The last few days have been just terrible!
It all started on Tuesday night when I was at work. Jonathan called me telling me that the Buick had broke down on him and Gwen when they were out cruising around. Why they were out cruising around with the price of gas what it is these days is another matter entirely. Luckily for us, his brother and sister-in-law Sam and Diane (thanks a million, you guys are the bestest!) helped to push the car home with their car. We had it towed to the mechanic's the next morning and today they call with the estimate: $2700. The car is worth less than $1500 which is what we payed for it in September. So our only real option is to scrap it or donate it because it's not worth fixing at this point.
We NEED two cars. What with both of us working, Jonathan's school everyday, and having to cart Gwen to the sitter's when we work colliding shifts. We can't afford two nice cars. Right now we can't afford even another crappy car. We spent a huge chunk of our savings on that car. I don't know what we're going to do.
Another big realization is that we can't afford to pay as we go for Jonathan's school anymore. We just can't afford to pay over $2000 every 4 months. I don't want him to slow down at school because I really want him to get done so I can work during the day. Tonight I'm researching student loans and financial aid. It's been a huge blessing that I've done 6 years of school without any debt. I just don't see how to keep that up right now. At least we've been taught that debt incurred for school is "good debt". It's not like we'd be getting loans so that we can get a boat or *sigh* a better car or two. It's so that Jonathan can be a better husband and dad and provide for his family by getting a better job so his wife can stay home more with the kids.
It's all so overwhelming right now. I know that I need to have faith about this and that things will work out. These are righteous desires and Heavenly Father will bless us. It's just hard, you know?
2 comments:
I have 2 suggestions. First, get a second opinion on your car, unless you really know and trust the guys at that shop. I recommend a place called Met Auto at about 4800 S. and Main.
If that doesn't work out, we actually just got a "new" car this last week and will be looking to get rid of my old one. It's not much, but it runs. Give me a call if you're interested.
Another one I used to use (and have used for years) was Certified Automotive on 3361 S West Temple at (801) 484-9130. They look at the problem and let you know about anything before they do the work. Also they tell you what is most important thing(s) that need to be fixed and then let you decide what you can work on bit by bit. It helped James out a lot. Best wishes.
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