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"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly...
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.
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, our 39 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come.
Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come.
THIS WEEK- mARCH 30-APRIL 5, 2026
THIS WEEK- mARCH 30-APRIL 5, 2026
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
Family is Everything... Sunrise: 7:12 a.m. Sunset: 7:51 p.m.
**Monday afternoon...
*** *** ***TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Family is
Family is Everything… Institute...
Family is
Everything…
Our Walt & Eileen Family April - 💕💕
April - Hope you all have a wonderful, fantastic birthday! -02 - MAYBE A NEW FAMILY B-DAY... Kimble & Maddie's baby girl due17 - Walt - "92" Remembrance - 6th in heaven20 - Ohi'a - "2"
24 - Gary - "61"
24 - John - "52"24 - Kimble - "27"25 - Jerry - "52"
Family Book ClubApril is Steve's choice...
"I’ve read the summary … not
sure if I buy everything in this book, but will make for some interesting
reading I hope."
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Lunch Bunch was at CULVER'S...
14 were able to come
Bunco at Tammy's home...
Bunco at Tammy's home...
BUNCO – SPRING FEVER – APRIL 1, 2026
Hostess:
Tammy Ballard
...alphabetical by first name:
Becky,
Brianna, Brianne,
Brinlee,
Carol, Diane,
Eileen,
Faye, Jeanie,
Jennie,
Jenny Kathie,
Kaye, MaryAnn,
Nikki,
Rachel,
Sharon,
SuZanne,
Vickie.
Tammy -- the hostess
with the mostess...
Colorful and delicious
cuisine...
Easter treats...
So many choices...
Choices...
Choices...
Choices...
Tammy, thanks for
a festive, delightful
evening at your
lovely home.
Wonderful prizes...
Theme--Spring Fever
prizes...
prizes...
...and more prizes.
Bunco creates fun time together...
Jeanie was asked
a year ago to start
a neighborhood
Bunco group...
Names of the 20 who
came is listed above...
Thank you to Mark
for taking our
group photo.
Sharon, thank you for
taking me to buy the
Bunco each Monday
before Bunco, and
then to Bunco each
first Wednesday...
Love you all...
THURSDAY,
Hostess:
Tammy Ballard
...alphabetical by first name:
Becky,
Brianna, Brianne,
Brinlee,
Carol, Diane,
Eileen,
Faye, Jeanie,
Jennie,
Jenny Kathie,
Kaye, MaryAnn,
Nikki,
Rachel,
Sharon,
SuZanne,
Vickie.
Tammy, thanks for
Jeanie was asked
APRIL 2, 2026
Family is
Everything…
2 - MAYBE A NEW FAMILY B-DAY... Kimble & Maddie's baby girl due *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
The Full Moon on April 2 is named the Pink Moon after the pink flowers that bloom in spring. Other names are Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon, Awakening Moon, Egg Moon, and Paschal Moon.
The Full Moon in April is known as the
Pink Moon after blooming wildflowers.
©iStockphoto.com/Smitt
The April full moon, or "Pink Moon," is named after the Phlox subulata wildflower, commonly known as moss phlox, creeping phlox, moss pink, or wild ground phlox. These vibrant, pink-hued flowers are native to North America and are among the earliest to bloom in early spring.
Key details about the Pink Moon:
- Significance: The name refers to the rapid spread of these pink flowers across the ground, symbolizing new growth and spring.
- The Flower: Phlox subulata is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that blooms in early spring.
- Moon Color: The moon itself does not appear pink; it is a standard moon that often takes on a warm hue as it rises, similar to other full moons.
- Other Names: It is also called the Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon, and Egg Moon.
FRIDAY,
APRIL 3, 2026
The Full Moon in April is known as the
Pink Moon after blooming wildflowers.
©iStockphoto.com/Smitt
The April full moon, or "Pink Moon," is named after the Phlox subulata wildflower, commonly known as moss phlox, creeping phlox, moss pink, or wild ground phlox. These vibrant, pink-hued flowers are native to North America and are among the earliest to bloom in early spring.
Key details about the Pink Moon:
- Significance: The name refers to the rapid spread of these pink flowers across the ground, symbolizing new growth and spring.
- The Flower: Phlox subulata is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that blooms in early spring.
- Moon Color: The moon itself does not appear pink; it is a standard moon that often takes on a warm hue as it rises, similar to other full moons.
- Other Names: It is also called the Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon, and Egg Moon.
APRIL 3, 2026
Family is
Everything…
I learned a new word today...
Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford
Languages
cur·mudg·eon
/kərˈməj(ə)n/
noun
noun: curmudgeon; plural noun: curmudgeons
1.
a bad-tempered person, especially an old
one.
