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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Davy Day Report 2026

Hey Friends,

Thanks for the extra prayers, calls, texts and gifts sent our way yesterday. We felt your love and friendship on Davy Day 2026. Lisa Isaacs, the Biglieni and the Holdens brought us beautiful flowers. Click HERE to see this year’s Davy Day blog.

We met up with Gran, Papaw Danny, Papaw Eugene, Mamaw, Theresa and Tommy at Alcapulco for Davy Day Dinner. We drank salsa and reminisced. It was the balm we needed. The salsa filled the cracks in our broken hearts.

Friday is my Aunt’s birthday. Alcapulco’s workers sang to her. It was so funny. Dad would have loved it!

Mom, me, Mamaw and Theresa wore Dads shirts yesterday. It is just a little tradition Mom and I do on Davy Day to feel closer to him.

I will close with Davy Day 2026 pics. Year 3 is now underway since Dad went home to Heaven.

Odie

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

11-10-2026 2 Years

Hey Friends,

I have written today's blog a dozen times in my head, and I am struggling to come up with the proper words. So please bare with me and my jumbled thoughts.

Two years ago today my Daddy completed his earthly life. I still can not wrap my mind around it. Dad is forever home.

We grieve because of his giant absence in our daily lives. How in the world has it been two short and long years at the same time?

On the other hand, we rejoice because Dad no longer has suffering, pain, battles or problems. He is whole and happy. I know he is worshipping his God that he had to go get!

Anybody who knew Dad well knows dates, time, schedules and memories drove him. He had to have a plan for everything.

The moment this life ended he was healed completely. His cares and toils of this life no longer were important. He no longer needed a clock or calendar. 2 years no longer matters to him!

On this date, Mom and I do not miss Dad any more than we do on a random day. His memory and influence is always with us.

I refer to today's date as Davy Day. We pause to reflect more than on a normal day! We will join some family later today to dink salsa at Alcapulco in Dad’s honor. Then we will join our church family for revival. I will find my solace in God’s house, as my Daddy taught me.

I long for the reunion that is soon coming in Heaven. I will run into my Daddy's arms! I cry here, but there we will not have tears of sorrow or joy! We will worship Jesus face to face! Oh Hallelujah!!!!

We appreciate your prayers, friendship and support. You all have helped us survive mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts!

Thanks for reading. Come back tomorrow for a Davy Day 2026 Report.

Odie

Monday, November 9, 2026

Shiloh Chapel Holiness Church

Hey Friends,

Yesterday, Mom and I were in Sevierville, Tennessee. We were thrilled to be in Sunday service with Pastor Kane and Sis. Stephanie Hauri.

They have recently started Shiloh Chapel Holiness Church. Right now, they are having services in a public place. They have to set it up before each service.

Soon, they will have a permanent location on the main drag in Sevierville. It is a great location! We are excited for them! Pray for them as they try to reach their community.

It was wonderful to see the Hauri Family. They welcomed us with open arms. It was great to visit with them.

We were privileged to sing with Bro. Luke Hauri again. He is amazingly talented. It is an honor that he would sing with us. Sis. Sharon Brock Hicks also sang as only she can! It was excellent. She even joined Luke and us on a song after the preaching. We all had fun!

Several other visitors were at church from out of state. It was so good to get to see so many other friends!

The service was so sweet. Bro. Larry West preached a challenging and encourage message. Most of all the Lord graced us with His presence! It was a special day.

Then we finished the night at the Hauri’s home. The prepared a delicious meal. We fellowshiped for a long time. We laughed a ton and enjoyed the evening.