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So, when do we get a break?

Because this "life" thing is getting awfully out of hand. I'm starting to wonder when things start going our direction.

My truck is D-E-A-D. Oh, they can get it running again for about $400.00. But apparently the shop that had been servicing it neglected to inform me out the shot rear suspension, damaged front sway bar, completely shot front tires, hole in the radiator hose, and multiple oil leaks, among other things. The shop manager actually laughed at me when I asked him for a rough estimate of the repairs. He just said, "I honestly didn't bother. I didn't think you'd even ask. If I have to guess, we're talking $2000 to $3000, before we even start talking labor."

And we're just talking about enough repairs to make the vehicle run again, and to make it "safe" on the road.

$2000 is more than the freakin' thing is worth. It's done for.

So, now we have to find a used vehicle, get it in our price range (which is small, since we weren't exactly PREPARING to buy a car), and just generally get our already crazy life back into control.

I just look at my life right now, and I feel like it's been in complete turmoil since the end of April. Nothing has gone according to plan, and life just keeps getting MORE complicated. Ugh. When does it start getting simply manageable again?

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Anonymous said…
I hate to say that I know how you feel, but I know how you feel. Sometimes it feels like you have an anti-Midas Touch. All I can say is Look Up! Your comfort is there. Without Him, I don't know where I'd be. Put you cares in his hands and trust. He won't let you down!
1:19 PM
Anonymous said…
It will get manageable again!!! It will, it will! Just remember (and I am sure you are tired of hearing this), but God does not give us more than we can handle. We are always praying for you guys and thinking about you! We love you!

Tracey
XOXO
1:20 PM
Anonymous said…
Well...........I think he does give us more than we can handle sometimes, but he is there to get us through it. We can't do it on our own
3:36 PM
Stephanie823 said…
Nikki and Josh, I'm so sorry you have to deal with this right now. What a mess! I did want to mention to you the wonderful experiences I have had at Carmax with our two vehicles. Do you have a Carmax near you? First, I shopped online at my leisure and printed off possible cars that were in my range...then went in and test drove. There was NO pressure and NO haggling. There was not one headache involved in the whole process - including the financial part. Just a suggestion for you. I pray for life to get easier and more managable for you guys SOON.

Love, Stephanie (dwlz)
4:45 PM
Anonymous said…
Ugh! Always hate when stuff like this happens. My husband and I are still paying down the $2,600 transmission job from this Spring. But don't worry, it'll get better. Just give it time.

Take care and God bless!

Courtney
8:18 AM
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