A Refreshing Surprise

 Hey Friends,

Happy Saturday! I hope you have a nice place to stay cool on this hot July day!

It has been extremely hot and humid here in Ohio! I am glad for the nice air-conditioning to retreat to! Oddly enough, I am also thrilled to be hot! 

We were so cold for so long this year. I did not know if summer weather would ever come! Now I don't want to complain about the heat!

My cousin Ben Isaacs introduced me to a drink last month. He gave me an ice-cold Prime drink in the Ice Pop flavor! It was so refreshing and I was hooked! I felt like I was drinking one of those Rocket Pop popsicles. 

The Prime drink is low in sugar and is good for hydration. Recently, I was telling my cousin Deb, about liking the drink. I sent her a picture of it so that she could find it for herself. 

Yesterday, she sent me a text, asking if I was home. I quickly text back, yes, and she said I will be right there. A few minutes later, she was pulling into my driveway. She came bearing gifts!

She had been to Kroger and found the Prime Ice Pop drinks on sale. Deb bought some for her to try and blessed me with several. It was the sweetest refreshing surprise on a hot day!

Deb sent me a text last night, she is now hooked on the drinks as well! I guess we both have found something to keep us refreshed this summer!

Thank you, Deb for your thoughtfulness! I love you, Cuz! Thanks for bringing smile to my face!

See you all back here tomorrow!

Odie

Morgan Family Visitors July 2025

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by for a visit. I hope you are having a fabulous Friday! 

Thank you for the sweet messages and for letting me know you enjoyed yesterday's post! If you missed it, please check it out here. I took a trip down memory lane. This time, we were rewinding a couple of years, but it was for some special memories!

Yesterday was a day for making more memories! I had some special visitors at the beach cottage. My Aunt Kim, my Gran, my cousin Courtney, and her two kids, Jackson and Karleigh Jo, came for a picnic. Jackson and Karleigh Jo have been asking to come back to my house for a long time!

The last time they were here, it was a frigid winter. I told them that once it warmed up and school was out, they could come back, and we would have a porch picnic. 

A few days ago, I called Courtney, and we compared our schedules. Yesterday worked for both of us, so we settled on that as picnic day. I am happy it worked out for Gran and Aunt Kim to join us! That was an extra great added bonus! 

Gran provided some delicious chicken salad sandwiches for our picnic. She makes some delicious chicken salad. I was thrilled when she told me she was going to bring some!

The kids packed their lunch boxes with some of their favorite lunch foods and snacks. They had a great time, and it was fun watching them have fun!

The four of us girls just enjoyed having a good conversation and laughs together! We were blessed with excellent weather while we were eating outside.

Once the kids got hot, we moved our party inside. We had only been inside a few minutes when the sun disappeared and the sky opened up—we had a torrential downpour! 

The visit continued. The rain was over when they were ready to head home! I was so thankful to have a good day spent with my family! God has blessed me with some of the best! Thank you all so much for spending part of your busy summer day with me!

Here are the pictures that I captured yesterday. I hope you enjoy a glimpse into our fun day!

I will see you all tomorrow!

Odie 

Throwback Thursday, 7/10/25

 Hey Friends,

I am so glad that you chose to spend a moment of your day with us! Thanks for making my day a little brighter!

I am missing my Daddy today. 8 months ago today, his home changed to Heaven. I have been in a reminiscing mood the last couple of days! 

One of our YouTube videos came up on my suggested videos a few days ago. I couldn't help but smile! This was a great day spent with my parents! We love St Anne’s Chapel in Maine! It was one of our favorite places to visit! I will forever cherish our time here. 

I thought this was a good video to share for Throwback Thursday! I am beyond grateful that my hope is built on Jesus Christ! The waves and storm of life have rocked us this year, but Jesus has been steadfast!

2025 should have been the summer that we made our bi-annual summer trip to the Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont and New York. Next month we wiill visit Boston, Massachusetts area for a few days.  Sadly, we do not have time to make it to the other Northeast states this time around.

Thank you again for reading!

Odie

Dorcas and Dad In A Dream

Hey Friends,

Thank you for stopping by on this beautiful Tuesday. Did you catch yesterday's post? I shared an update on the latest GoodNews Christian School building project. You can see that post by clicking here.

Recently, I was compiling the photos for yesterday's post when I came across a picture of my dad and our precious friend Dorcas from Nigeria. 

