****Walt & Eileen Petersen**: March 2024

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Traces of Time . . . March 25-31, 2024

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 at age 86.

Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 9 spouses married to our grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 due in April and posterity to come.
So our posterity now numbers 66. Number 67 due in April.
THIS WEEK
MARCH 25-31, 2024

March 24 - Brian - "51"
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024
Family is Everything.. Sunrise: 7:32 a.m.

Sunset: 7:37 p.m.
...this Monday
Last Monday to compare to...

March weather is so changeable...

My sister gets to go to

New York City for the

first time for her 75th birthday.

I copied these photos for her.

She is a financial wizard and

worked many years in the

financial world.

Sunset today...

Tried to take a photo of the

beautiful full moon...

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TUESDAY, MARCH 26**, 2024

Family is Everything...
Institute

Lori Lyn continues
the course of Instruction:
"Women in the Scriptures"

Mary Magdalene...

Christ was married...
to be a Rabbi, to teach,
the Jewish law required
a man to be married.
We just do not know to whom
He was married.

xxx xxx xxx

Lori Lyn was very careful to
say we do not know
to whom Christ was married. Some
of the things Mary Magdalene
did were what a wife would
do for a husband...
like anoint his buried
body with oil.

Class members able to
come today...
...before Spring Break
next week.
LoriLyn teaches with
much enthusiasm and
love for us.
This is the website
I'm thankful to be able
to attend Institute.
I appreciate Julie driving me
there and picking me up.

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Saving for April 25...
Photos for Jerry Brewer for
his 50th birthday
Aug 22, 2020
Brought Seth & Sarah to BYU
Jerry Brewer
Oct 1, 2022 - Special Dinner
for Anna on her Baptism Day

Jerry Brewer
2020 Dec 6

Jerry Brewer
2020 Dec 6 - Family Dinner

Jerry Brewer
2020 Nov 26
Thanksgiving time in Utah

Jerry Brewer
2010 June- WEPR
(date printed on photo wrong)

Jerry Brewer
2010 June
Seth and Sarah baptized

Jerry Brewer
2015 Jul 31 - Jerry lighting
the candles on fire...

Jerry Brewer
2015 Aug 1 - Josh Baptism

Jerry Brewer
2015 Aug
Quick picnic in park

Jerry Brewer
2015 July 15
Thanks for fun time together
on river at Island Park

Jerry Brewer
2015 July
Continental Divide - Yellowstone Park

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024**

Family is Everything...
and so are friends!
Lunch Bunch was at Mi Ranchito

Piña Colada --
non-alcoholic, of course, reminds me of
our 9 1/2 years living in Latin American
countries during our 4 missions.

Tania was such a helpful waitress.
Jennie, Sue, Kathie, Tammy.

Ten were able to come today...
Clockwise from bottom left:
Tammy. Kathie, Sue, Jennie,
Eileen,m MaryAnn, Tori,
Sharon, Annette, SuzAnne.
Mi Ranchito

Sue, Jennie

Tammy, Kathie
Annette, SuzAnne
Eileen, MaryAnn,
Tori, Sharon
Mi Ranchito is a fun,
festive Mexican Restaurant with
good food and moderate prices.

Eileen Sue, Kathie.
I thank Kathie for
driving me today.
Sharon brought...

...these fun Easter Peep
S'more treats
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* * * – “…Everything in heaven will be familiar to us, and we will not realize until we return there how much we have missed it. Heaven is our home.” * * ***

Movie Night with Gary...

Wed, March 27
was cancelled because
he was on a work call.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2024

Family is Everything…
5th day of Holy Week...

With God, however, even an empty storage unit reminds me that none of the stuff we have here is worth holding onto. Better is coming. The one who rose from the grave never to die again has prepared a home for us that needs no storage shed for our junk. That’s because everything of real value will already be there

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Julie's face book post today:
"I’m so grateful my daughter is a part of this amazing company. What a wonderful opportunity!"

We are just a month away from leaving on our South African Tour!!! We had the opportunity to hear from our wonderful President Reece this morning as he spoke to all of the touring
companies! Lots of incredible tours are happening this summer!!! We are so excited and can not wait to show you our amazing adventure!

