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!!

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Just One More...


Can't help myself.

Have to post just one more....

{Who am I kidding?  
Like I will show you just one more - 
I'm addicted to her.....can't help myself
Do ya' blame me?}

29 Simply Sweet Words:

Angi said...

Oh my goodness gracious. She is too cute. And so big since we first saw her!!

Can't wait for you to bring her home!

Christy said...

That smile is amazing. I don't remember seeing her smile like that in the pictures that you posted before she was with you. :) She knows her Mama!

Eve said...

What a sweet, sweet creature! I love that smile and those big, beautiful eyes! She looks so pleased - she knows that her life will never be the same again!

Janet said...

The picture says it all! I sure can see the love of you for Ruby Grace and Ruby Grace for you! Janet

Erin said...

She's so adorable. Tears in my eyes... Brag all you want!

Stefani said...

Don't you dare stop posting picture! Can't help but smile when you see her!

Vicky said...

You can tell she is loving all that love, just as much as you!

Renee said...

Oh I love seeing her smile! She must be just in seventh heaven with all the loving she is getting! Its kind of special you get to bond with her one on one before heading home...But I bet you can hardly wait to get back to the rest of your precious ones....

The Annessa Family said...

Nope, don't blame you one bit!

Brooke
www.TheAnnessaFamily.blogspot.com

Bethany said...

She's so precious. Is she home for good now?

Wolfe's Home said...

And she is definitely lovin' havin' some MAMA!

TanyaLea said...

Nope, don't blame you one little bit! Who can resist all that sweetness?!?! ...thanks for sharing the LOVE of those precious lil' pumpkins with us ...SO cute!

OXO,
Tanya

Joanne Reddell said...

She is thriving!!!! Praise God! He has a special plan for this sweet treasure! I love how she's growing and how she's bonding with you & Emma. I love how she's responding to your love, affection, sweet words whispered to her, and attention. I cannot wait to meet her!!

Sheila said...

Oh, sweetums. So kissable!

Angie said...

What a pumpkin! So when does she get to come home?

Faye Verquer said...

A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E!!!!! She is BEAUTIFUL! Gloat all you want we will never tire of seeing you and your precious treasures ever!

Kim said...

Love it!

Jen said...

Precious girl! Don't blame you at all!

Megan @ SimplyThrifty said...

Looks like you're both a bit smitten with each other!!

WilxFamily said...

I adore her sweet chocolate cheeks. Ahhhh...so beautiful. So blessed.

Martha said...

Every time I see her I will say it again; she is absolutely precious.

Oh Dear said...

No wonder.......she is YUMMY! Thanks for sharing her with us!

Kellan's momma said...

You better not show "just one more"!!! Lol! Yes, she is a doll, and no I don't blame you!

Grandma Becky said...

Aw, love Ruby's smile while you are a kissin' her. I am sure she's loving all the attention she's now getting!

Susan A said...

Loving the joy that He's given you :)

Heather said...

She looks so happy, and I can even see it in your face - beautiful! Your hair looks smashing, by the way - just gorgeous - both of you! And you need to definitely show more pictures - love them!

Mindy said...

Keep 'em coming! I love seeing the pictures! She does love her Mama. :) Praying you all home... And Sarah, too!

jenny said...

Linny,
I had the most vivid dream about you last night. I can't even remember what it was about, but I CAN tell you I prayed fervently for you during and after the dream. So weird since we've never "met," but I have been praying for your precious family for years. May our sweet Lord continue to hold you all in the palm of His hand.

Chubby Baby Designs said...

Oh so precious...what a blessing she is! Got to chat with Diana today about what a Divine Appointment you two had :) Oh our Father is so very very good!