Monthly Archives: March 2018

I have my moments . . .

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I happened across this post, written more than 3 years ago, as I contemplated leaving my home and family to come to Yakima.  I figured right.  The reverse is now true.  The sad achy feeling is returning. Posted onJanuary 10, … Continue reading →

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General Conference and Days for Girls in Yakima

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We worked around and during General Conference today in Yakima.  Our event was held at the West Side Church in their youth center.  Lot of their young women and moms came to help.  It was a fine day.  I am … Continue reading →

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Time for a Walk

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This evening, as we prepare for General Conference and Easter, we decided to take a little walk down the road a piece.  We live in such a beautiful place.  We are excited to sustain Pres Nelson and two new Apostles … Continue reading →

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The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival 2018

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Last week missionaries in the Othello zone helped with the Sandhill Crane Festival, which is a community-wide celebration held every year.  Today I received these photos from Sis Farrer, who serves with her husband as our new JustServe Coordinators. The … Continue reading →

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A Planning Day!

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We are spending time today preparing for our upcoming MLC and Zone Conferences.  The APs came by for lunch and an afternoon of planning.  The Easter Bunny also dropped by with a little treat!Back to work!These Pres Lewis (poses) are so … Continue reading →

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The Yakima Transfer Site

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Many of the missionaries serving in the southern parts of the mission who will be moving or receiving a new companion gathered this afternoon at the Yakima Stake Center, one of our transfer sites.  We also have a transfer site … Continue reading →

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New Assignments!

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

After packing sack lunches, we gathered in the office where Pres Lewis opened the Transfer Board.It’s like coming around the corner on Christmas morning!  Where will they go??  With whom will they serve??Looking for their faces with a companion somewhere … Continue reading →

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Rise and Shine! Breakfast and Orientation

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Breakfast was served at 8:00 this morning.  Our favorite signature breakfast.  Recipes for everything are in the recipe link here on the blog.  This is good food, starting with this Santa Fe Egg Casserole.Wide awake and ready to go!Mr Waffle … Continue reading →

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Dinner and First Evening in the Mission Home

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here’s our new group, all together for the first time.  We arrived at the Mission Home just in time for dinner, same menu as last night.  All delicious.The office couples joined us tonight.  After dinner we had our orientation meetings … Continue reading →

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Our March 2018 Arrivals

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here are our newest missionaries!

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