Albert has had his learner's permit for about a week. He now has 8 hours of experience driving in a Church parking lot, a nearby, very quiet neighborhood, local roads and thirty miles down the back roads to his friends house. He impresses me, with his knowledge and his skill. Nevertheless, riding with him is hard on me. It's not the driving, it's seeing that he is growing up and becoming a responsible young man. I like the man he is becoming. He is kind, thoughtful and considerate. What saddens me and scares me is that he is becoming more and more independent. I miss that very sweet little boy who needed me so very much.
When Al and were talking and planning what we would do when Albert got his learner's permit, we thought I would be the only one to take him driving. We thought Al would be too impatient, lose his temper too often. Albert wanted us all to go to the church for his first driving lesson/experience. So we went as a family, Al and Albert were in the front seat and Ben and I in the back. I was pleased with the way Albert handled the car, but I was literally amazed with how well Al handled himself and Albert. Al did a fantastic job. He was patient and didn't even come close to loosing his temper. In fact he did a better job then I did. I take it all to personally. I see the man Albert is becoming and want the boy he was.
2 comments:
If you let the seed take root it will grow and reseed itself and share its bounty with you and others.
Do not be afaid to let Albert grow up and away from you. This is the only way he can flower (like the beautiful pictures you took on the drive back). He will find many things to flower about - thanks to your tender loving care and attention along the way. Soon he will present you with a huge garden of flowers and fruit. Then you can enjoy the grandkids and his extended family along with those of his brother as well.
Anon:
Thanks for the comment. It made my day.
Dela
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