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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- APRIL 20-26, 2026
MONDAY,
THIS WEEK- APRIL 20-26, 2026
MONDAY,
APRIL 20, 2026
Family is Everything... Sunrise: 6:42a.m. Sunset: 8:12 p.m.
One year ago...April 20, 2025...\
\ Happy BirthdayOhi'a"2"Today...in Houston, Texas
Here's last year'sbirthday... ... ...
I caught upon my blog.
Working on lunch bunch list and posts and photos...Linda & Bill Hartleymarried in the Oakland TempleSeptember 11, 1965.When Bill passed awayon April 10, 2018, Theyhad been married for52 years...
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TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026Family is Everything…
Family is
Institute... Isaiah 43-48
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Our Tuesday night movie was: The Robefrom 1953
I always love movie night with Gary.
We are planning to watch the sequelnext week:Demetrius andthe Gladitors
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Lunch Bunch was at
Mi Ranchitos
THURSDAY,
APRIL 23, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Restoration of all things...
What are the priesthood
keys?
Priesthood keys are spiritual
authorities and powers given to individuals to govern and direct the Church.
According to Joseph Smith, these keys are essential for leading the Church and
performing sacred ordinances. Here's what we know about priesthood keys:
- Definition: Priesthood keys are the spiritual
authority to govern and direct the Church, perform ordinances, and make
important decisions.
- Origin: The priesthood and its keys were given to
Adam, the first man, and have been passed down through the ages through
succession. This succession continued through biblical figures like Noah,
Abraham, and Peter, James, and John...
- [...but were taken from the Earth when the Apostasy occurred after the original 12 Apostles were gone and the Dark Ages began.]
- Types of Priesthood: There are two main types of
priesthood:
- Melchizedek Priesthood: The higher priesthood,
which holds the highest authority and is associated with the fulness of
the gospel.
- Aaronic Priesthood: A lower priesthood, which is
associated with temporal and ceremonial duties.
- Purpose: Priesthood keys are used to:
- Govern and direct the Church
- Perform sacred ordinances, like temple rituals
and sacraments
- Make important decisions for the Church
- Provide spiritual guidance to members
- Restoration: In the last days, priesthood keys
were restored through Joseph Smith, allowing the Church to function with
proper authority.
In the context of Joseph
Smith's final charge, he conferred all priesthood keys on the Quorum of the
Twelve Apostles, giving them the authority to lead the Church after his death
¹.
FRIDAY,
APRIL 24, 2026
What are the priesthood
keys?
Priesthood keys are spiritual
authorities and powers given to individuals to govern and direct the Church.
According to Joseph Smith, these keys are essential for leading the Church and
performing sacred ordinances. Here's what we know about priesthood keys:
- Definition: Priesthood keys are the spiritual
authority to govern and direct the Church, perform ordinances, and make
important decisions.
- Origin: The priesthood and its keys were given to
Adam, the first man, and have been passed down through the ages through
succession. This succession continued through biblical figures like Noah,
Abraham, and Peter, James, and John...
- [...but were taken from the Earth when the Apostasy occurred after the original 12 Apostles were gone and the Dark Ages began.]
- Types of Priesthood: There are two main types of priesthood:
- Melchizedek Priesthood: The higher priesthood,
which holds the highest authority and is associated with the fulness of
the gospel.
- Aaronic Priesthood: A lower priesthood, which is
associated with temporal and ceremonial duties.
- Purpose: Priesthood keys are used to:
- Govern and direct the Church
- Perform sacred ordinances, like temple rituals
and sacraments
- Make important decisions for the Church
- Provide spiritual guidance to members
- Restoration: In the last days, priesthood keys
were restored through Joseph Smith, allowing the Church to function with
proper authority.
In the context of Joseph
Smith's final charge, he conferred all priesthood keys on the Quorum of the
Twelve Apostles, giving them the authority to lead the Church after his death
¹.
APRIL 24, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Happy Birthday...
Gary "61"
John "52"
Kimble "27"
SATURDAY,
APRIL 25, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Happy Birthday...
Jerry "52"
Rendezvousing with
SUNDAY,
APRIL 26, 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
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 26th, 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.
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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 PetersenApril 26, 2026
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!
