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On this blog I share with family and friends my thoughts, doings, what interests me, and--at times--tributes to my eternal sweetheart, Walt, who graduated to heaven on 8-21-2020.
On this blog I share with family and friends my 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 Posterity of 78: Seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come.
Dedicated to our Posterity of 78: Seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come.
MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
Family is Everything... At
*** *** ***Sunrise: 7:14 a.m.
Sunset: 7:26 p.m.
9 week checkwith podiatrist... 
Thank you, Sharon,for driving me today.
*** *** ***
TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
Family is Everything...Institute - 1 Nephi
The fall equinox in 2026 occurs on Tuesday, September 22, at 6:05 p.m. MDT (8:05 p.m. EDT / 00:05 UTC on September 23) according to the Farmers' Almanac.
When Is the First Day of Fall 2026?The fall equinox and the first day of autumn arrive on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:04 P.M. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox occurs at the same moment worldwide. Curious what time 8:04 P.M. EDT is where you live? Try our Time Zone Converter.
Autumnal Equinox Dates
Year
Autumnal Equinox (Northern Hemisphere)
Autumnal Equinox (Southern Hemisphere)
2026
Tuesday, September 22 at 8:04 P.M.
Friday, March 20
2027
Thursday, September 23 at 2:00 A.M.
Saturday, March 20
2028
Friday, September 22 at 7:44 A.M.
Sunday, March 19
2029
Saturday, September 22 at 1:37 P.M.
Tuesday, March 20
Note: Dates listed above are based on Eastern Time (UTC-5). Due to time zones, the date of the equinox may differ by +/- one calendar day in your location.
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
The fall equinox and the first day of autumn arrive on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:04 P.M. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox occurs at the same moment worldwide. Curious what time 8:04 P.M. EDT is where you live? Try our Time Zone Converter.
Autumnal Equinox Dates | ||
Year | Autumnal Equinox (Northern Hemisphere) | Autumnal Equinox (Southern Hemisphere) |
2026 | Tuesday, September 22 at 8:04 P.M. | Friday, March 20 |
2027 | Thursday, September 23 at 2:00 A.M. | Saturday, March 20 |
2028 | Friday, September 22 at 7:44 A.M. | Sunday, March 19 |
2029 | Saturday, September 22 at 1:37 P.M. | Tuesday, March 20 |
Note: Dates listed above are based on Eastern Time (UTC-5). Due to time zones, the date of the equinox may differ by +/- one calendar day in your location.
Our Tuesday night movie wasthe first half of"Nuremburg " from 2025
*** *** *** WEDNESDAY,
WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 Family is
Everything...
Lunch Bunch was
at Chubby's...
14 could come...I just put first
names on my blog...
Full names are on the Lunch Bunch
list--attached.
The gals chose to have them listed in
alphabetical order by first name.
We were happy to welcome Ann and
Jane again, Marcy is on the left.
Sharon, Kaye
Shauna, Annette
Carol, MaryAnn, Eileen
We also welcomed Nicole with her
Mom, Cynthia, for their first time.
Annette, Kathie, Vickie
The gals from one side...
...and from the other side.
The manager--who took our group
photo--asked us to vote for him in a
Chubby's contest. Who has that info?
Several got salads...
I like to get a photo out in the sunshine
of those who don't have to skedaddle
early...today it was these 8.
And these were the 3 who got to ride
with Kathie in the Cyber truck.
We gals who aren't able to drive to
all the different restaurants really
appreciate those who drive us,
At 87, I don't even have a car
anymore.
We miss all who couldn't come.
Some are on fun trips...
Nadine & Dean,
Andrew, plus David &
Kristene, and their
two daughters are on a
cruise through Alaska...
Jeanie & Steve
Sep 2025 on plane
to Hawaii...
This is where they are now...
Tammy & Mark
are at Yosemite National Park
But some are not feeling well...
Faye is in the hospital with
complications from her hip
replacement of August 13.
SuzAnne is home sick...as is Lydia.
Kaye came, even though she is in
pain from a cracked rib afyer falling
in her garage last week.
Prayers of healing for all.
