy said...

Prayers for Tyler and your whole family. Looks like a wonderful celebration. When my husband was in Iraq, my Mother-in-law kept the Christmas tree up until he returned (in April) to celebrate. :)

Mo said...

I love it! OChristgiving! Praying for safety for your entire family wherever they may be.

Toyin O. said...

Have safe trip home; looks like you had a blessed time. Just wanted to thank you for visiting my blog and your gracious comment; to God be the glory.

Tracy said...

Oh my goodness! When you said that you said your goodbyes I got all teary eyed. Thats a tough one.
FLAGSTAFF??? I only live about an hour from there. Are you all gonna be spending the night there? huh? huh? : )

"Are These Kids All Yours?" said...

What a Blessing!!! Praying for your mommy's heart that longs for more of that!!!

Janet and Kevin said...

Happy Christ-giving day for you all! Praying for Tyler's safety.

Love,
Janet and gang

the Nest Keeper said...

ahhhhhhhhh. moocho tears! Dear Lord--- what it must do to a grown son to feel so adored, so deeply delighted for him. What an EXTREME HONOR for the rest of us, that he serves, as he serves our country. Thank you.... from the bottom of our hearts. You have a fine son.

Freedom Hollow Farmgirl said...

Praying for journey mercies for your family as you all head your separate ways.

Praying a hedge of protection be placed around TY and his battlion as they deploy.

Blessings,
Suzanne

Goodness and Mercy Mom said...

Looking at your precious pics makes me 1)want to be part of your family, and 2) want my family to be like yours. Oh how amazing that you all gathered for a holiday marathon for Tyler.

Praying for his safety and for your healing. Those two packaged together would make the perfect gift for OChristGiving Day!

Much Love,
Kathie

Oh Dear said...

I love OChristgiving Day!
Just prayed for Tyler and was that Everyone Poops he was reading?

Walker Family said...

Hi Linny,

I've been reading your blog for a couple of years now (!) and have not been leaving comments or come out of comments. So, today is as good a day as any to say "Hi Linny! You have been a blessing to me! I pray often for you and your family and I thank God for the work that He is doing in you and through you." Along those lines, I wanted to encourage you that your words on this blog are making an eternal impact for God's kingdom. Your words about adoption were one of many factors that has led us to adopt! We are working to bring home a precious child from South Korea right now.

In Christ,
Sarah from Leavenworth, KS (Army!)

Mom Of Many said...

Oh dear! That would indeed be the book. It's Abi's for Finn. LOL...couldn't believe you could tell...you must be very well-versed in it! xo