Cassie Bustamante

living an ordinary life extraordinarily

Navigation
  • home
  • about me
  • home tour
  • project gallery
  • shop my home
  • Let’s Collaborate

Father’s Day: A True Story About Chris

June 17, 2012 by Cassie 41 Comments

PinterestFacebookTwitter

Picture it.  Sicily, 1923.  Ok, not really, but picture it Knoxville, MD 2012.
When I went blueberry picking at the little gem of a place on Friday I saw signs that led to an estate sale on the same winding dirt country road and made a mental note to head back to it yesterday morning.  I had to work at Wild Rose from 10-5, but the sale started at 8 so I had plenty of time.  I woke up early anyhow, and brewed myself some coffee, had some breakfast and headed out bright and early Saturday morning, heading down the same country road we had travelled on Friday.  I had Chris’ company car which is the same make as mine because he was going to take mine for an oil change before I head to Haven (WOOT!).  I turned form the dirt road onto the driveway leading to the estate sale.  The driveway was long and windy and also made of dirt.  I headed down and hit an area that had a pond to the left and a ditch with grass to the right- no room left to even scoot off the road for other cars.  As I was heading down, 3 cars came towards me from the direction of the estate sale.  I tried to reverse and get out of the way a bit, and as I did, the car fell towards the ditch, landing on 3 wheels.  It very well could have rolled, but it did not, and I am so thankful for that.  I hopped out of the car so fast with it still running…. once I got out and saw it was not going to move, I turned it off and grabbed all my things.  I called Chris and told him “I am in trouble”.

Pin
Actual picture of the car when it was being towed, courtesy of Chris…. The new company car is due any day so not worrying about the plate #.

I told him what happened and he remained calm and cool as I told him the details.  He called roadside assistance, and while I waited for them he headed to come get me so that I could make it to work.  I contemplated heading to the sale, but that somehow felt very inappropriate at this point- ha ha!  I headed to a grassier area near the pond and waited, swatting gnats and slapping fire ants off my ankles the whole time- just how I like to spend my Saturday mornings.
Chris and the tow truck arrived at the same time.  I left with the kids and took them to work with me for a bit while Chris stayed with the car and the tow truck.  As I headed to work with the kids, they asked me lots of questions.  I told them how scared I was, that I could have gotten hurt.  I told them I also was scatred to call Daddy because I knew he would be mad- Sawyer confirmed and said “He was mad!”  But he never once made me aware of that.
While at work I received a text from Chris that they needed  a second tow truck… um… oops!  An hour and a half later, the car was towed to safety with some minor fender damage.  And Chris came to work to pick up the kids and we all lived happily ever after. And if you were in one of the cars that was stuck at the estate sale while mine was being towed, all I can say is I am SO sorry!!!!!!

Some things I am thankful for this father’s day….
Chris is patient.  He never once raised his voice or yelled at me.
Chris let me have a grace period, and now we can laugh about it.  Or he can safely make fun of me for it.
The car did not roll, and I am here, at home safely, writing this post.
When I got home, we went for a family walk.

Chris is not only patient and kind, loving, and helpful to me, but more importantly to our children.  He is the yin to my sometimes high strung yang.  We are polar opposites but together we achieve balance.  Chris doesn’t read my blog, so I am not writing this for his benefit.  But I wanted to just express today, on Father’s Day, how very thankful I am to him for so many reasons, and yesterday was an example of the kind of man he is.

And of course, I also want to say thank you to my own father.  Had I not had such a stellar example of what a husband and father should be, I may not have chosen wisely when it came to choosing my lifetime partner.    But thankfully, he is an example and I knew what to look for. ๐Ÿ™‚

Love you, Chris, with all my heart and am so grateful for all you do.
Love you, Dad, for everything you have taught me and are still teaching me.

Happy Father’s Day!

Related

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Subscribe for Email Updates!

« POWW Faves & Summer Fun Week 1!
In Case You Missed it: A Draper Dresser Redo »

Comments

  1. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    June 17, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Well first of all, thank goodness you are okay! That must have been scary first, then just frustrating. And that road is sooo narrow, tough location for an estate sale. Chris sounds like one of the good guys for sure and the two of you sure make a great team!

    Reply
  2. Jean @ Flower Hill says

    June 17, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    So glad to hear that you are O.K!

    Reply
  3. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    June 17, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    What a wonderful father AND husband! Happy Father’s day Chris!

    I am giggling a little that you got stuck on the way to an estate sale. Also I’m a bit sorry you missed out on it!

    Reply
  4. Kara @ June & Bear says

    June 17, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    so glad you are ok and sorry you missed out on the estate sale :). enjoy father’s day with chris!

    Reply
  5. Feral Turtle says

    June 17, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    What a great post. I am glad everything worked out for you! I really liked your comment about your Dad and thanking him for being such a good example in choosing your husband. What a wonderful observation. Hope your family enjoys an awesome Fathers Day Sunday!

