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.
{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- JULY 10-JULY 16, 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- JULY 10-JULY 16, 2023
MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023
MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023
Family is Everything… Sunrise: 6:05 a.m.
Sunset: 9:00 p.m.
Here's a good reminder
to start Monday...
The Prophet Joseph Smith declared, “After all that has been
said, the greatest and most important duty
is to preach the Gospel.”
Honoring our covenants as members of the kingdom of God
includes sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Sharing the gospel
is one of the highest expressions of loving our neighbor as
ourselves (see Mathew 22:37–39).
Sharing the gospel is the Savior’s great commission.
Those of us who have helped bring souls to Christ have tasted
the eternal joy promised to those who labor to save God’s
children (see Doctrine and Covenants 18:15–16).
Family is Everything…
Sunrise: 6:05 a.m.
Sunset: 9:00 p.m.
Here's a good reminder
to start Monday...
The Prophet Joseph Smith declared, “After all that has been
said, the greatest and most important duty
is to preach the Gospel.”
Honoring our covenants as members of the kingdom of God
Honoring our covenants as members of the kingdom of God
includes sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Sharing the gospel
is one of the highest expressions of loving our neighbor as
ourselves (see Mathew 22:37–39).
Sharing the gospel is the Savior’s great commission.
Those of us who have helped bring souls to Christ have tasted
the eternal joy promised to those who labor to save God’s
children (see Doctrine and Covenants 18:15–16).
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***Dr, Scott Rogers checks myfeet every 9 weeks at theRogers Foot and Ankle Institute...
Brandon
Alyssa, the fun x-ray gal.
I admired her bracelet and she explained what a Taylor Swift albumsbracelet is.She went to the Vegas concert.Trying to get tickets forthe LA one.
My left big toe has a bandaidon it. That's the one thatgot x-rayed.
Dr. Rogers said therewas never a break...
...but there is a osteochondroma ofsubungal hallux... 
aka a "bone spur."
I left Dr. Rogers' Foot andAnkle Institute on...
the third floorat 1:00...
...and returned to thesame building at 2:00to Utah Valley Dermatology.Skylar
Dr. Harris checked my scalp,where a squeamous cell cancerwas removed in Dec 2020.It had felt tender a fewdays ago, and he hadtold me to check with himif I had any concerns.
It was ok, but he froze a pre-cancer spot fromthe right side of my nose.
Katelyn and Skylar 
Home again, Home ,againJiggity Jig...
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ David & Julie, and Will...
...brought pizza and soda pop,
John was going to take themboating......but it was too windy.
...so we got to just be togetherand talk. David told us how muchhe is enjoying teachingthe 10 year-olds in primary.Will is busy and happy withthe club swim team hehas been on for 6 years.He'll be in 9th grade atCorner Canyon High Schoolstarting August 21.So he, and Sam, as a senior,will be together there for the2023-2024 school year.Julie shared some of the experiences her brother, Ken, is having as thenew mission president of the California Sacramento Mission. 
We also talked through the logistics of sleeping arrangements for the WEPRat the Twin Pines Lodge atBear Lake overLabor Day weekend.For our Sunday there,I'm workIng on aa life sketch presentationabout Dad/Grampa's life.
All too soon it was timeto say goodbye.
Sundown is getting aminute earlier every night.
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023
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Dr, Scott Rogers checks my
feet every 9 weeks at the
Rogers Foot and Ankle Institute...
Brandon
Alyssa, the fun x-ray gal.
Dr. Rogers said there
I admired her bracelet and
she explained what a
Taylor Swift albums
bracelet is.
She went to the Vegas concert.
Trying to get tickets for
the LA one.
My left big toe has a bandaid
on it. That's the one that
got x-rayed.
was never a break...
osteochondroma of
subungal hallux...
aka a "bone spur."
I left Dr. Rogers' Foot and
Ankle Institute on...
the third floor
at 1:00...
...and returned to the
same building at 2:00
to Utah Valley Dermatology.
Skylar
where a squeamous cell cancer
was removed in Dec 2020.
It had felt tender a few
days ago, and he had
told me to check with him
if I had any concerns.
It was ok, but he froze a
pre-cancer spot from
the right side of my nose.
Home again, Home ,again
Jiggity Jig...
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
David & Julie, and Will...
boating...
...but it was too windy.
...so we got to just be together
and talk. David told us how much
he is enjoying teaching
the 10 year-olds in primary.