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Guess what I saw when
I looked out the window today...
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Sending out reminder for
our 67-year Class Reunion...
WHS - Class of '57
45 Graduates
WHS - Class of '57
32 at 50-year Class Reunion
...going way back to 1953...
WHS - Class of '57
Some of our 8th grade PE class

WHS - Class of '57
Our old high school building
has been torn down...
but we remember it as
Our beloved
Wendell High School
in Southern Idaho

WHS - Class of '57
Last year - 2023 Sep
WHS - Class of '57
67-year reunion
September 13-14, 2024
Please save these dates.
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My best high school friend...
Ramona
Wearing what we called
peddle pushers...
I left Idaho in June 1957
for Business College in Utah...
but would return in 1966
to live there for
52 more years.

WHS - Class of '57
"Hey, hey we're like heaven,
We're the Class of '57."
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FRIDAY**, MARCH 29, 2024

Family is Everything…
Good Friday

“I think that of all the days since the beginning of this world’s history, [Good] Friday was the darkest. But the doom of that day did not endure…Each of us will have our own Fridays—those days when the universe itself seems shattered and the shards of our world lie littered about us in pieces. We all will experience those broken times when it seems we can never be put together again. We will all have our Fridays…But I testify to you in the name of the One who conquered death—Sunday will come. In the darkness of our sorrow, Sunday will come.” - Joseph B. Wirthlin

EACH DROP

In agony, He knelt to pray
There to atone, a price to pay

To take our place, that was His call

His pain, a sacrifice for all

Great drops of blood fell to the ground

Each drop a gift of love profound

Each drop was shed in someone’s name

As payment for their sin, their shame

He suffered there for me, for you

That was what He came here to do

Forever grateful we will be

For each drop shed in Gethsemane

— by Bonnie Lake Bloomfield, 8/19/23

Art - Gethsemane by Kelsey & Jesse Lightweave

SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2024
Family is Everything...
This is what I e-mailed our family this morning:
"Family...
We honor each of you every day!
Today is Doctor's Day so I looked up what it
said about the 4 doctors in our family and copied.

Please send me write-ups about each of your
professions so I can share for all of you. Thanks."

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TRACES OF TIME . . .
SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2024
Doctors’ Day 2024 is March 30
Join us as we honor the hard work of our doctors... Celebrate those who help save lives every day.

We honor four in our family today...
Dr. David B. Petersen
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Rocky Mtn. Eye Care
Murray, Utah

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Dr. Brian W. Petersen
Orthopedic Surgeon
Shelbyville, Tennessee

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Dr. Jerry D. Brewer
Dermatologist
and Mohs Surgeon
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

And our beloved doctor...
Walter R. Petersen, M.D.
This is December 2004, after
he delivered his last baby...
of about 4,000 from his
medical school days
August 1959 - age 25
to his retirement
January 14, 2005
at age 70.
A total of 45 1/2 years.

If they need good doctors in heaven, they've had one of the best since August 21, 2020.

Here are the bios on these physicians in our family:
Dr. David B. Petersen

M.D.

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus

"Dr. Petersen was born and raised in Burley, Idaho. Dr. Petersen loved growing up in a small town as part of a large family. His wife, Julie, is a native of Salt Lake City. They are the parents of 4 children. He is fluent in Spanish.

"Among Dr. Petersen’s honors and awards are the National Merit and Ezra Taft Benson scholarships at BYU, the Dr. William Ellis Award for Meritorious Research in Ophthalmology at Washington University, and the P.J. Leinfelder Award for Outstanding Research in Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa.

"For over 10 years, Dr. Petersen has been an active investigator in the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG), the premier research organization in the world for pediatric ophthalmology. He served as the Vice-Chair of the network from 2011 – 2012, and has participated in many clinical trials published in peer-reviewed journals.

"Dr. Petersen is a member of the Utah Ophthalmology Society, and has served as a board member as well as president in 2013. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Specialities

Pediatric Eye Care | Adult Strabismus

"Dr. Petersen is one of the few fellowship-trained Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus specialists in the state of Utah. He has extensive surgical experience in eye alignment correction on children and adults, averaging around 250 surgical cases a year since he joined the practice in 2003.

Education

·     Summa cum laude — Brigham Young University

·     M.D. degree — Washington University in St. Louis (top five program in the nation)

·     Ophthalmology residency — University of Iowa (top five program in the nation)

·     Fellowship at the University of Iowa specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus (eye misalignments and double vision).

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Brian W. Petersen, D.O.
At Brian Petersen Orthopedics, we provide quality care for all your orthopedic needs. As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Petersen is passionate and caring when it comes to patients. He is committed to providing the best care possible and to helping patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options.

