As I was driving to the coffee shop today I was reminded of the times that Josh and I would drive there on Saturday evenings to see Christine sing at Open Mic.
First off, Josh hated driving, which is fine seeing as he was a terrible driver. But when I'd drive he would continually "back seat drive" and tell me which way to go, where to turn, etc. Except if I was making a mistake. For some reason if I was actually going the WRONG way he'd clam up and let me do it. Then when I'd realize I did something wrong he'd say something like, "I noticed but I wasn't going to say anything because you always get mad at me." So frustrating! haha I want you to help me if I'm getting on the freeway because I'm in auto-mode to drive to work when I'm supposed to drive straight down the street to go to the coffee shop (as an example)! There were a couple of times we'd have to drive an exit down and turn around.
Today as I was driving I got into the lane to get on the freeway, laughed, and switched out.
He loved seeing Christine play her piano and sing. I was really sad when he started getting more isolated and depressed in the last year or so and didn't want to go out anymore. That didn't diminish his love and pride in his daughter. She has the voice and talent of an angel. You could see the love in Josh's eyes whenever he spoke about her.
It was peaceful to be there today, even without him. I could see Josh watching her sing with tears in his eyes and it brought me joy.
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