a sad farewell

I said good-bye to my car on Monday night. We've been together for 2 1/2 years--good years, fun years...

A couple months ago, Jason & I decided that Dave Ramsey was right--life would be much more fun had we less debt. :) So, in taking steps to eliminate debt, selling the Escape would be beneficial. We posted it on craigs list (my new favorite website, by the way) and stayed firm on our asking price. People have shown interest, but it wasn't until last week that someone decided he would pay what we were asking. After completing paperwork, etc. he drove off with my fun 2002 red Ford Escape.

*sigh*

You know, at first I was really sad about it, but I've realized something in the past week: it is more fun to know you don't have a car payment. (could Dave Ramsey be right??) And, there is kind of something freeing in only having one car! With gas prices being what they are and me being conveniently out of school for the summer, we've decided to take our time looking for a "beater" car. Jason will ride his bike to work, we have generous parents and friends who have offered use of vehicles if needed, and overall right now, we're kind of enjoying it!

With things on the horizon such as wisdom teeth removal, home repair projects, vet bills, and the like--God has blessed us right now with the sale of this vehicle. So, I may not have my dream car anymore, I know there are bigger dreams that God is preparing us for!