Monday, March 11, 2024

Traces of Time . . . March 11-17, 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.
11:27 p.m. Thu, March 21:
I just did something that
has deleted my
whole week's work of posting
thru Jacee's favorite song.
So, I am copying the format
again for the week, and will
re-do some, but most
of this week will just
be lost!
It's never happened before,
hope it doesn't again.
Very disheartening!
Sorry, Sarah, if you didn't look for
the photos before this happened,
I'll have to repost them.
* * ***

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 11-17, 2024

March 24 - Brian - "51"
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024
Family is Everything.. Sunrise: 7:43 a.m.

Sunset: 7:30 p.m.
...this Monday

Last Monday to compare to...
Wind

TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024

Family is Everything...
Happy

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024

Family is Everything...
and so are friends...
Lunch Bunch was at
at Zupa's
8 came in a blinding...

...March blizzard.

Zupa's
MaryAnn, Sharon, Shauna
Zupa's - Eileen, Linda H
Zupa's - Sue, Kathie, Nadine
Zupa's - 8 braved the storm...
Clockwise from bottom left:
Sue, Kathie, Nadine, Eileen,
Linda H, MaryAnn,
Sharon, Shauna.

The snow stopped and their were...
...blue skies by the time we left.
Zupa's - Thanks for driving, Nadine.

Zupa's - We always miss
those who can't come.
* * *
Movie Night with Gary...
cancelled tonight because
he had some last-minute
work deadlines.

* * *

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024

Family is Everything…
Today is...

FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024
Family is Everything…
Got my staples out today.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024
Family is Everything...

Mitchell Bunn & Denise Weaver
were married today in the
Twin Falls Temple

...a photo from her mission.
Children and spouses of Denise
Brothers--Mitch, Don, Matt
did temple work for their
Dad's family.
Dale & Phyllis Bunn are sealed.
Now it is their choice in
heaven to accept being
eternal companions.
Three of Mitch & Karen's
darling granddaughter's.
Natalie, Margaret
Daughters of
Elizabeth and Justin
Mitchell & Denise had a
lot of support today.
Congratulations.
May you have many years of happiness.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024

Family is Everything…

* * *
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
10:30 a.m. for 2024...
Youth planned the program
Remy Slade
Conner Jones
Primary children sang
Sophie Howell
Cassidy Buchanan
Bill Miller remarks
President Jordan Erickson**

Sunday School...
taught by Kathy Skousen
Witham's are on a cruise
around Australia
and New Zealand

(from SS to
send these photos to Kathy)

Jen Cheney released
Laura Eles sustained

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Thank heavens, I had copied
these to an e-mail,
so I copied them from there:
Sarah came over and gave
me a hug, as did Carter B.
when they arrived.
They are a darling couple.
Steve got a photo on this
side with Carter B, Sarah,
and Gumby.
Then he dashed over to this
side to be in photo with
Carter, Michael and me.
Carter kept backing up so he
wouldn't be in this photo,
but I got him anyway.
We have...
lively...
...conversation.
Steve had asked Gumby...
...to play each one's
favorite song...

SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024

The PUNN dinner...

Petersen Uncle-Nephew-Niece
at Steve's at 4:00.

  ♪♫♪♪♫
For discussion tonight
Steve had asked us to
think of a couple of our
favorite songs, and
the story of why they
were the favorite.                                       ♪♫♪♪♫

Steven Carter Petersen
♪♫♪♪♫
"Higher Love"
Steven Winwood
He heard it while lifting
weights and it struck a
cord with him.
* * *
♪♫♪♪♫

Michael Shawn Fisher
♪♫♪♪♫
"Low Rider"
Warr
He had a good reason,
I just can't remember what it was.
* * *

Carter Stephen Bird
♪♫♪♪♫
"Hole Heart"
Extreme
favorite because of a bond
with his Dad.
Here's what he texted me:
“It was when I got to see my father’s excitement
for his teenage years listening to music
come back and relive a song
he used to love
but had forgotten about.” --Carter
* * *