*** *** ***
We were happy to welcome Ann and
 |
|
Shauna, Annette
Carol, MaryAnn, Eileen
We also welcomed Nicole with her
|
|
I like to get a photo out in the sunshine
We miss all who couldn't come.
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Stake Women's Conference
"UNSHAKEN"
Enos 1:11
"And after I...had heard these words, my
faith began to be unshaken in the Lord."
Their 5 Breakout
25-minute sessions
Scheduled --
We could choose 2.
President/Dr. Dayne Petersen
and Melinda Muse Petersen
shared their experiences
performing cleft lip
and palate surgeries
across the world.
These slides were
from Guatemala
Main Speaker
John Bytheway
"Keeping the Main Thing
the Main Thing"
We pray we will
always stay unshaken...
Stake Women's Conference
"UNSHAKEN"
Enos 1:11
"And after I...had heard these words, my
faith began to be unshaken in the Lord."
*** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Main Speaker
FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 25, 2026
Family is
SEPTEMBER 25, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Thank you to Jen
for going the extra
miles for coming
to pick me up
for the supper
for Anna's Utah
Birthday supper
party...
Rendezvousing with
Jen, Adam, Anna,
Seth & Hailey,
Sarah,
Gary,
David, Will...
for supper and
birthday cake
in form of
Crumble Cookies
for Anna's
almost
birthday...
Happy Birthday, Anna--
12 on Oct 1.
David, Will, Adam
Thank you to David
for driving me home...
Hailey, Seth, Gary
Gary, Grama Petersen, David
Anna, Sarah, McKay, Jen
Jen, Anna, Sarah
Anna, hope you've
had a fun
12th birthday.
*** *** ***
***
HE LIVES:
THE HOPE IN DOCTRINE AND
COVENANTS 76
What if heaven is more
expansive than we imagined?
In 1832, Joseph Smith and
Sidney Rigdon were pondering the scriptures when the Lord opened a remarkable
vision to them. They saw the resurrected Savior and declared, “He lives!”
(Doctrine and Covenants 76:22).
That testimony is the heart
of the entire section.
They saw Lucifer’s fall and
the terrible consequence of knowingly turning against God. They also saw that
Jesus Christ died and rose again so that God’s children could be resurrected
and judged with perfect justice.
Then they saw three degrees
of glory, compared to the sun, moon, and stars:
Celestial glory—to dwell with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, made
perfect through the Savior’s Atonement.
Terrestrial glory—a glorious kingdom whose inhabitants
receive the presence of the Son, though not the fulness of the Father.
Telestial glory—a kingdom for those who rejected the gospel and must
face judgment, yet whose eventual glory “surpasses all understanding” (verse
89).
The vision ends with a
reminder that Joseph and Sidney could not write everything they saw. Some
truths must be understood through the Holy Spirit.
Doctrine and Covenants 76
invites us to see both the seriousness of our choices and the reach of Christ’s
mercy. God knows each heart. His judgment is just. And through Jesus Christ,
the promise of resurrection reaches every one of us.
When the vision feels too
vast to take in, begin with the testimony at its center:
“He lives!”
#DoctrineAndCovenants76 #HeLives
#JesusChrist #PlanOfSalvation #FaithInChrist
SATURDAY,
THE HOPE IN DOCTRINE AND
COVENANTS 76
What if heaven is more
expansive than we imagined?
In 1832, Joseph Smith and
Sidney Rigdon were pondering the scriptures when the Lord opened a remarkable
vision to them. They saw the resurrected Savior and declared, “He lives!”
(Doctrine and Covenants 76:22).
That testimony is the heart
of the entire section.
They saw Lucifer’s fall and
the terrible consequence of knowingly turning against God. They also saw that
Jesus Christ died and rose again so that God’s children could be resurrected
and judged with perfect justice.
Then they saw three degrees
of glory, compared to the sun, moon, and stars:
Terrestrial glory—a glorious kingdom whose inhabitants
receive the presence of the Son, though not the fulness of the Father.
The vision ends with a
reminder that Joseph and Sidney could not write everything they saw. Some
truths must be understood through the Holy Spirit.
