Gunnell Family Pics

As I am sure you all know our family is going through a very difficult time right now with the unfortunate diagnosis of terminal cancer that Bruce was given just before summer. We have all been pitching in to help Sally so that she can get rest and get out of the house for a few hours at a time. It has also given each of us the opportunity to have one on one time with Bruce. Even Glen has been able to come for visits, which has meant a lot to him and all of us as well. Shortly after the diagnosis Glen and Rachel and their sweet family came to AZ for a visit and we were able to get a family picture taken at the Mesa AZ Temple. It was the first time in years that we were able to have a family pictures where no one was pregnant. We were then able to spend some wonderful family time together up at the ranch in Pinedale. We all had a wonderful time making lasting memories with cousins and Granny and Papa. They are times that we will all cherish for the rest of our lives. Although this has been a very difficult time for our family I think I speak for all of us when I say that it has strengthened our testimonies of the gospel and Eternal Families and it has brought us all closer together. We do appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers.

Trudy Michelle Bird

Trudy was born a week ago today. 9/4/09. She was 6lbs 14 ounces and 19 inches long. The labor and delivery part only took about 13 hours, which was really nice since I've heard first timers can go a lot longer.

I am told that she is very alert for a new born. Her eyes are always wide open when she is awake; which are a gorgeous blue by the way.

Love,

Erin