Annie B Garman

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December 31st-drove through a snow storm to CT to see my grandparents again.January 1st-drove from CT to PA.January 2nd-drove from PA to Nashville, TN where we are staying for the week with my best friend Melissa.After being in the car for 21 hours the last three days, Haley Jane asked today, "Are we still in America?" Read More

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Here's a tip:  If you want to take a four-year-old and a two-year-old ice-skating at the same time, you really need four adults to assist with the process...if you don't want to break your back, that is. Read More

We have not been able to go sledding the past two years.  Last year there was no snow, and the year before that there was plenty of snow, but no sled (we were in Iceland).  Last week we made up for it in CT at my grandparent's house. Read More

This article I found over at Between Two Worlds, comes from London's Times Online. Here is a snippet:"Now a confirmed atheist, I've become convinced of the enormous contribution that Christian evangelism makes in Africa: sharply distinct from the work of secular NGOs, government projects and international aid efforts. These alone will not do. Education and training alone will not do. In Africa Christianity changes people's hearts. It brings a spiritual transformation. The rebirth is real. The Read More

This morning Haley and Darcy were writing a little note to stick in their stockings about what they wanted to give to God for Christmas this year (Annie's idea). Darcy said she wanted to give Him a Bible. Haley's note was a bit more insightful. "I want to give you my love, ...which means that I need to obey you," was Haley's response; a simple rehearsal of the words of Jesus, "If you love me, keep my commandments." I do not know that she had Jesus' words in mind when she made the declaration; it Read More

This Christmas, my friend Melissa sent me the "Advent Jesse Tree" to use with the kids this season. It includes 25 devotions and ornaments that correspond to the devotional theme. The kids love opening a new gift every night and this will be a fun tradition for all the years to come. Read More

I found this article and the accompanying video about paganism in Iceland interesting. Here is a quote:Members of Ásatrúarfélagid, a religious association which honors the old Norse gods, celebrated Iceland’s Sovereignty Day on Monday by honoring the country’s protective spirits, thelandvaettir as described in Snorri Sturluson’s Heimskringla. One website says the pagan organization has 1000 members. Read More