Traces of Time . . .
(To see last week's blog post--scroll down to the end of this week, then the Week of Jan. 14-20, 2019 will be there. If it's not, hit "Older posts.")
THIS WEEK- JANUARY 21,
THIS WEEK- JANUARY 21,
TO JANUARY 27, 2019
...plus shared a BLT.
It was yummy.
Their stake goes the same week--Monday to Thursday
as Julie and John's stake goes Wednesday to Saturday
July 8-11; July 10-13.
We had yummy chocolate chip cookies and ice cream.
He is always so uplifting to listen to.
We share these truths with you...
MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018
Family is Everything…
Today it snowed and snowed and snowed.
We did not go out of the house.
KSL News said it snowed 12" at Snowbird;
in the valleys 4".
We watched the 1974 movie version of
"The Great Gatsby"
with Robert Redford and Mia Farrow
It is based on the famous novel by
F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1925.
Here is a mini-bio for Fitzgerald:
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 – December 21, 1940) was an American fiction writer, whose works helped to illustrate the flamboyance and excess of the Jazz Age. While he achieved popular success, fame, and fortune in his lifetime,[1] he did not receive much critical acclaim until after his death. Perhaps the most notable member of the "Lost Generation" of the 1920s, Fitzgerald is now widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. He finished four novels: This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned, The Great Gatsby, and Tender Is the Night. A fifth, unfinished novel, The Last Tycoon, was published posthumously. Four collections of his short stories were published, as well as 164 short stories in magazines during his lifetime.
We know that Monday is no longer the
specific night for FHE, but it's something we still do.
We read Moses 2 for our Institute class tomorrow.
Moses 2 has the first six days [periods of
time that we do not know how long each one was].
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019
Family is Everything…
We had our third lesson at Institute today.
Sue Spencer (on the left) was the teacher.
The other teacher is Betsy Jones (right).
Here are a few of the 26 slides from
today's lesson.
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Next week both our regular teachers
will be out of town, so Mindy Alldredge--
on the right--will teach Moses 3.
I counted about 35 in class.
When Julie asked Walt how Institute
was today, he enthusiastically replied:
"It was really good!"
We enjoy this Institute class each Tuesday.
The Stake Center is just about two blocks
south and a half block west of our home here.
Mark came for home health
physical therapy at noon.
Since Walt has been so worn out
after the past two sessions, Mark
was easy on him today.
Walt tries to remember "heal then toe"
when he walks, but with his dimentia,
he most often forgets.
And Walt isn't so sure that it
makes a whole lot of difference.
We went to the Club House to ride the
stationery bikes this afternoon.
This is the view on the southwest
side of Utah Lake.
We could see the Mt. Timpanogos Temple
across the lake today.
We worked out for 35 minutes.
Walt didn't want to quit.
A nice fellow who was leaving when we did helped Walt navigate through the icy pavement, then took a photo of us.
Gary came this evening for
our weekly movie because tomorrow night
a friend has given him a ticket to the Jazz game.
We watched
"The Fighting Sullivans" a true story about a family in
Waterloo, Iowa, who had one daughter,
and five sons...born in the 1910s to 1920s...
two years after they all died serving together
on the USS Juneau.
For next week's movie we have chosen
"Mister Roberts."
We always love being with Gary.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019
Sue Spencer (on the left) was the teacher.
The other teacher is Betsy Jones (right).
today's lesson.
We
will be out of town, so Mindy Alldredge--
on the right--will teach Moses 3.
When Julie asked Walt how Institute
was today, he enthusiastically replied:
"It was really good!"
The Stake Center is just about two blocks
south and a half block west of our home here.
physical therapy at noon.
after the past two sessions, Mark
was easy on him today.
when he walks, but with his dimentia,
he most often forgets.
And Walt isn't so sure that it
makes a whole lot of difference.
stationery bikes this afternoon.
This is the view on the southwest
side of Utah Lake.
We could see the Mt. Timpanogos Temple
across the lake today.
Walt didn't want to quit.
our weekly movie because tomorrow night
a friend has given him a ticket to the Jazz game.
We watched
"The Fighting Sullivans" a true story about a family in
Waterloo, Iowa, who had one daughter,
and five sons...born in the 1910s to 1920s...
The five Sullivan brothers were World War II sailors who, serving together on the light cruiser USS Juneau, were all killed in action on its sinking around November 13, 1942.
The five brothers, the sons of Thomas (1883–1965) and Alleta Sullivan (1895–1972) of Waterloo, Iowa, were:
- George Thomas Sullivan, 27 (born December 14, 1914), Gunner's Mate Second Class (George had been previously discharged in May 1941 as Gunner's Mate Third Class.)
