Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Traces of Time . . . September 27 - Octobe 3, 2021

 Traces of Time . . .                          (To see last week's blog post--scroll down to the end of this week, then September 20-26 will be there. If it's not, hit "Older Posts" at the bottom right.)

THIS WEEK...

SEPTEMBER 27 - October 3, 2021
into October

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 
Family is Everything…
My appointment with the dentist
today was at 11:20 this morning.
I had two cavities filled today.
One was a decay under a filling...so
Dr. Greenwood had to scrape out the old 
filling, then drill out the cavity, and fill
it with new whatever the stuff is called. 
...that's what was supposed to happen.
but when they took my blood pressure
it was170/110, five minutes later 169/80,
a few minutes more on a different
wrist monitor 185/80. Dr. Greenwood
talked with me and explained that that
was over the guidelines...
so they rescheduled me...
I take my morning pills about 
noon each day...when I got home
at 12:30, I took my pills, then in an hour
my blood pressure was 127/66...
so I was good.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 
Family is Everything…
Happy Birthday to my nephew, Scott Robertson.
The big " 5 0 " today!
Institute 10:00-11:15 every Tuesday now























WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 
Family is Everything…
Happy 84th Wedding Anniversary Remembrance
to my Dad and Mom
Arnold and Verna Albertson...
September 29, 1937 Verna Beth Huffaker
became "Mrs. Arnold Albertson"...
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Ladies' Lunch is at  Strap Tank...    
Sharon Howell's first time planning it.
This is what greeted us at the entrance.
We weren't sure how many could come,
so they seated us at their biggest round table for 10.
Vickie told us she gets to go to Disneyworld
the second week in October, and
showed us her Minnie Mouse hood.
Then more came so we scooted closer together
to make room for 12 around the table.
Then more came so Tammy helped the
waitress pull a side table over, and
voila--we had room for 15!~
I think that's the most we've ever had.
This busy waitress had the entire west side
of the restaurant to take care of and she
did an excellent job!
Vickie, Sharon, Amalene
Amalene, Kaye, Tammy
Some of the fun decor.
Kaye, Tammy, Jennie, Alissa, Stephanie, Judy
All 15--clockwise from left:
Alissa, Stephanie, Judy, Carol, Linda H, Eileen
Kathie, Sandi W, Barbara, Vickie, Sharon,
Amalene, Kaye, Tammy, Jennie.
We thought this might be Judy's last time
with us because she was scheduled to more
on Oct 9.  {Later in the week we found out
her plans were changed to move sometime
in November. We are all happy to have her
here a month longer!}
Judy and Amalene
Eileen and Judy
Judy and Sharon
We found out it was Stephanie's birthday...
so we all sang ♫♪HAPPY BIRTHDAY♪♫to her. 
Front: Carol, Sharon, Judy, Vickie, Barbara, Sandi.
Back: Amalene, Linda Kathie, Stephanie, Alissa, Kaye.

Vickie took a photo with me in it.

These 15 gals span 40 years---42 to 82.

I'm the oldest at 82...and within 3 months will be 83.

We enjoy being together and always miss those

who can't come...even when we have 15!

It was chilly and windy when we came out of
Strap Tank...it is on Traverse Mountain.
Linda drove me over to Alpine to
see her son's beautiful home. They built
it to share with family, friends, and their ward.
We've had a great summer...
now we're feelin' Autumn in the air.
It was "pajama day" at school for
Riggy in first grade.
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Natalie came at 3:30 to cut my hair...
She last cut it on July 8...then had her
shoulder surgery on Aug 19 or 26...
So it's been 12 weeks...I usually get it
cut every 6-8 weeks. 
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For our Wednesday night movie, we were
going to finish out September's football theme
with "We Are Marshall" but Gary had some
reports to get out for his end-of-the-month
so I just worked on my blog. 
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 2021 
 Family is Everything…
For the last day of September I went
to Dr. David Kimball for my quarterly AIC,
and got my flu shot.
Dr. David Kimball at the Willow Creek
Revere Health Center in Lehi was
happy to see my AIC down to 7.7
from 8.2 last June.
I hadn't noticed before that they have
a Physical Therapy center across from
the Urgent Care Center.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021 
Family is Everything…
Happy Birthday to our granddaughter, 
Anna Brewer "7" today.
Jacee got to pop in a minute to see
the family.
The Bishopric and Young Men leaders took
the young men on an overnight campout.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2021 
Family is Everything…
 October Semi-Annual General Conference
***

191 st Semi-annual               General Conference of

The Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-day Saints

Saturday Session

October 2, 2021                       We look forward to General Conference held by

direction of the Lord every six months. 
We seek answers to questions we have in our 
own lives as our Prophets, Seers, and Revelators
speak, along with other General Authorities, which
include Sisters of the General Presidencies of the
General Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary.
Our Prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, the first
speaker asked us to look for three main things:
1. Pure truth
2. Pure doctrine of Christ
3. Pure revelation
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The speakers today, their ages, and dates ordained as a General Authority:
President Russell M. Nelson, 97 on Sep 9, 2021. Ordained an Apostle in April 1984.
      Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, 80.8, ordained June 1994.
Bonnie H. Cordon, called Mar 2018
Elder Ulisses Soares, 63, ordained April 2018.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson, 76.7,  April 2008 - Apostle

Elder Clark G. Gilbert, 51.3, April 2021

Elder Patrico M. Giuffra, 59.4, April 2021.

