"How'd you do it?" People would saySo confining, day after day
Having others around for constant care
Ever wonder if life's unfair?
"How'd you do it?" People would ask
Is it better now than in the past?
To see others do what you did before
Realizing you cannot do them anymore.
"How'd you do it?" People have said
Needing help in-n-out of bed
Doubts at times? Patience wearing thin?
Ever wonder how it will end?
"How'd you do it?" Day after Day
The path takend wasn't my way
The choice was Another's, not my own
He sent me help. Couldn't do it alone.
How'd I do it? Let me confide
Always with others right at my side
Family and friends from the start
Gave me love in no small part.
How'd I do it? Day after day
Would not have it any other way
They shared triumphs and setbacks too
Been blessed, when I look back in review.
How'd I do it? Let me reply
On those who help me, I totally relied
They taught me to live, not just cope
With their love, they gave me hope.
How'd I do it? Day after day
Help of others along the way
Valued friends, sisters, brothers
I simply borrowed-the strength of others.
- Bill Atkinson