Good things Are Worth the Wait.

It still seems so surreal, being able to drive. I went and picked up my sons this weekend, for the first time, in my car. They, of course, being the little smart alec's they are, made fun of my poor beater, but as we started driving, they started complimenting me. "Wow, she's not as bad as I thought she'd be." said my one son. "Actually, she's pretty good." my other son replied. I felt a warm surge of pride in my heart, as my boys discussed my driving from the back seat. 


We had a great weekend together, and I took them shopping and on sunday, to church. I drove them to go out for lunch, and then finally, I drove them home. Their dad came out to check out my new whells, and of course, did the guy thing, and looked under the hood. He instructed me on oil and brake fluid and sent me off to walmart to pick up supplies for the car, and then filled everything up for me. He even tried to fix my poor glove compartment, which hangs down, wide open, all the time. He stuck it back with duct tape, and offered to help me anytime I need maintenance with my beater. It was a great day.


Now that I have been driving for a few days, I'm starting to feel a little more comfortable. The car is a good car, except a few minor problems. The seat bealts don't work, and the seat doesn't adjust. Plus it's just all rickety in side. My real mechanic has offered to do a trade in for my car and give me one that's good to go. It's not as pretty as my current car, but it's all fixed up. So in 2 weeks I'll say goodbye to intrepid, and hello to a new Taurus. The taurus should last me a few years, and in the meanwhile I can save my money for any kind of car I really want. 


This whole driving experience has really brought my life to a new level. I can't really explain how much more responsible and grown -up I feel. Up until now, it's like I've skipped a rite of passage that most young people do in their late teens and early 20's. Getting their own car. Now, at 33 years I am have finally reached that rite of passage and I feel so blessed and happy, and excited. 


Good things are worth waiting for. 


Next on the list : A Husband.