TRACES OF TIME . . ."Time moves slowly, but passes quickly."
“The Color Purple” by Alice Walker, 1982 {Last week: Scroll to end and click "Older Posts" 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.
"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly."
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- MAY 15-21, 2023
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- MAY 15-21, 2023
MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023
Family is Everything… Sunrise: 6:09 a.m.
Sunset: 8:38 p.m.
Day 3 of coughing...
Not fun!
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TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023
Family is Everything… Institute - Lesson 28
taught by Betsy
"Come Unto Christ"
The Big Finale
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023
Family is Everything… Institute - Lesson 28
taught by Betsy
"Come Unto Christ"
The Big Finale
Institute is one of the highlights
of my week. I love learning eternal
truths. Camie is a
phenomanal teacher.
And so is Betsy.
Camie told us
all goodbye.
She is being
released because
she has been called
into our ward
Young Women's presidency.
We had 21 at Institute today.
Institute
This is our last class
for the 2022-2023 season.
Institute
Russ took this photo
so I could be in it.
Sorry that the frame on my
camera is a little off
and the outside shows
more than the camera takes.
Sorry Betsy didn't show on
the side.
Institute
I'm leaving all class
photos in so you can
choose the one where your
eyes are not closed or
you like your smile better.
Copy and save whatever
you'd like as a remembrance
of the incredible Institute
class we've been blessed
to be a part of.
Institute
Russ Jones, Betsy's
husband is a big help always.
Thank you Camie
for teaching
us in Institute since
January 7, 2020
Here's that blog
post from 3 years
ago.TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 , 2020
Family is Everything…
Institute resumed today after
the
Holiday break from November 20-January 7.
Institute was
Chapters 15, 16, and 17
of Saints - 1816-1846
The Standard of Truth
taught today by Sue Spencer.
The new co-teacher, Camie Williams,
from the Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
was introduced.
(minus that time that
the Covid pandemic closed
everything down).
Institute -- We'll see you again in
September for a new semester and
new course. Betsy asked us to send
her any choices you have in mind for the
new course of study.
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Natalie came to cut my hair.
I sure do appreciate it.
Family is Everything…
Institute resumed today after
the
Holiday break from November 20-January 7.
Institute was
Chapters 15, 16, and 17
of Saints - 1816-1846
The Standard of Truth
taught today by Sue Spencer.
The new co-teacher, Camie Williams,
from the Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
was introduced.
(minus that time that
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The Board of Trustees of Brigham Young University–Idaho (BYU–Idaho) has named Elder Alvin F. Meredith III (known by friends as “Trip”) as the school’s 18th president. He will succeed Henry J. Eyring, who has led the university since 2017, on August 1, 2023.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, made the announcement during a BYU–Idaho devotional in Rexburg, Idaho, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
“I rejoice that in the months and years ahead, you will be blessed by the leadership and influence of President Alvin F. Meredith and Sister Jennifer Meredith,” Elder Christofferson said to thousands of students assembled in the BYU–Idaho Center for the weekly Tuesday devotional.
Elder Christofferson praised President and Sister Eyring for their service.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023
Family is Everything… Lunch Bunch was at
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The Board of Trustees of Brigham Young University–Idaho (BYU–Idaho) has named Elder Alvin F. Meredith III (known by friends as “Trip”) as the school’s 18th president. He will succeed Henry J. Eyring, who has led the university since 2017, on August 1, 2023.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, made the announcement during a BYU–Idaho devotional in Rexburg, Idaho, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
“I rejoice that in the months and years ahead, you will be blessed by the leadership and influence of President Alvin F. Meredith and Sister Jennifer Meredith,” Elder Christofferson said to thousands of students assembled in the BYU–Idaho Center for the weekly Tuesday devotional.
Elder Christofferson praised President and Sister Eyring for their service.
China Isle in
American Fork...
We had 9 today.
Clockwise from bottom left:
Jennie, Nadine, Linda H, Sharon,
Sue, MaryAnn, Kaye, Tammy...
...and Eileen.
We always miss those who can't come.
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Our Wednesday night movie was:
My Mom's favorite movie--
"Topper" from 1937.
Wikipedia said this was the first
black and white movie to be
colorized. We just found
the black and white version.
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I always enjoy it when Gary comes on
Wednesday evenings to watch a movie
together. Instead of meeting with his
older single adults group Thursday,
he will be at a work retreat in Park City.
Wikipedia said this was the first
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THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 Family is Everything…
This is the first thing I read
this morning.
I have not seen this artist's
depiction of the
Savior before.
CHRIST – Speaking with Him - Quote from Jeffrey R. Holland
I am not certain just what our
experience will be on Judgment Day, but I will be very surprised if at some
point in that conversation, God does not ask us exactly what Christ asked
Peter: “Did you love me?” I think He will want to know if in our very mortal,
very inadequate, and sometimes childish grasp of things, did we at least
understand one commandment, the first and greatest commandment of them all—“Thou
shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with
all thy strength, and with all thy mind.”
