Fear

Well the time has arrived that Kristina officially is driving. (Blue Honda Accord...watch out! heehee) I'm just teasing. She is a really good driver. I can't complain. I have been blessed with a child who is very cautious and very "fearful", for lack of a better word, of the roadways.

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But, oh Momma and Daddy aren't handling this new situation well at all. I poke fun at Shane for stressing and worrying about her but honestly, deep down I'm scared to death! I fake it in front of other people, smile when I really want to cry, tell Shane "Oh, let it go, she'll be fine" when in reality I want to scream "YOU CAN'T GO!"

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Which leads me to this morning. I walked in her room and asked how much longer before she left for school and as she was applying her make-up she explained that she had about another 5 minutes before she headed out. I gave her a kiss, told her to be careful and said "Text me when you get to school."

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"Mom" she said in that teenager tone I so frequently talk about "I have no service at school!" (Funny how she has service at school when she wants it but when I want her to have service at school there is none!)

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"Well, just, ummmm.... okay" I said as I walked out of her room.

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Gabe and I loaded up in the truck and out the door we went. I dropped him off at school and immediately began to pray for Kristina's safety in that death trap...I mean car! As I continued down the road the Holy Spirit pressed upon my heart "Don't fear, I'm with her."

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"Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me." Psalm 23:4 (NLT) My thoughts and prayer began to change for other things and I continued on my way to work. I still haven't heard from her this morning and every time my stomach get a little antsy I just remind myself that My Father is with her! He can protect her waaaaaaay better than I can.