Mark and I were watching out the front window of our house when it happened. Mark full of worry, the protector that he is. And me with tears rolling down my cheeks. I thought that I would be fine. I should know better by now. God created me to be an emotional being.
Our first born, Sarah was pulling out of the driveway, for the very first time without either of us with her. Our need to keep her from harm was challenging our obligation to allow her to grow up.
Mark admitted to it. He had contemplated following her - without her knowing of course. I think that he's been watching too much 24 - he thinks he's Jack Bauer. But, hey - maybe it wasn't such a bad idea. I wish that he'd mentioned it before she left. I might have gone along with the idea.
Mark insisted that she call after every stop. We needed the peace of mind. She didn't complain. She did as we asked.
One more step towards independence. She is sooooo excited. I'm excited for her. I'll get her Daddy through it. As long as she calls him about every 30 minutes I'm sure he'll be fine.
Rhonda Y
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Sarah's Next Phase
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11 comments:
Good for you for letting go, even though it is painful and scary!!! I will be cring too when I see my kid's drive away by themselves!! I might call you for some support! lol
Love,
Holly
Wow...
Sarah was very excited Friday night when she came to the service as a fully licensed driver. Not knowing you were away, I asked her how you were doing. I knew it would be hard on you...Mark too I guess!
I am still praying that they raise the age to 18 sometime in the next 16 months.
If anyone knows of a place where the age is higher, say 21, let me know...might be worth moving for!
I'm so thankful that we don't live in Alberta as the age for driving begins at 14.
Derek will turn 16 this month as the driving process will begin with my "baby".Ready or not they all grow up and life just seems to happen.
Kevin will be a MESS the first time Amanda leaves to drive on her own.....I won't be any better.
Remember way back when....I turned 16 and could get my 365 the same day, and, if appointments allowed, I could get my license the next day?? I was driving on my own 2 months after I turned 16...
WOW!
I am not even going to think about what lies ahead for me and the kids...for now, I'll enjoy the buckiling them into their seats!!
Thank God for cell phones. They help us check in on our kids.
The rules for driving in BC are extremely strict, so Matt won't be getting much of a liscence until he is 18. It is a very slow graduated system here, put in place to protect young drivers. Matt is not very happy about it, and I am grateful for the extra time to be ready to let go!
Rhonda,
Kids grow up way too fast.
I am stressing about how I am going to manage when my youngest goes to kindergarten. (1.5 years away)
Can't imagine them driving by themselves...though when it happens I might be calling you.
Karen
I am very surprised that Sarah is able to drive. I have seen your husband and he doesn't look old enough to have a daughter that age. I know that he hangs out with older friends, but I really didn't think he was the same age. While good luck with the driving and that good looking husband, he does kinda look like Jack Bauer.
You're a lot stronger than I am. I don't think my parents ever gave it a second thought when I got my licence. They were probably happy that they didn't have to drive me all over the place anymore since we lived so remote.
I've decided that my kids are the perfect age right now so they are not allowed to grow up!
My guess is "Anonymous" with all the wonderful comments about your husband....has to be none other than Mark. He may need some therapy for that arm of his - He keeps patting himself on the back!!
Oh Rhonda, I feel your pain, its hard to believe when your oldest drives, its even worse when it's your youngest. But I have faith that you will handle it fine.
Blessings, Tammy P.
Wow....driving.....that is hard. I don't think I have seen her behind the wheel yet...it would definately make me have some words for her.hehe
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