Atlanta

UPDATE 10:45 PM: Maintenance issue with the plane. Departure delayed until at least 1:00 AM. Still seated on plane as of 10:45 PM.

UPDATE #2 1:30 AM: We deplaned (Tattoo) about 10:55. Everybody and everything went off the plane and into the terminal. Delta was super professional about it. Every employee had a great, friendly attitude. They have been trained good.

They provided a meal voucher and all the refreshments we wanted. We are back on the plane and we are waiting for a replacement crew and for all the bags to be stowed.

They are hoping to be in the air by 2:00 AM. That puts us in Nigeria about 7:00 PM their time.

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We are on our way. In fact we are boarding in Atlanta right now.

The last picture is the line of elderly and those that need assistance boarding. I counted 17 wheelchairs. Odie would have made 18 if she had come. Lol

The plane is completely full. No room to lay down on this flight. Maybe we can sleep some sitting up.

Bro. Lockwood was waiting for us in Atlanta and we made some Nigerian friends while at the gate.

The lady in the picture with KJ and Bro. Lockwood lives in Ibadan. Hopefully she can attend service there Sunday the 9th.

It won't be long and we should see all of our Nigerian friends.

Odie hunted today but no deer yet. I think she plans to hunt Thursday too.

God bless you all.

Davy

Time for Lift Off! Nigeria Here We Come!

Today is the big day.

We plan to leave the BoggsMobile about 11:30 and head toward the airport. My parents are going to take us and we will probably stop for a bite to eat on the way. I would say we will be in the room at the motel in Abeokuta by 7:00 tomorrow night if all goes well. That is 1:00 PM eastern time so it will make for a pretty long day. We only have to change planes once so it will not be too bad.

We are so excited about the trip and we are expecting great services with many folks saved, healed and delivered by the power of God. Bro. Shobanke has called several times over the last week and he and his people are very excited as well. I am very anxious to see my bothers and sisters in Nigeria very, very soon.

We have been receiving several calls, texts and emails the last few days letting us know folks are praying for our safety and for the success of the meetings. I want you to know that I appreciate that so very much. If ANYthing is accomplished during our visit to Nigeria it will be God that does it.

I have absolutely no ability on my own. I know that better than any other human. But God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us! God's power working through a man. Isn't that amazing. God will keep His Word because He can do nothing less. Praise God that He is faithful and true.

Thank you for praying. God hears and answers prayers.

We will not be communicating by phone or text while we are gone. AT&t charges nearly $4 for every UNANSWERED call and every voice mail that beeps through even if I do not listen to it. They have no special rates for Nigeria. Texting is not too bad expensive but I dare not leave my phone on since every call I would decline would cost $4.

IF we have access to WiFi we should be able to email and to post to the blog. When you check the blog over the next two weeks, make sure you scroll down to the next few posts because we may post two or more times a day. I can set it to posts emails with up to five pictures directly to the blog. If I have a connection I may do that several times a day. We will see how it works out.

God bless you. Keep praying. If for some reason we do not make it back, do not worry or fret. We are in good hands!

Davy

First Day Home and Getting Ready to Leave

Tomorrow (Wednesday) is departure day for us and we are knee deep in preparation. We worked most of the day Monday and we must work all day today to pull everything together for Nigeria. As I said the other day, Kelly Jo works so hard get things ready. She has been proving it again today.

We did take a small break yesterday evening to spend some time with family. Kelly Jo's great uncle Bill Morgan passed away on Thanksgiving day and we attended the viewing. We saw a lot of family and friends and it was good to see them all.

We also said a cheerful tearful goodbye to Odie. She went to stay with Kelly Jo's parents for a few days. She is hoping to go deer hunting again this year. Hopefully by the time we return from Nigeria Odie will be a deer slayer and not just a deer hunter.

We grabbed some Cassano's pizza on the way back to the bus and shared that with friends as well. We appreciate Bro. Jared and Sis. Valerie Burris for stopping by to visit for a few minutes. They are here from California visiting family so we appreciate the time they spent with us.

We went to my parents house today to retrieve luggage and extra clothes that we keep in Dad's barn. It was real good to see some of my family too. My Dad needs prayer physically. I will probably share more on that when I return from Nigeria.

Pastor James Fellers had planned to make the trip to Nigeria with us but as often is the case with a Pastor, he can not leave at this time. We are very disappointed that he is not able to go but we know his first obligation in ministry is to his church. We sure will miss him.

Bro. Gary Lockwood from Sun Valley Church in Florence, Montana is going with us this year. Bro. Gary is a layman in Pastor Mike Metzger's church and we are happy to have him along for the trip. We will meet up with Bro. Gary in Atlanta for the overnight flight to Nigeria.

I appreciate all of the calls, texts, email and letters we have received the last few weeks letting us know that you are praying concerning our trip to Africa. I know that we need God's help, guidance, protection, provision and power. Thank you for praying for us. May God bless you for it.

Davy