Prayers Requested For Family Members

 Hey Friends,

It seems everywhere you turn, there is someone in desperate need of prayer! Everyone needs God to move on their behalf. Praise God, He is everywhere, and He has all the power to move! I am grateful our God is alive! He is listening to our prayers. 

Here are just a few of the requests on my heart. Our church at DRPC lost 2 long-term members this week. We are always saddened when another saint goes home. Please pray for the Minton and Witt families. Bro. Ivan Minton’s funeral is this morning. Saturday morning will be the funeral for Sis. Connie Witt.

Our sweet baby boy, Beckham Porter Boggs, still needs all the prayers he can get. I think they made progress toward diagnosing his main issue. The doctor approved surgery to correct the problem. 

Sadly, Beckham has a cold right now and is struggling. He can not have surgery until the cold is better. Last I heard, they are hoping to do surgery next week.  

Please keep his parents, Jonas and Kylee, and the grandparents in your prayers. They are all tired of the roller coaster ride of emotions and sickness. We all want Beckham well!

I found out yesterday that our cousin Paul Smith is having heart issues. Sounds like he's probably facing surgery. I know Paul and his family would appreciate prayer. 

Here is an older picture of Dad and Paul.

My Gran, Betty Morgan, has a sister in the hospital. Aunt Carol is suffering badly. Last I heard they were trying to transfer her to a different hospital. Looks like she will be having open heart surgery quickly to correct a blockage. Please pray for Aunt Carol and all of the family!

This is Me with Aunt Carol a few years ago. 

There are so many more needs coming to mind. Please pray for my request and I will pray for yours!

See you tomorrow. 

Odie

Odie Is One Week Post Surgery

 Hey Friends,

One week ago today,  I had surgery. It seems like it was only yesterday, yet it feels like a long time ago. 

As I lay here typing this post on Monday night, it is hard to believe that one week ago, I was prepping for surgery. Now, I am well on my way to recovery. Thank the Lord for standing by me! 

I had my one-week post-op visit at the doctor's office yesterday. We saw one of the Nurse Practitioners in the office. She removed the bandage that had been covering my incision. She told me everything is healing nicely. I have to continue taking it easy for a while. 

I have another follow-up at the end of December with the other surgeon who was involved in my surgery. We did not discuss any of the details of my surgery with the NP yesterday. From what we have read in the MyChart app, everything seems OK.

Thank you again for all of your continued prayers and concern! It means more to me than I can even express! The Lord has helped me so much! I am so grateful! We still have several more weeks before I'm completely recovered, but I am Glad to be this far along in my recovery journey!

Mom has been a fantastic nurse! She is by my side anytime I call her! I am thankful for the other family and friends who have helped us.  The food, gifts, visits, and love are so appreciated!

My cousin Lisa came to sit with me for a little while on Sunday. My mom had to go to church for some Christmas practice. On Sunday afternoon, my cousins Courtney and Kayla surprised me by visiting. Apparently, they had planned with Mom to visit me! It was great to spend a couple of hours with them!

In closing, please continue praying for our baby, Beckham! He is still in Cincinnati Children's. They are doing more testing on him today, trying to figure out what triggers his issues!

We hate to see our precious baby suffer! He is still a cutie! My Uncle Tommy FaceTimed me the other day so I could see Beckham. He smiled at me a few times, and it made my heart melt.

See you tomorrow!

Odie

Odie’s Surgery Day 11/18/25

 Hey Friends,

I am writing this post right before I lie down, hoping to get some sleep. The clock says it's already a few minutes into Tuesday morning.

Later today, I will go to the hospital. We have to be there at 1 PM. My abdominal hysterectomy is scheduled for 3 PM Eastern time. 

I appreciate all the prayers! Thank you to all of you. Who has let me know you are thinking and praying for me today! I feel all the prayers! I am not really that nervous.

I am anxious to be on the road to recovery and get this chapter behind me!  Hopefully, part of my life will be much better after today.

Monday was spent in surgery prep. Mom helped me clean my room and set it up for recovery! Thank you, Mom, so much for all of your help. I appreciate it!

I will do my best to share an update tomorrow. I am not promising that it will be posted early. It just depends on how I feel after surgery this evening. If there's not a post in the morning, check back in the afternoon.

I will leave you with a picture of the drink. I had to drink Monday night and one this morning. I guess it is my midnight snack and my breakfast.  It did not taste too bad, thank the Lord!

Thank you for reading!

