Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Traces of Time . . . December 16-22, 2024

TRACES OF TIME . . . {Last week: Scroll to end and click "Older Posts" at bottom right.}

Joseph Smith Quotes... about time:“The great Jehovah contemplated the whole of the events connected with the earth, pertaining to the , before it rolled into existence, or ever 'the morning stars sang together' for joy; the past, the present, and the future were and are, with Him, one eternal 'now."
"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--9 spouses of G-C, and 8 great-grandchildren, including Ingrid Ray born December 4, 2024--for a posterity of 71.
1986 - 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
2011 - 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
2018 - LAST FAMILY REUNION AT BURLEY
2020 - LAST FAMILY PHOTO WITH WALT
Week of

DECember 16-December 22, 2024

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024

Family is Everything…. Sunrise: 7:45 a.m.
Sunset: 5:03 p.m.

Julie got donuts for a belated
birthday breakfast...

...and the ballons that John
put up for my birthday yesterday...
...are already down.

Natalie brought me a
birthday gift...
(get photo from Julie)
This photo from the summer of 2003
popped up on my computer...
What a beautiful bright,
blue sky today...
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024**

Family is Everything
No Institute till
January 7, 2025
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Worked on my blog
and getting Christmas gifts ready...
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“Why were the shepherds the first to know about the birth of the Savior? Excellent message from Todd Parker, professor of religion at BYU...

“I don’t know if you have considered Jesus’s birth in the light of His being the Lamb of God. To whom did the angels go to announce the birth of the Lamb of God? Specific shepherds were assigned to tend the flocks of sheep to be used in temple sacrifice. Only certified firstborn lambs could be used. The shepherds were the eyewitnesses of which lambs were firstborn. So when the Lamb of God was born, where did the angels go? To the shepherds. Why? Because that was their job—to witness the birth of firstborn lambs.”

https://speeches.byu.edu/.../true-doctrine-understood.../.
"They also placed those temple lambs in protective linens to keep them from blemish and laid them in a stone Manger. When the angels came to the shepards, they knew exactly where to find Him."
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2024
Family is Everything…
Lunch Bunch was at
Jim's Family Restaurant
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch
Tammy brought caramel
hot chocolate mix in fun
Grinch tins...
Lunch Bunch
Faye gave an "Alpha and Omega"
ornament, a small painting of
"The Good Shepherd"
and candy...
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch
So great to have Jeanie back
after she broke her leg 5 weeks
ago today--on Nov. 13.
Lunch Bunch
Jennie gave pomegranates...
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch
Nadine, Dean, and Andrew
gave 3 jars of homemade
jam in a Christmas carry bag.

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch
Kaye brought home-grown squash.
Last week she brought lemon bars.
Lunch Bunch
Sue had brought a jar opener,
magnet to hold it, and candy today
and the last two weeks.
Eileen brought BBB Hand soap in
a Christmas jar today and the
last two weeks, along with
her Christmas letter.

Lunch Bunch
SuzAnne gave Christmas towels
with a candy cane.
Jeanie gave a Christmas towel
with an Angel ornament
and candy.
Lunch Bunch
Shauna brought Pringles last week
and this week.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch
Michelle...
...a fun, no-nonsense waitress.
Lunch Bunch
We're all amazed how well
Jeanie is walking.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch
Faye's husband, Lerl, came
to help carry the gifts out to the car.
Lunch Bunch
When I told Lerl we sure love
his wife, he said he loved her, too.
Lunch Bunch
When I told Faye that, she laughed
and said...well most of the time
when I'm not telling him
what to do.
I saw a fun photo of them
on facebook dressed as
Santa and Mrs. Claus...
Lunch Bunch
Four outside...
Sharon, Eileen, Kaye, Shirlene...

Thanks, Sharon, for
organizing another fun
Lunch Bunch...
Lunch Bunch
...now in three Wednesdays
we will gather on Jan 8, 2025.
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year...

Lunch Bunch Christmas gifts...
Please let me know if I've left anyone out...
December 4: ADD PHOTO

Sharon--a bag of hot chocolate mix and

          a gnome ornament.