Will is busy and happy with
the club swim team he
has been on for 6 years.
He'll be in 9th grade at
Corner Canyon High School
starting August 21.
So he, and Sam, as a senior,
will be together there for the
2023-2024 school year.
Julie shared some of the experiences
her brother, Ken, is having as the
new mission president of the
California Sacramento Mission.
We also talked through the
logistics of sleeping
arrangements for the WEPRat the Twin Pines Lodge at
Bear Lake over
Labor Day weekend.
For our Sunday there,
I'm workIng on a
a life sketch presentation
about Dad/Grampa's life.
Sundown is getting a
All too soon it was time
to say goodbye.
minute earlier every night.
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023
Family is Everything…
Family is Everything…
THE LIFE SUMMARY OF WELBY
RICHARDSON HUFFAKERLast Changed: June 13, 2022
My Huffaker cousin,
Carol,
who is now living in
Idaho Falls,
asked me today about our
Great Grandfather...
Welby Richardson Huffaker
b. 3 June 1862
d. 19 Mar 1915
Age 52
Here's newapaper clipping
of his funeral.
Carol, did you get this Life Story I
wrote in 1969 and printed of
Dave & Ella...
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Steve took me to eat
at In 'n Out
and to
the movie "Elemental"
It had lessons on so many
levels: prejudice, judging people,
speaking up for your dreams,
loving family, supporting family,
being true to your self,
second chances...
We liked it a lot.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Indiana Jones cost
$294 million -- give or take --
and it's not making that much
at the box office.
On July 4th,
"Sounds of Freedom"
which cost $15 million
to make,
outdid Indy...
THE LIFE SUMMARY OF WELBY
RICHARDSON HUFFAKER
Last Changed: June 13, 2022
My Huffaker cousin,
Carol,
who is now living in
Idaho Falls,
asked me today about our
Great Grandfather...
Welby Richardson Huffaker
b. 3 June 1862
d. 19 Mar 1915
Age 52
Here's newapaper clipping
of his funeral.
Carol, did you get this Life Story I
wrote in 1969 and printed of
Dave & Ella...
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Steve took me to eat
at In 'n Out
and to
the movie "Elemental"
It had lessons on so many
levels: prejudice, judging people,
speaking up for your dreams,
loving family, supporting family,
being true to your self,
second chances...
We liked it a lot.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Indiana Jones cost
$294 million -- give or take --
and it's not making that much
at the box office.
On July 4th,
"Sounds of Freedom"
which cost $15 million
to make,
outdid Indy...
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2023
Family is Everything…
Lunch Bunch was at
Aubergine Kitchen in
American Falls...
Nadine, Carol
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2023
Family is Everything…
|
Lunch Bunch was at
Aubergine Kitchen in
American Falls...
Nadine, Carol
Sharon, Kaye
MaryAnn, Eileen
Shauna, SuzAnne
Jennie, Nadine
Nine could come today.
Clockwise from bottom left:
Shauna, SuzAnne,
MaryAnn, Eileen,
Jennie, Nadine,
Carol, Sharon, Kaye.
The waitress held the
cell up high for this view.
SuzAnne* is getting to know
everyone better.
Sharon, Kaye, Jennie.
Sharon, Kaye,
Shauna, Nadine.
Eileen...
our unofficial historian.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
*SuzAnne is friends with a
friend of Sharon's who
told her about Lunch
Bunch. She began coming
on May 24 at...
Flash Back to May 24:
Trellis Café at
Thanksgiving Pointe
Faye, Jeanie,
Linda B, Sue, and Jennie...
These sisters are fun to
be around and talk to.
{Faye, we miss you. You're in
our prayers to get better from
your back surgery of June 7.}
Eleven could come...
Bottom left--clockwise:
Shauna; a new gal--SuzAnne Ramage,
Linda H, Sharon, Tammy,
Eileen, Faye, Jeanie,
Linda B, Sue, Jennie.
We always miss those who
can't come.
Always fun to remember
our good times together.
~ ~ ~ Another flash back to our
May 31 lunch at R&R BBQ
when Shauna wrote the
poem...
Sharon, Kaye
MaryAnn, Eileen
Shauna, SuzAnne
Jennie, Nadine
Nine could come today.
Clockwise from bottom left:
Shauna, SuzAnne,
MaryAnn, Eileen,
Jennie, Nadine,
Carol, Sharon, Kaye.
