This Olathe 5th Grader Has Guts Behind the Wheels....

This Olathe 5th Grader Has Guts Behind the Wheels....

Every now and then I get busy...too busy. Forgetting to “stop and smell the roses” isn’t CLOSE; I forget the whole garden.

Maybe you’re not like me, but I start thinking about an uphill battle here and there, a little pressure, or maybe the other way....A little lull in sales.....Know what I mean?

It comes to my attention there’s a local student in Olathe who maybe has a little more in the way of courage and guts than I do.

This little guy drives an unusual set of wheels to school. He’s into “green” technology; his wheels are battery powered...That’s good news for the environment.  And with a commute of a mile and an eighth, it’s an inexpensive trip. As he weaves in and out of traffic, he watches carefully, observes all of the rules of the road, as well as the laws that govern the “privilege” of driving on our beautifully maintained roads in the great state of Kansas.

Of course, while most kids his age would love to ride to school, would love the wind in their hair, the freedom....he hasn’t really had a choice this school year.

Every time his school bus arrives early and leaves early from his stop, this little guy earns the “privilege” of driving his wheelchair over a mile to school in the morning.

This 5th grader loves his new school, wants to be around his new friends, loves to learn....Doesn’t expect any favors. His Muscular Dystrophy prevents him from travelling without his wheelchair, but that doesn’t dampen his spirits. His single mom would help but she has two jobs and four other kids to also raise. She is already at work when the her 5 kids are heading out the door to school.

Calling the bus service doesn’t seem to work, because it keeps happening.

This 5th grader has a happy go lucky attitude despite his handicap. He is always cheerful, happy and wants to do what any other 5th grader does.

This 5th grader has guts behind those wheels. When you are faced with a challenge do you complain or do you face the obstacle? If you were a 5th grader, would you ride your wheelchair over a mile to get to school? Over and over?

Probably too much to ask, but for those of you blessed to ride a school bus, remember, arriving early and leaving early may help the remainder of your route more bearable, but maybe, just maybe, it’s worth it to arrive and leave on time.

Me, I’m encouraged to be thankful....to slow down a bit. I’m thankful for the freedom to pursue a living through an industry I love to promote, to work in our metro community everyday, to raise healthy kids....And to share these words with you.

What are you thankful for today?

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Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates

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