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It is in very tiny font: Older Posts} Week of JULY 27-AUGUST 2, 2025Stay on the Covenant Pathto reach theTree of Life"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly...
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 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- JULY 27-AUGUST 2, 2026
THIS WEEK- JULY 27-AUGUST 2, 2026
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026Family is Everything... Sunrise: 6:21 a.m. Sunset: 8:47 p.m.
Dental Appointment...Three small cavities,no deadening,no pain.
Dr. Brandon Greenwood...
...he was not very professional today.If I were younger,I would change dentists.It's like I wasn't there.He just talked withhis assistant abouthis weekend.Can't rememberher name.
Kristi and Amy outfront are alwaysso kind and welcoming.
But, then, 63 yearsago when Dr. Yandawas delivering ourfirst baby inMinneapolis, hewas talking to hisnurse about hisfishing trip that weekend, as I'mlying there thinking:"Hey, pay attention todelivering this baby!"And I'm sure Walt chit-chatted withhis assistant andnurse when he wasdoing surgery.So it's probably universal. It just upset me todayfor some reason...
Storm clouds beforea short rain...
4:57...
...4:00 is my favoritetime of day...
...and '57 is the yearI graduated...perfect combination.
Blue skies again.
*** *** ***TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026Family is Everything…
Happy 
“There is a vast difference, therefore, between an omniscient God and the false notion that God is on some sort of post-doctoral fellowship, still searching for additional key truths and vital data. Were the latter so, God might, at any moment, discover some new truth not previously known to Him that would restructure, diminish, or undercut certain truths previously known by Him. Prophecy would be mere prediction. Planning assumptions pertaining to our redemption would need to be revised. Fortunately for us, however, His plan of salvation is constantly underway—not constantly under revision. …
“In a very real sense, all we need to know is that God knows all!” (All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience [1979], 14–15, 21).
-- Neal Ash Maxwell
“There is a vast difference, therefore, between an omniscient God and the false notion that God is on some sort of post-doctoral fellowship, still searching for additional key truths and vital data. Were the latter so, God might, at any moment, discover some new truth not previously known to Him that would restructure, diminish, or undercut certain truths previously known by Him. Prophecy would be mere prediction. Planning assumptions pertaining to our redemption would need to be revised. Fortunately for us, however, His plan of salvation is constantly underway—not constantly under revision. …
“In a very real sense, all we need to know is that God knows all!” (All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience [1979], 14–15, 21).
-- Neal Ash Maxwell
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Our Tuesday night movie wasthe second half of"The Fall of theRoman Empire" from 1964
I always love movienight with Gary.
*** *** ***WEDNESDAY,JULY 29, 2026
*** *** *** *** ***
Family is
Everything
Lunch Bunch was
at Jim's
13 came...
13 Counter-clock wise
from bottom left:
MaryAnn, Eileen, Nadine,
Kaye, Sharon, Lydia,
Andrew, Shauna, Faye,
Jeanie, Judy, Linda,
Annette
Linda, Annette
MaryAnn, Eileen
*** *** ***
THURSDAY,
JULY 30, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Adam-ondi-Ahman
The site known as Adam-ondi-Ahman is owned and maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is open to the public with no fee. Access to the site is gated and locked after dark.
“Preacher's Rock at
Adam-ondi-Ahman. You can whisper while standing on top of it and be heard in
the field below. My favorite time to visit is at sunset.” --Missionary at Adam-Ondi-Ahman.
“Pages 237–238 of the Journal of Discourses, Volume 6, contain a June 2, 1839, address by Joseph Smith outlining
the eternal nature of the Priesthood and identifying Adam as the Ancient of
Days. The discourse teaches that Adam, or Michael, holds authority to manage
the keys of the Gospel and will preside over a grand council [at Adam-ondi-Ahman]
to prepare humanity for the Son of Man.” Read
the full text at
Journal of Discourses, Volume 6.
Joseph Smith -President of
the Church- said:...
"The Priesthood was
first given to Adam. He obtained the First Presidency, and held the keys of it
from generation to generation. He obtained it in the creation, before the world
was formed, as in Gen. i. 20, 26, 28. He had dominion given him over every
living creature. He is Michael the Archangel, spoken of in the Scriptures. Then
to Noah, who is Gabriel: he stands next in authority to Adam in the Priesthood.
He was called of God to this office, and was the Father of all living in his
day, and to him was given the dominion. These men held keys first on earth, and
then in heaven.
