Almost Christmas....

Well let the countdown begin... Yesterday was my man's birthday. We went shopping and then went to eat with friends and family. It was a surprise and about 20 people there and had a great time. I forgot my camera... sorry no pics but we all had a great time eating and talking. Jeremy is the best husband and daddy in the world and I just am so blessed to have him. He turned 31 and is the rock in our family. Happy Birthday Honey... We love you!!!!

Well... bad news. Our computer is messing up again. I am on it right now but it messes up all the time. We are sending it back and hopefully this time it will be fixed for good. I will not be able to be on the blog for a while so I wanted to let everyone knows what happened to me if you start to worry. I will try and post a few pics of Christmas and then check it at school some.

Adoption Update: We didn't get our grant from helpusadopt but we are tying once more for another one. We have filled out and got everything ready to send to Shaohannah's Hope tomorrow so hopeful with God's will we can get this grant to help out. Please pray for this to happen. It would be so nice to have financial help with our adoption. This year is bringing change with Jeremy opening up his lab, finishing my master's, and adoption I am just a little worried about money. God tells us to not be anxious but to trust in him....so I am trying to do just that. Pray for me. We are also really wanting to sell our house. I would love to have a room that I felt comfortable putting Lennon in when shes gets here and the upstairs room is just not that.

I pray you all have a wonderful Christ filled Christmas. May your new year bring you joy and happiness and I pray your family is richly blessed in 2009.

Merry Christmas,
The Wyatt's (Lennon.... can't wait for you to be here next Christmas... We love you bunches already----Mom, Dad, and Big Bro Jiles)

Too neat....

Interesting article I found online today searching another Korean adoption blog....Katherine Heigl And Josh Kelley To Adopt A Korean Baby
Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl (who plays Izzy) and her husband Josh Kelley are planning to adopt a child from South Korea within the next year, according to reports. The couple has reportedly chosen South Korea because Heigl's older sister Meg was adopted from the country.A source tells the National Enquirer, "Meg has had a profound impact on Katherine's life, which is why she and Josh are trying to adopt a Korean child. They've chosen an adoption agency and have started filing the necessary paperwork. They haven't gone public with the news yet because they want to make sure there are no problems before they make an announcement."Earlier this year Heigl, 29, revealed she had abandoned plans to have a biological child with singer Kelley, who she married last December.She said, "I'm done with the whole idea of having my own children. It doesn't seem like any fun. I don't think it's necessary to go through all of that."

NO SCHOOL!!!

We have about 1/2 inch in ice/sleet.... so we are out of school. It looks like snow the roads are covered in ice... weird. I will have to try and catch up with my posting and pics tomorrow on my day off. Hope all is well... we are doing good here. Just trying to stay warm.

Blessings from inside the warm house.....

Christmas letter and card...

(Click on photo and it will make it larger... it is worth it-trust me!!)

Dear Friends and Family,

We wanted to send out a letter to share about our year and how God has blessed us in 2008. This year we have grown as a couple and will be growing soon as a family as well, but I will go into that in minute. Let me start off with, this past March we started teaching a young married couples class with another couple Bill and Julie Garnett and have been richly blessed by being apart of this growing class. Our class T-n-C (Together in Christ) has over 30 couples and has a passion for the Lord to reach out and help others while sharing the gospel. Jeremy and I have been so excited to watch as the Lord works in this class and in the couples that come. God is good!!
As many of you know we have been trying to have another child for about 4 years now and with one miscarriage, God started speaking to our hearts about another way to expand our family. In May we started praying about adoption. We also started looking at agencies and researching countries that would most likely be the best fit for our family. At first we thought about domestic adoption (United States), but then after prayer we felt this was not the way we wanted to go. Frustrated, we started looking again at countries that would work for our family. We felt drawn to the Asian culture and found out that Korea was open for international adoption. Korea had everything we had been praying for: infant girls available escort to the United States, reasonable wait time, and a secure program. Jeremy and I were so excited and ready that we got started right away.
In August we had our home studies completed, fingerprinting for Immigration, and by September we were on the waiting list at Holt International for our little girl. In August we also had a fundraiser yard sale where many friends and family helped by donating items to sell to go towards our adoption. We raised over $1000.00 and were thrilled to say the least. We still have a lot of money to raise and save up for, but our God is good and we know he will provide. I did fill out grants for our adoption but found out last week that we did not get the big one we had applied for. We are going to keep trying and start looking for other grants to fill out to help with the financial burden that an adoption can bear. We do ask for prayer that we will find a grant that would help us to bring our little girl home and also for health, love and protection for her until she is home with us.
Jiles started Kindergarten this year, has started reading and will be child Jesus this Christmas in our adult musical program. He is such a blessing to Jeremy and I. Jiles has a sweet, humble, and meek spirit about him that draws you in. We are so blessed to have him as a son. He loves school and baseball. He can’t wait to be a big brother and prays for Lennon daily. He is growing up so fast that we just try and soak up all the memories before he doesn’t enjoy cuddling with us anymore, because as of right now he still loves to cuddle, and we love it too.
To end the year for 2008, I turned the big 3-0 in November and as you can see in our Christmas card we had a radical party with a few friends. We dressed up in 80’s attire, because I love the 80’s, and we had a blast playing games and fellowshipping. We hope you enjoy the card and get a good laugh because we know we look so COOL!!! Doesn’t Jiles look like the mini-“Joe Dirt”? J hee hee….We do want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and many blessing for the new year to come.

