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.