Jason Crabb Hillsboro, Ohio 2/10/23

Hey Friends,

This is Odie reporting in from the home front. Thanks for stopping by to visit. I hope your weekend is off to a good start already.

I mentioned here in this post that I was able to attend a Jason Crabb last Saturday. Seeing one of my favorite singers live is always a good day. 2015 was the last time that I had been to a Jason Crabb concert. Click here to read about that night.

I always check the concert schedule to see if anyone is going to be in my area, wherever that may be. I like using the Bandsintown app. I have it set to alert me when there is a concert of my favorite groups near me.

Soon after I got home this time, I received a Bandsintown notification. I was thrilled to see Jason Crabb was going to be near me! When I read the church's name, Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene, I expected it to be on Sunday night. Then I checked the date, and low and behold, it was on a Saturday.

Then it was time to investigate and get more details about the evening. I found the concert was free and open to the public. I was excited! First, I contacted my family in Hillsboro, and their schedules did not allow them to go.

I put out a few feelers to see if anyone was interested in joining me from my area. Plans were solidified a couple days ahead of time. Bro. Rick, Sis. Stephanie and Tim Stansell allowed me to tag along with them. We were excited and ready for a great night.

We arrived at the church shortly after the doors opened. Already, the crowd had filled the building almost to capacity. The excitement for the evening was building. A kind gentleman helped us locate great seats for the 4 of us. 

There ended up being 11 people that we knew there that night. We were scattered in 4 different spots. When the concert started, there was standing room only. I heard that some people were unable to get in,

Here are a few shots while we waited for go time.

The concert had been a last-minute addition to the Church's events schedule. The They were thrilled with the turnout.  

The people that attend Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene were super friendly, welcoming and accommodating! They did a fantastic job hosting the event! I will l definitely attend a concert there if it works out again.

The Pastor welcomed us and started the evening with prayer.

Comedian Micky Bell was also on the ticket that night. It was my first time hearing him. He was a funny guy. We will be laughing at some of his material for a while.

Then it was time for the main event, Jason Crabb. Every song was so good. It is hard to pick a favorite moment. I enjoyed it all so much!

Then Jason surprised us by calling his daughter Ashleigh to the stage.

They sang a duet together. 

Then Ashleigh sang another song by herself. She is a very talented young lady! It was great to see her with her dad that night. You could definitely tell Jason was proud to have her on stage with him.

Mickey Bell came out for some more comedy and serious moments.

A highlight of the evening for everyone was when Jason grabbed the acoustic guitar and sang a few Crabb Family favorites! I could have listened to that all evening!

 

It was a fantastic night! I am so thankful we were able to experience it!

It was good to see Jason again and speak to him for a moment.

That wrapped up our night of seeing Jason Crabb. The music and singing were fabulous, and we collected many happy memories!

I hope you enjoyed this look at the Jason Crabb concert at Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene on 2/10/23. Thanks for reading. 

Odie

Odie's Weekly Update 2/17/23

Hey Friends,

Welcome to another view into my week. I have enjoyed another great week at home. I spent my time with family, enjoyed good food, my beautiful home, sunshine and church with my church family.

Have you read the posts from my Dad? He shared posts on both Wednesday and Thursday. I was encouraged by this week's  A Word For Wednesday. 

Click this link, A Word For Wednesday, to find the playlist of Dad'sprevious weekly. I just listened to several as I prepared to write today's blog. 

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Thursday, Dad gave us an update on a BogggsMobile project. Our home on wheels is 28 years old, and there is always a list of projects waiting for Dad's attention. He does a fabulous job caring for us and the bus!

Now here are some highlights from Odie's week.

Monday, we received a big surprise at the PO Box. When we opened the box, we found some dear friends had blessed us with a "Sunshine Box."

It was a box full of goodies to bring us smiles and sunshine! This was such a thoughtful gift box! May God richly bless our friends for their kindness! The motive behind this gift box was a success!

Lisa and I had lunch at Alcapulco. 

The food was scrumptious!

It is always great to see our buddy Jorge! We are thankful for his friendship and concern for our family!

Monday afternoon, we visited Mamaw and Papaw. They are doing good. Mamaw is slowly getting stronger. We pray for continued good reports from every doctor, nurse and therapist.

Mamaw wanted me to express her gratitude for each prayer you have prayed for her! She appreciates your love and concern for her recovery! Thank you to everyone that has checked on her!

Tuesday night, it was time for church at DRPC.

