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

Ezra Is Golden and Celebrating Gran

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by to visit! I mentioned yesterday that it is a week full of birthday festivities

Ezra Is Golden 

Today’s birthday is golden. Ezra Joseph Daniels is 13 on January 13, 2026. 

Happy 13th birthday to my big little buddy! I cannot believe you are now a teenager! We love you! Can't wait to celebrate with you!

It seems like only yesterday he was three years old and arresting me, trying to take me to jail. Ezra would lock me behind his imaginary jail bars. When I would roll out, he would say, "How did you get through those heavy metal bars and doors?" I tried my best to convince him that I had superpowers with my wheelchair to escape! Ezra would not buy my story! Oh, the precious memories!

Celebrating Gran

We started the week off with Gran’s birthday. Click HERE to read her 2026 birthday blog post.  

Mom and I met up with both sets of my grandparents yesterday. We had a lovely lunch to celebrate Gran’s birthday. 

Lunch was scrumptious. We tried a new US restaurant that came highly recommended! Firebirds was incredible. I will definitely want to visit there again in the future!

The family time was even more valuable! I am thankful for every time I get to spend time with all of my grandparents! I love them also very much, and I would not be the person. I am today without them!

I will leave you with a few pictures from yesterday's meal. I hope you enjoy your virtual lunch! Sorry cannot be the real thing. Just take my word for it, that it was

Bye for now. 

Odie 

 

DRPC Ladies Bible Study January 2026

Hey Friends,

Thank you for visiting. I hope you're having a great weekend!

Last night, I attended a ladies' Bible study with ladies from DRPC. Sis. Luvenia Lakes was the speaker, and she did a fantastic job. 

She encouraged us to study God’s word and make it personal. Sis. Lakes also talked to us about our choices, decisions, and how what we choose affects our lives in the long term.

Sis. Rebecca James hosted this Bible study. She rented the Origins Coffee Shop in New Lebanon, Ohio. It was after hours, and we took over the shop. Sis. Rebecca provided finger foods. The Origin’s baristas were on hand to make us drinks for purchase. 

The entire evening was fantastic. It is great to fellowship with our church sisters. I love our church family.  Thanks to Sis. Beth Austin, Sis. Abbey Dotson, Emberly and Sis. Lindsey Bishop for allowing me to ride along with them. 

Here are some photos from last night. The group pics are from Sis.  Amanda Alexander. 

See you tomorrow. 

Odie 

Foodie Friday 1/9/26

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for stopping by to visit. Today I am going to tell you about an exciting time we had around Christmas. It is time for another installment of Foodie Friday. We are rewinding to December for this episode. 

For several years, we have gone out to eat dinner around Christmas with Uncle Steve and Karen. Most of the years we have gone to a family favorite, J Alexanders. 

This has been one of our favorite holiday traditions. Now we have had tears without Dad. I am so glad this is something we have kept going. 

Of course, we terribly miss Dad! He always loved delicious food! The prime rib from J. Alexander's was his favorite! A fine dinner with his Buba was absolutely one of Dad’s favorite things. Now is a great time to reminisce about our memories and create new ones. 

The 2025 Christmas dinner at J. Alexanders was fabulous. This year, we met up with Uncle Steve, Aunt Karen, JoJo and Isaac. 

Sorry, not sorry for making you hungry with these food pics. The food was incredible. I am already looking forward to next time. 

See you all tomorrow. I have to go; I am hungry now. 

Odie

DRPC New Year’s Revival 2026

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by! I hope your new year is off to a great start! Tonight is the final night of New Year's revival at DRPC. 

Pastor Jon Isaacs has been preaching outstandingly this week. We have thoroughly enjoyed getting see and visit with Bro. Jon and Sis. Heidi!

We had to miss Tuesday night due to recovery from sickness. Wednesday night's watch night service was excellent. We had communion. It is always a special time at DRPC. 2025 ended greatly. Last night, the Lord visited us so sweetly. 

Last night, we also attended an annual gathering at the home of Bro. Jeff and Sis. Debbie Roberts. The food and fellowship was grand!

I am excited to see what God has in store for us tonight. Here are some pictures from Wednesday and Thursday nights. 

See you tomorrow. 

Odie