Monster Jam 2013

I have never been to Monster Jam but this year I got tickets. J has always talked about how much he loved going to Monster Jam years ago with him mom. His dad passed away when he was 11 and his mom took him the year after because they originally planned to go together, but were unable to. The huge trucks, stadium atmosphere, and TONS of people it all seemed to be overwhelming to me. I do not do crowded places well.

But to see his face light up when we got there and especially when the trucks started to go, it made me realize just how much this event meant to him. Not only is he big into engines and loved looking at the different trucks, but it made him remember the time he went with his mom and different memories that he feels he is starting to lose. It was exciting to see and hear the trucks racing and flipping over.

We had an amazing time there and it made us realize that by doing something over that you have done before with a loved one that you have lost, it does help to bring back the memories and can make that time more memorable and fresh in your mind again. Sometimes it can be painful to remember, but it can help to make the good memories more vivid in your mind.