My Dad Was Right
My Dad always said "There's no sense having a car if you don't know how far it will go on empty." We ran out of gas when I was about 10 years old coming home from an Oriole game. When we went into town, Dad said, "oh we're running kinda late, I'll get gas on the way home." Game went into extra innings and all stations were closed. So, we ran out about 5 miles from home. I remember an older couple stopped and gave us a ride home and took my dad back with a gas can to the car. That would have been around 1964, in a 1964 Ford Fairlane.
My Vibe can go at least 43 miles after the light comes on.
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You were adopted. Your real father is your mothers uncle. That is why you can play the banjo so eloquently.
so let me get this straight: your dad planned to run out of gas, but didn't think to bring an extra can offuel? son, your dad was a special kind of dufus. the kind that endanger he kid, and let him ride home with strangers at night. he obviously no love you. you dig?
My heart hurts for you Zoe. I can only say that you are an energetic, fun and loivng person (even though we have never met in "real" life) but I enjoy reading your blog adventures and tweets. Your parents must have been amazing people since you are a representation of them and they now live on through you. I have been praying for you and will continue to pray for you. May God restore joy in your life and help you through this hard time.