A Small Stepping Stone to Victory

 Hey Friends,

This is Odie reporting for this final Saturday of February. I hope you are doing well. I am doing really good. 

I wrote about A Small Victory I experienced on the first Saturday of the month. God has blessed me enormously lately. I am thankful beyond words for His strength, comfort, peace and so much more. Those are just a few daily benefits that He has loaded me with.

I am happy to report that I still have not had some of the horrible pain. Also, I have not had to struggle for every movement since my last update. I did have several nights of a lot of pain and stiffness. Some days I had to move slowly.

Remember when I wrote about One Prayer Away? The day after that post was live for all to see, God met me so mightily at church. I took my burdens to the altar that morning and left them there. I knew something was different after my prayer that morning. My prayers and supplication were heard!

Today I am here to give you another praise report! I  am grateful when He allows me to have a small stepping stone on my way to complete healing! For the last two weeks, my pain has been very little. Most days, it was just a nagging ache that was manageable! I have been able to move better than I have in a while!

I praise God and glorify him! I thank Him for giving me a visitation from Heaven that I am still feasting on today! The blessings of God are marvelous! I can say that He has never once left me nor forsaken me. His promises are true, and He will be with me until the end.

Thank you to anyone who has prayed for us. The prayers are working. I am not walking yet, but I know God is working! My heart is encouraged. Dad is not fully healed yet, but I thank God for seeing him through each day!

 

 While I am waiting, I am leaning and trusting in a big God. He can do all things! God's will, timing and plan are always best! Thanks for reading!

Odie

Odie’s Tuesday Travel Day

Hey Friends,

Welcome to another Friday blog from me, Odie. Are you tired of hearing from me yet? 

Well, if you missed it, check out Dad's post from Wednesday. He shared another Wordless Wednesday from Mom!

Odie's Fat Tuesday Travel Day

Tuesday was another travel day for me. This time my starting point was in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton is a great airport. It is a joy anytime I can fly in and out of there. Everything is so easy at that airport.

My Aunt Theresa took time from her extremely busy schedule to take me to the airport. I really appreciate her helping me! I enjoyed getting to spend some time with her! I love you, Theresa!

The Delta employees were passing out Mardi Gras treat bags at the airport gate in Dayton. Theresa even got one. I could not talk her into doing the hula-hoop contest for an extra prize. 😂

On the plane ready for flight number one.

Goodbye, Ohio. See you later.

This view from the sky is one of my favorites!

Hello Atlanta, I had a quick stop there. 

After a plane change, it was time to go again. I really like flying with Delta. Their employees are kind and helpful.

I was ready for flight number two for the day. My final one for this trip.

I did not have a window seat for that flight. Therefore I did not get any cool nighttime window pictures. The flight went well. We experienced a few minutes of turbulence, but the pilots handled it well.  

Soon we arrived at the final destination. My parents met me at the airport. I was happy to see them! 

By bedtime Tuesday, I was safely back at the BoggsMobile. It was good to be home.

Another successful travel day is in my history book. I really do thank God for His traveling mercies. I did not encounter any hiccups along the way. The day went according to plan.

Thanks for stopping by to visit with me today. See you tomorrow!

Odie

Odie Checks In 2/23/23

Hey Friends,

This is Odie checking for this post on a Thursday. I am doing good. My week has been eventful. 

Today I wanted to give a glimpse into my Monday. The day started with nothing on my schedule. By the evening time, I had a full day of activity.

My neighbor Bro. Ron Wagers stopped by to say hello. It is always good to see him. We had a good conversation on my porch Monday afternoon. 

We may be neighbors, but we only see him a few times a year. Bro. Ron and Sis. Edna also travel for ministry as well. 

Bro. Ron and Sis. Edna faithfully pray for us! We appreciate their friendship and concern for us!   It is a blessing to have wonderful neighbors!

Later in the afternoon, I was writing the blog for Tuesday when my phone rang. It was my Gran and Papaw. They called to see what I was doing for the evening. I was just hanging out at home.

Soon they were in their car headed from Hillsboro to Waynesville to see me! I was thrilled to see them again. We both had been busy and had not connected since they brought me home from the airport.