Many of you all remember Sis. Dorcas. She was saved during one of the outdoor crusades my dad preached in Nigeria. He told her testimony for years. Dorcas drug herself through the dirt and grass to the altar, because she knew she needed Jesus! Actually, she did it two nights in a row until she felt like she got what she needed.

It greatly moved our family! When Dad realized her condition and that she was dragging herself to the altar, he got down and crawled to meet her!

I was on that trip, and I was able to meet Dorcas. We gained a friend for life! 

She actually became an honorary member of our family. She called my parents, mom and dad, me her sister and even wrote letters to my grandparents calling them grandma and grandpa. It really was special! Each trip that my parents made back to Nigeria She would have gifts waiting on them. Also sending some home for me. We would exchange video greetings through my parents during their trips.

Dorcas became my hero! She had to overcome tremendous obstacles to live with her disabilities in Nigeria. No other country makes life easy on someone with a disability like America does. We tried to help her with wheelchairs and other things. 

Every single day was more of a struggle for her than I could ever imagine. She lived life with a smile on her face and was thrilled to be a Christian. I know her life was never easy!

My parents were with her during their 2023 trip in Nigeria. She sent handwritten letters home with them. 

Shortly after their trip, Dad had a stroke. Later, we found out Dorcas had her own sickness, around the same time. God chose to call her home. Dad wrote a post about it here.

Our hearts were broken to lose one of our Nigerian family members! Yet we also rejoiced, knowing that she no longer had the struggles that life had given her. In Heaven, she would be completely healed! She would never suffer again.

Less than a year later, Dad joined her in Heaven. I knew that is one of the many people he would be reunited with! I rejoice knowing that they are worshiping our Lord together.

I hope you are ready for the story of a dream. A few weeks ago, I had a fleeting dream of Dad. I have had a handful of those through the months. Most of the time, I do not remember all the details. They are usually over before I realize what's going on.

On this one occasion, I had a quick dream in which I knew Dad and Dorcas were both in the location. I do not remember details of the location. It was shocking really, because I did not remember thinking of Dorcas before my dream. I did not get to speak to her. 

In the dream, I talked to my dad. He said your sister is healed. She  does not need her wheelchair anymore! I knew that he was meaning my Nigerian sister, Dorcas!

In an instant, the dream was over. I woke up rejoicing, knowing that they both were healed! No more wheelchairs, or any of the aids to help them live life. I was happy for the reminder that there struggles were over. 

The ache of missing them was there strongly! I am so grateful for the blessed hope and the promise that we will see them again! I look forward to the day that we can all be together in Heaven.

Thank you for reading, as I share what is on my mind today.

Odie

4th of July 2025 In Pictures

Hey Friends,

Thank you for dropping by for a visit! I hope you had a great 4th of July yesterday. I sure did! It was a busy day but full of fun and family time.

The first thing on my list was to attend our Waynesville 4th of July parade on Main Street! Our small town has a fantastic parade, and I always enjoy attending when possible. 

I enjoyed attending the parade with several family members and friends this year. Also, we had many friends and family members in the parade! It was fun to cheer them on as they drove past us! The weather was warm, but beautiful. Thank God for a great day!

Then Lisa and I journeyed to a small Mexican restaurant called Acapulco. You may have heard of it.🤣 It was absolutely delicious yesterday! The food really hit the spot!

The time spent with my sweet cousin was even better! Things have been so busy, and we have just seen each other in passing.

Thanks to our friend Diane McCormic for the money to enjoy a great lunch! Diane is the sweetest lady. Lisa has worked for her for many years. 

Later in the afternoon, Aunt Theresa picked me up. Our cousin Rhonda and Landall Smith hosted a 4th of July cookout at their house. We had more fun and fellowship with family and friends!

To finish the day, we went back to my Aunt Theresa and Uncle Jay’s house. There, we watched the Waynesville fireworks. Their neighbor provided a great playlist of patriotic songs to accompany the fireworks! The Waynesville fireworks show is fantastic, and this was a wonderful way to cap off the day!

Now I hope you are ready for my 4th of July in pictures. I was unable to get any good pictures of the fireworks. You will just have to take my word for that. They were excellent.

Thanks for reading! for me it is already July 5, and I am ready to crawl into the bed. 

Odie