Sunday Sanity Easter 2025

Hey Friends,

Happy Resurrection Sunday! He has Risen! Friends, our Savior arose from the grave on the third day! 

Hallelujah, satan and the tomb could not hold Him! Because He is alive, we have hope forever more!

My Dad posted this poem every Easter. He Wouldn't Stay Dead was his favorite poem! Mom and I were talking last night. It would not be Easter if we didn't share this poem today.

Please take a moment and watch the video below. He first posted this video in 2022. It sure did do my heart good to see him quoting his favorite poem again.

I hope you have a wonderful Easter holiday! 

Odie

He Wouldn’t Stay Dead

by: Willard G. Thomas

This video was from 2022.

He Wouldn’t Stay Dead

by: Willard G. Thomas

They laid His body in Joseph’s new tomb

And filled His disciples with sorrow and gloom

They did not remember what He had said

That He would die, but He wouldn’t stay dead

Mary came at the break of day

And found the stone was rolled away

She saw an angel and in terror fled

And told His disciples that He didn’t stay dead

In that cold dark tomb, He would not stay

He conquered death and walked away

And now that old grave has lost its fear and dread

He lives again! He wouldn’t stay dead

Full atonement and pardon were made

And forever the sin debt was marked fully paid

The price was His blood as it flowed crimson red

And I’m thankful today that He didn’t stay dead!

Let’s go to our churches and cry aloud

Let’s go to the marketplace and talk to the crowd

Let’s go to the mission fields that lie up ahead

And tell the whole world that He didn’t stay dead!

Because if Jesus Christ had only died

Then the gulf between us and God would still be wide

But thank God He did what He said

He got up out of the ground, He couldn’t stay dead!

Last Stanza by Davy Boggs

A Good Friday

 Hey Friends,

Today, we reflect on the day Jesus willingly laid down His life for the world and became our Savior on Calvary.  

We commonly call this day “Good Friday.” Was it really a good Friday? It was a day, though, that forever changed our lives! For Jesus, it was not a good day. He was nailed to a rugged cross. He was betrayed, beaten, scorned, denied, humiliated and crucified.

Yet He did it all in love. Jesus showed mercy, even while hanging on the cross. He loved you and me, even on that day. Oh, what amazing love! We love Him because He first loved us! I never want to take His love for granted!

On that horrific day in History, His love turned our world into terrific. Now, Good Friday is a Holy holiday that we look back on and celebrate with reverence.

This is just a pondering that was on my mind last night. I hope it makes sense to you! As my Dad often said, “it made sense when I said it to myself.”

I will leave you with a quote from my Dad. He posted this on the blog in April 2020. This is something else to think about today. Thank you for including me in your day. I will see you right back here tomorrow.

Odie

“Have you ever considered the historical fact that Jesus Christ, the son of God, rose from the dead three days after He was crucified? It is a fact that changed the world and still changes lives today. Praise God that He conquered death, hell and the grave!”

Davy Boggs

Throwback Thursday Easter

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for joining me today. I want to take a moment and thank each and every one of you who prays for us. Many of you let us know that you are still daily praying for Mom and me. Thank you for not forgetting us! Our family and friends are awesome! 

Those prayers are extremely valuable to us. We feel the strength that comes from them. This week, we have needed the extra prayers. Overall, we are doing OK. The Lord's grace helps us make it day by day!

We are still trying to figure out life. This has been a week of trying to move forward, and there were a few rough days. It is very hard for me to sometimes accept our reality. It's not a bad dream that will disappear! I know that to be true, but at times, it doesn't feel real. I have recently had moments where it has slapped me in the face.

I know God answered many prayers that were prayed on our behalf. His strength is there for me and Mom! I am reminded that in my weakness, He is made strong! I am so grateful to be resting in God’s strong arm!

For today's throwback memory, I thought sharing a few pictures from past Easters was only fitting. We failed to get Easter family photos most years. I found a few of them on my phone. 

These are from 2017, 2019, and 2020. These were taken in Ohio, Indiana and Ohio. The 2017 picture was taken the day before we poured the footers for my house. This was the first shovel of ground Dad dug for the house.

See you next time!

Odie

Throwback Thursday 100 Days

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for reading. Today, we are throwing it back slightly over a year. Dad shared this video a 100 days post stroke.

It was a great seeing Dad’s recovery progress. The Lord helped him so much! We were so thankful! Mom and I were so proud of Dad for working hard to overcome!

Some people have told me they have recently watched this video again. I love looking back on how God helped us then!