We specialize in a variety of orthopedic treatments and procedures, and strive to provide our patients with a comprehensive and personalized experience. We believe that every patient deserves the right to quality care and look forward to helping you.
Education
A.T. Still University (ATSU) of Health Sciences is the founding institution of osteopathic healthcare, established in 1892 by Andrew Taylor Still, DO. As a leading health sciences university, ATSU is comprised of three campuses (Mesa, Arizona; Santa Maria, California; and Kirksville, Missouri) on more than 200 acres with seven prestigious schools. The culturally rich learning environments include residential and online healthcare related graduate degrees as well as community-based partnerships worldwide. ATSU has more than 1,300 employees dedicated to its not-for-profit mission and an average annual enrollment of over 3,900 students from 20 countries.

ATSU is renowned for its preeminence as a multidisciplinary healthcare educator. The University is focused on integrating the founding tenets of osteopathic medicine and the advancing knowledge of today's science. ATSU continually earns distinctions as the graduate health sciences university with best-in-class curriculum and a community outreach mission to serve the underserved. The University has a rich history of leadership in both healthcare education and correlated research.

ATSU instills within students the compassion, experience and knowledge required to address the whole person and shape healthcare in communities where needs are greatest. Inspired to influence whole person healthcare, ATSU graduates contribute to the future of integrated care while also leading with a selfless passion in the communities they serve.
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Biographical summary from Mayo Clinic

"Jerry D. Brewer, M.D., has been a member of the Mayo Clinic staff since 2009. As a dermatologist and surgeon, Dr. Brewer’s areas of interest include cutaneous oncology, Mohs micrographic surgery, skin cancer in immunosuppressed patients, laser therapy, vascular surgery, hyperhidrosis, lymphoma associated skin cancer, melanoma epidemiology, Merkel cell carcinoma, and Extra-mammary Paget’s Disease.

"Dr. Brewer is a Professor of Dermatology and the program director of the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship in Rochester. His research interests include the association of lymphoma and skin cancer, skin cancer in transplant recipients, and melanoma epidemiology.

"Throughout his time as a medical student and resident/fellow, Dr. Brewer received some of the highest honors given to medical learners, including the Penfil Award at Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award. As a dermatologist, surgeon, and researcher, he has also received numerous awards recognizing his excellence in patient care, research and scholarly activity, and clinical practice.

"Dr. Brewer has served on subcommittees and board of directors for the American Academy of Dermatology, the International Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative, and the American College of Mohs Surgery. He served as president of the Minnesota Dermatologic Society, secretary/treasurer of the Mayo Fellows Association, and currently serves as secretary/treasurer of the American College of Mohs surgery."
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Walter R. Petersen, M.D.
These three paragraphs from his obituary sum up some of his medical career.
"Following his mission, he returned to the University of Idaho to complete his bachelor’s degree. He changed from engineering to pre-medical studies, and graduated in 1959. He attended Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri, earning his M.D. degree in June 1963. He interned at Minneapolis General Hospital in Minnesota for one year and then served two years in the public health service at the Indian Hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma. In 1966, they returned to their Southern Idaho roots to begin his medical practice as a family physician in Burley. Through his 39 years of medical practice, it is estimated that he delivered 4000 babies. He healed many hearts, heads, hands, and everything in-between.
"In Burley, he was involved in many aspects of the community. He was a true Burley Bobcat fan. He loved supporting not only his own children in sports, but also served as the Burley High School team physician gratis for 29 years. He was a fixture on the football sidelines in his green Bobcat letterman’s jacket. Most evenings during sports seasons were spent at games. He treated hundreds of athletes during these years.

"He was involved in many civic and professional organizations, often serving in leadership positions. He served on the Burley City Council from 1977-1983. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, a delegate for the Idaho Medical Association, the Chief of Staff at Cassia Memorial Hospital, and the president of the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians. He was named the Burley Chamber of Commerce Businessman of the Year in 1991, Idaho Family Physician of the Year in 1994, and the 2000 Magic Valley President’s award in recognition of his many years of service to the youth and community."
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TRACES OF TIME . . .
SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2024
  Easter Weekend Sunrise Service
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
We have many remarkable
families in our ward.
One of them is the
Troy & Camie Williams family.
Troy, Camie, Luke,
Jace, Sawyer, Maggie.
Troy told us that
Camie mentioned to him recently
that Easter just doesn't seem to get
as much attention as Christmas does.
She wanted their family to
go over by the lake Easter
morning at sunrise and talk
about Easter and what makes
it so important and special.
Troy thought that was a
great idea for the
whole ward to do.
So here we all are today.
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
Troy Williams conducted
He said even though we
couldn't see the sun [hidden
by the clouds] we do
have light that we rejoice in.
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
Rebecca Sterrett shared a
scripture about the                                                           Savior's resurrection
Mosiah 16:7-9
(but I didn't get a photo of her)
Then Maggie and Clara
sang a song about the
Savior.
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
Stephanie Howell shared a
scripture about the
Savior's resurrection

