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.
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- NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2022
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2022Family is Everything... Sunrise: 7:28 a.m. Sunset: 5:03 p.m.
It was cloudy andcold this morning.
By evening it took John overtwo hours to gethome on his45-minute commutein the snow storm.
Correction for above.I was just 3.5 hours wrong.Here's Julie's post from facebook I just saw:My husband is on hour three of trying to drive home from his office on 42 South. What in the world?!?. Update: took him a total of 5.5 hrs.
Julie made a "comfort food" supperof stew and scones.
The lighting of theSaratoga Springs Christmas treewas postponed,but the lighting of theDraper Tree of Life happened.
. Update: took him a total of 5.5 hrs.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Family is Everything…Institute at 10:00 Camie Williams and Betsy Jones.I didn't go because I'm still coughing,even tho I didn't cough a lot and was wondering if I should have gone,until about 11:00 I had a coughing spell and knew it was the rightthing that I wasn't at Institute.If I don't cough a lot the rest of the day,I plan to go to Lunch Bunch tomorrow.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Family is
Everything… Lunch Bunch was at oneof the new restaurants justopened inSaratoga Springs:
Apollo Burger
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
13 came today
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Then Tammy and Katy
made 13...
Lunch
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13 came today
Our Wednesday night movie was postponed.
Gary's in Sacramento on the job. I've been
working on a summary of the year 2022 to get
ideas for my Christmas letter.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2022
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2022
Family is
Everything… Happy Family time...As we begin
December, this poem touched
a tender spot in my heart:
I love its message.
and thought you might like it too.
I doubt if it's true, but a
very sweet story.
Kinda like
"The Magi"The Christmas Coat
A young man was fumblin' around one day
In a women’s clothing store.
He’d found his wife a Christmas coat
And was headed for the door,
When he bumped into a little boy
That looked like he was lost.
He asked “Mister, can you help me
Find out how much somethin' costs?
Here it's almost Christmas
And the nights are gettin' cold,
Winter time is on us
And my mom don’t have a coat.
I’ve been workin' for the neighbors
And savin' for a time.”
And in his tiny outstretched hand
Was a dollar and a dime.
His gaze went from that big eyed boy
To that pretty Christmas coat,
And he finally cleared away the lump
That had gathered in his throat.
He said “Son,
that’s just what this coat costs
We’re lucky that we found ‘er.”
As he turned around and gave a wink
To the lady at the counter.
She put it in a pretty box
And wrapped it up just so
Then went off to the back
And found a big red Christmas bow.
He said “ I thank you for your help, sir,
And I kindly thank you ma’am.
I hope y’all are gonna have a big Christmas
Cause now I know I am.”
Well the young man walked home busted
Except for the dollar and the dime,
Thinkin he’d just have to buy
The coat another time.
He told his wife that Christmas this year
Wouldn’t be much fun,
As he gently took her in his arms
And told her what he’d done.
She said “ Why you old softie,
I wouldn’t trade you for a farm.
I’ve got two or three old coats
And your love to keep me warm."
She put that money in a matchbox
And placed it beneath their tree.
And said “That is the grandest gift
You could've given me.”
The years went by like years will do
When people are in love.
Their marriage was a golden bond
That was forged by God above.
Then one day came some bitter news
That filled his heart with fright.
The doctor told the old man’s wife
That she was going to lose her sight.
He said “There’s an operation we can do
But it puts me on the spot,
Cause it’s quite a complex procedure,
And it’s going to cost a lot.”
The old man said “Doctor, I’m a failure.
I’ve made no preparation.
We don’t have the money
For that kind of an operation."
The doctor got the strangest look
As he sat there for a while.
And then he slowly nodded
As he broke out in a smile,
He said “Why, sir, you can’t fool me,
You’re a very wealthy man.
You long ago invested
In the world’s best savings plan.
I’ll see she gets the best of care,
She’s going to be just fine.
And the total cost to you old friend
Is a dollar and a dime.”
The old man stared in disbelief
Then he recognized that smile.
The one he’d seen those years ago
On a loving, thoughtful child.
He said “What you gave to me that day
Was more than just a coat.
You gave me the gift of giving
And you gave my mother hope.
My mother’d been mistreated,
Neglected and abused.
But she gave life just one more chance
And it was all because of you.
Now every year she takes that coat
And lays it beneath our tree.
