I am hereby officially tendering
my resignation as an adult. I have
decided I would like to accept the
responsibilities of an 8 year-old again.

I want to go to McDonald’s and think
that it’s a four star restaurant.

I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud
puddle and make a sidewalk with rocks.

I want to think M&Ms are better than
money because you can eat them.

I want to lie under a big oak tree and
run a lemonade stand with my friends on
a hot summer’s day.

I want to return to a time when life was
simple; When all you knew were colors,
multiplication tables, and nursery
rhymes, but that didn’t bother you,
because you didn’t know what you
didn’t know and you didn’t care.

All you knew was to be happy because
you were blissfully unaware of
all the things that should make you
worried or upset.

I want to think the world is fair.
That everyone is honest and good.

I want to believe that anything is
possible. I want to be oblivious
to the complexities of life and be
overly excited by the little things
again.

I want to live simple again. I
don’t want my day to consist of
computer crashes, mountains of paperwork,
depressing news, how to survive more days in the month than there is money in the
bank, doctor bills, gossip, illness,
and loss of loved ones.

I want to believe in the power of
smiles, hugs, a kind word, truth,
justice, peace, dreams, the imagination,
mankind, and making angels in the snow.

So . . . here’s my checkbook
and my car-keys, my credit card bills
and my 401K statements. I am officially
resigning from adulthood.

And if you want to discuss this
further, you’ll have to catch me
first, cause……..

……”Tag! You’re it.”

GOD knew that everyone needs
companionship and cheer,
He knew that people need someone
whose thoughts are always near.

He knew they need someone kind
to lend a helping hand.
Someone to gladly take the time
to care and understand.

GOD knew that we all need someone
to share each happy day,
to be a source of courage
when troubles come our way.

Someone to be true to us,
whether near or far apart.
Someone whose love we’ll always
hold and treasure in our hearts.

That’s Why GOD Gave Us Friends.

You’re an Angel sent from God
For the suffering souls of earth
Who have seen no ray of hope
Nor believe in their great worth

Yet throughout your earthly life
There’s a gift you give to them
As you travel far and wide
Your bring oil from Bethlehem

See the oil upon your hands
Has been sent from up above
As God’s spirit moves in thee
You’re a portrait of his love

It’s the gift of love you give
That instills in them great hope
As you sacrifice your life
Way beyond your earthly scope

For your eyes don’t see disease
In the way that others do
All your fears are cast aside
It’s the gift God’s given you

And within your heart there lives
An Angelical desire
Reaching out to suffering souls
Is a drive that does not tire

It’s this drive within your heart
That does make you so unique
As you strive to do God’s work
Ever most his will you seek

And to honor your hard work
All the Angels have prepared
An Angelical delight
For the souls that you have spared

Yes above this earth lit sky
There’s a tribute in God’s home
That reflects your precious work
Known as heaven’s Harvest Dome

Harvest Dome is made of gold
Listing all the souls you’ve saved
A reflection of God’s heart
For The Golden Road You’ve Paved.

- – - written by E.V. Stankowski

About the Author: E.V. Stankowski is a RN of 22 years. She has written the “Angel of Mercy Collection”, a series of nursing tributes / nursing poetry designed to commend our nurses for their unique roles.