And if at such a moment we can stammer
out, “Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee,” then He may remind us that the
crowning characteristic of love is always loyalty. “If ye love me, keep my
commandments,” Jesus said. So we have neighbors to bless, children to protect,
the poor to lift up, and the truth to defend. We have wrongs to make right,
truths to share, and good to do. In short, we have a life of devoted
discipleship to give in demonstrating our love of the Lord. We can’t quit and
we can’t go back. After an encounter with the living Son of the living God,
nothing is ever again to be as it was before..
Jeffery R Holland
Artist Unknown
CHRIST – Speaking with Him - Quote from Jeffrey R. Holland
I am not certain just what our
experience will be on Judgment Day, but I will be very surprised if at some
point in that conversation, God does not ask us exactly what Christ asked
Peter: “Did you love me?” I think He will want to know if in our very mortal,
very inadequate, and sometimes childish grasp of things, did we at least
understand one commandment, the first and greatest commandment of them all—“Thou
shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with
all thy strength, and with all thy mind.”
And if at such a moment we can stammer
out, “Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee,” then He may remind us that the
crowning characteristic of love is always loyalty. “If ye love me, keep my
commandments,” Jesus said. So we have neighbors to bless, children to protect,
the poor to lift up, and the truth to defend. We have wrongs to make right,
truths to share, and good to do. In short, we have a life of devoted
discipleship to give in demonstrating our love of the Lord. We can’t quit and
we can’t go back. After an encounter with the living Son of the living God,
nothing is ever again to be as it was before..
Jeffery R Holland
Artist Unknown
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023
Family is Everything…
The month of May brings
"last day" of many things...
2023 May 19 - Katie’s post about
Taitum’s last day of first grade in Texas
Tait’s last
day 1st grade! We got to watch her celebrate with her best friend and teachers!
Walking out the door I had the realization that we found and completed what we
moved across the country for. A place perfect for our Tait. She loves school so
much! She always tells us Hosp Elementary is the perfect school with perfect
teachers and perfect friends! 
I’m beyond grateful
that we listened to what was best for our family. It’s had hard moments being
away from all we had in Idaho but today was a reminder that it was worth it. 
Taitum and Katie by her school in their
suburb of Dallas, Texas-- Frisco
Taitum's last day of first grade
Age 7 - ready for second
grade next school year.
Diesel celebrating with
his sister Taitum.
Daily Scripture: Behold, my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard. - 2 Nephi 4:16
Daily Quote: Just as eating and breathing sustain my physical body, the scriptures feed and give life to my spirit. - Julie B. Beck
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023 Family is Everything…
Rendezvousing with Urgent Care today.
...because of a weird red spot
that appeared under my big
left toe this morning.
Spencer was the P.A. today.
He said it looked like a
blood blister and wouldn't
be a problem unless it
opened and then could
become infected. He told
me to let my podiatrist, who
checks my diabetic feet every
nine weeks, see it next week.
However,
what he was more concerned
about was my oxygen level
being only 88. It should be
in the high 90's.
He heard something suspicious
in my lungs so ordered a
chest x-ray.
It came back comparable
to my chest x-ray from
last year.
He said if my oxygen level
didn't improve, to go straight
to the E.R. where they could
give me oxygen.
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Julie brought me an
oximeter from CVS.
SUNDAY, May 21, 2023
Family is Everything…
Ballroom dancer... 
Kindergarten
2023 Spring Break in San Diego...
Mikayla got to come...
Family photo...
...with Grama Mission
...with Grampa Mission at
the Rupert July 4th Parade
age 1... 2008.
Happy Sweet Sixteen,
M A D D I E.
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
I didn't go to Church beause
I was coughing so much.
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Happy Birthday, Maddie
Sweet SixteenMaddie’s 16th Birthday – May 21, 2023
Julie's face book post:
When
your birthday is on a Sunday, you get to celebrate the entire weekend!
Friday-Fire Pit with friends. Saturday-boating. Sunday-One Man Band for
birthday breakfast. It seems like she’s been waiting a looooong time for this
particular birthday and it’s finally here. Sixteen looks great on you my sweet
girl. Love you! 🩷
Sweet Sixteen Breakfast
at One Man Band
Sweet Sixteen sign...
JUMPING FOR JOY...
Sweet Sixteen chocolate cake with
chocolate sauce and ice cream...
Grandma Vicki came to bring
Maddie a birthday gift and
joined is for birthday cake.
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Jackson Seminary Graduation
with other seniors from
our Saratoga Springs
3rd Ward
Jackson and friends...