All our love,
Jeremy, Rhea, Jiles, and 레논 Lennon Wyatt

Check out our blog to keep up with the latest on our adoption:
http://www.wyattpartyof4.blogspot.com/

Still SICK!!!

Hey guys:

My computer is still sick and is being mailed to Toshiba as I type. I wanted to shoot a quick e-mail from work letting you guys know we are still here and kicking. We had a wonderful turkey day and are so thankful for so many things. My BIG 3-0 was on Thanksgiving as well and it was wonderful to be spending time with friends and family. I have a few special friends that through me my "surprise" dress in the 80's b-day party and I was actually surprised. I will show pics when my computer is fixed... it will be worth the wait. (trust me) Jeremy also surprised me on Friday and we went out on the town. We went to Nashville for a romantic dinner for 2 and then to see the Rockettes... I loved it!!!! He also got me pearl earrings I have been wanting to match my necklace. Thanks hun.... you are the best and I Love You!!!!!

The grant will be sending out notifications today so please pray!!!!!!!!! We should receive word by the end of this week. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and now it is time for Christmas. Can you believe it? We went to Wal-Mart on "Black Friday" and it was CraZy to say the least!!!! We have our 3 trees up and one is a small tree in Jiles room. The one in the dining room is our favorite. It is a country Christmas... we string popcorn and this year we dried out apples and oranges. It has cranberries and all natural things on it. I will show pics later when I can. The other tree is my fancy tree-it is so pretty. There is something about sitting in a dark room with only the Christmas lights on and praising the Lord for all he has done.. God is Good all the Time... All the Time God is Good!!!!!

Merry Christmas and I promise to try and write more this week,
Rhea Anne

Problems....

Hey everyone,

I hope all is well with you and yours. We have been busy around the Wyatt house. I had a women's conference this weekend, trying to finish up my Master's class, and getting ready for Thanksgiving. My 30th b-day is also on Thanksgiving so I am trying to get prepared for the big birthday change.... :) Well our computer is down at the moment so I will not be on as much this week. I just wanted to touch base with you all and pray that you all have a wonderful God filled week.
This weekend Sharon Jaynes spoke about women and their dreams. Sometimes our dreams don't always turn out the way we want them to but keep dreaming and praying for God's will be to done in our life and in our dreams. It was a fantastic weekend of crying, laughing, crying and then laughing again. God showed up and it was AMAZING!!!
Praise: Our S.S. class is having our Thanksgiving dinner this weekend and we already have 42 people coming!!!!!! Praise God!!!!
Prayer Requests: The Litchfield family. Check out their blog for their story. They are really struggling with what has happened and the purpose of prayer. www.caringbridge.org/visit/matthewlitchfield
Our Grant: Please pray that we get it and that it can help us out on the financial burden of adoption.
House to Sale-our house has been on the market for about 9 months and we haven't had anyone really serious about buying it. Please pray for a buyer to come soon.

Many blessing for you this week, Rhea Anne

Finally Halloween Pics and More

Okay so here is the pics and video of Halloween night and more... Scroll down and check out all the fun we have been having already this Fall.


This is the band Mission Six... They are a young Christian band and they rock out the house!!! Scroll down and check them out on the video to hear them play. (Turn down the music so you can hear.) Jiles loved them and wants to dress up as the lead singer for next Halloween. Let your kids listen they will love them. I think the oldest is 13 and they are amazing. They came to a local church to play and I am so glad we went. You can get their music at Wal-mart... Go get it.. your kids will love it and it is really awesome.


Jiles and his friend Tyler... Doesn't Captain America and Hulk look AWESOME!!!


Jiles and I at school watching the Witch's Brew....I love this pic of us.



Jiles' Kindergarten teachers or should I say withes. They are putting in fingernails, spiders, and goo for the brew. They even threw in a worm on top. Jiles loved it and actually drank it because he said he wasn't' scared. It was good juice of course with a gummy worm on top. Jiles' teacher has the best witches' voice, I guess after 30 years of being a witch at Halloween you would have it down and she does.


This is the Kindergarten Halloween parade... I took it in my room. I loved being able to see him this year going through the halls. Captain America had to be the best costume. Well, I know he is mine and I might be a little partial.


This is at Cousin Sammy's birthday bash. The theme was Superhero and they had an obstacle course to save the baby. Jiles loved it. He even got to smack the villain and safe the baby. He did amazing...he was a true Superhero-they all were. The kids loved it.


