I belong to Mary Helen. She cleans me, feeds me, and loves me. We have daily conversations. She talks to me and I listen. Sometimes I sing to her and lift her spirits. She knows she can unwind and relax in me as she journeys from here to there. I massage her back with my warming seat and wrap her with summertime-warm air. I tape record her laughter and play it back to her when she is alone. I even snuck a picture when she and Rick kissed.
She trusts me with her kids. I cradle them and rock them to sleep on long drives. I tolerate their smelly feet and carry their equipment. I love attending all the games. I cheer from afar, while visiting with my friends nearby. I’m invited on vacations. Our trip to Florida was pleasant, refreshing, and downright fun. I can’t wait for the next one.
I chauffer her on errands and in return, she feeds me. She feeds me well; I’m like a growing teenager, with a never-ending hunger for more. I get thirsty and her bill-whew! Glad I’m not paying. I try not to eat so much, yet my energy has to be on high all the time.
My job is demanding, but I love it. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. For many months, I spent time in a car orphanage waiting for the perfect family. Now I have one and will do my best to always be reliable. They are kind and get me check-ups when needed and even take me to be fixed on occasion. I definitely will go through plenty of shoes; roads can be rough.
Yes, I am the van, but to MaryHelen, I am so much more.
Book Savors 
Perfect!
The car orphanage, a new way to think. The highest accolade: She trusts me with her kids.”
Love this!
Mary Helen, I love this post–one of your best. Next time I see your van, I intend to pat her/him on the hood!! Does your van have a name yet? You are going to have to be the one to do the naming. It could just be Van!!! I love the car orphanage angle. Your writing is going well beyond informational. Is there another kind of book waiting to be written by you?
What a great way to write about your van. I sure hope mine feels the same way yours done. My husband will often chuckled when I say, “I need to get the oil changed in the van. She is starting to sound alittle funny and rides a little rough.”. I guess my van and I have our own language to communicate. 🙂
What a fabulous perspective! Love it!
I want to title your blog “Ode to My Van!” Your are so creative with your posts. Enjoyed this a lot.
I also liked the “car orphanage”. Hopefully you will have many good miles before it has to move on.
You are so right Mary Helen, it (he/she) means so much more. This is great, rather tongue-in-cheek but rather serious too about likes and dislikes. I love that ‘he’ likes it being on vacation, like the recent trip to FLA.-very fun. Thanks for the laugh!
How sweet Mary Helen! I love the way the van becomes a part of your family in this slice.
Love this post! This is exactly how I feel about my mini van.
I should have read your post before I wrote today. I could have written about me from the perspective of my wigs!!
Loved this!!!
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Stephanie
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I love your approach to telling about the relationship between you and your van. I feel a similar kinship with my vehicle. The relationship between the van and your kids, through you, is the best part for sure (especially the stinky feet)! 🙂
One of these days I’m going to write from a different POV. I’m inspired by your slice and am going to be on the lookout!
Ruth
I just thought WOW when I read this! It is really good and I read it twice. What fun in the van.
hmmm I wonder what my car would say? My car is a conservative…always blaring WOWO… and she has great taste in music too:)
This was great, made me laugh right off the bat!