As I perform my duty Lord
Whatever be the call
Help to guide and keep me safe
From dangers big and small

I want to serve and do my best
No matter what the scene
I pledge to keep my skills refined
My judgement quick and keen

This calling to give of myself
Most do not understand
But I stand ready at the time
To help my fellow man

To have the chance to help a child
Restore his laugh with glee
A word of thanks I might not hear
But knowing its enough for me

The praise of men is fine for some
But I feel truly blessed
That you oh Lord have chosen me
To serve in EMS

Nobody knows of the work it makes
To keep the home together,
Nobody knows of the steps it takes,
Nobody knows–but mother.

Nobody listens to childish woes,
Which kisses only smother;
Nobody’s pained by naughty blows,
Nobody–only mother.

Nobody knows of the sleepless care
Bestowed on baby brother;
Nobody knows of the tender prayer,
Nobody–only mother.

Nobody knows of the lessons taught
Of loving one another;
Nobody knows of the patience sought,
Nobody–only mother.

Nobody knows of the anxious fears,
Lest darlings may not weather
The storm of life in after years,
Nobody knows–but mother.

Nobody kneels at the throne above
To thank the Heavenly Father
For that sweetest gift–a mother’s love;
Nobody can–but mother.

We’ve added to our family tree

A stronger one to make

A child from another plant

Has become our new namesake.

Just as a limb is grafted

From one tree to another,

It alters and improves the plant

Making it, uniquely, like no other.

Our family tree has been improved

Adoption made this so.

For love, much more than bloodlines,

Makes us thrive and grow.

We chose to share our life and love

And all the joys to come

Our “family tree” has blossomed

With the arrival of our cherished one.