1965 Mustang Convertible A Daily Driver Since 1965 - 508,920.4 Miles
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- "Looking for somebody to will it to," Lyn says of the 1965 Mustang convertible she bought new and has been her daily driver for 55 years and 508,920.4 miles.
How could anyone give this a thumbs down? Even if your not a Mustang fan. You have to admit she loves her car and has not only a half million miles. But a million plus memories and smiles!
Probably the millennials she spoke of. lol
its like a record-scratch everytime I hear someone talk about "a thumbs down." Who gives a flying F about "a thumbs down!"
I’ll take great care of your baby for you when you are ready to turn it over. I love’ um myself! Great to see someone who just loves their car.
God bless you Lyn. I hope you find the right person for your gem. I'm a Mustang lover and I wouldn't part with one unless they were my terms. Good luck.
I bought a 1968 Lemans from the original owner 3 years ago, and he quizzed me when I asked about the car. He absolutely wanted the car left stock and the way it was. I told him I was born in 1968 and I want that car and I will keep it AS IS and will keep it preserved as is for future generations. I am the new caregiver of the car. My son, also a car guy, will be the next caregiver. I would be the next caregiver of that Mustang if she wants me to be. I have an extra garage stall in a "tuck under" garage and I always have a dehumidifier keeping the humidity at 50% to preserve the car. If interested, let me know, thanks.
Bless this woman! This is how these cars should be treated! They’re not mine or yours and we only get so many. They’re for the guy or gal that come after you to give it the same love and respect. I’m moving to Hawaii in two years and I’ll be buying a nice red coupe with a 4 speed and I’m keeping it until I die.
I love that interior, they're one of my favorite.
what is the next show you are going to, I would love to see you and this Awesome car, it's got the luggage rack , rare, factory ordered back then was for people who had children and wanted the sport car is well, that's nice, I have seen some on them mostly people added them. They just had the Spring Turkey rod car show here a couple months ago, it was nice, I miss all of my old cars I used to have, have a great day, until next time take care of that car and yourself of course, lots of crazy driver's on the roads these days.
Sad my family can be the same way. I would go to car shows with her Lol
Perfection
You go grandma. Beatiful car and lady. If it were a torino i would beg you to will it to me
Since I can't have it, I would like to see Jay Leno buy the car. At least then, it would stay in good shape and I could see videos of it occasionally.
WILL IT TO THE MUSEUM!!!
Why does her 65 Mustang have a 66 Mustang dash? Here's a suggestion. Contact Jay Leno. If he's interested and I can't see why not. You'd be assured it's going to a good home and would be taken well care of. If the dash is original you have a rarity. Bought in May of 65 means it was made in April 65 the end of the model year. Someone installed a 66 dash for some reason at the factory. The only real differences between a 65 and 66 Mustang were the grill emblem and dash.
Sweetheart, you will this beautiful vehicle to me with no worries. It will still be driven daily and well cared for. I'm 62. 🙄♱😼
What s sweet lady. I'd LOVE to go to a car show with her
My name is Anthony put me in the will
She's a diamond..both of them
Lyn, you're wonderful. A true Mustang lover. Bless you!
She could will it to a reputable museum. An original, one-owner Mustang ragtop with that back-story and 500,000 miles would surely be a crowd pleaser.
@David Pinto I agree, a car with that many miles on it should be kept as a driver and driven often. Once a car is put in a museum it's like the living death,they just sit and molder .
that would be the worst thing she could do. why take a mustang thats been continually driving for over 55 years and half a million miles OFF the road.. you are not a true car person,.
That car has more meaning knowing it’s so important and valuable to someone like her. Its amazing to see how a car can make a person feel.
My Mom had a 65 coupe 289 auto. She wone a contest at Church, for how many people you could bring to church in one car . She had 13 in the car. It was tight. Thanks Mom goodtimes .
Lyn, glad u listened to your husband and he also got the 289 engine option. Good luck with your endeavor.
Omg, what an awesome story.
I see NPD on her lanyard (National Parts Depot) which is based where I live.
They would be a great option (or me). :D
BTW, if she ever needs someone go to a car show with her, I'd volunteer! :)
Hello Lynn,
My first car was a 66 coupe with the 6 cylinder...I loved that car, but it was wrecked and not worth much then. As much as I would LOVE to have your car, the safest bet would be to will it to Jay Leno...He has what I would assume is the best collection of all original cars in the world and he restores, maintains, and cares for them all. He vowed never to sell and I would assume also, that his collection will be a museum when he passes. He has no heirs.
