OUR GURNEY FAMILY: RICHARD'S BIRTHDAY

Friday, July 3, 2009

RICHARD'S BIRTHDAY

Our baby boy turned 21 this year -and I have had to smile when I think of the little guy whose back was always itchy - and he rubbed it against corners of walls and on the carpet - so we called him BEAR. Now he's quite a man and we see greatness in him in so many good things that he does! He quietly serves others by doing the dishes, helping dad clean out and fix projects that need to be done, cleaning the garage, fixing people's vehicles - and so much more!

Then there's this quirky, quiet, funny side of Richard where he does things that make us laugh - and here he is with my yellow and green zucchini eating it like corn on the cob! That is where I got the name of BOOG for him! He's my little booger!

I love that birthdays keep coming around because we get together - and somehow life is so busy that we often need excuses to get together! Happy Birthday Richard! We loved celebrating your life! You are such a special son and brother and you bring so much joy to us! You were getting ready for your trip to Colorado to go river rafting and to enjoy the mountains with Bailey's mom and sister. We are so grateful for the good person that Bailey is and we love her too!

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Gurney Family Proclamation

We, the Gurneys, are an eternally organized family who chose to leave God's presence to receive mortal bodies, and have covenanted to live worthily to return to Him again.

We love, honor and respect our Father in Heaven, ourselves and all people and creations.

We obey Christ's teachings, follow the living Prophets and seek for personal revelation and guidance through faith, prayer and scripture study.

We work hard, are honest in all our dealings, we repent of our errors (through the Atonement of our Savior) and forgive others for their wrongdoings as we seek always for that which is positive and uplifting.

We honor the awesome power and authority of the Priesthood, we will receive all needed ordinances and we will receive and keep all temple covenants.

We seek for wholesome influences, associations, service opportunities and will create memorable family activities that unite and strengthen us - - while adding fulfillment and happiness to our Earthly lives.

I AM A DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST

The decision has been made, I have stepped over the line. The dye has been cast - - I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.

I won't look back, let up, slow down or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure.

I'm finished and done with low living, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need preeminence, positions, promotions, plaudits or popularity.

I don't have to be first, right, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded.

I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk with patience, am uplifted by prayer, and labor with power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is Heaven.

My road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my guide is reliable, my mission is clear.

I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, divided or delayed.

I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.

I won't give up, stay quiet, or let up - until I have stayed up, stored up, and paid up for the cause of Christ.

I will work 'til He comes, give 'til I drop, teach all I know, and work 'til He stops me - and -

when He returnes (which He will) He will have no problem recognizing me - I will be like Him.

Friday, July 3, 2009

RICHARD'S BIRTHDAY

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