Rona story - a bit sad. Elderly school crossing guard.

[3Hotdogs]

I would see him every morning, reflective vest, sitting in his car and getting out when someone needed crossing during rush hour. March, 2020, schools closed. I would drive by in the mornings and he would still be there sitting in his car, His vest would be on or laying on the dashboard. I wouldn't see him out of the car because there was nobody to help cross.

None of the other school crossing guards that I passed during my morning drive were at their posts.

But it was his post and he was there every morning until June.

Come September, he didn't return. I guess he finally realized there was no reason to.

Two weeks ago, school reopened. He was back at his post. I opened my car window and shouted that it was good to see him back, He responded with a big smile and wave.

The world felt a little bit better.

[Dream Girl]

1. Awww. I didn't know where this story was going. I was bracing myself for a sad ended.

Pleasantly surprised.

[pidge]

2. He just wanted to get out and about....that's why he showed up.

[3Hotdogs]

3. I wondered if it was that or a response to depression about the virus and everything shutting down.

[pidge]

4. Could be....elderly were told to stay home.....sitting in the car would

be safe,and out of the house.

[trof]

5. Nice story. Thanks.