The Priesthood is an
everlasting principle, and existed with God from eternity, and will to
eternity, without beginning of days or end of years. The keys have to be
brought from heaven, whenever the Gospel is sent. When they are revealed from
heaven, it is by Adam's authority. Daniel VII speaks of the Ancient of Days. He
means the oldest man—our Father Adam (Michael). He will call his children
together and hold a council with them to prepare them for the coming of the Son
of Man. He (Adam) is the Father of the human family, and presides over the
spirits of all men; and all that have had the keys must stand before him in
this grand council. This may take place before some of us leave this stage of
action. The Son of Man stands before him, and there is given him glory and
dominion. Adam delivers up his stewardship to Christ—that which was delivered
to him as holding the keys of the universe, but retains his standing as head of
the human family."
Joseph Smith, in Journal of
Discourses, 6:237-238.
I read
this whole reference in the Journal of Discourses:
Volume 6: 237-238. So
interesting.
It included this--which I don't remember knowing before:
“The
spirit of man is not a created being: it existed from eternity, and will exist
to eternity. Anything created cannot be eternal; and earth, water, &…, had
their existence in an elementary state from eternity…”
*** *** ***
We have friends--Jon & Bonnie Groneman-- serving a mission at Adam-ondi-Ahman who are posting stunning photos of that beautiful area.
The site known as Adam-ondi-Ahman is owned and
maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. It is open to the public with no
fee. Access to the site is gated and locked after
dark.
“…Church president Joseph Fielding Smith
previously stated Jesus Christ would appear at
Adam-ondi-Ahman before the end of the world.”
According to Latter-day Saint doctrine, Adam-ondi-
Ahman in Daviess County, Missouri, will be the
site of a future grand council where Jesus Christ
will meet with Adam and holders of priesthood
keys from all dispensations to prepare for the
Second Coming.
Prophesied Events
• The Grand Council: Adam (the Ancient of
Days) will call his righteous posterity and leaders
together to render an accounting of their
stewardships.
• Transfer of Authority: Priesthood keys and
government will be formally handed over to Jesus
Christ, ending mortal and worldly rule.
• Sacrament Meeting: Prophetic writings suggest
a sacred, private meeting involving ancient
prophets and faithful Saints before Christ's visible
public appearance to the world.
*** *** ***
FRIDAY,
JULY 31, 2026
Read the full text at
Journal of Discourses, Volume 6.
"The Priesthood was
first given to Adam. He obtained the First Presidency, and held the keys of it
from generation to generation. He obtained it in the creation, before the world
was formed, as in Gen. i. 20, 26, 28. He had dominion given him over every
living creature. He is Michael the Archangel, spoken of in the Scriptures. Then
to Noah, who is Gabriel: he stands next in authority to Adam in the Priesthood.
He was called of God to this office, and was the Father of all living in his
day, and to him was given the dominion. These men held keys first on earth, and
then in heaven.
The Priesthood is an
everlasting principle, and existed with God from eternity, and will to
eternity, without beginning of days or end of years. The keys have to be
brought from heaven, whenever the Gospel is sent. When they are revealed from
heaven, it is by Adam's authority. Daniel VII speaks of the Ancient of Days. He
means the oldest man—our Father Adam (Michael). He will call his children
together and hold a council with them to prepare them for the coming of the Son
of Man. He (Adam) is the Father of the human family, and presides over the
spirits of all men; and all that have had the keys must stand before him in
this grand council. This may take place before some of us leave this stage of
action. The Son of Man stands before him, and there is given him glory and
dominion. Adam delivers up his stewardship to Christ—that which was delivered
to him as holding the keys of the universe, but retains his standing as head of
the human family."
Joseph Smith, in Journal of
Discourses, 6:237-238.
I read this whole reference in the Journal of Discourses:
Volume 6: 237-238. So interesting.
It included this--which I don't remember knowing before:
“The spirit of man is not a created being: it existed from eternity, and will exist to eternity. Anything created cannot be eternal; and earth, water, &…, had their existence in an elementary state from eternity…”
*** *** ***
We have friends--Jon & Bonnie Groneman-- serving a mission at Adam-ondi-Ahman who are posting stunning photos of that beautiful area.
The site known as Adam-ondi-Ahman is owned and
maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. It is open to the public with no
fee. Access to the site is gated and locked after
dark.
“…Church president Joseph Fielding Smith
previously stated Jesus Christ would appear at
Adam-ondi-Ahman before the end of the world.”
According to Latter-day Saint doctrine, Adam-ondi-
Ahman in Daviess County, Missouri, will be the
site of a future grand council where Jesus Christ
will meet with Adam and holders of priesthood
keys from all dispensations to prepare for the
Second Coming.