Sue--a handy jar opener with magnet holder,
and a Fernwood chocolate.

Eileen--BBB Bottle of Holiday Soft

        soap and Christmas letter.
gifts

add photos

December 11:
Shauna—Pringles

Kathie—Bed, Bath, & Beyond Christmas Hand Soap

Kaye—Lemon Bars, candies, then squash on Dec 18.

MaryAnn—Homemade peanut brittle in Christmas tin
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December 18:

Mark & Tammy--Hot chocolate-Caramel mix, candy

Jennie--Pomagranate

Dean, Nadine, Andrew--3 jams with spoons,         Christmas  carry bag

Linda--Lip salve, lotion, candle, candy

Jeanie--Christmas towel, angel ornament, candy

SuzAnne--Christmas towel, candy cane

Faye--Alpha and Omega ornament, small painting of The Good Shepherd, Dove bar, candy

Diane--Angel ornament with To-From stickers
... So thoughtful and kind. I'll gather my photos from Dec 4 and 11 with those gifts,,,  Eileen
The next day...because she was out of the ingredients
the night before...
Carol just came with these delicious
homemade chocolates, a hand
cream and Hershey Kisses.

The chocolates melted in your mouth,
so delicious.
Thank you, Carol, and everyone

for the kind gifts.

We treasure our friendships that

grow deeper each week.

Lunch Bunch is looked forward to every week...
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Wednesday December 18, 2024
The Classics... {15}
a cHRISTMAS cAROL - 1984 VERSION
Geroge C. Scott as Scrooge

A Christmas Carol - 1984 – George C. Scott

“The film remains among the most beloved of the several adaptations of A Christmas Carol.^[ John J. O'Connor of the New York Times gave a positive review, praising the cinematography, production sets and the performances (especially Scott). Scott was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special for his portrayal of Scrooge.^] In 2009, novelist and essayist Louis Bayard, labelled the adaptation "the definitive version of a beloved literary classic", praising its fidelity to Dickens' original story, production sets, the strength of the supporting cast, and especially Scott's performance as Scrooge.^”
This is my favorite version so far...
I think Gary feels the same.
Wednesday December 25, 2024

will be Christmas...

Merry Christmas in Rexburg

Wednesday JANUARY 1, 2025

will be Happy New Year

The Classics... {16}

a cHRISTMAS cAROL - 1999 VERSION

Sir Patrick Stewart as Scrooge

Wednesday JANUARY 8, 2025

movie night will

be The Classics... {17}

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2024

                Family is Everything…

                                                            I was sad to see this on the Rasmussen-Wilson website:

Marjorie Crane Gerratt

May 24, 1937 - Dec. 18, 2024

Date of Service: Dec. 28, 2024

Watch the Webcast
BURLEY – Marjorie Crane Gerratt, an
87-year-old resident of Burley, passed
away Wednesday, December 18, 2024,
at her home in Burley.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, December 28, at The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints –
Burley 4th Ward, located at 515 E. 16th St.,
in Burley. Burial will follow at Pleasant
View Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received
from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, December 27,
at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home,
located at 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley,
and Saturday, at the church one hour
prior to the funeral.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service
will be available and maintained at
the following link:
https://youtu.be/bCbQ736mAsQ.

NASA Explore The Universe ·

"The Moon is 1/400 the size of the Sun, but is also 1/400 the distance from Earth, so the Moon and Sun appear the same size in the sky, a coincidence not found in any other known planet-moon combination..."

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024**

Family is Everything…


Our friends, Rex & Marjorie Gerratt

Rex & Marjorie Gerratt...

...first Temple President and

Temple Matron of the

Twin Falls Idaho Temple

2008-2010

Marjorie Crane Gerratt

May 24, 1937 - Dec. 18, 2024 – Age 87

Date of Service: Dec. 28, 2024

Watch the Webcast

BURLEY – Marjorie Crane Gerratt was born in Burley, Idaho, on May 24, 1937, to Elmer LeRoy and Mary Cottrell Crane. She passed away in her sleep the morning of Dec. 18, 2024.