If I were to obtain your guy, I would keep him original and drive it often. I swore an oath to myself if I were lucky enough to have another classic Mustang I would keep it always and care for it as I do any car I own. Best wishes in your journey and I pray that you are able to eventually make a decision for your cars' heir that eases your concerns for his well being and continued life! What a Lovely story, it touched my heart.
Not my first but second car was the same thing. A black 66 coupe, 200ci 6 cylinder, 3 speed I bought from my uncle for $100 in 1976. All original except the front seats. High back buckets. Those came out of a 1971 Mach 1. Not the BEST car I ever owned. surprisingly that honor goes to a 1981 Mazda GLC. Bought with 120,000 on her and daily drove for 2 years 100 miles a day. Except for standard maintenance the only thing needed was to blast the hell out of the carb inside and out with spray carb cleaner every 10,000 miles when she began to run rough. She went to 200,000 then the clutch and wheel bearings went. Payed $500 and got 80,000 miles. That's a win in my book.
If you want someone to appreciate it and drive it as she has, then Leno would not be my choice. I think she could find a young driver through Hagerty that would appreciate it.
Please tell there is more to your story about this lady she is an amazing person I'm really not a Ford kind of guy but I would love her more of her life and that mustang story and I feel really sorry for those grandkids their grandmother is a awesome person and I would love to have spent time with my grandmother going to car shows and just hanging out and hearing story's of the past awesome lady you have to get more of this story Jerry
Will it to a museum the mustang museum and stop the BS
She don’t have worry we all appreciate it 👍
If she was my grandmother, I would go with her to every car show just to be close to knowing how much she loves cars. Especially her own mustang that she still uses. Unbelievable story of a true companionship between a car and a woman with memories.
I haven't even watched the whole thing. But my Dad's 62 vette is the same situation. It's never for sale. But it should go to a good home. When I am done, I will leave it to a charity auction. For like an animal shelter or something. I'll be dead, it won't matter to me! Let all the people that ask you if you want to sell it fight each other for it, and the animals in the shelter get the rewards. Just my 2 cents.
Or give it to me. Those cars don't even float my boat. I get them, but I'd never look for one. I'll keep it next to dad's vette then when the time comes it's well over $100k for charity, hopefully not for a while though haha.
This is Awesome...what an Awesome lady&car! Her best option may be a Museum.
I got the old car bug from my grandfather - so it upsets me to see others my age shun their parents' or grandparents' classic cars. Such a shame. Lyn clearly loves her Mustang very much, and I hope that her car will go to someone who will treat it just as she has. Best wishes x
I had a '70 Mustang many years ago . I must have rebuilt and patched it up about 3 times ! Great care with a lot of memories .
I am a die hard mustang fan if there’s anything more than I love our president it’s a 1965 mustang. If only I had her info I would totally be on top of this because it’s everything I’ve ever wanted u should totally tell her to email me.
You're an amazing woman with an amazing car an amazing history and story with both of you my grandfather didn't pass away so early show my grandma and me would be doing the same types of things going to shows butt unfortunately we don't have that so just so you know if you were ever to will this to me it would be driven it would be taken care of and it would be loved I love the history and especially the way it's been driven I can only imagine what it scene it's got a longer life than me it's almost like still driving with my grandfather whoever gets it is a very lucky person and hopefully you pick the right one and hopefully you live for another 55 years and don't have to give it away
I just love these stories. "Carpooled 7 children to school. They put you in jail for that nowadays."lol God bless
This is why i enjoy meeting new people at car shows or cruises we're all car people with our storys and memories . I meet some of the best people .
Probably the most enviromental friendly way to have a car.
This lady is a very special person with the way she is an the way she wants someone to appreciate the car the same way she has for re past 50yrs
Beautiful car!! I would take good care of it for you Lynn 😊🙏🏻
If I had a car like that and none of my family showed any interest in it then I would just be buried in!!
I have had my 65 for over 20 years since before I had a learners permit. This ragtop needs to maintain a driver status and be preserved in the same condition it is now. Marvelous story!!