    Reply
  6. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    June 17, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Holy Cow, when I saw the pic, my first thought was ‘so lucky it didn’t roll’. Thank goodness for supportive, loving patient husbands.

    Reply
  7. Lisa @ Before Meets After says

    June 17, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Oh my! I’m glad you’re ok! What a great husbnd you have ๐Ÿ™‚ Can’t wait to meet you this week!

    Reply
  8. Bliss says

    June 17, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    The Greatest Gift a Father can give his Children is to Love their Mother.

    ~Bliss~

    (but darn-it now I wonder what you missed at the sale).

    Reply
  9. CAS says

    June 17, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Wow, thank goodness you weren’t hurt! I’ve known husbands (of some of my friends & family) who would have been so angry, & their first concern would have been damage to the vehicle. That has never been, nor would I ever expect it would be, The Man’s concern at all. His first question has always been, “Are you okay?” That’s the way it should be!
    CAS

    Reply
  10. Junky Vagabond says

    June 17, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Very scary moments! Glad you’re ok, and you’re a very lucky girl to have a special man like him in your life ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  11. Amy ~ "A Perfect Tin" says

    June 17, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Thank goodness you are ok! So scary!!!! Now that you are ok, it is a little funny that you were going to an estate sale. The things we do for a deal!

    Reply
  12. The Bold Abode says

    June 17, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    Oh, girl! I’m so glad it didn’t roll! I’ve tots been there…in the rain. It is very, very scary!

    I can’t say that Morgan didn’t raise his voice, though… but just a teensy bit. He swears he wasn’t mad AT me…just mad. And scared for me (and Brendan, who was a very asleep little 3 year old). The Explorer was very close to being nose down in a ditch that was filled with running water. He likes to remind me not to go exploring down country roads alone… in the rain…

    And darn that you missed that estate sale. I racked up yesterday. It was a goooood day!

    Reply
  13. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    June 17, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Lovely post. You are blessed, indeed!

    Reply
  14. Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.co says

    June 17, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Soooo glad your safe! And what a wonderful story about your amazing husband! And I couldn’t agree more about the example set by our fathers- thank god for them today andis every day!

    Reply
  15. Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.co says

    June 17, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Soooo glad your safe! And what a wonderful story about your amazing husband! And I couldn’t agree more about the example set by our fathers- thank god for them today andis every day!

    Reply
  16. Becca says

    June 17, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Holy cow, girl! I’m glad you’re OK!! Sounds like quite the adventure!!
    And your man sounds like a great guy, too. Glad you’ve found your perfect other half, you deserve it!
    xo Becca

    Reply
  17. Lesley says

    June 17, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    tears.

    Reply
  18. Lisa at Shine Your Light says

    June 17, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Oh my gosh Cassie! I’m so glad you didn’t roll and that you are okay!! Jeesh. You are blessed with a great husband. Happy Father’s Day Chris!

    Reply
  19. Dear Emmeline says

    June 17, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    wowzers! so glad everything ended ok and that you weren’t hurt. How scary.

    Reply
  20. Maury Kilgo says

    June 17, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    Those are the kind of things that makes the biggest difference! My husband surprises me! Sometimes when I think he’s going to be irritated with me, he’s so patient and chill about whatever it is.

    Reply
  21. Carrie @ Hazardous Design says

    June 17, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    Jeeze, what a scare! So glad you are okay and that the damage isn’t worse. Your husband sounds like a wonderful guy. I love that this is something you can laugh about now ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  22. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    June 17, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    You just made me cry … what a lovely tribute to both your husband and your father all so perfectly wrapped into a potentially scary and I’m glad no one (and by that I mean you) was hurt …

    Happy Father’s Day to the two wonderful role models in your life!

    Linda

    Reply
  23. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    June 17, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    I, too, married a man like my dad. We balance each other perfectly, and I appreciate both of them every day. The bonus is: while my dad was alive, he thought of my husband as his own.
    Glad you are okay…Haven wouldn’t be the same without you!

    Reply
  24. Kelly says

    June 18, 2012 at 12:58 am

    Wow, I am so glad you’re okay! He sounds like an amazing man.

    Reply
  25. Ali Richardson says

    June 18, 2012 at 1:17 am

    Yikies!!! I am so thankful that my bestie is aluive and well. I am also thankful that you have such a wonderful husband to share your life with. Love u!

    Reply
  26. Catherine says

    June 18, 2012 at 1:56 am

    Oh my goodness Cassie! So glad you’re Ok, and that you have a knight in shining armour to come help you out.

    Isn’t it nice when they know just how long you need to recover, before the laughter?!

    Reply
  27. Sharon @ mrshinesclass says

    June 18, 2012 at 3:05 am

    I’m so glad you are okay.

