"Must be the transmission," was the conclusion. Oh, no! That would be expensive! Prices were investigated, all of which were thousands of dollars. We let the van sit for weeks, relying on driving our trusty Nissan, even though it had been hit by a hit and run driver a couple of years ago. It wasn't pretty, but it got us where we wanted to go.
(A couple of days ago, we were loading groceries into said car, when a passerby in Walmart's lot stopped and remarked cheerfully, "It don't look like much, but it gets the job done!" ) I had to agree.
Earlier, one of our church friends had taken it upon himself to search for us a good deal on a tranny. We appreciated it, but all was still out of our reach. However, his helpful suggestion prompted my husband to explore a little further rather than abandoning ship, so to speak. He called a mechanic friend who agreed to look at our Honda.
(A couple of days ago, we were loading groceries into said car, when a passerby in Walmart's lot stopped and remarked cheerfully, "It don't look like much, but it gets the job done!" ) I had to agree.
Earlier, one of our church friends had taken it upon himself to search for us a good deal on a tranny. We appreciated it, but all was still out of our reach. However, his helpful suggestion prompted my husband to explore a little further rather than abandoning ship, so to speak. He called a mechanic friend who agreed to look at our Honda.
After his inspection, the knowledgeable man announced it was not the transmission, but something less costly! Howard called our road service, had the van towed in, and yesterday it was repaired! Running as good as ever at a fraction of the price!
How often we expect the negative in any situation! We might hear of illness or accident and worry unnecessarily, instead of believing for the best outcome. Or we say of someone's blessing, "Oh, that could never happen to me."
But the Bible says, "For I know the thoughts I have of you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11.
Or the scripture in Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
I especially appreciate Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean
not unto thine own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path."
Using the van today and enjoying the cool air-conditioning, I could only thank the Lord for everything turning out for the best, and learning not to expect the worst!
How often we expect the negative in any situation! We might hear of illness or accident and worry unnecessarily, instead of believing for the best outcome. Or we say of someone's blessing, "Oh, that could never happen to me."
But the Bible says, "For I know the thoughts I have of you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11.
Or the scripture in Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
I especially appreciate Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean
not unto thine own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path."
Using the van today and enjoying the cool air-conditioning, I could only thank the Lord for everything turning out for the best, and learning not to expect the worst!
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