Sunday Sanity 1/19/25

Hey Friends,

I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday! We have returned to the deep freeze here in Ohio. According to the weather guessers, as my Dad called them, we will be there for several days. I will still rejoice and be glad because this is the day the Lord made.

Pastor E.J. Lamb provides with today's sanity. Mom and I attended service with our friends at the Anchor on Wednesday night. 

We sure do love Pastor E.J., Sis. Lacey, their children, and the Anchor of Hope church family! All of them have been special friends to us for a long time!

On Wednesday night, he preached on “ Faith Beyond Feelings.” The entire message was encouraging, but this little nugget stood out.

“Faith is not a walk in what I see and feel, but faith is walking in what I know”. Pastor E.J. Lamb

One thing I know God will always be with us, even when we can not see or  feel Him!

See you tomorrow. 

Odie

Gran’s 2025 Birthday Dinner

 Hey Friends,

I hope you had a great weekend! Mom and I had a good one. On Saturday, we spent the day with our cousin Lisa. 

Sunday was spent at church with our incredible church family. We are extra blessed to be part of the DRPC family, and we have had some excellent services lately!

Between services, we had time to celebrate a special lady's birthday, which was yesterday! 

That special lady is Mom’s Mother and my Gran, Betty Jo Morgan! Happy Birthday, Gran! We love you so much! 

It was wonderful to spend a couple hours with her on her birthday. I can not tell you the last time that happened. Possibly 20 plus years!

This year it actually worked that most of the Morgan crew was there for Gran’s birthday dinner. I think the total was 20! We had a great time with family!

I cherish these moments, always have, but they are even more special now. Life is fragile. The loved ones surrounding us are valuable treasures!

I hope you enjoy a small glimpse into our celebration of the World’s Best Gran! Thank you to Joey Danies for allowing me to use a few of your pics!

See you all tomorrow!

Odie 

Snowy View And Sunday Sanity 1/12/2025

Hey Friends,

Happy Sunday! I hope you have a fantastic Lord's Day. We have had a snowy week. 

We did not leave the house for several days. By Wednesday, we were able to get out a few times, but then more snow came! I think, we can get out for church today!

Here was the view out our front door on Monday afternoon. This was probably 8-10 inches of snow.

This was our view Friday evening and yesterday after more snow came.

 

We probably added 2 more inches Friday night.

Uncle Jay came once again and shoveled everything for us. We appreciate his help, so very much!

I will close with today's Sunday Sanity. I recently heard it and instantly knew it would appear here!

"The will of God is not a destination. It is a journey."

Pastor Devin Birdsong- Pod'n Me podcast

Odie

2025 Beach Cottage January Snow

Hey Friends,

Thank you to everyone who has watched, shared and commented on our latest YouTube video. We appreciate your support and encouragement! 

The video went live early Monday morning. Mom and I are still learning, but we are having fun in the process! Others will never see our bloopers, but they give us lots of laughter! 

This was our second duo video. You can watch it below if you missed it on Monday.

2025 Beach Cottage January Snow

I hope you have had a great week. It has been a week of digging out here, literally! Like many of the United States, snow covered Ohio earlier this week. 

The weatherman got this storm right. There was lots of snow, but thankfully, the ice part of the forecast was not included. We were well stocked and prepared if we lost power, and we are grateful that was not the case! 

Thanks to Mom for working hard Saturday! She had us storm ready! Thank you also to our dear friends Timmy and Rick, who helped with our preparation!

Snow started Sunday morning. By Monday, 8-10 inches of snow was on the ground in Waynesville. Mom captured these pictures in the afternoon. At this point, it was still beautiful!

Uncle Jay Osborn showed up after these pictures were taken. He shoveled my driveway, porches and sidewalks, and he made sure Mom had a path to the barn if she needed to. 

Jay's act of service in the frigid temperatures was amazing to both of us! Thank you, Jay, we love you! Several others called and texted to check on us. We appreciate their thoughtfulness!

Today, the snow is still on the ground! I am staying tucked safely inside our warm home. We are stocked on food and supplies. I have no plans to leave the comforts of home right now.

Thanks for stopping by to visit with me. See you tomorrow!