Another pic of the party. The birthday boy is the Batman peeking his head out from behind the other Captain America. Sammy was such a cute Batman and did a dance to go along with his theme music. Too funny!!!


These next three pics are from our Sunday School hayride. We were holding a friends little girl getting practice for when Lennon will be here. That night was so cold. The hayride didn't last too long. We were missing the fire. We have great class. We have about 30 young couples that love the Lord and serving Him. I have been so blessed to be apart of watching it grow. We teach the class along with another great couple. It has been such a huge blessing.

Freezing on the hayride...but having fun!!!

Check out the video... below. Mute the music on the bottom and then push play. Enjoy rocking out. Can't wait until Lennon gets to do all of these fun things next year-hopefully. Please be in prayer that we get our grant that we filled out for our adoption. It would be a huge blessing. Have a blessed week. Love ya'll, rhea anne

Quick Post

Hey Guys... Sorry it is just a quick post to pray for the Litchfield family as they have lost their son this past week to a 2 year fight with Leukemia. They are a wonderful Christian family from our church that as has shown unveiling faith and hope during this long battle. Matthew was a neat young man that loved the Lord and life. He was in Jeremy's Sunday School class for 3 years before he found out about his illness. Jeremy loved Matthew and having him in class.
I know the family would covet your prayers at this time. The funeral is today at 1:00 and it will be an emotional time for family and friends. Tricia (his mom) has been up at the hospital for most of the two years with him and has never left his side. I can't imagine her thoughts and emotions right now. Pray for Jeff (Dad) and Haylee (sister) as well. If you want to check out their story and leave a comment, I know they are checking them and would love to hear encouraging words at this time.
www.caringbridge.org/visit/matthewlitchfield

Your Sister in Christ, ( I will post pics tonight of Halloween and more family news... stay turned)
Rhea Anne

Tag your it!!!!!!!!!!

So I have been tagged and here it goes.... I have to share 7 things about myself that you might not know.. Please hold nothing against me... hee hee :) Thanks Jerri and Shanon for tagging me-I loved reading yours. I did learn a lot.. hope you all do as well. At the bottom I will tag seven more people and let you know- you have been tagged by leaving you a comment. I hope I have seven people to tag..


1. I have a tattoo on my left side right above the butt cheek.. Yes, I got this at the age of 18 and had always wanted one. I don't see it very often and forget most of the time I even have one.... until my husband let's me know that it stands for "stupid white girl". Well, it doesn't.... it is a Chinese symbol that stands for friendship that I got with a good friend in college.
(Like I said hold nothing against me-I usually don't share these stories or should I say life lessons)

2. I got arrested when I was 19 as well. I got a PI (public intoxication). Most of us did a little drinking when we were in college but most of us didn't get caught. Well I did and I have talked about it more then I ever wanted to since this adoption process started. I had to talk with every agency we looked into, our social worker, and even had to type up a letter. Well we do have consequences even 11 years later. I am forgiven for all those crazy days and I am so blessed that God saw me through them.

3. I dated my husband for 5 years before marriage..... but..... most of those 5 years were off... We broke up all the time. We went to separate colleges so it was always just to hard to be away and not fight all the time. Well I was a little crazy back then and don't even get me started on Jeremy. Anyways... I knew I would marry him it just took us a while to get it together.

4. I have gotten stuck in an elevator not just once but twice and did I mention....I hate closed in places. The first time I was about 11 and with 3 other friends. It took about 45 minutes to get us out and by this point I was hysterical. Finally we got out and I lost it... I still hate elevators.

5. I have so many fears... fear of flying, heights, elevators (see #4), bugs (yes any bugs) especially June bugs.. They are huge, loud, and stick to you............YUCK!!! I have to pray for this often. You can pray for me as well.

6. I can also do the splits and have pretty good high kicks as well. (Thanks Jerri-I took this idea from you.) I loved dancing in high school and was on the CCHS dance team all 4 years. I wish they still had a hip hop classes for adults here in Hoptown. I would be on that in a minute.

7. I love photography and would love to have my own business. I would love to own a children's store with clothes, place for tea parties, and do some photography on the side only for children. Maybe one day...

Thanks for letting me share and I hope you learned a little something new but like I said don't hold it against me about the first 2..

I tag.......
1. Tara Reynolds
2. The Beavers (either Joe Dan or Laura)
3. Nikki
4. Jeremy (My hubby)
5. Sorry guys that is all I have that haven't been used already.... Let me know if anyone is reading this and wants to be tagged. I still have 3 more to do.

Have a TERRIFIC God Filled Tuesday, Rhea Anne

Okay-Okay

Okay, so I am writing and need some comments. I know you all are tired but leave a comment so I know I am not writing to myself. I love reading you thoughts-it makes my day. Leave a comment!!!

