Monthly Archives: June 2026

Suson Park in St. Louis and Clark’s Ball Game

We enjoyed a wonderful Sabbath with the kids. From my journal:  Church here is at 9:00.  We filled our row with all the kids and saw people we remember from other visits.  Father’s Day wasn’t mentioned in the talks, but … Continue reading

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Adam Lewis’ Resident Graduation and Awards Ceremony, St. Louis

This evening we celebrated Adam.  After 5 years of Medical School in Kansas City and 4 years of residency here in St. Louis, he has completed his medical training.  He is Dr. Adam Lewis, Ophthalmologist.  I still can’t spell that … Continue reading

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Sorting, Organizing, Thinning and Packing

Below are random photos of sorting, organizing and packing to move out of our beloved home.  These are just a few memories capturing what a big job it is to thin out our lives. Above is the bulletin board from … Continue reading

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Visiting the St. Louis Arch and a Riverboat Cruise

This morning we had some adventures in downtown St. Louis.  Adam and Heidi and the kids took us to the St. Louis Arch. From my journal: We had an appointment at the Arch Museum at about 11:00.  First we went … Continue reading

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A Trip to St. Louis and A Big Announcement!

Adam is graduating from his Residency program in St. Louis this week, so we hopped on a flight and headed to STL.  This evening was pretty exciting.  We started with dinner at our favorite Teppanyaki place near their home.  The … Continue reading

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Enjoying our Beautiful Yard

The more we sort and thin and pack, the more detached we feel from our home of 33 years.  But still, it’s our beloved home and we love it here.  We are Thrilled Adam’s family is coming, but we are … Continue reading

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Sorting and More Random Memories

Here’s another batch of photos of the sorting and thinning and organizing.  It took us several days to work through all the cupboards and drawers filled with media.  Every move and every CD had memories attached.  Below is Classical Barbara, … Continue reading

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Heirlooms Treasures from Grandma Elsa Schaefer Laemmlen and her mother, Susanna Schaefer

Packed away in the cedar chest my Dad made for my Mom in the 1950s, I’ve kept some treasures and linens from my Grandma.  Elsa loved doing handwork.  Her mother, Susanna Schaefer had a needlework shop with sewing supplies on … Continue reading

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And Our Lives Go On

After Mary Ellen’s Funeral today, we drove by our new home to see what was happening there.  When someone you love dies, it feels like all life should stop for a minute and take a pause and take in the … Continue reading

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Mary Ellen Edmund’s Funeral 8 June 2026

Mary Ellen’s Funeral Celebration was held today in Orem, Utah.  Family and friends gathered to give her a lovely sendoff.  Mary Ellen touched lives all around the world and changed us for good.  She was witty and clever.  She was … Continue reading

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