Monday, October 24, 2022

Traces of Time . . . October 24-30, 2022

 Traces 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.         

THIS WEEK- 
 OCTOBER 24-30, 2022
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021
Family is Everything...                             Sunrise: 7:48 a.m. 
Sunset:  6:35 p.m.
   Today I worked on my blog...   
       

TUESDAY, 0CTOBER 25, 2021

Family is Everything…
 Our grandson, Michael, opened
his mission call this morning.

Michael Fisher - Oct 25, 2022

Called to the Brazil Ribeirao Preto Mission

Here's what his Mom, Janie our daughter, posted on face book:

 A very happy day for our family!! 

MICHAEL received his MISSION CALL to Brazil! We are proud of him and the work that he has done to prepare for this.

Elder Fisher has been called to the
Brazil Ribeirao Preto Mission
entering the MTC January 30, 2023
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Institute at 10:00 
Camie Williams taught
"The Tree of Life"
1 Nephi 8 and 1 Nephi 11
"The Tree of Life"
"The Tree of Life"
"The Tree of Life"
"The Tree of Life"
"The Tree of Life"
"The Tree of Life"
"The Tree of Life"
"The Tree of Life"
"The Tree of Life"
"The Tree of Life"
"The Tree of Life"
The fruit of the tree of life is a symbol 
for the blessings of the 
ATONEMENT OF JESUS CHRIST.
Institute is the best kept secret in our stake.
Camie brings Christ front and center
into our lives each Tuesday morning.
If everyone knew how deep her teachings are,
there would not be a room big enough
to hold those who would want to come.
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Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
 Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off
Fall Festival
Grand Prize: Natalie Burt
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Missy Ballantyne's
Witches table... took 
1st place
Fall Festival
...took 1st place.
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Brinilee and Ammie
Fall Festival
Kids' Costume Parade...
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Linda, Clyde, Julia
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Elise with her Dad and Mom
who flew out from 
Northern Minnesota
Fall Festival Eileen, Linda
Fall Festival
Jennie & Allen...
Fall Festival...
They got these outfits
when they were in Egypt.
Fall Festival
Prizes:
Best Chili...
1st: Mike Ballantyne
2nd: Ryan Williamson
3rd: Jen Cheney
Best table decorations...
Grand Prize: Natalie Burt
1st: Missy Ballantyne
2nd: Monica Buchanan
3rd: Tammy Ballard  
We all had a good time...120
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022
Family is Everything…

   Lunch Bunch was at 

Café Rio in American Fork

They make their own tortillas


 Lots of choices...


Sharon, Judy


 Eileen, Sue

MaryAnn, Carol

 Eight came: L-R clockwise:

Sharon, Judy, MaryAnn,

Carol, Jennie, Eileen,

Sue, Kaye.

Jennie, Eileen, Sue,
Kaye, Sharon, Judy,
MaryAnn, Carol.

Jennie is always at the end,

so we got a photo with her in 

front, and they didn't get
her completely in the photo.

Sharon, Sue, Kaye.

 Sharon, Sue, Eileen

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   Our Wednesday night movie was: 

"The Good Earth" from 1937.
 

  Gary had never seen it. He said: 

"It's not at all what I expected."

We both liked it a lot!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022


                       Family is Everything…
                        
                                                            
I went the Willow Creek Medical 

Center where Dr. Kimball had

an A1C ordered for me.

Fun skeletons in the window...
Haillie knows my son Steve
and his wife Natalie

because she is their neighbor.
 It took three tries to get

a vein that they could

get blood from--the left
arm, the right arm, and
finally from the right hand.

So I ended up with those
colored tapes on my left
arm and right hand.

My friend from lunch bunch--
Carol Richardson posted this
on face book in remembrance
of what would have been 
her and Von's 50th 
Wedding Anniversary.


Gary went as Indiana Jones

to the Older Single Adults

Halloween Dinner and Dance.

 They have many come

to their dinners, firesides,

and dances.

It's warming up...

Maddie in costume for her

BYU Youth Ballroom team

Halloween party.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022
                 
Family is Everything…
  

         

BYU 24 - East Carolina 27                     
Casey at the Bat                                                      Ernest Lawrence Thayer - 1863-1940                                              

Oh, somewhere in this favoured land the sun is shining bright,
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light;
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout,
But there is no joy in Mudville—mighty Casey has struck out.                                                              {Provo}

 {Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic, 

Sung in the Year 1888" is a poem written in 1888 by Ernest Thayer. It was first published anonymously in The San Francisco Examiner on June 3, 1888.}


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022

  
                    Family is Everything…


Elder D. Todd Christofferson

was our Area President when

we served as mission president

and wife, Kathrine.

He and his wife were in our
mission several times during
our three years in the

México Mérida Mission
June 1995-July1998.


