Me? a School Bus Driver? 2

In this part 2 of my story,I take you to the present.

But first a few more thoughts on my start.

Our son had started Gr.1 in September,this meant that now he and I left home together in

the morning ad came home together in the evening.

We did not need a sitter and I was earning some extra money as well.

That first year I drove a van which had been converted to be a school bus.

I still felt that this would be a temporary job,although

I did enjoy the driving and the extra money.

Well,that was 1979,now at the beginning of October 2009,

I am still a bus driver.

I have upgraded my license several times,and now hold a Class 2.

I have also had countless hours of training through the years.

From a 15 passenger van to today's bus able to carry 72 students.

I have also changed routes several times.

For the last several years i have had the privilege of having an in town route.

After years of navigating muddy,snowy and just plain miserable roads,

this is quite a treat.

Over the course of all these years I have experienced many things,

some funny,some sad,and many just plain frustrating.

Some years ago at the urging of my fellow drivers,

I started putting some of these things on paper.

Since I am not an author it is not super great,but it does tell the story

of the life of school bus drivers.

Maybe some day I will share some of these stories.

For now I give God the Glory for giving me this job,

and allowing me to do it for all these years.

I also Praise Him for keeping me safe on the road and accident free.

The following verse seems to be written just for me.

Before they call I will answer;while they are still speaking I will hear.

Isaiah 65:24