tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post7914301322305548592..comments2023-10-22T03:17:53.520-07:00Comments on A Place Called Simplicity: I Would If We Had the Money.....Mom Of Manyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05287887824607954745noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-49767822586075930432013-02-27T08:25:23.386-07:002013-02-27T08:25:23.386-07:00You amaze me, I dont know if I could do what you d...You amaze me, I dont know if I could do what you do. I know I have enoughlove and faith in god, but financially and physically I dont think I could do it. mainly physically. but you bless and inspire me and others. God Bless you. you and your family are amazing. thank GOD for YOUAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841610585370299346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-25157037519410685692012-10-12T03:02:14.331-07:002012-10-12T03:02:14.331-07:00Wonderful!! Wonderful!!!Wonderful!! Wonderful!!!dragonfryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17188788820285020077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-16174696208161551042012-04-02T10:29:31.945-07:002012-04-02T10:29:31.945-07:00I love this post and your raw honesty. Yes God can...I love this post and your raw honesty. Yes God can when we just say Yes. I'm anticipating what He is going to do and excited to learn more of His heart.<br /><br />I've bookmarked this to read again with my hubby!Jessie Gundersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826329610960933680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-76478625760516867982011-08-22T20:49:05.728-07:002011-08-22T20:49:05.728-07:00Hi Linny,
I almost didn't comment b/c I know ...Hi Linny,<br /><br />I almost didn't comment b/c I know you must be thinking why is she saying this in the midst of all we have going on with Karl, but ...<br /><br />The Prez and I are stepping out again and the finances this time ... well, we don't have it. At. All. It was easy the other times. Not easy but certainly not painful, cutting to the quick like this time. Requiring faith in God providing financially like we've not known with our other adoptions.<br /><br />We are pulling S.T.U.F.F. out of our house to sell it. People, including our family, think we've really lost it this time around. They aren't exactly unsupportive, but they aren't excited either. Someone said, "Well, what is going to be left in your house?" Um, a whole lot of stuff still. We have beds, blankets, photos, dishes, still so much stuff, to much to mention.<br /><br />Anyway, I had to click over and read this b/c I knew the Lord would speak to me through it. DH and I would love to find some land with nothing on it and build a home with whatever money we have from the sale of our home. We are looking, but can't find anything remotely cheap. We will keep looking though. We have our home 3/4s paid for, so it would be a huge move in the right direction.<br /><br />Thank you though for this post and keeping it linked on your sidebar. And please know I'm praying for Karl and hoping you can update with some good news soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-83565233324278594192011-06-25T22:51:49.997-07:002011-06-25T22:51:49.997-07:00I saw this on someones elses facebook comments. It...I saw this on someones elses facebook comments. It looks like it has been posted for awhile and my comment will be dated way later than all the others. WOW. Praise God From Whom All Blessing Come!! And I am Really enjoying your music but it sure is difficult to type while holding up my hands in praise to the Lord. I am Really Blessed reading your blog. I wholely agree. I'm listening to Days Of Elijah. I love that song!PaPa Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01064639640764690531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-5792654111782798852011-06-25T09:06:17.539-07:002011-06-25T09:06:17.539-07:00All I can say is Amen, sister!