The waitress held the
cell up high for this view.
SuzAnne* is getting to know
everyone better.
Sharon, Kaye, Jennie.
Sharon, Kaye,
Shauna, Nadine.
Eileen...
our unofficial historian.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
*SuzAnne is friends with a
friend of Sharon's who
told her about Lunch
Bunch. She began coming
on May 24 at...
Flash Back to May 24:
Trellis Café at
Thanksgiving Pointe
Faye, Jeanie,
Linda B, Sue, and Jennie...
These sisters are fun to
be around and talk to.
{Faye, we miss you. You're in
our prayers to get better from
your back surgery of June 7.}
Eleven could come...
Bottom left--clockwise:
Shauna; a new gal--SuzAnne Ramage,
Linda H, Sharon, Tammy,
Eileen, Faye, Jeanie,
Linda B, Sue, Jennie.
We always miss those who
can't come.
Always fun to remember
our good times together.
~ ~ ~
Another flash back to our
May 31 lunch at R&R BBQ
when Shauna wrote the
poem...
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023
Family is Everything… Sunrise: 5:58 a.m.
Sunset: 8:52 p.m.
Family is Everything…
Sunrise: 5:58 a.m.
Sunset: 8:52 p.m.
Lunch Bunch was at R&R
Bar-B-Que
at Traverse Mountain
Sharon, SuzAnne, Shauna
Faye, Jeanie, Kathie, Eileen
We had 7. Clockwise lower left:
Faye, Jennie, Kathie, Eileen,
Sharon, SuzAnne, Shauna.
Shauna wrote a cute poem about
the two white-haired flirty guys
who were sitting at a table next
to us, one of whom took these
group photos.
If we had just taken a photo from
the other direction we would
have gotten a photo of the two
friendly guys sitting in the table
next to where Faye and Shauna
are.
Here's Shauna's poem about the
incident:
Now, l could make a story, for a laugh....
2 guys walked into R&R.
They spied a table just past the "bar."
There they sat
Next to 7 beauties enjoying a chat!
They couldn't resist all our fun
And began to talk to everyone!
A chit here,
A chat there,
Then one guy took our picture or two!
We thanked them, bid them farewell and said adieu!
Adieu! Adieu! Goodnight ladies!!
Outside a cute gal took a photo
of us all by the R&R pig.
Nobody was high on the hog.
LeAnn, remember that day there
when you crawled under the table,
you also tried to climb upon the
pig for the group photo, but it
was too high.
We do have great memories of
our fun times together!
Faye has a beautiful
home and yard
Lunch Bunch was at R&R
Bar-B-Que
at Traverse Mountain
Sharon, SuzAnne, Shauna
Faye, Jeanie, Kathie, Eileen
Faye, Jennie, Kathie, Eileen,
Sharon, SuzAnne, Shauna.
Shauna wrote a cute poem about
the two white-haired flirty guys
who were sitting at a table next
to us, one of whom took these
group photos.
If we had just taken a photo from
the other direction we would
have gotten a photo of the two
friendly guys sitting in the table
next to where Faye and Shauna
are.
Here's Shauna's poem about the
incident:
Now, l could make a story, for a laugh....
2 guys walked into R&R.
They spied a table just past the "bar."
There they sat
Next to 7 beauties enjoying a chat!
They couldn't resist all our fun
And began to talk to everyone!
A chit here,
A chat there,
Then one guy took our picture or two!
We thanked them, bid them farewell and said adieu!
Adieu! Adieu! Goodnight ladies!!
Outside a cute gal took a photo
of us all by the R&R pig.
Nobody was high on the hog.
LeAnn, remember that day there
when you crawled under the table,
you also tried to climb upon the
pig for the group photo, but it
was too high.
We do have great memories of
our fun times together!
Faye has a beautiful
home and yard
on the north side of
Neptune Park.
Prayers for Faye for
her back surgery
on June 7.
*** *** *** *** ***
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Our Wednesday night movie
for a baseball movie was
from 1989 -
"Field of Dreams"
Gary and I enjoy these old
movies together. They just
get better with time. To close
our baseball-theme for July,
we are going to watch "A League
of Their Own" and then
"The Natural."
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Julie's post about her friendship with 7 friends from Burley High School Class of 1989.
