I wrote this today, it's very simply put but it speaks of how it is.

"I did my best to give my help

to persons in my care

This service I was paid to do

and earned my living in deeds done helping you

Within my soul I truly loved what I was trained to do

Through helping you I also found my life was made worthwhile.

But since my stroke there are some things

I can no longer do,

That is to give with no reserve my strength to help you too.

I wish I could, I loved you all

And throughout my years with you

My life worthwhile in thoughtful care as an aide for you.

In other ways I must now find

to work and save my life

While my employer tries with all they have

to just be done with me!

Where would I go, I do not know

Since at 50 myself am growing old

I have to fight for my right to be

Relocated to a place that won't deplete the strength that's left in me.

I hope I may, I hope they find

that place which calls for me

And once again I'll help you with in what your needs may be.

Johanne