To let me know that as a bus driver for head start I mean more to the kids on my bus than I know

My boss said he couldn’t think of anyone who works harder and he wanted me to know how much he appreciates me. What a great boss!!!!

I work in the Head Start program in Southwest Mo. I was given a copy of the book and when I read it I knew I wanted to share it with staff in the program. I shared the story about Nathan and the 7 of Heart with our bus drivers and gave each of them a 7 of Hearts card to thank them for making a difference with children and families. I told them that they are not “just a bus driver”. I told them they might never know how one simple moment of connection with a child or parent might have a life-changing impact.

I say and think the word “just” a lot until now. God willing, the book will go to one of my daughters, the card to one of my grand-daughters. It just could be the beginning to breaking a generational curse of defeat and depression,

It was put in my tip jar during a gig — thank you to whoever did this! 🙂

After reading Nathan’s story and drying my tears, I have come to realize that even though I know the meaning that is being conveyed, it is very easy to forget the significance of the simple moments. We all need a little push to stop and smell the roses so to speak. Life is so fast paced at this time with technology being what it is, I will forward the book and the card to benefit not only our granddaughter but her mommy and daddy as well. Thank you so much for the 7 of hearts and Nathan! I received the book from Missouri Community Action Network origination, whom I donate to every pay period.

Community Action proud! Serving eight counties in mid Missouri through education, employment, housing, health & wellness, and emergency supports. Proud mom of two beautiful young men who are educators and inspiring to their family and community.

The book was donated to our mental health unit in a community hospital where I work. I am a therapist and was drawn to the title. I decided to review it before placing it on our patient bookshelf. Alas, I couldn’t place it randomly on THAT bookshelf – fearing that it’s beauty and significance would be lost if I couldn’t share it in one of my therapeutic groups. I am it’s temporary owner as I use my talents to create a therapeutic group in which the patients and/or staff will be deeply touched, as well. THANK YOU!