It may sound funny but I would like to tell the story behind mine.
It was my 18th birthday and my parents woke me up to give me my birthday present. I knew it had to be a car. That's all I had asked for (specifically a red mustang). We walked outside and there was nothing out of the ordinary in my drive way. We kept walking down the street and there in my neighbors driveway was a red ford. As I approached it I realized it was not a mustang but a Taurus. I wouldn't admit it but I was upset but thankful.
Boring story cut short:
That car lasted way longer than it should have. I took late night trips to the beach, I took photo adventures with friends. I drove to places I shouldn't have been. I did things in the car that I regret and yet the car still ran. I never once had to change a tire, had to call my dad because it broke down, I never ran out of gas.
Would I have been so lucky with a mustang?
I complained frequently to my dad about my car. He would always tell me the same thing " you are blessed without a payment. Run that car into the ground."
Every few months he would give me a deadline. "Just wait 3 more years." The. It turned into "well save some money and ill help you." Then about 8 months ago he told me by 2014 maybe he would help me sell it.
About 2 months ago I told him I needed a more age appropriate car. One that would be more suitable to my needs now. I couldn't see myself driving kids in that car. He told me to wait till January and we would figure it out.
Last Monday I was driving home from work and a lady pulled out in front of me. I was in shock. I didn't want to spend money on my car. After many phone calls to her insurance they agreed they were at fault. I secretly wished my car would be a total loss. I received a call yesterday and sure enough my car was a total loss.
I signed papers and gave my title over and received a check. The check was more than I would have gotten if I had waited to sell it. Not only was I blessed with the money but I walked away not hurt.
My ever so Kind father is selling me my moms car and I also have money for a vacation!!
Have I told you how much The Lord has blessed me?