Odie

Boggs Gandchildren Visit Our Grandparents

 Hey Friends,

This is Odie checking in for the final Saturday post of 2024. I hope you are doing well. 

We are hanging in there. This week has had good and really rough days for us. Your prayers continue to be felt and appreciated!

I am working to compile my Morgan and Boggs Christmas photos into blog format. Today, I will share Thursday night's grandchildren's gathering. 

Our branch of the Boggs Family tree consists of Eugene and Martha Boggs, our Mamaw and Papaw. They have four children: Steve, Davy, Theresa and Tommy. Seven grandchildren joined the family over seventeen years, 1985-2003: Andrea “Odie,” Deidre, Victor, Isaac, Lauren, Jonas and Lucas. In 2024, three grandchildren have married: Deidre and Ben Shoemaker, Victor and Emily Boggs and Jonas and Kylee Boggs. 

Our Mamaw and Papaw are now Nana and Papa great to six great grandchildren. The great grandchildren age range is six years to six months JoJo 6, Charlie, 5 Chloe 3, Arlo 2, Theo 1 and Carson 6 months. 

The Seven of us grandchildren are spread out. We now live in Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama and North Carolina. Actually getting of our family in one location at the same time is a rarity, these days. Usually it is a quick family gathering and that is it. 

The seven grands decided we needed a visit with our Mamaw and Papaw at their house. Plans for a surprise started weeks ago. The date was set for December 26th. It was the seven grandchildren and three spouses. Thanks you, Uncle Steve and Aunt Karen, for watching all six of your grandchildren while we had Mamaw and Papaw time to ourselves!

Thursday my Aunt Theresa helped make sure Mamaw and Papaw were home. The stage was set for the ten of us to arrive in five sets. Victor and Emily showed up last with pizzas.

We had a great time eating, laughing and reminiscing! We were all telling stories! Lauren and I brought games to play, but we never got that far. The family time was precious!

The fun in action 

Thank God we were able to make this surprise work. I think we all needed the special time with Mamaw and Papaw!

A group picture to commemorate the night was a must on our agenda. Below is a snapshot of this Kodak moment. 

Time flew by while we were having fun. Soon we had to head our separate ways. I love my cousins and grandparents! We are blessed with a tremendously close family!Thanks for stopping to visit with me today. See you next time. Odie

Throwback Thursday 12/26/24

Hey Friends,

Did you catch the Christmas video posted on the Boggs Family Ministries YouTube channel yesterday? Check it out below if you missed it. The video is our first duo video. Our resident videographer, editor and director is not here. Mom did a fantastic job editing the video and getting it to post! I am proud of her!

Christmas 

I hope you had a fabulous Christmas. Mom and I had a great time with our family! We laughed, ate, cried, reminisced and repeated the sequence several times. 

Our hearts grieve because we missed Dad sorely! We also rejoice, for we know he is rejoicing with our Savior! Oh, what a blessing to have hope and peace. All because our Savior came to earth as a baby just for us! He is the greatest gift ever given!

Throwback Thursday

Our Throwback Thursday pictures are from some past Christmas family gatherings. Here are some of my favorite Christmas throwback photos. 

Thanks for stopping by to visit. See you right back here tomorrow. 

Odie. 

Beach Cottage Christmas 2024

Hey Friends,

Thank you for spending a moment of your time with me this Thursday. It is bitterly cold here in Ohio. Winter has set in. I do not enjoy the high temperatures in the 20s like we have today. The wind chills make it feel much colder!

 

We are supposed to have a little bit of snow this morning. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 

I thought I would give you a little glimpse of what the beach cottage's Christmas decor looks like this year.

 I still have a couple of things that I want to fix up. The lights on my bedroom Christmas tree went out after I got it decorated, but before I could take pictures.

My cousin Lauren came over and did the tree in my living room for me! She is very talented, and I think it looks beautiful! Thank you so much, Lauren, for your help! I love you, and it was fun to spend some time with you!

I will leave you with the inside pictures of my beach cottage Christmas 2024.

See you tomorrow!

Odie

Alcapulco Is Now Known As Unclepopo

Hey Friends,

This is Odie reporting in for this Tuesday. Mom and I are still doing good, by God’s grace. We definitely have our moments. We feel like our new reality of life without Dad is not real! God gives us strength for each moment. 

