I Trust You Will Keep Them Safe
by Teresa L. Daily
Where has the past five years gone? My twins are now starting Kindergarten.
I can't believe this! It seems as if it were only yesterday that I brought
them home. My little bundles of joy! As much as I hate to see it, my
children are growing up. Emily has grown into a beautiful young lady. She
has sandy blonde hair that is filled with curls. You know the type. Hairs in
little ringlets that falls just below the ears. Her eyes, angelic and deep
green in color. She has a smile that would spark any heart to flame.
Anthony, is all boys. He likes wearing Levi jeans and white T-shirts. He
also loves his hair done in a flat top cut. Because he wants to look just
like his father. His brown eyes sparkle with mischief. He is a handsome
little devil. I trust you to keep them safe.
I have tried to prepare my children for this big day, all summer long. I
bought the children books to help show them how to act on a school bus. I
also practiced bus safety with them. Hoping above all else that they would
know how to follow these rules. In just a few short days I will watch as my
children stroll across the front lawn to board a school bus. For the first
time in their young life.
I will watch the while they learn that 'Mom and daddy is not the only
person's responsible in driving them to school, sporting events, band
contests and trips to the zoo.
I will recall the times that I have taught them the importance of how to
enter and exit a school bus, and pray that they will have remembered. I
trust you to refresh their minds.
I leave with you today, smiles and laughter, and mischievous eyes.
Excitements and disruptions. All of the distractions that my children may
face upon an active school bus. I trust you will keep them safe.
Please, keep in mind that I have seen the news reports. I have watched
as bus drivers leave children at the wrong places. I have watched as a town
mourns the loss of a precious life, as well as watched as distraught drivers
try to mend theirs.
However, I am loaning to you, my children. A little girl and boy in blue
jeans and white T-shirts. I am loaning to you the sparkle in their eye and
the laughter in their voice and trust that you will keep them safe.
Sincerely,
Their Mother
About the Author:
Teresa Daily lives in a small town in Iowa. She enjoys writing
stories because stories have a way of keeping alive life's experiences.
"My dream is that through my words I am able to help others. And who knows,
someone else just might benefit from them," Teresa told us. You can email
Teresa at MaryOkaye@aol.com.
