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 27, 2011

Bait

You will not believe what just happened.  So get ready for Linny's next post.    Linn didn't ask me to post this, but I have to write something, though my post is really nothing, the story is about something that is so amazing you will be compelled to praise God!  I want to tell you, I really do, but I can't, or shouldn't, or whatever!


The miracle God just pulled off rivals most we've ever had the privilege of being part.  I was in tears as Linn shared with me what had just occurred.  I'm still shaking my head 30 minutes later.


It's Linny's story and she tells them so well -------- you are just going to have to wait.  Do you hate waiting as much as I do?  My mother always said to me when I left for a basketball game, patience is a virtue.   Well I just didn't much care for that virtue then, and I'm not so great at it now!   So consider this working on that virtue for you!  :) 

Let's hope the internet is up tonight in Uganda. (That would be within about 5 to 6 hours if it works.)



For those who hate when Linn baits you, now you can hate both of us! 

Have a great day all you PCS Sydrome people, this story will not disappoint you!   dw

54 Simply Sweet Words:

Tesseraemum said...

Seriously, I think your WORSE than Linny! Sheri

Karen H. said...

DW HOW COULD YOU?!?!?! This is just down right cruel!
Karen

yellodaisy said...

Not fair!

Small Town Joy: said...

Before you tell us I have to tell you this...

For the last 2 nights in a row God has awaken me in the middle of the night to pray for Sarah Jane. I would try to pray for Ruby too, and He would put me right back to Sarah Jane. This morning around 7:00 a.m. (East Coast) He kept saying Sarah Jane's name to me over and over and over. I just kept praying. I'd try to slip one in for Ruby and He would whisper Sarah Jane all over again. I don't know what was going on with Sarah Jane, but God is moving some mountains around for her somewhere I sure know that!

Whoever the good news is about... woooo hooooo!

God is good, all the time!

Grandma Shelley said...

Wow. You guys are good. I can't believe you can say so much...and YET, say NOTHING AT ALL. That is just plain mean. I remember kids like that from when I was just a wee child. whatever. LOL

But, I took the bate, and will be waiting to hear.

Shame on you guys.....roflol...

Grandma Shelley said...

bait....the word is bait. Oops. I misspelled it! lol

Patientlywaiting said...

Can't wait to hear what she has to share with us...waiting with "baited" breath...

Hugs,
Robin

Stacey said...

Ha Robin! "baited" breath! Ha! Too much!

Whooohooo! Praising & thanking Him without even having to know! He's just that good! Can't wait to hear!

Heidi said...

Oh, goodness! How will I make it through my morning? Can't wait to read all about it!

Renae said...

YOU are a big ol' MEANIE!;) Can't wait to hear what the Lord has been up to!:) Hoping a "Yippee Jesus" is around the corner;)!

Kathy said...

Will be watching and checking with BAITED breath, for Linny's post. Thanks for giving us a tease and I am sure it is worth the wait.
Hope you are holding up well at the house with all of the little ones in Linny's and Emma's absence.

Kathy said...

Will be watching and checking with BAITED breath, for Linny's post. Thanks for giving us a tease and I am sure it is worth the wait.
Hope you are holding up well at the house with all of the little ones in Linny's and Emma's absence.

Chrystal said...

That is a terrible thing to do to all of us waiting out here...! Can't wait to hear of God's amazing miracle! =)

Chris and Sarah said...

and I thought I liked you

Very Verdant said...

Oh, the suspense!!! Can't wait to see what you all are keeping so secret!

Sonja

Peggy Lorenz said...

I've been praying...can't wait to read what happened!!!

Carrie said...

Nice job DW! I am grinning and eagerly waiting for the news, but praising God all the same!

April said...

You just had to do it! UGH! Praising God for another miracle. Be back later to see what I have praised Him for!

Julie said...

Can't wait to hear the news--even if it is a few hours away!

kj said...

The two of you are two of the funniest, spunkiest (is that a word?), genuine, inspiring, down to earth, fun (did I mention that?) people that I have the privilege of never having met! And of course it goes without saying, God loving! I'll wait with a smile.

Blessings,
Karen D.

Anita said...

Well there went my day cause now I have to check the computer all afternoon!!!

Rejoicing for you!

lori said...

It is so good to hear God has moved and obviously moved BIG! Praising and thanking Him for what He has done and what He will do. It is a comfort to know that he is in control and is taking care of every detail. Thanks DW and Linny for sharing your life with us. L florida

GrumpyJaxMomOf3 said...

DW you are FIRED!!!! I do not like waiting, and I am not much good at it! I'm sure it will be a great story, but I want to hear it NOW!! Ok I'll wait patiently ;)

Melissa said...

I am excited but you all are just mean !!! LOL

Mark & Kris said...

I hope my refresh button does not wear out! :)

Carrie said...

