Ikea Memory For Throwback Thursday

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by to visit. We greatly appreciate you spending some valuable time with us! I hope you are having a good day.

Yesterday, we rested from our travels. In the afternoon, we ventured out of hibernation. After getting ready, food called us. 

We found our way to Panda Express. Dinner was scrumptious and hit the spot! Here is a picture of my plate.

It was a beautiful day to be out and about. We enjoyed the sunshine and warm temperatures. I will enjoy it, while it is here!

Then we journeyed to Ikea. Mom and I had been wanting to go take our time looking around the store. 

Both of us our looking for storage solutions. It was a great to explore all the different options. We both decided on some cube shelves for now.

I captured this picture outside the store. I love seeing the moon so bright. 

While shopping we remembered a family trip to Ikea. It happened, June 1 2018, we took Dad to Ikea for the first time. 

I had just received occupancy of my house. I need furnnishing for my new home.  We went to Buy my bed, a few chairs and storage for my closest. 

Dad enjoyed looking around at all the furniture and stuff for a while. Then he wanted out of the store right now! Dad did not like the maze you have to follow to get out of the store. 

Dad said he like the stuff I chose. He was really a fan of the prices and quality of the ítems and choices. He was not a fan of pulling the boxes of furniture that I wanted off the shelves, downstairs before checking out of the store. 

On the way home from Ikea that day, Dad declared, ”I have made my first and my last trip to Ikea”! He was right! that was the only time he was at the store.

Once we got home, he was really not a fan of having to put everything together. I remember that night it took several people three hours to put my queen size bed together. All these years later, it's still standing!

He often said you and your mother can go to Ikea as much as you want. I will not go with you, and you have to put everything together.

Yesterday, Mom and I had a to laugh when we thought about that memory. Daddy never did go back to Ikea. 

My mom has helped me assemble every piece of Ikea furniture we have added to my house since then. She enjoys it and works quickly to get the job done! Now we have a few more items to put together.

Something else I thought about, Dad no longer needs storage solutions or neat affordable furniture. He will never have to look for another perfect thing. He no longer has need to put any furniture together. Where my Dad lives now everything is just right!

Heaven grows much sweeter each day! 

Daddy, I can not wait to see you again! Thank you for a treasure trove of great memories! We think of you every day, and love and miss you! You are forever in our hearts!

See you tomorrow!

Odie

Back At Our Beach Cottage

 Hey Friends,

Hello from Ohio! We arrived safely back home yesterday afternoon. The Lord gave us a great trip!

We are so thankful for all the friends that we seen, and the memories that we were able to make with my grandparents. I will have more pictures of our trip later.

Beautiful sunshine and warm weather greeted us! That was a breath of fresh air compared to what we left!

My Mamaw and Papaw were also here to welcome us home! It was wonderful to see them! I am grateful for all of our family who kept an eye on everything while we were gone!

As I type this post, it is late Tuesday night, and I just crawled into my bed. I plan to hibernate here for a while!

I wanted to update you on our travels. Thank you for your prayers! God heard them, and answered them! Several of you checked on us and we appreciate your concern! We are blessed wonderful friends!

I will check in when I am done hibernating!😴😴

Odie

Richton Mississippi Visit

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by to visit with me today. I hope you are having a good day. This has been a great trip!

I am writing from the passenger's seat today. We are rolling toward home. I will be ready for my bed tonight!

We spent several days in Richton, Mississippi. Bro. Scott and Sis. Kim Morris provided us with a fine place to stay and fantastic hospitality! We had a wonderful time visiting with all of the Morris family!!

We were able to attend two services with them at First Assembly. It was great to be service with more of our road family again. 

Sunday night, Bro. Scott asked Mom and me to sing several songs for them. He also asked us to invite Colton Deane to join us for the night. We had a jam/practice session! 

Colton agreed to come sing with us, and we had a blast! He is a phenomenal young man and singer!  We are incredibly proud of him!

We thank Dr. Phill for loaning him to us and Bro. Rick Hensley, thank you for making the trip from Florida to Mississippi with him. 

All too soon, it was time to bid our Mississippi friends and family goodbye. I was sad when we had to leave them! Hopefully, we can make it back again in the future!

Now it is time for our Richton visit in pictures. I hope you enjoy!

Tanner Williams Friends And Family Day 2025

 Hey Friends,

Yesterday was another day full of blessings. It was our last day of church services for this trip.

It was a great way to end this trip. We will begin the road trip home today. I am praying for safe travel days. 

 

Sunday morning was Friends and Family Day at Tanner Williams Holiness Church. This is a special day that has often been on our schedule, and we love being with our Tanner Williams friends!

Mom and I were honored when Pastor Donnie Williams invited us to be with them and sing again this year! It was a privilege for us!

They did not need our singing, because their chuch is loaded with incredible talent. They all sang and played so great! We enjoyed seeing our precious long time friends!

I will close with my pictures from the day. See you tomorrow. 

Odie