On Another note: School is keeping me busy. Fall break was wonderful and surely needed but now reality is back. The house is a mess, no groceries in the pantry, and I am tired again. I need a housekeeper, someone to do my laundry, cook, and a personal trainer. WOW... my husband needs to get 3 more jobs and me too. hee hee :)

Prayer Requests: Matthew Litchfield is still fighting for his life. He was doing better but has taking a turn for the worst again. Please continue to pray for Matthew's miracle. Pray that we get the grants for our adoption and that we sale our house soon. The market is low but I know if God wants us to sale then he will provide a buyer. I hope it is soon but whenever is fine.

Bible verse for the Day:
Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all that we could imagine or think according to the power that works within us.

I know God has big things for us and all of you. We have to believe in him, in his plan, and perfect timing. Man, God is good and he is good all the time!!!!

Blessings for this week, rhea anne (Hey I joined facebook so if you have an account look me up to be your friend. I got it to keep up with some of my youth that I work with but have found a lot of long lost friend- pretty cool!!! )

Prayer Needed....

Please pray for the Trigg County family that tradegy stuck on Wednesday. A women was stapped many times and lost 3 children to murder. They have just arrested a man for the murders not even a 1/4 of mile from my house. A little spooky but please pray!!! She is recovering and needs many prayers for when she realizes the magnitude of this tragedy and losing her children. My heart breaks for this lady. Go to www.kentuckynewera.com for more information. Pray for the extended family and father of the children. I really don't know what else to say but am in shock of the horrific accounts of these murders.

Sister in Christ, Rhea Anne

Halloween Party Pics

I love Halloween!!! We had our 2nd annual Halloween pumpkin carving and more party!!! We had a great time. All friends had to bring a pumpkin to carve, their costume, and a spooky snack. We had chili, taco soup, hot dogs, and blood (red juice) for drinks. The kids had a ball. We played, sang songs, danced to scary music, carved pumpkins, read spooky books, and told scary stories-but not too scary. What fun we had. Wishing all of you a Happy Halloween season!!!

This is the snack I made. Witch's hat and broom sticks....

All the kids dressed up in their Halloween costume.

Cute family pic... Don't we look cute with Captain America in our family....

Reading a story to the kiddos on our hay bails. They kids loved it.... Well, most of them did any ways.

Time to carve pumpkins... He was in serious concentration-check out the tongue....

Two cute pics of families have fun time carving pumpkins together with their kids. I love family times. It was a little hot for October but we didn't care just good ol' fun.

This was our finished pumpkin masterpieces. The kids and parents did a fabulous job. We had a vote and Tyler won the prize. Bridget won the best spooky snack but I forgot to take a picture of it. They received a fabulous Halloween prize. :) We had so much fun eating, playing, and spending time together enjoying Halloween and fall. Hope you have a wonderful week. I am... it is Fall Break!!!!!!!!!!! Blessings, rhea anne

Friday's Food for Thought

After my last post I have felt much better and looked in my "word" and also found a inspirational book that had a great thought on His plan. Thought I would share:

When God says "no" get up and say "yes" to the future He holds out to you.

You may have wept in anguish before God. Your heart may be been broken. You may have fasted and prayed. And in spite of anything you did or didn't do.... God said no to that relationship, no to that miracle you wanted, no to that outcome you desired.
Who knows what good things God has for you in your future? Who knows the abundance of life He has for you? You won't know unless you rise up and walk toward you future!!

Get up and pray...
Get up and read your Word....
Get up and take action!!!!

*I know God has heard my desire of my heart to have another little one and he will bless us with a little girl soon.-We have taken action!!! I can't wait. I will one day hopefully adopt more, have more biologically as well. I want a big family full of love and love for the Lord. I will rise up and take action: pray, fast, and read my Word. He has complete control of my life and I know his plan is GREAT not just Good!!! I loved this entry and wanted you to hear it as well. I hope it speaks to you if you are dealing with anything in your life that you feel is not getting answered fast enough or the way you want it. He is still in control!!!

Adoption Update: We have been approved by immigration!!!! We mailed that off and now we are still just waiting for the day that we are referred our beautiful baby girl.

*** I plan on going private with my blog by the end of October. If you want to still follow my blog, please send your e-mail through your comment. I will keep it up for a few more weeks and then go private. I just want to have some privacy for our family and our journey. ***

Blessings to you all, Rhea Anne

Just thinking

I was just thinking today that I really miss Lennon. I know I don't even know what she looks like or anything but she has been in my heart for a long time growing and I can't wait to fill that hole up with her. I love the Fall but it does remind me of when I was pregnant with Jiles. I have been having the baby blues today and wanted to have a pity party for myself. I want my daughter home now not later.......
Okay-I am over it. I know she will be home in God's timing but I am just a little impatient some days. Just wanted to share my thoughts with someone. Hope I didn't depress you all.
Much love, Rhea Anne

*By the way-Jeremy's nephew visitation is tomorrow night. Please pray for his family including Jeremy. He has never lost anyone close to him and this has been hard. Also Matthew is still fighting!!! Keep praying for his miracle.
Thanks!!!

