Kids, Cokes, and Critters: Goodbye TaTa, my GPS

Hello. I am Erin. I have a horrible sense of direction. I am afraid to drive new places by myself because I am fearful of getting lost. I just recently, within the past few years, learned which way was North and which way was South. Uh huh, wanna test me...North is up and up is Ohio and all those places. South is down and down is Tennessee and the such. See, I told you I learned!

Two Christmases ago, my hubby got me the greatest invention, EVER - the trusty GPS! I felt like such a big girl, and important too, with such a device. A Tom Tom the box said. We changed our voice to a woman's voice and renamed her "TaTa." We loved TaTa. She took us to the beach and back with no troubles. When we went to Harlan this past summer to visit, Logan asked me if I had TaTa. I assured him that I could get us to Harlan without her, but he was always concerned about having her with us, just in case.

We made it to Harlan! Swim time with the cousins!

This past Fall, my friend, Victoria and I wanted to take our kids to the pumpkin patch in Georgetown. We took TaTa along and she got us there, despite the road being blocked off for some sort of festival. We were so super proud that we got to BiWater Farms...without the help of a man! We were women...and that day, we roared, thanks to the trusty TaTa. She did not fail us.

Good job for us - getting to the pumpkin patch! Thank you TATA!!!

Today, however, I discovered that my beloved TaTa had been stolen out of my car. Right out of the console where I kept her safe. My poor TaTa. She was a good girl, she helped us to many a places. I will never forget the way she'd say, "Go one hundred yards, and then take the free-way." She had a way with words, and directions...

Tonight, I salute you, TaTa, for the comfort and security you provided this directionless woman...I wish I had more time with you, but alas you are gone. May you continue to have a good life, and know that a little piece of my heart has gone with you...Goodbye, TaTa...my GPS