You are one of a kind lady
Great story of a lady who TRUELY loves her Mustang! The first car I can ever remember riding around in was in 1976 when I was 4 & it was a 1967 Mustang convertible with a 289. It was blue with a white top & blue interior. She sold it in 1979 because of the 2nd oil embargo. It was a great car & I miss it to this day. It's sad no one in her family loves it as much as she does.
Cute , the car too
Beautiful car! Were a mustang family, I have a 66 and a 201, and my dad has a 65. We love our Mustangs!
Will it to me!!! I want to put it in a museum!!! Call me!!!
man her grandkids don't know how lucky they are, i wish my grandmother was this cool. That car and it's stories are incredible and it really deserves to stay in her family.
My sentiment, too, I think this is what will happen, especially when the family realizes the importance of this car to the hobby and Mustang history.
That's the Mustang I can only dream about getting my hands on. Beautiful car and a more beautiful story.
I'd love to be part of the consideration to be willed this car. I've always wanted a 65 Mustang convertible and this one being all regional would be awesome to keep forever into will it to someone else just like she did it even needs a plaque or some kind of History placed inside the car with lyns picture noting the history of this car.
I had a 65 Mustang Fastback but sold it after graduation from seminary to buy new tires for the family car. Seemed like the right thing to do. And it was. But, I still wish there had been another way that included keeping. Thanks for posting...beautiful story!
I just fail to understand people who get rid of their cars?!? Oh yes, I do keep buying more BUT of the 2,250,000+ miles I've driven 1.5 million are on cars that I still own. My '91 Escort wagon with 312k, '78 Thunderbird (took delivery on 9/21/77) with 260k, 2000 BMW Z3 at 233k, 2011 Ranger at 155k, etc.
Beautiful pony and I am wondering if you live in a mustang club. See a pretty blue (67?) across the street behind you. Best wishes'
She is right to make sure her car goes to the right type of owner. Someone like herself. Our Family had a 1932 Chevy Coupe, which had been bought for my mother, but she never drove it/ By 1965 it had still only done 7000 miles. Over the years many pewople tried to buy until it got to the point where Dad started getting annoyed with them. A dealer came saud that he would cherish it etc and he only wanted it for himself and so on. He had already lined up a buyer for it.
So it got sold and it's been through the hands of several owners,still with only `14,000 miles but has been altered with the wrong color wheels etc etc . The point of this is, If her Family shows no interest apart from how many dollars they think they will get for it,she will be happier knowing it will go to a entity that will choose to look after it.
I live in New Jersey and I’m interested in a 1965 Mustang convertible which is my dream I had five Mustang convertible’s but I never had a 65 Mustang convertible I live in Clementon New Jersey is 08021 and my name is Anita sisco And I’m 70 years old and always wanted a 65 Mustang convertible I hope you put it in your wheel for me or sell it to me thank you may God continue to bless you
great story. I have 4 kids they all love older cars. Just got my 15 yr old daughter a 65 fastback (project) for her first car, 3 kids to go....ugh. I wish she was one of our family members. Sweet sweet lady, and a very nice 65 Mustang convertible.
Yes they will, I'm your man, will keep it and do exactly what you want every day. I have my Dad's original 1972 pick up truck with over 600,000 miles on it, he bought it new for 2,752.00$ , I still have it and drive it, I live here close to the track, Daytona, would be proud to own that car, it would be an honor, thank you, have fun enjoying that piece of history.
i have had my grandmother's '68 Mustang coupe since '92 ( after owning it for 22 years, she willed it to me.). She lived in Nevada, and the car retains its original paint and other cosmetics. I have rebuilt the suspension, replaced the non original 289 with a rebuilt I did myself, etc. etc. It looks like your average non performance Mustang you would have seen driving around in the '70's. My two problems are: too many cars, and two kids who aren't into it. I feel this lady's pain.
Interesting video, I have a 65 convertible, built in the same factory in August 65 also ivy green. I bought it back in 2017 and totally restored it. I live in Denmark and enjoy driving her in the summer sun👍🌞
As someone fairly young, a Ford lover all my life and a 64-69 Mustang lover especially but any mustang really.. I would take the motor to a machine shop to re-do and go through everything, re-work the heads port polish all that good shit, throw a nice little healthy cam in it and leave everything else just the way it is and drive it around just like she does I would love this as a daily driver! Would definitely never sell this is priceless history!
