Celebrating My Incredible Daddy

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for spending a moment of your weekend with us! First, I wanted to encourage you to check out yesterday's post HERE, if you missed it. 

For the Boggs family, yesterday was a holiday. January 16 is the birthdate of the one and only Davy Boggs.

We set aside the day on the blog and in real life to celebrate him! The family text started early in the morning. Memories and pictures poured in until late last night. I hope to share some of those memories later. 

I laughed, I cried, I smiled, but most of all, I was proud to be his daughter!

Mom and I were joined by several of our family members at Longhorn Steakhouse for dinner. 

All of us were missing Davy Boggs! The delicious food and wonderful family time were a soothing balm to our hearts. 

Here are a few pictures from Davy’s 2026 birthday dinner!

Mom and I split his favorite steak, in Dad’s honor. 

I know the picture does not look like it, but Uncle Jay was fully there last night 😂. He cut himself half out of the picture

See you all tomorrow!

Odie

Old Habits Are Hard To Break

Hey Friends,

This is Odie. Today is another family birthday. A big one for us. 59 years ago today, my Daddy was born. He entered the world at 6 lb 6oz. He lived a full life that impacted many.

I love my Daddy with all my heart! Today, I honor and remember him! We miss him deeply!

Mom is going to finish this post. Thank you for reading. 

A Message from KJo

Today, we gather with family to remember and honor the birthday of the best man I have ever known. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a faithful son, and a cherished brother to all of us meeting today.

He never cared much for public attention on his birthday, though he always enjoyed celebrating quietly with those he loved. While he won’t be joining us here on earth this year—having changed his address to heaven—he has left pieces of himself in each of us. His influence lives on daily. He shaped who we are, taught us countless lessons, and if we take the time to look, we can still find him everywhere. So, in a sense, he is with us.

So what made him the best man I have ever known?

First, his deep and unwavering love for his family. Then, his sincere love for God and his adventurous, faithful service to Him. Add to that his care and concern for his friends, and his compassion for the hurting and the overlooked. These are only a few of the qualities that defined him.

Did you notice the common thread?

Love.

Davy Boggs loved—When he did, he did so fiercely.

He taught us how to love. He taught us to be real, to seek God wholeheartedly, and to walk in faith even when the road was uncertain. When we look closely, we can see Davy reflected in who we are.

Some of you were blessed to know him up close and witness that love in action. Maybe you were on the receiving end of one of his preacher to pastor counseling talks, when he helped talk you off a cliff. If so, then you understand exactly what I mean when I say he was a good man—and a loving one.

Before I close, there is one more lesson he passed on to us—one Habit That Is Hard To Break.

This man loved good food and he taught us to as well!

So here we go again…the Longhorn Birthday habit!

Today, we are honoring his birthday the way he would have enjoyed: with one of his favorite steaks from LongHorn.

None of this likely matters to him now as he celebrates in the presence of Jesus. But for those of us still here, life continues. We carry on, bringing our favorite “Davy things” with us, knowing

that when we do, we never truly leave him behind.

Here is a link to a video of Davy singing “If You Could See Me Now.”

Thank you for reading today. I hope these words have made sense as I express a viewpoint I share with myself often.

Kelly Jo

Davy Day November 10th 2025

 Hey Friends,

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your extra prayers yesterday! We sincerely appreciate every call, text, comment and card that let us know you were praying for us! We all felt your prayers, hugs and thoughts!

As I wrote yesterday, HERE, it has been one year since Dad has been in Heaven. It was a day full of emotions. We laughed, cried, laughed a lot more and shed a few more tears. Praise the Lord, I can say it was a great day!

Mom and I decided, leading up to this day, that we were going to have a good day. I knew I wanted to spend yesterday close to family.

The first snowfall of the season arrived Sunday night and persisted most of Monday. We all had to laugh. Dad despised snow! He was probably having a good laugh at us yesterday!

In Davy fashion, we went to Acapulco for lunch. We were there when the doors opened at 11 AM, just like Dad  would have been. We drank some salsa for him. It was great to spend time with several of our family members that could join us! I think it was good for all of us!

Mom and I decided to wear Dad's shirts, hats and "ear muffins". It was our little way of having him with us. Mom even ended up getting salsa on her Davy shirt. I know it was not the first time the shirt had Alcapulco’s salsa on it. 🤣

I failed to get pictures for memories sake. Mom's parents were not able to join us for lunch but they came to spend some time with us in the afternoon. We enjoyed Gran and Papaw’s visit!

