The Bug...

It's a good thing I'm not one of those girls who gets her hair done, nails done, has super cute clothes or designer purses. It's a good thing I like to shop at thrift stores and yard sales and use a kabillion coupons to save money too.
I'm SUPER low maintaince and I'm REALLY good at letting myself go too- here is what I've come to realize: I LIVE in my black pants because I don't have a pair of jeans that fit anymore, my sports bras are no longer white- they are some hidious color I am ashamed to even look at anymore, my slippers are torn and are losing the stuffing as I type, my only white tee shirt has a stain and so I took white out to cover it up, my black shoes have a hole in the toe & are ripping at the seam, and I'm still wearing clothes that are at least 10 years old.
I guess my point is: it's a good thing I'm this way because I make up for it with my VW repair bills!!! My poor bug had to go to the shop- it was getting almost impossible to reverse & shift and I was stalling everywhere. Trav was getting stranded on his way to work (so he's been taking the van for a month)and we knew it had to be done. I was praying for a tiny little bill around $ 100 or so- but no luck here folks- how about $ 1250.00!
I almost felt ill. I wanted to swear (but I didn't)and I almost cried. I am grateful for our tax money, but really? We had other bills to pay with that! UGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As I was reporting my VT today, and talking to a sweet lady from church, we started talking about Japan and all the horrible events over there. I was quickly humbled and reminded that although my trials are not always fun or cheap, I am indeed one of the luckiest girls I know. So, I will try to be a little more grateful that we have 2 cars (one being my dream car!)and that is is being fixed so my life can continue to be pretty darn comfortable. I'll take my car problems any day. Thank you Lord for the expensive humbling moment...