Saying goodbye to Tarzan

Tarzan was our good old red Mitsubishi Lancer '82 car. We've had lots of happy memories with him. He's been our car for as long as I can remember. Tonight, I received a text message from my mom saying Tarzan has been towed away by his buyer. Tarzan hasn't been in good condition for almost a year already. And then came Ondoy. Tarzan was half sunk at the height of the flood brought about by that terrible typhoon. When I got my first pay last week, I thought of reviving Tarzan. I was glad that my husband agreed. But then yesterday morning. when we sought the help of a friend who knows a lot about cars, he said that it would cost us way more than our budget to revive Tarzan, given his current state which was worsened by the flood. And that was when we gave up. Part of me blames my dad because he didn't take good care of Tarzan. Mom and I and I'm sure my brothers, too are sad because we will really miss Tarzan who became an essential part of our family. He brought me to work during my crazy shift years at CVG, he brought us to the hospital when we were sick, to the malls, family gatherings, and bonding activities when we were younger. How do you say goodbye to an old friend who has been there all along? I know this post sounds crazy,but this is how we are in my family - we are crazy sentimental people.. well, at least my mom's side. Thank you Tarzan. We will always remember you.