Blueberries Unite happened by the skin
of our teeth this year. All 8 of us were only together for a few hours (and we
forgot to get a pic!) It was as fun and exhausting as ever. John said it
best-you all get together and it’s like you’re 16 again. So true! Favorite
part? A bunch of 50 something’s surfing and tubing behind the boat. One for the
books!
Julie Petersen Peterson,
Kim Petersen Seeley.
on the north side of
Neptune Park.
Prayers for Faye for
her back surgery
on June 7.
*** *** *** *** ***
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Our Wednesday night movie
for a baseball movie was
from 1989 -
"Field of Dreams"
Gary and I enjoy these old
movies together. They just
get better with time. To close
our baseball-theme for July,
we are going to watch "A League
of Their Own" and then
"The Natural."
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Blueberries Unite happened by the skin
of our teeth this year. All 8 of us were only together for a few hours (and we
forgot to get a pic!) It was as fun and exhausting as ever. John said it
best-you all get together and it’s like you’re 16 again. So true! Favorite
part? A bunch of 50 something’s surfing and tubing behind the boat. One for the
books!
Julie Petersen Peterson,
Kim Petersen Seeley.
THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023 Family is Everything…
The Blueberries are together...
Had breakfast with
Mary Bailey, who was one
of their favorite teachers
at Burley High School.
Then in the afternoon
came to Saratoga Springs...
...where John took them
boating on Utah Lake.
Julie's fb post:
I just need to give a shout out to
this guy.
He is really a gifted, patient teacher.
I’m grateful he spent the day
making sure we were having
an amazing time!
He may have been laughing
just as
hard as we were.
I love that about him.
Thanks Johnny Boy! 
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THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023
Family is Everything…
The Blueberries are together...
Had breakfast with
Mary Bailey, who was one
of their favorite teachers
at Burley High School.
Then in the afternoon
came to Saratoga Springs...
...where John took them
boating on Utah Lake.
Julie's fb post:
I just need to give a shout out to
this guy.
He is really a gifted, patient teacher.
I’m grateful he spent the day
making sure we were having
an amazing time!
He may have been laughing
just as
hard as we were.
I love that about him.
Thanks Johnny Boy!
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FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2023
FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2023
Family is Everything…
Today...
The nature of humanity, its essence, is to feel another’s pain as one’s own, and to act to take that pain away. There is nobility in compassion, a beauty in empathy, a grace in forgiveness.
SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023 Family is Everything… Rendezvousing with Steve,
Gary, and Isaac at
The Place Pizza
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Then Steve and I
went to the 7th
Mission Impossible Movie...
Dead Reckoning, Part 1
We both liked it a lot!It didn't seem like it was2 hours and 43 minutes long.
SUNDAY, July 16, 2023
Family is Everything…
Saratoga Springs Utah Stake – 21 Mar 2021
President — Jordan Tuttle Erickson, 46, Infuse Medical founding partner and new business development; succeeding Mark R. Wilkinson; wife, Heather Michelle Rudy Erickson. Counselors — Jason Dayne Petersen, 47, NuVista Plastic Surgery president and owner; wife, Melinda Jean Muse Petersen. Jon Ryan Woodbury, 42, Fishbowl Inventory LLC product manager; wife, Laura Janette Oliver Woodbury.Jordan T. Erickson, President
J. Dayne Petersen, 1st Counselor
J. Ryan Woodbury, 2nd Counselor
Wade Olcott, Executive Secretary
Stake RS Presidency as of 2022 Feb
Sister Whitmarsh, Sister Nelson,
Sister Clark, Sister Taylor.
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
President J. Dayne Petersen of the Saratoga Springs Utah Stake, presided today. John Peterson, second counselor, in the Bishopric conducted.
Organist - Emily SladeChorister - Brittany Andam
The opening hymn was "As Zion's Youth in Latter Days"Invocation - Julie Petersen
Ward Business:Paul & Dottie Thayne released as Primary teachersRyan Richardson, Paul Richardson called as Primary teachers
Stake Business: President Dayne Petersen asked for Bill Miller to be sustained as a High Priest.He then released the following:John Brent Peterson as second counselor in the Bishopric.Bill Miller as the Executive Secretary.Ben Warner as the Ward Clerk.Jason Johnson as an Assistant Ward Clerk.Westin Smith as an Assistant Ward Clerk.
President Dayne Petersen then asked for the following to be sustained:Bill Miller as the second counselor.Jason Johnson as the Executive Secretary.John Peterson as the Ward Clerk.