- Francis Henry "Frank" Sullivan, 26 (born February 18, 1916), Coxswain (Frank had been previously discharged in May 1941 as Seaman First Class.)
- Joseph Eugene "Joe" Sullivan, 24 (born August 28, 1918), Seaman Second Class
- Madison Abel "Matt" Sullivan, 23 (born November 8, 1919), Seaman Second Class
- Albert Leo "Al" Sullivan, 20 (born July 8, 1922), Seaman Second Class
two years after they all died serving together
on the USS Juneau.
"Mister Roberts."
We always love being with Gary.
Family is Everything…
Walt had an appointment
with his orthopedist in American Fork
to get his knees injected.
Dr. Nielsen wanted to do
knee replacement surgery right away.
We were in shock!
We shared a bowl of potato soup
at Denny's for lunch...
We are thankful we can still navigate
to get ourselves in and out of places.
At ages 80 and 84 8/12 we're happy together.
Most of the time now, our kids help us go places.
This is our view on the drive
to the club house to exercise.
(Don't know where the photo went
of us there today.)
On Wednesday early evenings Julie teaches Maddie's
Youth BYU Ballroom team at campus in
the Richard's Building.
She had ham and funeral potatoes in the oven
for John to put on for supper.
We are so well taken care of.
Thanks, Julie and John, for all you do for us.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019
Family is Everything…
Marci from home health came this morning but
I was at the dentist so didn't get a photo.
I was at the dentist so didn't get a photo.
I have my teeth cleaned every four months.
We really like the dental group we go to
here in Saratoga Springs.
This is the gal who cleaned my teeth this morning.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2019
Family is Everything…
Provo High School Dancesport
has been going for 16 years.
Julie put the final touches on Jacee's hair before
she did her ballroom event.
John brought Rigdon with him to see
Jacee dance.
Jacee and her partner are wonderful dancers.
Thanks, Gary, for driving us to see our grandchildren
compete in this big event.
On the way home Gary pointed out
that this is one of the few buildings
left standing from the old Geneva Steel Company.
that this is one of the few buildings
left standing from the old Geneva Steel Company.
We got on the Interstate just before the
busy evening traffic converged going
home from work.
busy evening traffic converged going
home from work.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019
Family is Everything…
We spent the day at the
Provo High School Dancesport
Competitions...
Maddie and her partner, Ethan, danced in
several events.
Provo High School Dancesport
Competitions...
Here's a few photos....more coming.
Gary picked us up at 7:30 a.m., and had
Sausage McMuffins, hash browns, and
chocolate milk for us.
We got to the beautiful, big, new
Provo High School at eight o'clock...
just in time for Maddie's first dance event.
Gary picked us up at 7:30 a.m., and had
Sausage McMuffins, hash browns, and
chocolate milk for us.
We got to the beautiful, big, new
Provo High School at eight o'clock...
just in time for Maddie's first dance event.
several events.
Maddie and Ethan took third in this event.
Congratulations to them.
One of their events had 90 kids entered,
so it took may heats to get to the finals.
Congratulations to them.
One of their events had 90 kids entered,
so it took may heats to get to the finals.
Our g-dau Ashley is the blond in this
Idaho Ballroom Academy team performance,
at the front of that column of girls.
Our g-son Michael is at the end of the boys column.
They are all wonderful dancers and their
ballroom team did great!
Shawn is sitting at table between two columns.
Then to the right of the boys' column I am in a pink sweater,
Walt in a black jacket, and Gary is taking a photo.
Gary took some great photos of
our four grandchildren who competed in
several different events.
He is going to send them to us.
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Provo High School Dancesport
had a great two-day competition.
had a great two-day competition.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2019
Family is Everything…
Lloyd Newel said in his message today...
Our Lifeline - Sunday, January 27, 2019
Our Lifeline - Sunday, January 27, 2019
You don’t have to be a sailor or even a swimmer to know what it feels like to be thrown overboard into a stormy sea and struggle to keep your head above water. Life can feel that way sometimes. Fear and uncertainty crash and swirl all around us, and we feel that all we can do is hold on for dear life—if we could only find something to hold onto. To make matters worse, sometimes people and organizations we once trusted let us down. And so we wonder, where can we turn for peace? Where can we find safety and solace to our souls? Whom can we really trust?
At such times we appreciate the value of a lifeline, especially if we know it is fastened to something sure and secure. From the beginning, people have looked heavenward and found such a lifeline. In divine, everlasting truths that never change, we find the wisdom, love, and light that we can trust, that will never let us down.