She grew up in the Unity area and was the class president of Burley High School during her junior and senior years of school. Marjorie married her high school sweetheart and neighbor, Donald Rex Gerratt, on Nov. 9, 1955, in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple. This past November, they celebrated 69 years of marriage.

Her life was centered in the gospel of Jesus Christ and raising nine children on the dairy farm. She grew and preserved a large garden, quilted, and taught her children to play the piano. She was an accomplished pianist and organist and enjoyed sharing her talent with others. Marjorie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many church callings, Blazer Scouts being a particular favorite, and she served as the ward organist until earlier this year.

She loved to travel and experience the world. She hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon (and back up!) in her 50s and has traveled to many countries including China, Australia, Antarctica, Hong Kong, and Egypt.

She and Rex were mission leaders in the Philippines from 1996 until 1999. While there, she learned a new culture and loved the Filipinos with all her heart. It was with joy that she returned to the Philippines while Dad served in the Philippines Area Presidency from 2003 until 2007.

When they returned, Mom was called as the Matron of the Twin Falls Idaho Temple from 2007 until 2010. She loved the temple and getting to know the many sisters she served with. She continued to serve as a temple worker for many years.

Her love of family was felt by all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always remembering everyone’s birthday with a gift.

Marjorie is survived by her husband, Rex Gerratt; children, Mary Ann Clayton (Dan), Alan Gerratt (Kayla), Darlene Fish (Glen), Dale Gerratt (Becky), Carolyn Wood (Kevin), Lynn Gerratt (Shalawn), David Gerratt (Bonnie), Steven Gerratt (Michelle), and Donald Gerratt (Julie); 43 grandchildren; and 83 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Mary Crane; her seven siblings, Mildred Crane, Lynn Crane, Paul Crane, Elma Bowen, Mary Lou Funk, Calvin Crane and Dan Crane; and grandsons, Spencer Gerratt and John Clayton.

The family expresses their great love and appreciation to the many doctors, caregivers and hospice care that she received over this past year.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Burley 4th Ward, located at 515 E. 16th St., in Burley. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday, prior to the service, at the church.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/bCbQ736mAsQ.

Mom, you were the quiet strength and support in all of our lives. Thank you for all you have done for us and for showing us how to live loving, industrious, and Christ-centered lives. We love you!

Condolences for Marjorie Crane Gerratt

From Eileen – Dec 20

President/Elder Gerratt and family. We send deep, heart-felt condolences on the passing of your eternal sweetheart, mother, gm, and g-gm. Walt and I loved being with Rex and Marjorie on several occasions —some official—during the eventful days of diverting a flood in 1984 (hope I got the right year) and some in your home and in our home. Marjorie had a fun laugh. We admired your having nine upstanding children. And we were blessed to have your son, Steve as our Bishop during our last four years in Burley 2014-2018. I remember Steve’s fun comment about when he and his brother Don were the last two living at home: “We got a fourth of the pie then.” Marjorie was a wonderful cook, plus wonderful in many ways—a truly elect lady. May the Savior’s love comfort you at this tender time.                                                        Love from Eileen Petersen and family.

Marjorie Crane Gerratt

Condolences for Marjorie Crane Gerratt

From Paul & Susan Young: Marjorie and Rex Gerratt were hand-picked by the Lord to open our brand new Twin Falls Temple in 2008. We watched first-hand, the beginnings of that temple, and how their leadership inspired and united us all. Sister Gerratt’s answer to most of the questions asked was, “Use common sense and inspiration.” Those are words to live by! Marjorie was so easy to love and taught by example. She will be missed! We mourn with Rex and family and send our love.

From Randy Pangilinan :  My mission mom. I love her sweet smile and sweet voices when we are talking about my health and work in my area during my mission. Thank you for all you do in the Philippines Manila mission.

From Winnie F.M:  We love you, Sister Geratt. Your kindness and love will forever remain in our hearts and memories. Our heartfelt condolences to the family; may our Heavenly Father bless and comfort you during this time.

From Judy McCurdy:  We loved her and enjoyed serving with them in the temple. She is one remarkable and beautiful lady. Sweetest couple ever. True angels.

