I can't remember the last time I have been the owner of a vehicle that is capable of passing a state inspection. You seem to get used to the idea that your vehicle could fall apart (in our case, literally) at any time. Not anymore! Jessica and I are the proud owners of a 2002 Honda Odyssey. It's metallic blue... in perfect condition... with brand new tires... and only 56,000 miles! It's in better condition than we could have imagined, for the exact amount that God had provided.
You may be curious as-to why I am making such a big deal about a used, 6 year old mini-van. Here's the short story... For the last two years, Jess and I have been praying that God would provide a reliable vehicle for deputation (which is a nice word used to describe the process in which prospective missionaries travel throughout the country, begging pastors and churches for financial support). Obviously our vehicles didn't qualify as "reliable", our new car saving wasn't going very far, and a car payment was out of the question. Considering we start deputation in 3 months... we began to freak out a little about the predicament we were in. 3 weeks ago someone (if your reading this, we SOOOOOOOOOOOO appreciate your gift) generously gave us $10,000 for the purchase of the so-called "reliable" vehicle and God provided exactly what we were looking for... for $10,001.
Thanks to all those who have been praying with us. Thanks again to person (persons) who gave!
SM
