Wednesday, January 7, 2015

New Year

Hello Bedford Falls! Hello you old Savings and Loan!

Ok, so I haven't been as far afield as George Bailey, but it sure SEEMS like longer than just a week since I've been here with you. During that time Tim and I celebrated our 18th anniversary at a B & B, and I got Margaret to join me in a little furniture painting project, hoping that some cold hard cash (if it sells) will inspire more mother-daughter projects.

I hope your holidays were good, and if they weren't, I hope you are proud of yourself for just making it through. That is no small thing.

Now that we are easing into 2015, I hope to do a little more writing and speaking, and a lot less snacking.

My BIG NEWS for this winter is that my fleece-lined leggings and I will be going on a World Vision trip to Armenia! When I was invited, it only took me about 5 seconds to say YES! I am looking forward to seeing first-hand the work World Vision does to improve children's lives. I also have A LOT of learning to do about Armenia, its history, and its culture. I can't wait to share my experiences with you here.

I thought for starters you might like to read this World Vision blog post about Armenia and our upcoming trip.

P.S. If you are in the Richmond, VA area, I'd love for you to join me at First Presbyterian Church on January 27. Here's the info.

14 comments:

  1. Greta @gfunkifiedJanuary 7, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    So exciting! You're going to do amazing things.

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  2. The Sisters' HoodJanuary 7, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    Way to start a New Year!
    Thrilled, and cannot wait to follow along your journey ... you will write this so well ... you go girl.

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  3. AlisonJanuary 7, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    Congratulations Anna, that is fantastic news!

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  4. Kate Coveny HoodJanuary 7, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    SO exciting! Can't wait to hear all about it.

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  5. Chris CarterJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    OH that is just amazing!! I can't wait to hear all about it. Just one more piece of this world that you can bless and LORD knows they need YOU. Will be praying for your planning and preparation and your travels and experience my friend!!

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  6. E3WritingJanuary 8, 2015 at 4:50 AM

    Cool! My World Vision sponsor kid is in Armenia, his name is Artzun :)

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  7. Joyce RiceJanuary 8, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Wow! That will be an amazing trip! Derick and I have been with World Vision, Canada for twenty -five years. I love the updates we get on our boys throughout the year. Can't wait to hear all about your trip. xo

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  8. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.January 8, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    How exciting Anna!

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  9. Jamie MilesJanuary 8, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Okay. I think i erased my comment. Pooh. But how cool for you. I must admit my first reference point of Armenia was the Kardashians. Talk about Firsr World blinders. Look forward to learning more from your visit. Awesome.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 8, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Wow, that's awesome! Yay!

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  11. Debby@Just BreatheJanuary 10, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    Very exciting and Happy New Year!

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  12. DonnaJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    I lived in Armenia for a year, and I LOVED it. People are friendly, food is great, countryside is beautiful. You will have a terrific time, I'm sure. If they send you to Russia next, come visit - we're in Moscow now.

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  13. JapolinaJanuary 11, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Be safe in Armenia. Sounds like a wonderful voyage!

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  14. Andrea MoweryJanuary 14, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    That's AWESOME, Anna! What a great thing to look forward to! I can't wait to hear about your trip.

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