Well, we keep losing our drivers around here, but we are trying to make up for it. Sierra just finished drivers ed and did extremely well. As a homeschool mom I feel pressure that my kids will do well outside the home. It is like they are representing all homeschoolers which really isn't fair to place that pressure on the student. So, I just sat back and watched her take this all very serious.
Just before Sierra began driver's ed a friend's son was in a terrible accident. He had been in a very serious motorcycle accident, caused by a truck turning in front of him on a 55 mph road. Unfortunately he lost his right leg and his left femur was crushed. Their son and their family have done amazing and have been rejoicing that it was just a leg and not his life. The past weeks have been full of ups and downs. Moments after his accident a Marine who was trained in Combat Medicine just happened upon the accident and also a nurse. They were able to treat this young man before the ambulance got there. He has had several surgeries and is not totally out of the woods but he knows God is with him. I have to say their faith in God has been a great inspiration to me. I know prayers are always welcome, that he will heal quickly and get home to his family.
This accident alerted Sierra to the seriousness of being an attentive driver. The truck driver didn't even see the motorcycle. I had Sierra drive me home from her class, after a quick stop for a treat, and she was a very cautious and alert driver. I think it is good for all of us to remember how important it is to pay attention while we drive.
Sierra did awesome in her drivers ed class and finished at the top of the class. She represented homeschooler well. :) After class each day she would come home and study, work on homework, and do extra credit. She took it all very serious. Sometimes things just happen but I know she will be a good, attentive driver. Now we have 6 months to drive with her before she actually gets her driver's license. Then, yeah, we will have another driver in the family. God is good and we pray protection over each of our children and David as they drive about in their daily lives. I hope you are all having a blessed day.
Alicia
Just before Sierra began driver's ed a friend's son was in a terrible accident. He had been in a very serious motorcycle accident, caused by a truck turning in front of him on a 55 mph road. Unfortunately he lost his right leg and his left femur was crushed. Their son and their family have done amazing and have been rejoicing that it was just a leg and not his life. The past weeks have been full of ups and downs. Moments after his accident a Marine who was trained in Combat Medicine just happened upon the accident and also a nurse. They were able to treat this young man before the ambulance got there. He has had several surgeries and is not totally out of the woods but he knows God is with him. I have to say their faith in God has been a great inspiration to me. I know prayers are always welcome, that he will heal quickly and get home to his family.
This accident alerted Sierra to the seriousness of being an attentive driver. The truck driver didn't even see the motorcycle. I had Sierra drive me home from her class, after a quick stop for a treat, and she was a very cautious and alert driver. I think it is good for all of us to remember how important it is to pay attention while we drive.
Sierra did awesome in her drivers ed class and finished at the top of the class. She represented homeschooler well. :) After class each day she would come home and study, work on homework, and do extra credit. She took it all very serious. Sometimes things just happen but I know she will be a good, attentive driver. Now we have 6 months to drive with her before she actually gets her driver's license. Then, yeah, we will have another driver in the family. God is good and we pray protection over each of our children and David as they drive about in their daily lives. I hope you are all having a blessed day.
Alicia
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| Sierra with the keys. How many new drivers get to drive a mighty Yukon. It is a bit bigger then the driver's ed car. |