Our Youth Pastor,  Bro. Andrew Blevins, shared the word of God with us. It is great to see God anointing and using Bro. Andrew!

 

Kiran wanted his church selfie with me.

Kennedy wanted a picture too. I am never going to turn her down. Some services, she will not have anything to do with me.

Wednesday, I made a big pot of soup. I was hoping to share it with others. I get to enjoy not needing to cook for a few days. I am grateful for the leftovers.

My new portable Comiso Bluetooth speaker arrived. I really enjoy this little speaker from Amazon. I can take it anywhere I need to listen to music or podcasts. It is affordable, the sound is good, and the battery life is impressive. 

Dad and I both have one for the bus. I wanted another one for my house too. Thanks to an Amazon gift card, I now have one at home too! 

We had a day of excellent spring weather. The wind was strong, but the sunshine and warmth felt fabulous for a February day!

I enjoyed spending a couple hours in the afternoon on my side porch. 

Thursday was a completely different type of day! It was cool and raining for most of the day.

This was a quick shot out my front door during a small break in the rain.

I was extra thankful for my Beach Cottage yesterday! I was tucked safely inside.

I saw this photo hanging above my desk. I wish that I could see this beauty in person. As I felt the heat of my furnace on my toes, instead of sun and sand, I am thankful for my warm Ohio Beach Cottage!

That wraps up the events of my week. Thanks for reading!

Odie

Celebrating Our Friend Drew

Hey Friends,

This is Odie writing today. Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you have a fantastic day! Thanks for spending a moment of your time with me.

I have loved spending time with my grandparents on my visit home. Papaw and I have fun asking Google to tell us jokes. Yesterday Google told us a joke for Valentine's Day. It made me laugh! I decided to share it with you.

Joke Time

Q: Why was the fly nervous at the fruit market?

A: It was on a date. 🥁

Celebrating Drew 

I wrote a post two years ago introducing you to one of our favorite friends, Bro. Drew Spencer. We can click here to read more about him.

Earlier this month, he had a birthday. My "Drew Man" is now 15! I chose to give him a blog shout out today to celebrate his birthday month.

I can not believe he is growing up. Where did the time go in just the blink of an eye? Now he is in high school. From the time he was born, he has held a very special place in our hearts!

It has been a blessing to watch him grow up! God has allowed him to overcome many obstacles that life has placed in his path. Now he is a fine young man that loves God with all of his heart!

Drew is a superhero in my book! I love his smile, determination and kind heart! It is a privilege to be on the friend list of, Drew Spencer!

My parents were able to see our dear buddy last summer. I missed getting to be with him! Mom supplied me with these pictures for this post.

Drew Man,

We love you so much! Thank you for being a bright spot in our lives! I hope you have a fabulous year! I am looking forward to seeing what God has planned for you! We will always be Team Drew! Hopefully, we can see you again somewhere down the road!

Well, I will close for now. Thanks for reading. See you later!

Odie

Odie's Weekend Dispatch 2/13/23

Hey Friends,

This is Odie reporting in from Ohio. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I had a fabulous weekend that I will remember for a long time. It consisted of good food, family, friends, great music, laughter, and an amazing Sunday at church.

Friday evening consisted of family time at Mamaw and Papaw's. 

Thank you to everyone who has prayed or my grandparents. Mamaw has made good progress on her recovery from the fall. She still has many steps ahead of her. Please keep praying for her! I know she is thankful for every prayer!

Papaw is a devoted caregiver!

Lisa is always a big help! She is willing to do anything she can when needed. I appreciate the rides she gives me so I can visit with Mamaw and Papaw.

Saturday afternoon, I journeyed to Hillsboro, Ohio, with some of my family. We stopped at Ponderosa for a delicious dinner!

Our main reason for being in Hillsboro that day was a Jason Crabb concert.

We had a superb night of fun and music. I will have more about the concert on Saturday.

Sunday morning's service at Dryden Road Pentecostal was God ordained.

The Lord showed up in Sunday school class, which turned into an amazing altar service. I will be rejoicing in the help I received for a while!

Some of my little church buddies wanted to be in pictures. I love it when they come asking me for selfies and pictures.

It was Skyline time for dinner Sunday afternoon! I was one happy girl.

Sunday night, it was time for church again.

Our pastor preached a wonderful message! He reminded us to Tell It To Jesus.

That concludes this Weekend's Dispatch from Odie. Thanks for reading!

Odie