Prophesied Events
• The Grand Council: Adam (the Ancient of
Days) will call his righteous posterity and leaders
together to render an accounting of their
stewardships.
• Transfer of Authority: Priesthood keys and
government will be formally handed over to Jesus
Christ, ending mortal and worldly rule.
• Sacrament Meeting: Prophetic writings suggest
a sacred, private meeting involving ancient
prophets and faithful Saints before Christ's visible
public appearance to the world.
*** *** ***
JULY 31, 2026
Family is
Everything...
Happy Birthday,
Elder Joshua Brewer
"19"
He has been in his
Mexico Juarez Mission
one week from the
Mexico MTC.
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AUGUST 1, 2026
SATURDAY,
Family is
Everything…
Family Book Club
David's choice:
For August, I pick "How
to Be Perfect" by Michael Schur, creator of our favorite TV
series of all
time, "The Good Place." Maybe
the best book on ethics I have ever
read, and
by far the most entertaining!
(…and
if you really like it and can't get enough, like me, you could read "The
Good Place and Philosophy" written by philosophy professors exploring
these themes further, and "A Short Stay in Hell" [only 2.75 hrs] a
novel written by a BYU biology professor trying to wrap his head around the
vastness of eternity, which is the final big theme of The Good Place, it blew
my mind)
How to Be Perfect: The
Correct Answer to Every Moral Question Audiobook
By: Michael Schur
Read By: Michael Schur, William Jackson Harper, Manny Jacinto, Jameela Jamil, Marc Evan Jackson, Kristen Bell, Ted Danson, D'Arcy Carden, others
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Listen Time: 9.25 hours at 1.0x Speed
6.17 hours at 1.5x Speed
4.63 hours at 2.0x Speed
Release Date: January 2022
Format: Unabridged
AudiobookISBN: 9781797135250
(5.00) - listener ratings
Excited to read it...
*** *** *** The Savior, Jesus Christ...Elder Neal A. Maxweii said:
"Consider, what if Jesus’ Mortal Messiahship had consisted
only of remarkable sermons? Or was further enhanced with healings and other
miracles—but without Gethsemane’s and Calvary’s awful but consecrated hours of
the Atonement? How then would we regard Jesus’ ministry? Where would mankind
be?
Brothers and sisters, whatever we embrace instead of Jesus
and His work will keep us from qualifying to enter His kingdom and therefore
from being embraced by Him (see Morm. 6:17).
May we get settled and prepare now for that marvelous moment
then, I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, amen!" - Neal Ash Maxwell
"Settle this in your hearts"
SUNDAY,
AUGUST 2, 2026
Family is
Everything
Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward
*** *** ***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
AUGUST 1, 2026
SATURDAY,
Michael Schur, creator of our favorite TV
series of all time, "The Good Place." Maybe
the best book on ethics I have ever read, and
by far the most entertaining!
(…and
if you really like it and can't get enough, like me, you could read "The
Good Place and Philosophy" written by philosophy professors exploring
these themes further, and "A Short Stay in Hell" [only 2.75 hrs] a
novel written by a BYU biology professor trying to wrap his head around the
vastness of eternity, which is the final big theme of The Good Place, it blew
my mind)
How to Be Perfect: The
Correct Answer to Every Moral Question Audiobook
By: Michael Schur
Read By: Michael Schur, William Jackson Harper, Manny Jacinto, Jameela Jamil, Marc Evan Jackson, Kristen Bell, Ted Danson, D'Arcy Carden, others
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Listen Time: 9.25 hours at 1.0x Speed
6.17 hours at 1.5x Speed
4.63 hours at 2.0x Speed
Release Date: January 2022
Format: Unabridged
AudiobookISBN: 9781797135250
(5.00) - listener ratings
Elder Neal A. Maxweii said:
"Consider, what if Jesus’ Mortal Messiahship had consisted
only of remarkable sermons? Or was further enhanced with healings and other
miracles—but without Gethsemane’s and Calvary’s awful but consecrated hours of
the Atonement? How then would we regard Jesus’ ministry? Where would mankind
be?
Brothers and sisters, whatever we embrace instead of Jesus
and His work will keep us from qualifying to enter His kingdom and therefore
from being embraced by Him (see Morm. 6:17).
May we get settled and prepare now for that marvelous moment
then, I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, amen!" - Neal Ash Maxwell
"Settle this in your hearts"
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 August 2nd, 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
*** *** ***
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. 
*** *** ***
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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 PetersenAugust 2, 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...
♪♫♪♪♫ "...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
*** *** ***
Neal A Maxwell
How Choice a Seer!