Odie

Auntie O’s Favorite People

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by to visit. I am a lady of many names. Andrea my given name, Odie and my long list of nicknames. 

My favorite name is Auntie O. I have adopted my friend’s and cousin’s children as my nieces and nephews. 

I so grateful that they allow me to love their children.  

I love being, Auntie O! Spoiling the kids are a blast! The children bring me so much love and joy!

For my 40th birthday, I was blessed to receive several incredible gifts. My family and friends blessed and spoiled me! I am so grateful!!

There is one special gift that melted my heart. Deidre and her family created an awesome cup for me. 

Every time I use the cup, I smile! Deidre included all my first cousins’ kids from the Boggs and Morgan side. Her thoughtful gift was so sweet. 

Beckham 

Top

Charlie, Carson and Chloe Jean

Bottom 

Kolby

Top

Theo, JoJo and Arlo

Bottom

Karleigh Jo, Ezra and Jackson

I love my babies! They are sweethearts. I am blessed to be included in their lives!

Please keep praying for our sweet baby Beckham. He continues to struggle daily. Pray for Jonas and Kylee as well, as they navigate this long battle. 

I thank God for helping them! We are still in need of a complete touch from the Lord and answers. 

Thanks for reading!

Odie

Surgery Prep For Odie

 Hey Friends,

A year ago tomorrow night, I ended up in the ER. I had emergency surgery in the middle of the night to remove an ugly, painful tumor and my last ovary. 

I am so thankful that everything turned out OK. We were definitely living in a fog and running on adrenaline. It was only by the strength of God and the help of our family that we survived. 

Dad passed on Sunday in Kansas. By Friday night, we were back in Ohio, facing another health crisis. I was released from the hospital on Monday. 

Dad's services were on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Thank God, I was able to attend both services. I was weak but felt OK.

A year later, it feels like déjà vu. I do not have the excruciating pain! Some of my health problems have persisted all year! It has been a tiring journey to get to where we are today. 

Tuesday afternoon, I am going back to the hospital. I will have an abdominal hysterectomy. This is supposed to fix the problem once and for all. Surgery is scheduled for 3 PM Eastern time on Tuesday afternoon. 

My doctor, who has seen me through the last year, is a jewel! My surgery will be one of the final ones she performs before she moves out of state. I am so thankful that she can help me feel better before she leaves!

This week has been full of surgery prep. I am trying to get things ready here on the home front for recovery after surgery. I had four different appointments to get ready for surgery. The final two were yesterday afternoon.

I have had two major surgeries in my lifetime. I did not get time to prepare for either of those. I went to the emergency room, not feeling well. Both times I found out quickly, that I was facing surgery. This time around, I do not know if the prep time is helping or hurting me.

I am not excited to have the pain of surgery, but I am excited to feel much better! I am hoping and praying for a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery. Please join me in praying for the doctors, nurses and everyone involved in the surgical process!

Thanks for reading!

Odie

Overwhelmed But Trusting

 Hey Friends,

Yesterday was a day of much prayer and many tears. Baby Beckham had to be intubated. He was then transported to Cincinnati Children's Hospital. 

Hopefully, different doctors can help them get answers to help our little guy. Our family is desperate to see God move in this situation. 

Then we have other members of our road family suffering heartbreak and sickness. I felt overwhelmed and helpless. 

I was continually asking God to move and comfort. He is the only one who can truly step in and help those in need!

One year ago Dad was battling his final sickness. God was our comfort in 2024! We have survived by His incredible grace and one minute at a time. One day and step at a time. 

Yesterday, when I was overwhelmed, I found myself reliving the same feelings and emotions I had last year. Helpless is the only way that I know how to describe it. 

I gave myself a good pep talk. Odie, take a deep breath! God is in control and His goodness never fails! He will carry me through right now. 

Then this song came to mind. It was, once again, the encouragement that I needed. Thank the Lord that there is “Peace In Trusting!”

This is our video from earlier this year featuring Colton Deane. The Isaacs originally recorded Peace In Trusting. Sonya Isaacs Yeary, Rebeca Isaacs Bowman and Jimmy Yeary wrote the song. 

Today, I am choosing to trust in God’s peace. Even though His plan is covered by storm clouds! We serve a faithful God on both the good and stormy days!

Thank you for reading. Please keep us in your prayers!

Odie 

Sunday Wrap Up 11/3/25

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for choosing to spend a moment of your Monday with us! We were home in Ohio this weekend. 

Mom and I enjoyed attending our home church yesterday. I cannot stress enough how important it is to have a church family! We are blessed to be part of a phenomenal church at DRPC. 

