Sunday, September 8, 2013
This morning, my husband and I got up early and decided to worship at the local mega-church just down the block from our home. The Coach had football planning meetings later that morning, so he couldn’t drive with me to World Changers-Houston. The drive took less than five minutes, but it meant a lot to him. Little moments like this remind me what a blessing it is to have my driver’s license now.
For years, the Coach has always been the one to drive us everywhere. He’s constantly on the go, and with me now able to drive, he can finally sit back, relax, and even catch a quick nap. After the service, he directed me to our closest gas station so I could fill up my tank for the week.
Learning Under His Watchful Eye
This may not seem like a big deal, but my sweet husband is hands-on regarding my new motorist training. Even though I assured him that I had pumped gas before—even as recently as the other week with one of our cousins—he wanted to see me do it myself.
He had learned his lesson from assuming I knew how to parallel park when I first took my road test in Texas. I had said I did, I thought I did… but my driving skills said otherwise! ☺
My First Time Pumping Gas (With Him Watching!)
Even though I had done it before, this was the first time I was pumping gas with my husband observing, and I felt a bit nervous. I don’t know why, but sometimes I become all thumbs around him.
He directed me to pull up to a specific pump, and not wanting to hit it, I ended up pulling up a bit too far. I exited the car, took the gas cap off, inserted my credit card information, and grabbed the nozzle. Then, I made the mistake of pulling the trigger too soon, causing a little gas to spill.
Growing Confidence on the Road
Despite my initial jitters, I managed to pump the gas successfully. Learning from my husband, making small mistakes, and getting better—moments like these build my confidence. Later, as I prepared to make a turn, a car sped beside me. Typically, that might have rattled me, but I didn’t freak out this time.
Every day, I’m growing more comfortable behind the wheel. It’s a small thing but a step forward for us. Knowing that I can handle these little tasks on my own gives my husband peace of mind.
Little moments become big blessings.
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