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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.
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 22-28, 2022
MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022 Family is Everything... Sunrise: 6:46 a.m. Sunset: 8:15 p.m.
Sunday, August 21 was thetwo-year remembrance ofWalt's graduating to heaven.
Our son, David, sent thesebeautiful flowers in honorof his dad.
Thanks
The Hexagon 
The Hexagon is the
most optimal form used by the Bees, the most efficient, most balanced shape, it represents
Perfected Packing or Sphere Kissing tiling the plane and
the full geometric Vacuum with nesting
self-similarities, in both the big picture and small picture. 1 It is this pattern:
The 6 Around The One, it is the most
optimal form used by the Bees: The Hexagon achieves
the maximum storage of Honey in the maximum of area and space. This is because the
radius of the circle can walk around its circumference precisely 6 times. Thus the tessellation
or tiling of hexagonal geometries is ideal for honeycombs, for building,
Saturn's north pole, and snow-snake structures. It is therefore a
highly balanced system. Perhaps this is why
Carbon has 6 nucleons, 6 protons and 6 electrons, because all that is burnt and
decayed, must ultimately reduce down to carbon black, as a primitive
starting point for the re-structuralization of new form. The Hexagon is no
doubt a key to Atomic structure. Jain 108
Who knew this about a hexagon?*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
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 23, 2021
THIS WEEK-
AUGUST 22-28, 2022
MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022 Family is Everything... Sunrise: 6:46 a.m. Sunset: 8:15 p.m.
two-year remembrance of
Walt's graduating to heaven.
Our son, David, sent these
beautiful flowers in honor
of his dad.
Thanks
The Hexagon
The Hexagon is the most optimal form used by the Bees, the most efficient, most balanced shape, it represents Perfected Packing or Sphere Kissing tiling the plane and the full geometric Vacuum with nesting self-similarities, in both the big picture and small picture. 1 It is this pattern: The 6 Around The One, it is the most optimal form used by the Bees: The Hexagon achieves the maximum storage of Honey in the maximum of area and space. This is because the radius of the circle can walk around its circumference precisely 6 times. Thus the tessellation or tiling of hexagonal geometries is ideal for honeycombs, for building, Saturn's north pole, and snow-snake structures. It is therefore a highly balanced system. Perhaps this is why Carbon has 6 nucleons, 6 protons and 6 electrons, because all that is burnt and decayed, must ultimately reduce down to carbon black, as a primitive starting point for the re-structuralization of new form. The Hexagon is no doubt a key to Atomic structure. Jain 108
Who knew this about a hexagon?
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***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 23, 2021
Family is Everything… The Oldest Star In Universe Is Older Than The Universe Itself
Petersen great-great nieces and nephewin Wendell, Idaho. Phyllis Petersen Bunn is Walt's sister. Her son Mitchell has a daughter, Rebecca Bunn Vipperman who is the current mayor of Wendell. These are her and Justin's darling children starting school today.
Family is Everything… The Oldest Star In Universe Is Older Than The Universe Itself
Petersen great-great nieces and nephew
in Wendell, Idaho. Phyllis Petersen Bunn is Walt's sister. Her son Mitchell has a daughter, Rebecca Bunn Vipperman who is the current mayor of Wendell. These are her and Justin's darling children starting school today.
...and her husband, Justin Vipperman,
is starting his new semester at
College of Southern Idaho where
he is a Professor of History.
Jackson's been a senior at
Westlake High for a week!
When Riggy gets home from
2nd grade, he's ready to
ride bikes with friends.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2022
Ladies' Lunch was at
Kneaders
MaryAnn, Sue
Kaye, Linda B.
Cousins--Katy, Tammy
Linda B. Marlene
Ladies' Lunch had 13
come today...
from Left bottom:
Jeanie, Eileen, Kaye,
Linda B, Marlene, Linda H.
From top right:
Shauna, Katy, Tammy,
MaryAnn, Sue, Faye...
...then Jennie came.
Marlene, Linda H, Shauna 
Last week Jeanie told about
Steve's Dad and Mom when
they first moved into our
residential area--Doug & Laurel. They wanted to get to know their neighbors, so he started
giving out suckers (Tootsie Pops) to the kids in
the neighborhood.
Soon the kids would come and
ring their doorbell and he'd
give them a sucker.
They started calling him
"the sucker man."
So at his funeral they
had Tootsie Pop suckers
to give out.
They still had some left,
so Jeanie said she'd bring
some to share.
And she did!
Music started playing...
these gals have the rhythm!
We have fun at lunch bunch!!
These are the gals that
didn't need to leave early:
Eileen, Jeanie, Jennie,
Linda B, Faye, Linda H,
MaryAnn, Kaye. 
Kneaders most always
has good food and is a
great place to gather
right here in
Saratoga Springs. 
