Although I have many great memories of Grandma Bird I think I would like to relate a story that shows how much Grandma Bird wanted us to be and feel part of a great family.
In my junior year of high school, just before summer vacation, I broke my ankle while playing softball at school. At first we thought it was only sprained, but it just wouldn't heal. Finally Mom & Dad took me to the doctor and the x-ray showed a broken ankle. They put a cast on my lower leg and about all I could do, was pester Mom around the house.
Grandpa and Grandma Bird asked if I could go up to Island Park with them for a few days (I think Mom begged them to take me). I went but was kind of gloomy because I knew Grandpa and Grandma would go fishing and I'd be left all alone. The next morning bright and early, Grandma told me to get my lazy body out of bed and let's go fishing. I told her I may as well stay in bed because I couldn't go fishing because I'd get my cast wet. She grabbed the plastic tablecloth off the table, wrapped my cast in that and off we went fishing.
I’m still humbled that Grandma Bird would take her tablecloth and wrap my foot just so I could join with her and Grandpa. She’s an amazing elect lady and many lives are and will continue to be blessed by her kindness and love. And yes, Grandma and Grandpa Bird were right; Heavenly Father has blessed us to be part of a great family.
Thayne R. Curtis
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