Charlie is ready for spring practice to begin! This is a cute picture of him at 3 months!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
college basketball Hall of Fame 2010
Former Duke star Christian Laettner is headed to the college basketball Hall of Fame class of 2010. When the news broke yesterday, I was reminded of my #1 Duke memory, so I am posting the video of the end the Duke - Kentucky game below (from the 1992 eastern regional.)
With 2.1 seconds remaining in overtime, Duke trailed 103-102. Grant Hill threw a pass the length of the court to Christian Laettner, who dribbled once, turned, and hit a jumper as time expired for the 104-103 win. Video by CBS SportsLine and CSTV.Just to remind you all that March Madness is coming soon - and I don't mean the time when everyone is in a hurry to file their taxes with the IRS - Duke ends the season at home on Sunday, March 7th, against North Carolina. The following week ends with the ACC tournament and the Dukies are working toward that tournament championship. If you like college basketball, this is for you....
Monday, February 22, 2010
Duke's triple threat defeats Hokies
Dukies move up to no. 5 in both polls released today! Also as of this week, Duke is the only ACC team in the top 25. Usually there are 4-6 ACC teams in the the poll. Click link to read more
Click link below to read review of last night's game:
Duke's triple threat defeats Hokies - Duke Men's Basketball - NewsObserver.com
"Singler (25 points), Nolan Smith (23) and Jon Scheyer (15) combined for all but four of Duke's points and 17 of the Blue Devils' 18 field goals."
Sunday night: Duke defeats VT 76-55
Click for Recap
Link to Photo gallery from the game
Sunday, February 21, 2010
family photo Sunday
Leah posted this cute picture of Ethan (at 6 months) in a new suit recently. It is hard to believe that he is already 7 months old!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
as we approach March Madness
I was just beginning think the Dukies were playing their best ball until the nail-biter last night. Duke is led by three S's - Scheyer, Singler and Smith - who happen to have the highest average in the NCAA of any team's three-some. Together, they average about 52 points per game, but in the first half last night, they only scored 9 points. Duke was losing by 12 points at the half. Coach K must have said something to inspire them in the locker room, because they were a different team in the second half. I really enjoy watching Brian Zoubek (7' 1") develop into a starter this season. He finally started last week for the Maryland game and ended the game with 16 rebounds and 17 points. Last night, he was also very important as he kept the ball moving around to find the open shooter. Duke pulled away from Miami to win 81-74. I like the way the team is "gelling" as we approach March madness. Duke is now 22-4 and no. 6 in the country. If they win all of their games for the next two weeks and win the ACC tourney, then they may be one of the top seeds for the "big dance" in March. Click to read recap
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
community outreach week
We had a great week of meetings last week at Berean Baptist with the Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team. There were approx 150 visitors during the week, many of them unsaved. The men's night on Thursday was unique as we feasted on roasted pigs for our meal. The Pettit team started the evening with some "mountain music" and of course some humorous music like "I'm looking for a wonderful woman" and "Puttin' on the dog". After the meal, we met in the church for a brief challenge and the gospel was given. There were about 30 visitors that night.
Teen night attendance was down this year because of our "snowstorm" as the worst part of the night was about 6:00 pm and the service started at 6:30 pm. I was told about 75 teens came out anyway which is amazing because of the weather.