4:03, Wow, that's sad. I would love to be a caretaker for such a car as this. And yes, I would love to take it to Car shows and explain its history to anyone who would listen. My 1st car (1977) was a 65 Mustang Convertable with a black Pony Interior. It was a 4 speed and it didn't have an engine and I don't think it was the original color. I put a 302 in it and drove it for 6 or 7 years. Back then I was too young and the color didn't mean much to me. After all, it was my first car and I hadn't fallen in Love with Mustangs until I had this one for a short time and then I was hooked. The floor was rusted and the car was sagging and back then there were not many repair panels and I decided to sell the car for parts. My next car was a 69 Mach 1 with a 351 with a 4 speed transmission. It was Acapulco Blue with a white interior. The interior was in tough shape and yes, no door panels to be found. I converted it into a black interior before I traded it in for an 83 Mustang GT. That was a big mistake, but not too long after selling it, I found a 67 Shelby GT-350 4 speed car that was hit on the passenger rear quarter just behind the door. By this time, I had learned to mig weld and I repaired the crash damage and I had the body and paint done. I drove it for a while and sold it for 15 grand. That was in the early 90's before the price really started to climb out of sight. Oh well, another mistake. Fast forward to today, 1960's Mustangs are expensive and cost quite a bit to restore and I doubt I'll ever be able to have another one.
Lyn seems like a really nice lady. I hope she finds somebody responsible to take the car...SE7EN KIDS?!??? wow.
Hello, If you are looking to will your mustang to any person, you would be rest assured that I would take really good care of that car. I had a 1968 mustang. It was black with black bucket seats and a center console. I was only about 16 years old when I got it. I'm 49 now. I was working for a janitorial service owned by a husband and wife. To make a long story short they let be borrow the $600 to buy it and agreed to take $50 a week from my check to pay them back. I loved that car so much. I fixed everything that needed fixing. Then I decided to detail the engine with a chrome kit. It had chrome valve covers, Air Cleaner, Thermostat cover, Alternator cover and boy did it look nice. I wanted to go one step further and make the 302 a little better. I bought a high performance Cam with double Roller Timing Chain. Then I picked up a little better exhaust starting from the new headers on back. Well, after all the work and money I put into it I wanted to see if I improved on the start to stop acceleration. Well let me tell you. Not only was the engine more powerful but When I stepped on it that day, Something happened. Not good either. It had so much more horse power that the frame rails broke. Well I ended up getting all new frame rails and was trying to save up to get someone to replace them which is quite the undertaking of a job. The person I bought the mustang from herd through the grapevine what had happened and showed up at my house one day and offered the K10 Chevy Blazer he had pulled up in. This blazer was beautiful. Nothing wrong with it. It had a perfect light blue and white paint job. It had a slight lift kit with over size tires and so on. Back to the mustang That I bought in the mid 80's. Well about 25 years later, Im driving down the road not far from my house and there it is. When I tell you it was exactly like the last day I saw it well thats because when I traded for the blazer, they sold the mustang to somebody half way across the state and they had just changed the frame rails about 2 years prior to me seeing it again after 25 years. I'm telling you, I had so many great memories with that car. I stopped and looked it over. It still had the seat covers I bought on the seats. I started to cry thinking back and reflecting back on when I was a teenager. Well come to find out, The brothers I originally got the car from own it again. I spoke with them and told a couple of stories about back then and asked if they were planning on selling it again and the answer I received was yes. They told me $5000. I told them that I wanted that car and had to sell one of my project cars to come up with the money. Well after I had sold the car I went back with the $5000 they were asking and they told me they had already sold it. I was devastated and could not even speak so I just turned around and left. So that is the reason I am writing you on who you can will the car to. I would so much love to own a 60's mustang again. I always said to myself that I would get another one someday. Well After becoming disabled from working do dam hard as a heavy equipment mechanic I have had 4 back surgeries and I don't think I will ever be able to afford to buy another one. I would have to win one or have one willed to me or given to me somehow. I figured Its a long shot but worth the time to share my story with you. Your car looks very nice and you must love it like I loved mine. I don't blame you. But I will leave off with letting you know that it would be in the right hands if it came to me. Have I great day/night.
From, Kevin.
