Ok, so I am looking for a car now and...well, I have not found one that I can afford yet. I currently own an atuomatic 97 Ford Escort! It's a fun car to drive! No, really! It's like a new ride every time I get in it! It has several interesting perks!
For instance:
-It will refuse to go above 30 MPH for the first 15 minutes you drive it...no matter how long to let it warm up.
-Every bump I gently ascend and descend is an adventure! I hardly know what to expect! I find myself constantly saying "Whoa! That was a new sound!"
-One of the tires spontaneously deflated on a major highway and I found that the Car Jack, that for the longest time I had thought was in the trunk, was not in the trunk. Nor anywhere else for that matter.
-Interior lights are an afterthought and work GREAT! When they work.
-If you even think about passing someone going 20 under the speed limit (farm tractors make great examples) my car hyperventilates and switches into that mysterious gear I have since labeled, Neutrith gear. It’s a mix between Neutral and Fifth.
Anyway, it's quite a ride!
Yes, it might seem that I am really calm about the hole thing but to be honest...How can I put this...I am a praying man. I pray often. Basically every time I get into my car I say a prayer of thankfulness and praise that my current car starts when I want it to...and even moves! I remind myself that this is the car that God has given me, and I tell Him how truly grateful I am to have the privilege to own my own car. I pray for safety for my travels. Also, I am constantly confessing my many sins and asking for forgiveness. The reason for this is that even though I may not know when God will call me home… I do know which flaming chariot He’s gonna use!
Well, I think that is about it for now. I would greatly appreciate all your prayers for my continued humility and patience through this time.
Cheers!
5 comments:
That has got to be one of the most amusing car tales I've ever heard. I know you're looking for a new car but maybe you'd like for me to pray for another unreliable car to keep you spiritually healthy? haha, j/k. However, it does sound like you are very focused on driving when on the road, though, so you're probably a very safe driver, which is a plus. :)
Hey Gav,
i loved the car story it had me laughing. well i miss you very much cant wait to see you again...
Yours truly
~kate
Loved your story. Joe was with me when I read it and we laughed through the whole thing. You and Tyler have quite a talent for taking what would otherwise be a boring story and making it sound like an adventure. Keep up the good work. It’s awesome! Happy car hunting, know the feeling of going out wondering if your car will make it back. But God will provide, keep up your good attitude!
I heard today that the Lord might be providing for you very soon with a Subaru hatchback of your very own. Hope it works out bro. Hey, then we'll then be able to race our Subaru cars with each other!
hmmm Did you know that the Outback is a V6? hehe Just kidding! Wonder who will win that race?
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