Our time together consisted of visiting and going for a drive. Somehow, we found our way to Dairy Queen. Papaw's built in Dairy Queen GPS is still working properly. My Mint Brownie Blizzard was a 10 out of 10 good! I would recommend it if you love mint like me. 

After the ice cream and more driving, we returned to my house. There we visited more! I love spending any time that I can with my Gran and Papaw!

I talked Papaw into getting the guitar and playing me some tunes. I love to hear him play! A day with Papaw is not complete without a little picking and grinning! He was picking, and I was grinning!

All too soon, It was time to say goodbye for now. I am already looking forward to our next visit! I am blessed with wonderful grandparents! 

I appreciate Gran and Papaw spending a large chunk of their Monday driving just to spend a couple hours with me! I enjoyed our time together and the hugs from two of my favorite people!

I finished off my night by attending revival virtually. I enjoyed being in service with my friends at BHC in Elkton, Virginia. Pastor David Webb, another dear friend of ours, is preaching revival at BHC this week. God showed up in my home as I watched the service!

There you have a brief glimpse into my day on Monday. It was a great day for me!

Thanks for reading!

Odie

Blessing of Surprise Visitors

Hey Friends,

Welcome to a Tuesday post from Odie. I hope you are having a good day. This will be a busy day for me. I will share more details in a later post.

Friday morning, I received news that Bro. Johnson George and his wife, Sis. Binu were passing through Ohio. They contacted Dad to see if they could come to see us. Dad told them I was home. 

They called me, and I was delighted to hear from them! The plans were set into motion. I am so thankful our schedules worked out so they could visit me. 

I jumped into the highest gear I could find to get my home ready for company. I desired to be the best hostess I could be on short notice. We enjoyed coffee, cookies and a chat together! 

God brought this couple into our lives during City Reach Phoenix. We quickly became friends. We rarely get to cross paths with them!

We have been in revival meetings at their churches in both Arizona and Michigan. Also, they have invited us to join them several times for Zoom services in India.

I really enjoyed our surprise visit together on Friday! God knew what He was doing when He planned out that day for all of us! I needed the fellowship and encouragement. 

Soon it was time for them to travel again. We had a sweet time of prayer together before they left! I was thankful to feel God moving with the three of us praying together. 

Bro. Johnson and Sis. Binu, thank you for spending part of your day with me. It was an honor to have you here! I am looking forward to seeing you again in the future! I love and appreciate you both!

You never know what a day might hold! God is in the details of all things! I was blessed to welcome my dear friends to my home.

Thank you for reading! See you later.

Odie

Odie's Weekend Dispatch 2/20/23

Hey Friends,

This is Odie here to give you a brief recap of my weekend. I had another superb weekend at home with my family, friends and church family. I may write that line in every weekend post, but it is still true.

Friday, I had a wonderful surprise visit from friends! I plan to tell you more about the visit tomorrow.

That night it was time for a youth rally at our home church. The service and fellowship were both excellent.

Bro. Ben Morris, from Kentucky, preached wonderfully on worship. The young people responded well to the preaching! God rewarded the response with His presence!

Here are some after church fellowship pictures. Gunner Burris snapped most of these pictures. Thank you, Gunner, for the help! I was busy working at the dessert table.

Cole wanted his moment of fame on the blog. 😀

Tim asked me, the Souper Fan, to sign his Pod'N Me hat.

I spent Saturday cleaning, doing laundry, and savoring a few moments of peace and quiet.

My Aunt Theresa and Uncle Jay came and picked me up in the afternoon. They invited me to join them for dinner at Mamaw and Papaw's. We had a terrific evening of family time.

Sunday was dedicated to church. Both services were fantastic! The Lord blessed us amazingly! I never want to take the moving of His spirit lightly. It was an honor to feel Him dwelling among us and speaking to our souls! 

Cracker Barrel was on the menu for Sunday afternoon dinner.

Many people have asked me how I survive at home on my own. God has blessed me with a great support system. Several people go way out of their way to ensure I am cared for. I am so grateful for the family and friends that God has placed in my life! I appreciate everyone who gives me a ride, checks on me and lets me know they are there if I need them! Thank you for your help!

That wraps up this weekend in Ohio. Thanks for stopping by!

Odie