Nick's big purchase

 If I haven't blogged how proud I am of Nick lately, well here's the blog.  At the start of the summer he scored a job that he loved.  Within a month his employer gave him a raise.  Nick went to work faithfully all summer.  At work he made friends, socialized and learned a skill.  I think given what is going on in our current culture his employer was beyond impressed with Nick.  He showed up on time.  He worked hard.  He caught on to things quickly and he conversated (oh how he conversated) with his coworkers.  It sounds like basic common sense, right?  But in this day and age it isn't.  If an employer can find a 16 year old like Nick who is ready, willing and able to work, it's a big deal.  One of Nick's many gifts is his ability to relate to people.  He can strike up a conversation with just about anyone.  Of course it helps if that person enjoys fishing or anything outdoors.  Ha.  But seriously he's easy to talk to and always has a plan which is the point of this blog.  Nick's plan was to save every penny this summer and after he paid for his own gas (which by the way, we experienced some of the highest gas prices this summer) he had enough money to purchase his own fishing boat.  He bought it exactly a week ago.  It's a project which is typical for our family.  As Mike said, "My kids buy something and it ends up costing me money."  However, Mike is a good dad.  He and Nick are making plans on what needs to be done and Mike went out this morning and purchased gravel for the driveway where the boat will be parked.  My prayer for Nick is that God uses all of his talents and abilities for His glory and that one day Jesus meets Nick out on the water and Nick experiences all of goodness that can only come through knowing and loving Jesus.