It represents to us the things
That Christmas ought to be.
She says that when we leave this world
For a better home someday,
The only things that we’ll take with us
Are the things we gave away.“
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Family Book Club
December choice is by Brian.
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I have an appointment for every-4-month dental cleaning because I have a peri-gum problem so have to be checked more often than twice a year.
An Oct 3 appt had been made several months before, but when Oct 3 came I was in Rochester, Minnesota for the baptism of my g-dau, Anna. So had canceled the dental appt.
The next opening was Feb. 3. But they would text the patients when an opening became available sooner. I kept missing calling before the appt was taken, so the office scheduler took pity on me and got me an appt for Dec. 1.
Janet did a great job today cleaning my teeth.
Here are the other three fun gals who work in the front office...
Aly, Kristi, and Amy. Thanks for your help.
Since I drove by Zion's Bank from Dr. Greenwood'soffice to Walmart where I needed to getsome Insulin, I went thru the drive-thruand withdrew some cash for December.
When I went to pay for the Insulin, Icouldn't find my bank card.
I paid for the Insulin by cash thendrove back thru the bank drive-thruto see if I had left my bank card.
The gal who had waited on me saidshe remember handing back my bankcard and driver's license withthe pen she gave me to sign thereceipt for receiving the cash.
I had already taken everything out of my purselooking for the card and license.So I opened my car door to see ifthe cards had fallen between mycar seat and the door.
That's when I saw my bank cardand driver's license outside onthe pavement below thedrive-thru window.
Miracle! No one else hadseen them and taken them.A very tender mercy!!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2022
"The Magi"
The Christmas Coat
A young man was fumblin' around one day
In a women’s clothing store.
He’d found his wife a Christmas coat
And was headed for the door,
When he bumped into a little boy
That looked like he was lost.
He asked “Mister, can you help me
Find out how much somethin' costs?
Here it's almost Christmas
And the nights are gettin' cold,
Winter time is on us
And my mom don’t have a coat.
I’ve been workin' for the neighbors
And savin' for a time.”
And in his tiny outstretched hand
Was a dollar and a dime.
His gaze went from that big eyed boy
To that pretty Christmas coat,
And he finally cleared away the lump
That had gathered in his throat.
He said “Son,
that’s just what this coat costs
We’re lucky that we found ‘er.”
As he turned around and gave a wink
To the lady at the counter.
She put it in a pretty box
And wrapped it up just so
Then went off to the back
And found a big red Christmas bow.
He said “ I thank you for your help, sir,
And I kindly thank you ma’am.
I hope y’all are gonna have a big Christmas
Cause now I know I am.”
Well the young man walked home busted
Except for the dollar and the dime,
Thinkin he’d just have to buy
The coat another time.
He told his wife that Christmas this year
Wouldn’t be much fun,
As he gently took her in his arms
And told her what he’d done.
She said “ Why you old softie,
I wouldn’t trade you for a farm.
I’ve got two or three old coats
And your love to keep me warm."
She put that money in a matchbox
And placed it beneath their tree.
And said “That is the grandest gift
You could've given me.”
The years went by like years will do
When people are in love.
Their marriage was a golden bond
That was forged by God above.
Then one day came some bitter news
That filled his heart with fright.
The doctor told the old man’s wife
That she was going to lose her sight.
He said “There’s an operation we can do
But it puts me on the spot,
Cause it’s quite a complex procedure,
And it’s going to cost a lot.”
The old man said “Doctor, I’m a failure.
I’ve made no preparation.
We don’t have the money
For that kind of an operation."
The doctor got the strangest look
As he sat there for a while.
And then he slowly nodded
As he broke out in a smile,
He said “Why, sir, you can’t fool me,
You’re a very wealthy man.
You long ago invested
In the world’s best savings plan.
I’ll see she gets the best of care,
She’s going to be just fine.
And the total cost to you old friend
Is a dollar and a dime.”
The old man stared in disbelief
Then he recognized that smile.
The one he’d seen those years ago
On a loving, thoughtful child.
He said “What you gave to me that day
Was more than just a coat.
You gave me the gift of giving
And you gave my mother hope.
My mother’d been mistreated,
Neglected and abused.
But she gave life just one more chance
And it was all because of you.
Now every year she takes that coat
And lays it beneath our tree.
It represents to us the things
That Christmas ought to be.