Pray for Steve Pettit's wife, Terry, as she is still undergoing cancer treatment. She was in Denver going through the drug therapy for cancer last week, and her flight Friday night to Atlanta was diverted to Nashville because of the snow. The airline then put her on a bus and she made it to Atlanta about 2 AM Sat. morning. And the team left Saturday to drive to Columbia, SC for this week's meetings. Click to view their website SPEA.org
Monday, February 15, 2010
southern snowstorm in Georgia
Atlanta received 3-4" of snow on Friday, Feb. 12th, and this was the most snowfall accumulation since 1994. When we moved to Georgia in 2007, our neighbors told us not to worry about snow as it never snows here. The following winter of 2008 we had 3 snow events that season. Last year in 2009, we had a couple snow events including one that started while we were at church. So far in 2010, we have had two snowstorms and we are expecting more snow this morning.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
family photo Sunday
I gave Cindy tulips for her birthday the last day of January, and they are still blooming. I guess that means I will not have to buy her flowers for Valentine's Day! I did get her a heart-shaped box of Russell Stovers candy(with nuts), a card and a book written by Michael Landon, Jr. I think she will like it. He is the producer of the the Loves Comes Softly movies.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Abe Lincoln's birthday today
Way back in the day, this used to be a special day for school kids, at least for my generation that grew up in the '60's. Today is the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president and my 2nd favorite president (after George Washington). He was born on February 12, 1809 in Kentucky. He served office from 1861-1865 (the Civil War years) and I often wonder how many terms he could have served if he had not been assassinated. The White House website has more on his life.(click to read more)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
special week of services
Our special week of "Community Outreach" services at Berean Baptist have been very uplifting and edifying. God is working in our church this week and it is great to be there and witness it. The music is always a highlight when the Steve Pettit team comes, but his preaching has been on target, convicting of sin, and encouraging us to get right with God. Tonight he shared how God wants to work in our lives when trouble comes. His wife had cancer in 1998-99 and God healed her, but now she has another type of cancer. She is going through drug therapy for the cancer this week in Denver. Brother Pettit shared how that he and his wife started in evangelism in the late 1980's. At his wife's encouraging, he added team members until now he has a group of 12 traveling with him. The current team has been together for two years and have been a blessing to us.
Tuesday night there were actually 240 ladies for the meal and service, including at least 40 visitors. Several ladies made decisions to get saved. My wife had a school parent join her for the meal. Monday night, one of her students who lives in our neighborhood came to the service with us and tonight, one of her fellow teachers came to church with us.
You can listen to some of the messages at this link to our church's home page -
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Video - Pettit team plays "All Hail the Power"
We are enjoying the music and preaching of Steve Pettit and his ministry team this week at Berean Baptist in Lilburn. Our pastor is calling this our "Community Outreach" week. Tuesday was our ladies night and as of last night there were about 200 ladies signed up to come, including 4o visitors. The Pettit team presented an Irish Sacred Concert for the ladies during the program which included a meal and a gospel message by Steve Pettit. Wednesday is family night with a spaghetti dinner from 5- 7 pm, followed by the service. The Men's Night is Thursday and the men will get to enjoy roasted pig dinner, and fiddle/bluegrass music by the Pettit team. As of Monday night, there were 140 men signed up for the meal, including about 30 visitors. Teen night will end the week on Friday and we expect close to 200 teens for the service and activities afterward. The messages that Steve Pettit preached to the church on Sunday and Monday night were strong revival messages and he encouraged us all to get right with God. The rest of the week will be strong gospel messages and we are praying that many will be saved. This youtube video of the team features an instrumental arrangement of "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name".
Sunday, February 07, 2010
family photo Sunday
It's hard to believe but our youngest son turns 29 this week! Brandon Franklin was born at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida on Feb. 9th, 1981. This picture of Brandon and his wife, Rachel, and son, Charlie T, was taken this past Thanksgiving at our home in Georgia. "Happy Birthday, Brandon!"
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Slideshow-February birthdays
Franklin and Baggett relatives celebrating birthdays in February:
Kendra Alexander(daughter of niece Kim Baggett A.)Feb 4 in TX
Eric Walker (son of my cousin Gloria Walker)Feb 4 in SC
Joshua Pettit (son of my cousin Jamie Pettit)Feb 8 in SC
Neeley Brown (daughter of my cousin Jeff)Feb 8 in SC
Brandon Franklin (My son)Feb 9 in FL
Airel Baggett (son of Sam Baggett)Feb 10 in AR
Lisa Baggett (wife of cousin Noel Baggett)Feb 12 in CA
Logan Daly (son of my cousin Donna)Feb 13 in SC
Erica Pettit (daughter of my cousin Preston)Feb 15
Charlee Ann Wardlaw (daughter of cousin Lori Baggett W.)Feb 19 in AR
Matthew Williams (Son of Christina Blackstock Williams)Feb 21 in AR
Jacob Pettit (Son of my cousin Ray)Feb 25 in SC
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