...and soon there will be
Olive Garden, Chick-Fil'a,
and several others.
*** *** *** *** ***Our Wednesday night movie was...
{a tradition our son Gary started
with us when we moved here
in August 2018}
...and her husband, Justin Vipperman,
is starting his new semester at
College of Southern Idaho where
he is a Professor of History.
Jackson's been a senior at
Westlake High for a week!
When Riggy gets home from
2nd grade, he's ready to
ride bikes with friends.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2022
Ladies' Lunch was at
Kneaders
MaryAnn, Sue
Ladies' Lunch had 13
come today...
from Left bottom:
Jeanie, Eileen, Kaye,
Linda B, Marlene, Linda H.
From top right:
Shauna, Katy, Tammy,
MaryAnn, Sue, Faye...
Marlene, Linda H, Shauna
Last week Jeanie told about
Steve's Dad and Mom when
they first moved into our
residential area--Doug & Laurel.
They wanted to get to know
their neighbors, so he started
giving out suckers
(Tootsie Pops) to the kids in
the neighborhood.
Soon the kids would come and
ring their doorbell and he'd
give them a sucker.
They started calling him
"the sucker man."
So at his funeral they
had Tootsie Pop suckers
to give out.
so Jeanie said she'd bring
some to share.
these gals have the rhythm!
didn't need to leave early:
Eileen, Jeanie, Jennie,
Linda B, Faye, Linda H,
MaryAnn, Kaye.
has good food and is a
great place to gather
right here in
Saratoga Springs.
...and soon there will be
Olive Garden, Chick-Fil'a,
and several others.
*** *** *** *** ***
Our Wednesday night movie was...
{a tradition our son Gary started
with us when we moved here
in August 2018}
"Teacher's Pet" from 1958
for the end
of August theme of
back to school.
Gary couldn't cometonight so we watchedat our separate homes.
I'd forgotten how much Iliked this movie. One of thefew Doris Day movies made where she didn't sing. You can just hearher singing the theme song withthe opening credits.*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
"Teacher's Pet" from 1958
for the end
of August theme of
back to school.
Gary couldn't come
tonight so we watched
at our separate homes.
I'd forgotten how much I
liked this movie. One of the
few Doris Day movies made where
she didn't sing. You can just hear
her singing the theme song with
the opening credits.
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022
Family is Everything…
Family is Everything…
Daily Scripture: Ye cannot behold with your natural eyes, for the present time, the design of your God concerning those things which shall come hereafter, and the glory which shall follow after much tribulation. - Doctrine and Covenants 58:3
Daily Quote: God hath made broad our shoulders for the burden. We glory in our tribulation, because we know that God is with us, that He is our friend, and that He will save our souls. - Joseph Smith
FRIDAY,AUGUST 26, 2022
Family is Everything…
Happy Birthday to my
daughter, Jennifer
So fun when Jen & Jerry and
family came to see us in
San Salvador in March 2014...
and we went to the ruins
at Copan in Honduras.
How can that be 8 years ago?!
It was so fun to see Jen last
week when she was in Utah
for BYU Education Week.
Gary, Mom, Jen, Julie & David
got to have dinner with her.
Hope Jen is having a wonderful
day in Rochester!
As, Jerry her husband says:
"Jen is changing the world
for the better--one village
a time."
*** *** *** *** *** *** ****
It is also Walt's brother's
birthday. Dale is 83 today.He is on the far right last
Saturday when we went to
put flowers on Walt's grave
at the Wendell Idaho Cemetery
after our class reunion.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2022 Family is Everything…
Today I typed a lot on
Walt's missionary journal.
In August 1954 when Walt
left on his mission,
the rule was Age 20
to serve a mission.
So he had been to
two years of college.
Here Walt is with his
brother, Dale, age 15,
on Temple Square,
August 1954
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2022 Family isEverything…
Today Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
Sacrament Meeting
Chloe Sorenson and
Amalene South were
the speakers.
Relief Society lesson was: "Is the Plan Working?"
by Elder Adrian Ochoa,
taught by
Brittany Andam.
This is Sunday dinner table setting when the dishwasher
is broken...
...but the roast beef,
mashed potatoes 'n gravy,
carrots, corn, watermelon,
and lemonade are just
as delicious! 
Sundae Sunday at
Steve 'n Natalie's was yummy
as always...
Homemade chocolate chip cookies'n ice cream...
Then photo opp of the just arrived'"Hope ties" from Africa...
David and Will
Four brothers...
Gary, Steve,David, and John.
All wearing "Hope ties"
Showing ties better...
Then the game of KUBB...
KUBB...
KUBB...
KUBB...
KUBB...
And KUBB...
*** *** *** ***
And the Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
Street Snacks were as
fun as the first one
two Sundays ago...
This evening was
Emerald Court, Port Road,
and Wildflower Court.
