Category Archives: Ann Lewis

Remembering Sÿbilla Herrmann, born in Grossgartach in 1802.

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This morning as I’ve been working in my German records, I came to the family of Johann Carl Rieker who married Sÿbilla Herrmann on 12 November 1823 in Grossgartach.  Sÿbilla is my 2nd cousin, 5 times removed.  She was the … Continue reading →

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My work in the Grossgartach Civil Registry Records

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I spend anywhere from 4-6 hours a day working with the records I digitized while visiting the Rathaus in Grossgartach last fall.  I am THRILLED to have these records.  They contain the birth, marriage and death information for a whole … Continue reading →

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A Halloween Quilt and A Butterfly Quilt

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here are two more fun quilts I’ve been working on.  I use our guest room bed to lay out my quilts.  The pattern for the Halloween Quilt is called Shimmer by Cluck Cluck Sew Sew. And here is my almost … Continue reading →

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Mary Ellen Edmunds, Mentor and Friend. A Temple Trip.

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I go visit my dear friend, Mary Ellen, every week.  She’s in an assisted living center now, patiently dealing with some memory loss and mobility issues.  Today we escaped together.  I took her to see the Lindon Temple, then the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Adam is Interviewing Here!

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Adam came to town this week for more interviews with doctors here.  We are all praying he will have some good offers to choose from.  He will finish his residence in St. Louis at the end of June. We have … Continue reading →

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Remembering 27 May 1980 in Carson’s Market

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I am taking this entry from my personal journal: This morning Adam wanted to go visit BYU campus to see and feel his old stomping grounds. It was fun. COLD day. 20s. It was fun to drive through campus (we … Continue reading →

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The Stonewood Writing Group 2025

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Last June I was invited to teach a class to my neighbors and friends on Journal Writing.  It was really fun and by the end of the evening, several of the ladies expressed interest in starting a writing group.  I … 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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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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