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The Children of My Heart (for my boys in my group home)
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The Children of My Heart (for my boys in my group home) |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC 
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Authors Note ***For those of you who may not know, i have my degree in social work and am currently working in a group home serving children who have no parents or whose parents are unable or unfit to care for them. the kids i work with have become a part of my heart and soul...their spirits and souls are truly a blessing. this is just my small tribute and dedication to all my "boys". Love them all very much! I know you sometimes don't agree with me You think I'm harsh and probably mean Always asking you to follow so many rules I know I'm a nag or so it may seem You all have been through so much I see the pain clearly in your eyes As I say your prayers with you every evening Better days I wish for you all, turning my eyes to the heavenly skies My heart breaks with yours with every dissapointment you face My souls soars with every blessing that may grace your day Though you may think of me as just this person in your life Your charming personalities have found a way in my heart, there they will stay You may not know but I can relate to you so much Once I was lost and scared just like you I wished for a normal happier life I got mine, I hope you all do too I don't want to tell you how I care for you For I know there are many that you don't trust and I know why But if only you knew that I see you all as angels Yes even when you try my patience and I let out a weary sigh I guess you could say you all have found a way into my heart Though you act like tough boys, I think I know the real truth of you all Don't worry I won't be like the others in your life, I won't leave I'll be there to catch your fall I know it will take time for you all to believe in me Day in and day out though, I will show you compassion and love I will restore your faith in those around you Rejuvinate your faith in our Lord above I see the tears you do not cry I see the smile that you sometimes try to hide My heart does flips for joy when you do well Oh how it swells with such pride Yes I cry your tears and I feel your pain But for now I'll just be your silent friend Wishing and praying in time with a little love and caring Your broken hearts I may help to mend "you can't stop the rain from pouring down can't stop the world from turning 'round can't stop me from loving you no matter what you do [This message has been edited by Aimster (03-23-2002 10:10 PM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Aimster, Bless you my dear, you are doing what you can and that is all any of us can do. I felt your write and I am your friend. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, my dream is to help children all my life and give them hope and compassion that they need ever so much! (big hugggssssss) These children seem someone special to help them and I know if anyone can, you can do it, I believe in you! (kiss on cheek) You are a wonderful person with aloving golden heart, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Amy, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Amy, this is a gesture of a truly caring person. Are the boys going to see this? It's wonderful.  sky |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A beautiful poem, Amy, and I can picture you as being absolutely perfect for that line of work.....they could consider you mean?...LOL!..not likely, you sweet person  |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Amy darling lil sis of my heart as I said earlier this is a powerful emotive piece of writing, truly outstanding. The little triumphs the crashing defeats, you show it all with your amazing compassion. Your writing shines darling heart it really does. Do I love this? Tell me what do you think? I love it it’s Absolutely Perfection   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 [This message has been edited by Marsha (03-24-2002 12:19 AM).] |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Amy, This is so wonderful  I'm relieved to know that the children have you in their lives. You are such a kind person. I could never do this, I don't think my emotional track could handle it. Thank God for people like you.Big hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I loved it! I know this feeling well Amy, "I know the tears you do not cry" and if they only knew how visible the hurt, anger, and frustration was. There is nothing more honorable than making a difference in another human being's life and it looks like "you" are making a difference. Great job on this poem and good luck with your work, it is demanding but rewarding. ~* Reality is an illusion ~ albeit a persistant one *~ |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Such love and compassion, wonderful. Take care! We are all just prisoners here of our own device ~ Hotel California, The Eagles |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Amy So glad that someone like you is doing this..your poem shows that you do it with the right tool, love.  |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Amy this is a most wonderful poem. and what a difficult but fulfilling job that is. I would take all those problems home with me at night so I know it must be hard. You sound like a loving person and they are lucky to have you, and this is a tremendous poem. floria Floria |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Thank you all here for your wonderful replies and heartwarming responses... yes this work is very hard but the rewards far outweigh any of the pain. all they have to do is send me one of their smiles and suddenly all is ok. it's a wonderful job that i have, and i couldn't imagine doing anything else with my life. love to you all! God bless. Take care. amy "you can't stop |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I know it will take time for you all to believe in me Day in and day out though, I will show you compassion and love I will restore your faith in those around you Rejuvinate your faith in our Lord above I see the tears you do not cry I see the smile that you sometimes try to hide My heart does flips for joy when you do well Oh how it swells with such pride ================================= It is because you have walked in their shoes, you know the fears that lie behind their tears....and it is those lessons learned that will give you the wisdom, patience and strength to reach them. It is your compassionate, selfless heart that will guide you. This is what you do best Amy-girl.  heart-hugs mothy me Of all the things in me I could never be, |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
JM, thank you...as always a word from you warms my heart! love ya much girlie. hope all is well with you. please drop me a line when you get a chance. take care sweets. amy "you can't stop |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
You must be a very sweet and caring person, Amy... This is so full of love  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
A great poem Amy. How hard it must be too see the suffering they go through, and how wonderful when things go right for them. I’d imagine it must be a very challenging job, but with great rewards too. Thank god there are people like you who care about them. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Bless you sweet Angel.... Beautifully said and written m'dear hugs and love  Maree |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
