Lifehouse's Everything Skit

Saw this on my friend Heather's blog; it's powerful. Some may pick up on other themes present, but the message is really about being passionately pursued by Almighty God.

OH Good grief.....

Alright, alright....I don't like these things too terribly much, but I'll do it because my two teammates keep ganging up on me. And I love them. So...here goes:

Here are the rules. 1)Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves. (2) People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules. (3) At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names. (4) Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

1. I like to watch UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships)! I admit it, I know it's barbaric, but I like to watch it. I even have a few favorites! It's probably from years of watching karate movies with my brother, who is older than me, and such.

2. As I commented on a friends blog the other day, when I go grocery shopping, I like to put things in a certain order in the basket so that they go in order on the conveyor belt, so the bags can be put back into the basket in the right order, so the bags can be placed into my van in the right order. Call it what you want people, but it is the only way to do it.

3. Sometimes I put my ipod on to wash dishes or pick up around the house when the kids are home, and when Todd is home. I inform him that I will be "checking out for a bit." Some days I don't think I can hear "mommmmmeeeeee" one more time. I love my ipod by the way. My favorite new song is "Everything" by Lifehouse. There is the coolest video on youtube right now of that song. Check it out. You'll have to google it because I don't know how to put links in.

4. I want to be a nurse when I grow up. I'm going to do it too.

5. I LOVE to eat toast for breakfast with my coffee. It's just the best.

6. I'm not the best housekeeper in the world, I admit it. If you have any tips on how to keep up with little people getting in your way and needing you, please email me.

7. My favorite Starbucks drink is a java chip frapp....but I only drink them every so often because it's like eating a meal calorie wise. But I LOVE them. I don't like the light version either because it isn't the same.

8. I own an antique shotgun that belonged to Todd's grandfather. It's a 410 and I like shooting it. Yes, we are adjusting to the ways of Arkansas. But I'll always be Texan.

Ok..I'm done. I tag Donna, Regina, Theresa, Desiree, Amy, Rachel and Shauna.

Anybody out there???

Wow....look at all these cobwebs....oh how I have negelected this little blog!

Well...let me do some dusting and give this thing some TLC...

Hello! My name is Felicia Patten in case anyone still reads....I had a busy summer and yes, I survived it! Todd was gone the whole summer practically. I have new respect for single moms. We made it thru though and so far, have had a good start to the school year. Sienna also turned 5, and I didn't get to post about it. We had a HS Musical 2 watch/birthday party! Yes, my 5 year old is a HS musical fan. It was pretty fun. We didn't do a whole lot this summer, which, in retrospect, was nice. It kinda reminded me of my summers growing up. Don't you remember the days of just playing outside all day, until the sun went down, riding your bike, running around the neighborhood? I did go to basketball camp when I got older quite a bit, but nowadays, kids are as busy in the summer as they are during the school year. It's a little over the top in my opinion. Here in Searcy, one is not lacking for things to do in the summer. There is a camp or something like camp EVERY week in the summer. I guess that's nice for folks who work and need babysitting. I'm not dogging it, just thankful I have the option to be home with mine. We missed Todd alot, but we all made it thru in one piece. And, he made an "A" in both stat classes he was taking!!!

WOW!!

The previous post was a very brief update on baby Ethan. God is obviously doing a great thing in this baby's life. Truly a miracle. Please look at their website. They are at day 160, and they've updated everyday, so that's alot of reading. But if you just read from a few days back you can get the gist of it. My faith is being renewed from following this story.

Take a look: www.ethanpowell.com

INCREDIBLE!

PRAY!!!!!!!!!

Take a look at this website when you have some time. This little guy is fighting for his life. He's in TN right now at St. Jude's. Just to get you up to speed, he was diagnosed at his two month check up with Leukemia. He's now about 7 or 8 months old. He received stem cells from his dad and they are waiting to see if they engraft. This is a very young couple and they need, and Ethan, need all the prayers they can get. Pray for Ethan!

www.ethanpowell.com

Thanks!

Asher turned 7!!!!!!