Today marks 5 months since God called Daddy home. We miss him so much! It is still hard to wrap my mind around the fact that Dad is gone!

It comforts my heart to think about Dad walking without need of his walking stick on streets of gold. He is completely whole!  He has been walking in Heaven over 100 days!

Thank you, Lord, for your goodness now and always! We have made it this far because of you! My heart is filled with praise even in the pain of loss.

I will see you tomorrow.

Odie

Thankful For A Safe Place

 Hey Friends,

Bad weather has been plaguing our land. As I type, we are watching for more storms. We have been praying for many of our friends who have been in the path of the storms! Our county in Ohio is under a tornado watch for several hours over Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

I have been extremely thankful for my 

Daddy’s foresight. When he designed my home, he made my master closet a safe room. It has a concrete ceiling and block walls, so when storms come, I have a safe place to go!

We are prepared to run in there during this bout of storms if needed. We took shelter in the safe room Sunday night. A tornado came through our area. The Lord protected us, and I am so grateful! We did have a dead tree fall behind the barn, but it just laid over!

I have been thinking a lot about the safe place we can run to as a Christians. I remember the scripture that Dad wrote on the walls of my safe room while we are building the house.

These verses have brought comfort to my heart many times. I thought I would share them with you today, I hope they comfort to your heart!

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”

“I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: My God; in him will I trust.”

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭91‬:‭1-2‬ ‭

Thank you for reading! I will see you tomorrow!

Odie 

Happy 6th Birthday Charlie

 Hey Friends, 

Welcome to Wednesday. Today is not just an ordinary Wednesday. Did you know it is time to celebrate?

Charles Ray Shoemaker was born April 2 2019. The world was changed forever that fateful day when a bouncing baby boy entered our lives. He has brought so much love and joy to all of his family! I blinked, and it is six years later!

Happy 6th Birthday, Charlie! We love you so much! You are a sweetheart and encourager, already at six years old! You know how to make my day a little brighter with a special. I love you or smile! You give the best hugs!

I hope you have the best birthday ever! I wish we were there to celebrate with you. We are hugging you and celebrating with you in our hearts! 

Thanks for turning in! Please leave a comment and wish Charlie a happy birthday. here are just a few of my favorite photos from the last six years. It's hard to pick because I have so many great ones.

I will see you all tomorrow!

Odie

Throwback Thursday 3/27/25

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for visiting. Have you watched our newest video? It was uploaded on Tuesday to our Boggs Family Ministies Youtube channel. Bro. Colton Deane is jamming with Mom and me again. Please check it out!

Last Thursday’s Throwback was about my Uncle Steve. It was his birthday last week. Click here to see his birthday post.

March is also birthday month for a few more special people too. It is time for some belated birthday shoutouts and a few throwback photos too.

My cousin Courtney’s husband Joey Daniels had a birthday on the 8th. Joey has been a great addition to our family! We love you Joey. Thank you for all of your I.T. help!

Our sweet friend Javonia Searcy had a birthday March 9th. It is a holiday that we have to celebrate! We love you Javonia! Thank you for being our friend! You are a ray of sunshine in our lives!

Here is a favorite throwback picture and a couple newer pictures.

My cousin Morgan’s boyfriend Braden Yeager had a birthday on March 22. Braden, thank you for joining right in with our crazy crew!

Morgan joined the birthday club yesterday on the 26th. It was number 22 for her. Where did time go? Morgan has always been so cute! Morgan Rae, we love you to the sun and back! 😆

Mom came across these old pictures last week. I had to reminisce today. 

Happy Birthday to the March birthday clan! I hope God blesses you with a fantastic year!

See you all tomorrow.

Odie

Throwback Thursday 3/20/25

 Hey Friends,

Spring has sprung, according to the calendar. I am anxious for warmth to stick around, as I am not a fan of bipolar weather!

Tuesday was beautiful here in Ohio. Yesterday, it was back to cold and windy. A storm blew in late last night. It was crazy for a while, but I think we are still here, thank God!

March 20th is also a special day in our family calendar! It was a day my Dad celebrated more than his birthday! His older brother Steve was born on March 20th1964. My Daddy sure did love his Bubba! He was so proud of him!

I have watched Uncle Steve live out what being the best big brother truly means. He was there for my Dad on the good and bad days. God allowed him to be there on the very worst days, right by Dad and us! 

He is a fantastic man, and I'm proud to call him my Uncle! Everybody who meets Uncle Steve loves him! Anyone who was around Dad for more than a few moments heard something about his Bubba. We love Uncle Steve!