President Dallin H. Oaks, 88.1, May 1984

Summary of the Saturday Evening Session of the  

By Jason Swensen, Church News

Individual Talk Summaries

President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, concluded                         the opening day of the 191st Semiannual General Conference by challenging the 

Church’s global audience to seek personal revelation by first exercising faith.                                                                “As our faith in Jesus Christ will have led us to ask the Father for answers,                            `                        that faith will also have brought the Savior’s softening touch enough for us to                                                                             hear His direction and be determined and excited to obey,” he said.

President Eyring was joined Saturday evening by a variety of leaders                                                                             from diverse backgrounds and callings.

His longtime friend and fellow Apostle, President M. Russell Ballard, invited                                                         Latter-day Saints to do all they can to become better members, neighbors and                                                             children of God.

The Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles reminded each listener                                                     that he or she is known and remembered by their Heavenly Father and their Savior,                                                 Jesus Christ.

“We cannot lose our love for and hope in Jesus, even if we face seemingly                                                             overwhelming challenges. Heavenly Father and Jesus will never forget us.                                                                 They love us.”

Elder Brent H. Nielson of the Presidency of the Seventy promised that                                         `                                the Savior can lift one’s burdens when he or she submits to God’s will.

“We can move forward with faith knowing that when difficult times come,                                                                 and they surely will, or when sin encompasses our lives, the Savior stands with                         `                                ‘healing in His wings’ inviting us to come unto Him.”


Sister Sharon Eubank, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency                                                        spoke of the Church’s divine mandate to care for the poor.                                                                                         It is a key element of salvation and exaltation.

“Our individual efforts [to care for those in need] don’t necessarily require money                                                             or faraway locations; they do require the guidance of the Holy Spirit and a                                                                         willing heart to say to the Lord: ‘Here am I, send me.’”

General Authority Seventy, Elder Alfred Kyungu taught Saturday evening                                                                 that being a follower of Christ requires humility, courage, forgiveness and sacrifice.

“To be a follower of Christ is to strive to conform our actions, conduct and                                                                     lives to those of the Savior,” he said.

Elder Arnulfo Valenzuela, a General Authority Seventy, testified of                                                                                                       the power of the scriptures to deepen one’s conversion to the Lord.                                                                             “The scriptures and our knowledge of God are gifts. Gifts that we too often                                                                         take for granted. Let us cherish these blessings.”

Elder Valenzuela’s colleague in the Seventy, Elder Marcus B. Nash, invited                                                                 Latter-day Saints to share the gospel’s joy with others in normal, natural ways.

“The need to hold up our light has never been greater in all human history.                                                                     And the truth has never been more accessible — whether it be online,                                                                             in person or through social media,” said Elder Nash.

Brother Bradley R. Wilcox, second counselor in the Young Men general presidency,                                                     shared a message that is both timeless and timely: Worthiness is not flawlessness.

“God loves us as we are, but He also loves us too much to leave us this way.                                                                 `        Growing up unto the Lord is what mortality is all about. Change is what Christ’s Atonement is all about. Not only can Christ resurrect, cleanse, console and heal us, but through it all,                                                                                     He can transform us to become more like Him.”

President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency,                                                                             conducted Saturday evening’s session, which was open for all.                                                                                 Music was provided by a combined choir of students from                                                                                         Brigham Young University.

Young Men General President Steven J. Lund offered the opening prayer.                                                                         Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé provided the session’s benediction.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2021 
Family is Everything…
 191st October Semi-Annual General Conference 
Another outstanding, spiritual day
of hearing from our Prophets, Seers,
and Revelators, plus other senior leaders of 
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 
during the final day of this
October Semi-Annual General Conference.

Summary of the Sunday Morning Session of the                                                                             October 2021 General Conference 

By Sydney Walker, Church News

Individual Talk Summaries

Like the ongoing renovations needed to reinforce the foundation of the                                                                         Salt Lake Temple, now is the time to strengthen one’s personal foundation,                                                 President Russell M. Nelson said at the close of the Sunday morning session                                                         of October 2021 general conference.

When one’s spiritual foundation is built solidly upon the Savior,                                                                                     “you have no need to fear,” he said.

“As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be                                                                 strengthened by His power. Then, when spiritual earthquakes occur,                                                                             you will be able to stand strong because your spiritual foundation is                                                                                 solid and immovable.”\

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Summary of the Sunday Afternoon Session of the                                                                     October 2021 General Conference


 
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By Christine Rappleye, Church News

Individual Talk Summaries

 

Watch the full Sunday afternoon session now.
 

President Russell M. Nelson announced the locations for 13 temples at the end of the Sunday afternoon session of 191st Semiannual General Conference and one temple to undergo reconstruction.


