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, September 21, 2011

In Uganda

I only have a minute, but I have snuggled with our little Miss R. I am smitten.  

She has a fever and yet is on meds of some sort. 

I need wisdom.

Big wisdom.

I am going to try to go drop in on the  lawyer now. 

Much to tell, but not enough time.

It's 3:00 pm here in Kampala so I best get moving.

Thank you for all the birthday wishes for Autumn,
I only peeked to see if you guys had given her a sweet birthday time...
For Autumn, yesterday was a difficult day.

They say TBI's are a roller coaster.  Yesterday was a not-good day.

My heart grieves on so many levels. 

Please pray that I will have God's wisdom for Ruby.

And please continue to pray for Karl {and Autumn}.

From Uganda...
LinnyLee

18 Simply Sweet Words:

Renee said...

Praying, Linny. Praying for you, Emma, Sweet Ruby Grace, Sarah Jane, Autumn and Karl...and the family. Jeremiah 29:11 comes to mind....and Prov. 3:5-8 Will pray Psalm 91 over all today....God bless~

prechrswife said...

Prayers coming from Florida!

The Annessa Family said...

Praying for God to fill you with his wisdom and guide your steps with Ruby...and praying for continued healing for Karl and peace for Autumn.

Brooke
www.TheAnnessaFamily.blogspot.com

lizzielou said...

Praying! and sending you love!

Julie said...

So excited for you! God has an amazing plan! I'm praying for wisdom and guidance as you walk on this journey.

Sorry to hear about Autumn's day. I prayed for both her and Karl.

Isaiah 40:28-31

Praying through these verse for your family!

valerie in TX said...

Praying for you! I've been chewing on this verse the last couple of days, and it seems to be perfect for you today:

"HE will be the stability of your times, a WEALTH of salvation, WISDOM and KNOWLEDGE. The fear of the Lord is his treasure." Is. 33:6

Love you!

Joanne Reddell said...

Praise God for your safe arrival!! And I'm so happy that you were able to snuggle with your precious lil one! Praying for you & Emma for God's direction, discernment & leading. Love you guys!

Lynda said...

Joining you and agreeing in prayer. You can trust that He will fulfill His word to "give wisdom without condemnation" when requested. God bless and keep you and grant you His favor

dawn said...

Praying for wisdom and discernment for all..praying for sweet Autumn..
from Ann Voskamp:"And fear is always the flee ahead and stepping into fears can be the first step into real faith and focusing the eyes on all the grace here is what keeps the focus on His all sufficient grace."
Love,hugs and prayers
Dawn

Catherine said...

Praying for you and your precious family.

Tiffygator said...

Lifting your entire family in prayer.

Spencer Girls said...

praying...

Christina said...

Praying for Ruby Grace. I could just picture you snuggling her. Praying for Autumn and Karl as well.

Janet said...

Praying! Sending Love! Janet

lori said...

So bummed that Autumn and Karl had a hard day. I am lifting them up and you and your little ones and Ruby Grace and Sarah. Jesus we know you will give all wisdom to Linny in this situation and you will move on Ruby's behalf. Thankyou for all you are going to do in her life. I am really feeling the need to fast again for all of this and for Karl. Anyone want to join me? Lori in Fl

M. said...

Lori -- will fast tomorrow "with" you. Praying ... Linny, rest in Christ, strive not in your own power. You have been *running* all over physically, but, please, guard your own heart and be sure to rest in Him so that you may run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint...may you rise up like the eagle and soar with Him who holds you and your treasures in the palm of His hand. xo Maureen

Julie said...

Covering you up in prayer!

Lori Smith said...

Praying over on this side of the world with you and for you...
love,
Lorisa in Greeley