- To be a Bayles
- To be a citizen of the United States of America
- To be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
I've always been proud to be a Bayles. To me, my name brings with it a long pioneer heritage and the example of strong men and women who have blessed my life as I have grown up. I love my name so much that I passed it on by naming our little girl Baylie.
Not long ago my dad gave a talk in church where he spoke on this name and what it meant to him to represent his father. In his talk he said, "I learned that when I acted in his name, that men, who otherwise would have given little regard to a teen-age boy, acknowledged me as his emissary and treated me as they would have treated him. I could buy supplies for the sheep camp; I could buy gas for the trucks and have them serviced, all by using his name. I was never questioned nor was I denied the things I needed." This is the name that has been passed down to me and I am proud of what it represents.
From time to time there are people in our lives who try to make us forget who we are and what we are worth. Sometimes I spend too much time listening to these voices instead of lifting my head out of the smog and seeing the clear picture.
Yesterday I got an e-mail from my sister in law where she shared the following advice:"My character is tried and tested through the cunning ways of men." She went on to share two scriptures.
- 2 Nephi 32:5 "...the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do."
- Moroni 10:5 "And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things."
I am so proud to be a Bayles. I love my family. I love my parents. I am grateful to be who and what I am. I'm grateful for experiences that remind me that the best place to receive comfort and guidance is on my knees.
4 comments:
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We all stand behind your mom and dad - that is the other great thing about being a Bayles - you know you always have a ton of people to back you up. I believe Granny also used to say "This too shall pass." It may be hard, but time takes care of a a lot of things. What we take away from these experiences is what counts. Love to all of you.
Everything is going to be allright. I'm sorry it is such a feverpitched brouhaha. {If it weren't my dad, I'd be relieved to be outside of Utah but I don't imagine that gives you too much relief since his name is one of those being besmirched!} I can only imagine how hard it is to watch but things will work out. "The wrong shall fail, the right prevail..." Just thought I'd let you know I'm thinking of you and it will all be okay.
I wondered if that's why you named Baylie that when I read your post about your dad retiring. I didn't know your maiden name before. Mine was Bingham which I never thought would be used as a first name until Kate Hudson named her baby that. Brian totally vetoed that as a possible baby name ever, btw! I loved the pictures from your visit with your parents. I wish I could go visit your parents, lol. It looked like so much fun. I agree about those deep Southern accents. I can't understand a word Brian's grandparents from Arkansas say most days.
I will when my tears clear. I loved David's song. Thank you for being a daughter of God and someone who honor's not only your name, but His.
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