Bro. Bennie Sutherland is our pastor. It is always a blessing to hear him teach Sunday school and preach. He has been the pastor at Dryden Road. since 1978, and our pastor for 37 of those years. I do not know where our family would be without his guidance. We love, Bro. Bennie and Sis. Jane!

Below are just a couple of pictures, that I snapped yesterday. I love my little friends at church! They love to get selfies with me. 😀

Then I took a couple of photos of my food last night. 

I wanted to take a moment and say thank you for the orders from our online music store. Click HERE to check out our store.

In closing, please help us continue to pray for our precious baby boy Beckham Boggs. 

He has already had an extended hospital stay, and it looks like he will be there a while longer.  I praise the Lord for helping him! Beckham is a fighof ter, but he needs a miracle!

A few days ago, they diagnosed him with a condition that he will grow out of around the age of two. We serve a powerful God who is able to heal him completely today! That is my heart's desire for this sweet baby boy.

That is why I am asking you to join us in prayer, not only for Beckham but for Jonas, Kylee and all of the family. Everyone needs strength that comes only from the Lord!

See you next time!

Odie

A Blog Blunder And Big News

 Hey Friends,

Blog Blunder

Yesterday’s post went up late. I accidentally scheduled Wednesday’s post for today. I apologize if you missed it. HERE is the link to that post. 

Thank you for your prayers and concern. My surgery is scheduled for November 18. I do not like the fact that I need surgery, but I am ready to feel better. This week has been rough, and it reminds me of why I am ready to have surgery!

Big News

Our new online store is now open for business. The CDs and the USB drives are now available for order! 

Mom worked for hours yesterday and I am so proud of her! We had to work together to understand things, and some things we are still not sure about! It is something that we have needed for a long time.

We are thrilled to now have an online store. This store is solely for the use of selling our music. The other donation buttons that you will find on the website are for Boggs Family Ministries, or to help us support Missions in Nigeria.

You can find our music store by clicking on the tabs above, if you're using the desktop version. On the mobile version of the website, click on the little arrow in the top right hand corner. That should bring down all the tabs of different pages available on the website. Music Store is at the top.

I will close this post with some of the information from our Music Store tab.

Odie

 

YOU CAN NOW SHOP OUR ONLINE MUSIC STORE

HERE

By clicking the link you will be redirected to our online Shopify store called

Kelly Jo and Odie Music

 USB-A drives are also now available for "The Next Step".

Click HERE to read more about the CD hardcopies. 

We know some of you do not order products online. You are still welcome to contact us to place your order.

The CDs and USB drives are both $18 each. 

Add $4.90 for shipping per order. 

Please reach out to us if you would like to place a bigger order for your church or family/friends.

CHECKS or MONEY ORDERS can be sent to our mailing address. Make checks and money orders payable to 

Kelly Boggs.

Mailing Address:

Kelly Jo and Odie Boggs

PO Box 28

Waynesville, OH 45068

Contact Information:

(316) 992-4658

Email: kellyjoandodie@gmail.com

Odie’s Surgery Is Scheduled

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for visiting us today! Last week, I gave a health update. You can read that post by clicking HERE.

I received the call to schedule surgery yesterday. My doctor is moving out of state soon. Thankfully, I was able to secure one of her final surgical openings. I wanted her to do this surgery! She has walked through this last crazy year of my health. I did not want to start over with a new doctor. 

I will have a hysterectomy on Tuesday, November 18th. Surgery time is scheduled for 3:00 PM Eastern Time. I will have to stay in the hospital a night or two. Due to my limited mobility, the doctor doesn't think they can do it laparoscopically. 

Please help me to pray that everything goes smoothly! I want my complications to be taken care of completely! I am also hoping and praying for a speedy recovery!

Thank you in advance for the prayers! I know many of you are already praying with me concerning this matter! I am so thankful for my precious friends!

See you next time. 

Odie

Baby Beckham Still Needs Prayer

 Hey Friends,

Last week, I introduced you to my sweet baby cousin Beckham, HERE. He was a sick little fellow at that time. In fact, he spent some time in the hospital last week. They said he had pneumonia.

Thank you to God for helping him and all the prayers that reached Heaven! Beckham improved. By Friday evening, he had pulled the oxygen out himself and was breathing fine on his own. After a while, they decided to discharge him because he was doing so well.

