More Than Shoes And Dresses: Time To Pay It Forward

Bob and I had this thing. We didn’t mind sharing what we had. If we could help someone or make someone’s life better, we’d do it. You didn’t have to ask; it’s just what we did. We weren’t rich, we didn’t have a lot to give, but the little we had, when we had it, we were more than happy to share. Sometimes we’d just look at each other and know it was the right time to give. Sometimes the other person would do it without asking. We were never upset with each other about it. Not once. We never expected to be paid back by the person we helped. That’s not why you give.

Since we’ve been talking about red shoes and red dresses, it’s fitting that I’m going to talk now about a red car.

It’s not a perfect car. It needs work. Sometimes it runs. More often it doesn’t. But, it’s a fun car, a red car, a car that was born the same year as me.

Bob and I decided before he died that the car would go to someone special in our lives. I’ve talked about her here this week. Her life’s been a bit of a piece of shit, especially this past year. She deserves this red car a whole lot.

So, today, that’s what happened. We had our version of the Make-a-Wish Foundation…for people over the age of 18 who still have wishes.

Even though we had to push it a good part of the way home, my girl has her red car. I can’t wait to see her driving it around town, using the actual gas pedal and stuff. (Thanks for the push, Jack!)

Comments

[iamchanelle]

:')

[Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Par]

This is one of the many reasons I love you. *tears*

And OHMYWORD, how awesome is that car?? Look at her smile. Perfection.

[califmom]

Her smile absolutely made my year! 

[Jami]

Here's to you! That's GREAT!!! Love what you did. And the car.... :) When my Daddy was 3 years old he was very ill and not expected to make it through the night..... He told his Granny Fox he was gonna buy a fast red car when he was older and take her for a ride. Well, when he was 18 he bought a car just like this! And he took his Granny Fox for the ride of her life! Even though it wasn't so fast. :)

[califmom]

LOVE IT!!

[Steph]

There are no words to tell you how much I admire you. It is so easy to get bogged down in your own grief and not notice others in need. I know I have done that. I am amazed by your strength and your resiliency and your ability to give and just be awesome.

[Amanda]

love it! She looks so happy and what a *fabulous* car.G used to fix up old bikes for people who really needed them - it such a great thing to do for someone else :)

[Tree]

I remember Bob telling me about your plans to give her this car. You two have always been the epitomy of selflessness. Love love love you Leah <3

[califmom]

Love you mostest, Lady!

[Kristine Brite McCormick]

That's awesome! Really, just super cool.

[twitter.com/vmarinelli]

YOU ARE A SUPERHERO.