PERDON ESTA EN INGLES :P...Por lo menos se entiende la foto no???-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Holy Concord Grapes!!! She wasnt joking! A gift that left me with tears. I have to be honest and say that at first I had true mixed feelings about this. I cried as I drove it..I felt unworthy and I felt like it was too much. I felt guilt and ashamed for not having the situation be reversed. I thought you worked so long and too hard mom, you could have used the $ for your retirement, or a for a trip to see the world etc. She told me I am 12 years too late in giving you this gift, I want to see you drive something that is safe, that works and that you truly have deserved for a long time. I had several long conversations with other parents and they told me not to take the joy she receives in seeing me enjoy the gift she has worked to give me. I thought no this is #aparigraha-non-covetousness, involves being content with what we need and not always coveting unnecessary and luxury items. To possess more than we need is a violation of this precept. I dont Need it, I have a car...kinda...it has no passenger window, is leaking oil, barley passed the smog test, was previously salvaged, AC works half the time if you hit it hard enough, it shakes when I drive 55/60mph, the service engine light has been on since I can remember, and I push it more than drive it BUT it gets me from point A to point A 1/2?...Okay so maybe it really isnt safe and this newer car is a necessity...but I gotta admit the cars I have driven the past 12 year were humbling, they taught me to make the most of breaking down on the freeway (this happened regularly lol), to enjoy running to class and get a workout instead of driving since sometimes the car just wouldnt wake up, to appreciate the moments it actually did work and would get me home in one peace, to never be ashamed to ask for help to unknown people in an unknown town. I may be way over thinking this. None the less after much thought I humbly accept. You have really outdone yourself this time mom...but one thing is for sure and thats that you never fail at surprising the world with your gift to Give Give Give...just dont forget to give to yourself as well. I love you endlessly as I always have and always will. I love you. Thank you. I am proud of your success and all that you continue to overcome..... What are your thoughts on this...what would you do or say in my situation???
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:24:58 +0000
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