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

Then and Now 7/2/26

 Hey Friends, 

Earlier this week memories from 6 years ago came up in my photos. This was a memorable week that we spent in Texas. 

My cousins Deidre, Ben and Charlie were still in Texas then. They lived close enough to visit our revival in Lucas, Texas. We have lots of great memories from this revival. 

These pics are from June 29-30 of 2020. Charlie was 14 months old. 

I think this was the time Dad introduced Charlie to a horseradish and cheddar potato chip. Charlie's reaction was priceless. My Dad loved that moment. I think that was one of his highlights of being Uncle Davy the Great! I wish I could find that video!

Chloe Jean and Carson had not joined their family yet. Charlie was just a little guy. Charlie and Carson look so much alike in these photos.

 

Here is a look at Charlie from this spring He is a 7 year old big boy now.  
He still has his Auntie O's heart. I miss my Charlie. He gives the best hugs. 

He still loves to play with Aunt Kelly. Charlie does not like it when she has to be an adult and can not play with him. 🤣

Thanks for looking down memory lane with me I always enjoy seeing pictures from them and now, I hope you enjoy them too! See you all tomorrow
Odie

Mamaw Visits The Homeplace

 Hey Friends,

My Dad wrote in the past about the homeplace where his Mother grew up. The log cabin has been loved and cherished by our extended family for decades. 

Grandpa Godfrey and Grandma Bessie Isaacs spent many years there. They lived off the land and raised their family there. They did not have running water or electricity. Life was not easy!

Dad had many happy days and memories of his time spent with family. 

Grandpa died in 1985 Grandma followed in 1987. I did not get to experience life with them living there. Their memory lives on at the homeplace!

The homeplace remains in the family. The cabin is still standing, still without the utilities that we may consider necessities of life. 

Through the years, the family has loved, revered and maintained it. Several cousins now own it. They are taking great care of the place. 

Several weeks ago, my cousins prepared a special breakfast for some of the family. They invited the two remaining siblings out of the 17 children of Grandma and Grandpa Isaacs. My Mamaw, Martha and Uncle Joe were both there. I think there were several more family members there that day. 

I know Mamaw enjoyed going home. I enjoyed seeing photos from that special morning.

I know we have several readers that have liked seeing pictures from the home place. I figured I would share these photos. Mamaw sent us. 

If my Dad was able, he would have written a newspaper worthy post from this day. it would be full of his memories of Grandma and Grandma! I am thankful for the heritage that was passed down to us from such wonderful family members! 

See you tomorrow!

Odie

Happy Father's Day 2026

Hey Friends,

Happy Father's Day 2026! May God richly bless all the fathers and men who are father figures. I hope you have a wonderful holiday! You all definitely deserved to be celebrated extra special on this day.

I am so thankful to God for every man who has influenced my life. I am a blessed girl. I have fathers, grandfathers, uncles, cousins, brothers, pastors, and friends. You all help and support me so much, and I am grateful! Thank you so very dearly for your important role. 

Daddy was an incredible man of God! His impact on me continues every day. I would not be the person I am today without his love and guidance. I love and miss him desperately!

Here are some of my favorite photos of him. 

My Aunt Theresa gave me this little heart this week. I appreciate people prayers and love! Thanks for the thoughts, calls, text, hugs and mail that I received this week!

Thank you for reading. 

Odie