A leader and writer from a century ago, George Q. Cannon, once taught: “God can be trusted. . . . No matter how serious the trial, how deep the distress, how great the affliction, He will never desert us. He never has, and He never will. He cannot do it. It is not His character. He is an unchangeable being. . . . He will [always] stand by us. We may pass through the fiery furnace; we may pass through deep waters; but we shall not be consumed nor overwhelmed. We shall emerge from all these trials and difficulties the better and purer for them.”1
That simple truth can be our lifeline. When it seems like there’s nothing else to hold onto, we can grab hold of that thought—that divine love will never fail us. If we can secure ourselves to that reassurance, we can have the courage to keep trying, to keep trusting, and to keep doing our best. Even when everything else seems as unstable and unreliable as the waves of the sea, the love of God will stand the test of time and lead us to harbors of safety and peace.
1.George Q. Cannon, “Remarks,” Deseret Evening News, Mar. 7, 1891, 4.
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Julie taught Relief Society today from
Elder Dallin H. Oaks "Sharing the Restored Gospel."
At such times we appreciate the value of a lifeline, especially if we know it is fastened to something sure and secure. From the beginning, people have looked heavenward and found such a lifeline. In divine, everlasting truths that never change, we find the wisdom, love, and light that we can trust, that will never let us down.
A leader and writer from a century ago, George Q. Cannon, once taught: “God can be trusted. . . . No matter how serious the trial, how deep the distress, how great the affliction, He will never desert us. He never has, and He never will. He cannot do it. It is not His character. He is an unchangeable being. . . . He will [always] stand by us. We may pass through the fiery furnace; we may pass through deep waters; but we shall not be consumed nor overwhelmed. We shall emerge from all these trials and difficulties the better and purer for them.”1
That simple truth can be our lifeline. When it seems like there’s nothing else to hold onto, we can grab hold of that thought—that divine love will never fail us. If we can secure ourselves to that reassurance, we can have the courage to keep trying, to keep trusting, and to keep doing our best. Even when everything else seems as unstable and unreliable as the waves of the sea, the love of God will stand the test of time and lead us to harbors of safety and peace.
1.George Q. Cannon, “Remarks,” Deseret Evening News, Mar. 7, 1891, 4.
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Julie taught Relief Society today from
Elder Dallin H. Oaks "Sharing the Restored Gospel."
She did an excellent job and invited a lot of
helpful discussion.
She used a ladder to show that whatever we do to
share something about Christ with someone--
be an example, be of service, share a Book of Mormon,
share our testimony,
it will be on the Lord's timeline when they
are ready to "Come Unto Christ."
helpful discussion.
She used a ladder to show that whatever we do to
share something about Christ with someone--
be an example, be of service, share a Book of Mormon,
share our testimony,
it will be on the Lord's timeline when they
are ready to "Come Unto Christ."
Walt thought it seemed like winter was over
with all the sunshine. However, Julie assured
him this was like a "fake Spring," and there
is still much more winter to come!
with all the sunshine. However, Julie assured
him this was like a "fake Spring," and there
is still much more winter to come!
The photo below shows that few minutes at sundown
when the mountains catch the last brilliant rays
of the sun.
when the mountains catch the last brilliant rays
of the sun.
We went over to Steve and Natalie's for dessert tonight.
They were just home from their Trek meeting where
the 200 youth (plus their parents) met for the initial fireside and
then met with their assigned "Ma and Pa's."Their stake goes the same week--Monday to Thursday
as Julie and John's stake goes Wednesday to Saturday
July 8-11; July 10-13.
We had yummy chocolate chip cookies and ice cream.
Natalie took a selfie when I asked her
to also be in the picture.
to also be in the picture.
Thank you, Kimble and Carter for
bringing us safely home.
We watched Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf's address
to BYU of January 15, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXgewD1Qb34
"Can You Hear the Music?"He is always so uplifting to listen to.
Then we finished Mosiah 17, and read Mosiah 18.
Walt and I talked about how we mostly forget
that Alma had been one of King Noah's wicked priests,
and that he was the only convert Abinidi had.
that Alma had been one of King Noah's wicked priests,
and that he was the only convert Abinidi had.
At the end of this January 2 7th,
we pray you have had a
restful , peaceful, and spiritual
Sabbath Day...
We share these truths with you...
Heavenly Father lives and knows us each by name. He loves us and wants us to return to Him and Heavenly Mother when we finish our time living on this beautiful earth that He directed His Son to create.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Only Begotten of Elohim, Who came to earth to fulfill His foreordination to be the Savior through His Atonement. He is the Redeemer of all!
Joseph Smith was foreordained to restore the Gospel to the Earth through the Father and the Son. He is the Restorer of all truth.
President Russell M. Nelson is the Living Prophet for the entire world today.
The Bible is the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly. It is a Testament of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.
The Book of Mormon is true and is Another Testament of Jesus Christ.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true Church on the earth today.
Of these truths we bear witness, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Walt and Eileen Petersen
January 27, 2019 - Saratoga Springs, Utah
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