Doctrine and Covenants 76
invites us to see both the seriousness of our choices and the reach of Christ’s
mercy. God knows each heart. His judgment is just. And through Jesus Christ,
the promise of resurrection reaches every one of us.
When the vision feels too
vast to take in, begin with the testimony at its center:
“He lives!”
#DoctrineAndCovenants76 #HeLives
#JesusChrist #PlanOfSalvation #FaithInChrist
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Family is
Everything…and
so are friends...
From the Temple
we went to Target
to get me some
allergy med bc
my eyes were
stinging.
Julie had been tracking
us as she was driving
to Kohls.
She stalked to our
vehicle and totally
anniliated us with
fear as she lurched
at the window
with a loud bang!
She was so excited
at pulling off a total
surprise "attack!"
*** *** ***
We then drove to
the park in
Farmington...
Rendezvousing with cousins...
Ray & Jane Petersen
with their four children
in 1940...
Bonnie, Phyllis,
Walt, Dale...
and 27 grandchildren...
Bonnie & Mutt:
Bonnie Ann, Larry,
Brent, Jeff.
Bonnie & Chuck:
Mark, Kevin,
Christopher, Andrea.
Phyllis & Dale:
Don, Matthew,
Mitchell, Clifford
Brenda, Beverly
Walt & Eileen:
Janie, Gary,
Steve, David,
Julie, Brian,
Jen.
Dale & Vicki:
Ruh, Cliff,
Heath, Ray,
Trisha, Nate
Of the 22 still living
of the 27 Petersen cousins
14 were able to gather...
I need group photo of everyone
who was there...
*** *** *** *** *** *** ****** *** *** *** *** ****** *** *** *** ****** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Next event... some family
members going to support
Boyd at his football game.
Boyd & Ashley were
married last December
Proposal - September 2025...
Wedding - December 20, 2025
Tetons
Weber State University
Weber State University
Weber State University is a public
university in Ogden, Utah, United States. It was founded in 1889 as Weber Stake
Academy by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and changed to its
current name in 1991. Wikipedia
Address:
3848 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT 84408
Get There:1 hr
17 min (from Saratoga Springs)
Undergraduate tuition and fees: In-state tuition 6,391 USD, Out-of-state tuition 17,084 USD
(2023 – 24) IPEDS
Mascot: Waldo the
wildcat
Founded: 1889
Phone: (801) 626-6000
Three of many Notable alumni...
Gary drove me to rendezvous
with 12 family members...
Front - L-R: Ashley, DarbyJo,
Michael F, Sara, Sam.
Back: Gary, Steve, Grama,
Janie, Michael M, Aimee.
Boyd on the field for Weber.
Boyd Sorenson --#92--
joined them after the game...
SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER 27, 2026
Family is
Everything...
I haven't posted
this long of an
article before,
but I am
fascinated with
these numbers...
{I don't agree withall the content asso noted in several places.}
666 and other biblical numbers and their meanings ... Story
by Ajla Brooks ... Feb 05 • 4 min
read • Updated 7mo ago
Key
takeaways
666 –
The Infamous Number: Known as “the number of the beast”, 666 likely referenced
Emperor Nero via gematria, serving as a first-century political critique rather
than a literal evil symbol.
- 7 – Symbol of
Completeness: Representing divine perfection, 7 appears in creation,
miracles, and forgiveness, combining heavenly 3 and earthly 4 to signify
spiritual wholeness.
- 40 – Time of
Transformation: Used for periods of trial and growth, like the flood,
Israel’s wandering, and Jesus’ fast, symbolizing long-lasting change and
spiritual maturation.
Biblical numbers are a
little like the relatives at a family wedding—everyone has heard stories about
them, nobody fully understands them, and at least one of them has a slightly
bad reputation.
From mysterious 666 to
the wholesome perfection of 7, these digits have been carrying spiritual
luggage for thousands of years. Ancient writers used numbers the way we use
emojis today: to hint, exaggerate, and add dramatic sparkle.
