****Walt & Eileen Petersen**: Traces of Time . . . August 19-25, 2024

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Traces of Time . . . August 19-25, 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.
Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses-- Shawn, Julie, John, Jennifer, Jerry--our 39 grandchildren--10 spouses of G-C, and 7 great-grandchildren, with one on the way in December--for a posterity of 70.

THIS WEEK
AUGUST 19-25, 2024
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024 FAMILY IS EVERYTHING...
Sunrise 6: Sunset 8:
Monday...
Last week to compare...

* * *
Elder Ben Brewer's Week 29
in Honduras San Pedro Sula West Mission

* * *

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024

Family is Everything...

One
Blue Moon

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024

FAMILY IS EVERYTHING...
Bouquet to remember
4 years since Walt
graduated to heaven...
Thank you, David & Julie

Born 1934 in
Wendell, Idaho
Son of Ray & Jane Petersen

Holding his dog, Peggy

First grade - 1940
Wendell, Idaho
Wendell High School 1948-1952
Freshman class leaders

Football team
I think Walt is 3rd row up
on very left.

Band, Sports, Leadership...
Walt was a participator,
not a spectator.

#20
University of Idaho
1952-53
Major: Civil Engineering
On Freshman Basketball team
scholarship
Boise Jr. College
1953-54
Major: Civil Engineering
On their basketball team.
Had to be 20 to serve
a mission then...
Uruguay-Paraguay Mission
Aug 1954-Mar 1957
Mission Basketball Team
"Deseret"
Translated for Apostle
Elder Henry D. Moyle
BYU - Mar-Jun 1957
Major: Civil Engineering

University of Idaho
Sep 1957
Major: Civil Engineering
for first two weeks, then
changed to
Major: Pre-Med
Graduated June 1959
His Dad & Mom,
sister Phyllis
and brother Dale came.
Accepted to
Washington School of Medicine
in St. Louis, Missouri
#3 in the nation behind
#1 Harvard
#2 Johns Hopkins
Sep 1959
Came home to work with his
carpenter for the summer of 1960
between his first and second
year of medical school.
Eileen Albertson came home
for summer after her
first year at BYU after
having graduated from
Stevens-Heneger Business College
and working a year at
Executive Offices of
First Security Bank in SLC.
She worked that summer as a
secretary for the administrator
of the State Tuberculosis Hospital
in Gooding, Idaho.
Walt saw Eileen at a Church
softball game and called
her the next morning
for a date.
Within 5 weeks they
were "pinned."
(Engaged to be engaged.)
Officially engaged on Dec 20
after he had gone back to St. Louis
for that second year of medical school
and she had gone back to her second
year at BYU.

Married June 14, 1961
Salt Lake Temple
Wedding luncheon at Hill Air Force Base
hosted by Uncle Austin & Aunt Tess Prescott Julian.
Reception - June 17, 1961
Gooding, Idaho where my
parents lived.
Our wedding line...
Janice, Sonya, Izabel, Lucile, Ramona,
us,
Ted, Gene, Jimmy

Our parents
My favorite wedding
reception photo...
♪♫♪Just because I wear a silly
grin the moment you come
into view...Chances are you
think that I'm
in love with you ♪♫
Senior Surgeon on
Coast Guard Cutter
The Chatauqua
1964

Family
From June 1963 to
August 1974 we
had 7 children...
Janie, Gary, Steve,
David, Julie, Brian,
and Jennifer.

Walt was a family physician
in Burley, Idaho from
July 1966 - June 1995...
then after serving
3 years as mission president
June 1995-July 1998...

He was a family physician
in Burley again from
July 1998 to
January 2005.

* * * * * * *

LUNCH BUNCH WAS AT
village baker
...IN saratoga springs
12 COULD COME
Lunch**

Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Kaye made a quilt
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch

* * * * * * *

Our movie tonight was...**

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2024

FAMILY IS EVERYTHING...
Our

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024
FAMILY IS EVERYTHING...
Elder Sam Petersen's Week 4
Maryland Baltimore Mission
- Spanish Speaking

* * *
David & Julie
took me to supper at
Denny's
Great food, even
better conversation.
Thank you so much.

* * *
"On this day in Church history: August 23, 1940

One of the largest movie premieres to date is held
in Salt Lake City for the new film 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘢𝘮 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨.

Notably, Dean Jagger - who played the titular
role of the beloved prophet - later converted
and was baptized in 1972."
* * *
I watched the end of an
old 1940's Bette Davis movie.**

SATURDAY,
AUGUST 24, 2024
Family is Everything....
Lane, the occupational therapist came for Utah Home Health.

3rd
3rd
3rd
Zupas...
Michael and Darby...
Gary...
Steve...
Then we went to the
suspense movie "Trap"

SUNDAY, August 25, 2024
Family is Everything....

Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward

Relief Society

At the end of this August 25th,

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
August 25, 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.
Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses-- Shawn, Julie, John, Jennifer, Jerry--our 39 grandchildren--10 spouses of G-C, and 7 great-grandchildren, with one on the way in December--for a posterity of 68.

THIS WEEK
AUGUST 26, 2024 - September 1, 2024

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024 FAMILY IS EVERYTHING...
Sunrise 6:50 Sunset 8:08
Monday...
Last week to compare...
* * *
TRACES OF TIME . . .** "Time moves slowly, but passes quickly.