Still Here, With Alot of Catching Up To Do!!!

(Jiles took this pic! Pretty good, Buddy!!)

-This is our domino game masterpiece. Pretty Cool!!!

Yes, I am still here just been extremely busy this week. Let's start off with last weekend. We hung out with our friends Tracy and Troy. Their son Garrett and Jiles played while we ate Taco soup and then played dominoes. It was so much fun getting together with them again. Our friend Billy and his daughter came over at the end and played a few rounds with us as well. Around

9:30 the kids were getting tired and ready for bed. We had to call it a night. We will have to do it again soon so we can finish our game. Dominoes is so much fun and the The Clark's introduced it to us about 6 years ago before children when we hung out about every weekend playing games and growing in our friendship. Love y'all so much. Thanks for being such amazing friends!!!

This past week started with Jiles last Fall Baseball game Monday. Wednesday we had the BIG walk through from the board at school and everyone was nervous. Wow, glad that is over. It went well, thank goodness. Then Friday I had a big presentation at my master's class and then we had to head to Lexington for my cousin's wedding. Jiles was the ring bearer and I must say he did AWESOME!!!

This is him and the flower girl. He took his job very serious and never missed a beat. He was big on making sure she held his arm the right way and then he said that they needed to dance. I said, "Will you dance with Momma also?" He said, "No, just my girl." Wow, what am I going to do when I am not the main girl in his life. Let's just not think about that. The wedding was gorgeous. The ceremony was at her family's church and the reception was at their family farm out in the horse farms in Lexington. The fall trees were beautiful and they had music, brunch food-the wedding was at 11:00 and then we partied with a little dancing. Jiles never did dance with "his girl" but she wanted to. He got cold feet. That was just fine with me, but I got one dance with him finally at the end.

This is a pic of the Bride and Groom dancing. Aren't they just too cute? And then this is us in front of the Model-T car they rode off in after the ceremony. Everything was just so perfect. I am so happy for them. They really are a sweet and loving couple.

Last but not least, this is cousin Colby. Jiles' best bud. He was the best man. The Groom is his Uncle, but more like a brother. Jiles thinks Colby hung the moon and so do we. I thought this picture was just the cutest. Check out Jiles legs crossed. I love it. He is such a little man. Well, I hope to do more blogging this week but don't hold your breath. Just to much to do this time of year. But I love Fall!! Fall break is not this week but next. Can't wait!!!

Prayer Request: Jeremy's nephew lost his life on Saturday at the age of 23 from a tragic car accident. He has 3 children and a wife. Please pray for his family and for comfort during this time. Matthew Litchfield needs our prayers as well. He has been fighting Leukemia for 2 years now and he is struggling to hold on right now. He has gone through so much. He has had a bone marrow transplant and was in remission for a short time and now he is fighting for his life. Please pray for a miracle for Matthew.

Praise: God is good and we know he is in control. His will is always the best even if we don't understand. Just keep praying!!!!!

Much love, rhea anne

Welcome Fall!!! I am so glad you're here!!! (I fixed my mistake for my anonymous friend that left me a spelling mistake comment.)

FALL HERE WE COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get Ready!!!

Get Set!!!

Throw!!! (We only have a few so far but we will be ready for some more leaf fun real soon.)

Well, I love Fall and am so glad it is here for many reasons. I love the weather-nice change from 98 degrees. I also love all the holidays-Halloween (yes, I am Christian and this is my favorite holiday), Thanksgiving (yes, I love to eat), and who could forget my b-day. I will turn the big
3-0 on Thanksgiving this year. I want to throw myself a "Surprise" party because I know my hubby will never do it. So if you want to come then you better start looking for your 80's costume because you have to be in the 80's gear to come in and party. I can't wait-more details later. I know you all must think I am crazy to throw my own "Surprise" party but I have been working on my surprise face for a while and I believe I have it down. Hee hee

The last reason I am so glad to see Fall come is because we are one step and one season closer to getting Lennon here with us. I have found some other blog friends that have adopted from Korea and I am so excited to read about their journeys. I encourage you to read them too. I put them on my favorite list and put where they are adopting from as well.

Can't forget about the "Shout Outs"-Tiffany Wolf-good friend from Hoptown, Kristy D. Johnson-Nashville but Hoptown grown, Traci Rodgers-friend from church (she was a surprise and thanks Traci for checking out the blog), and lastly a new adoption friend from good ol' BG, Ky Shawna O'Brien. Thanks girls for signing in and checking in on the blog. I love getting new friends on the book. So please sign in. I did have new friends leave comments my couz Charles Frank and a new Korean adoption friend Erin. Thanks guys, now go leave a pic and message on the quest book.

Prayer Request: Our Economy, Jeremy's Business, Our house to Sale, Shanan F's house to sale (blog friend in TX), Lost, and all our adoptions out there to go fast so we can get our babies home.
Praise: Revival was great!!!!!!!!!! I believe we had around 100 salvations!!! Praise God!!! Thanks for your prayers.