indeed, you are perfect for what you're doing. . . you have much to bring, and much to give. . . and I know that you receive much more in return. . . from your heart, as always my friend. . . wonderful. . . ---------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Wonderful, what you do! Above all, I'm so glad to hear that you pray with them. In such an imperfect world, faith in God is the only secure thing they can never lose. And the only hope for eternity. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
thank you all once again for your humble replies...you all are Angels from God...Much love, Amy "you can't stop |
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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
Amy--This was very good. I sure wish I had someone like you around when I was in those group homes. The ones I was in-----well, there certainly wasn't anyone like you around. It's good to know that someone in a position such as yours does care...believe it or not, a lot of them don't and they have no problem telling you that. I had one worker in the home tell me that it wasn't in her job description to care. So---it's good to know that there are some that do. |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Aimster, you have a huge, kind heart for these boys and they will look back someday and see you as the only who truly cared through their hard times. They are young, but hearts don't forget. You wait and see. Great write! Sauni @~~~>~~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Amy, I really felt this one deep in my heart. I understand this on a very personal level, having worked in a residential group home many years ago. It's a tough job on the best of days, but when you touch a child in need and they respond favorably, all the minutes and hours of intense hard work and frustration melt away into one big smile and heart hug.  |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
With your warm and caring heart Amy ... I have no doubt that they will learn to reach out and communicate toward their healing. This was a lovely tribute to your young men. Very much enjoyed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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SwEeTnSeXy18 Member
since 2000-09-18
Posts 247nc |
Amy, Hi sis! I haven't been here in a really long time, but when I heard that you were going to write a poem about your group home and boys, I just had to see what you wrote! You did a great job with this. Your huge and loving heart shows through brightly! I am proud to call you my big sis and I love you. Take care. ~Lisa~ ~in order to gain, you have to lose~ |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Sy, I thank you for your friendship and feel blessed to have you call me yours! Thank you for your beautiful comment! Noah, Sweet friend Your loving replies always bring such a smile to my day! You have such a beautiful heart and we are so lucky to have you share it with us! Passions surely would be sad without you hon. Thank you for everything you do! Sky, Thank you for the "wonderful". I haven't decided whether or not to show this to my boys, maybe as some time passes and they learn to trust me more--I will. Thank you for taking the time to stop by! Bal, Aww thank you so much sweetie! I'm not sure about the "perfect" part, but I do know this has been something I've always wanted to do...*Laughing* they consider most adults mean, but I'm slowly winning them over ;-) thank you for your lovely reply! Mushy, Sis of my heart, I so thank you for both your love and never ending support! As always, you make me smile and shed a tear or two. I love you lots and lots sweet sis...Thanks a million for everything. Huge heart hugs to you! Tara, Thank you honey for YOU! You are a wonderful person, and I am so glad we have become friends! You truly are a blessing! Big hugs to you too! "you can't stop |
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Krissy Senior Member
since 2002-02-22
Posts 556kent England |
Amy aunt / lil sis/ cousin this is superb writing the heart you write with here is beautifully displayed I love the whole poem. You really are an excellent writer and this should you need the proof shows it. Such a wonderful thing to write of. You’ve done well lil sis very very well. You get a round of applause from me Love and warm stuff As always Krissy And while thy willing soul transpiers |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Mysteria, Thank you for your very generous reply! You are a shining star. Take care and God bless! Eagle, Thank you for your heartfelt reply and for taking the time to respond to my work. It's much appreciated! Martie, It's all about love yes indeed my friend! Thank you for stopping by to read and reply. It's with folks like you that Passions has become such a wonderful place to be. "you can't stop |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Floria, Thank you for your most heart warming reply! Yes, it is a very hard job but the rewards far outweight any of the difficulty, all it takes is a smile casted my way and I'm all smiles! Mothy, AND this is what YOU do best! You are always so giving of yourself and so loving! Your replies are like sunshine and blue skies to a rainy day. I love you Jan! Madame, Thank you for your kind reply and for taking the time to stop by and read this! It is much appreciated. Take care. Tracey, yes sometimes my heart just breaks for them! but along with the pain comes a lot of love and happiness too. I couldn't imagine doing anything else with my life. It's so good to see you. Thank you for your beautiful reply! Maree, And I thank you my sweet Angel for being the loving person that you are. I MISS YOU!! Thank you for your wonderful reply, and know you are as always in my thoughts. John, big smile...to see your name upon this list of fine people...and yes the rewards are awesome! thank you friend... Rosemary, Your words have never rang so true. Faith is all these guys have, so I make sure that they get as much of it as they want and need. Our organization is backed by the Presbyterian Church "you can't stop |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Lisann, That is so sad, I'm so sorry that you didn't have someone loving and caring while you were at a group home. That is such a shame. I hope that things turned out okay for you though. As for me, well I do what I can...it's easy to love children, I can't imagine being a person who doesnt. Thank you for your warm reply. Saunni Thank you sweets for your kind and encouraging reply. You give me hope. Sometimes my job is very hard, because they have been so hurt that they don't want to let anyone in, and just when I think I'm getting somewhere with them, they shut back down again...but I do understand their reasons why. thank you hon for your beautiful reply. Midnite, Yes it does seem you know what it's all about...those hugs and smiles mean the world, don't they? So good to see you. Thank you for your kind words. take care. Kit, You are such a special woman you know that?! As always your words brighten my day and make me smile. Thank you dear! God bless. Lisa, Gosh even my baby replied! Thank you so much sweetie...I know you're very busy with work and school so the fact you took time to read and write to this is so very touching! I'll see you soon. I love you! "you can't stop |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Krissy, Sis/Niece, Thank you so much sweetie for your beautiful heartfelt reply! I wasn't expecting such a response as this, but you all have truly made me smile today! I humbly thank you...Much love from me to you!! Thank you all once again for your wonderful outpour of love and support. God bless you all I love you!Amy "you can't stop |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
does anyone know who wrote a reply with Lisa's name? my sister is claiming she didnt write this...thanks! take care. amy ps her name on here is sweetnsexy18. "you can't stop |
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