I drive a school bus and have a 6th grader that I want to talk about.
Last week he was talking about an elderly neighbor not leaving her house for weeks.
I tried my best to explain to him, that at her age, how hard it is to do things.
On Tuesday I pulled up and he wasn’t at the bus stop waiting.
I looked over and saw him shoveling her porch. I was early so I waited for him.
The other kids on the bus, asked why I waited.
I said, anyone being so helpful deserves a few extra minutes.
Then the kids started asking questions about that neighbor.
The next day, 7 kids got on the bus with blankets, food and cards for the elderly woman.
I delivered them after work.
Now every morning, she stands on her porch and the whole bus waves good morning.
I am so proud of him for stepping up and doing the right thing. He taught all the kids something important.
I smile with pride in my heart because of extraordinary kids I have on my bus.
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