We greatly appreciate the prayers from our family and friends. All of your calls, text emails and comments have encourages us immensely!

Saturday we met Aunt Karen and some of the family for lunch at Alcapulco.

Little Miss Chloe Jean gave the restaurant a new name. It is now known as Unclepopo. We think that is a fitting name, in memory of Uncle Davy The Great.

Uncle Davy taught Chloe Jean to love salsa at Alcapulco. She still loves it, and he was so proud of his accomplishment.

The salsa and food were extra good on Saturday!

It was to cold for an outside group photo. Charlie and Chloe wanted a picture with the horse. 

Thanks for stopping by to visit. 

Odie

 

Davy’s Celebration Of Life Service Scheduled For Youtube

Hey Friends,

Our friends and family from far and near are gathering to celebrate the life of my dear Father. We continue to be humbled by the great outpouring of friendship, love, and support that we have been shown!

Mom and I want to include our online family as well! I know many of you will not be able to make the trip to be there in person. Tomorrow’s funeral service will be live and archived. You can find it on the Boggs Family Ministries YouTube channel.  

Click here to view the service. It begins Thursday at 11 AM Eastern, 10 AM Central. Please share with others who may like to attend virtually as well!

Below are the funeral arrangements, if you are local and would like to attend, you are welcome. 

Overflow seating is set up in the fellowship hall next to the church. Thursday’s services can be seen and heard there. 

Services for Davy Boggs

are scheduled at 

Dryden Road Pentecostal Church 

3201 Dryden Road Dayton, Ohio

Visitation Wednesday 

 November 20 4-8PM EST

Funeral Thursday 

November 21 11AM EST 

Procession to Miami Cemetary, Corwin, Ohio, immediately following.

6379 Corwin Ave

Waynesville, OH 45068

Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to help us make this service a reality! Many of you have been working behind the scenes! We can never say thank you enough. We greatly appreciate your help!

Odie

Odie Reporting From Home

 Hey Friends,

This is Odie reporting in from my Waynesville, Ohio, beach cottage. I was discharged from the hospital Monday morning. It felt so good to be headed home. 

Thanks to my Uncle Steve, I had a smooth ride to and from the hospital on Friday afternoon and Monday morning. He was there with a smile and lovingly holding my hand the whole way. 

Uncle Steve, Aunt Karen and our family have covered us with love and help. We can never say thank you enough for your kindness. People from Dryden Road Pentecostal Church and Dodds Pentecostal Church are ensuring we are well fed and cared for! We love all of you involved!

Now, on Monday night, I am snuggly tucked into my good bed. I am ready for a nice uneventful night of rest and healing. 

Thank you for your continued prayers. We feel them getting us through this uncharted territory of life. 

Odie

Friday Check In

 Hey Friends,

This is just a quick blog for today. We are doing okay. God is giving us strength because of everybody’s prayers. Ironing out the details of Dad’s service next week is keeping us busy.

Please pray extra for me. I am battling an ailment that flared up yesterday. My prayer is for God to set me free totally!

I had another post planned for today, but that can wait for a different day. Thanks for checking in. 

Odie

Traveling Home

 Hey Friends,

This is Odie checking in from the road. Mom and I should be home in Waynesville this evening. Yesterday’s travel day went smoothly, and we are thanking the Lord for safety and great weather.

Thank you to my Papaw Danny, Uncle Danny and Aunt Jeanna Morgan. They made the trip to Kansas on Monday. They helped us get the Jeep loaded and travel to Ohio! We love them dearly. They have made this trip much easier. 

Before I close, Happy Birthday to my beautiful Aunt Theresa Osborn. We love you!

Odie

Celebration Of Life For Davy Boggs

Hey Friends,

The arrangements have been made for my Dad’s Celebration Of Life. They will take place next week on Wednesday and Thursday. The viewing and the funeral will be held at Dryden Road. Pentecostal Church The details are listed below.

Services for Davy Boggs

are scheduled at 

Dryden Road Pentecostal Church 

3201 Dryden Road Dayton, Ohio

Visitation Wednesday 

 November 20 4-8PM EST

Funeral Thursday 

November 21 11AM EST 

Procession to Miami Cemetary, Corwin, Ohio, immediately following.

