Where were you?
Where were you?
Today is September 11, the day that changed America completely 19 years ago.
Everyone old enough to remember that day can tell you exactly where they were when they heard the news.
I’d arrived for my Leadership class shortly before eight central time when one of my classmates said a plane had hit one of the towers. For the rest of the morning, the class was forgotten and we were glued to the television watching the horrible events of that day.
19 years ago
246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights.
2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning tomorrow.
343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift.
60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol.
8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift of saving lives.
And then
ᴍᴏʀɴɪɴɢ ᴄᴀᴍᴇ.
Their last.
As we rest tonight and awaken to a new day, may we remember that day.
And may it change us,
once again
To become,
once again
One nation, under God
Let us not forget.
Ever.
No matter how many years past, we will never forget the sacrifices made that day.
This month started out hot…until two days ago when we here in Texas got our first taste of Fall and it was amazing.
The cooler weather – even for a few days – makes me want to bake!
Today, I thought I’d share my recipe for Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins! It’s a favorite for a cool crisp morning.
Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins Recipes:
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 12 0
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups blueberries
1/2 cup milk
TOPPING
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar ( packed)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
In a medium mixing bowl, cream butter with cream cheese. Stir in beaten eggs, sugar, nd vanilla.
Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, nd salt. Stir in blueberries. Lightly mix in milk without beating or overstirring mixture.
Spoon into greased muffin tins until 3/4 full.
TOPPING: Mix butter, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of muffins.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25 minutes. Cool and remove from muffin tin.
Enjoy!
This month, the 6th book in the Courage Under Fire series releases on September 29th
When Lightning Strikes (Courage Under Fire - The End Is Just The Beginning Book 6)
Legion’s empire is crumbling. But one person in the terrorist cell’s upper echelon remains free. . . for now. But Martin Collins days are numbered.
As the former Director of the CIA, the agency that once employed Collins, Cole Hernandez has seen the deadly capability of Collins when has absolute power. Collins almost destroyed everything in his path, including his own family.
After Collins managed to escape the team of agents sent to Alaska to bring him in, it becomes apparent he has help from someone immensely powerful. The only question is who.
Cole and the team are about to get a glimpse into the person behind the man when one of Cole’s former CIA contacts, Mossad Agent Eva Abram, reaches out to him with a surprising tale that will turn everything the team believes they know about Legion on its ear. And it will lead them down a path no one expected.
The Authors of Mistletoe and Suspense are on Countdown! The book releases on October 6th and we are very excited. To celebrate, we have a Rafflecopter giveaway going on where we will be giving away a 10.00 gift certificate along with 5 copies of the book.
To enter, just go to this link: https://vickihinze.com/mistletoe-and-...
Some Reading Suggestions For You:
How About A Free Book by Author Laura Scott!
A Doctor's Promise: A Sweet and Emotional Medical Romance (Lifeline Air Rescue Book 1) is free until September 15th.
Dr. Jared O'Connor has given his parents a promise--to find his dead brother's fiancee and child. But his mission is derailed when he meets beautiful flight nurse Shelly Bennett. The sadness in her eyes, mirrors his own, and he is drawn to her and to her young son in a way he's never experienced before.
Shelly can't afford to be distracted by Jared's attention. Her son's upcoming testing may confirm he has kidney failure--there's no room for anything else in her life. But when Jared uncovers the truth, she realizes her days of running from the past are over. But can she forgive Jared long enough to accept his love?
What’s your favorite genre to read? Mystery? Suspense? Thrillers?
Well, here are some promos that are happening right now that have a wealth of great books available for your reading, please.
Just click the photo of each promo to see the link. I hope you find something you’ll enjoy.
I’m excited that my upcoming Love Inspired Suspense is up on Amazon!
Covert Amish Christmas comes out in November.
Fleeing to Amish country might be the only way to survive Christmas…
Hiding in Amish country, former CIA agent Victoria Kauffman’s determined to find evidence to catch the corrupt agents who killed her partner. But when her Christmas refuge is discovered, the sole person she can trust is Amish widower Aaron Shetler. With ruthless—and dangerously powerful—enemies after them, Victoria must use all her training to make sure they live through the holidays.
Birthday Wishes:
It’s a brand-new month. Who has a birthday this month besides me? If you have a birthday this month, please email me at maryjalfordauthor@gmail.com. I’d love to give you an ebook birthday gift.
And so, my friends, until next time, I leave you with this bit of wisdom; no matter what season we are in, whether it is fall or winter, spring, or summer. The valley of death or still waters, we are never alone. God is with us through each step along the way of life.
And now this—you are in my prayers always.
