Category Archives: Mission

John’s Swiss Missionary Reunion (Edwin “Ted” Q. Cannon 1971-1974 Group)

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

John served a mission in Switzerland 1973-1975.  He Loved it there and has enjoyed keeping in touch with missionary friends here and in Switzerland.  They’ve been trying hard to find and contact as many missionaries as possible from their era … Continue reading →

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Washington Yakima Mission Reunion 2022

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This evening was incredible.  We held our WYM Reunion here in the back yard.  We’ve decided on a once a year reunion from here on out, held in the summer on a Saturday afternoon, so our friends have time to … Continue reading →

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Mavis Hutchison, The Galloping Granny, Dies at Age 97

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

South African ultrarunning legend Mavis Hutchison dies Published by Sinazo Mkoko on May 20, 2022 Affectionately known as the “Galloping Granny”, Hutchinson passed away yesterday at the age of 97. She was a pioneer for women in running, and especially as an ultra-marathon … 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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Meet Animan from Ivory Coast!

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here is another article I helped with that was published in the Friend magazine this month. From my journal on 7 March 2021: The Editor of the Friend sent me sample questions they use in a series of articles about … Continue reading →

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Meet Matt and Karen Parsons, our Malian Replacements

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Matt and Karen Parsons have been called to serve in the Cote d’Ivoire Abidjan East Mission.  This week they are receiving their training at the Provo Missionary Training Center.  We’ve been meeting with them every other week or so since … Continue reading →

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A Cote d’Ivoire Abidjan East Missionary Reunion

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We had many Americans serving in our Abidjan East Mission who are now home.  We decided to organize a reunion here to get everyone together again.  Many are in school here in Utah, some are now married, others are working.  … Continue reading →

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Our Washington Yakima Mission Reunion 15 October 2021

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

One of the great joys of coming home is returning to our beloved Yakima missionaries.  We’ve really missed these dear friends.  This week we had our first reunion in 2 years.  With the Covid restrictions while we were away, they … Continue reading →

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Our Homecoming Talks

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Ann Lewis Homecoming Talk 19 September 2021 We have recently returned from serving a 2 year mission in Bamako, Mali and Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa. We lived in a world very very different from our home here. Many of … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons From My Stay in Bamako

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here are the thoughts I shared in my farewell talk Sunday in the Bamako Branch. I have learned many important lessons while we have lived here in Bamako. I’d like to share some of these lessons with you today. J’ai … Continue reading →

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