It’s ludicrous to see a toddler and limit that toddler
where he/she is in that moment, or to say,
” this child can’t read, can barely speak he/she will
never hold a conversation.
He will never amount to much of anything”.
We don’t say this because we KNOW
we can teach and motivate and even bribe the
typical child to do any of these things don’t we?
Then why oh why do we forget so easily
when that child becomes a teenager, not so willing to be
bribed into anything let alone be taught…
we give up and say “this kid will never amount
to much, be a leader, never get to be a pro at anything,
never inspire or create…”
Because it’s hard????
I was a school bus driver a 100 years ago 
this young boy was on my bus. (see video below)
His smile was infectious and we connected..
I connected with all the kids on my
my bus some more than others
but none the less they all enjoyed
Mrs. Donahue as much as I enjoyed them.
I believed in all of them more than they
believed in they themselves or were afraid
to believe. I used to be on of them!
I want you all to take a look at this,
see for yourself that even though
it may seem like a upward climb or a long shot…
To limit one person in your mind for whatever reason
is a crime..
No, I certainly do not take credit for where
this young man has gone and where he is going
However, I know with ALL my heart and soul
because I believed in him, inspired him, gave him reasons
to smile on days he didn’t think he had any
I nourished his soul and he kept on keepin on!
BE someone for someone, for others!!
Peace,
JoAnn
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A very inspirational story Mrs. Donahue. Thanks for sharing it.