Happy Birthday Kelly Jo

 

Hello, I hope you have a fabulous Friday. In our family today is a special day. July 3, 1968 the world became a better place. On that day in history my Mother, Kelly Jo (Morgan) Boggs, was born. She is a very special lady and deserves to be celebrated.

Words fail me every time I try to say what my Mom means to me. One word I could use to describe her is amazing! I am blessed with a loving and caring mother. She is a woman of God. Most of the time mom stays in the background, but she is the key that keeps us rolling.

I am proud when my friends tell me that they think my Mom is awesome! I look at them and say, "I know and I have the greatest Mom!" 

My mom does have a prankster side.  Her pranks are always fun. Mom does not want to hurt anyone, so she does not get mean with her playful side.

 She has taught me how to laugh and have a good time with life. Then she will dry my tears and pray with me when things do not go right. 

I love you, Mom! I hope you have a fantastic birthday! I wish I could be there to celebrate you today.

Your favorite daughter,

Odie

Hillsboro Fun Time

Hey friends!

I hope you are having a good week. My week has been great. I am enjoying spending time with my Morgan aunts, uncle and cousins. I will have more of some of our excitement later. 

My parents and their travel companions are having a good trip. Mom and Dad will have pretty pictures later.

Here are some pictures from church last night. I love my cousins and I am always so glad to spend time with them. 

Morgan, Courtney, Odie and Kayla 

Seth and Odie 

Wade and Odie 

Hunter and Odie 

Wow 5 Years Since Bowling Family Accident

Hi!
Five years ago we were enjoying a fabulous day in Montana.  On that day in history we had a rare blog post from Kelly Jo. The afternoon of July 1, 2010 I was sitting outside viewing God's beautiful handiwork at Sun Valley Church.

My phone began ringing. A friend who lived in the Charlotte, North Carolina area called to tell me about a bus wreck in their area. The traffic in the area was at a stand still, and they had heard the wreck was connected to the Crabb Family.

In a few minutes we learned it was indeed the Bowling Family that was in the accident.  Some of the injuries involved were serious.  I know my family along with countless others went to prayer for them. God came through once again and carried them through their valley! This was not an overnight process, but they survived. It is an amazing testimony! Praise the Lord for helping the Bowlings! There are several videos and news stories in the Google archives.

Looking at the picture below you can see it is a miracle that there were not any fatalities on this bus. 

Mike, Kelly, their 3 daughters, Terah Crabb Penhollow and other band members were spared in this horrible crash. 

I think of their wreck nearly every time we roll down the road. Thank God for his protecting hand on us! We have lived in a bus for 7 years. Any bus wreck hits close to home for me.

The Bowling Family first on Stage performance after the accident at National Quartet Convention 2010

It was great to see the Bowlings of 2015 on my cruise earlier in the year. they are doing well, and gladly proclaiming God's goodness to them!

The current Bowlings line up features Mike, Kelly and Hope with guest The Bowling Sisters


Mike Bowling



Kelly Crabb Bowling



Hope Bowling



Katelanne Bowling

Gracie Bowling

Odie and Mike

 

Odie and Kelly 

Until next time. 

Odie