Yesterday, he was not sounding the greatest. The doctor sent him back to the hospital for more X-rays and testing. At the last report, his pneumonia seemed to be doing better. The testing for other viruses came back negative. I am thanking God for improvements and negative tests!

I know his Mama, Kylee, and Daddy, Jonas, are hoping to get answers, as to why he is struggling to breathe at times! Today they are supposed to do further testing. 

My heart hurts to know Beckham is suffering! As you can tell from the picture, he is a handsome guy. When I see a picture of him laying in the hospital, my heart just shatters. 

God is able to completely heal our sweet Beckham! As a family, we are praying for his healing! Please join us in prayer! 

Also, I am praying for his parents, Jonas and Kylee and his grandparents! I am certain that they all need some peace in the midst of the storm right now!

Beckham Porter Boggs, if you ever read this post, please know that you are special to us! Aunt Kelly Jo and Auntie O love you so much!

See you all tomorrow!

Odie

Odie October Health Update

Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping in for a Friday visit! I hope you are well. 

We have had several inquiries lately about how I am doing healthwise. I sincerely appreciate everyone's concern and prayers!

Last week, I passed the 11th month mark since I had surgery. Let me pause just a moment, to thank God again for seeing me through that very difficult situation! I know it was by His help and grace that I came through and recovered so well!  I will forever be thankful to the Lord!

The surgery last year was my second ovary removal. The first one was removed in 2005 when I was 19 years old. I have had persisting complications since last year's surgery. I should not be having these problems according to my doctor. We have tried different forms of medication and treatments over the last 11 months. Nothing has worked in the long run.

My last appointment with my doctor was on October 15th. She thinks it is best to pursue a hysterectomy. We are in total agreement!

I am ready to be rid  of these persisting problems! The problems have definitely hindered my quality of life! I have dealt with it for years, and it has progressively become worse especially since the last surgery! 

At this point, I am waiting for insurance approval and scheduling to determine when the surgery will take place. We are aiming to have it done sometime by mid-November. Hopefully, we will have more information in the coming days.

Please remember me in your prayers! I will keep you posted. See you tomorrow. 

Odie

Throwback Thursday 10/22/25

Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by today. I appreciate your prayers for baby Beckham. Please keep praying. He was a bit better at my last update. We are thanking God!

Yesterday was the 43rd wedding anniversary of our dear friends, Bruce and Priscilla Mayhan. They chose to spend the day with us, and we are incredibly honored!

I hope this was a great anniversary for them! Mom and I have loved having our dear friends with us this week. 

I will let Dad finish out this post. We were able to attend the Mayhan's 40th anniversary celebration in 2022. I hope you enjoy this Throwback Thursday. 

Odie

Special Day with Special Friends 

"We have written about our dear friends, Bro. Bruce and Sis. Priscilla Mayhan, many times on these Mile Markers. 

IF you have been paying attention, you have seen oodles of pictures of them on a pretty regular basis. The reason is, they have made a great effort to show themselves friendly and visit us through the years.

They have made trips to see us in Kentucky, North Carolina, Vermont, Arizona, Texas, Mississippi, Kansas, all over Oklahoma and several other places that are at the edge of my recollection at the moment. They have completely surprised us in some of those locations.

They have been with us in revivals and other services in all the locations I mentioned above and we have enjoyed their fellowship and their friendship more than we can describe. We have traveled together to Alaska and even to Australia and New Zealand.

We have enjoyed dozens and dozens of meals with them. From tacos and burritos to tremendous steak and buffets. We have laughed and talked and visited our way through restaurants and fellowship halls all over. AND enjoyed every moment and every bite.

They are witty and fun. They are loyal and Godly. Bro. Bruce has talked with me at length about the Bible and spiritual things and has given me the insight that I needed at critical junctures in my life. They are real friends that date back to the 1980s. Yep, into the last century!

We have known them since their boys were very small and now their boys have given them grandchildren that seem nearly grown. They have known us since Odie was a young girl.

Their sons were throwing a 40th Anniversary Celebration for them in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma last week. It just happened to be on the only night we had free in the area on a day when we were traveling right through Pauls Valley.

How easy was that? We try to tell people to schedule weddings, funerals and special get-togethers at least two years in advance so we can be there, but they are hardly ever are able to do that.😍

So, unfortunately, we miss occasions like this nearly 100% of the time. It seems we are always at least 500 miles away, but not this time. It was planned perfectly and we were super glad to be there and help celebrate our dear friends!

