Well, my oldest son is now a licensed driver. I knew this day was coming. As a matter of fact, I looked forward to this day. I am tired of being the official driver of every football practice, weight lifting session, church youth group event, run to the store, track practice, etc. The thing that I wasn't ready for was the fear and worry that go along with watching him back out of the driveway. I know...he took driver's ed, he logged his required hours of driving with a licensed driver, he practiced parallel parking (although I don't know why because I have never had to parallel park in my life - I just drive around until another space opens up!), he wears his seat belt, he has been given all the speeches that parents give their kids when they start driving, he passed the driver's test...HE'S READY!!! However, none of that makes any difference to the sick feeling of worry that I have. My head knows he's ready to drive away...my stomach is tied in knots until he returns.
You know what? He's not the only one on the road. I'm on the road too....albeit a different road. I am on the road to learning to let go a little bit more. I'm glad God gives us baby steps to take in learning to let go of our kids and let them grow up. Otherwise, I'd be a real mess. Someday (sooner that I want to think about) he'll be ready for me to let go for good-to let him be completely in charge of his own life. I am praying already that I will be ready when that day comes.
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2 comments:
aagghhh!!! I don't want to even think about "letting go". Good luck learning on this road.
He looks so handsome in that picture.:) He's a great kid Lori!
Good luck to you and him with the whole driving thing.
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