Happy Father's Day 2026

Hey Friends,

Happy Father's Day 2026! May God richly bless all the fathers and men who are father figures. I hope you have a wonderful holiday! You all definitely deserved to be celebrated extra special on this day.

I am so thankful to God for every man who has influenced my life. I am a blessed girl. I have fathers, grandfathers, uncles, cousins, brothers, pastors, and friends. You all help and support me so much, and I am grateful! Thank you so very dearly for your important role. 

Daddy was an incredible man of God! His impact on me continues every day. I would not be the person I am today without his love and guidance. I love and miss him desperately!

Here are some of my favorite photos of him. 

My Aunt Theresa gave me this little heart this week. I appreciate people prayers and love! Thanks for the thoughts, calls, text, hugs and mail that I received this week!

Thank you for reading. 

Odie

Honoring And Remembering On Memorial Day

 Hey Friends,

 

Happy Monday, I hope you have a wonderful week. In the United States of America, this is a special day. This day is known as Memorial Day. 

Oftentimes, family and friends gather for a cookout and fun. All of that is wonderful. I cherish my family time. 

We also set aside time to remember our loved ones who have passed away. They are deeply missed! We visited their graves and decorate them. 

The cemeteries always prep for Memorial Day. They have everything looking nice. This year we have had nonstop rain, so the mud is bad everywhere. 

The main reason we "celebrate" Memorial Day is to honor our soldiers who gave their lives for our country. They are all heroes, and need not be forgotten! The freedoms we enjoy are because of their selfless sacrifice!! "Many gave some, but some gave all!"

I pray God's blessings and comfort on any family members left hurting today! We appreciate your sacrifices as well!

On this day, I pause to say, thank you to our heroes! My thanks is heartfelt because of the brave men and women we get to live in America! So as we enjoy family time today, my heart is honoring and remembering why we have a Memorial Day. 

Thank you for reading. 

Odie

DRPC Kids Choir- Graveyard

 Hey Friends,

Today I have a small video clip. DRPC Kids sang the song titled Graveyard for Easter Sunday. 

Sis. Emily Roberts had told me she was going to teach them this song. I was so excited to hear them sing it. 

I was so proud of them. The kids love to sing! They did a great job reminding us Jesus is alive!

I do not own this song. Anthem Edition recorded and released this song. Mark Mathes and Kenna Turner West are the songwriters. 

I will leave you with my video clip. Thank you for reading. 

Odie

Easter 2026 Pics

 Hey Friends,

We were blessed with a terrific Resurrection Sunday. Both church services at DRPC were excellent. 

Sunday afternoon, we went to Hillsboro, Ohio. We had dinner with the Morgan crew. It was great to spend time as a family on the holiday. 

Our day was long but wonderful. Below are my pictures from our Easter this year. 

Odie

Sunday Sanity Easter 2026

 Hey Friends,

Happy Resurrection Sunday! It is still a weekend of remembrance. We have reflected on the crucifixion and the day in-between. 

Now we are on Sunday, the rest of the story day. He has risen! Friends, our Savior arose from the grave on the third day! 

Hallelujah, satan and the tomb could not hold Him! Because He is alive, we have hope forevermore!

My Dad posted this poem every Easter. He Wouldn't Stay Dead was his favorite poem! Mom and I were talking last night. It would not be Easter if we didn't share this poem today.

Please take a moment and watch the video below. He first posted this video in 2022. I am so grateful that we have this recorded. He always shared this poem on Easter!

I hope you have a wonderful Easter holiday! 

Odie

He Wouldn’t Stay Dead

by: Willard G. Thomas

This video was from 2022.

He Wouldn’t Stay Dead

by: Willard G. Thomas

They laid His body in Joseph’s new tomb

And filled His disciples with sorrow and gloom

They did not remember what He had said

That He would die, but He wouldn’t stay dead

Mary came at the break of day

And found the stone was rolled away

She saw an angel and in terror fled

And told His disciples that He didn’t stay dead

In that cold dark tomb, He would not stay

He conquered death and walked away

And now that old grave has lost its fear and dread

He lives again! He wouldn’t stay dead

Full atonement and pardon were made

And forever the sin debt was marked fully paid

The price was His blood as it flowed crimson red

And I’m thankful today that He didn’t stay dead!

Let’s go to our churches and cry aloud

Let’s go to the marketplace and talk to the crowd

Let’s go to the mission fields that lie up ahead

And tell the whole world that He didn’t stay dead!

Because if Jesus Christ had only died

Then the gulf between us and God would still be wide

But thank God He did what He said

He got up out of the ground, He couldn’t stay dead!

Last Stanza by Davy Boggs

The In-between

 Hey Friends,

I am still in reflection mode. This weekend in History is one we reverence and highly esteem. Yesterday was Good Friday. Click HERE to read my thoughts. 

Saturday was the in-between time. Can you imagine the grief and heartbreak of those who love Jesus? He had told them the cross was not the end. But in the midst of the current situation, it would have been difficult to see the big picture. 

Everyone has their own way of grieving. There was fear and uncertainty. What is next?

Last night I read this passage in Luke’s account. This was between the crucifixion and the resurrection.

Luke 23:50-56. 

Here is a depiction of a tomb. Imagine the finality of placing Jesus in a grave such as this one. 

 Stay tuned for what happened on Sunday. The story of Jesus is not over!

Odie