When I leave this earth
No one is going to care
what kind of car I drove....
how large and beautiful my house was...
how expensive my clothes were...
how beautiful my yard was...
I only hope that somewhere there are children who remember that...
I gave them laughter when they were sad.
I gave them courage when they were afraid.
I gave them comfort when they were in pain.
I gave them love when they were alone.
I gave them hope when they were in despair.
I gave them light when there seemed to be nothing but darkness.
But, most of all...
I gave of myself when there was no more to give.
Then, and only then, will my life be fulfilled.
Steven Blanchard, RN
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
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