 

Daily Scripture: Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you whom I love, and whom I love I also chasten that their sins may be forgiven, for with the chastisement I prepare a way for their deliverance in all things out of temptation, and I have loved you. - Doctrine and Covenants 95:1
Daily Quote: The very experience of enduring chastening can refine us and prepare us for greater spiritual privileges. - D. Todd Christofferson
 
 Something to think about...

"The magical, supernatural force 
that is with us every second is time.
We can't even comprehend it.

 It's such an illusion, 

it's such a strange thing."

— Anthony Hopkins 

 Note from Eileen: You will notice I call

my blog: "Traces of Time..."

 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2022


                     
Family is Everything…
  
                                          
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward...

Primary Childrens Presentation
a

A flashback to three years ago...
     
Rigdon was 5 years old.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2019 

Family is Everything… 

Walt was able to go to Church today because John took him from the car in the wheelchair.

The primary program was about

 J E S U S   C H R I S T.  

Rigdon did so well, 

"I can be like Jesus by loving my

 family," saying his memorized 

part and knew all the songs.

We are so proud of him.
Here we are coming out of Church today...

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

BACK TO TODAY IN 2022...

Then, for our fifth Sunday

Bishop's message, Bishop Cheney

asked Ted Mardesich--

who was our bishop before

Bishop Cheney was sustained

May 2, 2020--

to speak about tithing.








> me

means God is always

does more than I can do.

When I pay my tithing first,

he helps me do more with

the 9/10 I have left, than

I could figure out on my own.


Here's my Sunday picture...

Thank you to Jackson for
'
taking it today.







Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party


Rendezvousing at the
Cousins' Pumpkin

             Carving Party

At the Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party were these cousins and friends...

Isaac, Riggy, Will, Jackson, Sam, Jacee,

 Nick, Madasta, Carter, Anna, Noa.


Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party

,,,and Aunts 'n Uncles, and

Grama...Julie, John, David,

Julie, Grama Eileen, Natalie,

Steve, Gary...

xxx xxx xxx






Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party

The chocolate fountain

is ready...


Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party

"Walle and Eva"

Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party

Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party
Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party

Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party


Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party
Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party
Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party
Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party
Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party

Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party
Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party

Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party
Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party
Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party
Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party
Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party
Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party




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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 30th,

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. 
He knows what our potential is.
Daily Scripture: Be wise in the days of your probation; strip yourselves of all uncleanness; ask not, that ye may consume it on your lusts, but ask with a firmness unshaken, that ye will yield to no temptation, but that ye will serve the true and living God. - Mormon 9:28
Daily Quote: Our Father in Heaven and His Son, Jesus Christ, feel sorrow when we choose to remain in sin, when the gift of repentance made possible through the Atonement can clean, reclaim, and sanctify our lives. - Shayne M. Bowen

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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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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
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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.
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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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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

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: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid. - Isaiah 29:14
Daily Quote: Seven centuries before the birth of Christ, Isaiah foresaw and foretold the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ in these latter days. This is the spiritual kingdom of God moving forward in its divine course to fill the earth, a truly marvelous work and a wonder! - Ezra Taft Benson

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Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Eileen Petersen
October 30, 2022



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Traces 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.         

THIS WEEK- 
 OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2022
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2022
Family is Everything...                             Sunrise: 7:56 a.m. Sunset:  6:26 p.m.
 I had 





                  

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Family is Everything…
Institute at 10:00 
Camie Williams

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Family is Everything…
  

 
Lunch Bunch was at 



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   Our Wednesday night movie was: 

"" from 19
 



 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2022


                       Family is Everything…
                        
                                                            
Happy





FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022
                 
Family is Everything…
  





SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2022

  
                    Family is Everything…
  

 Rendezvousing 



2022 BYU Football Schedule

Sept. 3 – at USF | Win, 50-21

Sept. 10 – Baylor | Win, 26-20 (2OT)

Sept. 17 – at Oregon | Loss, 20-41

Sept. 24 – Wyoming | Win, 38-24

Sept. 29 – Utah State | Win, 38-26

Oct. 8 – vs. Notre Dame | Loss, 20-28

Oct. 15 – Arkansas | Loss, 35-52

Oct. 22 – at Liberty | Loss, 14-41

Oct. 28 – East Carolina | Loss, 24-27

Nov. 5 – at Boise State | 5 p.m. | FS2

Nov. 19 – Utah Tech | 1:30 p.m. | BYUtv

Nov. 26 – at Stanford | TBA





SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022

                     
Family is Everything…
  




** *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 November 6th,

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. 
He knows what our potential is.
*** *** ***
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."

***  *** *** *** ***
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.  Because of the restored Temple Ordinances families can be sealed for eternity.

*** *** ***
Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Eileen Petersen
November 6, 2022

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