I Only Hope

[StevenRN]

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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[Katnip, RN]

Oh, my. That is so nice. I hope you don't mind if I keep that and send it on.

[CraftyLPN]

I work W/ children too...how true ,how true

[SmilingBluEyes]

i have this one on a mug in my kitchen. and it's true.

[karenG]

thats really nice! thank you for posting that.

Karen

[Just Angi]

I have that on a coffee mug,too. When I worked in children ministries the kids gave it to me. I love it!!

[tris]

What a beautiful thing---I too work with a lot of children---most witrh disabilities from birth--it would be wonderful if that were the case with them or even their families.

[sjoe]

"I gave of myself when there was no more to give."

I can't say that this sounds like such a good idea.