It was hard to do, but I did it. I just opened the door and sat in the driver's seat. And cried like a baby as wave after wave of flashbacks washed over me.
Then I got out and, eyes red and swollen, went to talk to the dealer. I think I have decided upon the new car we will buy to replace that which was lost two months ago.
I will test drive it later this week, just to make sure it's not a lemon. But this is the same type of car that protected us, so I am not going to buy anything else.
The body is a beautiful metallic gray. The only way to get this color is on a package including navigation, which I will probably never use, and it has no moonroof. The moonroof can wait. I like this car.
It feels kind of like adopting a new kitten after the dear old family cat passes away, a rite of passage we experienced a few times as children. At first it is hard to face the memories and one feels almost like a traitor--but the survivors must realize that Life will continue on and it is now time to invite a new member of the family in.
Isn't it silly to speak of a car, an inanimate object, as a member of the family? Perhaps so...but in the same vein it could be said that our last car gave its life to save our lives...thus deserving of such family member status.
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You are brave. Just think - this is the future which beckons in all its wonder! (A little bit cheesy, I'm sorry - but one of the best things in life is the hope of the future and even better when the future has been returned.) Well at least I know what I mean! :)
ResponderEliminarWhile I didn't lose my car as you did, I too was very sad the day we bought our new one. Our old explorer was a lemon, but it was the first car we bought as a married couple, the car we brought our babies home in, and the car that held many, many memories. I hope you will soon find enjoyment in your new ride...
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