A NEW CAR!

Today has been an interesting day. I started at Grace Community Church and then attended the People's Church with my family. After lunch in downtown Franklin, we drove north of Nashville to look for a new car. We drove through one lot and the vultures were swarming, so we quickly made our escape. We drove onto the second lot and this time parked the van to get out. Nikki met us and got right to the point. The most car for the least amount of money was right behind us. So, two hours later we drove that car home.

It is amazing how quickly a drive can turn into a major investment. But with gas priced as it is, and knowing that this particular car gets between 35 and 38 mpg, it was hard to resist. And, because of the kind of car it is, it should last us at least 10 years. My daughter will be the primary driver, so safety is a major concern. When I opened the hood and saw how little room existed between her and the back end of another car, I was a little concerned. She will have to learn how not to tailgate, and I'll have to learn how to trust her driving skills.

In a few days I should receive the title for my van in the mail. When I do, I will be donating it to one of my favorite ministries. The van was originally bought to be used in that ministry, and now that we are no longer there it's just appropriate that the van stay there and complete the task for which it was bought. It does my heart good to know that my daughter will be driving a reliable car, and that my van will be used to assist the work of the ministry. And just like us, even a vehicle can serve its purpose and then move on down the road.