When people ask us ...All I can say is Amen, sister!<br />When people ask us how we cram into our tiny home - I say, "Oh, and we still have more room!!!" We are happy, we are close - that is what I love. Would I love a big fancy home, oh my yes, but it would still not satisfy or bring what I have now!! Blessings to you for saying it out loud!Beckybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-24463016811421345312010-09-03T08:25:19.826-07:002010-09-03T08:25:19.826-07:00Oh Linny! I've been following you for a while...Oh Linny! I've been following you for a while.....and was blessed that you had a link back to this post...this is EXACTLY where my husband & I are at! I feel God is just confirming with this....we've felt lead to sell our house that we built three years ago, to free more money up to care for orphans & widows....we know most people will not understand when we do...to most people it is still about the American Dream....<br /><br />I just wanted to thank you for being very real with us all, and in doing so encouraging us all along the way...I'd love to get to meet some day!!<br /><br />Blessings!!!<br />Chris in WA stateChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348510482584834732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-14643708655265864242010-07-21T10:15:35.679-07:002010-07-21T10:15:35.679-07:00Hi there, First time reader, here, just browsing t...Hi there, First time reader, here, just browsing through. God has placed a passion for adopting on my heart (and my husband's), and I have asked Him for the very thing you talk about. Lord, give me the financial freedom to do it, and I will! I know how that sounds. But I work full time to pay the bills generated by our family of 5. My husband, who is a Type I Diabetic in fair health, stays home with our children. His health issues and lack of energy have led to more than one lay-off; he just cannot work enough to be the "bread winner." So, here's my predicament: I would need to be able to stay home and care for any adopted children. My husband wouldn't be able to take on any more alone. But I don't have that choice right now. I know that if God wants us to adopt, He will make a way. This post you wrote is wonderful, and I've read the same messages from other adoptive bloggers. I know it's true. It's really not about the money. Maybe financial freedom is not the way God will answer, but I will wait and see... and continue to pray for His Way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-40220275676365315602010-03-17T07:43:42.357-07:002010-03-17T07:43:42.357-07:00Thank you. We are in the midst of saving for our l...Thank you. We are in the midst of saving for our last payment, and then travel costs (and we may need to travel twice to Ethiopia due to new laws). There are many things that we have gone without since starting our journey, but I can't imagine not being here. Thanks for your encouragement.Sara Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12590084657727039287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-43755599142564222752010-03-02T06:49:54.199-07:002010-03-02T06:49:54.199-07:00AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this pos...AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this post. THANK YOU!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-43520542593545365372010-03-01T07:49:35.532-07:002010-03-01T07:49:35.532-07:00What an amazing testimony to what is truly importa...What an amazing testimony to what is truly important in this life.redmaryjaneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09768158710291676368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-35200794705888069812010-02-27T18:20:20.812-07:002010-02-27T18:20:20.812-07:00Awesomeness!Awesomeness!Norberto Kurrlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06799646422896347464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-12387305515804435722010-02-26T14:02:33.384-07:002010-02-26T14:02:33.384-07:00wow... interesting, yet not surprising with how Go...wow... interesting, yet not surprising with how God works... that I would find you today. I have been feeling God's tug...and my own empty arms.. to adopt again. Just today I was thinking that the reason my husband isn't ready to do so is money. We are just barely getting by now, and I know it's the reason he's not ready to move forward again. Thank you for sharing. We don't have equity in our home...lol but I know we can find more money some where. I guess it's my new mission to look for it. :o)<br />Praying for God's wisdom and discernment. <br />Thank you again for listening to God at 3 a.m. and sharing.<br />Blessings<br />AndreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136731845815385051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-73476863131061550312010-02-25T21:28:47.605-07:002010-02-25T21:28:47.605-07:00Oh, my goodness!!! I just luv the Jesus in you :)...Oh, my goodness!!! I just luv the Jesus in you :) Jesus, give Linny even more to spur us on, in the 3> of adoption. Amen, CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10277482485978076385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-6142237377404606582010-02-25T20:46:23.398-07:002010-02-25T20:46:23.398-07:00Love this post and couldn't agree more! We ha...Love this post and couldn't agree more! We have never had the money to adopt our kids, but God has always provided. And one thing that amazes us is how He provides for our daily needs as well. My husband's income has increased much faster since we started adopting than it did in the many years prior to our adopting. It's astonishing, actually.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032945144862346604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-72154868160897351572010-02-25T20:23:16.211-07:002010-02-25T20:23:16.211-07:00Thank you for writing this. God has been stirring...Thank you for writing this. God has been stirring my heart lately, and you and a few other women who blog have truly inspired me. I think God is using you to bring us to a place where we cant say no to adopting!!<br />I referenced you in my blog, I hope thats ok!!