Pennies From Heaven

I really am about to burst with the news of yesterday's events, but it took me a while to work out all my thoughts. God blessed us yesterday (well, everyday, but I'm going to tell you about the big news.) First, Justice Seeker had NO cavities! And then my mom got a new(er) van. Ok, my mom getting a new van when I'm without a vehicle doesn't sound like a blessing for me, BUT they gave me their old van for Christmas!!!
Now, to explain about all the vehicle troubles. It actually started over a year and a half ago--April 18 to be exact. I was rear-ended while sitting at a stop light, and it totaled my van. (That word "totaled" looks really weird to me. huh) I borrowed money to buy another one which I HATE to do, same year but different make/model/options (not as many as the other one, but it ran and I could kinda afford it.) The insurance company FINALLY paid a year and a half later after I fought with them over the condition of the van. They said the engine was in bad shape, and I said that it wasn't because my husband is a mechanic and worked on it himself. They said they wanted receipts, I told them to come look at my garage and 40 ft storage container with all my husband's automotive parts in it. I also told them that he's trained by the Air Force and since they're the best, (sorry Kingdom Mama!) he definately knows what he's doing and is certified.....and on and on. I finally settled for MUCH less than what should have been paid but enough to pay the loan.
ANYWAY.... In January, the (newer, but definately NOT new) van broke down (and for the life of my I can't remember what was wrong with it,) and it needed new tires. Then in June, the heads cracked (no, I don't know what that is, I'm just telling you what I was told.) And then a few weeks back the check engine light came on, and it sounded like something was going to fall out from under the car. I don't really know if that's possible, but I sure didn't want to find out. (And Dimples, if you're reading this, you do NOT have to call to explain all of the fine points of this to me. I won't remember anyway--not by choice, but seriously, it's like a foreign language to me.)
Back to the vehicles..... There is also in my possession a horribly, huge, ugly, and dirty a rather large double-cab dually. You know the old adage about the cobbler's son? Well, the same principle applies to mechanic's vehicles. As long as it runs well.....except the dually doesn't exactly do that either. We got some tires changed out on the big thing (thanks to Fearless Leader) and the batteries charged up so it would start (thaks to Fearless Leader) but it wouldn't hold a charge (by no fault of Fearless Leader.) So we (ok actually it was Fearless Leader, I just helped pull up some belt thingy for him) changed the altenator then got the battery changed. (Did you know some big enormous trucks have two (!!!!) batteries???) But PTL the one that needed changing was the one still under warranty! I was driving around the huge monstrosity until it started dying when I would slow down, and thus left me vehicleless which brings my story full circle.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU God for wonderful parents who helped fill a need! And as soon as I figure out how to publish pics in the blog, I'll show you my beautiful new van. Maybe I should have titled this "Vehicles From Heaven."
And BTW, if you're curious, Fearless Leader is 14. :o)