Waiting for the Bus

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace

at all times in all ways.
~2 Thes 3:16

Shirley Gibson waiting for the bus to arrive.
Ecuador SA, 1957
Photo by Bill Gibson

Waiting for the bus that would take me to boarding school. In retrospect, I think we all realize that 5 years old is too young to be away from home and on your own. But at the time, there was this idea that boarding school would be fun and educational, a nurturing supportive environment full of resources and friends. And I think for some of the children it may have served that purpose. My own experience there was quite different. It did, however, give me an inner resilience and strength that I may not have acquired had I not had that experience. So, now, all these years later, I am grateful for it. I still have that old teddy bear!