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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, 11 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come.
Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and posterity to come.
THIS WEEK- JUNE 22-28, 2026
THIS WEEK- JUNE 22-28, 2026
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Family is Everything... Sunrise: 5:58 a.m. Sunset: 9:O1 p.m.1 Day above normal --breaking records... 
President Spencer W. Kimball[1895-1985 - Age 90Prophet 1973-1985]said in 1966...
We
knew before we were born that we were coming to the earth for bodies and
experience and that we would have joys and sorrows, pain and comforts, ease and
hardships, health and sickness, successes and disappointments; and we knew also
that we would die. We accepted all these eventualities with a glad heart eager
to accept both the favorable and unfavorable. We were undoubtedly willing to
have a mortal body even if it were deformed. We eagerly accepted the chance to
come earthward even though it might be for a day, a year, or a century. Perhaps
we were not so much concerned whether we should die of disease, of accident, or
of senility. We were willing to come and take life as it came and as we might
organize and control it, and this without murmur, complaint, or unreasonable
demands. We sometimes think we would like to know what is ahead, but sober
thought brings us back to accepting life a day at a time, and magnifying and
glorifying that day."
----
Spencer W. Kimball (“Tragedy or Destiny,” Improvement Era, March 1966, pp.
216–17) *** *** ***
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026Family is Everything…
Family is
We
knew before we were born that we were coming to the earth for bodies and
experience and that we would have joys and sorrows, pain and comforts, ease and
hardships, health and sickness, successes and disappointments; and we knew also
that we would die. We accepted all these eventualities with a glad heart eager
to accept both the favorable and unfavorable. We were undoubtedly willing to
have a mortal body even if it were deformed. We eagerly accepted the chance to
come earthward even though it might be for a day, a year, or a century. Perhaps
we were not so much concerned whether we should die of disease, of accident, or
of senility. We were willing to come and take life as it came and as we might
organize and control it, and this without murmur, complaint, or unreasonable
demands. We sometimes think we would like to know what is ahead, but sober
thought brings us back to accepting life a day at a time, and magnifying and
glorifying that day."
---- Spencer W. Kimball (“Tragedy or Destiny,” Improvement Era, March 1966, pp. 216–17) *** *** ***
Happy Birthday, Kelly 2014 IN SAN SALVADOR
Your treasures...
*** *** *** *** *** Our Tuesday night movie was
postponed to next weekgary has a singles conference *** *** ***WEDNESDAY,JUNE 24, 2026
Family is
Everything
Happy Birthday, Janie
Lunch Bunch was at
One Man Band...
12 CAME TODAY...
Linda, Sue, Sharon,
MaryAnn, Faye, Carol,
Kathie, Kaye, Shauna,
Annette, Sandi, Eileen
*** *** ***Joseph Smith - 1805-1844
How did a young farmhand change American Christianity forever?After claiming a series of spiritual visions, Joseph Smith was said to have translated ancient texts after placing two stones inside a hat. This remarkable origin story set him on an audacious path that would see him organize a new faith, lead his followers across the frontier, and even run for U.S. president.
Learn more about the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints—otherwise known as the Mormon Church—and his impact on Christianity: https://on.natgeo.com/CwTmNB
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❤❤❤
Robyn Wyatt Jones post today - June 24...
61
years ago, my mom and dad were sealed together in the Logan Temple and began a
beautiful journey side by side. Except for five short weeks, they spent more
than 58 years together on earth. Now, they have eternity together. I am forever
grateful for their example of love, commitment, faith, and enduring devotion.
Their legacy continues to bless our family every day. Happy Anniversary, Mom
and Dad. 
Neal & Kenna Wyatt
June 24, 1965
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After claiming a series of spiritual visions, Joseph Smith was said to have translated ancient texts after placing two stones inside a hat. This remarkable origin story set him on an audacious path that would see him organize a new faith, lead his followers across the frontier, and even run for U.S. president.
Learn more about the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints—otherwise known as the Mormon Church—and his impact on Christianity: https://on.natgeo.com/CwTmNB
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Robyn Wyatt Jones post today - June 24...
61
years ago, my mom and dad were sealed together in the Logan Temple and began a
beautiful journey side by side. Except for five short weeks, they spent more
than 58 years together on earth. Now, they have eternity together. I am forever
grateful for their example of love, commitment, faith, and enduring devotion.
Their legacy continues to bless our family every day. Happy Anniversary, Mom
and Dad.
❤❤❤ ❤❤❤ ❤❤❤
THURSDAY,
JUNE 25, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Happy...
NEAL A. MAXWELL
– 1926-2004 – AGE 78
Apostle –
1981-2004
"...Maxwell
wrote approximately 30 books concerning religion and authored numerous articles
on politics and government for local, professional and national publications.
He was well known for his extensive vocabulary and elegant style of speaking
and writing. His highly alliterative talks have always presented a great challenge to
translators. During one LDS general conference, the translators had categorized each
of the talks to be given into five levels of difficulty. All of the talks were
assigned to levels one to four, except Maxwell's. His talk was alone at level
five. Commenting on his speaking and writing styles at Maxwell's
funeral, church president Gordon B. Hinckley said,
'I know of no other man who spoke in
such an interesting and
distinct manner.
His genius was the product of diligence.
He was a
perfectionist determined to
exact from every phrase and sentence
vivid imagery
that brought the gospel to
life. Each talk was a masterpiece, each
book was a
work of art. I think we shall not see one like him again.' ..."
Neal A. Maxwell said in 1981...
If there is an imagery upon which I would focus, it is two scriptures from the Book of Mormon. The one in which we are reminded that Jesus himself is the gatekeeper and that ‘he employeth no servant there’ (2 Nephi 9:41). I will tell you…out of the conviction of my soul…what I think the major reason is (why he ‘employeth no servant there’), as contained in another Book of Mormon scripture which says he waits for you ‘with open arms’ (Mormon 6:17). That’s why He’s there! He waits for you with open arms. That imagery is too powerful to brush aside….It is imagery that should work itself into the very center core of one’s mind – a rendezvous impending, a moment in time and space, the likes of which there is none other……”Neal Ash Maxwell...
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FRIDAY,
JUNE 26, 2026
NEAL A. MAXWELL
– 1926-2004 – AGE 78
Apostle –
1981-2004
"...Maxwell
wrote approximately 30 books concerning religion and authored numerous articles
on politics and government for local, professional and national publications.
He was well known for his extensive vocabulary and elegant style of speaking
and writing. His highly alliterative talks have always presented a great challenge to
translators. During one LDS general conference, the translators had categorized each
of the talks to be given into five levels of difficulty. All of the talks were
assigned to levels one to four, except Maxwell's. His talk was alone at level
five. Commenting on his speaking and writing styles at Maxwell's
funeral, church president Gordon B. Hinckley said,
'I know of no other man who spoke in
such an interesting and distinct manner.
His genius was the product of diligence.
He was a perfectionist determined to
exact from every phrase and sentence
vivid imagery that brought the gospel to
life. Each talk was a masterpiece, each
book was a work of art. I think we shall not see one like him again.' ..."
JUNE 26, 2026
Family is
Everything…
of
SATURDAY,
JUNE 27, 2026
Family is
Everything…
Rendezvousing with
SUNDAY,
JUNE 28, 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 June 28th, 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 PetersenJune 28, 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!
