A Boy and His Car

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On Saturday, another milestone was reached.   Nathan purchased his first car and Dan went to pick it up yesterday evening.  The car and insurance are in our name, but he made the down payment and is making the monthly payments.  We told him that as soon as it gets paid off, we'll put it in his name.   

He got a 2000 Honda Civic and it's in good shape with fairly low mileage.

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He made me laugh today because every time I saw him, he was standing and staring at it!  He put his blue light in it, put the fire department logo around the plates, and put his gear in it.  

He took it next door to the firehouse to show it off.  He gave one of the fireman a ride who paid him $1.00 for gas.  LOL!!!!!  I reminded him that he should be paying his friends who have been chauffeuring him around for the past two years. :-)

 He's happy as a lark!  He didn't even fuss when I wanted to take his picture.  Another step towards independence.

Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    My heart is so happy for Nathan, and for you, Teri!
    God bless, Kathy in Illinois

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  2. RobinMay 29, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Looking good, Nathan! Congratulations!

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  3. NadineMay 30, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    How wonderful for Nathan!

    Blessings,
    Nadine

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  4. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    This made my day, he does look so happy and proud. Good for you Nathan!

    Shelby

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  5. TerriMay 30, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Thank you everyone for your encouragement! :-)

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  6. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    What a wonderful day for Nathan and his parents. God is good.

    Debbi

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  7. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    P. S. Maybe you should change the title of this post to a "man and his car". I know you hate to thing of that thought. xoxoxo

    Debbi

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