Jackson at Seminary Graduation
with his Mom & Dad
Congratulations, Jackson on graduating
from Seminary! We're so proud of you.
*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 May 21st,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.
Here's something he has said:Daily Scripture: Be thou humble; and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand, and give thee answer to thy prayers. - Doctrine and Covenants 112:10
Daily Quote: Put yourself in a position to begin having experiences with Him. Humble yourself. Pray to have eyes to see God’s hand in your life and in the world around you. Ask Him to tell you if He is really there—if He knows you. Ask Him how He feels about you. And then listen. - Russell M. Nelson
*** *** ***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 PetersenMay 21, 2023
I didn't get a photo of me today.
Here's an old photo.
Next week...May 22-28, 2023Memorial Day weekend
Taitum’s last day of first grade in Texas
Tait’s last
day 1st grade! We got to watch her celebrate with her best friend and teachers!
Walking out the door I had the realization that we found and completed what we
moved across the country for. A place perfect for our Tait. She loves school so
much! She always tells us Hosp Elementary is the perfect school with perfect
teachers and perfect friends! I’m beyond grateful
that we listened to what was best for our family. It’s had hard moments being
away from all we had in Idaho but today was a reminder that it was worth it.
Diesel celebrating with
Daily Scripture: Behold, my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard. - 2 Nephi 4:16 |
Daily Quote: Just as eating and breathing sustain my physical body, the scriptures feed and give life to my spirit. - Julie B. Beck |
When
your birthday is on a Sunday, you get to celebrate the entire weekend!
Friday-Fire Pit with friends. Saturday-boating. Sunday-One Man Band for
birthday breakfast. It seems like she’s been waiting a looooong time for this
particular birthday and it’s finally here. Sixteen looks great on you my sweet
girl. Love you! 🩷
Sweet Sixteen Breakfast
at One Man Band
Sweet Sixteen sign...
JUMPING FOR JOY...
Sweet Sixteen chocolate cake with
chocolate sauce and ice cream...
Grandma Vicki came to bring
Maddie a birthday gift and
joined is for birthday cake.
Jackson and friends...
I pray you have had a
restful , peaceful, and spiritual
Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as my testimony to you...
Daily Scripture: Be thou humble; and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand, and give thee answer to thy prayers. - Doctrine and Covenants 112:10 |
Daily Quote: Put yourself in a position to begin having experiences with Him. Humble yourself. Pray to have eyes to see God’s hand in your life and in the world around you. Ask Him to tell you if He is really there—if He knows you. Ask Him how He feels about you. And then listen. - Russell M. Nelson |
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TRACES OF TIME . . . "Time moves slowly, but passes quickly."
"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly."
{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- MAY 22-28, 2023
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- MAY 22-28, 2023
MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023
Family is Everything… Sunrise: 6:03 a.m.
Sunset: 8:44 p.m.
Happy
Daily Scripture: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. - Genesis 2:24
Daily Quote: Great promises are made to every couple, and this by the Lord and his prophets, that as parents plan their lives and carry forward their marriage in selflessness and rear their children with care and love, they have rejoicing in their posterity throughout their lives. - Spencer W. Kimball
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Daily Scripture: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. - Genesis 2:24 |
Daily Quote: Great promises are made to every couple, and this by the Lord and his prophets, that as parents plan their lives and carry forward their marriage in selflessness and rear their children with care and love, they have rejoicing in their posterity throughout their lives. - Spencer W. Kimball |
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023 Family is Everything… Institute is finished
for this semester. It
will resume in the fall.
Daily Scripture: But blessed are they who have kept the covenant and observed the commandment, for they shall obtain mercy. - Doctrine and Covenants 54:6
Daily Quote: Keeping covenants protects us, prepares us, and empowers us. - Rosemary M. Wixom
Daily Scripture: But blessed are they who have kept the covenant and observed the commandment, for they shall obtain mercy. - Doctrine and Covenants 54:6 |
Daily Quote: Keeping covenants protects us, prepares us, and empowers us. - Rosemary M. Wixom |
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2023
Family is Everything…
Lunch Bunch was at
Trellis Cafe at
Thanksgiving Pointe
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** Our Wednesday night movie was:
"Stagecoach" from 1939
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"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly."
"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly."
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 Family is Everything…
at
FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023
Family is Everything…
Grama
SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2023 Family is Everything…
Gary and I are leaving here
at 7:00 for Idaho and
Rendezvousing with
SUNDAY, May 28, 2023
Family is Everything…
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
** *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 May 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. 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.
Here's something he has said:
*** *** ***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 PetersenMay 28, 2023
Next week...May 29-June 4, 2023Memorial Day weekend
mon may 29sr 5:59ss 8:50
I pray you have had a
restful , peaceful, and spiritual
Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as my testimony to you...
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