Memorial Day Reflections

My son will turn 16 this week, and of course, he can’t wait to get his drivers license. Mom is not so thrilled. I dread watching him leave the driveway for his first solo drive. Can I just delay it for a few more years?  

Just this morning, I read in the paper about a young man who apparently was driving too fast and wrecked his car. He died in surgery Saturday. I know his grandmother. My heart goes out to the family. I didn’t know the young man, but reading about his accident hit me hard. That could be my son in a matter of days. Teenagers all think they know how to drive, they think they have more control than they really do. They forget that a car can be a weapon. I can only hope and pray that we have taught my son how important it is to drive responsibly.

Three days after my son turns 16, my mom turns 72. She is doing well with her physical therapy, although she finds that some exercises can be really painful. She says she has been good, and even though she is allowed to drive now, she hasn’t been running all over town. I’m glad to hear it!  

Today is Memorial Day, and I want to join many others in thanking the veterans for all they have done for us.  Thank you for the sacrifices you made for America.  Thank you to the current soldiers who are also making sacrifices for America, for our freedom.  God bless you all!