{Last week: Scroll to end and click "Older Posts" at bottom right.}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.
THIS AUGUST 7-13, 2023
MONDAY, August 7, 2023
Family is Everything…
Sunrise: 6:29 a.m.
Sunset: 8:37 p.m.
To start Monday...
Granddaughters in Tennessee
started school today...
Twins Kayden...
'n Jordan -
6th grade in Middle School
in Shelbyville...
Soccer...
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... 'n
friends...
...
Elliott...
... 8th grade.
...Jordan
...Kayden
Olivia graduated as a...
P.A. in Nashville.
with her Mom...
Olivia with David,
her fiancé.
Olivia with her diploma.
Celebrating...
She is now a
Physician's Assistant.
They look more like sisters,
than mother and daughter.
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Back to my day here
in Saratoga Springs...
Annual Dermatology
Check up
Sydney...
Dr. Harris and his P.A. Shaun
did a biopsy on two suspicious moles.
Results in two weeks...
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TUESDAY, August 8, 2023
Family is Everything…
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023
Family is Everything…
Lunch Bunch was going to
be at
Black Bear Diner
in American Fork...
as we were going in, the
family parked next to us
said the food was good,
but the service was very, very slow.
We went in and when we told the gal
we had 14 in our group, she said
"We only have one server."
Jeanie said: "Let's go to Jim's."
So we went to Jim's instead.
Our fun, no-nonsense
waitress, Michelle, had
our food orders taken and
served lickety-split.
A lot got "Jim's breakfast"
Eggs, hashbrowns, ham,
bacon or sausage (2);
toast, pancakes, or
biscuits 'n gravy.
Some got Denver or
other omelette, or
Philly Cheese Steak sandwich.
Fourteen came today...
Clockwise from bottom left:
Linda H, Nadine, Faye,
Jeanie, Kaye, MaryAnn,
Tori, Tammy, Linda B,
SuzAnne, Shauna, Carol,
Sue, Eileen.
We always miss those
who can't come.
Linda H, Nadine, Faye
Jeanie, Kaye
MaryAnne, Tori
Tammy, Linda B
Sue, Eileen
Shauna, Carol
Tammy, Linda B, SuzAnne
...random
Linda B will be in Mesquite
next week with family...
A photo with "Jim's"
sign to identify where
we had lunch today.
These sisters are fun
to be with.
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Our Wednesday night movie
for a movie was
from 1953
"Roman Holiday"
Gregory Peck - age 37
Audrey Hepburn - age 24
Roman Holiday was not Hepburn's first acting role, as she had appeared in Dutch and British films from 1948 and on stage, but it was her first major film role and her first appearance in an American film. Wyler wanted an "anti-Italian" actress who was different from the curvy Italian stars of that era:
"She was perfect..." .
Peck's contract gave him solo star billing, with newcomer Hepburn listed much less prominently in the credits. Halfway through the filming, Peck suggested to Wyler that he elevate her to equal billing—an almost unheard-of gesture in Hollywood.
Originally, the film was to have had only Gregory Peck's name above its title, with "Introducing Audrey Hepburn" beneath in smaller font. Peck suggested Wyler elevate her to equal billing so her name appears before the title, and in type as large as his: "You've got to change that because she'll be a big star, and I'll look like a big jerk."
Handler developed colon cancer in her 80s. She died on
April 27, 2002, at the age of 85. Handler was survived by her husband, who died
on July 21, 2011.
Legacy
Handler created one of the world's most successful toy
companies, Mattel. Her Barbie doll is one of the most popular and iconic toys
in the world. In 2016, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris had a Barbie show
featuring hundreds of dolls alongside artworks inspired by Barbie.
While some people thought that a scene with an old
woman sitting on the bench was Barbara Handler, it was not her. Barbara does not appear
(in real form) in the movie. That's actually Oscar-winning costume designer Ann
Roth that you're seeing in that scene.
President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints
April 2023
“Jesus Christ is the reason we build temples. Each is His
holy house. Making covenants and receiving essential ordinances in the temple,
as well as seeking to draw closer to Him there, will bless your life in ways no
other kind of worship can. For this reason, we are doing all within our power
to make the blessings of the temple more accessible . . . . around the world.”