President then asked those who had been released and called to share their testimonies:
Ben Warner - Their 4th child, 3rd son, was born two days ago on Friday, July 14. Samantha is doing well. [They now have Benson, 8; Eliza, 6; Anders 3, and baby Dominic.] Serving with this Bishopric I've seen how much they care about the ward. In ward council there has been great concern to help those in need. This is the Lord's Church. The Book of Mormon is true. Jesus lives. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Jason Johnson - I'm grateful for the Savior who makes us feel accepted when we don't accept ourselves. I'm thankful for my family. The Church is led by a Prophet.
Bill Miller - I'm grateful to have inspired leaders here to serve with. I'm grateful for the power of the priesthood...
John Peterson - Brothers and Sisters, it's a wonderful and a sad day for me. My testimony has grown by leaps and bounds by seeing your dedication in serving the Lord, and by listening to you. One of my favorite times has been setting people apart for callings - I felt the power of the priesthood through the Savior and Heavenly Father...I never felt closer to Them. The Atonement is real in my life. ...allowed me to have a better relationship with my wife and family. I feel strongly about the priesthood... I share my testimony of the Savior. One thing I've learned is of the true service of the Savior that is in all of you. The Savior would have us help our fellowmen.
Andrew Miller - FSY [For the Strength of Youth at BYU] was a great experience for me and my friend. After the first day, my friend wanted to tell me something about the spirit as we were about asleep that night. He said he didn't have a testimony before but after this one day of classes he had felt the Spirit. Like laying down rocks -he hit his fist on the pulpit and said very loudly "BOOM the Spirit hits you." One of the counselors read us a scripture about how to get a better testimony is to read scriptures every day. When I was home after that and went to bed, I remembered I hadn't read my scriptures that day. I felt too tired to get back up to do it, but I couldn't go to sleep, so I got up and read my scriptures. --another fist pound on the pulpit and another very loud "BOOM the Spirit hit me." Heavenly Father lives. Jesus Christ is our Redeemer. This Church is true.
Emily Slade on piano, Lisa Miller on flute as a duet, played a medley of "Because I Have Been Given Much" and "Lord I Would Follow Thee."
Paul Skousen, the closing speaker at 9:45, said he would have to speak like an accordian in what to leave out of his talk. He quoted Ezra Taft Benson about a philanthropist who said that when it comes to people stepping up to help lead in service projects, world-wide it is only 3% of the population who will do so... We remember...pioneers, golden thread to ground us... Revolutionay War led us to freedom... Moses led the slaves out of Egypt... Constitution might seem old-fashioned... Book of Mormon might seem old-fashioned if we don't stay connected. Cesar Romney...rode 80 miles in dark on a horse from Delaware to Pennsylvania to get to Constitution Hall in time to have the Delaware delegation vote "Aye" for the Declaration of Independence, which turned the tide for Virginia, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania to vote "Aye," with New York joining in the affirmative to make all 13 Colonies in agreement by July 4, 1776. These Founding Fathers were the 3% who paved the way for the Gospel to be restored in a free country. Joseph Smith just wanted to know which Church was true...he fulfilled his foreordination beautifully to usher in the Restoration...[of the Fulness of Times for this Last Dispensation]. Doctrine & Covenants 101:35 We can be spared from darkness today. There is nothing more precious than my quad--the Standard Works [Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, Pearl of Great Price] with its eternal principles. It is the Iron Rod to hold on to that leads us to the fruit. I have read it from cover to cover three times in the last 3 years. If you read 8 pages a day, it can all be read in one year. My testimony has grown by leaps and bounds. It is my Iron Rod. Let us be valiant. ...our leaders. We can have prosperity and joy even though we are surrounded by slut. In the end we win! This is the true Church. We celebrate July 4th and 24th, Christmas and Easter... May we be part of the 3%. 10:01 a.m.
Brother Skousen said he would get me a copy of his talk.{I'll see how close I came.}
Closing Hymn - "I Need Thee Every Hour"Benediction - Nelson Spencer.
This is the last Sunday John will be sitting there in the Bishopric.Bill Miller, on the far right, will be in his place.
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** Gospel Doctrine was taught by Julia WithamActs of the Apostles 1-15 
Great focus about the Holy Ghost. Thank you, Sister Witham.
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** Thank you, Ben, for taking my "Sunday Church photo"
Four stalwarts of the wardKen and Kris CulmoneAllen & Jennie Andersen
Sparkling Fourth of July decorations...
