Elementary School Bus Driver Purchases Christmas Presents for All 70 Children on His Route as Part of ‘Mission from God’
A school bus driver in Texas purchased Christmas presents for each child on his route by using funds that he saved as a means of fulfilling his “mission from God.”
Lake Highlands Elementary School students were caught by surprise when Curtis Jenkins arrived in a bus full of Christmas gifts. Thrilled by what they saw, one student wondered if Jenkins was Santa Claus.
“I’m not at a job, I’m on a mission from God,” Jenkins mentioned to the Dallas-Fort Worth NBC affiliate. “I don’t say anything about religion to the kids. I just let them know whatever they love is fine with me, just love somebody on the way.”
Jenkins stated his position also provides him with a chance to let every child know that they are valued and loved. The presents he handed out to the students included puzzles, electronics, games and even a bike.
“Seeing the faces of those kids was more than anything that I could ever do with the money,” Jenkins proclaimed.
“We talked about the things that they would want and I made a mental note of it and wrote it down,” he mentioned.
Eleven-year-old Ethan Ingle, one of the 70 kids who were given a present from Jenkins, was delighted to receive a pair of headphones in red, his favorite color.
“It makes me feel like I belong and I mean something to this community,” declared Ethan’s mother, Katrina Clift, after learning of the act of kindness. The selfless bus driver additionally presented their family with a turkey for Thanksgiving.
Jennifer Wilcox, Lake Highlands Elementary School PTA President, disclosed that Jenkins heart to give is having quite an effect on those around him. She noted that families around the district have been inspired by his Christmas altruism. Jenkins’ co-worker contributed money to purchase the bike and another parent gave $100.
“We are just so thankful for his spirit, and his kindness and his generosity to the kids,” Wilcox declared. “Thank you for being a wonderful example for all of us.”
Jenkins has worked for the school district for seven years and recalled the times when he was young and didn’t receive very much for Christmas.
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