Happy 7th Birthday Charles Ray Shoemaker

 Hey Friends,

Today is a big day for our family. Seven years ago, Charles Ray Shoemaker was born. His arrival changed our world and brightened our lives. He makes us all so happy with his love, smiles, hugs and antics. 

Charlie, we love you so much. You were an awesome addition to our family! Happy 7th birthday, buddy!

While we were in Mississippi last month, Mom and I were part of an early-birthday dinner for Charlie. We so enjoyed celebrating our boy that evening. I am thrilled that it worked out for us to be there.

Below are some pictures from Charlie’s 2026 birthday dinner. I also included some of my favorites from the Charlie archives.

Charlie Archives 2019-2026

Come Jesus Come

Hey Friends,

I hope you are having a great week. We survived March. Winter is behind us. Warmer weather had been teasing us. 

Through it all, we are a blessed people. I thank God for His blessings, peace and hope! Without God, we are all miserable. 

We live in a dark world that is sin-cursed. I rejoice that we, as Christians, have hope. This world is not our home. I am Heaven-bound. 

This song has lived in my brain for weeks. It is never far away from my thoughts. I find myself singing it daily. I also pray it a lot! Come, Jesus come!

Friend, if you are not a Christian and you wonder about the eternal hope that I am talking about. 

His name is Jesus! I encourage you to call on Jesus. He is waiting for you. You to can have Hope in Him!

Thanks for joining me today! Take a few moments to listen to this song and let it soak into your heart.

Odie

Come Jesus Come

Stephen Mcwhirter / Hank Bentley / Bryan Christopher Fowler / Tara Mcwhirter

Come Jesus Come lyrics © Capitol Cmg Paragon, Songs By That Dog Will Hunt

Sometimes I fall 

To my knees and pray

Come Jesus come

Let today be the day

Sometimes I feel 

Like I'm gonna break

But I'm holding on

To a hope that won't fade

Come Jesus come

We've been waiting so long

For the day You return

To heal every hurt 

And right every wrong

We need You right now

Come and turn this around

Deep down I know 

This world isn't home

Come Jesus come

There’ll be no war

And there'll be no chains

When Jesus comes

Let today be the day

He'll come for the weak

And the strong just the same

And all will believe 

In the power of His name

Come Jesus come

We've been waiting so long

For the day You return

To heal every hurt 

And right every wrong

We need You right now

(Come and turn this around) turn this around

Deep down I know 

This world isn't home

Come, Jesus, come

Come, Jesus, come

One day He’ll come

And we'll stand face to face

Come and lay it all down

'Cause it might be today

The time is right now

There's no need to wait

Your past will be washed 

By rivers of grace

Come Jesus come

We've been waiting so long

For the day You return

To heal every hurt 

And right every wrong

We need You right now

(Come and turn this around) turn this around

Deep down I know 

This world isn't home

Come, Jesus, come

Come, Jesus, come

Come, Jesus, come

Come, Jesus, come

March 2026 Morgan Family Meetup

 Hey Friends,

Mom and I took Monday as a slow day. Mom ran a few errands and tackled some other tasks.  

I mostly rested and tried to recover from PFYC and all of our travels. I did get some calls and messages taken care of. 

Monday afternoon, we headed to Hillsboro. We spent the evening at my grandparents' home. Several of the other family members were able to come over as well.

We thoroughly enjoyed catching up with our family! I love all of my family, and I am so thankful for any time that I get to be with them. Hopefully, we will be able to see the rest of them before too long!

I hope you enjoy the pictures that I captured last night. See you next time. 

Odie

Sunday Pics 3/29/26

 Hey Friends,

We made it back to Ohio Saturday night. It is great to be home a my Beach Cottage!

Yesterday we got to be at DRPC. We love our church family. It was great to see all of them. 

Below are a handful full of pictures from Sunday night's service. Currently our services are in the fellowship hall. The carpet is being replaced in the sanctuary. 

See you later. 

Odie

Everly is my bestie. She was waiting at the door for me. I have missed her so much.