<br />www.musicallypink4one.blogspot.com<br />Thanks!! :o)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13051194297480287943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-79301575417097552342010-02-25T19:01:03.495-07:002010-02-25T19:01:03.495-07:00Needed to hear that tonight as we are embarking on...Needed to hear that tonight as we are embarking on our second international adoption and LONG to bring more than 1 home...thank you for being obedient and sharing!Keri Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00120864184183975173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-87278378279749447562010-02-25T18:23:33.186-07:002010-02-25T18:23:33.186-07:00Thank you for all of your posts about the orphans....Thank you for all of your posts about the orphans. These posts softened my heart to at least one more from China. I know the Lord is going to move mountains to bring home our 4th son and 6th child home from China.<br /><br />Thanks again for having a heart willing to listen to God's heart.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911946532553501602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-43342977247671191542010-02-25T18:23:31.448-07:002010-02-25T18:23:31.448-07:00Thank you for all of your posts about the orphans....Thank you for all of your posts about the orphans. These posts softened my heart to at least one more from China. I know the Lord is going to move mountains to bring home our 4th son and 6th child home from China.<br /><br />Thanks again for having a heart willing to listen to God's heart.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911946532553501602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-87490017775122030012010-02-25T18:23:23.195-07:002010-02-25T18:23:23.195-07:00Thank you for all of your posts about the orphans....Thank you for all of your posts about the orphans. These posts softened my heart to at least one more from China. I know the Lord is going to move mountains to bring home our 4th son and 6th child home from China.<br /><br />Thanks again for having a heart willing to listen to God's heart.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911946532553501602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-56363101745038238392010-02-25T18:23:20.487-07:002010-02-25T18:23:20.487-07:00Thank you for all of your posts about the orphans....Thank you for all of your posts about the orphans. These posts softened my heart to at least one more from China. I know the Lord is going to move mountains to bring home our 4th son and 6th child home from China.<br /><br />Thanks again for having a heart willing to listen to God's heart.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911946532553501602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-63257513019870582112010-02-25T14:51:09.674-07:002010-02-25T14:51:09.674-07:00God has laid it on my heart that adoption is righ...God has laid it on my heart that adoption is right for our family. I have always known this and even when we were crowded into a mobile home off grid, I prayed that when God provided just a little more space then it is time. We live very simply by choice. But God has blessed us with a home now where we do have room for another. He has also blessed us with six of our own. <br />Is there an income guideline to be approved?<br />Your story is right on and so true.<br />Blessings,<br />TonyaTonya Gunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140984106118247860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-62240346918693508832010-02-25T11:25:16.705-07:002010-02-25T11:25:16.705-07:00So well written. Thank you for the reminder and e...So well written. Thank you for the reminder and encouragement that it's OK to turn down the material things we think we need in exchange for seeking adoption. God seemed to place a "theme" for raising $$ in each of our adoptions..the previous one being "every penny counted" and now this one "$4.89". I just KNOW He will multiply the $4.89 we started with over and over until we get our newest one home. Some people avoid discussing funding their adoptions; but we don't. How can we NOT share the miracles of His work by sharing our stories to encourage others fearful of stepping into adoption due to funding? We can't. Thanks for just one more reminder on this. Blessings, JenniferDifference2This1https://www.blogger.com/profile/00984690062311016144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-15898383768401099872010-02-25T10:49:24.891-07:002010-02-25T10:49:24.891-07:00Praying for a miracle today as the Council meets i...Praying for a miracle today as the Council meets in Ecuador! LOVE this post! So true!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423393748873987255.post-832847366392854652010-02-25T10:31:41.243-07:002010-02-25T10:31:41.243-07:00I am going to go out on a limb here and will proba...I am going to go out on a limb here and will probably make some people very angry. I hope not, but I know emotions run high in the adoption community. <br />1. Not everyone has the means to adopt. My family of three lives on under $6000 a year. One of my children is disabled. I cannot truly meet their needs as is. Adding another child to the mix would not be fair to anyone. <br />2. Not everyone is a good parent, therefore not everyone should add more children into their lives.<br />3. Although God calls us all to care for the orphans and the widows, this does not mean He calls us all to adopt children. Sometimes I think that means helping a local mother support her children so she doesn't have to give them up for adoption. Sometimes, it means supporting the organizations in other countries that care for the orphans and widows. Sometimes, it means bringing a child into your home. There are many things people can do to live up to that mandate. <br /><br />You have comment moderation, so I truly doubt my comment will get published. Either way, maybe it will enable you to see from a different perspective. Blessings to you and yours.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349785408418170356noreply@blogger.com