I really DO hate it when she does that...makes me crazy!!! Now you are making me crazy too...aaaauuugggghhhhh! And what is WORSE is I might not be able to get back on for a day or so...double auuugggghhhhh!

Feeling like the lady in the Mervyn's commercial pressing her face to the glass...open, open, open....so Linny....Post...post....post....

C~

Heckert's Highway said...

ok, so i'm officially dying now!!! thanks for the bait, now it's all i'll think about today. forget the kids, forget homeschool, forget dinner for the family. i'm waiting on linny!!! because i truly need to hear a story of God's amazing power and how He loves His children. i think we will just have a movie day as I refresh and refresh linny's blog. why yes, yes I do have PCS Syndrome:O) And I'm proud to admit it!!! hanging on a thread over here in western WA.

jenn H

Sandy said...

Dw,
You do what my hubby does to me....Drives me nuts....all men must love to do this to women who are detail wired...Bad boy!!! HEHEHE

Carla said...

Just can't wait to check the post when I get home tonight! I've been praying, and am so anxious to see what mountains God has moved!

karina said...

DW, this was just mean. :-P

Jenny said...

Yup, I sure do have PCS syndrome! Way to set us up, DW! :)

Jenny

Amy said...

Mean, mean, mean! O.k. kind of funny too but the internet better not be going down in Uganda now that you have gotten us in such high anticipation for an awesome God story.

Jill Funkhouser said...

your a teaser!

Chad Candace said...

Dw...my friend...u just better hope the Internet 8s working Mr!! And that's why they call him CLIFFHANGER!!
On a serious note...we have been praying and praying for your girls in Uganda...all of them!

pandabird said...

God is good! Always faithful, but in His timing.

Heather said...

Continued prayer for Ruby Grace, Sarah Jane, Emma, and Linny.

And patience is NOT my virtue...... can't wait to hear what God is doing!

Kati Mendez said...

love you guys and you're humor :) Thank goodness I'm a patient person or you'd be in very big trouble. :)

Lisa said...

Really, come on. Can you give us a huge hint? Then let Miss Linny tell us the rest?

Amy said...

Um, I think this may be considered a stumbling block... I won't be a good wife or mother while I wait anxiously to hear!!! :) Really can't wait to hear...
amy

Laura Forman said...

You are just awful!! But guessing this is what Father needs to teach us all today..patience :) So, until we hear the great news, praising Him for showing off today :)

Martha said...

DW, I've told Linn that our adopted daughter from VZ in her own Spanglish says "patience is a virgin." Today, I'm not a virgin for sure. I wanna know and I wanna know NOW! Oh I can't wait to praise God!!!.

janet said...

LOL I just saw this and since it looks like people started commenting at 8ish this am and DW said 5-6 hours from then .... it should be SOOON that she updates!

Had a God timing story I wanted to share I am one step closer to being able to provide foster care!!!! Knew which apartment complex but NOW TODAY as I stood in the leasing office the PERFECT apartment came avivable...much longer story but I KNEW beyond a shadow of a doubt that was where I was suppose to be moving too! Praise GOD!!!
Cant wait to hear your wonderful news! praying for all of you
Janet

Girly Girl Mommy said...

Guess I'll be stalking PCS tonight for Linny's post! Y'all kill me with your "bait," but it's always so worth it. Can't wait (but of course I will!!!).

Shelby said...

So unfair of you!! Ha! Seriously, I can not wait to hear this....I have been praying constantly the last couple of days - God is AWESOME!!!!

Janet said...

Cannot wait to hear what Almighty God has done! Andrew from Uganda preached at my church on Sunday. He is in agreement that Sarah Jane and Ruby Grace need to come home! Janet

connie said...

Ummmm, DW, you're as bad as she is, making us wait :)

Eve said...

OH NO!! What a teaser!! You can't do that... it's just mean! ;)

Our Family said...

Yippee! What great news to wake up to here Wednesday morning in the Pacific. Can't wait to hear how God has moved!

Leveta said...

This is going to drive me crazy BUT I have a feeling that it means God has heard our prayers....and to this I say Yay!
Leveta

shanna said...

Do you two share brainwaves??

DW, baiting us like this IS NOT NICE. It really is something that Linny would do!

*sigh*

I guess I will return to stalking PCS.

A PCS syndrome victim,
Shanna


PS. I am already praising God for whatever he has done for you guys!! What an amazing God we serve!

Anna said...

Yup, dont even need to know the details to be able to praise God! (details would be nice though! So so glad I didnt read this first thing this morning.

Debbie Lister said...

Praising and waiting :-)

Nicole A. said...

Am I the only one who feels the need to stay up tonight and wait for a post from Linny? ;) Praying for everything anyway, and excited to hear the latest!

All the best,
Nicole A., now in LA

Grandma Becky said...

and the tension builds! Thanks for letting us know how things are going! Am praying all is going well here and there! Hugs!