The Gazebo

About the Book

Some called it hard times, while others said it was the simple life. Abe Miller and Annabelle Adams met in a little country school in the late 1920’s, where they soon fell in love. This love would eventually carry them over mountains of joy, through valleys of despair, across rivers of uncertainty, and along roads of hope. They raised five children, each one different and special in their own way. Though one strayed, he eventually found his way back to the ways in which he was brought up. Though Abe and Annabelle did not have much money, they were rich in love. Through a life of trials and testing, ups and downs, good times and bad, they remained steadfast in their faith to Jesus Christ. They rejoiced, praised, and trusted God no matter what they faced. Their lives touched the lives of many people near and around Winterville. After a wonderful life raising their children and saving for retirement, they retired in their dream home on a lake near Boone, North Carolina. Their love continued to grow up to the time of Annabelle’s departure. On her deathbed she secretly asked Abe to make her a promise. Abe agreed to her request even though he knew it would be nothing short of a miracle. It was after the fulfillment of that promise that Abe would later adventure to their Gazebo, a place of no return.

About the Author

A native of eastern North Carolina, Glenn grew up appreciating the joys and challenges of farm life. It was that life that gave him a love for family, a strong work ethic, a community mindedness, and a great love for God and His creation. He grew up in a time when roads were still dirt and neighbors were still friendly. While life’s endeavors took him away from the country it never took the country out of him. It was from this life, Glenn was inspired to write The Gazebo, A Place of No Return.