Sarah Eileen Brewer
♪♫♪♪♫**
"I Just Love"
Roo Panes
because she feels the
sincerity of it.
I texted Sarah to remind
me of all she had said:
"The song “I Just Love You” by Roo Panes is special to me
because it reminds me of the simplicity
of being loved and loving others.
I wish I could sing this song to everyone,
giving everyone around me feelings
of calm and acceptance!
The vibes are very chill folky, the
strumming  and the beat makes me
feel grounded and with serenity :)
                                     * * *
Jacee Beth Petersen
Jacee’s two favorite songs – March 19, 2024
She didn't get to come to dinner but
wanted to add her songs.
♪♫♪♪♫
"Sweet Child of Mine"
By Guns 'n Roses
My dad sang to me when he drove
me places when I was little.
Will be song for Daddy- Daughter dance at my wedding
and
♪♫♪♪♫
"Club Can’t Handle Me"
Flo Rida
Dance day song in 2013 – I learned the dance and
my Dad and I sing it all the time to each other.
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Club Can’t Handle Me Lyrics - 2010

[Chorus: Flo Rida & Carmen Michelle Key]
You know I know how
To make 'em stop and stare as I zone out
The club can't even handle me right now
Watchin' you watchin' me, I go all out
The club can't even handle me right now
(Eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-yeaaaah)
The club can't even handle me right now
(Eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-yeaaaah)
Haha! Can't nothin' handle me right now!
I see you, D. Guetta, let's get 'em!

[Verse 1: Flo Rida]
Hey
I own the night and I don't need no help
Gotta be the feeling that Scarface felt
Stuntin' gone wild, can't handle this playa
Life of the club arrogant like yeah
Talk like money so the girls just melt
One too many, all on me like twelve
Look like cash and they all just stare
Bottles, models, standin' on chairs
Ball out 'cause that's the business
All out, it's so ridiculous
Zone out, so much attention
Scream out, I'm in the building, hey!
They watchin', I know this
I'm rockin', I'm rollin'
I'm holdin', I know it, you know it

[Chorus: Flo Rida & Carmen Michelle Key]
You know I know how
To make 'em stop and stare as I zone out
The club can't even handle me right now
Watchin' you watchin' me, I go all out
The club can't even handle me right now
(Eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-yeaaaah)
The club can't even handle me right now
(Eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-yeaaaah)

[Verse 2: Flo Rida]
Hey
Still feelin' myself, I'm like outta control
Can't stop now, more shots, let's go
Ten more rounds, can I get a K.O.?

Paparazzi tryna make me pose
Came to party 'til I can't no more
Celebrate 'cause that's all I know
Tip the groupies takin' off they clothes
Grand finale like Super Bowl

Go hard, I run the show
That's right, wild out, got money to blow
More lights, more ice, when I walk in the door
No hype, do it big all over the globe

Yeah! I said it, go tell it
Confetti, who ready?
I'm ready! You ready? Let's get it!
[Chorus: Flo Rida & Carmen Michelle Key]
You know I know how
To make 'em stop and stare as I zone out
The club can't even handle me right now
Watchin' you watchin' me, I go all out
The club can't even handle me right now
(Eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-yeaaaah)
(Put your hands up!)
(Put your hands up!)
(Put your hands up!)
The club can't even handle me right now
(Eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-yeaaaah)
(Put your hands up!)
(Put your hands up!)
(Put your hands up!)

[Bridge: Flo Rida]
You got me watchin' now (Yeah)
Got my attention now (Yeah)
Got everybody in the club wantin' to know now
I am a ladies' man, come and be my lady and
We can ball, so, ahh!
Bring ya body here, let me switch up ya atmosphere
Take you out of the club and up in my new Lear (Yeah)
Fly you all around the world
Whatchu want, baby girl?
Are you ready to go, now?
[Chorus: Flo Rida & Carmen Michelle Key]
You know I know how
To make 'em stop and stare as I zone out
The club can't even handle me right now
Watchin' you watchin' me, I go all out
The club can't even handle me right now
(Eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-yeaaaah)
(Put your hands up!)
(Put your hands up!)
(Put your hands up!)
The club can't even handle me right now
(Eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-ei-yeaaah, eh, yea-yeaaaah)

[Outro: Flo Rida]
Put your hands up!
Let's celebrate now!
Put your hands up!
Put your hands up!
Let's celebrate now!
Put your hands up!
You know who shut 'em down!
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  Steven Ray Petersen
          ♪♫♪♪♫                                          "Piano Man"
Billy Joel
because it's about
connecting with people
* * *

Gary Alan Petersen
♪♫♪♪♫
"Come Sail Away"
Styx...
In Jr. High when he heard it
in earphones, it had different
sounds in each ear, which
was amazing to him.
He played it for his
senior piano recital.
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Grama Eileen Marie Albertson Petersen
♪♫♪♪♫
"Fill the World with Love"
Petula Clark from the
1969 movie
"Goodbye, Mr. Chips."
because I loved the
message of the words
and how Petula sang it,
and their sweet love
story in the movie.
I found the lyrics on Susan Cushman’s blog...
Fill the World With Love

