Kids with cell phones, what's your opinion?

This is too funny! I have to blog about it!

Before I get to the funny though . . . . . . . . . .

A couple years ago, I remember two boys trying to convince their mom's that they needed a cell phone. I was one of those Mom's and Jesse was one of those boys. I think he would have been 9 or 10. So we - the Moms - let them state their case. Of course we thought they were ridiculous! Who were they going to call?

Then, I knew my son didn't need a cell phone. I also knew the time would come when it might be an option but I never thought it would be before Middle School. Through circumstances, we ended up with one extra white phone. It was one of those phones that you add twenty bucks to every 3 months to keep the number and minutes. We kept it and added the money when needed but rarely used it.

After the tornado, we rented a house in Nappanee Elementary's school district. So, Jesse crossed 19 and caught Darlene's bus. (This is his FAVORITE bus driver ever!!) Anyways the first time he did it, we sent that white cell phone with him just to make sure he made it okay. You probably see where this is going . . .

Long story short, we ended up giving him my phone and adding him to the plan. It was cheaper than adding to this white phone. So now he has his very own cell phone - every kids dream!! It's funny to see him whip that phone out and "act" like he's doing something with it just so someone notices he has one. (I always discourage this, but it's funny!) He knows that it is just for calling us or grandparents.

Now that we're back home, he rides his bike into town a lot. So it's nice he's had it and we've even had two emergencies:

This summer, he broke his wrist and was able to call for help. (And no, he wasn't talking on the phone as he crashed on his bike!)

Second emergency was this morning. He's left for school and I get a call. He wants me to come and get him. He likes to ride his bike to school. His bike is broke so he rode Derek's bike today. He called because his pants got caught in the chain and ripped up to his underwear!! Now here's me on the phone, "Are you serious? Jesse Alan, you better not be making this up!!" I question and threaten because I don't want to get up! I'm just settling in to read and have my coffee.

Anyways, I grab my phone, Emma, and an extra pair of pants and head to the golf course entrance. I wasn't sure what I'd find or how bad the rip would really be. As I pull in, there's our Pastor smiling and waiting with Jesse. He normally walks every morning. And there's Jesse smiling and saying "I told you so!" His pants were truly ripped right up to his underwear!!

So what's your opinion about kids with cell phones. I still could go either way. God provided a friend walking by when he had broken his wrist that could have gotten help. And today, he provided Pastor Terry who could have called me. God always provides one way or another!!

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
PSALM 46:1