The world could use more people like Bonnie Linder. For quite some time, the thoughtful grandma has made sure to wave at the school bus that passes her house each weekday. Doing so seems to be a nice way for Bonnie to connect with others. It turns out that her daily greeting means a whole lot to the folks on board the school bus, too.
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Back in 2020, folks at the school caught wind of the fact that Bonnie’s birthday was coming up soon. This is probably because Bonnie’s daughter, Judy Zimmerman, works for the Iowa school district that the bus runs under. So, to show their appreciation for this sweet lady, they had the best surprise in store. Experience this heartwarming moment with Bonnie in the video below.
After Waving “Good Morning” to a Local School Bus Each Day, This Grandma Gets the Sweetest Birthday Surprise
Though it seems the bus driver knew Bonnie’s birthday was coming up because of Judy, even she had no idea about the surprise they had in store for her mom. So, when everyone on the bus began to yell “Happy birthday!” and cheer, both Judy and Bonnie found themselves immensely moved.
“I cannot tell you how much this birthday out of all her 93 has been one of the most precious,” Judy shares.
Now, with the video continuing to go viral, folks from all around the world get to experience the joy of this unforgettable moment.
“This is absolutely lovely! She gives so much love to those kids that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. And they clearly love her right back!” someone shares in the comments, with another adding, “This. This is the type of person I want to become.”
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