Sierra got her driver's license today!
And in typical Sierra Dietrich fashion during the 20 minutes it took to take her driving test, she became fast friends with the DOT professional that tested her.
I am not even joking here.
She and the proctor walked back into the building after she had completed her test giggling like classmates. They walked up to me and the proctor announced between chuckles, "We were going to come in pretending she had failed, but we are too excited. She passed! She is perfect!"
As we drove away Sierra told me about the test. She said, "Mom! It was great! We chatted the whole time. That helped me so much! I get so nervous when it is quiet. The lady's name was BeeBee (spelling?). Her first car was a Mustang. She only paid $100 for it. She was so nice. At one stop light I was slowly creeping forward to see if I could turn on red when a BIG truck behind me beeped impatiently. I was scared. But she looked at me and said, 'Even if you can turn, you stay put! That big old bully can wait!' I am just so thankful for her! It was awesome!"
Only my Sierra.
I just adore her sweetness. Her raw purity - not in the form of perfection - but rather honest emotion, inspires me and challenges me. She is real. She is open. She draws people out, even at the oddest times. She is a world changer. And, I am so very thankful for my front row spot in watching her become all that He has planned for her to be.
