Yesterday I got my 3 year apple.
The apple that is presented in front of the school to a teacher after surviving three years of teaching.
The apple that signifies that it is now pretty much impossible to get fired (thanks American education system!).
I have been thinking about this apple since July 29, 2009.
And it's even more beautiful than I expected.
Today I was driving through Aurora on my way home from school.
As I was driving I spotted a teenaged boy running as fast as he possibly could (with his pants falling down).
I looked for the people who were chasing him.
I listened for the police sirens coming for him.
All I saw was a yellow school bus stopping traffic.
Three small children got off the school bus and ran to the teenaged boy.
He had made it on time, after all.
He took their hands and walked them home.
I teared up a little bit.
He does as much for those kids as I do. Probably more.
He deserves a fancy red apple.
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