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So I’m out of a truck, and for the next few weeks I’ll be commuting on the bike (in February! BRRRRR!) until I can scrape together the down payment on another ride. Unfortunately, the divorce chronicles have wrecked my credit, so I’ll be patronizing one of those “We finance anyone!” (while raping them mercilessly on interest) car lots.

But enough poormouthing. I’m healthy, my kid is uninjured, and I have about a gazillion readers and friends who have expressed their support, monetarily and otherwise. That alone is worth more than a 10-year-old Dodge Dakota.

Even better, I got to walk a beautiful blonde down the street for a Valentine’s Day lunch date. While we were eating, she noticed my glum look and asked if I was sad about my truck.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t take you to the movies like I promised,” I answered.

“None of that matters, Daddy,” she reassured me. “All that matters is that we’re both okay.”

Now I ask you, is that not the coolest kid ever? I have the bravest, most mature and level-headed 7-year-old in the known universe, and despite her maturity, there’s not a mean or cynical bone in her body.

I’m a lucky man.

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Posted by on February 14, 2010 • Filed under: Uncategorized
  • swampFI

    A truck is just a piece of metal (your's did have a fine hunting pedigree though=) ). It's only money.

    You're fine, KB is fine. That's priceless.

  • http://www.squeakywheelseeksgrease.com/blog Squeaky Wheel

    You're incredibly lucky, in more ways than one. I'm so glad to hear that you're both okay.

  • swampFI

    A truck is just a piece of metal (your's did have a fine hunting pedigree though=) ). It's only money.

    You're fine, KB is fine. That's priceless.

  • http://www.squeakywheelseeksgrease.com/blog Squeaky Wheel

    You're incredibly lucky, in more ways than one. I'm so glad to hear that you're both okay.

  • medicmarch

    Dude, I'm damn glad you're ok. If you want to borrow my truck for the week you can. My mom's out of town to new york and I've got her car. Holler at me.

  • medicmarch

    Dude, I'm damn glad you're ok. If you want to borrow my truck for the week you can. My mom's out of town to new york and I've got her car. Holler at me.

  • Azarches

    That is awesome. I had worked for 8 years saving to buy my dream truck. I had to sell it due to the economy and my 5 year old daughter gives me her favorite Barbie car and says, you can keep it until we can get another one. Then she gave me a hug and said, “It'll be okay Daddy.”

    Where do these kids get so smart?

  • Azarches

    That is awesome. I had worked for 8 years saving to buy my dream truck. I had to sell it due to the economy and my 5 year old daughter gives me her favorite Barbie car and says, you can keep it until we can get another one. Then she gave me a hug and said, “It'll be okay Daddy.”

    Where do these kids get so smart?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Bob-Mueller/543351583 Bob Mueller

    Sounds like someone is raising their kid up right, AD. Be proud of her, and maybe even yourself, too! Glad you guys are OK.

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  • Snigs

    Kids have really good hearts, don't they? Hate that about your truck (and fiscal situation), but I'm really glad you and KatyBeth are fine.

  • Snigs

    Kids have really good hearts, don't they? Hate that about your truck (and fiscal situation), but I'm really glad you and KatyBeth are fine.

  • TexasDad

    Dear AD,

    I enjoy your writing, agree to disagree about your politics, but I know that when it comes to parenthood you are hitting home runs because you are brave enough to step up to the plate and try.

    There is a distinct shortage of loving, caring, and present fathers out there. Your daughter is learning important lessons about what it means to be loved, and the standard she will compare future suitors to in the future is you.

    This video was intended for mothers, but I think you happen to instill a lot of these virtues as well.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8K9s7_k3TM

    I'd much rather know and be friends with a good father and a poor man, than I would with someone who was financially successful but a poor father.

    All my best from Texas

  • TexasDad

    Dear AD,

    I enjoy your writing, agree to disagree about your politics, but I know that when it comes to parenthood you are hitting home runs because you are brave enough to step up to the plate and try.

    There is a distinct shortage of loving, caring, and present fathers out there. Your daughter is learning important lessons about what it means to be loved, and the standard she will compare future suitors to in the future is you.

    This video was intended for mothers, but I think you happen to instill a lot of these virtues as well.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8K9s7_k3TM

    I'd much rather know and be friends with a good father and a poor man, than I would with someone who was financially successful but a poor father.

    All my best from Texas

  • TexasDad

    Dear AD,

    I enjoy your writing, agree to disagree about your politics, but I know that when it comes to parenthood you are hitting home runs because you are brave enough to step up to the plate and try.

    There is a distinct shortage of loving, caring, and present fathers out there. Your daughter is learning important lessons about what it means to be loved, and the standard she will compare future suitors to in the future is you.

    This video was intended for mothers, but I think you happen to instill a lot of these virtues as well.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8K9s7_k3TM

    I'd much rather know and be friends with a good father and a poor man, than I would with someone who was financially successful but a poor father.

    All my best from Texas

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