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!!

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Late Night Update on Karl Hujus

I talked to Vicki this evening.

She was so thankful that Autumn was headed back up to stay, after having to work for a couple of days.  Autumn was able to get some of her shifts traded so she'll be up there for several days in a row.

Karl's fever is still not gone, in fact it is a bit higher.  

Please pray that the second antibiotic they are trying would work, 
better yet, pray that the Lord will just heal it - whatever it is!

They are beginning a bit of physical therapy with him.  But the real goal is to have him obey two commands in a row, so he can be transferred to a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center. 

Vicki asked that all would pray that Karl would be able to respond to two commands, one after the other. 

It's two weeks tomorrow since the accident.  Would you join us in asking the Lord to move in a huge way to make the two week day a really good day of progress for Karl {and all who love him}?

Thank you for loving Karl, Autumn and the families involved.

~*~standing together till Karl is healed~*~

12 Simply Sweet Words:

Feona said...

Praying right now! :)

Sandi said...

Linny,
I am learning so much from you through the struggles your family is facing...totally trusting in the Lord to meet all the needs. I haven't stopped praying for Karl and now Tyler and of course your girls in U. I haven't forgotten and neither has God!!! I am so thankful to have a mentor in you and in your family and faith!!! THANK YOU. STILL. PRAYING.

Sandi said...

Linny,
I am learning so much from you through the struggles your family is facing...totally trusting in the Lord to meet all the needs. I haven't stopped praying for Karl and now Tyler and of course your girls in U. I haven't forgotten and neither has God!!! I am so thankful to have a mentor in you and in your family and faith!!! THANK YOU. STILL. PRAYING.

Very Verdant said...

We have been away from home for the weekend and I have been so anxious to get back home and read all the updates. Karl and your families have been on my heart. I am glad to hear the updates and will continue to pray for full recovery.

Susan A said...

Standing together in praying. For the fever to go down and for responding to two or more commands in a row.

Suzette said...

Praying in the name of Jesus that Karl would obey the commands spoken and today would be a day of healing!

afae2c40-bb74-11e0-b040-000bcdcb5194 said...

Stumbled on your blog while researching adoption. Praying in Kenya that Karl will be healed completely, and that will start with a reduced fever and ability to follow commands.

Carol said...

Prayed this morning, then got on line and saw your prayer request. Praying for all of you-- Autumn and Karl, Emma, Ty and Sarah, Ruby, Sarah Jane, and you and Dwight.

Rita and John said...

Still praying for Karl's healing and for strength for Autumn and all of you.... Thank you for the continued updates so we can be more focused in our prayers.

Leveta said...

Still praying here for Karl and so thankful you all had a safe trip to see your son and that your time together will be sweet and filled with wonderful times.
Leveta

thesleepyknitter said...

Praying every day for each victory you request on Karl's behalf! May God hear and provide in His great mercy.

Lynne said...

Linny - Standing Together.........praying for Karl. My prayers continue from Missouri, for everything listed - and more. God is working miracles. xoxoxo