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024
Family is Everything....
Happy Birthday, JEN

Jen's 50th Birthday

August 26, 2024

When Jennifer Eileen Petersen
was born - Child #7 -
We said that was heaven,
and she completed our family.
Christmas letter photo 1975

Jen - 1976 - July 26 FHE Poster
America's Future Leaders
Jen - Age 2

Jen - Age 2 1/2 with brother Brian - Age 4

Jen - Age 4 with Brian
by the station wagon.
Jen - 1982 - Age 8
Field Day in 3rd grade
with Brian
Jen - Age 9 - 1983
Favorite thing to go with family
to hoe beets on Church farm...
not.

Jen - Nov 1991
Her Dad one of the
Business Men of the Year

Jen - Nov 1991
Her Dad and Mom and
Her Grandmothers --
Verna Albertson
Jane Petersen Hashman

Jen - 1992
Senior Photo

BYU - 1992-1995
Mission
Jen - Age 22 - 1996
Zone Conference in Itzima, Mexico
After her 18-month in the
Guatemala - Guatemala City North
Mission - May 1995-Oct 1996
Served the last month of her
mission as a Service Missionary
with her Dad who was President
of the Mexico Merida Mission

* * *
1999 - Wedding Day
Dec 18, 1999
Married Jerry Brewer
in Salt Lake Temple
For time...
...and Eternity.
June 17, 2002
Started family with twins -
Seth and Sarah

Jen - February 2005
Child #3 joins family**
Ben
(Skipping to Ben's Baptism
March 2013)
June 6, 2006
Guatemala - Pacaya Volcano (2,552 m / 8,373 ft)
Located close to the Pacific coastal plain, Pacaya Volcano is a complex of peaks that has been active since around 20,000 years ago. It is the most popular volcano in Guatemala due to its attainable level of hiking. Active and unpredictable, Pacaya Volcano is a constant show of ash clouds and lava flow. Brave visitors can hike almost up to the cone and have a closer look at the flowing lava! Insider tip: Make sure you consult first with the local authorities if hiking is possible during the time you are visiting. Sometimes the Park closes due to the extreme volcanic activity.
June 6, 2006 - Hiking up the
Pacaya Volcano - Guatemala
Dad and Mom--
Walt & Eileen - Area Medical Advisor
President & Hna Sandberg -
Guatemala Temple President and Matron,
Gilbert & Michelle,
and
President & Hna Ogden -
President MTC Guatemala
D. Kelley & Marcia

Jen - July 31,2007
Child #4 joins family
Joshua
Josh Blessing Day

Jen & Jerry - Oct 2008
Jen - 2008

Jen - November 2, 2009
Child #5 joins family
Elizabeth - Liz
Jen - November 9, 2012
Child #6 joins family
Adam Walter
10 cousins together
on his Blessing Day
Jan 27, 2013

Family Oct 2013 -
Adam the youngest

Adam - Nov 9, 2013
1 year old

Jen - October 1, 2014
Child #7 joins family
Anna Sue
Seven is heaven...

Jen - Aug 18, 2018
Drove us from Burley, Idaho
to our new home in
Saratoga Springs, Utah

Jen - 2018 Oct
Brought Ben, Josh to see
Grampa Petersen at Rehab
Center after he broke his hip.
Pointe Meadows Rehab -
Lehi, Utah

Jen - Ben and Josh
took Grampa Petersen to
This Is the Place
Monument Village

Jen - 2020 July 17
with Siblings at
Heidi & Pono's wedding

2020 Aug 21
Dad graduates to heaven

Jen - Thanksgiving 2020
Seth & Sarah - First year at BYU
Jen - 2021 June 5 or 9
Seth and Sarah receive
their Endowment
in St. Paul Temple
before serving their missions
Seth - June 2021-Jun3 2023
Brazil
Sarah - July 2021- Feb 2023
Argentina Buenos Aires West

Jen - 2023 Dec
Bringing Ben home from
BYU-Idaho

Ben - 2024 Feb 6
Leaving for MTC
for
Honduras San Pedro Sula
West Mission
(date moved into this home) - 2024
"Home Sweet Home"

Happy 50th Birthday, Jen.
50 used to be the youth of old age...
but maybe it's the middle age
of youth now.
It's only half-a-century old!
* * *

Jen, Happy Birthday.

We love you to Kolob

and back...
Love always,

Mom / Grama Petersen

    …and Dad/Grampa Petersen from heaven

* * * * * * *
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024

Family is Everything...

One

WEDNESDAY, AUGUS 28, 2024

FAMILY IS EVERYTHING...
LUNCH BUNCH WAS AT
...IN
__ COULD COME

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

* * * * * * ***

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024

FAMILY IS EVERYTHING...
    FIRST

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024
  FAMILY IS EVERYTHING...
                         OUR

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024
Family is Everything....
Our

SUNDAY, September 1, 2024
Family is Everything....

here...
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward

Relief Society

At the end of this September 1st,

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

September 1, 2024

Next Week
September 2-8, 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.
Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses-- Shawn, Julie, John, Jennifer, Jerry--our 39 grandchildren--10 spouses of G-C, and 7 great-grandchildren, with one on the way in December--for a posterity of 68.

THIS WEEK
September 2-8, 2024

MONDAY,
september 2, 2024
FAMILY IS EVERYTHING...
Sunrise 6: Sunset 8:
Monday...

Last week to compare...

* * *
Elder Ben Brewer's Week 31
in Honduras San Pedro Sula West Mission**

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