Posted on 11/15/2006 by Amy

and it’s just about that time….for more craziness!!   got an estimate on fixing our van, that we havent driven in about a week since it was overheating…it’s going to cost $846 to fix.   Umm..not gonna happen.  we have spent way more money than the van is worth in the last year, basically since we got it, and that’s just nuts.  we are hoping when our home sells to buy a new to us(used) van.   we cant do that yet due to the cost of buying a home and moving, so what do we do??  I think I might just stay home from Ohio instead of going this weekend and next for thanksgiving, that way we can buy a few weeks until our move to figure what to do about a van.  the kids fit tightly in our car, we’ve been using it to get around but Dean’s been the one getting caleb’s seatbelt buckled, not sure how i’ll be able to when he’s gone.  last week I just let him sit up front even though it’s not safe.   I just dont know what to do, I cant justify spending money to fix it, I couldnt the last few times we’ve had to fix it either but we needed a van.   I wish we could just buy a new one.    so didnt need more stress right now….

About Amy

Mom to boys who were born Aug. 2001, Nov. 2004, March 2006; and devoted wife to the love of my life since Nov. 1998. Chronic worrier but devoted Christian who is trying to put her fears and faith in the One who created it all and provides for all my needs despite the daily challenges and doubts that arise. Along the way I chose to share my journey with you. Thanks for coming along for the ride! The road won't always be bright and the journey may sometimes be hard, but it can be an amazing adventure if you keep your eyes and thoughts "on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable" (Philippians 4:8).
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3 Responses to

  1. mo says:
    11/15/2006 at 4:18 pm

    The reason it’s no longer safe to have older kids up front is because of airbags. If you get into an accident the force of the airbag can seriously injur a child. So, have Dean check out the car’s manual and find the fuse diagram. Then have him pull out the airbag fuse.

    Do that & it’s perfectly safe for Caleb to sit up front (despite what the media & others may try to tell you).

  2. Karen R says:
    11/15/2006 at 6:33 pm

    What is it this month, with all of thhe unexpected money issues we both kee having?? Ugh!! Prayers arre with you. Let me know if you need to borrow my car at all.

  3. Mandy says:
    11/15/2006 at 8:34 pm

    We have had nothing but problems with our vans as well lately! We just bought a house and it figures we had to shell out a ton of money for the van right when we needed it for other things. I feel your pain!!