Unfortunately, modern
readers often treat them like secret passcodes to the apocalypse instead of
symbolic storytelling tools. The Bible was written in cultures that loved
numerology, and those cultures sprinkled meaning into every figure the way
bakers sprinkle powdered sugar—generously and sometimes messily.
Let’s
take a stroll through some of the most famous numbers and what they were
actually trying to say.
1. 666
– The Celebrity Villain of Numbers
© Angelynum© Angelynum Poor 666. No number in
history has suffered worse public relations. It’s the bibical equivalent of
the kid in school everyone blames when the vending machine eats their coins. In
the Book of Revelation, 666 is called “the number of the beast,” which sounds
terrifying until you realize ancient writers loved riddles more than modern
escape-room designers.
Scholars believe the
number was probably a coded reference to a real historical figure, most likely
Emperor Nero, whose name can be squeezed into 666 using Hebrew letter math
called gematria. Instead of a spooky barcode on future foreheads, it was likely
a first-century diss track aimed at a tyrant.
Over time, imagination
inflated it into the mascot of horror movies, heavy-metal albums, and
suspicious microwave clocks. The real lesson? Sometimes a number is less a
demon and more a sarcastic political cartoon carved into scripture.
{Eileen's note: I think this author missed the mark on the description. I don't think it's Nero at all. I think it is just what the Bible tells us what it is - The mark of the beast - the Father of all lies - Satan.}
2. 7 –
God’s Favorite Lucky Charm
© Angelynum© Angelynum If
numbers had a popularity contest, 7 would wear the crown, sash, and a smug
smile. The Bible treats 7 like the VIP guest at every spiritual party. Creation
took seven days, Jericho fell after seven trumpet blasts, and Peter was told to
forgive not seven times but seventy-seven times—basically “keep forgiving until
you’re tired of counting.”In ancient culture, 7
symbolized completeness, like saying, “This is the whole package, batteries included.”
It combined the divine number 3 with the earthly number 4, making it a cosmic
smoothie of heaven and dirt.
Even today people feel
oddly warm toward 7—slot machines, wedding dates, and phone passwords prove it.
The Bible didn’t invent our love for 7, but it definitely put the number on the
spiritual map with glitter and confetti.
3. 12
– The Administrative Assistant of Heaven
© Angelynum© Angelynum Twelve is the Bible’s
organization manager, clipboard in hand, making sure salvation runs on
schedule. There were twelve tribes of Israel, twelve apostles, and in
Revelation the heavenly city has twelve gates, twelve foundations, and probably
twelve parking spaces for angel camels.
The number represented
God’s people arranged in neat rows, like divine IKEA furniture. Ancient
societies used base-twelve systems because you can divide 12 by almost anything
without crying, so it became a symbol of order and community.
When Jesus chose twelve
disciples, he wasn’t just collecting fishing buddies; he was rebooting Israel
with a symbolic starter pack. Even today we live by dozens and dials set to
twelve hours. The Bible’s message was clear: when God builds something, He prefers
structure, teamwork, and a tidy spreadsheet.
4. 40
– The Official Number of “Hang in There”
© Angelynum© Angelynum Whenever
the Bible says 40, you should imagine a cosmic loading bar. It’s the number of
waiting rooms, wilderness diets, and character development arcs. The flood
rained for forty days, Israel wandered forty years, and Jesus fasted forty days
while probably dreaming about bread commercials.
{Eileen's note: I don't like those last six
words. I think it demeans what the Savior
was going through and mocks His 40-
day fast. Do not mock God.}
In
ancient storytelling, 40 didn’t always mean an exact calendar count; it meant
“a really long time that changes you and maybe gives you emotional maturity.”
Think of it as God’s boot camp length—long enough to complain, cry, and finally
grow up.
{Eileen's note: I say 40 is 40.}
Modern
life still echoes this: forty-hour workweeks, forty weeks of pregnancy, forty
minutes stuck on hold with customer service. The Bible uses 40 to whisper,
“Transformation is slow, slightly uncomfortable, and involves snacks you can’t
eat yet.”
