40th Anniversary Of Davy and Kelly Boggs

Hey Friends,

Happy Sunday! Today is a very special day. I have written a few words below, but Mom has written the bulk of this post. I hope you enjoy it!

Happy 40th wedding anniversary to the best parents in the whole wide world! I watched you live out your marriage vows! You were together in the good times and in the bad! You loved each other through it all! 

Daddy, I love you and I miss you! I know you are having the best day ever! Thank you for being the example of a Godly husband and an awesome provider!

Mama, I love you and I am so proud of you! Today is still a day worth celebrating! 40 years is a marvelous milestone and you made it almost all the way! You were committed to Dad until the very end!

Odie

Please keep scrolling there's even more to come! I know you are going to  enjoy hearing from Mom!

40 years ago, I had no clue of the adventure my life was going to become. I was a kid with only an imagination of what life with Davy Boggs would be like. 

On June 29, 1985, we stepped out into the great unknown and began our life together.

As a child I loved traveling for vacation with my parents. I guess they didn’t know they were equipping me for my future.

Davy has taken me around the world in ministry and in travel for relaxation and recuperation. I cannot remember all the years he had traveled and preached over 300 nights a year.

He loved to take me to explore new places whether it be churches or National Parks or foreign countries. We shared a great love of travel.

I lost Davy on this road of companionship a few months short of 40 years. Now my journey has changed a bit. 

I am having to explore and travel in a different way without him beside me leading the way or cheering me on.

As I plan something for the future. I will never stop traveling with him in my heart and mind.

I hear his caution, advice and feel his affirmation as I try to go on. I am grateful for the 40 years he took care of me and I will always carry him with me.

I will celebrate this anniversary being grateful for Davy, a wonderful husband, friend and road warrior.

I want everyone to know how good he was to me.

I give glory to God for giving me Davy for the time I had him.

God is So Good.

Kelly Jo

Goodbye Green Machine

 Hey Friends,

Take a moment to rewind to May 2012 by reading Dad’s old post here. He introduced you to our newest mode of transportation.

The Envy Green 2006 Scion XB became a beloved family member. My parents drove it countless miles, and it was towed behind the BoggsMobile for 8.5 years. It also rode thousands of miles in the tent trailer for many years. 

We loved the car that we lovingly called The Green Machine. It was a blessing from God! We prayed for the right car, and God answered our prayers!

We loved the ability to load it down and haul a bunch of stuff. The little thing was so roomy. We got majorly spoiled. It was easy for me to get in and out of. The gas mileage was great! 

Some people hated the green color. Believe it or not, we adored it. We could easily spot our car in a crowded parking lot! 

By the end of 2020, the green machine was tired of road life! It was worn out and needed lots of TLC. We retired her to living at home. 

The KJo Jeep joined our fleet of vehicles, and the Green Machine lived on. Dad used it locally and could not part with the beloved family member. 

Bro. Whiffen in Florida loves Scion XBs, too. He always wanted The Green Machine, but it needs much work on many issues. 

A few months ago, we told him he could get it now. He plans to restore it. I can't wait to see it fixed up!

Florida and Ohio are not neighbors, so getting it to him was a little difficult with his and our schedules. 

Finally, we decided to have it transported to Florida. Now, he did not have to spend money, time and strength on a trip to Ohio to retrieve the car. 

Mom found a company, and the price was reasonable. We scheduled the pickup for sometime this week. 

On Monday morning, we found out the driver was on his way. Mom said he was a very nice young man. He worked diligently to load the car on his truck, which was not easy. 

Here are some pics I took from my porch. Mom had him load it in the Dodds Church 

parking lot. 

The transport driver left Ohio Monday afternoon. By Wednesday morning the car was delivered safe and sound to its new home. 

Thank God for a great vehicle! It served us well!

Thanks for reading!

Odie

Weekend Wrap Up 6/23/25

 Hey Friends,

Our Saturday began bright and early. We were on the road by 7:15 AM, heading back toward Ohio. The trip between Sigourney, Iowa and Waynesville, Ohio, takes around 8 hours and 15 minutes. Our goal was to make the whole trip in one day. 

We did take it slow. Mom had some stops built in along the way. It was a hot day to travel, but thankfully the sun was shining. The traffic was light on our route. The worst thing we encountered was all the construction zones along the way. 

Most of them noody was working, but that did not change the photo enforced speed limits. We did not want to risk the chance of getting a speeding ticket! Mom chose to not exceed the speed limit, in those zones.

Our first stop of the day was at my favorite truckstop! The world‘s largest truckstop, Iowa 80 in Walcott, Iowa. I was happy to be back at one of my favorite places.

We stopped for some breakfast and walked around the store for a little bit. I enjoyed the stop, but missed my Daddy! I know, it is strange to think, going to a large truckstop was a big first for me without my Daddy. I felt weird getting emotional. I held it in until we got back in the car.

 I loved seeing how happy it made him to take me to one of my favorite places. I am so glad for the memories that I have with my Daddy!

