A 1994 Honda Accord LX was Angie's first new car. Its color was "Bordeaux Red", and it served as the lynchpin relative to the dissonance that always existed between myself and her late father.
Angie's dad did the negotiating for her, here in Jackson, regarding the purchase of that car while she was living out of state. But, it wasn't long before I stepped in to oversee the care and maintenance of this new vehicle, and I did this out of love and respect for my fiancé. I remember vividly taking the time to initially detail the sedan. I did this out on the driveway of her parents' abode in northeast Jackson whilst checking the fluids, air pressure in the tires, etc. My father in-law was taken aback by the initiative I took in this regard, and no doubt felt encroached upon. For Angie was his only daughter, and they had always been very, very close. But now, in his place was this weirdo Turner boy who seemed to have an affinity for car detailing.
Angie's vehicle today is a 2011 Kia Sedona minivan that's white in color. Due to her recent health issues, it hasn't been driven much at all as of late. Yesterday, I drove it to the office just to exercise it a bit. On the way home, I stopped at the car wash prior to detailing it thoroughly in our driveway (w/ some much obliged help from my two oldest daughters).
The reality that this vehicle may never be driven again by my wife hit me this morning as I admired its spotless shine. It really does look extraordinary - inside & out - for an almost decade old vehicle. From there, I vowed to exercise it again sometime next month.
I drove to work pleading with God to not allow Angie to ever have another stroke despite our earnest attempts to be joyful during this season of suffering. Seeing firsthand the impact on her quality of life has been so very hard to bear.
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