He's 15

Yesterday was my son's 15th birthday. He and I were at the DDS at 7:30 a.m. so he could take the test for his learner's permit. There we were standing out in 45 degree weather and it struck me that we were doing the same thing a year before, standing out in the cold on his birthday while attending an all day archery class. At least this time we were only outside about 10 minutes before they allowed us inside. I must say that the employees at the DDS were cheerful, helpful and got us through in record time. He had his permit in hand as we walked out the door at 8 a.m. (Yes, he passed.)

Next, it was time for his present. He'd asked for tools and I said I would let him spend $50 on his choice of tools. I took him to Harbor Freight, aka Tool Heaven. He made me walk down every aisle as he scoured the shelves for items. (It was like shopping with my Dad. I had no clue how much alike they were.) As we reached the $50 mark I told him he would have to make some choices. He just smiled and assured me that he brought his own money to spend as well. 

After loading up a variety of tools, we headed to our church to practice driving in the empty parking lot for the next hour. He did a good job so I'm hopeful that he will become a good driver. 

The next stop was a visit with Grammy and Pop to show off his permit, new tools and collect the pound cake he asked her to make for him. Of course, Pop added to his pile of tools. 

Back home I gave him one more gift. It was an officially licensed Air Force t-shirt. You should have seen his face light up! He said it was the best shirt he'd ever gotten. You see, he's currently in the AF JROTC group at school and he has dreams of going into the Air Force. My, but he is growing up. However, he did let me hug him several times yesterday. :)

For my sweet boy-
Proverbs 3:5-7 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and He shall direct your paths.