It’s Time

My Mom has ridden everywhere with me for the past 16 years…well, her picture has. 

She has been a constant through vehicle changes, life changes; she’s seen it all…well, her picture has. 

Last week, she disappeared. I don’t know what happened. 

I know she’s been finicky lately…she hasn’t been staying in her seat; she’s been moving around. I’m constantly having to reposition her. 

It’s a new car…so she’s been doing her own thing, finding her space. Apparently she’s tired of the car. 

I had my kid look all around for her in the car. No luck in finding her. 

I was telling my friend about how she just up and left, grew feet apparently, and walked away. 

My friend said maybe this was part of the story…I guess it’s time to let her go. 

I think sometimes it’s hard to let someone go when we have things left unsaid. And that is how Mom and I are. Lots of conversations I haven’t had with her yet. We talked all the time in the car, but there were some things I still haven’t been able to say. 

But it is time…I’m just not ready yet. I’ll keep looking for her…