Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Traces of Time . . . October 4-10, 2021

 Traces of Time . . .                                                     (To see last week's blog post--scroll down to the end of this week, then September 27-October 3, 2021 will be there. If it's not, hit "Older Posts" at the bottom right.

THIS WEEK...

October 4=10, 2021
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021 
Family is Everything…
My appointment with the Retina Consultants--
Dr. Michael Goff, 4400 South 200 East, Suite 200,
Salt Lake City was today at 2:30.
I really appreciate Gary driving me.
I was diagnosed with the early beginning of
Macular Degeneration on March 1, 2021.
It was caught early because David saw a tiny spot
on my retina and sent me to these Retina Consultants.
I received my first eye injection that day, and
every month: April 9, May 10, June 18, July ,
Aug 16, then my photos showed the progression
in such good control that I could go 7 weeks.
My 7th eye injection was today, Oct. 4.
The photos today show that I will go 7 more
weeks, to Nov. 22, and then Dr. Goff said
I could probably go 2 months between, and
hopefully be stretched out incrementally till
6 months or more. 
Thanks, Gary, for taking the afternoon to drive
me there and back.
I am so blessed to have sins and daughters who 
take such good care of me.
Which also includes their spouses.
And, especially, I am thankful for Julie and John who remodeled 
their home in 2018 for Walt and me to have
this "Cozy Cottage" to live in.
 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 
Family is Everything…
Happy Birthday to my nephew, Michael Robertson.
He is 11 years younger than his brother,
whose birthday was last Tuesday.
Institute 10:00-11:15 every Tuesday now                                                         Today was Chapters 40-41 in
Saints, Vol 1."United in an Everlasting Covenant"                                             and "God Will Be the Judge"
Camie Williams is our outstanding teacher.    
Today - Joseph Smith received the revelation
on eternal marriage in 1842. He dictated it as
Doctrine and Covenants 131-132 on July 12, 1843.
The first eternal marriage is these latter days
was recorded on May 16, 1843 when Joseph Smith
sealed Benjamin and Melissa Johnson in Ramus, IL.
Joseph and Emma Smith were sealed
for time and eternity on
May 28, 1843, in the Red Brick Store
in Nauvoo, Illinois.
Today
Today
Today

LesToday

Today 
"While visiting Benjamin and Melissa Johnson at their home in Ramus, Illinois, on May 16, 1843, the Prophet Joseph Smith taught that entering into the new and everlasting covenant of marriage is required for exaltation (see D&C 131:1–4) and then sealed the couple for eternity. About two weeks later, Joseph and Emma Smith were sealed for eternity in Joseph Smith’s Red Brick Store in Nauvoo, Illinois. During this time, Joseph also continued to obey the Lord’s commandment to practice plural marriage. Emma consented to several of Joseph’s plural marriages but struggled to accept the practice. At that time, revelation that Joseph Smith had previously received from the Lord concerning plural marriage had not yet been recorded. Hyrum Smith, believing that he could convince Emma that plural marriage was of God, asked Joseph to record a revelation on plural marriage. On July 12, 1843, Joseph Smith dictated the revelation now recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 132, which explains principles of eternal marriage and the practice of plural marriage.
May 16, 1843

While visiting Ramus, Illinois, Joseph Smith taught that eternal marriage is required for exaltation (see D&C 131).

May 28, 1843

Joseph and Emma Smith were sealed for eternity.

Late June, 1843

Officers attempted to arrest Joseph Smith and take him to Missouri to be tried on false charges.

July 12, 1843

Joseph Smith dictated a revelation on eternal marriage and the practice of plural marriage (see D&C 132).                                                                                                Student Readings

Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days, Volume 1, The Standard of Truth, 1815–1846 (2018), chapters 40–41     Today there were 13 students...11 are in this photo with the Institute teacher, Camie Williams.  The ones I know are, front row, L-R: Camie, Carol, __, Sue, Joanie. Second row: __. Ashey. ___, Hiroko, __. Back: Bob.

Bob took this photo so I could be in it...front row, far right, Eileen.
Sue, Joanie, and Carol talk with Camie after class.
Brittany had missed being in the group photo.
Here is the the beautiful Centennial Ward building we have class in.
It's looking more and more like Fall.
Today I saw this information about the 13 new temples announced at General Conference and about how many new temples President Nelson has announced since he became president in January 2018, as well as how many total temples are in operation plus how many under construction or announced.

In the Sunday afternoon session of general conference, 

President Russell M. Nelson announced 13 new temples in the following locations:

The prophet also said that following the dedication of the Orem Utah Temple, reconstruction of the Provo Utah Temple would begin. The Provo Utah Temple was originally dedicated in 1972.

Since becoming the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Nelson has announced temples in every general conference. The Ephraim Utah Temple was announced in May 2021. In total, the prophet has announced 83 temples:

In his Sunday afternoon remarks, President Nelson said, “As I emphasized this morning, please make time for the Lord in His holy house. Nothing will strengthen your spiritual foundation like temple service and temple worship.”

