Facing Adversity

Facing Adversity part fifty-eight

It was mid morning Stef and her family were on the road to Tampa Florida. There were looking at a three six hour drive, they would have flew but Ariel was way too young. Driving was the best alternative decision
This would give a chance to stop and check out the sights, Frankie was looking forward to the road trip
Stef and Lena would take turns driving. They have only been on the road for three hours so far, images of her childhood filled her mind. The girls were knocked out asleep, Lena was wide awake. She knows how hard this is for her wife, maybe this trip will bring some healing to Stef
Lena will come face to face with her mother in law and give a peace of her mind about the horrible things, she said about her years ago. Stef is older and wiser with her own family,
The sun was beginning to come up
They have many miles to go.
Lena was willing to support her
Wife, at all cost. Lena her hand on Stef's lap, nothing about this visit
Was gonna to be easy. Lena was struggling with her own demons
But she pushed it to the side
to be there for her wife. Stef saw the fuel light come on, she knows that they need to stop for gas soon.
Mommy l'm hungry Frankie said
Alright baby we'll gonna stop in a few
Stef said to Her daughter, Francesca
Put on a movie in the dvd player on the head rest behind Stef's seat
Stef had installed months ago
Stef pulled up to a gas station,
Lena was looking for near by  restaurants in the area on her phone
Stef turned off the car and exit the vehicle. Mommy l have to go to the bathroom Frankie asks, come on babe
Stef picked Francesca up and carried inside the store. While Lena sat in the car waiting, Lena saw that Ariel was still asleep. Lena knew Ariel  needs to be changed, Lena got out the car and went to the back seat and unstrapped Ariel from her car seat. Lena laid a blanket on the seat, Lena put Ariel on the receiving mat. Lena removes Ariel's bottoms and change her diaper
Lena cleaned her baby up with a baby wipes. Lena puts her on a fresh pamper, and slides her pants on
Lena places Ariel back in her safety chair and straps her back in.
She throws the soil diaper in the trash
Lena poured hand sanitizer on her hands, Lena rubbed her hands together and got back in the car
Lena saw that Stef's phone lit up
Which meant Stef had a text message
Lena wasn't the type to look through
Wife's phone. Lena trusted Stef one hundred percent, Lena saw Stef and Francesca come out the store carrying take trays. Mama we got some food
Frankie utters to Lena, sweetie what did you and mommy get Lena asks Francesca. Well we bought you some french toast eggs turkey sausage
I got some strawberry pancakes and bacon. Mommy has blue berry waffles and eggs and turkey bacon. Frankie hands Lena the bag so she could get in the car, Stef begins pumping the gas
She takes a sip of her coffee. Stef her
Thermal in the cup holder, Stef saw the lights flashing on her cell.
Lena hands her Frankie her, please don't any food on the seats cause mommy just got the car cleaned out a few days ago ok  my angel Lena says
Frankie laid a towel over her lap
And begins eating her meal. Stef engrossed in the text message she received, Stef heard a clicking sound
Stef removed the gas handle and hung it back up. She puts the nozzle cap back on, Lena gives Stef the brown paper bag. Baby l'm gonna go use the restroom real quick, you need to eat so can your strength up Lena Stated
Lena exits the vehicle, Stef gave Lena a wink and a smile. I'm serious Stephanie you haven't really ate anything in two days Lena whispers in Stef's ear, Lena gives Stef a kiss on the lips. Frankie giggles in the back seat, Francesca make sure your mommy eats all her food. Lena said
Mama don't worry l will, Lena leaves the car, Stef knows Lena is telling her the truth. She digs into her breakfast and begins eating,