This announcement followed his plea for people to make time for the Lord by doing those things to allow the companionship of the Holy Ghost, focusing on Jesus Christ and attending and serving in the temple.

“We have been given our charge for the next six months. Now, the question is, how will we be different because of what we have heard and felt?”

The Sunday afternoon session concluded the October 2021 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and marked a return to the Conference Center auditorium. The session’s speakers included four of the General Authority Seventies sustained in April, and several shared ways to look to the Savior and weather life’s storms.

Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles opened the session by sharing that through God, one can find faith, courage, wisdom, discernment and trust.

“Likewise, He asks us to keep the light on for each other, to be more forgiving and less judgmental of ourselves and each other, so His Church can be a place we feel at home, whether we are coming for the first time or returning.”

Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles focused on reestablishing the revealed name of the Church — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He shared his appreciation for those who have adjusted to use the full name of the Church and shared the efforts and changes made since President Nelson’s announcement in 2018.

Members generously donated to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, reported Bishop L. Todd Budge, second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric. He also explored how sacrifice is more than simply “giving up” things — it’s a process of becoming holy and coming to know God.

Elder Anthony D. PerkinsGeneral Authority Seventy, pointed that everyone will face trials and suffer in life, there is hope found in the gospel. He offered several principles of hope.

Just as physical hurricanes are governed by natural laws, finding joy in life’s spiritual hurricanes are governed by divine laws and happens when people keep the commandments, said Elder Sean Douglas, a General Authority Seventy, who lived in Texas near the Gulf Coast when Hurricane Harvey struck.

Rather than looking at large changes, doing a little better each day in one thing can help a person improve over time, said Elder Michael A. Dunn, a General Authority Seventy, who noted this one percent principle can apply to many areas of the gospel.

Using his own experiences and others in the Philippines, Elder Carlos G. Revillo Jr., a General Authority Seventy, shared the blessings of living and obeying the principles and ordinances of the gospel.

Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, a General Authority Seventy, challenged Latter-day Saints to remain focused on the matters of eternity by becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ. He offered three lessons: focus on Christ, beware of distractions and that people can be rescued.

The music was performed live by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and the songs were “Glory to God on High,” “I’ll Follow Him in Faith,” “Sing We Now at Parting” “Where Can I Turn for Peace?” “Rejoice the Lord is King” was the congregational hymn.

President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, conducted the session. Elder Matthew S. Holland and Elder Kelly R. Johnson, both General Authority Seventies, offered the prayers.


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October
Carter is home... 
We rendezvoused at 6:30 with our
family at Steve and Natalie's to
welcome Carter home from his
Brazil Salvador South Mission
and
Idaho Pocatello Mission
...and Kimble also home on leave
from his Coast Guard station in
Kodiak, Alaska.
Kimble is also home...
 John, Jackson, Jacee
 Maddie, Gary
 Jackson, Julie
 Jacee, David, Michael, Kelsey, Julie, Josh, Steve
David, Janie, Kimble, Michael, Kelsey,
Julie, Josh, Steve 

 David, William, Gary, Steve
 David, Will, Carter
 Kimble, David, Will, Carter
 Kimble, Sam, Michael, Carter
{I think some were standing on their toes.}
Kimble, Sam, Michael, Carter
{Now Kimble and Michael are really up on their toes!}
Riggy is admiring her four strong cousins.
Janie with these four cousins for which
she drove four hours from Rexburg for them
to be reunited for three hours, and now they
will drive four hours back to Rexburg.
 Brothers and sisters all together again...
 Steve and Natalie together with there kids....
.
Kimble, Steve, Carter with Uncle Gary.
 Kimble, Grama, Carter
So wonderful to be with Carter after his mission,
and with Kimble on leave from his 
U.S. Coast Guard duties in Alaska.
 Jacee enjoying some of her Dad's
roast beef, mashed potatoes 'n gravy
left from Sunday dinner.
 Julie with her two beautiful daughters,
Maddie and Jacee.
What an extra special Sunday this has been!
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I am so thankful for The Plan of Salvation
and the Atonement of  Jesus Christ
that makes this Great Plan operational.

At the end of this October 3rd,
I pray you have had a
restful , peaceful, and  extra spiritual
Sabbath Day...watching the
191st Semi-Annual General Conference.

I share these truths as my testimony to 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 leave this mortal existence.  He loves us just as we are at this very moment, even
as He knows out potential to improve and be all that He knows we
can be.
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Jesus Christ came to earth as The Only Begotten of the Father and fulfilled the Atonement. He is the Redeemer and Savior of all. 
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Joseph Smith was foreordained to be the Prophet of the Restoration.      He is the Restorer of all things.
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President Russell M. Nelson is the Living Prophet today for all the world.  Today he asked us to attend the Temple as often as we can.
And if we can't, to remember the Temple covenants in our mind.
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The Bible is "the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly" and is a Testament of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Mormon is the Word of God and is Another Testament of Jesus Christ. It is the most correct book of any book on earth.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the True Church on the earth today.  
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Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Eileen Albertson Petersen
Saratoga Springs, Utah, U.S.A.
October 3, 2021

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