Monthly Archives: February 2022

Our Erudite Book Club Celebrates 35 Years!

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This week is our 35th Book Club Birthday!  The photo above was taken 2.5 years ago at Sundance.   Below is a photo of our group in 1992. Having been away from my friends for some time, I’ve been thinking a … Continue reading →

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The Breath of Life

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Written by Sandra Thurman Caporale from the Memorial Church of Christ in Houston. Artist credit for graphic:  Scott Erickson There was a moment when Moses had asked God what his name is. God was gracious enough to answer, and the … Continue reading →

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John’s Swiss Missionary Reunion

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We got together with a group of John’s Swiss Missionary companions today for a delightful afternoon of visiting and eating Swiss foods.  John served in Switzerland 1973-1975.  Some of these friends hadn’t seen each other in years.  I enjoyed listening … Continue reading →

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Our Christmas Day Concert

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The concert tonight featured 2 musicians–a female soprano and a classical guitarist. Nadav Lev, the guitarist was Israeli and he was fabulous. The soprano, Julia Binek was from Salzburg. They performed beautifully together. It was peaceful and reverent, starting with … Continue reading →

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A Quilt Trunk Show by Penny Stephenson

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I first met Penny Stephenson about 30 years ago when I signed up for my first quilt classes at a shop in Orem called Fantastic Fabrics.  Adam was a baby and I wanted to start sewing again.  I loved sewing … Continue reading →

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Prayers for Snow

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

It was close to 100 degrees today in Bamako.  But we are here now, grateful for any moisture Heavenly Father sends our way.  We woke this morning to a winter wonderland.  Here’s what it looks like from our back steps.  … Continue reading →

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It Must Be Love and the Cartography of Quilts

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

“It must be love.”  There is no other way to explain what would compel Aaron to invite me to join HIM and Abbey at Quilt Exhibit at the University of Utah this morning.  It’s been years since I dragged him … Continue reading →

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Paul, Ann and Eric Laemmlen, together in Utah

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

My brother, Eric came to Utah for a couple of days to pick up a shipment of stuff he had delivered here.  It’s not often we three kids are together.  My brothers are looking more and more like our dad.

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A Chopped Snake Scrap Quilt

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I’ve had a nice morning in my sewing room. I’m still organizing things. Today I found the “snake” quilt I worked on with Claire when she was little.  It was her first sewing project.  I used this quilt to teach … Continue reading →

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Adam Matches for Ophthalmology at St Louis University!!

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Congratulations to Adam!! In 2012, after 2 years in Chile, Adam went with us and a group of eye doctors to Mali. He got to assist the eye surgeons as they restored sight to the blind. It was a life changer. … Continue reading →

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