Give it to me got to see my 95 Ranger bought a brand new still looks brand new compliments all the time now baby your car like I baby my truck my dad had a 1966 Mercury cyclone GT 390 four barrel convertible That was supposed to be mine it's gone
That would go to my 9 year old boy...he loves Mustangs. Mine's a 1995 3.8 liter v6 🙁 Madam your car is truly a work of art you should be proud of it!
Lyn just stay with it forever, have them bury you in it! My first car although I wanted a pony got a stripped down 69 Falcon 4 dr. $1995 off the showroom floor. My dad bought for my brother who was in the Navy to drive back and forth and when he got out, got a job and brought his own car it got handed down my me. The Falcon was on the same frame as the Mustang just moved out the front wheels abit more. But hey if you want a nice home I would be honored!
Great story. I know how she feels. I have both my srt8 challenger and 2015 mustang gt that I will never sell. They will stay with me until the day I pass...going to have it in the will that if it doesn't stay in the fam....they're going to any car museum. Those are my babies. Lol
I just want to sit and visit with her for a few months...just to hear about her life and all the good times had with the Mustang. I feel bad for her that she doesn't have family that would appreciate it. How many of us had to give up cars we loved somewhere down the road because family was the priority...and would give anything to have them back and pass them down? I wouldn't change a thing about the car either...because you shouldn't change memories. Thanks for taking care of it for so long, Lyn and I hope you find that special person to love it like you have.
I'm 60 years old and for the 1st time in my life I'm without a car. Just think it could spend the rest of it's life on the Beach in Southern California! But Lynn will probably out live me. . . ..
Man I wish I had a Mom/ Aunt like her. Millennial here and I daily drive my 30yr old shit box mr2. Hope to keep it in the family for the rest of my life and may be even see a million miles on the odo. I seriously wanna be just like this woman 50 years from now. Thank Jerry Hearsley for sharing these stories.
If she can dayly drive a 1965 convertible for ages, i can do it and ignore all the convertibles red flags!
oh, how I wish I had that mustang! my momma died when I was 15 years old and she had bought a 65 yellow mustang brand new 2 years before I was born. I loved that car so much. well my mom let me drive the car when I was just ten years old, and I pulled out,, by the way, she was with me, but I pulled out on a blind hill and a tractor-trailer was hell getting it and rammed into the back of us so hard the transmission went sliding down the road beside us and we landed in a ditch!!! I'll never forget it. my mom loved that car so much she wouldn't get rid of it and told me it was mine now, but while my mom was sick, my dad was drunk and sold it to his bossman at brollhill furniture in Lenoir NC. and he restored the car and had it, as far as i know, its still in his family. I was so mad at my dad for selling my car and moms car. but dad died also just two years after mom. I know ill never see that mustang again but, I swore I would buy another someday, but now I'm 51 disabled and can't afford one, but that's ok I have my memories as clear as yesterday, whoever ends up with that car mam, I hope they treat it like it was their moms! cause that's what I would do.
Dang I parked in front of her at the museum she had very bright headlights to lol didn't get a chance to talk to her sadly I was the young kid with the sliver blue 66 convertible in front of you at the dinner at the museum
A mustang has always been my dream car at least since iwas 14 yrs old i am 55 now and on disability/fixed income.I worked 33yrs and raised 3 kids myself after mom left. I would love to adopt him into my little family and spoil him rotten. I would even rent a garage to keep him safe it would not ever under any circumstances leave my family actually may do the same as you when my time comes just to know he is safe
I hope she found the right person to carry forward the legacy of her little pony. Also, USAA is an outstanding insurance agency. They have been great to me.
Is there a way to submit a video of myself requesting to be part of her consideration of willing to a person that will treat the mustang the way she treated it for the past 55 years
I really want to meet Lyn Adams in person, her love for the mustangs is greater than anyone I know and Im part of the Mustang of Orange County fan club
This whole video just warm my heart
I hope i can be apart of this story, I really hope whoever she pick to will the mustang too, that they will keep their promise in taking care of this mustang.
I was only ten years old when the mustangs came out and adored them from afar as they were not available in Australia. I still love the look and sound of the mustang V8 from 64 & 65 and it is a credit to you that it is all Original I get so sick of seeing modified cars that do not represent or reflect the desire to own one of these for what it really is. It’s history and memories and should be used daily to show people what a real car is. I’m sad that you can’t trust your family to respect and love and maintain it for you when yo go. I hope you find a worthy recipient.