6379 Corwin Ave

Waynesville, OH 45068

One of Dad’s passions was the Goodnews Christian School in Abeokuta, Nigeria. We want to carry on his vision of supporting the school. In lieu of flowers, Boggs Family Ministries will send all specified donations to the school. You may donate by PayPal at this link here. You can also mail them to our mailing address.

Boggs Family Ministries

PO Box 28

Waynesville, OH 45068. 

 

Odie

One More Odie Mishap For The Books

 Hey Friends,

This is Odie reporting from BoggsMobile. I hope you have had a fabulous week. Thank you for joining me for a short visit. 

I remembered a blog worthy story I had forgotten to share. This is a story that makes me laugh and shake my head in disbelief all at the same time. 

This moment happened on September 24th this year. I was flying back to Alabama from Ohio at 7:30 AM, which required me to set my alarm for 3:30 AM. My ride to the airport was scheduled to arrive at 4:30 AM. My prep work for the crazy early morning began the day before, making the morning a tad easier. 

On Monday evening, I marked several things off both my get ready and house shutdown lists. I set my alarm, laid my clothes out and tried to go to bed early, knowing everything was ready to go. 

At home, my Echo Dot wakes me with the news. Tuesday morning, I heard the news kick on and I jumped into gear. I knew my time was valuable that morning and I had to be ready on time. I made my bed, got ready and had just a few more steps to be completely prepared. I grabbed my phone to check something and realized it was only 1:00 AM. I was nearly ready 90 minutes before my wakeup time. 

Oh, I was so aggravated! Every second of sleep that is possible is important to me. I just grabbed a blanket to lay across my made up bed and tried to get more sleep. I do not know why my alarm went off so early. I had triple checked the time before I went to bed. 

It is better to be ready super early instead of late. At least I could have peace of mind that I would be on time. It just made my really eventful day longer. Thankfully I napped some on the plane. 

Dad often likes to say the day I was born 2 months early was the only time that I have been early. Well, that is not always the case and this story is proof!

Hope this Odie moment brought a smile to your day! I think I will go take a nap. Reliving this real nightmare moment to write it all made me tired again.

Thank you for reading. See you next week!

Odie

More of Odie’s September Ohio Visit

Hey Friends,

This is Odie reporting in for this October Saturday. We are in Arkansas thru tomorrow. I hope you are having a great weekend. Thank you for stopping by to visit with me. 

I was able to spend a week at home. I shared my travel day to Ohio two weeks ago. Last week I posted about the wedding of Jonas and Kylee Boggs. Click here and here to see those posts. 

The wedding was the main reason I made the trip home. I was thrilled to be home for a week to see family and friends. Wheelchair issues and other things hindered some of my plans while there. But I am so glad for some great moments! I have some pictures to share with you today to wrap up my trip. 

My Aunt Theresa and Uncle Jay helped me so much while I was home. I appreciate them so very much!

Mamaw, Papaw and me. 

It was fabulous to see both sets of my grandparents. They both came to visit me and bring lunch to me! 

Gran and Papaw

Friday night I joined Uncle Steve and Aunt Karen's family at Papaw’s barn. We celebrate my cousin Isaac's 30th birthday. 

 

My beautiful girl JoJo! 

Arlo is getting so big. 

Papa Great and Baby Carson

Nana Great got her snuggles from Carson.

Steve and Karen’s 3 children, Isaac, Deidre and Victor

I was thrilled to love on Carson again. 

Carson was meeting all the family. Uncle Victor was a big hit. 

Enjoying family time on a beautiful Friday evening. 

Theo discovered his baby cousin Carson.

 

Carson, my handsome buddy boy!

 

Nap time for Theo. 

Papaw Steve and Theo. 

Theo is a growing boy. I love this little guy!

Aunt Emily and Carson. 

Alcapulco salsa, oh  it was delicious. 

It was great to have Alcapulco! Thanks to Papaw Eugene for making sure I had my Mexican food!

That concludes this trip home. I love my family! Thanks to everyone for helping me get where I needed to be and that I was well fed!