Unk, happy birthday! I hope you have the best day ever! You deserve to be celebrated today! Thank you for being the best brother and uncle we can ask for! We can never truly thank you enough for everything you have done for us! Thank you for being our rock!

God has been helping Uncle Steve through his own bout with sickness! Thank you for helping us pray! Many of you have asked me how he is doing. God has brought him a long way, and we are praying for continued healing! Uncle Steve is working hard to get his help on track!

I will close out today's post with some of my favorite throwback photos of the birthday boy! Thank you for joining us today. See you tomorrow.

Odie

Ikea Memory For Throwback Thursday

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by to visit. We greatly appreciate you spending some valuable time with us! I hope you are having a good day.

Yesterday, we rested from our travels. In the afternoon, we ventured out of hibernation. After getting ready, food called us. 

We found our way to Panda Express. Dinner was scrumptious and hit the spot! Here is a picture of my plate.

It was a beautiful day to be out and about. We enjoyed the sunshine and warm temperatures. I will enjoy it, while it is here!

Then we journeyed to Ikea. Mom and I had been wanting to go take our time looking around the store. 

Both of us were looking for storage solutions. 

It was great to explore all the different options. We both decided on some cube shelves for now.

I captured this picture outside the store. I love seeing the moon so bright. 

While shopping we remembered a family trip to Ikea. It happened, June 1 2018, we took Dad to Ikea for the first time. 

I had just received occupancy of my house. I needed furnnishing for my new home.  We went to buy my bed, a few chairs and storage for my closest. 

Dad enjoyed looking around at all the furniture and stuff for a while. Then he wanted out of the store right now! Dad did not like the maze you have to follow to get out of the store. 

Dad said he like the stuff I chose. He was really a fan of the prices, quality of the ítems and choices offered. He was not a fan of pulling the boxes of furniture that I wanted off the shelves, downstairs before checking out of the store. 

On the way home from Ikea that day, Dad declared, ”I have made my first and my last trip to Ikea”! He was right! that was the only time he was at the store.

Once we got home, he was really not a fan of having to put everything together. I remember that night it took several people three hours to put my queen size bed together. All these years later, it's still standing!

He often said you and your Mother can go to Ikea as much as you want. I will not go with you, and you have to put everything together.

Yesterday, Mom and I had a to laugh when we thought about that memory. Daddy never did go back to Ikea. 

My mom has helped me assemble every piece of Ikea furniture we have added to my house since then. She enjoys it and works quickly to get the job done! Now we have a few more items to put together.

Something else I thought about, Dad no longer needs storage solutions or neat affordable furniture. He will never have to look for another perfect thing. He no longer has a need to put any furniture together. Where my Dad lives now everything is just right!

Heaven grows much sweeter each day! 

Daddy, I can not wait to see you again! Thank you for a treasure trove of great memories! We think of you every day, and love and miss you! You are forever in our hearts!

See you tomorrow!

Odie

Ellisville First Assembly Visit In Pics

 Hey Friends,

We are having a great time on our trip with Gran and Papaw. We have been blessed to spend time with family, friends and some of our dear road family!

Pastor Kenny Morris has been our friend for almost twenty years, since summer 2005. 19 years ago that we first visited him and the First Assembly in Ellisville, Mississippi. 

The Morris family adopted us, and First Assembly became a home away from home for us. We love our Ellisville family dearly and have looked forward to every visit. 

Often, our revivals at First Assembly have coincided with an annual fundraiser for their Christian school! We loved attending the wild game supper. It was a highlight of Dad's year. 

The Morris' invited Mom and me to visit them again. We were excited to make the trip to Ellisville one more time.We decided to plan our trip around our annual visit. It felt good to have something a little closer to normal.

We were in Ellisville last Friday for Wild Game Supper 2025. It felt right for us to be there to honor Dad’s memory. We had Ohio and Alabama family join in the fun this year too!

Below are pictures from that event. Ethan Morris helped me capture these memories. 

Ethan thank you for the selfies too!🤣

First Assembly also had revival this week. We attended 2 nights of the revival. Our road family received us with love and open arms! It was healing for all of us!

Below are the pictures from revival that I took.

Bro. Roger and Sis Joan Luke were the evangelist. We greatly enjoyed being in the services with them too. The Lord encouraged our hearts!

I am thrilled we got to see our Ellisville road family! We  love them so much. Words can not express my appreciation for their love, friendship and dedication to our family! It was a pleasure to introduce Mom’s parents to these extraordinary people!

Thank you for joining us today. See you tomorrow.

Odie