Much Love in Christ, rhea anne

Much of Nothing But Much of Everything to God

I thought I would post but really nothing has been going on big but work, school, and work again. I have been fighting myself to get in the Word. Have any of you ever tried so hard to stay commited but your wordly duties always seem to try and stop you. Well that is me right now. I am too busy for my own good. My school (teaching) keeps me at work way to late and then I am trying to survive this Master's class that I am in on Friday nights from 5-8. That should be illegal to have class on Friday nights. (Just a side note) I am going to start doing better tonight. I have promised myself and God that I was going to get into my word and study my S.S. lesson tonight before my eyes shut for the night.

Thoughts: As I lay awake some nights I picture Lennon and what she looks like, smells like and what her cry sounds like. I know that sounds crazy but I love the smell of a baby and the way they cuddle to you at night. I can't wait to hold her and love on her. I know only in God's time will she be with us but I still can't seem to shake those motherly feelings of being a little jealous that someone else is doing that right now with her. I pray they are holding her tight, singing sweet lullabys to her, and reading stories as she falls asleep. This time is so precious in an infants life and God has given me peace that her foster parents are going to do just that "love" her. What a sense of peace knowing God is behind this adoption and looking down on us watching our every move, emotion, and thought. He is just saying "Be Still In My Time, Trust in Me." I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend.

Prayer Request: Our revival is coming up this week. Please pray for brokeness in me and the others that attend so God can move our hearts. Pray for Bro. Jim Wilson and that God's message will be delivered through him. And pray for the lost that their hearts will be soften to hear the message and move when God tugs on their hearts.

Much Love, rhea anne

Big News-All in the Name

레논 (Lennon in Korea)
This is our daughters name!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lennon in Korea. Her name will be Lennon Amorette Wyatt. Amorette is a family name that is mine and my mother's middle name. We haven't told a lot of people the name but now we feel it is time to share the news. I know God is watching over her wherever she is either in her mother's womb or already born at her foster parents' house. I pray for her protection. I pray that she will be held tight and loved on dearly until we get our hands around her. Please oh please continue to lift her up. I can't wait to find out what she looks like and when we will be able to get have her forever in our family. I know she will be perfectly made for us.

The proud parents of our soon to be daughter in Korea,
Jeremy and Rhea and Big Brother Jiles

What a Stud and S.S. social

I had to post a few of these pics of Jiles on Sunday. Isn't he the cutest stud you have ever seen? I know I could be a little biases, but he could a be little Abercrombie model. Don't you think so?

Well I don't have any huge news to post on but I thought I would share my week with you guys. I have been so busy with work, school-master's class, and just home stuff. Do you ever feel like you could crawl in a hole and never come out? I could and I don't like that feeling. -Pray for me!!This past weekend--This is picture of some of the kiddos and parents at our S.S. social this past Saturday. It was at Jefferson Davis Monument and we had a blast. We grilled out, let the kids play, men played corn hole, and finally the women got too. Why is it that at a social men think they get to socialize the whole time and we women our in charge of watching the kids so they don't kill themselves? I have always wondered this and we discussed it at the social. Finally us women said "Your turn and we are playing corn hole." We had a blast. It took forever because we were not as good as the men but that is okay. We are going to practice for the next event. Jeremy and I and the Garnett's teach a young married couples class and it is so special. This group of young adults are so hungry and thirsty to serve the Lord and it is awesome being able to be apart of them. I hope we continue to grow in the Lord and in our friendships as well. We love teaching the class and watching "T in C" (Together in Christ-name of our class) grow as couples, in their spiritual walk, and as leaders in the church.


A few more pics of the social. These boys are so cute in their pose. They grow up to fast.

Lastly, I have to give a "shout out" to Tracy Clark for signing the blog. She is a sweet friend from childhood years and means so much to me. She loves me so much she signed it twice. hee hee. :) Also my cousin and his wife signed in as well. Thanks Beavers!!! Check out their blog their little sweetie is so cute. I can't wait to see who signs in this week. Have you signed in yet?

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend. Please pray for our revival coming up and for our grants that we are trying to get for our adoption. We could really use the money to help go towards the adoption. Since there are grants out there then I am going to try and get them. I hope it works out!!!
Many Blessings, rhea

Sorry Left Out a Shout Out

Sorry to the Hallmark's here in Hoptown. I left them out of the "shout outs" yesterday. Sarah signed in the guest book last week. Sarah and Will have 3 sweet kids and are good friends of ours. This makes your "shout out" even better because I accidentally left you out. Love ya girl, rw

Shout Out

This is a blog to give my "Shout Outs" to all the peeps who left a picture and comment on my guest book. Ashley Humphries, Sara Sweeney, Juile Belt, Aunt Cathy, and my girl Anteneshia. Your girls are the best. I am so excitied to see a new face or comment. I love knowing you all are checking the blog and praying for our baby girl. I hope you all have a fabulous Wednesday. Many Blessings, rw

GRANDPARENTS DAY!!!!