She says that when we leave this world
For a better home someday,
The only things that we’ll take with us
Are the things we gave away.“
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Family Book Club
December choice is by Brian.
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
I have an appointment for every-4-month dental cleaning because I have a peri-gum problem so have to be checked more often than twice a year.
An Oct 3 appt had been made several months before, but when Oct 3 came I was in Rochester, Minnesota for the baptism of my g-dau, Anna. So had canceled the dental appt.
The next opening was Feb. 3. But they would text the patients when an opening became available sooner. I kept missing calling before the appt was taken, so the office scheduler took pity on me and got me an appt for Dec. 1.
Janet did a great job today cleaning my teeth.
Here are the other three fun gals
who work in the front office...
Aly, Kristi, and Amy. Thanks for your help.
Family is
Everything…
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
Christmas Party
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
Christmas Party
69 Nativities were brought
to display...
Cookie and Hot Chocolate Bar
The Christmas Story in Silhouette
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022
Family is
Everything…
Rendezvousing with family at
Maddie's BYU Youth Ballroom
Winter Showcase Program
3:00 p.m. at Payson High School
Supper after...
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022
Family is
Everything… Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
Cousins' Christmas Party at
David & Julie's home in Draper
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
Cousins' Christmas Party
4 December 2022 - Salt Lake City First Presidency Christmas Devotional
A Summary of the 2022 First Presidency Christmas Devotional
“Christmas is a time to eliminate arrogance and provocation, to subdue criticism, to practice patience and to de-emphasize differences among people,” President Oaks says
Four leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, along with the faith’s
world-famous choir, spent over an hour Sunday night focused on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
“Christmas is a time to remember that we are all children of a Father in Heaven, who gave his Only Begotten Son that all would be redeemed from death, and who has offered the blessings of salvation and exaltation to all mankind on the same conditions,” said President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency during the Church’s annual First Presidency Christmas devotional in the Conference Center on Temple Square.
Daily Scripture: But behold, if ye will awake and arouse your faculties, even to an experiment upon my words, and exercise a particle of faith, yea, even if ye can no more than desire to believe, let this desire work in you, even until ye believe in a manner that ye can give place for a portion of my words. - Alma 32:27
Daily Quote: Recognizing the Savior’s spiritual light begins with our willingness to believe. Every day each of us faces a test. It is the test of our lifetimes: will we choose to believe in Him and allow the light of His gospel to grow within us, or will we refuse to believe and insist on traveling alone in the dark? The Savior provides His gospel as a light to guide those who choose to believe in and follow Him. - L. Whitney Clayton
** *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 December 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. 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 December 4, 2022
Daily Scripture: Behold, this I have given unto you as a parable, and it is even as I am. I say unto you, be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine. - Doctrine and Covenants 38: 27
Daily Quote: The doctrine of belonging comes down to this for each of us: I am one with Christ in the gospel covenant. - D. Todd Christofferson
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Four leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, along with the faith’s
world-famous choir, spent over an hour Sunday night focused on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
“Christmas is a time to remember that we are all children of a Father in Heaven, who gave his Only Begotten Son that all would be redeemed from death, and who has offered the blessings of salvation and exaltation to all mankind on the same conditions,” said President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency during the Church’s annual First Presidency Christmas devotional in the Conference Center on Temple Square.
Daily Scripture: But behold, if ye will awake and arouse your faculties, even to an experiment upon my words, and exercise a particle of faith, yea, even if ye can no more than desire to believe, let this desire work in you, even until ye believe in a manner that ye can give place for a portion of my words. - Alma 32:27 |
Daily Quote: Recognizing the Savior’s spiritual light begins with our willingness to believe. Every day each of us faces a test. It is the test of our lifetimes: will we choose to believe in Him and allow the light of His gospel to grow within us, or will we refuse to believe and insist on traveling alone in the dark? The Savior provides His gospel as a light to guide those who choose to believe in and follow Him. - L. Whitney Clayton |
I pray you have had a
restful , peaceful, and spiritual
Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as my testimony to you...
Daily Scripture: Behold, this I have given unto you as a parable, and it is even as I am. I say unto you, be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine. - Doctrine and Covenants 38: 27 |
Daily Quote: The doctrine of belonging comes down to this for each of us: I am one with Christ in the gospel covenant. - D. Todd Christofferson |
