Another Milestone

Well, we have reached another milestone at the Wheat household.  I know that many of my blogs deal with how fast time goes by, but once again it has flown by.  Just this past Thursday we acquired another licensed driver in our family.  Well, if you consider a "learner's permit" a license, then we have arrived.  Ashlyn passed her written drivers' test and now she can legally drive with anyone who is 21 and has a valid driver's license.  I am proud of her for her accomplishment.  In fact, as she got up from the table from taking her test, I knew she had passed as she gave me her "special grin" and gave a "fist pump".  It was a great moment.

As we walked out of the testing center, which is in Gentry, she went towards the passenger side and then said, "Hey dad, can I drive back to school?"  Without hesitation, dad said, "Sure!"  She didn't know that I was already planning on allowing her this great privilege.  Once again, memories began to flash in my mind.  She is growing up and there is nothing I can do.  She jumped in the driver's seat and brought us back to Siloam.

Isn't that just like our Heavenly Father.  We reach milestones in our lives and He is there to teach, train and celebrate with us when we accomplish the task.  He isn't there to keep us from moving forward and "growing up".  He is there to cheer us and to encourage us.  You see, this was Ashly's second time to take the test.  We had gone the week before and she missed passing by only one question.  She was heartbroken and disappointed.  Me and Krystal just encouraged her and told her that she just needed to study a little harder and she would pass.

How many times have I not passed the test the first time and had to "re-take it."  There have been many tests in life that I have had to take more than twice.  But each time our Heavenly Father is there, not condemning or scolding, but encouraging and teaching us.  I am so thankful that I have a Heavenly Father that loves me and helps me to pass the tests that I face in this life.  When I pass, He is the first one there to celebrate as I give "fist pump" of celebration.

By the way, Ashly is a very good driver and did great driving us back to Siloam.  In fact, she drove Krystal and herself to school this morning.  Another milestone has been reached.  Wow!