Hard to let go.
Today we traded our little purple pickup for a car with less miles and better mileage. It was a hard decision as the pickup originally belonged to our DS who passed away in 2001. There is a story behind our owning the truck; I'll try to make it short. In 2004 our son's widow had traded the pickup for another vehicle in the Oshkosh, Wi area; we live in Superior, Wi area, a good 4-5 hour drive from Oshkosh. We had no idea where she had traded it and tho't we'd never see the pickup again and that was OK. Labor Day weekend that year we decided to take a mini-vacation to the Green Bay area and chose a highway home we had never driven before. We're driving along and suddenly DH says, "Oh, my God; oh, my God!" and slows down and turns around; I tho't, "Did he see a dead body on the side of the road?" He says, "There's Bart's truck; I know it's his truck." We pulled in the lot and, sure enough, it was Bart's truck; the dog scratches on the side proved it. I don't know how he saw it as it was parked in the second row with rear end facing the highway and the decals/stripes/etc had been removed. Being it was Labor Day weekend, we had to wait till Tues to phone the lot. The next weekend we drove down again and bought the pickup; as you can see in photo below DH trimmed it a bit. She turned many an eye over the years especially young fellows. She gave a lot of joy but you just have to let go sometimes. Rest assured, we never have to let Bart go out of our hearts. So here is the little purple pickup before we said good-bye to her.
"The Wurlitzer Prize"? Bart loved to sing karoake especially Waylon Jennings songs of which "The Wurlitzer Prize" is one.
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Comment by Terry F on January 20, 2013 at 4:51pm -
Beautiful story. So glad Bart's truck is home!
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Comment by B J Elder/WA on January 19, 2013 at 7:34pm -
What an amazing story. I can understand it being hard to give it up. I'm glad you found the truck and were able to enjoy it as you did. The memories of your son will never go away, or get too many miles on it, or need an overhaul. :D
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Comment by Irene Gallway on January 19, 2013 at 10:05am -
Very touching story June. I too, am so sorry you lost your dear son. I'm sure it was a miracle that you was in that area at that time. And also that your hubby just happened to spot it. The truck is still beautiful. I can see where it would turn some eyes. Your heart is a good safe place to story your memories of Bart and his truck.
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Comment by oldhag on January 19, 2013 at 9:51am -
Thank You for sharing your touching story. I am coming up to the first anniversary date of my son's passing and was taking a break from pulling out his clothes to start making quilts for his children. I have a plan and am determined to start but something is preventing me from cutting up his clothes so I sat here with my coffee and read your story.
Do I believe in serendipity? You bet. Just as your son's truck called you from a distance your blog posting called me and made me realize that I can indeed do this. Cutting up his clothes in no way takes away from my son but indeed it multiplies the love my son gave everyone and it is selfish of me to want to keep it for myself, just as your son's truck will now make someone else happy. Isn't it wonderful that even though our loved ones are gone they can continue to enrich other's lives just by being who they were?
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Comment by AidaCJ/NH on January 19, 2013 at 9:39am -
It's a beauty! If I were living in the same area, I would go and get it for myself, not that I like to drive a truck, but because of its pristine condition. My own son passed away in 1998, and there are still of lot of stuff belonging to him that I can't let go of, though I may never use them - like a snowboard, an electric guitar with an amplifier, and his hockey equipment. I will eventually let go, as soon I can find the right person to give them to.
let's hope that whoever gets this beauty will take care of it the same way you have taken care of it; be rest assured your DS will be smiling in approval.
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Comment by Barb/WI on January 19, 2013 at 9:38am -
Oh, that story and truck sure pull at my heartstrings! You were meant to have that truck, in loving memory of your son, until you were ready to let another guy comes along to appreciate it the way you and your son did.
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Comment by Sharon Reeves on January 19, 2013 at 7:36am -
Yes, what a story and one that brings both sadness and happiness to the heart. I'm sure that this pickup was a show stopper with all the details that your DH had on it. Now, it will bring someone else some joy. Was sorry to hear about your son, but I do know that you could never forget him. Many memories to be thankful for.
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Comment by Carol Wadkins on January 19, 2013 at 6:08am -
A wonderful story, it's "bittersweet", but the fact that you could save it and say goodbye in time, is the very best part of it all. I am sure Bart is looking down on you both and saying "thanks, for adding to the memories.............. closure in your own way is the best of the best!
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Comment by Pam/NY on January 19, 2013 at 5:30am -
That is one sharp truck...hope some guy got it that will take as good as care as you did. The loss of a family member is so difficult...like you said, he will always live in your heart and memories.
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Comment by Janet/MO on January 18, 2013 at 8:36pm
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What a neat story! It is good that you were able to give it a home for a few yrs. I'm sorry to hear about your son!
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