A Direct Route To Awesome

I’m a school bus driver, and covering a coworker’s regular route while he’s unavailable. I pull up to the high school knowing I’ll only have two students: this route is for students with disabilities, and while it normally has more students, some are absent today.

My notes also inform me that one student is non-verbal (he’s already on the bus at this point) and the other is blind. The blind student is approaching the bus, so I greet her to let her know she’s headed for the right area.

Me: “Afternoon, [Name]! I’m [My Name]; I’m covering for your regular driver today. Still the same bus, so everything should be where you expect it. [Other Student] is here already and it’s just the two of you. Let me know when you’re ready and I’ll get you both home.”

Student: *Without missing a beat.* “I hope they gave you good directions because we’re no help. He can’t talk and I can’t see.”

I laughed, and the non-verbal student grinned; and yes, my directions were good enough to get them home!