Monthly Archives: December 2025

Adam and Heidi Visit for a Job Interview

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We had a day, a night, and a day this week with Adam and Heidi, who flew in from St. Louis for a job interview here.  Adam is an eye surgeon and he’ll finish his residency program at the end … Continue reading →

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The Light Your Shine

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The light you shine does not vanish into the distance. It moves through other lives, rests in small kindnesses, learns new shapes. And one day, often when you are not looking for it, it comes back to you as warmth, … Continue reading →

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December Quilt Gifts and Projects

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Early this month I made a Very Hungry Caterpillar quilt for Caleb.  You may remember that he was a little caterpillar for Halloween this year.  This fabric has been waiting for about 15 years for the perfect moment.  It’s time … Continue reading →

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Visiting the United Way and Sub for Santa Headquarters in Provo

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This afternoon John and I went to the United Way warehouse in Provo to meet with Bill Hulterstrom with a few other former United Way board members for a tour of the Sub for Santa program and volunteers. It was … Continue reading →

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Celebrating with Friends

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Some of the greatest gifts I have are friendships.  I have loved spending time with beloved friends this month.

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German Christmas Stars

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

It’s really beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here.  Every day we add a little more cheer.  John has been figuring out how to hang the stars we got at the Christmas Market in Frankfurt.  They are glorious! … Continue reading →

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Unpacking Old Friends– Our Christmas Nativities Come Out!

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We haven’t been home for Christmas in 4 years!  And before that Christmas of 2021, we were in Africa for 2 years.  Before that, we were in Yakima for 3 years.  It was a joy this week to unpack our … Continue reading →

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Biting the Bullet with Permanent Christmas Lighting

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I’ve been telling John that once you’re over 70 years old, you SHOUD NOT be up on a tall ladder hanging Christmas lights (or trimming ivy).  He did not want to listen to me.  Ladder injuries cause over 500,000 emergency … Continue reading →

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