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