Category Archives: Insights and Thoughts

President Jeffrey R. Holland (3 December 1940-27 December 2025)

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This morning at the cabin we woke to some very sad news.  Our beloved friend has died.  I’ve been thinking about him all day, remembering the lessons I’ve learned from him.  He is probably my favorite of all favorite Apostles.  … Continue reading →

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German forests: my favorite place

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Perhaps my favorite places in Germany are the woods and the forests.  Most of the time we drive through them, but on occasion, we walk along paths on our way to a castle, or other remote historical site.  33% of … Continue reading →

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“If only you were interested.”

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

“So many people are shut up tight inside themselves like boxes, yet they would open up, unfolding quite wonderfully, if only you were interested in them.” ~ Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) It is not always in my nature to try to … Continue reading →

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The Art of Mending by Elizabeth Berg

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

“As for mending, I think it’s good to take the time to fix something rather than throw it away. Its an antidote to wastefulness and to the need for immediate gratification. You get to see a whole process through, beginning … Continue reading →

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When you remember me

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

“WHEN YOU REMEMBER me, it means that you have carried something of who I am with you, that I have left some mark of who I am on who you are. It means that you can summon me back to … Continue reading →

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My Voice. My Words.

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

There is a lot of talk these days about ChatGPT or using AI to write or to speak for you. It’s becoming the “cool” thing to do, the thing the “educated” or “techy” people use to communicate.  The thought of … Continue reading →

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A Book of Mormon Lesson on Alma 36-38: RECORD KEEPING

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here are the notes from a lesson I taught this week in our Senior Missionary Book of Mormon class. ALMA 36-38 In the 3 chapters we are studying this week, there are 2 very important things going on.  One is … Continue reading →

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Heart Change

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I was asked to speak in church this week. Below are the thoughts I shared. I gave the talk in German, but I’ve copied the English words here for the rest of you (the German text follows). strong>Sacrament Talk Offenbach … Continue reading →

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Clark’s “Kindness Chart”

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

A few weeks ago, before Little Lenna Lew was born, Clark made this Kindness Chart.  Every time he does something kind, he colors a heart. Let’s all be like Clark.  Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Thoughts after visiting Nuremberg’s Nazi Party Grounds

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We recently visited Nuremberg and Hitler’s rally grounds. As we spent the day wandering through the different sites, I felt heavy hearted. I felt ghosts hovering because of what happened there–the rallies, the marching, the confinement, and the executions.    … Continue reading →

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