Thanks Dad!
My dad called me Monday night and offered to loan me the money to get my car fixed (that isn’t my car to the left but it is the same exact kind – same year, etc and even the same color). I have a hard time accepting help so I couldn’t say yes right away. Not to mention the fact that I wasn’t keen on the idea of borrowing money! My plan was to just wait until I had the money saved up ($400.00) to get it fixed but at the rate my finances are going that would of taken several months to get to that point, as sad as that is.
It took me until sometime Tuesday afternoon before I was able to admit that I needed to take my dad up on his offer. The fact that I’m going to owe him more money (coincidentally this car he’s loaning money to me to get fixed he also loaned me $300 last year when I was $300 short of the $1200 the guy was selling it for) is driving me insane and just adds to my financial stresses/worries. But he also told me that if it takes a couple years to pay it off that’s ok too…LOL.
So my car is getting fixed tomorrow. It’s funny because once I made the decision to allow my dad to help I was annoyed the garage couldn’t get me in right then and there! lol But 2 more days with out a car wasn’t really all that big of a deal. I should have it back by noon tomorrow (I’m hoping) then I’ll have wheels to drive to my appointment tomorrow afternoon.
Yeah! Thanks dad.
1Mary
wrote on 18 June 2008 at 21:31
Where are you getting it fixed at? Triple M did a good job on my van that had the same problem.
I’m glad you’re getting it fixed. It will be a relief for you. We need another car for the kids, so I’m sorta looking for a $1000 car for them. If you hear of any, economical of course, let me know!
Love ya!
2Tammy
wrote on 19 June 2008 at 1:36
Congrats on getting the car fixed! You really need to have a car. Good luck at your appointment tomorrow! (well its today now I guess!)
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3Arika
wrote on 20 June 2008 at 13:45
Oh Tishia I’m so glad you’re getting your car fixed.
We are so strapped on cash right now it’s ridiculous. Facing losing our car because of the fact that I was out of work for over a month due to a house we couldn’t stay in and the baby being in the hospital. I’m so glad that the house is livable again and the baby is healthy, but now it’s time to worry about bills and possibly losing our vehicle. If it isn’t one thing it’s another isn’t it?
I just keep praying to God that we’ll find a way to make things work out.
Hugs to you for everything you’ve been going through lately too…haven’t been around so I’m just now finding out about your neighbor and all that. Know you’re a stronger woman than you realize and with God’s grace and good friends and family you’ll make it through anything!
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4casual friday everyday
wrote on 20 June 2008 at 20:27
awwww, good daddy! we all need to accept help from time to time!
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5Stefani
wrote on 25 June 2008 at 14:44
Don’t feel bad about having to borrow. He is your dad and that is what dads are for if you need them and they are able to help. He probably feels good that he is able to help you out.
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