Weekend Dispatch 12/5/22

 Hey Friends,

This is Odie checking in with you. I have another weekend dispatch for today. The first weekend of December is now in the history books. I had a great few days. Today I will give you the highlights of the weekend for now. Some of the full details will be in future posts.

First, I found some pictures from church on Tuesday and Thursday that I have not posted yet.

Tuesday night Bro. Andrew Blevins had several of our young people testify. I am proud of them.

It was terrific to have Bro. Dallas and Sis. Luvenia Lakes in service with us at Dryden Road!

Bro. Phillip Hoskins preached outstanding! God used him to encourage me!

My selfie buddy.

This is two of the sweetest ladies at our church, Sis. Stephanie and Sis. Beaulah. I am blessed to have them as my cousins and friends.

Thursday was sis. Dorothy Hasty's birthday. Several of her family came to church to be with her for her special day!

Selfie number 2 for the week with Kiran.

I went to Indiana on Friday night with my Uncle Jay and Aunt Theresa. We went to see the Isaacs do a fabulous Christmas concert.

Saturday night was the church Christmas dinner and play. Here are a few pictures from the evening.

Sunday was reserved for church two times. Both services were fantastic.

We did find time to visit Alcapulco for lunch.

I love Tim, Sis. Stephanie and Bro. Rick Stancell! They are always willing to give me a ride to church. I appreciate their help and friendship!

Bro. Jon Anderson from Bond, Kentucky, delivered a great message to us from God. It was a fabulous way to cap off the weekend.

Thanks for stopping by to visit with me again. I promise you will get to hear from my Dad again very soon.

Odie

View From The Beach Cottage Door 12/4/22

Hey Friends, 

Welcome to a Sunday post from Odie. I hope you have a terrific day! Here are some encouraging words for you on this beautiful Lord's day.

Sunday Morning Sanity

"If you are in personal recession, you need a worship session."

-Pastor Douglas Meadow

My view from the front door of the beach cottage in Waynesville, Ohio. It was good to see some sunshine on this cold December day.

Thanks for reading.

Odie

Burris Family Visit Odie

Hey Friends,

Welcome to another Saturday post with Odie. Thanks for the positive feedback I have received on the blog recently. Thank you to my faithful readers! You all are so kind! I appreciate you sticking with me!

I hope you are having a grand weekend. I am doing well. My weekend is scheduled full of activity. I look forward to sharing it all with you next week.

Last Saturday I  told you about the wedding of my dear friends, Emily and Nathan. Check it out here if you missed that post.

Today we are rewinding a couple weeks. I wanted to tell you about a fun Sunday. I was able to spend time with the Burris Crew. I had a fabulous afternoon with some of my favorite people!

Gunner Burris and I wanted to introduce his Virginia and California family to Alcapulco. We have been trying to figure out a way to accomplish it.

I also wanted to show several of the family my home. Many of them helped us behind the scenes during the building process. They were an incredible support team. I wanted them to see my beach cottage for themselves.

It worked out to where we combined a visit to Alcapulco and the beach cottage on the same day. After Sunday morning service, over 20 of us headed to Alcapulco. 

We were able to get right in and have wonderful fellowship and food. The food was spot on that day. I did not hear any complaints. That is amazing with a group that large. The star of the show was salsa! It was magnificent that day!

Dad even joined us for a few minutes via FaceTime. We had him pray over our food. It was hilarious because Grandma Cindy said, We need Davy here to pray for our food." Then he called right as the food arrived.

It was fantastic to also have Bro. Mike, Sis. Sharon Whitley and Hadley at lunch with us! They are always a bundle of fun!

Then it was time to visit my house. I did not get any of my own pictures. I was busy showing 17 people around. These were taken by Constance, Miriam and Laura. Thanks for letting me use your pictures.

This is Bobby, Odie and Constance.

This is the Rushing family and Odie.

I was happy to show them the highlights of my home. I was pleased that they loved everything! 

This is Odie and Laura Burris.

It was wonderful to visit with my friends for the afternoon! I had not been able to spend time with all these people together for a long time! This time together made my day!

Thanks to the Burris Family for making time for me! I love all of you so much! Thanks for adopting me into your family! I thank God for allowing us to connect!

I will close for now. May God bless you this weekend.

Odie