Monthly Family Update – June 2022

Published by Walt Larimore at June 1, 2022

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter:

My and Barb’s Annual “Walk for Life”
At First Light, the WWII book about my dad was featured on “Chris Fabry Live” on the Moody Radio Network
At First Light was also featured in Today’s Christian Living (TCL)
At First Light interview on “CMDA Matters” Podcast
At First Light “sneak peek” chapters are available
At First Light has received excellent reviews, articles, and TV coverage
How to Fast in “Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living

1) My and Barb’s Annual “Walk for Life”

At about this time, each year, for the last 20 years, Barb and I have participated in the annual “Walk for Life” to support the incredible ministries of Life Network. We’re hoping to raise $20,000 for this amazing ministry. If you’d like to support us, click here.

TO SUPPORT OUR WALK FOR LIFE

2) At First Light, the WWII book about my dad, was featured on “Chris Fabry Live” on Moody Radio

On Monday, May 30, Memorial Day, I spent an hour with my friend, Chris Fabry, on his national radio program, “Chris Fabry Live” on the Moody Radio Network. We discussed my book, At First Light. You can listen to the broadcast here.

ORDER HERE

3) At First Light was also featured in Today’s Christian Living (TCL)

I was honored that TCL asked me to write an article about my father’s spiritual faith in their May 2022 edition titled, “At First Light: A son of a World War II hero shares his father’s incredible story of courage and sacrifice.” I also featured it on my blog on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30.

Phil Larimore and Chugwater, the horse that saved him

4) At First Light on CMDA Matters Podcast

Mike Chupp, MD, the CEO of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations (CMDA), hosted me on his one-hour video podcast, CMDA Matters, discussing At First Light. You can watch or listen to the interview here.

Phil Larimore was the youngest front-line officer in WWII

5) At First Light “sneak peek” chapters are available

If you’d like to read a few chapters from At First Light: A True World War II Story of a Hero, His Bravery, and an Amazing Horse, click here:

Phil Larimore was one of the most decorated front-line junior officers in WWII

6) At First Light has received excellent reviews, articles, and TV coverage

I’m delighted that in only its first month of release, At First Light, has received 100% 5-star reviews on Amazon (20 reviews), Barnes & Noble (14 reviews), GoodReads (16 reviews), Walmart (11 reviews), and Target (12 reviews). Here are some of the interviews and stories. My favorites are #1, #3, #6, #8, and #9.

WAFB Baton Rouge (4/8/22 – TV news story)
CNN International (4/9/22 – Associated Press story)
U.S. News and World Reports (4/16/22 – Associated Press story)
inRegister Magazine (4/20/22 – Baton Rouge magazine)
American Press (4/24/22 – Lake Charles newspaper article)
Today’s Christian Living (5/2/22 – national faith-based magazine)
Baton Rouge Advocate (5/6/22 – Louisiana Literature section)
Bloom TV (5/9/22 – TV interview broadcast to 41 markets)
Colorado Springs Gazette (5/10/22 – newspaper article)
CMDA Matters Video Podcast w/ Dr. Mike Chupp (5/19/22):
Afternoons with Bill Arnold radio show (5/25/22 – Faith Radio Network)
Chris Fabry Live radio show (5/30/22 – Moody Radio Network)
Gotta Love at First Light (5/30/22 — book review)
Point of the Spear Podcast with Robert Child: scheduled for late June
World War II Magazine: scheduled for May/June
World War II Magazine newsletter: scheduled for mid-June
ARMY Magazine: scheduled for August
The Hollywood Times: schedule pending

7) How to Fast in “Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living

I enjoy being able to answer questions from the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine in my “Ask Dr. Walt” column. Here is my single Q&A from the May 2022 issue:

Fruitful Fasting
- I’ve done some food fasts that have lasted a few days. I’m considering trying a longer one. Any advice? —Faster in Idaho

8) Answers to Last Month’s Prayers

On May 11, Barb and I celebrated with 17 other couples at the Recommitment Ceremony and Graduation of this semester of the ReEngage Marriage Ministry we co-direct at Academy Christian Church. One of the couples began the semester as a divorced couple that arrived in separate cars. They are no planning to be remarried. We’re delighted for them!!!
We’ll be home for an entire month – it’s the first time in a long time. It was a delight.

9) Prayer Requests for Upcoming Events

June 1-2, Barb and I will attend a wedding in Denver and take a couple of days of R&R together.
On June 4, Barb and I will attend the annual “Walk for Life” to support Life Network (see above)
On June 28, I’ll be doing my every-10-year screening colonoscopy for colon cancer prevention.
June 29-July 7, Barb’s sister, Sue, and cousin, Pam, come to town for a holiday visit.
I’ll spend most of the month finishing the scrapbooks containing all of dad’s war letters and memorabilia.

10) Past Editions

May 2022