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
Cynthia Vaillancourt read
from 3 Nephi 11
about the resurrected
Savior appearing to the
Nephites in the Americas
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
Then Cynthia led us all in
singing ♪♫"Families Can Be
Together Forever."♪♫♪
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
I estimate about 50 were there.
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
Bob Turner gave the closing prayer.
Brett Sterret had given the
opening prayer...but I didn't get a photo.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
Troy told the kids there
was an Easter egg hunt
in the yard across the street...

And for everyone...
there were...
...cinnamon rolls--
regular cinnamon,
orange, or raspberry.
Some people wrapped up                                                                    in blankets.
It wasn't as cold as
I thought it would be.**
When I first heard about this,
I wondered who would go out
on a cold morning when
it wasn't even a breakfast*.
But it was refreshing to focus
on the most important event
in our world's history--
the Atonement and
Resurrection of our
Savior--
the Lord Jesus Christ.
**...and the cinnamon rolls were so big,
they made a complete breakfast!
I took mine home, warmed it in
the microwave and had it with
a glass of milk.
It took an hour to eat it while
I loaded these photos into my blog.
MaryAnn was driving away
when she saw me trying
to get down the curb with
my walker, that had my
plate with the cinnamon
roll, and the small blanket
I had covered my knees with.
She stopped and came
to help me get down the curb
and helped me get in my car,
and put my walker in the back seat.
What a sweetheart!
I texted her when I
got home and told her that
"we lunch bunch gals
have each other's back."

Ellise Johnson also came to
help me just as MaryAnn
got there. Her Mom, Mara,
who is here from
northern Minnesota, took
our photo.
I am thankful for Ellise's help.
What a kind ward family we have.
Thank you,
Troy and Camie, for
arranging this
inspirational occasion.
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My nephew's family had a
special event today.
Michael & Candace
Justin, Ryan, Kate,
and Grant.
Early in March I called
Michael to ask about his
home near the Zion parks
that he rents out because Jen
and family were going there
for Spring Break.
He invited me and Julie,
and any of our family
to come to his daughter's
baptism on March 30.
I didn't write it down,
and didn't remember
until Sunday morning.

Kate's baptism
Michael ready to
baptize Kate.

Family at Kate's baptism.
Kate's baptism day
Kate's baptism day
Kate on her baptism day.
Kate, Congratulations
on choosing to be baptized.
I'm so sorry I missed it.
At age 85 I forget
a lot of things,
but I will never forget
that Jesus Christ is the
Savior of the world.
He knows my name
and loves me.
He knows your name
and loves you.
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This is my Eternal Sweetheart,
Walter, and me in front of
the San Salvador
El Salvador Temple
on Christmas Day in 2011
when we were serving as
the Temple President
and Temple Matron
of this temple
for three years.
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Steve took me to a movie
and to dinner.

Denny's--
America's diner...

Gary rendezvoused
with us...
He got a sirloin steak--
medium well.

Steve got a T-bone steak--
medium. Steve doesn't just
sprinkle on pepper--he takes
the lid off and pours it on!
His T-bone was huge, and
he said it was delicious.
I got the senior
country-fried steak...
And we all got a salad.
Neither of them like
tomatoes, so I got
lots of them.
We like Denny's.

Steve, thanks for taking me
out for the night and for
bringing me these
beautiful flowers.
They had colored Easter
eggs while I was gone.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2024
  Family is Everything…
Happy Easter
Ever wonder why the Church uses Thorvaldsen’s “Christus” as a symbol? It has been an unofficial symbol of the Church for many years.                                        Bishop Caussé explained it this way.

“The statue of the Christus … testifies of our love for the Savior. The original marble statue is the work of the Danish artist Bertel Thorvaldsen, who sculpted it in 1820—the same year as the First Vision. The statue stands in stark contrast to most of the artistic renderings of that period, which largely portray the suffering Christ on the cross. Thorvaldsen’s work presents the LIVING CHRIST, who gained victory over death and, with open arms, invites all to come unto Him. Only the prints of the nails in His hands and feet and the wound in His side testify of the indescribable agony He endured to save all mankind.” (April, 2020).

