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!!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Jubilee & The Surgeon

Many, many, many of you have inquired about Jubilee. 

Thank you all for caring.

Well....

It has been one week {tomorrow}.

So here's the situation.

Our pediatrician here is completely dumbfounded...

but we have not heard one word from the surgeon's office although our pediatrician has called him repeatedly and I have called.

Seriously?

If ya' google the problem, it's no doubt very serious.

The tests already show it is very serious.

And not one return call from even his office staff??

It is on my mind continually...
I am absolutely preoccupied.

The growths are extremely concerning.

I talked to our pediatrician's partner at the end of the day and she and our pediatrician are actually getting more than frustrated.

Well then it dawned on me!

If this particular surgeon were to do the surgery and there was a complication, would we even be able to get ahold of him?

Hmmmm.

Then I wondered, "Lord, are you preventing him from scheduling because he is not the best person for this intricate, delicate surgery?"

So all that to say, that we really need wisdom, discernment and direction.  We live in a small city, hours and hours and hours away from any major medical facility for delicate and rare surgery. 

 Dw and I are going to go tomorrow and meet with our pediatrician.  She is such a precious woman and we look forward to having the Lord direct our steps, with her help.  

Would you pray with us, please?

And lastly, there is a wild fire not far from our home.  {Of course there is.} We can see the flames from many of our windows.  The smoke is pretty intense.  

I keep shaking my head....seriously? 
I think I might just run away from home.

49 Simply Sweet Words:

Becky Ryder said...

Yes, I will be praying!! Funny how you mention how being unable to get an appointment can be God's way of getting a new Dr. We have been trying for over a month to get a psychologist to schedule us an appointment for our adoption evals. Today I found another psych. I think God was saying, "Find someone else!" You have confirmed my situation:)

Preppy Pink Crocodile said...

I wouldn't think twice about finding another surgeon. No returned call for something so serious is inexcusable in my book. Perhaps one of Karl's doctors might be able to reccomend someone?

The Mom said...

Praying for you and your sweet baby!

lizzielou said...

Praying for all of you sweet Linny, praying for your beautiful Jubilee

Sending you love from Canada!

reamesdm said...

Hugs, Hugs, Hugs, Hugs, Hugs to you, dear Linny!!! Your families faithfulness to the Lord draws us all closer to Him. It tells us that He is trustworthy. We see it, in how He works all of these things out. We are overwhelmed by your spirit. You always rely on the Lord for your strength. Keep resting in Him. We love you dear sister!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Christie said...

Keeping you in my prayers. May God give you wisdom and heal Jubilee.

Peggi said...

Phoenix maybe? Hope you get it all settled soon. Will pray for Jubilee.

Feona said...

Oh Linny! Honestly it's all too much! My prayers are all for you and your family right now. I am trusting and knowing that God already has Jubilee's situation handled and he will make the details clear to you ASAP. I will pray for your safety and pray that you are all able to get some sleep in the midst of the fire. Continuing also to pray for Ruby Grace and Sarah Jane and of course Karl and Autumn. XO

Sally-Girl! said...

Praying for answers tomorrow and discernment and for the skies to open with a summer rainshower!!

Kat said...

Ohhh, we are from our hearts praying.

Mr. Daddy said...

You are always welcome here:o)
but you gotta bring the gang....

just saying....:o)

will be talking to him....

Kaitlin said...

Praying for you Miss Linny!

Kaitlin said...

Praying for you, Miss Linny!

Susan A said...

I will pray for Jubilee, for her to be safe, and for wisdom from the Lord to guide, and safety and peace to you all from the bushfires.

RoseHavenChronicles said...

Linny,

Where is the fire? I can smell the smoke at my house, but I just looked all around & don't see anything.

~Sharon

M. said...

I am up and I will pray. Any good docs in PGH at Children's? We can find ya a great place to stay. =D

Alycia said...

Linny,

We will be praying for the sitch with the surgeon. i think perhaps you are right, he may not be the one for you!
will also be praying about the fires. My family in CA is having a similar sitch.

If you decide to run away, you can come here! :)

Love,
Alycia

trina said...

In Jesus name, I pray, no fires for Linny!
And we will pray for direction. I was thinking the other day how Jubilee is doing so wonderful and looks so healthy. Such a sweet smile. Thanking God with you that she was able to have you has her parents. :)

RaD said...

OH my. When it rains, it pours eh?

Babsi said...

Good Morning Linny!

When i read your post I immidiatly started to pray.
That´s all I can do for you.
BUT you know who is with you!!
He holds you in his hands and sees your situations all around.
He´s a mighty God!
And you´re his little girl.

Greetings from germany
(still praying for your Autumn&Karl)

love Babsi
(give little Jubilee a special cuttle from germany)

Renata said...

Praying for you all & especially sweet Jubilee!
Renata :)

mom2themonkeys said...