Such a fun variety ofyummy snacks...Motts assorted fruit snacks,Hi-chew,individual bags of chips,rice krispie treats,'cookies,chocolate dipped graham crackers,tortilla chips and salsa...
Street Snacks
Street Snacks
Street Snacks
Street Snacks
Street Snacks
Street Snacks
Street Snacks
Street Snacks
Street Snacks
Street Snacks
* *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 August 28th,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. Daily Scripture: And he cometh into the world that he may save all men if they will hearken unto his voice; for behold, he suffereth the pains of all men, yea, the pains of every living creature, both men, women, and children, who belong to the family of Adam. - 2 Nephi 9:21
Daily Quote: The Savior is not a silent observer. He Himself knows personally and infinitely the pain we face. - Kent F. Richards
*** *** ***
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: But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you. - 1 Peter 3:15
Daily Quote: We are commanded by God to take this gospel to all the world. That is the cause that must unite us today. Only the gospel will save the world from the calamity of its own self-destruction. Only the gospel will unite men of all races and nationalities in peace. Only the gospel will bring joy, happiness, and salvation to the human family. - Ezra Taft Benson
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the True Church on the earth today. Because of the restored Temple Ordinances families can be sealed for eternity.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.Eileen PetersenAugust 28, 2022
Daily Scripture: Ye cannot behold with your natural eyes, for the present time, the design of your God concerning those things which shall come hereafter, and the glory which shall follow after much tribulation. - Doctrine and Covenants 58:3 |
Daily Quote: God hath made broad our shoulders for the burden. We glory in our tribulation, because we know that God is with us, that He is our friend, and that He will save our souls. - Joseph Smith |
FRIDAY,AUGUST 26, 2022
Family is Everything…
Happy Birthday to my
daughter, Jennifer
So fun when Jen & Jerry and
family came to see us in
San Salvador in March 2014...
and we went to the ruins
at Copan in Honduras.
How can that be 8 years ago?!
It was so fun to see Jen last
week when she was in Utah
for BYU Education Week.
Gary, Mom, Jen, Julie & David
got to have dinner with her.
Hope Jen is having a wonderful
day in Rochester!
As, Jerry her husband says:
"Jen is changing the world
for the better--one village
a time."
*** *** *** *** *** *** ****
It is also Walt's brother's
birthday. Dale is 83 today
.
He is on the far right last
Saturday when we went to
put flowers on Walt's grave
at the Wendell Idaho Cemetery
after our class reunion.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2022
Family is Everything…
Today I typed a lot on
Walt's missionary journal.
In August 1954 when Walt
left on his mission,
the rule was Age 20
to serve a mission.
So he had been to
two years of college.
Here Walt is with his
brother, Dale, age 15,
on Temple Square,
August 1954
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2022
Family isEverything…
Today Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
Sacrament Meeting
Chloe Sorenson and
Amalene South were
the speakers.
Relief Society lesson was:
"Is the Plan Working?"
by Elder Adrian Ochoa,
taught by
Brittany Andam.
setting when the dishwasher
is broken...
mashed potatoes 'n gravy,
carrots, corn, watermelon,
and lemonade are just
as delicious!
Sundae Sunday at
Steve 'n Natalie's was yummy
as always...
Homemade chocolate chip cookies
'n ice cream...
Then photo opp of the just arrived
'
"Hope ties" from Africa...
David and Will
Gary, Steve,
David, and John.
All wearing "Hope ties"
Then the game of KUBB...
KUBB...
*** *** *** ***
And the Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
Street Snacks were as
fun as the first one
two Sundays ago...
This evening was
Emerald Court, Port Road,
and Wildflower Court.
Such a fun variety of
yummy snacks...
Motts assorted fruit snacks,
Hi-chew,
individual bags of chips,
rice krispie treats,
'cookies,
chocolate dipped graham crackers,
tortilla chips and salsa...
Street Snacks
Street Snacks
Street Snacks
Street Snacks
Street Snacks
* *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 August 28th,
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.
Daily Scripture: And he cometh into the world that he may save all men if they will hearken unto his voice; for behold, he suffereth the pains of all men, yea, the pains of every living creature, both men, women, and children, who belong to the family of Adam. - 2 Nephi 9:21 |
Daily Quote: The Savior is not a silent observer. He Himself knows personally and infinitely the pain we face. - Kent F. Richards |
*** *** ***
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: But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you. - 1 Peter 3:15 |
Daily Quote: We are commanded by God to take this gospel to all the world. That is the cause that must unite us today. Only the gospel will save the world from the calamity of its own self-destruction. Only the gospel will unite men of all races and nationalities in peace. Only the gospel will bring joy, happiness, and salvation to the human family. - Ezra Taft Benson |
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the True Church on the earth today. Because of the restored
Temple Ordinances families
can be sealed for eternity.
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.
Eileen Petersen
August 28, 2022
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