Traces of Time . . .Aug 29-Sep 4 {Last week: Scroll to end and click "Older Posts" at bottom right.}
On this blog I share with family and friends my daily thoughts, doings, what interests me, and--at times--tributes to my eternal sweetheart, Walt, who graduated to heaven on 8-21-2020.
Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come.
Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come.
THIS WEEK- AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 4, 2022MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2022 Family is Everything... Sunrise: 6:52 a.m. Sunset: 8:04 p.m.Daily Scripture: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. - Romans 15:13
Daily Quote: Hope is not knowledge, but rather the abiding trust that the Lord will fulfill His promise to us. It is confidence that if we live according to God’s laws and the words of His prophets now, we will receive desired blessings in the future. It is believing and expecting that our prayers will be answered. It is manifest in confidence, optimism, enthusiasm, and patient perseverance. - Dieter F. Uchtdorf
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021
Daily Scripture: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. - Romans 15:13 |
Daily Quote: Hope is not knowledge, but rather the abiding trust that the Lord will fulfill His promise to us. It is confidence that if we live according to God’s laws and the words of His prophets now, we will receive desired blessings in the future. It is believing and expecting that our prayers will be answered. It is manifest in confidence, optimism, enthusiasm, and patient perseverance. - Dieter F. Uchtdorf |
Family is Everything….I've been typing Walt's missionary journal.When he left Salt Laker City--Saturday, August 21, 1954--on the train-- "after just four days' training in the 'mission home' which was in a hotel in Salt Laker City, his family was at the train station to tell him goodbye, but he said he "called Barbara" from a payphone booth to tell her goodbye. So I copied her photo from the high school annual to show our posterity who Walt's girl friend was when he left on his mission. She was 17 just starting her senior year at Wendell High School (Idaho). The rule then was a young man had to be 20 years old to serve a mission, so Walt had completed two years of college, majoring in civil engineering.Barbara was pretty, talented, and smart. I feel really blessed that it didn't work out when he got home from his mission 2 1/2 years later (March 1957).I was just starting my 9th grade when Walt left on his mission in 1954.In photo of class officers I'm second from left. I'm first in the single pictures, becausemy maiden was Albertson. I am loving typing his journal. I'm up to November 1954. It's a spiritual journey seeing what he was doing and feeling each day as he served. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2022
Ladies' Lunch was at Magleby's in Springville. I think this is our thirdannual trip to go there and thendo a tour at the Springville Museum of
Art to the Quilt Festival this time of year.
Tammy, Kathie
Carol, Jen.
Jen, Sue's darling daughter
had fun telling
us that she was born when
her Mom was in Egypt.
Doc's Wednesday buffethas prime rib, two chicken choices,two fish choices, ravioles,two potato choices, twosalads, fruit, and out-of-this worlddessert table!Katy and her darling daughter, Emma, who hasrecently graduated fromBYU Idaho and will soonbe student teachingin Ogden.
Sue, Eileen.
Eight were able to come today.
L-R: Carol, Jen, Sue,Kathie, Eileen, Tammy,Katy, Emma. This enlarged photo won'tshow everyone but willshow our fun round table
at Magleby's, this elegant restaurant...for the 48th AnnualUtah Quilt Show.
Blue Mosaic stained glassdepicting a quilt...
daughter, Jen, who areboth quilters andgreat seamstresses.the blue ribbonSunflower quilt."His Majesty the Tree"which got Best of Show.It had many shiny jewelsand tiny gold chains sewninto it.by the Tahiti quilt becauseI love palm trees.
We served 9 1/2 years on4 missions in countriesthat have palm trees.
(Actually, Walt served12 years becausehis mission as a youngman was in Uruguay-Paraguay for 2 1/2 years.)about SpringvilleMark's impressiveFlowMax ManufacturingCompany that is inSpringville.us, Tammy.lunch at Magleby's andgoing to the Quilt Show.
We always miss those who can't come.
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Art to the Quilt Festival this time of year.
Sue, Eileen.
Eight were able to come today.
Our Wednesday night movie...
To end our "Back to School" theme forAugust we watched
the 1955 "Blackboard Jungle." in December 2018. after we'd been here 4 months. We watched Christmas movies. We've seen a lot of great movies each Wednesday since then.
The last movie Walt saw with us was Walt Disney's Pinnochio on July 19, 2020. I'm thankful Gary still watches movies with me on Wednesdays.
Family is Everything… Steven texted a few days ago that our Family Book Club book for September will be...
Essentialsim byGreg McKeown Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less/Originally published
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***I saw Friday that I had missed my 1:00 appointment today for a hearingre-evaluation with Jennifer Sadler at Costco. Such a sinking feeling!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 Family is Everything…
Today John drove to Idahoto move his Mom, Vicki,from Burley to here--Saratoga Springs tomorrow.
*** *** ***Costco re-scheduled me for Sep 22.
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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Utah Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell is saying goodbye to Utahns after a trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The basketball star took to social media Friday to give a farewell message to fans, as well as long-time Jazz Head Coach Quin Snyder.
“Thank you for the memories and the incredible times…” Mitchell states. “You guys watched me grow up on and off the floor…”
The goodbye comes after the Jazz traded the all-star guard to the Cavaliers in exchange for three players and three first round draft picks.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Utah Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell is saying goodbye to Utahns after a trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The basketball star took to social media Friday to give a farewell message to fans, as well as long-time Jazz Head Coach Quin Snyder.