Tyler and Zach Mayhan

As a bonus, we were blessed to see some great friends that we had not seen in a long time, including Bro. Kenneth and Sis. Andra Rowe. Bro. Rowe was the first pastor in Texas to have us for revival and we enjoyed many, many nights of revival and fellowship with them in Keller, Texas spread over lots of years.

They retired a few years ago and moved to Oklahoma near Ft. Smith, Arkansas to be near their son and grandchildren. It was wonderful to see them and spend a few minutes with them. We have great memories of these special friends and hope to see them again soon!

Yes, it was a wonderful night. There was no way to visit with everyone there, but we enjoyed trying. May God bless the Mayhan's with another 40 years of happy marriage. I hope to be in Heaven by then, but I will be waiting for them to arrive.😍 We will celebrate then!

Thank you for joining us today. May God bless you too!

Davy"

Baby Beckham Porter Boggs

 Hey Friends,

I realized this week that I never officially introduced our newest family member to the blog. Beckham Porter Boggs was born at the end of August on the 30th. 

He is a handsome baby boy! We are thrilled to welcome a new little one to our family. 

Beckham was born during our southern trip. I have not been able to spend a lot of time with him just yet. He is so precious, and has his place in my heart. 

I was able to hold him last week for a moment. He doesn't know it just yet, but we are best buds!  Auntie O loves him dearly!

Beckham is my Uncle Tommy's first grandchild. 

4 generations of Boggs Boys 

Beckham as been a very sick little guy the last couple days. It hurts to know he is not feeling well! Please pray for him. I know his Daddy and Mommy, Jonas and Kylee, will appreciate the prayers!

Thanks for checking in with us today. 

Odie

Continue Praying For Pastor Doug Stevens

 Hey Friends,

I posted a prayer request for our friend Pastor Doug Stevens on Tuesday. He was scheduled for open heart surgery on Thursday. 

I was praying yesterday, waiting to see updates. My cousin sent me this update that Bro. Doug posted. It was not the update I was expecting!

“Thank you for your prayers. The kidney doctors have told me that my kidney number is not in compliant with the time for surgery. So, there is a great possibility they are going to let my kidneys rest for a couple of days maybe even a week because they have had so much contrast die becase of all the testing.

That puts the surgery off that is much needed. So, just wanted to let you know so that you would know how to pray.

Thank you!”

Please join me and my Mom in continuing to pray for Pastor Doug Stevens and his entire family! I know God is able to speak the word and heal everything! Then no surgery would be needed at all! God can do that miracle!

If He chooses not to heal my friend, I pray that Bro. Doug can have the surgery quickly that his body needs! I am praying also for wisdom and guidance of the doctors to make the right decisions!

I say thank you in advance for the prayers! I know the Stevens family appreciates them all! Thank you, Lord, for helping my friends!

Thanks for joining me today! See you tomorrow.

Odie

Pray For Pastor Doug Stevens

 Hey Friends,

Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit today! It is always good to have you in my corner.

I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you to everyone who let us know that you are enjoying our new project. Your comments and reviews me so much! Click here for information about our project, The Next Step. 

Pray For Pastor Doug Stevens  

I have a special prayer request for you today. Our dear friend, Pastor Doug Stevens, needs your prayers. Bro. Doug, pastors the High Point Pentecostal Church in West Paducah, Kentucky. 

He is facing open-heart surgery. Last I heard it was scheduled for tomorrow. He also has some other ailments that need correcting. We would love for God to touch our friend!

Bro. Doug and Sis. Vickie have been precious friends to us! We love them so much! Our hearts have been very burdened for them since we received the news of his sickness. 

He is one of my encouragers! I feel so honored that he takes time to send me encouraging text and I know he truly does pray for me and my Mom. 

He text me the other day to encourage me about our music. It was so thoughtful of him! You see, he is in the hospital, facing surgery, and he took time to text me about the music! His message made me tear up. It was so special!

I was humbled and honored! I told Mom, I am supposed to be the one encouraging him right now. Bro. Doug flipped it. 😀

It was just a reminder to me to always try to encourage someone! Even on a terrible day, I can send a text or give a smile.

Please join me and praying for Bro. Doug, that the surgery and recovery would go well! Also, pray for Sis. Vickie and all of their family! I am sure they need peace and strengthduring this difficult time!

I know I mentioned prayer request on here lots. Most of the people you may never meet. God knows who they are and what their needs. 

We serve a prayer answering God! I have been a recipient time after time of the prayers from God's people! Every prayer really does matter! In closing, I wanted to say, thank you Lord in advance for helping our friends!

See you all next time!

Odie