Eye Balls and Round Bails

Odie's Eyes

Odie had a follow up appointment with the Neuro-Opthomologist on Monday. She had all the vision tests completed again and the doctor was very pleased with everything. This is the fifth time since April that she has had the whole battery of tests. Odie documented her last visit HERE.

Odie also had a follow up MRI last week. The results were not available for her doctor yesterday morning but she was notified they were in last night. We obviously do not understand all of the medical jargon but we do understand NO Change and we know That is a good thing since they are watching for any changes that would indicate MS or other diseases.

Thank God for His help. We really believe that God has given Odie AND us a miracle through all of this. In April she was completely blind in one eye as well as dealing with her life long mobility issues. It was a scary time for all of us but especially Odie. Jesus said in John 4 "fear hath torment" and it certainly does. But He also said in the same verse "perfect love casteth out fear" and we know that is true as well.

Now, the troubles of life have not ceased, the devil did not die or give up and we are still living in imperfect bodies. Turmoil could erupt almost any where at any time, however we want to go on record praising God for His help through it all. We know that God is faithful and just, righteous and true.

If we believe that "the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord" (Psalm 37:23) and that God's "word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path" (Psalm 119:105) then we must trust Him and follow where He leads. The path may lead through very dark places but God is leading the way. Even in the midst of slippery places and uncertain events, we take comfort that God is in control when life feels out of control.

Praise God!

Rolling Round Bails

On the way home from the doctor Kelly Jo and Odie witnessed a tractor and trailer losing four big round bails on a busy city street. All four of them were bouncing or rolling and one of them rolled quite a ways but stopped before it rolled onto them. The car in front of them narrowly avoided a tragedy and it could have been bad for all of us.

Thank God for keeping His hand on my girls. That big thing could have easily made short work of the Green Machine along with the two most precious people in my life. Praise God for protecting them and helping Kelly Jo to be alert and quick to respond.

Work Continues at the Ranch

I worked yesterday on trying to finish several projects on the barn before the rain sets in. Dad and my Uncle Jerry Smith brought a load of gravel and we spread it in front of the front doors in a low place where the bus goes in and out. I need some more in a few muddy places eventually but one load will do fine for now. I appreciate Uncle Jerry using his dump trailer and taking time to bring the gravel to me. It was a blessing to us.

I also worked on closing access under the barn. Rascally varmints have been tunneling and undermining the concrete along the east edge of the building. Time will tell if my efforts are effective. 

I also worked on some more electrical things and patched some of fascia board that will need to be replaced with the roof. We have a little yellow bird that comes in at sun down and sings a song in the morning before leaving. I saw it coming in through the holes before I patched them. Evidently they were not the only way in because as night came so did the little song bird.

More work today and tomorrow. Maybe I will take time to gather some pictures together and post them tomorrow. Thanks for reading.

Davy

A Terrific Weekend At Home

Yes, this was really a terrific weekend at home. Friday evening and all day Saturday was devoted almost totally to organizing in the barn. Kelly Jo worked many hours with me on that in addition to her cleaning and organizing in the BoggsMobile and going to the laundry. I will have pictures later in the week of some of the results of that work.

Also Friday Dad had helped me trim some trees that could potentially rub the roof of the barn on one side and we piled all the limbs and brush in front of the barn. Kelly Jo helped me drag all of that to the other side and pile it all up for a future fire. Saturday I trimmed the two trees along the drive and Levi, the neighbor boy helped me drag them to the pile.

We took a short break in the early afternoon to meet my brother Steve and his wife Karen for our annual Christmas dinner. Steve and his family takes care of and forward all of our mail while were gone in addition to a bunch of other things they do for us. They have been doing this job for 12 years. Each year we take them to dinner for Christmas.

Almost every year we have went to J. Alexander's. The food is always excellent..

We did remember to take pictures of the food, as you can see, but we were enjoying the company so much that we forgot to take pictures of the people. Never fear, we did get a picture of Steve and Karen Sunday at Acapulco and you will see that below.

Sunday started off very, very cold and pretty much stayed that way the whole day. The sun did shine in the afternoon and that helped tremendously. As I was taking the pictures below it was 24 degrees and I certainly believed it.

Sunday morning we were blessed to attend our home church and to hear our Pastor preach. It was a great service but since we did not get any pictures, I guess you will have to take our word for it.

Here we are! The one and only picture from Acapulco Sunday.

Odie pretty much stays full time with my parents when we are home. We picked her up Sunday and took her to church with us and then she wanted to go to Acapulco for some reason. After she had her belly full she wanted a nap. We only had a couple of hours before church time so she went to the BoggsMobile with us. This was the first time she had every been in the barn on the Lazy OD Ranch!

Here is a picture of Odie coming into the barn for the first time!

After a little rest we made the short trip up to North Dayton and Murlin Heights Pentecostal Church. Pastor Kevin Lloyd had invited us up for a service while we are home and it was our privilege and honor to go. Bro. Lloyd and his folks have been so good to us through the years and we always enjoy being with them.

Odie snapped a few pictures from Murlin Heights.

The temperatures are supposed to warm up the next three days but Tuesday and Wednesday also have a 90% chance of rain. That leaves only today without the serious threat of rain so I am going to try to finish all the outdoor tasks that need to be completed. Hopefully we can wrap up as much as possible. Come to think of it, I better get to work.

I hope you had a great weekend. Thanks for reading.

Davy

View Out The Front Window December 21, 2014

Odie's Saturday Post

Dryden Rd.

Revival In Pictures

Home Sweet Barn

Sunday

The view has not changed this week although we have had a busy and blessed week. 

If all goes as planned, our view should start changing again on Friday.

Thank you for praying for us this week. Kelly Jo's Dad is doing well and we are coming right along in getting the barn in some kind of good shape. I will have some pictures of that late this week. I hope you have a super great Sunday. We are attending our home church at Dryden Rd. this morning and then preaching for our friends at Murlin Heights in North Dayton tonight. We are looking forward to a wonderful day.

Thanks for reading.

Davy