Monthly Archives: June 2014

Heading to Egypt!

I’m on my way to Egypt with Claire and her friend Rachel.  Rachel’s parents and 2 brothers will meet us in Cairo Saturday and then we’ll spend 10 days enjoying the glories of that ancient world.  At the moment, we’re … Continue reading

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Loaves and Fishes

By now you probably know how much I love Days for Girls and working with an organization that is making huge changes in the lives of girls in developing countries and here at home.  This week alone we are helping … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Aaron! b. 17 June 1995

I’ve written before about the problem I have with odd numbers.  Adam was born on the 14th and Claire was born on the 18th.  You can imagine my despair when on the morning of June 17th my water broke.  17 … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day

These are some of my favorite photos of John, the Dad in our family. Happy Father’s Day to good dads everywhere!

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Paul Laemmlen, Founder of Stealth Gear USA

   I have an incredible brother named Paul.  A little more than a year ago a loaded gun he was carrying fell out of its holster in a retail store.  He went home and determined to make something more safe … Continue reading

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Find What You Are Good At

There is an amazing young pianist at the piano in our living room right now.  He arrived yesterday from Germany. His name is Chi-Ho and he is here for the Gina Bachauer Piano Competition.  For the next two weeks he will be practicing … Continue reading

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Claire’s Feet One Year Later, June 2014

I found this photo of Claire taken one year ago this month with her feet in casts after her bunion surgery.  Last night I went with Claire to the Mall to buy some shoes for her upcoming travels.  She’s heading … Continue reading

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Feeling Rather Old School

Being around others sometimes makes you notice things about yourself.  Here are a few things I’ve been noticing lately: I have never colored my hair. I do not have pierced ears. My fingernails and toenails are natural. My eyelashes are … Continue reading

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Beach Reading

One of my favorite parts of a beach trip is devouring a stack of books.  Here’s what I’ve read so far this week: Peter the Great by Robert K. Massie  (a long haul, started last November) Escaping Into the Open, … Continue reading

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Another Day in Paradise

So here I am, sitting on a beach in paradise, worrying about how to get more kits to my girls.  I’m not a very good vacationer.  Yes this is very fun and relaxing, and it’s nice to float in a … Continue reading

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