A Matter of Life and Death

The Geary Bird Story

It really was a matter of life and death …

Growing up the firstborn son of fledgling cattle ranchers in the tough environs of northeast Oregon, Geary Bird knew all about hardship, hard work, and perseverance. But one night when he was told his unborn child was dead and that his wife could be soon, his self-reliance and grit were not enough. It took the prayer of a local minister, and a miraculous healing, to open the door to new life for Geary Bird.

Entrepreneurial and determined by nature, he became a successful businessman, garnering the attention of national suppliers, expanding his company, and flying his own plane between his enterprises. At the height of his personal and business success, God intervened again. With his wife and four young children, he left it all behind and began an odyssey he never expected, moving his family to the Midwest where great blessings — and new life and death experiences — waited.

This is the true account of a man, his family, his God, and a journey that will carry the reader to the brink of death and the joy of life. Ultimately, it is a powerful testimony of selfless love and personal dedication. Get ready for a fresh appreciation of how Divine intervention can change the life of anyone.