Foodie Friday With Family And Friends

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for stopping by today. It is time for Foodie Friday With Family Ands Friends. 

One of our favorite restaurants is located in Laurel, Mississippi. It is called Hog Heaven. The food is wonderful!

We have been there twice during this Mississippi visit. We loved every bite of their food was just as good as we remembered. I ate something new both times. 

There may or may not be another Hog Heaven trip on our radar before we leave the area. I promise we enjoy the food that much. It is worth the drive!

The fellowship with family and friends was even better. I will share the pictures we snapped at Hog Heaven. I hope you enjoy seeing them. 

See you next time. 

Odie

We Are Safe

 Hey Friends,

Wow, the spring storm has been crazy this week. My heart hurts for all those who suffered loss because of these storms! A lot of people are hurting and need our prayers!

Mom and I have been doing our online storm- chasing this week. The storms did not get close to us until last night. We were up late tracking the storms. 

I had to laugh, Dad would have been in bed. He always said, "Wake me if I need to take cover." He knew he did not need to stay awake worrying about the weather. Mom and I had that job covered. 

At our current location in Mississippi, we just had rain, wind and thunder. All around us, there were tornadoes. Thankfully, we were safe! But we were prepared to take cover if need be. 

I am grateful to the professionals who keep us informed. If by chance Ryan Hall ever reads my post, we thank you! Ryan Hall Y'all is our go to source for weather information. He was live on YouTube for over 11 hours yesterday, covering the weather across the country. 

Now, I am clocking out and heading to bed early on Thursday morning. It is still raining, but we are clear. That makes for prime sleeping conditions. See you tomorrow.

Odie

Good News From GoodNews Christian School

Hey Friends,

Thanks for joining me today. I have an update on the school in Nigeria. They are working hard to complete the latest building phase. 

We are excited for their progress. Our plan is to help them with the money needed to complete the building. Also, we would love to help them with funds to furnish it!

BFM has recently received some donations for the school. We sincerely appreciate every generous gift. The funds will go to help our friends in Nigeria!

 

I will let an update from Bro. Shobanke’s email close out this post.

Odie

“Please find below a brief update on the progress of the work so far:

Ground Floor: Fully completed—plastered, with doors and windows installed.

First Floor: Plastering completed; doors and windows installed; railings fixed.

Second Floor: Roofing completed; doors and windows installed; railings fixed; ceiling fully completed. 

The major remaining aspects of the project are the exterior plastering and plumbing fixtures, which the cost is around $4,000 dollars. 

Trinity Pentecostal Tabernacle March 2026

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for joining me today. I am finishing our Sunday recap. Yesterday, I wrote about our Sunday morning, HERE.

On Sunday evening, we were in church in Moss Point, Mississippi. We love our friends at Trinity Pentecostal Tabernacle. 

Pastor J.R. and Sis Teresa Alexander have been long-time friends of our family. We have gone to church together at Dryden Road Pentecostal Church for many years. I grew up with their children as my close friends. 

The Alexanders have stayed connected to Mom and me. We appreciate their prayers, friendship and encouragement. It is wonderful to have excellent people in our corner!

It was wonderful to visit with them Sunday night. Their church always makes us feel loved.

Most of all, the service was great. Bro. J.R. preached so well. The Lord was there to bring the lost back home. Several responded; it was so wonderful to watch the Lord touch them! I pray they continue to seek God!

I only snapped a handful of photos during our visit. I will post them in closing. See you tomorrow!

Odie

 

Tanner Williams Holiness Church March 2026

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for stopping by. Yesterday, on Sunday, we had a full day. We were rolling toward Alabama early in the morning. We arrived in Richton after midnight on Monday. It was a great day!

Sunday morning, we were in church at Tanner Williams Holiness Church. Pastor Donnie Williams invited us to sing and be with them for a service. We were thrilled to see our friends again!

We have been making a March visit there nearly every year for a long time. They have been a part of our road family for many years. 

Pastor Donnie and Sis. Gayla Williamson and their crew in Wilmer, Alabama, are wonderful. We love visits and cherish the time we spend with such special friends!!

Here are some pictures from our visit with Tanner Williams this time. I will tell you about Sunday night tomorrow. 

Odie

Happy 40th Birthday Joey Daniels

 Hey Friends,

I am interrupting regular Sunday blog programming to celebrate a birthday. Joey Daniels joins the 40 club today. 

Happy birthday, Joey! We love you! Hope your special day is wonderful. Sorry, we were not there to celebrate with you. So today we will celebrate virtually. 

May God bless and keep you. I hope this is an incredible year.

Thank you for being our family IT specialist. I know you get tired of my questions. Thanks for not blocking my calls or texts. We appreciate your help greatly. 

I will close with some pictures. Joey is married to Mom’s niece Courtney, to help you make the family connection. He is also Daddy to Ezra, Jackson and Karleigh Jo. 

Spring Forward 2026

 Hey Friends,

Spring is right around the corner. The crazy weather has begun. Spring allergies have made their appearance. Here in Mississippi, all the cars have a green tint from pine pollen. 

Early tomorrow morning, the clock will spring forward. Do not forget to check that your clocks are set to change. You do not want to be late for church tomorrow. 

I will miss my extra hour of sleep! I will do my best not to be grumpy! On a more positive note, we will have more daylight. 

There you have your friendly time change PSA. See you tomorrow!

Odie

Heaven Is Sweet

 Hey Friends,

We often say Heaven grows sweeter each day. That thought is so true in my life. 

Lately, it seems we have had several friends, family and acquaintances complete their life journeys. Our hearts ache for the loved ones left here to face life. We are praying for God to comfort and strengthen them. 

Here are just some of the wonderful highlights of Heaven that I am thinking about today. We long for the Promised Land, where we can be with our Savior! 

I am anxious for a forever home where sin, sorrow and strife will be no more. There will be no pain, sickness, or goodbyes. I am looking forward to a grand reunion day with my loved ones.  

Oh, hallelujah, Heaven will be glorious!! I am so grateful for the blessed hope that we have. This life is not the end, but there is a better place. 

The half has not yet been told. We can only dream and imagine what Heaven will be like. I made my plans years ago to be there, and I can not wait. 

Below is a picture of my Dad with

precious Sis. Faye Riddell. They were reunited this week in Heaven. 

Thank you for reading, as I dream of Heaven. See you later. 

Odie

Livingston Texas Visit March 2026

 Hey Friends,

I hope you are having a great day. We are traveling today. We enjoyed our time in Texas immensely. 

This week, we spent a few days with Pastor Don Goodwin and family in Livingston, Texas. It was so encouraging to spend time with our precious long-time friends. We greatly appreciate their time and friendship. 

Wednesday night, we were able to be in church with them at Beech Creek Assembly. It was wonderful to see all of our friends again. They welcomed us with open arms!

Below are so pics from our Livingston visit for this time. I hope you enjoy. 

Odie