tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post3914084644180021025..comments2023-10-22T03:17:53.520-07:00Comments on A Place Called Simplicity: Memorial Box Monday - God's RescueMom Of Manyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287887824607954745noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-61963919141967787052009-08-12T19:54:29.485-07:002009-08-12T19:54:29.485-07:00I always look forward to your Memorial Box stories...I always look forward to your Memorial Box stories! So encouraging to read of the Lord's provision!<br /><br />I am in the process of adopting from China. 3 years ago when I started my paperwork, I was crying about the finances...feeling so led to adopt from China...but being a single woman on a teacher's salary, I just wondered how it could be done. I was sobbing and praying about the finances. I walked back to my room, hit play on the CD player, and as the music began, I just had to laugh - the song was "Jesus Paid It All!" A few days later, my parents surprised me with an annuity that was...wait for it...35 CENTS more than the estimated cost of the adoption. Unbelievable! Granted with all of the extensions - as China's process is slower than a crawl - there will be some extra expenses...but Jesus is still paying it all! I love telling that story! <br /><br />I have always loved that hymn...but it's meaning is so much more to me now! <br /><br />"I hear my Savior say,<br />thy strength, indeed, is small.<br />Child of weakness watch and pray.<br />Find in ME, thine all in all."<br /><br />Love - AngieAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524675927982141656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-76189499770944792392009-08-11T16:20:33.735-07:002009-08-11T16:20:33.735-07:00Thanks for sharing.
I don't know if you'v...Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />I don't know if you've read my blog recently ... but my dear husband has just accepted the call to his first pastorate. He begins work in 2 weeks. We have a house to sell, and the island we are moving to has very little real estate available, and what is available is very expensive. <br /><br />We are trusting God that He will bring us just the right house. We realize that while we are selling our 3400 sq. ft. custom built home, we may only be able to afford a mobile home. But, there is a house available ... on 20 acres ... that we would be VERY excited about, if the Lord were somehow able to work out the financial side of it for us. Okay ... we KNOW that the Lord CAN work out the financial side of things, IF it is HIS will. We are praying that He would make His will very clear to us.<br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement.<br /><br />LaurelLaurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17253303288242135440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-29672570679340741392009-08-11T13:44:26.229-07:002009-08-11T13:44:26.229-07:00Oh Linny ~
A woman after my own heart! I too want...Oh Linny ~<br /><br />A woman after my own heart! I too want a house filled with kids, acreage and a rooster! I can't tell you how long I have dreamed of that! My husband and I differ on this, but I know that God will help him to come around if it's meant to be!<br /> <br />Your story is awesome and I am so inspired by it. Thank you for sharing and I can't wait to hear more!Jaymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311399079508596451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-18335872103806847112009-08-11T11:35:18.616-07:002009-08-11T11:35:18.616-07:00two cities on opposite sides of the river were flo...two cities on opposite sides of the river were flooded to prevent me from going to college there. I love that God guides us and loves us even before we decide to live for Him, because He knows we eventually will.Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06772126928722081078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-9410551863870746082009-08-11T10:54:00.638-07:002009-08-11T10:54:00.638-07:00Linny, your stories of God's provision make me...Linny, your stories of God's provision make me want to know Him the way you do.....and I'm sure that would be one of your purposes for this blog - to show others the Jesus you know!<br /><br />I don't have any "water in the basement" stories, but I want to! And I think I've entered your Memorial Box contest before, but just to be sure....please enter me!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this story. I love it!valerie in TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112899504149881702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-6380006525004699692009-08-11T06:34:17.453-07:002009-08-11T06:34:17.453-07:00Linny, I was in such a rush last night when I left...Linny, I was in such a rush last night when I left you that first comment I forgot to read your post!<br />Wow, what a wonderful story! You so inspire me, I think you might have just solved a lot of petty arguements between my husband and I.I think I will pray for God to resolve our "disagreements", instead of my mouth.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792117187001612101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-71348186029806076982009-08-11T06:12:07.032-07:002009-08-11T06:12:07.032-07:00I would LOVE to start this with my own family.