“Thank you for the memories and the incredible times…” Mitchell states. “You guys watched me grow up on and off the floor…”
The goodbye comes after the Jazz traded the all-star guard to the Cavaliers in exchange for three players and three first round draft picks.
Judge each day not by the harvest you reap
but by the seeds you plant.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 Family is Everything…
Football Season begins We moved a lot when my children were younger. It
was hard but they always had one constant…this home. It’s hard to believe that
this modest, small house could possibly hold so many memories; so much
laughter, a measure of tears, some family arguments but mostly lots and lots of
love. We moved my mom out of this home yesterday…and said goodbye to the heart
of our family. This home, this place, this feeling, that we all love so much.
It sheltered us when we needed to go there and heal…it held countless Thanksgiving
dinners and backyard campouts, and family reunions. It was where my dad took
his last breath and it gave us strength and held us up. I know it’s only a
place. I know there will be new adventures and many more reunions and family
gatherings, but I will always miss this little, quirky house with its bright
orange kitchen countertops and outdated bathrooms…and the tangible feeling of
peace and love that radiated to all of us when we opened the front door. It
feels like such a loss…but as with any loss, you have to be so grateful you had
such a wonderful place to call home. #idahome #grateful
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 Family isEverything…
Today is Rigdon's birthday...
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward6 Testimonies were shared by: David South,Cynthia Vaillancourt, Nadine Flether,Deliah Kohler, Bob Turner, Brooke Branchflower.
As Clyde Witham said inSunday School class:The testimonies shared todayhave strengthened my testimony.
Today's Gospel Doctrine classwas on Isaiah.
Great are the words of
ISAIAH!IsaiahIsaiahJulie now parks by theback door of the Church...
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***Bridger and Max came over
for birthday cake and ice cream.
move to Saratoga Springs
yesterday.
sisters wrote about the move.
Geni's face book post today...We [Geni and her husband] moved a lot when my children were younger. It
was hard but they always had one constant…this home. It’s hard to believe that
this modest, small house could possibly hold so many memories; so much
laughter, a measure of tears, some family arguments but mostly lots and lots of
love. We moved my mom out of this home yesterday…and said goodbye to the heart
of our family. This home, this place, this feeling, that we all love so much.
It sheltered us when we needed to go there and heal…it held countless Thanksgiving
dinners and backyard campouts, and family reunions. It was where my dad took
his last breath and it gave us strength and held us up. I know it’s only a
place. I know there will be new adventures and many more reunions and family
gatherings, but I will always miss this little, quirky house with its bright
orange kitchen countertops and outdated bathrooms…and the tangible feeling of
peace and love that radiated to all of us when we opened the front door. It
feels like such a loss…but as with any loss, you have to be so grateful you had
such a wonderful place to call home. #idahome #grateful...
Back of the house.
View to east from side of house.
** *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 September 4th,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.Daily Scripture: Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. - Psalm 150:6
Daily Quote: I think the Latter-day Saints have a great obligation pressing in upon them to rejoice in the Lord, to praise him for his goodness and grace, to ponder his eternal truths in their hearts, and to set their hearts on righteousness. - Bruce R. McConkie
*** *** ***Jesus Christ came to earth as The Only Begotten of the Father and fulfilled the Atonement. He is the Redeemer of all. *** *** ***
*** *** ***I am thankful for the guidance of the Holy Ghost as the third member of the Godhead. Walt said to me once: "I look forward to thanking the Holy Ghost in person when I get to Heaven. I don't think we give Him enough credit for all He does."Daily Scripture: And blessed are all they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled with the Holy Ghost. - 3 Nephi 12:6
Daily Quote: We have been promised the constant companionship of the third member of the Godhead and hence the privilege of receiving revelation for our own lives. - Sheri L. Dew
*** *** *** *** ***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: This life became a probationary state; a time to prepare to meet God; a time to prepare for that endless state which has been spoken of by us, which is after the resurrection of the dead. - Alma 12:24
Daily Quote: I invite you to diligently learn about and appreciate the eternal importance of temple covenants, temple ordinances, and temple worship as you strive to come unto the Savior. - David A. Bednar
*** *** ***Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
I pray you have had a
restful , peaceful, and spiritual
Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as my testimony to you...
Daily Scripture: Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. - Psalm 150:6 |
Daily Quote: I think the Latter-day Saints have a great obligation pressing in upon them to rejoice in the Lord, to praise him for his goodness and grace, to ponder his eternal truths in their hearts, and to set their hearts on righteousness. - Bruce R. McConkie |
Daily Scripture: And blessed are all they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled with the Holy Ghost. - 3 Nephi 12:6 |
Daily Quote: We have been promised the constant companionship of the third member of the Godhead and hence the privilege of receiving revelation for our own lives. - Sheri L. Dew |
Daily Scripture: This life became a probationary state; a time to prepare to meet God; a time to prepare for that endless state which has been spoken of by us, which is after the resurrection of the dead. - Alma 12:24 |
Daily Quote: I invite you to diligently learn about and appreciate the eternal importance of temple covenants, temple ordinances, and temple worship as you strive to come unto the Savior. - David A. Bednar |
NEXT WEEK SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2022Traces of Time . . . {Last week: Scroll to end and click "Older Posts" at bottom right.}
On this blog I share with family and friends my daily thoughts, doings, what interests me, and--at times--tributes to my eternal sweetheart, Walt, who graduated to heaven on 8-21-2020.
Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come.
Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come.