We had a great zoom discussionfor the June Family Book Clubbook for June: Hypothesis of Happiness.Had Gary, David, Brian, Daniel, and me.
** *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 July 16th,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 PetersenJuly 16, 2023
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Family is Everything…
Today...
The nature of humanity, its essence, is to feel another’s pain as one’s own, and to act to take that pain away. There is nobility in compassion, a beauty in empathy, a grace in forgiveness.
SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023
Family is Everything…
Rendezvousing with Steve,
Gary, and Isaac at
The Place Pizza
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Then Steve and I
went to the 7th
Mission Impossible Movie...
Dead Reckoning, Part 1
We both liked it a lot!
It didn't seem like it was2 hours and 43 minutes long.
SUNDAY, July 16, 2023
Family is Everything…
Saratoga Springs Utah Stake – 21 Mar 2021
President — Jordan Tuttle Erickson, 46, Infuse Medical founding partner and new business development; succeeding Mark R. Wilkinson; wife, Heather Michelle Rudy Erickson. Counselors — Jason Dayne Petersen, 47, NuVista Plastic Surgery president and owner; wife, Melinda Jean Muse Petersen. Jon Ryan Woodbury, 42, Fishbowl Inventory LLC product manager; wife, Laura Janette Oliver Woodbury.
Jordan T. Erickson, President
J. Dayne Petersen, 1st Counselor
J. Ryan Woodbury, 2nd Counselor
Wade Olcott, Executive Secretary
Stake RS Presidency as of 2022 Feb
Sister Whitmarsh, Sister Nelson,
Sister Clark, Sister Taylor.
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
President J. Dayne Petersen
of the Saratoga Springs Utah Stake, presided today. John Peterson, second counselor, in the Bishopric conducted.
Organist - Emily Slade
Chorister - Brittany Andam
The opening hymn was "As Zion's Youth in Latter Days"
Invocation - Julie Petersen
Ward Business:
Paul & Dottie Thayne released as Primary teachers
Ryan Richardson, Paul Richardson called as Primary teachers
Stake Business: President Dayne Petersen asked for Bill Miller to be sustained as a High Priest.
He then released the following:
John Brent Peterson as second counselor in the Bishopric.
Bill Miller as the Executive Secretary.
Ben Warner as the Ward Clerk.
Jason Johnson as an Assistant Ward Clerk.
Westin Smith as an Assistant Ward Clerk.
President Dayne Petersen then asked for the following to be sustained:
Bill Miller as the second counselor.
Jason Johnson as the Executive Secretary.
John Peterson as the Ward Clerk.
President then asked those who had been released and called to share their testimonies:
Ben Warner - Their 4th child, 3rd son, was born two days ago
on Friday, July 14. Samantha is doing well. [They now have
Benson, 8; Eliza, 6; Anders 3, and baby Dominic.]
Serving with this Bishopric I've seen how much they care
about the ward. In ward council there has been great
concern to help those in need. This is the Lord's Church.
The Book of Mormon is true. Jesus lives. In the name of
Jesus Christ, amen.
Jason Johnson - I'm grateful for the Savior who makes us feel
accepted when we don't accept ourselves. I'm thankful for
my family. The Church is led by a Prophet.
Bill Miller - I'm grateful to have inspired leaders here to serve
with. I'm grateful for the power of the priesthood...
John Peterson - Brothers and Sisters, it's a wonderful and a sad
day for me. My testimony has grown by leaps and bounds by
seeing your dedication in serving the Lord, and by listening
to you. One of my favorite times has been setting people
apart for callings - I felt the power of the priesthood through
the Savior and Heavenly Father...I never felt closer to Them.
The Atonement is real in my life. ...allowed me to have a
better relationship with my wife and family. I feel strongly
about the priesthood...
I share my testimony of the Savior. One thing I've learned is
of the true service of the Savior that is in all of you. The Savior would have us help our fellowmen.
Andrew Miller - FSY [For the Strength of Youth at BYU] was a
great experience for me and my friend. After the first day, my
friend wanted to tell me something about the spirit as we
were about asleep that night. He said he didn't have a
testimony before but after this one day of classes he had felt
the Spirit.
Like laying down rocks -he hit his fist on the pulpit and said
very loudly "BOOM the Spirit hits you."