Go...I would LOVE to start this with my own family.<br /><br />God Bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-91119419922205493522009-08-11T05:05:27.554-07:002009-08-11T05:05:27.554-07:00I have a 'box" like that from my grandmo...I have a 'box" like that from my grandmother's house when she died. It ists nealy empty because I just haven't known what to place inside it. I've been needing some encouragement lately and thanks for providing it. :)Sharon and Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176116666835125358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-31207441992030978172009-08-11T03:52:06.503-07:002009-08-11T03:52:06.503-07:00Hi Linny,
We are trying to get the word out about ...Hi Linny,<br />We are trying to get the word out about an adoption fundraiser we are trying to bring our daughter home from China. We only have 6 weeks to make this happen. Would you and your bloggy friends pray with us that it works?<br /><br />Thank you!<br />Dorothy<br />Mom to Ande<br />Soon to be Mom to KaciAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-5529151352597594552009-08-11T00:31:30.608-07:002009-08-11T00:31:30.608-07:00awww Linny that was a beautiful story. you know i ...awww Linny that was a beautiful story. you know i was reading that the whole time "wow, but nothing that extraordaniry has ever happened to me..." then as soon as i read the question at the bottom i realized i have "had water in the basement". It was when i first came to Germany. I was waiting to here about scholarship money and was rejected one time after the other (to the point of i got no money). I was so upset because i felt like such a failure even though i had done well in school. I now see that "the water in the basement" of my plans to go to collage in the US would have kept me from marring (sp?) my husband and have the best papa in the world for my son. wow now i feel really special that the Lord did that for me!<br /><br />lots of love,<br />amyAmy in Germanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18250584718716046045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-64444321137185137482009-08-10T21:39:30.941-07:002009-08-10T21:39:30.941-07:00Hi. I would like to be in the drawing and can'...Hi. I would like to be in the drawing and can't remember if I already signed up. Love your blog.Peggihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510899506984653485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-81916189851100138962009-08-10T21:09:10.398-07:002009-08-10T21:09:10.398-07:00Honestly Linn you are the only one who can get awa...Honestly Linn you are the only one who can get away with writing a post that long and keeping your readers interest!!!Sally-Girl!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15149755114322185870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-7999525905572649442009-08-10T19:51:50.344-07:002009-08-10T19:51:50.344-07:00I loved that story! Thanks for sharing!I loved that story! Thanks for sharing!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13600315474143758455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-79162888567838547312009-08-10T19:47:18.348-07:002009-08-10T19:47:18.348-07:00I'd put a little old-fashioned water pump for ...I'd put a little old-fashioned water pump for this memory, as a symbol that God doesn't need a pipeline to make the water appear. =)<br /><br /><br /><br />I'm a new reader to your blog and I just have to share the sense of peace it's brought me in my life. I've had a rough couple of months in the job search and was beginning to lose faith that I'd find something that would work. Things still aren't looking good, but I'm trying hard to turn it over to God and know that He will make something work in HIS time. Thank you for sharing your faith and love.Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578841478321331243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-49975178864307179722009-08-10T19:28:58.347-07:002009-08-10T19:28:58.347-07:00Ya know Linn as much as I love your blog and am co...Ya know Linn as much as I love your blog and am completely addicted to it, I find it hard not to be jealous. You have a life I dream of, a relationship with God I can't figure out how to get, a husband of the likes I can't imagine ever finding, and a slew of fantastic kids! Man o man I have a lot of work to do on this heart of mine!Michyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14267734140670402093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-45460543411478973742009-08-10T19:10:15.592-07:002009-08-10T19:10:15.592-07:00Thank you for sharing how God moved through and be...Thank you for sharing how God moved through and because of your prayers.<br /><br />We had a similar situation in 2003...we were planning on moving across the country as I was missing my family and we had been on the west coast which seemed like forever. We were all packed and ready to begin the trek across country and God (in the last minute-two weeks), closed the door on my husbands job. So we quickly needed a place to live as our house was sold. And long story short, our loving God found us a house which happened to be out in the country on a vineyard and right across the road from the family who would one day be our daughters in-laws...yes, our daughter married their oldest son in 2008...and we would not have our African children if we had not stayed here because in Ontario (where we were going to move), they did not do Liberian adoptions.