A Poem for Adam

After a number of weeks with few entries, tonight's a busy night. We wanted to include this poem at this time because it says so well what we've all felt, but also to give some idea of what wonderful support people Adam has had. "Nurse Granny" is one of those special ones. Thanks for sharing this.

Adam

A patient on our unit is such a special guy,
he just reached out and grabbed our hearts, I can not tell you why.
Maybe it's his special smile he saves for only "me",
maybe it's the fact that his spirit is so free.
He never had a "bad day" at least that's what he'll show,
but all of us who do his care, instinctively we know.
How could he be so patient and accept without a fuss,
the pain and indignation that would horrify all of us.
So many hands have worked each day to see to all his care,
Adam takes it all in stride but life seems so unfair.
To take a vital, bright young man and put him in the place,
where we question God's great mercy and we wonder about his grace.
I'm sure he has a special task for Adam here on earth,
a plan he instilled in him the moment of his birth.
Perhaps it's that he wants him to teach others about life,
and how to cope with what we face our troubles, woes, and strife.
You only need to look at him, the sparkle in his eyes,
to see that there is hope for all, he makes our spirits rise.
His days ahead are long and hard but Adam is aware,
of everyone who loves him and he knows that we'll be there.
To help him on his journey and to pray for him each day,
he takes so many hearts with him, there's nothing more to say.
Except: "We love you, Adam"

written by: "Nurse Granny" Dottie Harvey
March 8, 2006