Linny, I just read this post and I am praying through the rest of my night and throughout the day tomorrow for all these concerns.

Rachel said...

You took the words right outta my head... maybe he isn't supposed to do her surgery. Our almighty God is in the details.

Praying for your sweet treasure! (Well, ALL of them, actually!)

Heather said...

Bless your heart your plate is quite full right now. I'll pray!

Vicky said...

Praying for protection from the fire and wisdom as you make the best decision for Jubilee!

hartelijk said...

Praying!!

Kelly G. said...

Oh sweet Linny! Wish I was there to hug you in person. Know you and your family are being lifted up!!

cmnana44 said...

Praying for wisdom for you and DW. Can't believe your pediatrician can't even get the surgeon to answer when it appears to be time sensitive.

Which direction do you live from Durango? Have a SIL who lives there. Also praying the fires subside quickly. How frightening for you AGAIN.

cmnana

Rachel said...

praying -hugs!

Su said...

will pray that you know what to do. . that God speaks the exact same thing to you and your hubby. . .

woosterweester said...

Of course there is a wild fire...sheesh! Okay, I'm praying Psalm 91 around your home today and drawing a blood line around your property. No weapon formed against you shall prosper and no disaster shall come near your tent. Believing God is still working all these things together for good...you are loved and we will be praying!
Love,
Rory

Deanna said...

Praying for wisdom and guidance for you both. Lord send rain and put out this fire!!

Alicia said...

Oh Linny!!! Look out!! God must have amazing plans for you are your family for the enemy to fight this hard! You are not fighting him alone!! We are all here holding up your arms at each and every turn!!! Praying for a breakthrough in every area!!

The Annessa Family said...

So so much going on. Prayers for your meeting with the pediatrician and prayers for your whole family and heir safety.

God bless,

Brooke
www.TheAnnessaFamily.blogspot.com

Renee said...

PRAYING!! God is working it out or sweet Jubilee, isn't he. The very best for his sweet child...

Carrie said...

Goodness Gracious...I don't even have the words, but I am fasting and praying today for you sweet friends!

Four O'Clock Quilt Company said...

Oh Linny, that was my first thought, that you need another surgeon! I will pray for guidance for you in that..and that the fire will be under control soon too!

valerie in TX said...

Oh sweet friend, I'm so sorry for all you guys are going through. I am praying.

Lisa said...

It has to be the Lord directing your steps some where for the surgery. Will pray for guidence and direction.

Courtney said...

Wow. Linny. You know you must be doing something right, or there would not be such a strong force against you. I prayed this morning for your family and Karl. I will pray for this situation as well. (all of them).

Ashton said...

Oh, praying for your sweet family!

Darkstone said...

Linney-
All I can think (and I think this often as I've read your blog over the past year!)is that Satan is absolutely terrified of you and your family to keep attacking so hard and so often. I know it's very painful to keep coming up against one amazingly hard thing after another, but maybe as Christians we should think ourselves blessed if "the other side" thinks we're worth trying to defeat. Maybe if we're living comfortable, unaffected lives, we should be doing more to make Satan UNcomfortable. Hey wait- isn't that a verse?! James 1:2 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers when you face trials of many kinds" :) Your faith continually amazes me!
Blessings!

Donna said...

Praying with you for wisdom reguarding the surgery and peace and safety with the fire.
Oh Praise God that He is bigger than all our circumstances!

Andy and Amy said...

Linny,
I don't know exactly what kind of surgeon sweet Jubilee will need. But if it would be a neurosurgeon, I would highly recommend Dr. Renata Osterdock. She is quite amazing. She was the head of a team that separated conjoined teams at Loma Linda. She really is a neat lady. Even worked for a time Guanzhou. She performed surgery on our daughter from China and we will be seeing her soon after our next treasures come home. Praying for you!

Shelby said...

Definitely sounds like a red flag where this particular surgeon is concerned. I think you would be wise to look into another. I will be praying specifically for God to lead you to the surgeon He has for sweet Jubilee.

Spencer Girls said...

God works everything out for good. Praying

Jenny said...

Praying for you! We got hit with the earthquake (really just Alei who is home alone while we are in NY) We are heading home tomorrow in time for the hurricane that is scheduled for this weekend!
Turbulant times,
Love, Jenny :)

GrumpyJaxMomOf3 said...

Praying for you on all counts.... Jubilee, the fire, Karl, your 2 sweet daughters waiting and any other things the Lord knows you stand in need of... I really relate to your blog.... it seems there is always something going on here too.

Carrie said...

Linny, do you guys have a paypal account set up? We are trying to raise funds for our next treasure(s) so I know how it goes...I want to send you guys some money. If Not I will look for the mailing address you put on here for your church and mail you the gift. I need to get a card off to Karl too.
PRaying for your family so hard...
Carrie