Consider this before posting gory and                        violent pictures of Christ.

The Christus by
Bertel Thorvaldsen - 1820 Denmark

He has risen as He said.

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EASTER SUNDAY

Daily Scripture:** He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.—Matthew 28:6

Daily Quote: This is Easter morning. This is the Lord’s day, when we celebrate the greatest victory of all time, the victory over death.—Gordon B. Hinckley

A cold and rainy Easter day...

Happy Easter
Popcorn still popping
on the Apricot tree...

Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward....
One hour today total...
Jacee joined us...

We could barely see Riggy
in the back...

...when 17 primary children
sang ♪♫"Hosanna"♪♫♪

John, Riggy, Julie.
Maddie, Jacee, Jackson,
barely fit on this front
side bench now.

Happy Easter
Lisa Miller played
♪♫Consider the Lilies♪♫♪

Bishop Cheney asked us to
please forgive each other and
show more love like the
Savior does.

David South closed by
saying he hopes the people
around him know how much
he loves them.

Cynthia led the closing
song ♪♫♪Christ the Lord
is Risen Today♪♫♪
Nathan Nelson gave the
closing prayer. His wife
of one month, Mary Lu, had
given the opening prayer.

♪♫♪
Happy Easter
Happy Easter
Happy Easter
Happy Easter
Happy Easter
Happy Easter
Delicious Sunday Easter Ham Dinner

Monkey bread is always a favorite.
Easter
Easter
Easter
Easter
Easter Egg Bash Brackets...
Easter Egg Bash
Maddie vs Watson

Easter Egg Bash...
Bishop vs Mazzy

Easter Egg Bash...
Sawyer vs Eva

Easter Egg Bash...
Jackson vs Jacee

Easter Egg Bash...
Maggie vs Mo

Easter Egg Bash...
Camie vs Riggy

Easter Egg Bash...
Troy vs Clover

Easter Egg Bash...
Gwynn vs Watson

Easter Egg Bash...
Eva vs Mazzy

Easter Egg Bash...
Mo vs Jacee

Easter Egg Bash...
John getting a good photo

Easter Egg Bash...
Troy vs Rigg

Easter Egg Bash...
Eva vs Watson

Easter Egg Bash...
Troy vs Jacee

...and the winner
of

...this year's...

Easter Egg Bash...
is JACEE!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter
Happy Easter

Happy Easter
The Easter bunny did
come and leave some
baskets with goodies
this morning...
Another Easter has
come and gone...
but the blessing of Easter
is with us always...
The Savior's Atonement
and Resurrection.

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 March 31st,
I pray you have had a
restful , peaceful, and spiritual
Easter 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
March 31, 2024

Next week APRIL 1-7, 2024

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xxx

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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 at age 86.

Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 9 spouses married to our grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 due in April and posterity to come.
So our posterity now numbers 66. Number 67 due in April.
THIS WEEK
APRIL 1-7, 2024

MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024
Family is Everything.. Sunrise: 7: a.m.

Sunset: 7: p.m.
...this Monday

Last Monday to compare to...

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TUESDAY, APRIL 2**, 2024

Family is Everything...
No Institute Spring Break

Lori Lyn and Betsy will continue
the course of Instruction:
"Women in the Scriptures"
next Tuesday

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024

Family is Everything...

Lunch Bunch was at
One-Man Band

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Movie Night with Gary...

Wed, April 3
was from 1998...**

You've Got Mail is a 1998 romantic comedy featuring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in their third and final screen pairing (after Joe Versus the Volcano and Sleepless in Seattle). It was directed by Nora Ephron, who co-wrote the screenplay with her sister Delia. It's loosely based on Miklós Lászlo's theatrical play Parfumerie (which had previously been adapted into the 1940 film The Shop Around the Corner, the 1949 musical film In the Good Old Summertime, and the 1963 stage musical She Loves Me).

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024

Family is Eve rything…
Today

FRIDAY,  APRIL 5, 2024
Family is Everything…
day

SATURDAY,  APRIL 6, 2024
Family is Everything...

SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2024
Family is Everything…
General Conference

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I am so thankful for The Plan of Salvation and the Atonement of Jesus Christ that makes this Great Plan operational.

At the end of this April 7th,
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."

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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
April 7, 2024

Next week APRIL 8-14, 2024

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