5. 3 –
The Divine Triangle of Drama
©
Angelynum© Angelynum Three is the Bible’s
rhythm section, tapping out a holy beat: beginning, middle, end. Jonah spent
three days in the fish, Jesus rose on the third day, and Peter denied Him three
times before the rooster turned into an alarm clock with feathers.
The number suggested
stability—like a three-legged stool that won’t wobble even if Uncle Bartholomew
sits on it. Christianity later saw 3 as a wink toward the Trinity, giving it
superstar theological status. Ancient storytellers loved triples because audiences
remembered them: three visitors to Abraham, three gifts from the Magi, three
chances before someone learns their lesson.
Even fairy tales copied
the formula with three wishes and three bears. Biblically, 3 means something is
established, confirmed, and ready for the credits to roll.
6. 10
– God’s Top-Ten List
©
Angelynum© Angelynum Long before late-night
comedians invented countdowns, the Bible rolled out the original top-ten chart:
the Ten Commandments. Ten symbolized completeness in a practical, down-to-earth
way—the number of fingers you use to count bills or point angrily at your
sibling.
Plagues of Egypt came in
tens, reminding Pharaoh that God grades on a very strict rubric. Ancient
peoples saw 10 as a full set, like getting the entire collection instead of
just the action figure without accessories. It marked responsibility and law:
ten toes to walk the right path, ten fingers to avoid stealing cookies.
Even today we measure
decades and percentages by tens. The biblical message was simple—live by these
ten guidelines and society functions; ignore them and you get a reality show
called Exodus.
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
Presiding and conducting:
Bishop Justin Thompson
Organist
Lisa Miller
Chorister
Cynthia Vaillancourt
Opening Hymn
Invocation:
Ben Branchflower
Sacrament Hymn
#
Administration of the
Sacrament
6 Testimonies
Closing Hymn
#
Benediction:
Branchflower
New Schedule...2nd week...
10:05 - 10:30
Gospel Doctrine
25 minutes...
Camie Williams
10:35 - 11:00
Relief Society / Priesthood
25 minutes...
Lori Clites
"Peace Through Prayer"
President Eyring
Eileen--To edit duplicates...
Lori
*** *** ***If you have not seen
our mini-life-sketch,
it is at the end of
my testimony below...Redemption is equal because Christ is infinite...
-- Alma 34:14.
Glory is different because agency is real...
-- Doctrine and Covenants 93:31.
--The Bronze Serpent *** *** ***
SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Family is
She was so excited
*** *** ***
Bonnie & Mutt:
Bonnie & Chuck:
Proposal - September 2025...
Wedding - December 20, 2025
Tetons
Weber State University
Weber State University
Weber State University is a public university in Ogden, Utah, United States. It was founded in 1889 as Weber Stake Academy by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and changed to its current name in 1991. Wikipedia
Address:
3848 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT 84408
Get There:1 hr
17 min (from Saratoga Springs)
Undergraduate tuition and fees: In-state tuition 6,391 USD, Out-of-state tuition 17,084 USD
(2023 – 24) IPEDS
Mascot: Waldo the
wildcat
Founded: 1889
Three of many Notable alumni...
666 and other biblical numbers and their meanings ... Story by Ajla Brooks ... Feb 05 • 4 min read • Updated 7mo ago
Key
takeaways
666 –
The Infamous Number: Known as “the number of the beast”, 666 likely referenced
Emperor Nero via gematria, serving as a first-century political critique rather
than a literal evil symbol.
- 7 – Symbol of
Completeness: Representing divine perfection, 7 appears in creation,
miracles, and forgiveness, combining heavenly 3 and earthly 4 to signify
spiritual wholeness.
- 40 – Time of
Transformation: Used for periods of trial and growth, like the flood,
Israel’s wandering, and Jesus’ fast, symbolizing long-lasting change and
spiritual maturation.
Biblical numbers are a
little like the relatives at a family wedding—everyone has heard stories about
them, nobody fully understands them, and at least one of them has a slightly
bad reputation.
From mysterious 666 to
the wholesome perfection of 7, these digits have been carrying spiritual
luggage for thousands of years. Ancient writers used numbers the way we use
emojis today: to hint, exaggerate, and add dramatic sparkle.
