The New Mr and Mrs Hughes

 Hey Friends,

Friday afternoon, we attended a wedding in Arizona. Sis. Julie has been our friend since City Reach Phoenix in 2016. 

Bro. George and Sis. Julie began attending Desert Cove Assembly during our tent revival. They were a special couple to our family. 

Bro. George has been in Heaven for several years. We miss our friend! Sis. Julie has hung in there. We are thankful she is still part of the church and doing good. 

Bro. Bill Hughes is a newer member of DCA. His wife had also passed away. God brought Bill and Julie together, and at 84, they found love again. 

We heard this news while in California. They invited us to witness the happy occasion. Last minute, Sis. Carla asked Mom to play piano. That is how we got to see the new Mr. & Mrs. Hughes get married. It was a special event!

Now, here are my pics from the day. 

See you later. 

Odie

Desert Cove Assembly 2026 Visit

  Hey Friends,

We are still enjoying our time in Arizona. We were thrilled to be part of the church service last night at Desert Cove Assembly. 

Our family first came to minister here in October 2002. That started a lifelong friendship with the people out here. They become part of our road family. They will always hold a special place in our hearts. 

Last night, it was great to reunite with them. Pastor Noah Martinez invited us to minister in song and testimony. I am thankful God is still opening doors for Mom and me to minister! We are blessed!

We had a wonderful time worshiping God in song. Sis. Carla Martinez joined us on the third vocal part. We love singing with her!

I will close with my pics from yesterday. See you tomorrow!

Odie

Humberto's Carne Asada Burtito. 

A family favorite burrito. 

Practice session 

Church and fellowship 

Bro. Jorge made Mom some fresh Salsa. She love his JJ's branded salsa. 

Visiting The Montana Metzgers

 Hey Friends,

We have made friends with many people who have become our road family during our travels. Memorial Day weekend in 2005, we visited Montana for the first time. 

On Sunday, we went to Sun Valley Church. Pastor Mike Metzger and family welcomed us with open arms.   A fast friendship was formed between our families. I believe our friendship was God ordained!

Through the years, we have returned to Montana many times. We have loved spending time with the incredible Metzger family. We now think of them as family. 

We have experienced a lot of life together. We have watched their family grow to include in-laws and grandchildren. I am proudly an adopted Metzger sibling and Auntie.😁

Due to life happening, we have not visited in several years. We have missed our Montana family desperately. Thankfully, our bond with the Metzgers has withstood time, miles, separation and life!

Mom and I had to see them on this trip to Montana! A Metzger stop was a must for us!

We were able to spend some time with some of the crew on Saturday. On Sunday, we attended both church services at Sun Valley Church. Bro. Mike and Sis. Debbie invited us to their home for a delicious dinner!

It was incredible to catch up with all of the Metzgers again. It was just what we needed. 

All too soon, it was time for lots of hugs and see-you-laters. It is too hard to say goodbye to this special family.

The Metzgers are amazing! We are blessed to have them in our road family! I thank God for bringing our families together 21 years ago. 

Here are pictures from our 2026 Montana Metzger visit. See you tomorrow. 

Odie