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THIS WEEK...
November 8-14, 2021
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Family is Everything…
This evening Tammy and Mark Ballard hosted an
Open House for Judy Dunston before she leaves her
Saratoga Springs home of 21 years.
When Judy and Cliff built their home in 2000 at the end of Topaz Road
there were only 4 homes on the block.
Open
House for Judy Dunston – Nov. 8, 2021
At the home of Mark & Tammy Ballard
Saratoga Springs, Utah
Featuring the art work of Cliff Dunston
These are the 57 who could come:
Judy, Tammy, Mark, Judy's daughter
Kristina, Judy's son David and
his daughter Sarah, Judy's long-time
friends Paige, Mary, Doug, Carolyn
Claudia, Melanie,
and these friends from the
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward:
Ted, Roger, Jen, Mo, Eva, Gwynn,
Watson, Clover, Howard, Sharon,
Mike, Missy, Ashlyn, Kylee, Carol,
Eileen, Bryant, Kathie,
Cal, Shauna, Doug, Jodi,
Teage,
David, Amalene, Anya, Adele,
Camie, Curtis, Alissa, Linda B,
Sue, Heather, Tiffany,
David J., Roberta, LeAnn
Paul, Dottie, Clyde, Julia,
Devin, Levi, Carl, Brianne.
Judy posed by Cliff's painting
of the Savior
Art Work of Cliff Dunston
shown at the home of Mark and Tammy Ballard
November 8, 2021
to 57 members of the
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward, plus
other invited guests.
The Farm
Nativity
Bishop's Storehouse
Nativity
Prophet Joseph Smith
Stella 13
about art and then had Judy tell
us about three of her favorite
paintings by Cliff.
about art and art appreciation and about
Heavenly Father's and Christ's appreciation and
love of art in their creating of this beautiful earth
for us to live on.
If you could write it down, I'd love to add it to
this part. Thank you for helping us all be more
aware of the beauty around us and to learn
to appreciate art--for those of us who are not artists.
Judy said Cliff loved nature
She told about the day Cliff rushed in
all excited and had her come with him
to where he had seen some white owls.
He painted them there and then.
This was at the crossroads of
Redwood Road and Pioneer Crossing...
before the latter existed and there was
hardly any traffic.
This is that painting--
White Owls
Bryant and Kathie
Adele, Anja, and Kylee enjoyed the evening.
.
Tammy and Mark are such great hosts.
Before Tammy had Judy tell us about three of
her favorite paintings of Cliff's, she talked about
art and art appreciation. She said her dream was
to be able to show beautiful art in her home. People
don't go to art shows anymore and she is sad about that.
Our beautiful earth shows that the Creators --
Elohim and His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ --
loved beauty. We aren't just born with
"art appreciation" but it can be learned.
Tonight, in addition to Cliff's beautiful art work,
we all appreciated the beauty
in Mark and Tammy's home that they have been working on for 8 years...
and are not finished yet, she said.
Here is just a glimpse of the
lovely Thanksgiving and Autumn decor
in their home that
are highlighting the current season.
Mark is standing by Bryant at the beautiful
front door. I kept trying to take a photo of
the exquisite tile work on the floor of the
entry way...but someone was always
standing on it. Tammy designed it.
I thought she had done the beautiful leaded glass work in the doors.
She said she did the
higher parts of the glass,
and her teacher did
the eye-view level parts.
Pilgrims by a cornacopia...
Glass pumpkins...
Heather asked me to take a photo of the
charming kitchen sink faucet. Her sister
is trying to find a fun faucet for her sink,
so Heather is going to send her this photo.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Family is Everything…
Gary had surgery for his broken ankle
this morning.
Institute 10:00-11:15 every Tuesday Today was the beginning of a new course:
"The Parables of Christ"
Institute Friends,
“Jesus Christ was the greatest teacher who ever taught,” declared President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985). One of the Savior’s most striking teaching methods was His use of parables. Concerning the parables of Jesus, President Howard W. Hunter (1907–95) said: “They are so simple a child can understand, yet profound enough for the sage and philosopher. …
“Each of the parables spoken by the Savior seems to teach a principle or give an admonition regarding the attributes necessary to qualify for exaltation.”
(Judd, Frank F. Jr., Ensign. January, 2003.)
So, “come and see,” what Jesus has in store for you!
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Parables
Matthew 13:13–15; Mark 4:12, 33–34; Luke 8:10; Bible Dictionary, “Parables.”
“Parables of the Master,”
So, “come and see,” what Jesus has in store for you!
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Parables
Matthew 13:13–15; Mark 4:12, 33–34; Luke 8:10; Bible Dictionary, “Parables.”
“Parables of the Master,”
Ensign, July 2007, 40–43.
See you on Tuesday!
See you on Tuesday!
Camie 
Camie Williams is
our outstanding teacher.
We are excited to start
"The Parables of Jesus"
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Family is Everything…
Ladies' Lunch at Kneaders.
The 7 able to come: L-R:
Amalene, Judy, Carol, Sharon,
Eileen, Vickie, Tammy.
Eileen
This is Judy's last lunch with us as
a Saratoga Springs resident.
Sat, Nov 13 she moves
to Washington, Utah...just 12 minutes from
her daughter, Kristina, in St. George.
Judy, Vickie
Clockwise: Judy, Vickie, Tammy,
Sharon, Carol, Eileen.
Amalene came after photo taken,
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My darling daughter-in-law, Natalie,
is cutting my hair at 3:00.
so I sent her photos of the
colorful Ox carts which are a national
symbol of that Central America country.