I would take it and take care of it and drive it past 1,000,000 miles! I could use a nice classic that I’m sure I would never be able to afford until I’m retired.
I rebuilt a 1968 mustang for my daughter. I gave it to her for her 16th birthday. I had to sell the car so I could send her to college. I really miss that car. I worked on everything on that car. So if you see fit to will me your mustang I would take care of it for a very long time.
Praise the Lord, I would love to be the next owner of this car for the next 50 years.!!! Lyn, Im your guy.
I don’t get it are you serious why wouldn’t her grandchildren not want to go on a trip to a car show with their grandma smh 🤦♂️ I swear that’s a dam shame
As well kept a car as it is, it would need a owner who knows the value of the car and how special it is. I hope she finds that certain someone as it practically needs everything. A man like Chip Foose would put it back to original every nut bolt and screw as he himself had a hand in designing newer ones at the factory. It would be garaged and driven in the good weather and her name would remain on the title of it as the owner, just storing it for her return, not so much from heaven as that is not possible but the girl who most reminds him of the lady herself
I daily drive a 67 impala! I feel the same way she does about my car! I think she should will it to a museum! My wife would love to have that car she loves that exact year and model! Always says it but we really cant afford one!
My dream is to own a mustang but unfortunately can't afford one but if I did I'd never part with it and as a professional valeter and detailer I'd show that car off and keep it looking amazing every time
mortgage the house to fix the car. True car gal!! she will find a million people, but is there anyone truly worthy?
love to have it! sold my 67 galaxie convertible in 79 reluctantly and i tracked it down and found it in 05 restored it and wouldn't ever sell it again. id like to start a museum for people to will there cars to so they will always be taken care of and family could visit or take them out on special occasions. my family has no interest in old cars either so im in the same boat you are in .
Amazing story and she’s amazing for this idea
Lmk if you need it Togo to a nice home I’ll keep that bad boy your tell life ends with me lol I’ll get it to 1 million miles haha
Fantastic color...
The irony is my parents were never into cars and I always was bummed they didn’t have a car that had been cared for like this that I could then love and care for and one day pass on to the next generation to care for it. I could buy one it’s not a money thing for me, but it wouldn’t be the same as knowing the story like this wonderful woman tells it and then continue it on to realize that the car itself is a character in this story of life. Too bad her daughters aren’t interested. I truly hope she finds the right home where that car will be valued as it should be. My prayers are with her.
This is someone who really appreciates a vehicle. No matter what, the car is driven. This is what they are made for. Not to sit around in someone's collection, never to be driven. The only time a car should be on a trailer is when it's broke down and can't move under it's own power.
If you wanted you could put me in the will it is my dream so someday own a 1965 mustang and I know if I ever get one I will love and cherish it as you have yours. I don’t understand how anybody could sell one or let it go to rust or anything else and not get behind the beautiful wheel of it everyday that is my dream to have a mustang like yours and cherish and drive it until the end of my time and to show it to the world by taking it everywhere and not hiding it away but also not selling it or trading it away for anything
I love how, even though she probably loves her grandkids, she knows that they wont appreciate her car the way it should be
Awesome car and owner!!! Nice Christian lady ! It would look great in my collection.
Why not will it to you kids? I guess the kids just aren't fans of Mustangs and nostalgia. That's a shame but Lyn has thought this through.
She can will it to me. I’d drive it daily and park it right next to my 66 Cali-special every night
I had one as a teenager now I am 63 I miss mine Mine was black with a black interior and black convertible top Triple B
That's the same way I feel about my 71Cutlass. I've told my family I'm leaving mine to the dog pound. It'll feed alot of hungry dogs.
If I don't someone will put 26" on It and. I'd come back from the dead for sure...
unreal, a testament to true love, just beautiful. I hope she finds the right home for Her darling
It must be depressing to not have anyone in your family who cares about the valuable and interesting things you are involved in.
I love that!! she will not give it to her girls ahahahahah
I’m going thru hard times right now and I will not sell my 61 falcon
Its sad that she has to "will it away" and that her children will sell it a 65 is my fav car on the planet Im so happy that she was able to be able to have one in her life