Rhonda H ☮️

pastor, teen boys mom, teacher wife, 🐶 & 🐱mom, justice seeker, sarcasm lover, & persistent nasty woman obsessed with #Outlander #MPC #Superman #chocolate

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

@peekaboo_jen I don’t think I thank you enough Tash for curating all the ✨sparkly✨ things! From book order links, live event links, and interview links…you’re a one stop shop for all our Sam things…and don’t even get me started on the memes! So THANK YOU!🙏🏼 ✨

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

We couldn’t ask for a more ✨sparkly✨ spokesperson to put into words how this whole experience makes us feel. Goodbye doesn’t feel great…but having this group of ✨sparkly✨ commiserators makes it infinitely better.

[Lionheart 🇺🇦✨️✨️🍄 @lionheart22_]

It's time to say goodbye😿💔

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

@peekaboo_jen

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

@peekaboo_jen Like…my teenage boys have been checking in to see if I’m ok…

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

So much this.✨✨✨
A truly ✨Sparkly✨ rant.
This ✨sparkly✨ corner never disappoints!

[Tash @peekaboo_jen]

I've always enjoyed a really good rant.

I find it cathartic for the soul.

Over the years, I've certainly had my fair share of rants about a number of different things here on social media.

Watermarking images that aren't yours.
Editing images of Sam.
The old "rules for thee and not for me."
And, of course, the fact that Sam hasn't received the critical acclaim or attention that I feel his portrayal of Jamie Fraser is both worthy of and that he is deserved of.

For years, it frustrated me to no end.

Yes, I am aware that the awards are slowly becoming irrelevant.
Yes, I am aware that they are often political.
Yes, I am aware that an award doesn't define a performance.

And yes, I am aware that many of you feel that "he doesn't need them."

But, as I said earlier, this was my opinion, and from my perspective I would have loved to have seen his peers formally acknowledge what I think has been a truly masterful portrayal of an incredibly complex character over almost seven seasons.

To me, Jamie and Sam have always been the very heart and soul of Outlander, both on-screen and off-screen for over a decade, and I couldn't understand why that wasn't being recognised critically.

But.

As with most things in life, things change over time.
Opinions change.
People change.

Oh, people definitely change.

With this change comes understanding and perspective.

I don't think Sam will ever be awarded anything of critical note for Outlander because his character simply isn't written in a way that affords him those opportunities.

Which, in many ways, makes his performance even more incredible.
After all, you'll never win a chocolate cake competition if you're only given the ingredients for a carrot cake.
Irrespective of how god damn good that carrot cake is!

But, back to my perspective shift.

As disappointed as I am that Sam will probably finish Outlander without a critically acclaimed, industry voted, award attached to his name, I'm no longer worried.

You know why?

Because what he is winning, what he is being awarded is a million different honours for products that he has designed, created, founded, funded, and sold.

That is so much more important and valuable.

MPC is raising MILLIONS for charities and changing people's lives all over this wonderful world of ours.
Clanlands, award-winning show and best-selling books.
His best-selling Waypoints novel.
His incredibly successful Sassenach Spirits winning over palates and awards at an exponential pace.
His beautifully crafted Sassenach Spirits scarves, bags, and other products.
Three doctorates honouring the contribution he has made to the arts and the impact his philanthropy has had on the world and the people and creatures that inhibit it.
Self-funding multiple RCS scholarships and screenwriting competitions over the next 10 years.
(10 years! That is so incredibly generous.)
Fundraisers that have been held in his name, seats saved, theatres saved, turtles saved, UNICEF services delivered, support provided to those who are homeless.

Sam in a bottle.
Sam in a product.
Sam advocates for others.

All of these are successful.
Award-winning.
Life changing for others.

All because of Sam.

I find that incredible.

Don't get me wrong, Sam's portrayal of Jamie is remarkable.
I think he's an amazing actor and producer.

When he won the BAFTA Scotland Audience Award, I was so very happy and proud.
After all, we, the audience, are why shows are made and why shows remain on the air.
The audience is important, and seeing Sam win that award was amazing.

But seeing him being so successful in personal endeavours just feels different.

I am happy to see him happy and so very proud.

He's a truly lovely guy.
And I'm so very proud to say that I'm a fan of his.

Ironically, this post in itself became a rant.
That's kind of hilarious.

So, cheers to you, Sam, and cheers to each of the sparkly souls that are now a part of my life because of you.
We are ready for whatever is next.

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

@peekaboo_jen

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

@peekaboo_jen So very well said Tash! I cannot tell you how much I needed a ✨sparkly✨ reminder today. Life does go on but sometimes it feels like a punch in the gut. It’s good to enter this sparkly corner for a hope-filled message. Thanks for having all the words…🙏🏼✨

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

@peekaboo_jen

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

This. ✨✨✨

[Tash @peekaboo_jen]

2013 and 2024.

It's amazing when you think of everything that's happened in between these two photos.

For both Sam and this wonderful world of ours.

It's just incredible what Sam has managed to achieve during those 11 years.
Especially as so much of his creative time was attached to Outlander.

Here's to whatever the next 11 years will bring!
I'm more than ready to see what incredible achievements are next for our favourite tall Scottish guy.

I'm seated, with a dram in hand, ready to follow along and support his endeavours.

How exciting 🥃✨️

#SamHeughan

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

What Tash said…

[Tash @peekaboo_jen]

@Deadliftgrl I don't think I'll ever truly understand the impact that Diana's story and Sam's portrayal of Jamie has had on my life.

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

@Deadliftgrl @peekaboo_jen Maybe tartan armbands…

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

@Deadliftgrl @peekaboo_jen I concur…I’m not emotionally stable enough at this moment in time to handle today…🥹✨✨✨

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

Yes to all this ✨✨✨AND I feel the pit in my stomach just reading posts about the “end”. We might need to curate a list of “Outlander therapists” for anyone who needs to work through the emotional roller coaster coming our way. #SparkleOn ✨✨✨

[Tash @peekaboo_jen]

As we edge closer to the final shot of the final episode of the final season of Outlander, all I ask is that Jamie and Claire are together, happy, surrounded by those that they love and those that love them.

May the last shot we see be them smiling, happy in each other's arms, at peace.

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

@peekaboo_jen I 🧡 hearing good sparkle news! While much of my life might be considered a dumpster🔥…this week my hubby and I celebrated our 21st with a great dinner/movie date and my good friend was installed as a bishop with a huge celebration. #SparkleOn
Ps-If you can see Super/Man - Do!

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

@peekaboo_jen EVERYTHING…

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

@peekaboo_jen We are not emotionally prepared for this! I think we need to have some sparkle group therapy…✨✨✨

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

@peekaboo_jen My husband and I have matching Superman tattoos and a son named Clark - this is hilarious!!!

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

So very ✨✨✨SPARKLY✨✨✨ Thanks Tash!

[Tash @peekaboo_jen]

It has been so lovely reading all of your posts about #Outlander and the incredible effect that this story has had on your lives.

Thank you for not only sharing your stories, but thank you for being a part of this amazing community.

It's been truly wonderful to share these moments with so many fabulous souls.

#Outlander10Years

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

@smashingteacups I’m totally here for that!

[Rhonda H ☮️ @revrhondah]

@smashingteacups He signed the free kids lunch bill at my husband’s school…he is so authentically caring & just loves helping people. I can’t wait to see him in the White House. AND side note, when he vacates the GOV office to be VP, MN will have the FIRST indigenous GOV in our nations history!