Mary Alford
www.maryalford.net
Today is September 11, the day that changed America completely 19 years ago.
Everyone old enough to remember that day can tell you exactly where they were when they heard the news.
I’d arrived for my Leadership class shortly before eight central time when one of my classmates said a plane had hit one of the towers. For the rest of the morning, the class was forgotten and we were glued to the television watching the horrible events of that day.
19 years ago
246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights.
2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning tomorrow.
343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift.
60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol.
8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift of saving lives.
And then
ᴍᴏʀɴɪɴɢ ᴄᴀᴍᴇ.
Their last.
As we rest tonight and awaken to a new day, may we remember that day.
And may it change us,
once again
To become,
once again
One nation, under God
Let us not forget.
Ever.
No matter how many years past, we will never forget the sacrifices made that day.
This month started out hot…until two days ago when we here in Texas got our first taste of Fall and it was amazing.
The cooler weather – even for a few days – makes me want to bake!
Today, I thought I’d share my recipe for Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins! It’s a favorite for a cool crisp morning.
Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins Recipes:
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 12 0
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups blueberries
1/2 cup milk
TOPPING
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar ( packed)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
In a medium mixing bowl, cream butter with cream cheese. Stir in beaten eggs, sugar, nd vanilla.
Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, nd salt. Stir in blueberries. Lightly mix in milk without beating or overstirring mixture.
Spoon into greased muffin tins until 3/4 full.
TOPPING: Mix butter, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of muffins.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25 minutes. Cool and remove from muffin tin.
Enjoy!
This month, the 6th book in the Courage Under Fire series releases on September 29th
When Lightning Strikes (Courage Under Fire - The End Is Just The Beginning Book 6)
Legion’s empire is crumbling. But one person in the terrorist cell’s upper echelon remains free. . . for now. But Martin Collins days are numbered.
As the former Director of the CIA, the agency that once employed Collins, Cole Hernandez has seen the deadly capability of Collins when has absolute power. Collins almost destroyed everything in his path, including his own family.
After Collins managed to escape the team of agents sent to Alaska to bring him in, it becomes apparent he has help from someone immensely powerful. The only question is who.
Cole and the team are about to get a glimpse into the person behind the man when one of Cole’s former CIA contacts, Mossad Agent Eva Abram, reaches out to him with a surprising tale that will turn everything the team believes they know about Legion on its ear. And it will lead them down a path no one expected.
The Authors of Mistletoe and Suspense are on Countdown! The book releases on October 6th and we are very excited. To celebrate, we have a Rafflecopter giveaway going on where we will be giving away a 10.00 gift certificate along with 5 copies of the book.
To enter, just go to this link: https://vickihinze.com/mistletoe-and-...
Some Reading Suggestions For You:
How About A Free Book by Author Laura Scott!
A Doctor's Promise: A Sweet and Emotional Medical Romance (Lifeline Air Rescue Book 1) is free until September 15th.
Dr. Jared O'Connor has given his parents a promise--to find his dead brother's fiancee and child. But his mission is derailed when he meets beautiful flight nurse Shelly Bennett. The sadness in her eyes, mirrors his own, and he is drawn to her and to her young son in a way he's never experienced before.
Shelly can't afford to be distracted by Jared's attention. Her son's upcoming testing may confirm he has kidney failure--there's no room for anything else in her life. But when Jared uncovers the truth, she realizes her days of running from the past are over. But can she forgive Jared long enough to accept his love?
What’s your favorite genre to read? Mystery? Suspense? Thrillers?
Well, here are some promos that are happening right now that have a wealth of great books available for your reading, please.
Just click the photo of each promo to see the link. I hope you find something you’ll enjoy.
I’m excited that my upcoming Love Inspired Suspense is up on Amazon!
Covert Amish Christmas comes out in November.
Fleeing to Amish country might be the only way to survive Christmas…
Hiding in Amish country, former CIA agent Victoria Kauffman’s determined to find evidence to catch the corrupt agents who killed her partner. But when her Christmas refuge is discovered, the sole person she can trust is Amish widower Aaron Shetler. With ruthless—and dangerously powerful—enemies after them, Victoria must use all her training to make sure they live through the holidays.
Birthday Wishes:
It’s a brand-new month. Who has a birthday this month besides me? If you have a birthday this month, please email me at maryjalfordauthor@gmail.com. I’d love to give you an ebook birthday gift.
And so, my friends, until next time, I leave you with this bit of wisdom; no matter what season we are in, whether it is fall or winter, spring, or summer. The valley of death or still waters, we are never alone. God is with us through each step along the way of life.
And now this—you are in my prayers always.
Mary Alford
www.maryalford.net
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