Monthly Archives: March 2022

War is Raging: Russia vs. Ukraine

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. The invasion caused Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War II, with around 6.7 million Ukrainians fleeing the country and a … Continue reading →

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French Language Study Continues

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today my Duolingo streak hit 500 days!   John says I’m competitive.  I suppose it’s true.  I can’t let the streak break, so I keep studying my French, every day.  I usually spend about 20-30 learning and reviewing and practicing pronunciation.  … Continue reading →

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A Miracle: The Mali Container is Leaving! Mosquito Abatement and Days for Girls Supplies

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Last night John and I pulled these boxes and totes out of our garage.  They are full of Days for Girls supplies for the Enterprise in Ouelessebougou, Mali.  We have been waiting more than a year for the container to … Continue reading →

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My Weekly Quilt Group

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Oh, how nice it is to be back with my dear quilting friends!  I took a couple of quilt projects with me to Bamako, but never really got them out while we were there.  It’s been a joy to reunite … Continue reading →

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Margot Praying

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Too precious not to preserve here.  I love Margot.

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Days for Girls and our Friends at US Synthetics

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We had fun today meeting with our friends at US Synthetics.  They love our Days for Girls work and invited us to come have an event with their employees to prepare hygiene kits for a group who will be traveling … Continue reading →

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