February 13, 2017 Susan

"Turner Classic Movie channel is playing old Oscar-winning movies leading up to this year’s Academy Awards. I’ve been recording some of them to watch, and this weekend I watched “Goodbye Mr. Chips” with Peter O’Toole and Petula Clark. I had never seen it and really enjoyed it. And I haven’t been able to get the theme song out of my head… I keep humming it and singing it over and over. Here’s a video showing the boys at the school where “Mr. Chips” teaches, singing it in assembly, when Mr. Chip’s wife bursts forth enthusiastically to join them. And here are the lyrics:
Fill the World With Love

Petula Clark

"In the morning of my life I shall look to the sunrise.
At a moment in my life when the world is new.
And the blessing I shall ask is that God will grant me,
To be brave and strong and true,
And to fill the world with love my whole life through.

(Chorus)
And to fill the world with love
And to fill the world with love
And to fill the world with love my whole life through

In the noontime of my life I shall look to the sunshine,
At a moment in my life when the sky is blue.
And the blessing I shall ask shall remain unchanging.
To be brave and strong and true,
And to fill the world with love my whole life through

(Chorus)

In the evening of my life I shall look to the sunset,
At a moment in my life when the night is due.
And the question I shall ask only God can answer.
Was I brave and strong and true?
Did I fill the world with love my whole life through?

(Chorus)"

"It’s not just the music that has captivated me; it’s the words. They reflect thoughts that have guided me for the past year or more as I put together the anthology, A Second Blooming: Becoming the Women We Are Meant to Be, which releases on March 1. The essays in this collection reflect on the various stages of life—not only the “first and second halves” but all the in-betweens. Kind of like this song:

**In the morning of my life… when the world is new, I ask God to help me be brave and strong and true, and to fill the world with love.

In the noontime of my life… I ask God for the same blessings.

And finally, in the evening of my life… I ask God if I have been those things—have I been brave and strong and true? Have I filled the world with love my whole life through? I think I may be somewhere between the noontime and the evening of my life. Maybe I’m in the afternoon?

This song from 1969—the year I graduated from high school—is a wonderful anthem for people of all ages and in all stages of life. If only we would all have it as our goal to fill the world with love. Or at least our marriages, families, neighbors, and communities."
Posted in: UncategorizedFiled under: Fill the World With Love, GOodbye Mr. Chips

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When Steve said we didn't
have time to do our
second choices, I told
him we had to do
♫♪ Béseme Mucho ♪♪♫♪

Gary played the Andrea Bocelli

recording of it. Heavenly!!

It was a favorite
of ours because
our first week in the
Mexico Merida Mission
(July 1995)
the office Elders knew
I was just learning Spanish,
so they told me to say to
Presidente Petersen:
"Béseme."
I did, and when he
kissed me they all had
a good laugh at my surprise.
Then at the restaurant in
Chetumal, our first time there
we asked the piano player
to play "Béseme Mucho ."
We made this 4-hour drive
every six weeks for zone
conference, and every
time we went into that
hotel restaurant, the
piano player played
♪♫♪♪♫
"Béseme Mucho " without
our saying a word.
{We drove 4,000 miles every
month during the three years
as Mission President and wife.}
Here are the the English
words by Skylar:
"Béseme Mucho " (Consuelo Velazquez,

Sunny Skylar) ♪♫♪♪♫

Besame, Besame Mucho
Each time I cling to your kiss I hear music divine
So, Besame, Besame Mucho
I'll love you forever, say that you'll always be mine

♪♫♪♪♫ Cha cha Boom! ♪♫♪♪♫

Dearest one, if you should leave me,
Then each little dream would take wings and my life would be through
Oh, Besame, Besame Mucho
Ooh, love me forever, make all my dreams come true

Ooh!! This joy is something new, my arms enfolding you
Never knew this thrill before

Who ever thought I'd be holding you close to me
Whispering, "It's you I adore"?
Yes, so, dearest one, if you should leave me,
Then each little dream would take wings and my life would be through

♪♫♪♪♫Oh! so Besame, Besame Mucho
Yes, love me forever, make all my dreams come true

Ooh!! this joy is something new, my arms enfolding you
Never knew this thrill before♪♫♪♪♫

Who ever thought I'd be holding you close to me
♪♫♪♪♫Whispering, "It's you I adore"?
Yes, so, dearest one, if you should leave me,
Then each little dream would take wings and my life would be through

Oh, so Besame, Besame Mucho.♪♫♪♪♫
Yes, love me forever. Make all my dreams come true.