<br /><br />Thank you for posting because it has given me a chance to re-live how God had a much better path for us to travel...and that I should never think because one thing is not working out like I think that our amazing Lord is not working for something better.Intentional Living Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865476434729958056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-36612724927919014962009-08-10T18:41:29.172-07:002009-08-10T18:41:29.172-07:00Linny, your blog posts are so inspiring; I look fo...Linny, your blog posts are so inspiring; I look forward to reading them everyday. God is doing a good work through you! Thank you for allowing Him to use you and thank you for sharing.~Truly Tina~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15959354009880882719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-84361530975471351772009-08-10T18:32:02.656-07:002009-08-10T18:32:02.656-07:00Hi sweet Linny, What a wonderful story and such a ...Hi sweet Linny, What a wonderful story and such a good reminder of His faithfulness to you and DW and a great encouragement for the rest of us. I love the home you built and will be praying this week as you start another home. Hugs and prayers to you all,<br />NoreenNanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-69839732243730469592009-08-10T18:08:22.863-07:002009-08-10T18:08:22.863-07:00I have loved reading/lurking on your blog for mont...I have loved reading/lurking on your blog for months now. As a newlywed, I think this would be a great tradition to start for our family. I would love to be entered in the drawing! -Allison SangenitoAllisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04656089900467031089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-22115403834319931412009-08-10T18:05:09.945-07:002009-08-10T18:05:09.945-07:00Great Story!!!! Isn't God so great and funny!...Great Story!!!! Isn't God so great and funny!"Are These Kids All Yours?"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17946903135252874458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-8214234820507635302009-08-10T17:54:22.412-07:002009-08-10T17:54:22.412-07:00Linny, I need your help, well a little girl and he...Linny, I need your help, well a little girl and her family does. They need prayers, a lot of prayers and fast! You are the first person I thought of who could help.Please meet this family http://littlewonders-heather.blogspot.com/<br />Linny this little one needs a miracle.<br />I would have e-mailed you, but I had to make sure you saw it.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792117187001612101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-12017397198484202482009-08-10T17:52:07.194-07:002009-08-10T17:52:07.194-07:00One of my Memorial Box moments was God stopping me...One of my Memorial Box moments was God stopping me from going to the Dallas area to college, or even worse not going anywhere but staying home and getting married. I mysteriously received an annonomus scholarship that I still to this day 35 years later do not know who gave it to me. I always just say,"I got a scholarship from God."Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771900543952258169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-15878246222911494342009-08-10T17:28:16.130-07:002009-08-10T17:28:16.130-07:00"Water in the basement!!" ...I love tha..."Water in the basement!!" ...I love that God has such a good sense of humor! GREAT memorial story...I was captured by every word! And I love the home you ended up building...very beautiful setting!! <><<br /><br />Blessings and Hugs,<br />~TanyaTanyaLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06273839306382041488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-66234022377845985632009-08-10T17:14:31.589-07:002009-08-10T17:14:31.589-07:00I loved this story. I too long for a home in the...I loved this story. I too long for a home in the country....as a single momma, I know it does not make sense..how EVER would I keep it up? So I asked God, in heaven, rather than a "mansion", can I have an old farmhouse, please? :)<br /><br />Got stopped me from what I thought was a "perfect" romance to bring the "daddy" I feel my children so need. I was blind, but thankfully, He blocked it. I don't know why He has me still being a single momma, but I know, for now, it is best. <br /><br />Blessing Linny.... (oh, and if I did not enter, I would like to, on the memorial box drawing.)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234324593027826036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-12589277531089253302009-08-10T16:09:11.289-07:002009-08-10T16:09:11.289-07:00What a wonderful story Linny. I love how God sp...What a wonderful story Linny. I love how God speaks and you HEAR!! Sometimes that is so difficult in our busy lives, isn't it. HugsScrappy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643346408388508283noreply@blogger.com