I mentioned a long long long time ago that I was going to
tell you about the first two weeks of my summer. I was fresh out the classroom
and free from 5 A.M. alarms. No more band activities and Saturday work days. My
bills were paid. Money was saved and I was ready to hit the streets and even do
a road trip with my family. Well the devil was so busy. He got all in my truck
and broke it all the way down. Yep that’s right. Now if you don’t remember I
already knew I needed engine mounts (Google it) and was prepared to have the
work down right away so my truck would be safe to drive. I’m going to be honest
here and say I needed tires but thought I could hold off at least month since
the plan was to take a trip then do a road trip resulting in the truck not
going far immediately.
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The following Monday I contacted my mechanic to get the engine mounts
completed. I reminded me of the quote he’d given me earlier. #nopricechangeplease He did
stick as close to that price plus a little extra for a headlight issue I had as
well. #toldyalltheIncredibleHulkwasnothulkedup Yes, a complete breakdown. So I’m riding smoothly now. Tires on fleek.
Engine no longer shaking. For 3 years I’ve been dealing with a slight gas
smell. Had the truck checked for a leak and we assumed it was the gas cap. I
have a locked cap instead of the original because my door doesn’t latch. Well
lo and behold, a week after getting my truck back I go and fill up the tank at
Walmart. Run inside the store to grab a few things and return to a large wet
spot underneath my vehicle.
It was particularly hot as hades that day so I thought it
was the AC. Drove home which is around the corner. Checked underneath the truck
again and the liquid is still flowing. I get on my hands and knees to further investigate
and confirm I smell gas. What in the world? Gas? My tank isn’t on this side. Call
my mechanic who instructs me to get it to him ASAP. Turns switch and the car is
dead! Yep the battery died. Ya’ll this story can go on another few paragraphs.
Jesus Fixed it! All of it! The fuel system that went bad $900 and only the
dealer was able to repair it. A battery $150.
I spent almost $3000.
**Faints** ok I’m back. Plus my vehicle is paid off but I had to make a
decision to still have the epic travel summer or recoup some of the money I
spent and I did. Told ya’ll Jesus fixed it. He made me work for almost a month.
AND I NEVER WORK FOR ANYONE DURING THE SUMMER. I did get to visit my mom for
the weekend. The rest of the summer was spent in my city on the beach and at
free events. My son is away with his dad and family. Good thing to because I
was angry. Angry that I had come so far financially and planned and saved and
it was all eaten up by automobile repairs.
And then Jesus reminded me to look on the brighter side. You
didn’t think there was one? Well come back tomorrow for Part 2.
4 comments:
Girl your car issues sound like mine! I'm glad it's still on the road and you were able to take care of everything!
God did it! It was horrible let because I couldn't see the bigger picture. Part 2 is going live in about 30 minutes. Maybe less. Finishing up the edit now. Thanks for stopping by.
Won't he do It! Had you put the money aside and errythang lol. I guess it's the summer of epic car repairs and tire replacement. We go hit with a 3k plus tab for both vehicles- just weeks apart! On the bright side they are both already paid off.
Really?! And this makes me more grateful that it was only what it was. We can celebrate the fact that God's provision rests on us and His favor finds us where we are in both by peaceful and trying times. Yep no car payments Biggie style!
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