Similar:
bad-tempered person
crank
crosspatch
sourpuss
old trout
a bear with a sore head
kvetch
sorehead
Origin
late 16th century: of unknown origin.
Use over time for: curmudgeon
SATURDAY,
APRIL 4, 2026
Family is
Everything…
196th Annual
General Conference
Solemn Assembly
Rendezvousing with Jen
SUNDAY,
APRIL 5, 2026
Family is
Everything
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Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward will
resume next week...
GENERAL CONFERENCE
President Dallin H. Oaks,
18th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has led a
remarkable life. He had notable careers in both education and the law before
becoming a worldwide religious leader.
Religion Specialist Carole
Mikita prepared this preview of her hour-long special, which airs during the
196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints.
Full documentary Sunday at 12 p.m.
Watch: https://ksltv.com/?p=892701
Post from face book
explaining date of Easter...
APRIL 1, 2026
IN 1 DAY, the Pink Moon rises
— and it will determine the date of Easter for 2.4 billion Christians, exactly
as it has every single year since 325 AD.
In 325 AD, the Council of
Nicaea established a rule that has never been changed: Easter falls on the
first Sunday after the first full Moon after the spring equinox. That full Moon
is the Pink Moon. Not a Pope. Not a government. Not a committee. The Moon's
orbital position determines the most important date in the Christian calendar —
and has done so for 1,701 years without exception.
This year, the Pink Moon
reaches peak illumination on April 1, 2026 at 10:11 PM EDT. The spring equinox
occurred on March 20. The first Sunday after April 1 is April 5. Easter 2026
falls on April 5 — determined entirely by the Moon's position in its orbit
around Earth.
The Gregorian calendar, the
Julian calendar, the Hebrew calendar, and the Islamic calendar all use lunar
cycles as their foundation. Every civilization in recorded history has
organized time around the Moon. The Pink Moon does not just rise above your house
tomorrow night. It runs the calendar of 2.4 billion people.
Does it change how you see
the Moon to know it still governs civilization's most important dates?
#MoonlitEarth
#PinkMoon
#Easter2026
#PaschalMoon
#April2026
#MoonScience
#AncientAstronomy
*** *** *** *** ***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
Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford
Languages
cur·mudg·eon
/kərˈməj(ə)n/
noun
noun: curmudgeon; plural noun: curmudgeons
1.
a bad-tempered person, especially an old
one.
Similar:
bad-tempered person
crank
crosspatch
sourpuss
old trout
a bear with a sore head
kvetch
sorehead
Origin
late 16th century: of unknown origin.
Use over time for: curmudgeon
.jpg)
Religion Specialist Carole
Mikita prepared this preview of her hour-long special, which airs during the
196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints.
Full documentary Sunday at 12 p.m.
Watch: https://ksltv.com/?p=892701
Post from face book
explaining date of Easter...
APRIL 1, 2026
IN 1 DAY, the Pink Moon rises
— and it will determine the date of Easter for 2.4 billion Christians, exactly
as it has every single year since 325 AD.
In 325 AD, the Council of
Nicaea established a rule that has never been changed: Easter falls on the
first Sunday after the first full Moon after the spring equinox. That full Moon
is the Pink Moon. Not a Pope. Not a government. Not a committee. The Moon's
orbital position determines the most important date in the Christian calendar —
and has done so for 1,701 years without exception.
This year, the Pink Moon
reaches peak illumination on April 1, 2026 at 10:11 PM EDT. The spring equinox
occurred on March 20. The first Sunday after April 1 is April 5. Easter 2026
falls on April 5 — determined entirely by the Moon's position in its orbit
around Earth.
The Gregorian calendar, the
Julian calendar, the Hebrew calendar, and the Islamic calendar all use lunar
cycles as their foundation. Every civilization in recorded history has
organized time around the Moon. The Pink Moon does not just rise above your house
tomorrow night. It runs the calendar of 2.4 billion people.
Does it change how you see
the Moon to know it still governs civilization's most important dates?
#MoonlitEarth
#PinkMoon
#Easter2026
#PaschalMoon
#April2026
#MoonScience
#AncientAstronomy
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
** *I am so thankful for The Plan of Salvation and the Atonement of Jesus Christ that makes this
Great Plan operational.
At the end of this April 5th, 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.
*** *** ***
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."
*** *** *** *** ***
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. 
*** *** ***
*** *** ***
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
*** *** *** *** ***
*** *** ***Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.Eileen PetersenApril 5, 2026 "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...
Neal A Maxwell
How Choice a Seer!
