Father's Day 2013 - Eugene Boggs

We had a terrific day with Mom and Dad at the dinner for their 50th wedding anniversary. It was a special day filled with lots of laughs, old memories, good friends and terrific food. I will try to post pictures and more about it tomorrow.

I hope to be in service with my Dad on Father's Day this morning. It is sure to be a special day.  I might even be able to talk him into letting me treat him and mom to Acapulco this afternoon. What an awesome Father's Day.

For my Dad, Eugene Boggs, I am re-posting my Father's Day post from a couple of years ago. I love you Papa Bear!

Davy

I wrote this many years ago in honor of my Dad, Eugene Boggs. It was published in 2001 in my little book, "When I Fall, Can I Get Up" but has been out of print for several years.  I thought Father's Day would be a great time to revive this so here it is. I hope you enjoy it. 

You have my permission to print or post this as long as it is used in its entirety, not for profit and proper credit is given.

If you are reading this, Dad, you are still my hero.  God bless you and I love you.
Davy

Eugene Boggs at Carter Caves in Kentucky 2009

You Taught Me

Dad, you bought me a bike when I was three and taught me how to ride.

You pushed a while and then let go, I thought you were beside.

You said I picked it up real quick and said I went fast too.

Dad, my only dream when I was young was to go half as fast as you.

You taught me how to bat and how to throw a ball.

While others came to play the game, You said “son, give it your all”.

I loved it Dad when the crowd would scream, “hit it out of here”.

But, Dad, I hit that ball with all my might just to hear you cheer.

You taught me how to swim and dive.  We had so much fun.

You’d bury me up to my neck in the sand and bake me in the sun.

You’d throw us in and jump in too, we’d scream and splash and shout.

When the sun went down and we had to go home, you had to nearly pull us out.

Playing football in the fall, I’d run and push and fight.

I’d work all week and kill myself to play on Friday night.

Every game I’d push the limit trying to do my best.

You were standing at the thirty-yard line, I wanted to pass your test.

You taught me how to work, Dad, although I didn’t like it then.

You taught me the value of a hard days work, when to save and when to spend.

You taught me to respect other people and how to put others first.

To say sir and mam, please and thank-you, to see people at their best and not their worst.

There’s one thing you’ve taught me often, Dad, that I’ve been slow to learn.

“Take care of the name I’ve given you son, It’s something I’ve had to earn.”

There’s been several times, through the years, when my head’s hung in shame.

When I’ve drug the name you’ve given me through the mud. I know it’s caused you pain.

But you’ve been faithful to me, through the good times and the bad.

When you should have left me in defeat, You’ve been there for me Dad.

You were there to pick up the pieces, though I lost when I should have won.

The greatest thing you’ve taught me Dad is how deeply you love your son.

The bats and balls and other things have faded in the past.

I’m trying to trade these temporal things for something that will last.

I’m sure I’ve got a lot to learn.  I’ve only just begun.

But the greatest thing you’ve taught me, Papa, is how deeply The Father Loves His sons.

                                                                                                                        Davy Boggs

Anchor of Hope - Revival in Pictures

We had a tremendous move of God on Thursday night and a super great service on Friday night as well. We appreciate Pastor Bill Lamb and his fine congregation for having us again this year. We enjoy being here so very much.

We have a very busy day ahead on Saturday and it begins in just a few hours so I will allow the pictures to tell the rest of the Story. I may add some more pictures later from Odie's iPhone.

Davy

Pre-Order for Our New CD

I mentioned yesterday that I would re-post the pre-order information for our new CD. We have started receiving a trickle of orders and every single one helps.

We are right on schedule to have our new CD in our hands by August 1. In fact we are a little ahead of schedule. I am still sticking by the original date because lots of unforeseen things can slow down the process. The master, pictures, designs and all of the information needed for the cover and liner notes have been sent to the manufacturer. The only thing left for us to do is approve the proofs when they are sent for us and then wait.

The new project's title is He Came - The Gospel of Christmas. We recorded 9 tracks. It has 8 songs and a short gospel sermon. I would describe it as a CD with a Christmas theme rather than a pure Christmas CD. Here is the song list.

I Could Not Come To You

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen - Instrumental

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

(Yes, "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" is on there twice. Once as and instrumental and once with vocals. There is a small story behind that and  I share it on the liner notes)

Until He Came

Three Faithful Heralds

Long Time Comin'

Getting Ready For A Baby

He Came - The Gospel of Christmas - Sermon

He Came To Me

The CDs will sell for $15 each and you can pre-order them with free shipping. If you order 10 or more and have them shipped to the same address, we will discount them to $12 each and still ship them for free. We had several churches pre-order 10, 20, 30 or more of our last CD and it really helped with our upfront expenses and plus they received a discount too.

You can send pre-orders to the address below. All of them will need to be received by July 1. We will ship all of the pre-ordered CDs as soon as we receive the first shipment. As I said, we are planning to have them by August 1st.

We are excited about you hearing our Christmas themed CD. We hope it will be a blessing to you and your families.

Davy

Boggs Family Ministries
P.O. Box 28
Waynesville, OH 45068