I can't believe that my baby boy is now 7 years old. He is really growing up though. We had a great time celebrating his birthday. He wanted to go rock climbing, so we had his party at Zion Rock Climbing Gym. It was a lot of fun and the kids all seemed to really enjoy it. I even made the cake! The pictures don't do it justice though! Enjoy the pictures.

8 Years!!!!!

Todd and I have been married for 8 years TODAY!!!

We met at the Children's Home of Lubbock in May of 98. He was working as a Unit Director/Therapist of the Therapeutic Program when I started working there. I was very excited about working there as it was a new chapter in my life. Up to that point, I had only known AIM and SIBI. CHOL really stretched me and I loved it! Well...some days I didn't, but most of the time I did. While Todd and I were dating, I would always be so intrigued by the way he handled the kids there. He was really good at what he did and most of the kids really loved and respected Mr. Todd. Sometimes, it would shock me at how "tough" he would be, always doing it with love. He loved those kids. Really. And they loved him back. I knew that he was a keeper and that he would be a great dad someday. I wish my Searcy friends could have seen him in that place. It really was humbling to watch.

So we dated. I really love thinking of those days. We had so much fun together. We had many things in common and really enjoyed getting to know each other better. I knew that he was the one for me after probably 2 weeks of dating and talking. That summer, I spent about 5 weeks in Mexico City with some friends, reaching out to people in that city. It was a great experience. Todd came down the last week we were there. We had only been dating a couple of months. I knew that he was serious about me at that point. If you don't know me well, I'll tell you this: I love people! I love getting to know people. But at a certain point, I kinda pull back a bit. I felt like he was getting too close and I tried to run him off. This was customary for me with guys that actually liked me. But it didn't work. He didn't quit. I'm so thankful for that. When we returned to the States together, he came to my house for a few days to spend some time with my family. We continued to date and it was getting serious. Then, on December 19, Todd's birthday, he asked me to marry him. It was the coolest day for me. I sang in a wedding that day with my peeps(shout out to Unshackled!!! haa haa) and most everyone around me knew about this evening that would unfold. After we sang, I just sat around talking to friends and Todd hung out by himself. I thought this strange at the time, but now I know he was killing time. Also, a friend of mine told me it would be a good idea to plan a surprise party for him, so I did. So I had this in the back of my mind. So, he takes me home to change because we are going out for his birthday. Or maybe we were going to meet up later, I don't remember exactly. Anyway...he comes back in this limo with a rose. I'm surprised since it's his birthday and all. He said his parents paid for the limo for both of us for his birthday, and I'm thinking, "cool...", so we're off! As we are driving, Todd gets a 911 page from the Children's Home. This is not a strange occurence as it happened often. I thought it was terrible timing, but, it happens. So we end up having to go out there. It was about 15 min. outside of town. On the way out there, I'm preparing my mind for something really bad! I'm also ready to do some restraining of kids and all that fun stuff. So we get out there, to Cottage 3, and we walk in, and there's a lot of people inside. Kids are sitting on the floor, and they immediately start singing, "You are my Sunshine" and I'm thinking, "how sweet, they are singing to Todd on his birthday." I didn't get it....until Todd started talking. It seems like a blur, like someone put me into slow motion from that point on. He asked me in front of all of those kids and people (his family was there, and alot of our friends)! It was a time I will never forget. I said yes and after alot of hugs, and kids asking Todd for money to buy shoes and such, we left. We were going to eat at one of my fav places. I'm still thinking about this party too. So we eat. It was great. And we finally get to the party and everyone we love is there. Actually, the joke was on me because Todd had planned this as well. He had my friend plant that idea in my mind, so that we could share our moment with the rest of our friends. So he knew all along. It was great. He put alot of thought into that night.

We got married 4 months later. It was a beautiful day that was FULL!!! After our evening wedding, we ran out of food at the reception, so we ordered pizza at the hotel. We got up early the next day to catch a plane to Houston. I didn't know where we were going. And later found out that we were doing a 7 night cruise to Cancun, Cozumel and Roatan, Honduras. It was WONDERFUL!!!!!

8 years later, we are happier than ever and loving how God has amazed us! '

Thank you God for Todd. I wouldn't be who I am today if I had never found him. Thank you!