ThispoembyR.ScottStahldescribesthewishthatledtotheformationofMake-A-Wish,U.S.A.in1980.DoyoubelieveinFairyGodmothersandFairyGodfathers,too?Wellyoushouldyouknow,theymakewishescometrue.HowdoIknow,youaskwithagrin?Itsawonderfulstory,soletmebegin.Alongtimeago,inaplacenottoofar,aspecia1littleboymadeawishonastar.Hiswishwasasecretandnottobetold.Afterall,theboywasonlysevenyearsold.Hiswishwasnotastrangeoneforaboyofhissize,butsomethingwasspecialabouthisdreamintheskies.Theboywasheardtosay"AmotorcyclepolicemaniswhatIwanttobe,isthereanywayyoucandothatforme?Nowthatitsknown,thefairycouldsay,thislittleboywouldsoonhavehisday....TheboyChrisGreiciusthatwashisname.Nooneknewthen,buthewasdestinedforfame.Motorcycleenginessetthetone,asthePoliceofficersbegantoarriveatChrishome.Chrisheardthemotorsandcrackedasmile.Theglarecouldbeseenforoveramile.Chriswasimmediatelyfilledwithjoyandtheofficersfellinlovewiththislittleboy.Atourwasplannedonhisbehalf.Anythingatalltomakehimlaugh.ABellRangerhelicopterflewhimtotown,andtherestofthedaywasabouttogodown.Adayfullofpleasuresandwonderfulthingsandnowitsofficial,Chrishadmotorcyclewings.Hehuggedallhisbuddiesandsaid"Thanksfortheday"andtheyfireduptheirmotorsandrodeaway.Chris,tiredandsleepygotreadyforbed.Thoughtsofthedayranallthroughhishead.Helaughedandgiggledandsmiledsobright,butthestarhehadwishedonwasntintheskythatnight.Thestarwassobright,ithadlefttheresttotakeitsplaceonChrissmallchest.Thefairydidsmileasshelookedattheboy.Whatawonderfulthing,thisemotioncalled"joy".ImgladIcouldsharethis,ImgladIcouldsee,howwonderful,attimes,aboys1ifecanbe.ThestoryistoldandIthinkeasytosee,thislittleboymeantagreatdealtome.Theboywasamodel,sentfromabove.Hismissioninlife,"CaringandLove".Hisdaysweretoughandfilledwithstrife,butifyoulookedintohiseyes,theywerefilledwith1ife.Chrisleftamessagethathewanteddone."Helplittlekidsjusthavefun"!Afoundationwasformedwithhiminmind,itsprimarypurposetobewarmandkind.Findallthechildren,andfindthemfastGranttheirwishesandmakethememorieslast.Next-PendingWishes
This poem by R. Scott Stahl describes the wish that led to the formation of Make-A-Wish, U.S.A. in 1980. Do you believe in Fairy Godmothers and Fairy Godfathers, too? Well you should you know, they make wishes come true.
How do I know, you ask with a grin? It's a wonderful story, so let me begin.
A long time ago, in a place not too far, a specia1 little boy made a wish on a star. His wish was a secret and not to be told. After all, the boy was only seven years old. His wish was not a strange one for a boy of his size, but something was special about his dream in the skies.
The boy was heard to say "A motorcycle policeman is what I want to be, is there anyway you can do that for me?
Now that it's known, the fairy could say, this little boy would soon have his day.... The boy Chris Greicius that was his name. No one knew then, but he was destined for fame. Motorcycle engines set the tone, as the Police officers began to arrive at Chris' home. Chris heard the motors and cracked a smile. The glare could be seen for over a mile. Chris was immediately filled with joy and the officers fell in love with this little boy.
A tour was planned on his behalf. Anything at all to make him laugh. A Bell Ranger helicopter flew him to town, and the rest of the day was about to go down.
A day full of pleasures and wonderful things and now it's official, Chris had motorcycle wings. He hugged all his buddies and said "Thanks for the day" and they fired up their motors and rode away.
Chris, tired and sleepy got ready for bed. Thoughts of the day ran all through his head. He laughed and giggled and smiled so bright, but the star he had wished on wasn't in the sky that night. The star was so bright, it had left the rest to take its place on Chris' small chest.
The fairy did smile as she looked at the boy. What a wonderful thing, this emotion called "joy". I'm glad I could share this, I'm glad I could see, how wonderful, at times, a boy's 1ife can be.
The story is told and I think easy to see, this little boy meant a great deal to me. The boy was a model, sent from above. His mission in life, "Caring and Love". His days were tough and filled with strife, but if you looked into his eyes, they were filled with 1ife.
Chris left a message that he wanted done. "Help little kids just have fun"! A foundation was formed with him in mind, its primary purpose to be warm and kind. Find all the children, and find them fastGrant their wishes and make the memories last.
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