Wrecked Prevost

This is one of the reasons we ask you to pray for us on the road on a regular basis. 

We pulled into the Prevost shop in Ft. Worth Wednesday evening and this is one of the first buses I saw. My heart sank when I saw the front... 

Then my pulse went through the roof when I saw the back...

This could happen so easy. It looks like somebody pulled or swerved in front of him or stopped too quick and he ALMOST stopped in time.  Evidently whatever was following him ALMOST stopped in time as well. 

Yesterday within 15 miles of here in Dallas a gravel truck pulled into the Hwy in front of me. It was a construction zone and I was driving slow but I stood on the brakes to get stopped. 

I thought I was going to eat the back of that trailer and the truth is he probably didn't even know I was back there. He made an easy mistake to make and never realized it.  While I was trying to get stopped or swerve or whatever I was also wondering what was trying to get stopped behind me. 

So pulling in last night, I was thinking, "That could have been us!" Thank God he helped us yesterday and does help us every time we travel. 

Again, that's one of the reasons why I say so often, please pray for us on a regular basis. 

They are working on my front brakes today. I will probably post pictures tomorrow. 

God bless you all and PLEASE PRAY FOR US!  

Davy

Pine Prairie, Louisiana

Wow! We have had four awesome services at Christian Tabernacle in Pine Prairie, Louisiana. We ended up with a few extra days and Pastor Barry Gautreaux invited us by and God was surely in it. Each service was absolutely powerful. I thank God that He still visits His people in these troublesome times. We have enjoyed the presence of the Lord as He challenged us each night.

We closed Tuesday night because we have an appointment Thursday morning at Prevost in Ft. Worth, Texas for the BoggsMobile. Pine Prairie is about 375+ miles from Ft. Worth so we are driving that today. We are having the front brakes worked so we will probably be there most of the day tomorrow. We are supposed to start revival in Morrow, Arkansas Sunday morning so we should have plenty of time if all goes well.

Thanks for praying for us each day.

Davy

Rudy Middleton - A Tribute

We lost a dear friend on April 22, 2011. Although we didn't get the news until after the visitation and the funeral were over our hearts ache for Sis. Irene, Rudy's wife of 63 years. Rudy and Irene have been our close friends for many years. They welcomed us into their lives, their home and their hearts when Kelly Jo and I were only teenagers. 

May God bless Irene and her children. I know this has to be terribly difficult for them. 

I met Rudy at Red Lion Church when I was 16. His infectious smile won me over instantly. Through all these years Rudy made it a priority to be my personal encourager. He always had an extremely positive attitude and did his best to infuse that positive attitude into others. 

Rudy always pointed me to the bright side, cautioned me about dwelling on things I can't change and challenged me to focus on the things I can change. He always extended a hand of friendship and he ALWAYS did it with a smile. Anybody that knew Rudy will never forget that smile. 

Rudy helped shape who I am today. Much I the advice that I give others is rooted in those long talks with my dear friend Rudy Middleton.

He wasn't a preacher but he loved preachers and he loved gospel music. He loved to play his 1957 Gibson J-200 guitar and sing  old gospel songs. One of his favorites was "God Reached Way Below The Bottom." Rudy was just as content to play his drums while others were singing. Oh the hours we've spent playing music with Rudy in churches, living rooms and basements. 

Rudy was a very hard worker, a fiercely loyal friend and a Godly man. My world is a better place because of Rudy and I have a sneaking suspicion that I am only one of very many who could say the same thing. 

Rudy, I'm confident I'll see you in just a little while. Thanks for choosing to be my friend and doing it so well. 

Davy


Rutherford "Rudy" Middleton, age 83, of Franklin, OH; died Friday April 22, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital. Rudy was born in Owsley County, KY on January 5, 1928 to Columbus and Mary (Moore) Middleton. He was a veteran of U. S. Army after WW II serving in Germany and loved singing Christian music. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Ernie, brothers Berlin and Lester, and Edgar Johnson. Rudy is survived by his wife 63 years Ruth Irene (Hutchins) Middleton; a daughter Joyce Aills and her husband Steve; 2 sons J.R. Middleton and Doug Middleton and wife Carol; grandchildren Josh, Chris, Zach, Sarah, and Christy; great grandchildren Samantha, Willy, Allie, and Jason; sister Freda , a brother Chester.