****Walt & Eileen Petersen**: Traces of Time . . . October 23-29, 2023

Friday, October 27, 2023

Traces of Time . . . October 23-29, 2023

Traces of Time . . . {Last week: Scroll to end and click "Older Posts" at bottom right.} "Time moves slowly, but passes quickly. The Color Purple” by Alice Walker, 1982

"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..."
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 23-OCTOBER 29, 2023
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023

Family is Everything..
Sunrise: 7:47 a.m.
Sunset: 6:36 p.m.

Our lone tree out front
is losing more leaves...

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023

Family is Everything…

Institute

Betsy teaches by the Spirit

in bringing us closer to Christ.

Such Autumn beauty...

...on the drive

...home

Utah Lake,,,

Buchanan's--right

next door.

Our house is the

best decorated...

Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward

Fall Festival 2023

Julie was in charge.

Her committee included:

Camie Williams

Heidi Wright

Samantha "Sam" Kohler

Tammy Ballard was over

the 18 table centerpieces.

Fall Festival ...lots of hot dogs,

Delicious corn bread was

baked and brought

by many great cooks!

It's almost a lost art.

Winners of the Chili Cook-off were:

1st: Michael Burton

2nd: Michael Ballantyne

3rd: Clyde Witham

Fall was in the cultural hall with

all the festive, colorful decorations.

Fall Festival -- a fun family event.

We appreciate all who make it happen.

My shirt says:

"I'm the oldest witch,

so I make the rules.

I sat by

Bryant & Kathie Hatch

Howard & Sharon Howell

Sharon Howell

Carol Richardson

Allen & Jennie Andersen

All 18 tables filled up, so

about 150 people were there.

Fall Festival

Kids costume parade...

27 kids were in costume...

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Fall Festival was a hit!

Thanks to Julie and

her committee...

Camie, Heidi, Tammy,

Samantha, and John for

your extra planning

and work.

Looking back...

Last year - 2022

Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward

Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off

Fall Festival
Grand Prize: Natalie Burt
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Fall Festival

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023

Family is Everything…

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Lunch Bunch was at

Taqueria 27 in

Eagle Mountain

Lunch Bunch

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12 came today...

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch

We miss those who can't come.

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Our Wednesday night movie

was going to be

Hocus Pocus 2

...but Gary needed to

help his son, Isaac, who

is a senior at Pleasant Grove

High School, gather Halloween

stuff for a spook alley to be

made tomorrow at the school.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023

Family is Everything…

Happy Birthday, William

"Will" 15 today

Will, hope you've had a

fun birthday.

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Lunch today...

...at Kneaders

...with Julie.

...more leaves

...gone.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023

Family is Everything…

Three months

have passed since my A1C.

At my age my doctor

likes me to be under 8.0.

Riana was a great nurse.

She did the finger stick for my A1C

and the flu shot without any pain.

My A1C is 7.7. Which is up

from7.5 in July and 7.4 last April.

But I was afraid it might be

up to 8.0 like it was in Jan 2023.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023

Family is Everything…**

I just got a copy

of our friend's obituary.

Sharon and Sandi were friends

from Highland High School in

Pocatello, Idaho.

Sharon brought Sandi

was well enough to come.

In Loving Memory of...

Sandra Lynne Warren OCTOBER 6, 1948 – OCTOBER 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of

Sandra Lynne Carlsen Warren

Sandi was born on October 6th, 1948 in Pocatello, Idaho. While surrounded by loved ones she returned to her Heavenly home on October 23rd, 2023.

Sandi is survived by her cherished and substantially large family, who were the heartbeats of her existence. She leaves behind her beloved husband Norris Kip "Kipper" Warren, the love of her life. Her memory will forever be carried on by her children: Beau (Leslie) Warren, Brittany (Jeff) Jacobson, Bridgett (Bricker) Thorpe, Brandi (Jason) Snyder, and Benni Warren. Additionally, she leaves behind a legacy of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whose lives were enriched by her boundless love.

