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Odie’s Actual 40th Birthday In Pics

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I survived my 40th birthday yesterday! The day was fabulous! I am overwhelmed by the love of my family and friends! I received many calls, texts, voicemails, emails, comments and cards. Every single one of them is extremely important to me!  I appreciate the people who took time out of their busy days to remember my birthday!

My day started slow, by choice! We arrived home in the early hours of the morning after our trip to Oklahoma.

Uncle Steve came around noon to pick us up. He drove us to Cincinnati so Mom could take care of something. Within a few minutes, we were back on the road. 

We then headed toward Acapulco in Lebanon. There we met up with my Mamaw and Papaw for a fun birthday lunch. 

Then we had a brief moment at home. We tried to recuperate some more from yesterday's travel.

Yesterday evening, my Mom's parents came to visit. October 14th was also their 58th wedding anniversary. They invited us to join them at Longhorn for a joint anniversary /birthday dinner. We had a great evening with Gran and Papaw! It has been rare for me to be with them on their anniversary and my birthday.

As I type this post, the day has been full of smiles! I cannot thank everyone enough who made this birthday extra special. I know many of you prayed extra prayers for me, and I appreciate it very much. I did miss my Daddy! I am grateful to have a treasure trove of birthday memories from the past. 

I am generally not a person who carries the birthday celebration all month. Due to everybody's hectic schedules. My family and friends are extending my birthday celebration even further. The celebrations began in mid-September and might continue through mid-November. 

God has blessed me with 40 years of life! My life had a scary start to it! I arrived on the scene eight weeks ahead of schedule. Spent the first 27 days of my life in the Nicu. From my start at 3 lbs. 9 oz. the Lord has brought a mighty long way! I plan to enjoy this new year to the fullest! Thank you, dear readers being part of it!

Below are some pictures we took yesterday on my birthday. You will see the birthday lunch at Acapulco. My birthday dinner at Longhorn, and a few more along the way! I was blessed to receive two beautiful bouquets of flowers! Thank you to my cousin Lisa and my Aunt Theresa, for thinking of me!

See you all tomorrow!

Odie

Well….Look Who’s 40!

 Happy Birthday, Odie!!!!!

My how the years have flown by. 

Odie was a great kid and still is. 

She is not really a kid, she is a beautiful young lady. Her attitude at home is exactly as she displays in public. 

She never asked for anything as a child and she still doesn’t…..except taking her to Hawaii or a cruise.🤣

I suppose Davy and I taught her to love to travel. 

She has made friends all over the country and they  have already been helping her celebrate turning 40. 

Here are a few pics from this weekend and comments from her about the pics. 

KJo 

Hey Friends, 

Thanks, Mom, for your sweet birthday wishes! I love you!  

 

I can't believe I'm entering my 4th decade of life! God has blessed me abundantly! I am eternally grateful for the life I have lived so far! I am trusting God to see me through this decade like all the prior ones!

My Bethany Holiness Church friends showered me with love this weekend. They made certain my 40th birthday did not go uncelebrated. 

I know two of the people that spearheaded the birthday celebration this year was my very good friend Terry Cummins and Sis. Debra Kite.  Terry has already earned the nickname of THE BRAT, and Debra might be on her way to that title as well! 😀 

Here are pics from Sunday afternoon. 

 

Odie and Terry THE BRAT Cummins 

The decided the cake topper made a great hair piece too. 

Sis. Rachel Wood made this beautiful and delicious chocolate cake!

Joy and Galen Cummins are my Oklahoma parents! I love them so much!

Odie and Sis. Debra Kite

Thank you all so much for everything! Thank you seem so inadequate and hollow, but I truly mean it with all of my heart! You all are some of the best friends or a girl could ever ask for! I love you all! I truly appreciate all the cards and the gifts! You are thoughtfulness is overwhelming!

There you have a glimpse into my Oklahoma birthday celebration with my Bethany friends. It was so special!

My 40 birthday fun will continue. We have plans to go out to eat with the family later. Mom and I will be going on a little trip to celebrate next week. No, it is not to Hawaii or a cruise, but that is in our future goals! A girl can dream, right?

See you all tomorrow!

Odie

Bethany Holiness Church Fellowship Meeting 2025

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Prayer Requests

1. Pastor Doug Stevens, of Paducah, Kentucky, is supposed to have open heart surgery this afternoon. He desires the prayers of God’s people!

2. Mom and I will be flying home to Ohio from Oklahoma today. Pray for traveling mercies and a smooth travel day. 

Bethany Fellowship Meeting 2025

It is hard to believe fellowship meeting at Bethany Holiness Church is now history for 2025! The Lord visited so mightily in the services! He refreshed the saints, saved lost souls and fed us with the word of God! 

The whole weekend was marvelous!!  We had a terrific time visiting with so many precious friends! It was a blessing for the Boggs Family to be part of the meeting again this year! 

Thank you to Pastor Toliver and Bethany for welcoming us with open arms! We love you all so much!

Here are pictures from the Bethany Fellowship Meeting 2025. Thank you for reading. 

My Bethany friends  helped me celebrate my birthday! That calls for its own  post later with more pictures!