OH BOY.....

Well, it has happened.
I am officially an "old man", why?
My son, Michael just received his learners permit and is now driving!!!
I really never thought that I would get effected by this but now that it has happened it is a little odd. I never thought about getting old enough to actually be teaching one of my kids to drive.
This has not only made me think about my position as a father but also as a man old enough to have kids that drive. It also made me think that now my son is even in more of a position to get hurt or even killed as well as being in a position of responsibility and trust. I never really thought that so many different things would be going on in my head ( and heart) over something like getting a permit!!
Then I think, Jesus in a sense got His permit, when he rode into town on the donkey!! Its a stretch I know but if you think about it. That was a key time and change in Jesus' future as a leader, teacher and as Lord. I can't imagine how His family must have felt when they saw all that was happening to their "son" as I am about to watch my son change into a young man who I continually pray will learn what a man is to be and try to do all that he can to demonstrate God's love for him to all those who he loves and will come into contact with.
To all who read this, my prayers are with you and your families for health, happiness, peace and most of all love.
Blessings.