(Mute the music at the bottom so you can hear why God made Grandparents and what Jiles loves to do with his.-too cute)

Happy Grandparents day to Nana, Papaw, and Nana T. We love you all so much and think you are the best. Thank for loving Jiles and helping Jeremy and I raise him up to be a good little boy. We are also grateful for your prayers for him every night, that he well grow up to be a Godly man and love the Lord and serve him well.

Papaw and Nana with all their grandchildren-so far that is!!

Nana T and Jiles. He is giving her his Christmas present he made at school last year.

***We can't wait for you all to have another grandchild to love and our little one will be here before you know. I can't wait for you all to go to the airport with us to welcome her home one day soon. *** -We love you all, Jeremy, Rhea Anne, and Jiles

ShOUt OuT

This is a shout out to all the people that signed the guest book. Tara-my cousin was the first, you go girl. Also Lesa (secretary at my school), Shanan and Jerri Fowler, new friends I met through the blog world, and my high school friend Jacob. He was the big surprise. I am so glad you are checking my blog Jake. We all need to get together soon. Thanks to you all for signing in it made my day.

Praise and Prayer: The Putty's are flying home right now with Nathan. Pray for a safe flight and a Huge Praise to God that it all worked out with his Visa and he is coming home to his forever family. Our God is so Good and to him be all the glory.

I love this picture of my men at the "Garden of the Gods" or we call it the "Garden of Our God". I thought it was cute and added it in. Blessings, rw

For my Daughter in Korea

DEAR SWEET DAUGHTER:
As a girl I had a common dream, to be a mom someday.
My baby would have eyes of blue and hair the hue of hay.
But now my dreams have been transformed. New visions fill my head.
Now the tresses that I long to stroke are raven black instead.
And in my dreams those eyes are not so big or blue or round.
Now in my dreams they're almond shaped and colored cocoa brown.
And in my dreams my arms can stretch across enormous seas.
They reach half-way around the world and hold you close to me.
As you grow in your mother's womb, carefully knit together,
you're also growing in my heart, where you will stay forever.
And in my dreams the moment that your mother says good-bye,
I'll be right there to comfort you and hold you as you cry.
Our features may not look alike; we're different as can be.
But still I know the Father has created you for me.
And though I've not yet seen your face, or held your tiny hands,
and though we're half a world apart in very different lands.
I'll be right there to get you just as soon as God allows.
But'til He says the time is right I give to you this vow.
I'll pray for your protection every night on bended knee.
For God will hold you in His arms, until you're here with me.

-Author Unknown- (Sorry-forgot to add this the first time around. I wish I would have written this but I can't take credit.)

I love you my precious baby girl and I can't wait to hold you, love your mom (Rhea Anne)

SIGN IN-Go to the bottom!!!

Hey all-I am so glad that you are visiting our blog, so now I want to watch my blog friends grow all over the USA by using the quest book. I have seen this on a few other blogs and love it. I can see how far their friends travel via-Internet to visit their blog and I would love to watch the same for us. I know God can use this blog for his glory so I am hoping to build more friendships and watch new relationships grow.
So-Go sign in NOW so you don't forget and I will put a shout out after you sign in. I got this from the "Prissy Chicken Lady" herself and when she gave me the shout out I was excited. I thought I would copy her idea. Thanks Jerri!!!

Hope everyone has a Terrific Thursday!!! Love, rw

I Love My New LOOK!!

I am now addicted to finding out how to add new things to my blog. I really need to get a life. This seems to be a stress reliever for me most of the time.

Serious Now-Prayer Request: I want all of us to be in prayer for the Putty family. They are in Ethiopia right now trying to go through the last court and bring Nathan home. Something with the paperwork was not right or not there and it was thrown out. They have a plane ride back home on Friday and with all of us praying God is good and Nathanael will be with them. Please check out their blog to find out more info but just pray, pray, pray. God can make this all work and we are believing in him and his power to work this all out.
Blessings, Rhea

Check it Out!!!

-Cute picture of Brian, Julie and Katie. Yes they do have another child-Sammy but he was not in this one. This is Katie's first day of school picture.

I finally got my sister-n-law to do a blog. Make sure you go on it and leave a comment. She will love it. This is her first attempt at blogging so be patient. http://www.cowboyracer.blogspot.com/ As you can see she is a sports fan. Loves the Cowboys and MSU Racers. Her and my bro make a perfect pair. I am so proud of you!!! Can't wait to here how much you love my brother. Hee hee-inside joke!!! :)

Labor Day Weekend

Jiles and his cousins!!! Jiles loves his cousin Colby and cousin Katie. As you can see they all seem to love each other to death. Jiles and Katie are 2 weeks apart and play together so well. We don't have a picture of cousin Sammy but he is loved as well.
Jiles and Papaw riding the tractor. My hubby was getting a little restless so they decided to build two more swings for the tree. The kids loved them. They even had a few adults on them but it was a little harder to swing. hee hee-wonder why?