Unfortunately, modern
readers often treat them like secret passcodes to the apocalypse instead of
symbolic storytelling tools. The Bible was written in cultures that loved
numerology, and those cultures sprinkled meaning into every figure the way
bakers sprinkle powdered sugar—generously and sometimes messily.
Let’s
take a stroll through some of the most famous numbers and what they were
actually trying to say.
1. 666
– The Celebrity Villain of Numbers
© Angelynum© Angelynum Poor 666. No number in history has suffered worse public relations. It’s the bibical equivalent of the kid in school everyone blames when the vending machine eats their coins. In the Book of Revelation, 666 is called “the number of the beast,” which sounds terrifying until you realize ancient writers loved riddles more than modern escape-room designers.
Scholars believe the
number was probably a coded reference to a real historical figure, most likely
Emperor Nero, whose name can be squeezed into 666 using Hebrew letter math
called gematria. Instead of a spooky barcode on future foreheads, it was likely
a first-century diss track aimed at a tyrant.
Over time, imagination
inflated it into the mascot of horror movies, heavy-metal albums, and
suspicious microwave clocks. The real lesson? Sometimes a number is less a
demon and more a sarcastic political cartoon carved into scripture.
{Eileen's note: I think this author missed the mark on the description. I don't think it's Nero at all. I think it is just what the Bible tells us what it is - The mark of the beast - the Father of all lies - Satan.}
2. 7 – God’s Favorite Lucky Charm
In ancient culture, 7
symbolized completeness, like saying, “This is the whole package, batteries included.”
It combined the divine number 3 with the earthly number 4, making it a cosmic
smoothie of heaven and dirt.
Even today people feel
oddly warm toward 7—slot machines, wedding dates, and phone passwords prove it.
The Bible didn’t invent our love for 7, but it definitely put the number on the
spiritual map with glitter and confetti.
3. 12
– The Administrative Assistant of Heaven
© Angelynum© Angelynum Twelve is the Bible’s organization manager, clipboard in hand, making sure salvation runs on schedule. There were twelve tribes of Israel, twelve apostles, and in Revelation the heavenly city has twelve gates, twelve foundations, and probably twelve parking spaces for angel camels.
The number represented
God’s people arranged in neat rows, like divine IKEA furniture. Ancient
societies used base-twelve systems because you can divide 12 by almost anything
without crying, so it became a symbol of order and community.
When Jesus chose twelve
disciples, he wasn’t just collecting fishing buddies; he was rebooting Israel
with a symbolic starter pack. Even today we live by dozens and dials set to
twelve hours. The Bible’s message was clear: when God builds something, He prefers
structure, teamwork, and a tidy spreadsheet.
4. 40 – The Official Number of “Hang in There”
© Angelynum© Angelynum Whenever the Bible says 40, you should imagine a cosmic loading bar. It’s the number of waiting rooms, wilderness diets, and character development arcs. The flood rained for forty days, Israel wandered forty years, and Jesus fasted forty days while probably dreaming about bread commercials.
{Eileen's note: I don't like those last six
words. I think it demeans what the Savior
was going through and mocks His 40-
day fast. Do not mock God.}
In ancient storytelling, 40 didn’t always mean an exact calendar count; it meant “a really long time that changes you and maybe gives you emotional maturity.” Think of it as God’s boot camp length—long enough to complain, cry, and finally grow up.
{Eileen's note: I say 40 is 40.}
Modern
life still echoes this: forty-hour workweeks, forty weeks of pregnancy, forty
minutes stuck on hold with customer service. The Bible uses 40 to whisper,
“Transformation is slow, slightly uncomfortable, and involves snacks you can’t
eat yet.”
5. 3 –
The Divine Triangle of Drama
© Angelynum© Angelynum Three is the Bible’s rhythm section, tapping out a holy beat: beginning, middle, end. Jonah spent three days in the fish, Jesus rose on the third day, and Peter denied Him three times before the rooster turned into an alarm clock with feathers.
