Cinnamon Tea

I found this recipe for cinnamon tea that I tried and thought it was pretty good. It taste sort of like chai tea to me without all the fat. I hope you like it!

Cinnamon Tea

7 ounces of boiling water
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon Splenda

Pour the boiling water into a coffee cup. Add the 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and mix well. This takes quite a bit of time since cinnamon isn’t easily soluble in water, but if you keep stirring, it will eventually mix into the hot water. Add the cream and continue mixing.
I keep the spoon in the cup and keep stirring between sips because the cinnamon will sink to the bottom otherwise.

Calories: 50 WW Points: 1

More pictures from Na

Louisville, KY

How Deep the Father's Love For Us - (Na '08)

I love this song . . . . here is the the part that really grips my heart.

Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer. But this I know with all my heart, His wounds have paid my ransom.

I am so aware of God kindness . . . . . I do not deserve it!

Awe, now that's better!

JD and Chrissie . . . . Chrissie says "Hi Mom!"
JD visited our church on Sunday morning and Lynette and the girls and her came to our house for lunch afterwards. She heard us talking about New Attitude and asked about it. We invited her to come with us and she could stay with us and she did! We are enjoying getting to know her and she is having a great time! God is SO good!

Na - (New Attitude)

This is John and I before our "attitude" adjustment . . . stay tuned for more!

Louisville . . .here we come!

John and I are so excited to be able to go with a group of singles and one young married couple, to Louisville, KY for the New Attitude Conference. The group is leaving around 3 a.m. so please be in prayer for them for safe travel. John and I fly out tomorrow morning around 6 a.m. If you would like to follow what is happening with us this weekend, Na has a liveblog that you can check in on from time to time if you so desire. Just click HERE!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! I know we will!

More pictures of my mom & Dexter's wedding

My beautiful mother!
Saying "I do"

Mr. & Mrs. Dexter Franklin

My sister Bonnie, Greg, Cortney & Justin

My mom and siblings, Bonnie, Buddy & Billie

If you would like to see all the photos, you can click HERE!

The Lord's Prayer

Have you seen this little girl sing the Lord's Prayer? She is adorable!

Come Weary Saints

Sovereign Grace Ministries has released a new CD titled, Come Weary Saints. It is so good!

This CD is an invitation to each of us, whatever season we find ourselves in, to redirect our focus to the God whose love has been forever demonstrated at the cross of Calvary. Whether you’re going through trials or know someone who is, these songs are a reminder of the Father’s sovereign, loving care. You can listen to a sample of these songs by clicking HERE. My favorite is number 2 - So I Will Trust In You. Love it!!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

I pray all the mother's reading this was shown how much their families appreciate them this Mother's Day. What a blessing it is to be a mother! My hubby and three wonderful children surprised me with an iPod! I have been wanting one for a long time. I have already put almost 500 songs on it. I have put nearly 30 CD's on it and it still has 80% of the space left! John also bought me a docking station that I can put it on and listen to it at home without the ear plugs which also charges it while it is docked. I LOVE IT!!!!
Thank you John, Johnathan, Nicholas and Kristen . . . .I love you all so much and I am so blessed to have each of you in my life. You always make Mother's Day so special. Thanks also for a very yummy lunch at Chili's . . .my favorite!!!

My momma got hitched!

Here is mom before the ceremony . . . so pretty!
My brother looking very handsome, walking my mom down the aisle.
Dexter and Mom saying their vows.
Mr. & Mrs. Dexter Franklin


Okay some of you may be saying . . .WHAT? I know! Mom called me a month ago and said she had met the sweetest man at a church she visited. Well, they just seemed to fall in love at first sight and believed that God had brought them together. It was only a few days after seeing each other that they became engaged and then planned a wedding for 3 weeks later. Yesterday was the big day! When mom had called me to tell me about it, I knew I would be unable to attend since I was having surgery. I would have loved to have been there but God has given me a peace about not being able to go. I guess it wasn't meant for me to be there. The nice thing is that Dexter and Mom will be coming for a visit in June so I will get to meet him then. Life sure is interesting, huh? I know my dad would have wanted my mom to marry again and have someone to live the rest of her life with. I have to say that this is a blessing to both mom and Dexter. His wife passed away last November. Isn't God kind to bless them with each other? I can't imagine losing my spouse . . . .that has to be a very lonely road to travel. So as hard as this may be to get use to, I am very happy for both of them. I also have gained two sisters and their families . . . . whom I haven't met either but am looking forward to getting to know.
God is good!

Who's daughter is this?

Can you imagine my surprise when Kristen came home from church today and I saw her wearing this?
I was like, "Sis, you wore that hat all through the service?" She was like, "yeah". Then her dad came in kind of chuckling and said he had no idea when he left the house this morning with her that she intended on wearing the hat and her brother's hand me down hoody. He thought she was just cold this morning and would take them off!!! John had a busy day since our pastor is on vacation. His mind was on other things (like preaching the sermon) and he just really didn't think Kristen had truly intended on wearing this during church!
This is SO not my daughter! She is all about dressing up and wearing lip gloss. I was just so shocked that she would even put such an outfit on, especially the winter hat, and go to church in it. Oh my!
This is what happens when mommy is recovering . . . . .Kristen goes gangster!

Day 12 and doing good!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am doing really good. I am still obeying doctor's orders and not doing ANYTHING! I think I have been a great patient! ;o)

While being able to do nothing, I came across a blog that I think will serve many of you who read this. This lady started a blog with nothing but crockpot recipes for a year. The recipes look really yummy! I can't wait to be able to try some of them. I wanted to share the link with all of you. A Year Of Crockpotting will hopefully make all our busy lives a bit easier. If you try any of them let me know how you liked it that way if it was bad I won't try it . . . .hee hee . . . . just kidding! Have a wonderful day!

Oh and one more thing . . . . . just so you know . . . . VISITORS ARE WELCOME! Give me a call and come on by! I would love to visit with you!