We had another great weekend at the Belt farm in Ky. We rode 4-wheelers, played outside the whole time and enjoyed family time. We played corn hole with my brother and wife and by the way we beat them 2 games in a row. I know they read my blog so I wanted to rub it in just a little. :)
Prayer: Please pray for the Putty family as they are in Ethiopia right now getting their son. Check out their blog to see a cute pic and an e-mail update. It will give you chills I promise. www.puttyfamily.blogspot.com
We are on the waiting list and I am going to start trying to get some grants to help pay for our adoption. If anyone knows any good grants out there or fundraisers that would be great. I want to try and raise as much I we can to help out. It has been a great weekend and now I am going to bed. I am beat!!! Many Blessings, Rhea Anne

Hurry Up to WAIT

We are officially on the waiting list!!!!!!!!! We do not get a number-kinda wish we did but it should be about 10-14 months before she is home. With the waiting child list it should go faster. Be in prayer for our little one to come home real soon. I can't wait to hold her and be the one taking care of her, but until then I am grateful for her foster parents. I am grateful that she is loved and taking care of.
Blessings this Friday,
Rhea Anne

Mailing off my wedding dress and our anniversary

OK-did I get your attention with the title of my blog today. I know this is going to sound crazy to a lot of you but let me explain. When we got married over 6 years ago now, we had to rush the wedding just a little. I found out I was pregnant and had everything planned for January. We went ahead and moved it up to August. I had a dress that I loved but since we bumped it up to August the dress couldn't get done in time. Therefore I found a dress that was pretty but wasn't "my wedding dress". I know you all know what I am talking about. Once you found the "one" you just know that it was made for you.

The day of our yard sale for the adoption I put the wedding dress out and a women was very interested. She then came back and bought the dress, another formal and some other stuff. She wanted us to hold it until the check cleared. Well this weekend it had cleared and I went to mail it off. As I got it packaged up I realized that I was mailing off my wedding dress the day before our 6 anniversary. "So glad I am not superstitious." My mom and I got so tickled about it and just laughed. I mailed if off and called the lady I sold it to. She was a sweet lady and I told that I had prayed over it and wished her the most happiness that my wedding day gave me. I pray that the day she uses the dress it will make her the happiest women in the world, because it did just that for me.

I know-I know you still can't believe I sold my dress but I thought what better time to sell it was for the adoption of our daughter. I seriously doubt she would ever want to wear it so now she can just wear my jewelry or tiara. I love my marriage and my wedding day but the dress will go on and make someone else just as happy. That is my prayer.

Our anniversary was Saturday and we went on a date to the Looking Glass and then just went home and hung out and cuddled. It was a great time. My husband is my best friend, spiritual accountability partner, soul mate, and lover. He is my back bone and keeps me sane. I love him more today than ever and I can't wait to keep growing in love with him. This year is going to be the best year ever, we can both just feel it. Last year was a hard year with our miscarriage and the struggles of infertility, but God saw us through and we grew as a couple and in our faith as well. I am so blessed to be married to the most perfect man for me. I love you Jeremy, now and forever always, rhea anne

Check it Out

As you can see my hubby is one amazing and interesting guy. He started his own blog because he kept trying to do things to mine and he erased it completely once. OMGoodness!!! (yes-I almost lost it!) God love him!!! He is doing his "PeRspECtive oN ouR JouRNeY." Please check it out and leave a comment on it. He will get a kick out of that. www.jdubandfamsadop.blogspot.com
By the way the "nerd" picture is from this Halloween-isn't he too funny? I will post Sunday or Monday about our anniversary which is 6 years tomorrow. Blessings and enjoy this beautiful day God gave us, rhea

Exciting News

Our home study has been looked at and approved by Holt so it is now heading to the USCIS office. YEAH!!!! It has up to 60 days to be approved but we are praying for a faster response. We are excited to get it started and truly be on the waiting list for our baby. Please be in prayer for this. Love ya'll, rhea

We Can Ride

(Go to the bottom and mute the music so you can check out our boy riding his bike with out his training wheels.) Jiles has been wanting to learn to ride with out his training wheels for a couple of weeks now. Last Thursday Jeremy got out there and in an hour we had it down. We are still in the grass and slowly moving to the driveway but he is doing great. He thinks he is super big now. I am so proud of him. I wanted to share with you all. I guess when they are ready to ride they are ready.

Doesn't he look good on that bike? Daddy is helping him get started and then letting him go!!! Jeremy does so well with Jiles. He is such an encourager and loves helping Jiles learn new things. I have the greatest men in my life. I am so blessed. I hope you all have a wonderful week ahead. Keep praying for our schools, teachers, and students. We need them. In his love, rhea anne