Larene Bird, ? , Grace Bird
Friday, April 17, 2009
A Poem by Grandma Bird
Ramona Curtis Pearson:
"I loved looking at all the pictures. It brings back memories. My girls were excited to see such young pictures of everybody. I have a poem that Grandma Bird wrote in 1996 that I would like to post. I think most family members received a copy of the poem, but it is something my girls and I read often. Somedays it seems like I could pick up the phone and call her and Mom and other days it seems like it has been forever since I talked to them and touched their hand. I suppose on the days that it seems like a long time is when they are off doing missionary work and the other days they are close by watching over me. "
The future is yours – it belongs to you,
With faith in God and in yourself too.
No hill too high, no mountain too tall,
For with faith in the Lord you can conquer all.
All that you wish for that is honest and true,
The Lord will certainly give to you.
Not always the way that you most desire,
But always he gives what you most require.
So accept what he sends, whether bitter or sweet,
For God knows best what makes like complete.
Great is your gladness and rich your reward,
When you learn to accept the will of the Lord.
Grace Bird
September 8, 1996
"I loved looking at all the pictures. It brings back memories. My girls were excited to see such young pictures of everybody. I have a poem that Grandma Bird wrote in 1996 that I would like to post. I think most family members received a copy of the poem, but it is something my girls and I read often. Somedays it seems like I could pick up the phone and call her and Mom and other days it seems like it has been forever since I talked to them and touched their hand. I suppose on the days that it seems like a long time is when they are off doing missionary work and the other days they are close by watching over me. "
The future is yours – it belongs to you,
With faith in God and in yourself too.
No hill too high, no mountain too tall,
For with faith in the Lord you can conquer all.
All that you wish for that is honest and true,
The Lord will certainly give to you.
Not always the way that you most desire,
But always he gives what you most require.
So accept what he sends, whether bitter or sweet,
For God knows best what makes like complete.
Great is your gladness and rich your reward,
When you learn to accept the will of the Lord.
Grace Bird
September 8, 1996
Some Memories about Grace Leavitt Bird (1909-2000)
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
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
Aunt Grace's 100th Birthday
Aunt Grace was a wonderful person to us. I met her just after Brett and I got married. We lived on the west side of town and not too far from Aunt Grace. We would go visit her often. Sometimes I would bring my violin and play for her and we'd sing and sometimes she'd play the piano and we would have a wonderful time. Later, after we moved out to Milo we had her come out to our home for dinner and to visit also. It was always such a pleasure to be with her. The best part about visiting with Aunt Grace was hearing all the many stories about her growing up years, her marriage to your dad and grandpa, her children and just about her. We learned a lot about her and were amazed by her inner strength and her resolve to make the best of situations and learn from them what the Lord wanted her to learn. She was so graceful and so fun. We miss seeing her and can't wait for the day when we'll get to see her again. We love her a lot!
Marilee and Brett Bird
Marilee and Brett Bird
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