(Currently there are 315 Temples dedicated and operating,
announced, or under construction)
August 13, 2023
At the conclusion of the open house, the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple will be dedicated in two sessions (10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. MDT) on Sunday, August 13, 2023, by President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency. The dedication will be broadcast to congregations throughout the area.Apr 10, 2023
DEDICATION OF THE
SARATOGA SPRINGS TEMPLE
I went to both the morning and
afternoon sessions of the dedication.
It was very peaceful to arrive an hour
early for the ten o'clock session
to not be rushed, to read scripture,
and just soak in the Spirit of the
sacred occasion.
I was blessed to sit by these
dear sisters from our ward.
L-R:
Barbara, Sandy, and Heather.
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Photos from the Church News Service
for the Dedication of the
Saratoga Springs Utahn Temple
President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First
Presidency, poses for photos prior to the first session of
the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in
that [they] will respond with greater faith and energy,”
President Eyring, second counselor in the Church’s
First Presidency, told the Church News. “This temple
is where you can draw more often on the powers
of temple covenants. He knows your hearts.
He knows your desire to be lifted and to become
a more righteous people — just as the world
becomes more contentious and fallen.”
RELATED STORY
Bishop L. Todd Budge, second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, and
his wife, Sister Lori Budge; Elder Kevin R. Duncan, General Authority Seventy
and executive director of the Temple Department, and his wife, Sister Nancy
Duncan; President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency;
Elder Adeyinka A. Ojediran, General Authority Seventy, and his wife, Sister
Olufunmilayo Ojediran; and Elder Hugo E. Martinez, General Authority Seventy
and first counselor in the Utah Area presidency, and his wife, Sister Nunia
Martinez; pose for photos prior to the first session of the dedication of the
Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13,
2023.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Julie and I drove around the
dedicated temple at 4:00.
People were still leaving.
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Family Book Club monthly discussion
The zoom had at one time
6 of the 7 siblings, plus
one grandson, and me...
So Gary, Steve, David and his Julie
popped into view with some
Ghiradelli chocolate; Julie,
Brian, Jen, Daniel, me... oh, and
1 y-o Maeve was with her Daddy.
Then at the end Jenn got on with
Brian, Joplyn jumped up, then
Lumi jumped up, Jenn picked up
Wilbur, and Julie showed Max.
Wish I'd been quick enough to
think to take a photo.
Here's the latest photo
I have with each one who was on the Zoom...
Gary and me when we got
back from Idaho yesterday...
Steve and me Friday at the movie...
David & Julie, and me in May
when they took me to dinner
the Friday before Mother's Day.
Brian & Jennifer when they
were in Utah last January.
Daniel 'n his 1 y-o Maeve...
Julie 'n her kids after her talk in
Sacrament Meeting July 30 about
the temple and it's upcoming dedication...
** *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 August13th,
I 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.
He knows what our potential is.
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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.
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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.
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President Russell M. Nelson 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.
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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.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the True Church on the earth today. Because of the restored Temple Ordinances families can be sealed for eternity.
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Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Walt was born in Wendell, Idaho,and lived in Idaho 64 of his 86 years. Eileen was born in the Twin Falls Idaho Hospital going home to Wendell from there, and lived in Idaho for 57 of my 85 years.
Married June 14, 1961 in Salt Lake Temple. We thank our children and grandchildren for the wonderful 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration.they hosted for us in June 2011. For 50th we went on a Mediterranean cruise to be with D. Kelly Ogden as he lectured "In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle." We have lived in St. Louis,MO, Minneapolis,MN; Talihina,OK; Burley,IDAHO 42 years, 3 years in Merida, Mexico;;2 years in Guatemala City, Guatemala; 18 mos in Argentina,Oct 2008 to Mar 2010; and 3 years as temple president and matron of the new (dedicated Aug 21, 2011) San Salvador El Salvador Temple for--July 2011 to Nov 1, 2014. As of Aug 2018 we moved to live with our daughter Julie, her husband John, and their 4 children in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Walt passed away of Lewy Body Dementia on Aug 21, 2020 at age 86.
We love and adore each other, our 7 children, their spouses, our 39 grandchildren and 6.ggc..
Walt was a physician, I was a medical secretary for PHT, then homemaker and mother.
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Gregory Peck - age 37
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"Big Michael"
A Welcome Return...
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*** *** ***Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.Eileen PetersenAugust 13, 2023
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