Later in the evening we went to visit with Mamaw, Papaw and Uncle Steve. It was great to have family with us yesterday. The others were close by via call or text! Our family has helped carry us through this year!  We can never thank them enough for their love. 

Then we were hungry for supper. We all loaded up in the van, and our day concluded with a trip to a Frisch's Big Boy in West Chester, Ohio. It was wonderful to taste this Ohio comfort food again!

Another first is behind us. Lord, I thank you for helping us get through the day! Please be with us as we begin year number two.

Thank you again for being our friends and reading about our adventure of life! I appreciate you for being here for the good, bad and  ugly! See you next time. 

Odie

Remembering Dad With Ron’s Hamburger And Chili

 Hey Friends,

On November 7, 2009, my Dad made the first post here on the blog. It was titled a "Tasty Test", read it here.

There, he wrote about his favorite burger from Ron's Hamburger and Chili in Oklahoma. He loved their Double Big Daddy Cheeseburger! Daddy could rattle off his exact Ron's order and make us all crave burgers. 

In the fall of 2013, we went on a diet. We purposed to not eat pizza or burgers for one year. That was our favorite food, and also the easiest food to find while traveling. 

September 1st, 2013, was the last burger or pizza Dad ate. He kept setting goals farther in the future before he would do it again.

His massive love for a Double Big Daddy never waned. He dreamed and craved it until the end. Dad could tell almost down to the moment that he ate at Ron's on September 1st, 2013. 

Yesterday was 11 months since Dad went to Heaven. He can now eat whatever he wants!

 In honor of Dad, we went to one of his favorite Ron's locations in Sand Springs.  Mom and I split a Double Big Daddy! It was just as good as Dad remembered!

Our precious family friends, Terry and Sis. Joy Cummins joined us for our special lunch. It was great to honor Dad with wonderful people. We reminisced and made new memories.

Here are some pictures from yesterday's lunch. Thanks to Terry for buying our meal! You are still a BRAT! 🤣

Thanks for joining me today. Now you are craving a great cheeseburger. A Ron’s Double Big Daddy 2 1/2 pound patties, 2 pieces of cheese, mustard, pickles and fried onions.

See you tomorrow. 

Odie

Remembering Bro. Robert F. Dotson

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for joining me. Today we are remembering a dear friend. Dad had another reunion a few days ago. 

Sunday morning we learned that one of our friends slipped into Heaven. Bro. Robert F. Dotson was a faithful fixture at Dryden Road Pentecostal Church! 

He has been there all of my 37 years at DRPC.  I loved to watch the Lord cover him up with the Holy Ghost during a move of God!

The last several years his seat was on the front seat right by the sisw door. He would often great me as I entered the sanctuary. Sometimes we were both going up the ramp at the same time. He was always so friendly.   

Bro. Bob was our resident poet at church. Bro. Bennie often called on him to give us a poem at church, and he was always ready. 

He was a prayer warrior. He always requested prayer for ministers or missionaries and his family. Bro. Bob also loved to encourage others. He would text poems and scriptures on a regular basis. The last poem I received was on Friday afternoon. 

Bro. Bob will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends! Here is a link to his obituary. Please join me in praying for his wife Sis. Linda, their sons and all the family. The funeral will be Thursday at noon. 

I will see my friend again soon!! Heaven grows sweeter all the time!

Odie

GoodNews Christian School Update

 Hey Friends,

Recently Mom received an update message from Nigeria. They are making great progress on the new school building. 

Phase 3 is currently underway. They are now working on the top floor! We are thrilled for our dear friends!

This is a project and ministry that was near and dear to my Daddy's heart! He loved this Christian School and its mission to educate children. Most of all to teach them about Christ. 

Boggs Family Ministries and our friends have supported the GoodNews Christian School since the beginning. Dad had already committed to helping with their latest building project, before his passing. 

Mom and I wanted to keep BFM's commitment to GoodNews. We are thankful to report, God has blessed us! Many of you have helped us continue donating to their school!

They want Mom to come for the dedication of the new building. They want to honor Dad. Mom and a Boggs Family Ministries Team were scheduled to go in November. 

A few weeks ago Mom decided to postpone the Nigeria trip this year. We still have questions about my ongoing health issues, and I may need surgery later this fall. Mom thought it was best not to continue planning the trip for now. 

Please continue to join us in praying for our precious friends in Nigeria. They are our family in God. We desire for Him to bless and help them daily! May God bless and use the ministry of GoodNews Christian School to touch countless lives for the kingdom of God. 

Thanks for reading. God bless you! I will close with the updated pictures of phase 3. 

Odie