She is also survived by her dear siblings: Christine “Krissy” (Kevin) Warren, Stanley "Skip" (Debbie) Carlsen, and Dennis “Denny” (Kimberly) Carlsen, as well as stepmother Margene Carlsen, sister-in-law Nancy Carlsen, and brother-in-law Tommy Floyd who will forever hold her memory close to their hearts.

Sandi was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Melvin Carlsen and Marjorie Bosquet (Parley) Swainston, her brothers Richard “Rick” Carlsen and Stephen “Barry” Carlsen, her sister Terry Floyd, and her cherished best friend, Becky Hepler.

Fondly known as Mama2 to many, Sandi's devotion to her family was unmatched and they were the crowning achievement of her life. She was a proud and steadfast member of the LDS church, finding solace and strength in Jesus Christ.

Sandi's spirit was adorned with a love for song and dance. She had a talent for organization and a passion for crafts. The temple was her sanctuary, where she felt closest to her Heavenly Father. Witnessing her children embrace parenthood brought immeasurable joy to her heart.

The laughter of a child and the fragrance of the forest were among her cherished delights. She had a gift for listening to life stories, finding beauty in the lessons learned along the way.

A beacon of love and kindness, Sandi's legacy will resonate through the lives she touched. Her affection for her dollies and the soothing embrace of the beach were testaments to her gentle spirit. Lilacs and yellow lilies were her favorite flowers, their bloom mirroring the radiance she brought to the lives of those she held dear.

A viewing/celebration of life will take place on Friday, November 3rd from 6pm-8pm and again Saturday, November 4th from 10am-11:45am. Funeral services will commence at 12pm. These memorial services to celebrate Sandi’s life will be held at her LDS church house: 1273 Regal View Dr, Saratoga Springs, Utah 84045.

Graveside Service will take place Monday, November 6th at 11am at Utah Veterans Cemetery 17111 south Camp Williams Rd. Bluffdale, Utah 84065.

We thank all those who have reached out with support and love during this time. May she rest in eternal peace, her memory a source of comfort and inspiration to us all.

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Some happy times we

shared with Sandi at Lunch Bunch...

Sep 28, 2022 at Jim's

Oct. 12, 2022 - Village Baker

Oct 19, 2022 - Mi Ranchero

Dec 21 , 2022

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023

Family is Everything…**

Just found out that
Kimble and Maddie
got engaged...

Hidden Treasure in
the ocean...
Cute story about the ring.
This is a marble stone.
Which is rare to find.
Maddie found it on their first date
in Kodiak and gave it to Kimble.
He made it into a ring for her.
He made a miniature treasure box.
Took it to sea cave where they snorkel
now in Hawaii with the ring in it.
He secured it under a rock.
They dove down and she found it
(with his help).
I can't get the video of it to load.
💓💓💕💕💕
“True friends are never apart,
Maybe in distance
but never in heart.”

--Author Unknown
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BYU Football Cougars vs
Texas Longhorns
at Austin, Texas
Texas is favored to win by 20 points.
They are ranked #7 in the nation.
Final score: BYU 6 - Texas 35
We lost by 29 points.

Info from Wikipedia
"The Texas Longhorns are the athletic teams representing the University of Texas at Austin. The teams are sometimes referred to as the Horns** and take their name from Longhorn cattle that were an important part of the development of Texas, and are now the official "large animal" of the state of Texas. Generally, both the men's and women's teams are referred to as the Longhorns, and the mascot is a Texas Longhorn steer named Bevo. The Longhorns have consistently been ranked as the biggest brand in collegiate athletics, in both department size and breadth of appeal.
The Longhorn nickname had begun appearing in Texas
newspapers by 1900."
We had family representing us
at the game Saturday. My sister's son,
Scott lives in Austin.
And Janice's daughter Sarah, and husband,
Kenny Day, went from Pleasant Grove
to Austin for the game.
Exciting times...