    Sharon

    Reply
  28. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    June 18, 2012 at 3:52 am

    It’s true that opposites attract! Chris sounds like a wonderful father and husband. Hope you had a wonderful day celebrating him today! PS – I’m so glad you’re ok. That’s a scary picture of your car. My hubs has the exact same company car BTW.

    Reply
  29. PB says

    June 18, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Chris may not read this, but his Mom did and while I know he has his faults……I love hearing about the times he “comes through.”
    When you are in the thick of child-rearing, it is sometimes hard to remember that (most of the time) no one screws up on purpose and that parents are on the same team. So glad you are ok and that he didn’t make you feel worse that you probably already did! ๐Ÿ˜‰
    You make a good Team!
    GramPam

    Reply
  30. Megan says

    June 18, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    What a sweet story, sounds like you are one lucky woman! My husband is my opposite too, sometimes we drive each other crazy but mostly we just balance each other out ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  31. Cathy Wall says

    June 18, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    What a way to start your week-end! Glad you and the car made it out safely. Chris sounds like a true gem and the “yin to your yang” comment spoke to me as the truth about my own relationship. Sounds like some pretty special men in your life Cassie! Enjoy your time at Haven, can’t wait to live vicariously through you and your experience.

    Reply
  32. jeannie maxwell says

    June 18, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Glad you are OK Cassie! Yikes!

    Reply
  33. pam {simple details} says

    June 18, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    Yikes, you’re fortunate in many ways, so wonderful that you have two amazing dads in your life to be thankful for! Have the BEST time, I think all those comments and replies you leave for everyone could carry you for a month or so! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  34. Renรฉ says

    June 18, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    Well, having met Chris is person – I agree! Great guy and he is very funny, by the way ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  35. [email protected] Repurposed Life says

    June 18, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    awww, what a sweet post (except for the car almost rolling over)
    several things come to mind
    a)I need an oil change before tomorrow! ๐Ÿ™
    b) it’s sad that I couldn’t do a similar post… bad dad experiences all the way around with me (my life) mine wasn’t a good example, nor was jamie’s. it makes me sad to see everyone write such wonderful posts.
    But, so happy for you!!!
    gail

    Reply
  36. [email protected] Road says

    June 19, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    I’m glad you didn’t roll!
    My grandma gave me the best advice of my life when she told me “find a soft spoken man to marry.” Sounds like you found one. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  37. Erin @ His and Hers says

    June 19, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    I’m glad you are okay! A car accident at any level of damage is scary. I WAS wondering what was taking so long as I tried to leave that sale. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  38. 17 Perth says

    June 19, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    Oh my gosh cassie!!! It is not funny–but I am kind of laughing over here–just because I can picture myself doing something similar. Haha. I am so glad you are okay–and so thankful you have your yin. ๐Ÿ˜‰ He sounds like a wonderful husband and dad—hope he had a great father’s day!

    Reply
  39. thistlewoodfarm says

    June 19, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    Cassie,

    I am so glad you are okay! I am so sorry that your car got stuck. I hope it was after the estate sale. Priorities….priorities ๐Ÿ™‚

    Can’t wait to see yo tomorrow!

    Have a wonderful day!

    blessings,
    karianne

    Reply
  40. Rita says

    June 20, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    Gosh I’m so behind!! I totally skipped over this post. it’s hysterical and I mean that in the most sypathetic way! God, we could be related, I had a VERY related issue on Father’s day – well day before. I may just have to post that one up to – geez!
    I love you Cassie and all your wonderful aura, fireant bites and all!!

    Reply
  41. Good Time Charlie says

    June 21, 2012 at 12:54 am

    I can’t believe that is really where your van landed. That is scary!! Thank goodness you were O.K. What a very, very sweet husband you have to not say anything, drive you to work, take care of the car, then come back to pick up your kids. You chose well! Hope you are having so much fun at the conference.

    PS sorry you missed that estate sale!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Hi, I’m Cassie!

I believe that you don't have to spend a lot of money to live a beautiful life and be your best self.ย  Here you will find budget friendly ideas to live happily, healthily, sustainably, and most importantly authentically.ย  We all get one chance at this life,ย and this ordinary girl plans to make hers extraordinary. How about you? Read more...
Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Rss Bloglovin

Categories

Disclaimer

This blog does not share personal information with third parties nor do we store any information about your visit to this blog other than to analyze and optimize your content and reading experience through the use of cookies. You can turn off the use of cookies at anytime by changing your specific browser settings. We are not responsible for republished content from this blog on other blogs or websites without our permission. This blog uses affiliate links.

Connect

Hi! I'm Cassie.

Mother, wife, shop owner, blogger, writer, incurable diy-er, furniture painter, coffee and wine drinker, friend. Seeking happiness and passing it on. Read Moreโ€ฆ

Recent Posts

Privacy

© 2023 · Foodie Theme Customized by This Bold Girl · Built on the Genesis Framework