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has 265 temples announced, under construction, or operating.

Read more about the Church in each of the new temple locations at Newsroom.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021 
Family is Everything…
Ladies' Lunch is at       
Sharon Howell's second time planning it.



*** *** ***
For our Wednesday night movie, we
have chosen for October a Halloween related theme,
starting tonight with "Dracula" from 1931.


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 2021 
 Family is Everything…
For the


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2021 
Family is Everything…
Aimee learned today that when I was first told
where our names should be on the headstone,
I got mixed up.
So, thankfully, the error has been corrected,
and our names are now in the correct positions.
Walt's name in on the right.
My name is on the left.
Aimee is working out details with the
detailer to come up with a final draft that will work.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2021 
Family is Everything…
 We
BYU vs Boise State 1:30 p.m. MDT
at LaVell Edwards' Stadium in Provo.
Steve and Natalie, Kimble, Carter, and 
Michael Fisher are coming to watch
the game. 
It's a sad day in Mudville...
the BYU Cougars struck out!
BYU 17 - Boise State Broncos 26.
We lost.

Then Steve, Natalie, Kimble, Carter, Michael Fisher, 
Gary, and I rendezvoused at R&R Bar-B-Que in American Fork with Jen and Josh coming after their
3-day writing workshop in SLC,
before their flight back to
Minnesota Sunday morning.
After dinner, Jen had a meeting back in Provo.
Josh Brewer went with

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2021 
Family is Everything…
In our Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward,
9 shared their testimony: David South,
Dean Fletcher, LeAnn Hunt, Rebecca Sterritt,
Nadine Fletcher, Bonnie Van Orden,
Doug Graham, Sharon Mardesich, and
Jessica Van Orden. Sister Van Orden is
just home from her mission. Her mission
report is next Sunday. Oct. 17.
Carol Richardson gave a great lesson in
Relief Society on General Conference.
The spirit was very strong.
She had a one line summary for each
of the 39 talks that she had on a handout.
*** *** ***
Thanks, Ben, for taking my photo today.



After Sunday naps, we shucked some corn
for Julie to freeze. We watched the Halloween
movie "Hocus Pocus" which is an October
tradition for the family.

John got back from Burley they evening. He
drove there yesterday to help his Dad and Mom



*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
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 10th,
I pray you have had a
restful , peaceful, and spiritual
Sabbath Day...

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.
*** *** ***
Jesus Christ came to earth as The Only Begotten of the Father and fulfilled the Atonement. He is the Redeemer of all. 
*** *** ***
Joseph Smith was foreordained to be the Prophet of the Restoration.  He is the Restorer of all things.
*** *** ***
President Russell M. Nelson is the Living Prophet today for all the world. 
*** *** ***
The Bible is "the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly" and is a Testament of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.
*** *** ***
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.
*** *** ***
Daily Scripture: And how be it my church save it be called in my name? For if a church be called in Moses’ name then it be Moses’ church; or if it be called in the name of a man then it be the church of a man; but if it be called in my name then it is my church, if it so be that they are built upon my gospel. - 3 Nephi 27:8
Daily Quote: The identity and destiny of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints require that we be called by His name. In these coming days, we will be called by the name of Jesus Christ. - Neil L. Andersen
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the True Church on the earth today.  
*** *** ***
Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Eileen Petersen
Saratoga Springs, Utah, U.S.A.
October 10, 2021

Next week October 18 - October 24, 2021

Traces of Time . . .                                                     (To see last week's blog post--scroll down to the end of this week, then September 11-October 17, 2021 will be there. If it's not, hit "Older Posts" at the bottom right.

THIS WEEK...

October 18-24, 2021
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021 
Family is Everything…
My

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 
Family is Everything…
 to 

Institute 10:00-11:15 every Tuesday now                                                         Today was Chapters 44-45 in
Saints, Vol 1.
Camie Williams is our outstanding teacher.    


 
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021 
Family is Everything…
Ladies' Lunch is at       
Sharon Howell's 

** *** ***
For our Wednesday night movie, we
have chosen "

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 
 Family is Everything…
For the


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021 
Family is Everything…
Happy 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021 
Family is Everything…
 We 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021 
Family is Everything…
I 
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
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 24th,
I pray you have had a
restful , peaceful, and spiritual
Sabbath Day...

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.
*** *** ***
Jesus Christ came to earth as The Only Begotten of the Father and fulfilled the Atonement. He is the Redeemer of all. 
*** *** ***
Joseph Smith was foreordained to be the Prophet of the Restoration.  He is the Restorer of all things.
*** *** ***
President Russell M. Nelson is the Living Prophet today for all the world. 
*** *** ***
The Bible is "the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly" and is a Testament of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.
*** *** ***
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.
*** *** ***
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the True Church on the earth today.  
*** *** ***
Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Eileen Petersen
Saratoga Springs, Utah, U.S.A.
October 24, 2021



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