Simple Observed Beauty

This morning I left early for my trek to work as I planned to stop and get coffee at one of my favorite small town cafes. As I meandered and took in the sights of a newly found "back road" I came upon a school bus and felt a wave of dread wash over me as I realized it had numerous stops to make every several houses along this patch of road. "So much for this route" I thought but then I started watching the massive event of parents sending their kids off to school. The wave of dread turned into a wave of joy as I watched moms and grandmas send their kids off to school. I watched neighbors interacting with one another, hugs and kisses being bestowed, as well as numerous waves and smiles. I noticed a pattern: the adults often waved three times before turning and going back inside. Once to the driver as a silent thanks for transporting their child safely to school. Another to their child as they found their way to their seat. And a final wave as the bus pulled away. What a simple beauty to see parents of all shapes, sizes, and colors loving on their kids!