Update on the driving..

My son passed his test with flying colors. We were both excited about it. The gentleman helping us with paperwork when we approached the desk was a very sweet quiet gentleman who was soft spoken and patient. He asked Desmond if he was registered to vote. We both said yes. I commented that it was very exciting to vote this year and we were happy with the outcome. The gentleman said he was also and was still walking on clouds himself.

He asked Desmond if he wanted the best and Des said "yes of course". So the gentleman finished Des's paperwork and then proceeded to come around the desk to take Des out for his test. :) Sometimes people leave a lasting impression on you and this gentleman did. Desmond was wearing a tee shirt from his Model United Nations Club in High school. It was a dove carrying the letter A from the word WAR to the word PEACE. He asked Desmond about the shirt, so Des explained where it was from and it's meaning. The man said he liked the shirt and wouldn't mind having one for himself. Desmond said during the test, the man never wrote anything down. He asked Desmond if he knew anything about Dogs. Of course having a JRT, we do, so the man asked Desmond if he knew what kind of dog would be best for his special needs grandson. Des said they chatted about life in general and it was a very pleasant experience.
Once the test was over, Desmond said the gentleman told him he passed with flying colors and they came inside.
Desmond said it was a bit surreal. I won't forget this man. He didn't pressure Des, he didn't appear to be an authoritarian, he treated Des with respect and kindness.
(This was Desmond's third driving test, the man could have been a butthead about it).
We are still car shopping and looked at a promising one yesterday that just needed a new paint job. Nothing Maaco could'n't fix. Today we will go again and look at two more. The right car is out there, just waiting for our checkbook.