Here's the whole gang:

L-R:
Sam & Brittany Choi, Tyler, Elise. their
parents Melissa & Scott Robertson,
and Sarah & Kenny Day. Although
the Cougars lost the football game,
they all said they had a great time together.

Texas bbq after the game...
Scott & Melissa's daughter Brittany
married Sam Choi Dec. 28, 2020
They are both BYU graduates and
have recently moved back to Texas.
Halloween Party in Tennessee
Brian and Jenn were
Shrek & Fiona...

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2023
Family is Everything…

Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward

Sacrament Meeting

Speakers--

Blake Harris

David South both

spoke about the blessings

of paying tithing.

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5th Sunday message:

Finances and Self Reliance

taught by Brett Sterrett

Traditional Belgian waffles...

...for brunch after church. I have
strawberries and whipped cream on mine.

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We learned that David has

been called as the

Stake Clerk of his stake.

Congratulations, David.

Cousins' Pumpkin Carving

6:00 gathering time...

Everyone has fun...

...designing their pumpkin to carve.

The chocolate fountain is always popular.

Everyone brings treats...

...to dip in the chocolate.

Marshmellows, bananas, pumpkin cookies,

Oreos, pretzels, cinnamon bears, chips...

Will turned 15 on Thursday, Oct 26.

He's in 9th grade at Corner Canyon.

Lots of pumpkin carving...

going on...

...fun for

...all ages.

Gary's taste test this year

was candy corn...

Ah, the designs...

...begin to emerge

Ten cousins gathered...

Will, Riggy, Seth, Sarah,

Jackson, Maddie,

Anna, Spencer,

Michael, Sam.

Sam had his hair dyed

black for a charity

fundraiser when his

hair will be shaved off in

a week or so.

It was so cold outside, we

went back inside for the group photo.

Front: Maddie, Steve, Grama, Riggy,

Sam, Julie B., Gary.

Next row: Michael, Sarah,

Spencer, Anna, Jackson,

Julie, Seth, Will, David.

And, John, the photographer, in the selfie,

makes 17 total.

Before they left, Julie asked

Anna and Spencer to share...

their delightful engagement...

...re-enactment...

...on the Oregon coast.

Engaged Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Wedding Wednesday, January 3, 2024,

Draper Temple, 11:00 a.m.

Ring ceremony and Reception that evening

at a venue near the Draper Temple.

They're busy with wedding plans.

We all loved hearing...

...the details.

Uncle Gary always comes up with

a fun taste testing idea. Brach's

won the candy corn test this year.

Jacee wasn't there because

she was on tour with the

BYU BALLROOM TOUR TEAM.

Her cousin Heidi got to see

their performance in

Vancouver, Washington.

LAST YEAR - OCT 30, 2022

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...

Here I went back on my blog to

find the last time Walt was at the

Cousins' Pumpkin Carving Party:

Four years ago...

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019

Here we are the day of the

Pumpkin Carving Party

Don't have a photo of us there...

Walt & Eileen

Here are John and Jacee at the
Cousins' Pumpkin Carving night.

Riggy concentrated hard on
carving his pumpkin.
This has been a tradition for
many years.
Gary decorated his sugar cookie...
...a purple bat.
Isaac and Gary always have a
fun Jack-o-Lantern...
as does everyone~
David and Julie, Sam and Will
came from Draper tonight.
Sam spoke in their
stake conference
today, so they were not able to
come to the Sacrament Meeting
for Carter's Farewell.

Kimble, Carter, and Steve
are having a great week together.

* * *
* *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 29th,
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.
* * *
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
October 29, 2023

Next week Oct 30-Nov 5, 2023

Traces of Time . . . {Last week: Scroll to end and click "Older Posts" at bottom right.} "Time moves slowly, but passes quickly. The Color Purple” by Alice Walker, 1982

"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..."
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 30-NOVEMBER 5, 2023

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