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For our Wednesday night movie,
Nov 10, 2021
my son, Gary, and I
have chosen "On Moonlight Bay"
with Doris Day and Gordon McRae
from 1951.
We will watch the sequel next Wednesday:
"By the Light of the Silvery Moon"
from 1953.Gary had surgery yesterday and
so we watched it from our separate homes.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Family is Everything…
Armistice Day also known as Veteran's Day
I am thankful for the
Veterans in our family...
Walt's Uncle Tom
Prescott joined the Navy in 1942...right
after war was declared. I think Tom and Marge had been
married in Dec 1940...so they'd been married just over
one year and had a baby daughter. Marge, and
his mother, Maria(h) didn't want him to join.
He told his nephew, Walt: "Some things a
man just has to do that women don't understand."
Toward the end of the war he was stationed
at Sun Valley which had become a
rehab center. He was an Instructor of
Physical Therapy to help with
the rehab of the wounded sailors.
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The Army wouldn't let my Dad join because
he had flat feet. They erroneously thought then
that men with flat feet couldn't march far distances.
So he helped build ships for the Navy at the
Long Beach, California Ship Yards.
Long Beach, California
My Dad's brother Tom Albertson served
in the Navy during World War II.
was a pilot in WWII. He flew over
the hump in India taking supplies
to the Flying Tigers. He brought his
Dad & Mom a small replica of
the Taj Mahal.
was a Marine - 1946 into the 1950s.
Charles Henry Albertson, Sr., 1845-1911
enlisted in the Civil War at age 18, Aug 1862.
August 15, 1862 - He said he was 18.
But his birth date says April 5, 1845,
so he would have only been 17 yrs 4 mos and 10 days
old on August 15, 1862.
{So it looks like he may have lied about his
age to join the army to be a soldier
in the Civil War}
Here is a full-length photo of him
in his uniform and full sword.
Veterans
And in the posterity ofWalt & Eileen Petersen we
have two grandchildren serving
in the military right now:
Michael is with the
U.S. Air Force and is a Captain.
Michael and Aimee
in the U.S. Air Force, and is a Captain, also.
He received his M.D. degree from
U.S.U. Uniformed Services University
of the Health Services.
...and is now serving in a 4-year
Psychiatry Residency...
Daniel and his wife Kelly.
Kimble is serving in the Coast Guard as a
rescue swimmer, stationed in Kodiak, Alaska.
There are probably others in our family who are veterans.
I'll do some further searching.
I'm thankful for all Veterans who have kept
our United States of America strong and free!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Family is Everything…
Happy
Wilkinson Center today.
Michael and Ashley also competed
(Janie will send me some photos)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2021
Family is Everything…
Relief Society Holiday Kickoff Breakfast
at Kaye's home.
"Come enjoy each other's company
and have some peace and relaxation
before the busy holiday season.
Kaye built this Christmas border
for her front door.
Kathie took this photo for me.
Holiday Kickoff Breakfast
Holiday Kickoff Breakfast
Holiday Kickoff Breakfast
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
Relief Society Presidency
Chelsea - President
Rebecca - 2nd Counselor
Laura - Secretary
Kathie - 1st Counselor
Holiday Kickoff Breakfast
Holiday Kickoff Breakfast
Holiday Kickoff Breakfast
Holiday Kickoff Breakfast
Alissa, Amalene, Bonnie, Brianne,
Brin, Brittany, Carol, Chelsea
Eileen
Emily
Heather
Hiroko
Jen
Jennie
Jessica
Julia
Karen
(Rebecca’s neighbor)
Kathie
Kaye
Laura
Linda
Linda
Mariah
Mary
Lu
Nadene
Rebecca
Sadie
Sandra
Sharon
Sherry
Stephanie
Tammy
Vivien
Holiday Kickoff Breakfast
We had a touch of being at the beach...
We had a touch of being at the beach...
We had a touch of being at the beach...
Kaye said this is her favorite tree.
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No matter where we go,
it's always nice to get back home.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2021
Family is Everything…
Primary Children's Program today...
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 November14th,
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.
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Jesus Christ came to earth as The Only Begotten of the Father and fulfilled the Atonement. He is the Redeemer 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.
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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.
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 Petersen
Saratoga Springs, Utah, U.S.A.
November 14, 2021
Next week November 15-21, 2021
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THIS WEEK...
November 15-21, 2021
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Family is Everything…
Today I had an appointment with
my podiatrist, Dr. Scott Rogers who
has moved to the new medical building
at 62 East Thrive Drive, Suite 310.
It is next to the Excel Medical Building
that is just east of the Intersection
of Red Wood Road and Pioneer Crossing.
I came out the back way of our residential
area and turned left at the police station,
then right just past Patriot Park and
some electrical towers, through
the Wander Homes development
being built, to the stop light then
straight north across Pioneer Crossing
and there it is.
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Good scripture and comment...
Daily Scripture: Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy. - 2 Nephi 2:25 |
Daily Quote: Therefore, in essence the purpose of life is to prepare us for the greatest gift of God, eternal life. - Franklin D. Richards |
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Family is Everything…
Institute 10:00-11:15 every Tuesday now Today was
Camie Williams is our outstanding teacher.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Family is Everything…
Ladies' Lunch is at
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For our Wednesday night movie, we
have chosen the sequel "On Moonlight Bay,"
"By the Light of the Silvery Moon" from 1953
with Doris Day and Gordon McRae
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Family is Everything…
For the
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Family is Everything…
Happy
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021
Family is Everything…
Happy
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Family is Everything…
I
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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 November21st,
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 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.
November 21, 2021
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