One of the counselors read us a scripture about how to get a
better testimony is to read scriptures every day. When I was
home after that and went to bed, I remembered I hadn't read
my scriptures that day. I felt too tired to get back up to do it,
but I couldn't go to sleep, so I got up and read my
scriptures. --another fist pound on the pulpit and another
very loud "BOOM the Spirit hit me."
Heavenly Father lives. Jesus Christ is our Redeemer. This
Church is true.
Emily Slade on piano, Lisa Miller on flute as a duet, played a medley of "Because I Have Been Given Much" and "Lord I Would Follow Thee."
Paul Skousen, the closing speaker at 9:45, said he would have to speak like an accordian in what to leave out of his talk. He quoted Ezra Taft Benson about a philanthropist who said that when it comes to people stepping up to help lead in service projects, world-wide it is only 3% of the population who will do so...
We remember...pioneers, golden thread to ground us...
Revolutionay War led us to freedom...
Moses led the slaves out of Egypt...
Constitution might seem old-fashioned...
Book of Mormon might seem old-fashioned if we don't stay connected.
Cesar Romney...rode 80 miles in dark on a horse from Delaware to Pennsylvania to get to Constitution Hall in time to have the Delaware delegation vote "Aye" for the Declaration of Independence, which turned the tide for Virginia, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania to vote "Aye," with New York joining in the affirmative to make all 13 Colonies in agreement by July 4, 1776.
These Founding Fathers were the 3% who paved the way for the Gospel to be restored in a free country.
Joseph Smith just wanted to know which Church was true...he fulfilled his foreordination beautifully to usher in the Restoration...[of the Fulness of Times for this Last Dispensation].
Doctrine & Covenants 101:35
We can be spared from darkness today. There is nothing more precious than my quad--the Standard Works [Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, Pearl of Great Price] with its eternal principles. It is the Iron Rod to hold on to that leads us to the fruit.
I have read it from cover to cover three times in the last 3 years. If you read 8 pages a day, it can all be read in one year. My testimony has grown by leaps and bounds. It is my Iron Rod.
Let us be valiant. ...our leaders.
We can have prosperity and joy even though we are
surrounded by slut. In the end we win!
This is the true Church.
We celebrate July 4th and 24th, Christmas and Easter...
May we be part of the 3%.
10:01 a.m.
Brother Skousen said he would get me a copy of his talk.
{I'll see how close I came.}
Closing Hymn - "I Need Thee Every Hour"
Benediction - Nelson Spencer.
This is the last Sunday John will be sitting there in the Bishopric.
Bill Miller, on the far right, will be in his place.
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Gospel Doctrine was taught by Julia Witham
Acts of the Apostles 1-15
Great focus about the Holy Ghost. Thank you, Sister Witham.
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** Thank you, Ben, for taking my "Sunday Church photo"
Four stalwarts of the ward
Ken and Kris Culmone
Allen & Jennie Andersen
We had a great zoom discussion
for the June Family Book Club
book for June: Hypothesis of Happiness.
Had Gary, David, Brian,
Daniel, and me.
** *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 July 16th,
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.
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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."
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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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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.
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Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Eileen Petersen
July 16, 2023
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TRACES OF TIME . . .
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.
{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- JULY 17-JULY 23, 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- JULY 17-JULY 23, 2023
MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023
MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023
Family is Everything… Sunrise: 6:10 a.m.
Sunset: 8:56 p.m.
Here's a good reminder
to start Monday...
Family is Everything…
Sunrise: 6:10 a.m.
Sunset: 8:56 p.m.
Here's a good reminder
to start Monday...
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Sundown was at 8:56 tonight
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023
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Sundown was at 8:56 tonight
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023
Family is Everything…
Family is Everything…
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'n Out
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'n Out
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023
Family is Everything…
Lunch Bunch was at
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023
Family is Everything…
Lunch Bunch was at
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Our Wednesday night movie
for a baseball movie was
from 19 -
"
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Our Wednesday night movie
for a baseball movie was
from 19 -
"
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2023 Family is Everything…
Neighborhood
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2023
Family is Everything…
Neighborhood
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023
Family is Everything…
Grama
SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 Family is Everything…
Rendezvousing with
SUNDAY, July 23, 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 July 23rd,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 PetersenJuly 23, 2023
Next week July 24-30
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Family is Everything…
Grama
SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023
Family is Everything…
Rendezvousing with
SUNDAY, July 23, 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 July 23rd,
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
July 23, 2023
Next week July 24-30
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