Category Archives: Thoughts and Insights

Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger

Posted on January 10, 2019 by

I read this book yesterday and could hardly put it down.  It’s beautifully written and it gave me a lot to think about.  Here’s the review from Goodreads: From New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger comes a brilliant … Continue reading →

Posted in Ann Lewis, Thoughts and Insights | Leave a comment

Seeing through her eyes

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

I went to visit my dear friend, Penny this week.  She is fighting to stay with us and we are fighting to keep her just a bit longer.  When you’re with someone you love who doesn’t have much time left … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Insights | Leave a comment

How we used to find people

Posted on October 21, 2018 by

I have been sorting and organizing the piles in my sewing room.  In the last week I’ve uncovered about 20 years of quilting magazines that I could never bear throwing away.  I’m not a clutter-free sort of person, I’m a … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting, Thoughts and Insights | 1 Comment

My Dear Hamilton

Posted on September 19, 2018 by

Today I finished reading a book I loved about Alexander Hamilton’s wife, Eliza.  It was an amazing read, especially coupled with our recent trip to New York City, where we saw the Broadway play, Hamilton.  Both the read and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family History, Thoughts and Insights | Leave a comment

“In the path of their duty”

Posted on September 9, 2018 by

I believe in prophets.  I believe God speaks to them.  He always has, He always will.  In the Old Testament, the prophet Amos said, “Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he  revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.”   These prophets help us … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Insights | 1 Comment

A Bit of Reading at Ashley Lake, Montana

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

Our daughter married Graham Johnson while we were in Washington.  This last week his family invited us to their cabin home at Ashley Lake, Montana.  I took a book I’ve been waiting to read these last 3 years.  It went … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Thoughts and Insights | 1 Comment

I Was Given A Gift

Posted on July 27, 2018 by

Today John and I went into our local Orem Costco to pick up some food, now that we’re home again. The parking lot was full of cars and there are new town homes surrounding it.  The mall nearby has had … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Insights | 3 Comments

Beach Reading, Newport 2018

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

I’ve just spent 3 years without having time to read a book for fun.  I’ve really really missed reading.  I love books.  I love love love books.  I didn’t have much time to throw together my beach library box this … Continue reading →

Posted in Lewis Family, Thoughts and Insights | Leave a comment

Homecoming Talk –Sis Lewis 8 July 2018

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

Here are the notes I spoke from in my homecoming talk on Sunday.  These clips are a few of the highlights from talks and trainings I’ve given during the last 3 years. Lessons Learned God has a plan for us, … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Insights | Leave a comment

Pooh knows my heart

Posted on July 1, 2018 by
Image | Posted on July 1, 2018 by | Leave a comment