Sorry, but I do really appreciate you

I heard someone say
 "I got to live with the hand dealt me." 
I heard someone say
"some are walking around without a full deck."
I have heard both sides of the story.  
 
I was visiting with some bus riders. As we talked about our experiences on the bus, one theme became evident.  It is like the riders feel a sense of not being recognized. No one to talk to about how they feel. How they may be misunderstand.

A part of this chat which stood out to me is the affection the bus riders have about the bus, the drivers.

If they could say something to the drivers it would be something like this:


I see you most everyday Mr., Ms. Bus Driver. You are to me the one person that I look forward to seeing every day. I may not be in the best mood at times, and be frustrated about my life as I am sure you are at times about yours. But like you, I am trying my best to make it with what I got.

But you know... I look forward to seeing you come down the street. My heart lifts up when I see your number from a distance. I know for a second in my life someone cares about where I want to go. It may not be important, or seem important, but it is important to me, and you are kind enough to stop.

Sorry, if I get rattled and don’t have my change, lost my pass, fumble around to pay my fare. I know you have a schedule too, and I do appreciate knowing we can count on it too.

Some days I may not have my full deck with me. Please understand. I may not know I don’t have a full deck with me.

It sorta hurts my feelings when I think you think that I am a low life person, and you may look down on me. Sorry, I am trying to do the best I can with what I have.

On my bad days, those three seconds when I see that slight smile, well, you may not realize this, but you make my day. I don’t have friends some days. I may not act like I appreciate you on my bad days, but I do. Sorry, I don’t show it at times. I may not be good at showing appreciation or some days I may not be nice.  But, I will say, when you are nice, it does mean a lot.

Mr., Ms. Bus Driver you are my only friend for those few seconds. I feel important for those few seconds when you welcome me on the bus. No one else does.

In the mornings when I wake up, I hear the hummm of the bus go by. I look forward to my ride. I look forward to the time you take me to where I want to go.

Thanks for being my friend, for a moment, Mr., Ms. Bus Driver. I know you don’t know those days when I need a friend.

And if you are having bad day, I really, deep in my heart, want to be your friend too.

Have a happy day Mr., Ms. Bus Driver. You make my day.

 
A note: Some people lack social graces, and lack social problem solving skills... Some don't understand to get a problem fixed you go to the person with authority and ability who can help you solve your problem. And how you present your case makes all the difference in the world.

Love Works, is a new book by the CEO of Silver Dollar City, also featured on Undercover Boss. Here’s a summary:
http://spiritsavvybiz.blogspot.com/2012/11/love-works-heres-how.html

Love works.