From Jan Manning:-- She has lived a great life. I worked with Sister Gerratt when they were called to Twin Falls temple. She was an inspiration to me. My prayers are with you.

From Susan Tuft:  A great and noble lady, she has all the qualities of a queen! How she will be missed!
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2024

  Family is Everything…

   Winter Solstice

Winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere

(and summer solstice in the Southern

Hemisphere) occurs on

Saturday, Dec. 21, at 4:19 a.m. EST.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2024


Family is Everything…

Jacee's golden birthday

"22 on the 22nd"

GA-linda...

Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward

On my way to Rexburg tomorrow...

**** *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
December 22nd,
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.

Daily Scripture:** Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. - Psalm 150:6
Daily Quote: I think the Latter-day Saints have a great obligation pressing in upon them to rejoice in the Lord, to praise him for his goodness and grace, to ponder his eternal truths in their hearts, and to set their hearts on righteousness. - Bruce R. McConkie

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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."
Daily Scripture:** And blessed are all they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled with the Holy Ghost. - 3 Nephi 12:6
Daily Quote: We have been promised the constant companionship of the third member of the Godhead and hence the privilege of receiving revelation for our own lives. - Sheri L. Dew
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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.
* * *
Daily Scripture:** This life became a probationary state; a time to prepare to meet God; a time to prepare for that endless state which has been spoken of by us, which is after the resurrection of the dead. - Alma 12:24
Daily Quote: I invite you to diligently learn about and appreciate the eternal importance of temple covenants, temple ordinances, and temple worship as you strive to come unto the Savior. - David A. Bednar

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
December 22, 2024

Next week
December 23-29, 2024
Time – Past – Present - Future
Top 15 Past, Present, & Future Quotes
by Matshona Dhliwayo
Start in Jan 2025 posts…
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TRACES OF TIME . . . {Last week: Scroll to end and click "Older Posts" at bottom right.}

Joseph Smith Quotes... about time:“The great Jehovah contemplated the whole of the events connected with the earth, pertaining to the , before it rolled into existence, or ever 'the morning stars sang together' for joy; the past, the present, and the future were and are, with Him, one eternal 'now."
"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--9 spouses of G-C, and 8 great-grandchildren, including Ingrid Ray born December 4, 2024--for a posterity of 71.
1986 - 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
2011 - 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
2018 - LAST FAMILY REUNION AT BURLEY
2020 - LAST FAMILY PHOTO WITH WALT
Week of

DECember 23-December 29, 2024

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2024

Family is Everything…. Sunrise: 7: a.m.
Sunset: 5: p.m.
Shawn is coming at ______
to drive me to Rexburg.
Christmas Adam...

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2024**

Family is Everything
Christmas Eve...
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2024
Family is Everything…
Merry Christmas...

christmas**

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2024
Family is Everything…

Today

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2024

Family is Everything…

Today

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2024

  Family is Everything…

  I just saw

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2024


Family is Everything…

Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward

On my way home from Rexburg...

**** *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
December 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.

Daily Scripture:** Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. - Psalm 150:6
Daily Quote: I think the Latter-day Saints have a great obligation pressing in upon them to rejoice in the Lord, to praise him for his goodness and grace, to ponder his eternal truths in their hearts, and to set their hearts on righteousness. - Bruce R. McConkie

* * *

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."
Daily Scripture:** And blessed are all they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled with the Holy Ghost. - 3 Nephi 12:6
Daily Quote: We have been promised the constant companionship of the third member of the Godhead and hence the privilege of receiving revelation for our own lives. - Sheri L. Dew
* * * * *

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.
* * *
Daily Scripture:** This life became a probationary state; a time to prepare to meet God; a time to prepare for that endless state which has been spoken of by us, which is after the resurrection of the dead. - Alma 12:24
Daily Quote: I invite you to diligently learn about and appreciate the eternal importance of temple covenants, temple ordinances, and temple worship as you strive to come unto the Savior. - David A. Bednar

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
December 29, 2024

Next week
December 30-January 5, 2025
Time – Past – Present - Future
Top 15 Past, Present, & Future Quotes
by Matshona Dhliwayo
Start in Jan 2025 posts…
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