The number suggested
stability—like a three-legged stool that won’t wobble even if Uncle Bartholomew
sits on it. Christianity later saw 3 as a wink toward the Trinity, giving it
superstar theological status. Ancient storytellers loved triples because audiences
remembered them: three visitors to Abraham, three gifts from the Magi, three
chances before someone learns their lesson.
Even fairy tales copied
the formula with three wishes and three bears. Biblically, 3 means something is
established, confirmed, and ready for the credits to roll.
6. 10
– God’s Top-Ten List
© Angelynum© Angelynum Long before late-night comedians invented countdowns, the Bible rolled out the original top-ten chart: the Ten Commandments. Ten symbolized completeness in a practical, down-to-earth way—the number of fingers you use to count bills or point angrily at your sibling.
Plagues of Egypt came in
tens, reminding Pharaoh that God grades on a very strict rubric. Ancient
peoples saw 10 as a full set, like getting the entire collection instead of
just the action figure without accessories. It marked responsibility and law:
ten toes to walk the right path, ten fingers to avoid stealing cookies.
Even today we measure decades and percentages by tens. The biblical message was simple—live by these ten guidelines and society functions; ignore them and you get a reality show called Exodus.
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
Presiding and conducting:
Redemption is equal because Christ is infinite...
-- Alma 34:14.
Glory is different because agency is real...
-- Doctrine and Covenants 93:31.
--The Bronze Serpent
Great Plan operational.
At the end of this September 27th, 2026I 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.
*** *** ****** *** ***Heavenly Mother...
♪♫♪♪♫ "...Truth is reason;
truth eternal tells me I've a
Mother there..." ♪♫♪♪♫
--Eliza R. Snow"O, My Father"
President Dallin H.Oaks said...
"For as we have a Father in heaven, so also we have a Mother there, a glorified, exalted, ennobled Mother. That is a startling doctrine, I recognize, to some folk, and yet we ought to be governed by reason in giving consideration to this doctrine which is a revelation from God" (Sermons and Mission Services of Melvin Joseph Ballard, 205).
"For reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about a Heavenly Mother. But we have been told that the purpose of life on earth is to give us the opportunity to grow toward being like our Heavenly Father. And we know that we are children of Heavenly Parents. So we know that we have a Heavenly Mother or Mothers. But for reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about our Heavenly Mother. But we know we must have one because both men and women are working for exaltation . . ." - President Oaks
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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.
“An omnicompetent God leaves all mortals free to choose, but how grateful we should be that God chose long, long ago to rescue and to resurrect all His children through the Atonement of His Son. Nevertheless, some reject and many are indifferent to these and other divine beckonings, mostly because they are too caught up in the cares of the world. They are strangers to the Savior, who is far from the thoughts and intents of their hearts.”Neal A Maxwell
How Choice a Seer!
Revelation 19:16: -- "And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS".
*** *** ****** *** ***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.*** *** ***President Dallin H. Oaks 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.*** *** ***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 Priesthood Temple Ordinances families can be sealed for eternity.
PriesthoodAaronic andMelchizedek
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*** *** ***Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.Eileen PetersenSeptember 27, 2026 
Class of 1957...
"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly...
I pray you have had a restful, peaceful, and spiritual Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as my testimony to you...
♪♫♪♪♫ "...Truth is reason;
truth eternal tells me I've a
Mother there..." ♪♫♪♪♫
President Dallin H.Oaks said...
"For as we have a Father in heaven, so also we have a Mother there, a glorified, exalted, ennobled Mother. That is a startling doctrine, I recognize, to some folk, and yet we ought to be governed by reason in giving consideration to this doctrine which is a revelation from God" (Sermons and Mission Services of Melvin Joseph Ballard, 205).
"For reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about a Heavenly Mother. But we have been told that the purpose of life on earth is to give us the opportunity to grow toward being like our Heavenly Father. And we know that we are children of Heavenly Parents. So we know that we have a Heavenly Mother or Mothers. But for reasons the Lord has not revealed, we do not know much about our Heavenly Mother. But we know we must have one because both men and women are working for exaltation . . ." - President Oaks
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Neal A Maxwell
How Choice a Seer!