Here are thr pictures that I took Saturday. When we return to Iowa next year, I will try to recreate some of the pictures Dad took.

You can read about our previous visits by clicking on the blue links below. I had a few laughs going back to read Dad's post. Dad tagged it as my happiest place on Earth. We visited there three other times through the years, 2011, 2014 and 2019.

For any new readers, I grew up as a radio junkie. One of my favorite things to listen to was our local AM radio station that had, The Trucking Bozo. His show, is where I first learned of Iowa 80 Truckstop! I guess I was a weird child! 

The next step on the GPS for us, was in Indianapolis area. We did have to make another few pitstops. we spent a couple hours in the Indianapolis area to do a little bit of shopping and grab dinner. 

The only other picture I took while traveling Saturday was of our dinner at City BBQ in Greenwood, Indiana. 

Man, that was a fine meal!

Home was the next stop! it was great to roll into the driveway on Saturday night. By the time we got the car, unloaded and settled down it was late. It sure felt good to crawl into my bed that night! 

I had a thankful heart because God gave us a wonderful trip!  from the start to the finish and everything in between we were blessed!

Sunday, it was great to be back in service with our church family at DRPC. We enjoyed getting to hear our Pastor B.D. Sutherland preach and see so many of our dear friends!

I only snapped a few pictures Sunday. 

That wraps up our wonderful weekend! See you tomorrow!

Odie

Solace In Grief

 Hey Friends,

We have had a wonderful week here in Iowa. I will try to post revival pictures tomorrow. 

We love Pastor John Stringfellow and his family. They have made us feel so welcome and treated us like family. 

This week has been another first for Mom and me. This is our first new church to visit without Dad. God has helped us tremendously, and we are so thankful!

Bro. John looked up to Dad. He says Dad had a big impact on their family. Sadly, we did get to make it to visit before Dad passed. So Dad has been greatly missed this week!

Bro John and Sis. Haley gave us a very sentimental gift yesterday. He found this in a store and thought of Dad singing, “If You Could See Me Now”.

Mom and I were moved to tears by this thoughtful gift with meaning. We could just imagine Dad telling us “If You Could See Me Now”.

Thank you dear friends for this special gift. We treasure it! We value your friendship and vote of confidence, in having us minister in music at your church. We love you all!

Thank you for reading. 

Odie

Sweet Sentiment From A Child

Hey Friends,

We had another great night of revival in Keswick, Iowa. Thank you for your continued prayers.

A friend recently shared this sweet photo with us. One of her children wrote this earlier this year. My friend found it later. Mom and I both love it!

We thought it was the sweetest note about Dad! He loved is little friends! I am thankful Dad’s impact lives on!

This was a reminder to me that little eyes are always watching! Lord, please help me point them to you as my Daddy did!

See you next time.

Odie 

Father’s Day 2025

 Hey Friends,

Happy Father's Day! I am so thankful for the many incredible men God has placed in my life! Words can not convey my appreciation for them!

In the last seven months, I have relied heavily on the love and support of my dear family and friends. They have been there for me anytime I need them! 

Father's Day is different for me this year! Thank you for the extra prayers! Several have let me know they are thinking about me! That helps me so much!

I have spent this holiday separated from Dad at other times, but I could always call him. This time, Ali gets to spend Father's Day with Dad!

Sometimes, I wish God allowed communication with our loved ones in Heaven, but then it would not be a perfect place! I am just anxious for the day we get to reunite!

Daddy, I love you more than I ever have! I always had a hard time convincing you that I loved you! I know you are saying " thanks" or "I am fond of you too".🙄 😂

Thank you for loving me! Your support and encouragement and guidance still rings in my heart and ears!

You are the best Daddy! Thank you for giving me an awesome life! You were my faithful protector, leader and soft rock to land on! You are still my superhero!

For the last seven months you have been missed 24/7. You will never be forgotten!

Here are some pictures of me and my Daddy. 

Forever Daddy's Baby,

Odie Podie Pickle Heimer Schmidt

KJo’s Father’s Day 2025 Thought

Here is a random Father’s Day thought. If you are a father, remember you are the glory of your children!

I can hear my Mother’s voice today calling out, “DANNY!!…,the Bible says for fathers not to provoke their children to wrath!”.  

We were just playing and having fun antagonizing each other. To this day we still play! 😁😂

He is the best and definitely someone I can glory in. I am so very thankful for the Dad that God gave me. It is an incredible blessing. 

My Dad has always been so much fun and a steady person we can count on. 

During our loss of Davy, my Dad and Davy’s Dad have stepped in to be there for Odie and me. 

Whatever I need or even think about needing they are ready to help me. 

I want to give honor to these two great men in my life. The character they show is exemplary of a good man and good Father. 

I wish they both could know how much I love and appreciate them. 

Proverbs 17:6 says, the glory of children are their fathers. I can definitely take pride and have respect for these two great guys!!!!

Thank you for having such good character. Thank you for loving us and helping us!

I love you both!

Kelly Jo