♪♫♪♪♫Ooh, love you forever. Make all my dreams come true.
Ooh, love you forever. Make all my dreams come true.♪♫♪♪♫

“Bésame Mucho” translates to “kiss me a lot” or “kiss me passionately.” It's about the anticipation of first love. Consuelo Velázquez wrote it in 1932, and the lyrics predate her first kiss; she was 15 or 16. Velázquez's romantic vision of young love shares the innocence of her life as a convent-schooled child in 1930s Mexico.Mar 5, 2024" I know I took a lot of time and space on my songs...but, hey, it's my blog.♪♫♪♪♫
Family is Everything…
* * * * *
*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 17th,
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.
"There is peace in Christ when we learn of Him.
Feel the love He felt for us when He bore our sins.
Listen to His words. Let them come alive.
If we know Him as He is, there is peace in Christ.

There is peace in Christ when we walk with Him
Through the streets of Galilee to Jerusalem.
Mend the broken hearts. Dry the tear-filled eyes.
When we live the way He lives, there is peace in Christ.

He gives us hope when hope is gone.
He gives us strength when we can't go on.
He gives us shelter in the storms of life.
When there's no peace on Earth, there is peace in Christ."
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Nik Day
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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."

* * * * *
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
March 17, 2024

Next week MARCH 18-24, 2024
BRIAN'S BIRTHDAY - MARCH 24

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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
MARCH 18-24, 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...
Wearing black to tell this last day
of a long winter "Goodbye."

The Abrahamic Covenant. In summarizing the promises of the Abrahamic covenant, Pres. Russell M. Nelson said: “The covenant … is of transcendent significance...

It contained several promises: “Abraham’s posterity would be numerous, entitled to eternal increase and to bear the priesthood; “He would become a father of many nations; “Christ and kings would come through Abraham’s lineage; “Certain lands would be inherited; “All nations of the earth would be blessed by his seed; “That covenant would be everlasting—even through ‘a thousand generations’” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1995, 42; or Ensign, May 1995, 33).
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TUESDAY, MARCH 19**, 2024

Family is Everything...
Happy

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024

Family is Everything...
this
* * *
Lunch Bunch

* * *
* * *
Lunch Bunch is going to be**
at

* * *
Movie Night with Gary...

Wed, March 20
was from 1949...**
In the Good Old Summertime
The film is a musical adaptation of the 1940 film The Shop Around the Corner, which was directed by Ernst Lubitsch, starring James Stewart, Margaret Sullavan, and Frank Morgan, and written by Miklós László, based on his 1937 play Parfumerie. For In the Good Old Summertime, the locale has been changed from 1930s Budapest to turn-of-the-century Chicago, but the plot remains the same. The plot was also revived in the 1998 film You've Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.
Movie Night with Gary...

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, MARCH 21, 2024

Family is Everything…
Today

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024
Family is Everything…
day

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024
Family is Everything...

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024
Family is Everything…
March 24 -
Happy Birthday, Brian -
"51"
MAY 1973 - Six weeks old

1976 - 3 years old with
sister Jen, 2 years old
1978 - 5 years old

1980 - 7 years old
1980 - 7 years old with
11 year old brother, David
1980
1980
1980s
1980s
1981
1981

1982
1982

1982

1982
1983 - Flyin' "B" Ranch
1983
1983
1983
1983
1985
1988

1989
1989
1989
1989

1990
Senior Year at
Burley High School - Idaho
1990
1990
1990
1990 - After a muddy football
game at Mtn. Home
1990 - The team physician--
his Dad--was always there
to support him.
1990 - Sewing up his Dad's finger.
March 1991 - State A1
- top schools -
[now changed to A5]
Basketball Champions
1991 - State of Idaho
High School Basketball Champions
Burley High School
Class of 1991
Senior Photo

1991-1992
BYU
Argentina Resistencia Mission
June 1992-June 1994

1994

1995

1998

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Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
10:30 a.m. for 2024...**

Sunday School...

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 24th,
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
March 24, 2024

Next week MARCH 25-31, 2024
Doctors’ Day 2024 is March 30
Join us as we honor the hard work of our doctors. Make a gift by March 30 to celebrate those who help save lives every day.

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