Mini Van Update

The kids and I are currently visiting friends in Indiana. And I just finally figured out how to login as myself under by blog...

This post is for Erin, who's been waiting anxiously on the edge of her seat...

No exciting news to tell, actually. We're still looking. Part of what's taken us so long is that Wade had a coworker who had a relative who--it sounded like--had a van to get rid of & barely wanted anything for it. We waited for weeks as she wanted it tuned up/checked by a mechanic, and she wanted to make sure she wasn't asking too much for it. As it turns out, she wants more than Blue Book value, even. (BTW...did you know dealers often sell vehicles for well LESS than Blue Book value, while For Sale By Owners often ask for the Blue Book $ and think they're offering a good deal?) That's what we're finding anyway.

We've got a certain dollar limit and mileage target, and are willing to go back to 1997's if need be. We've seen several mini vans that have matched what we're looking for, but they've been snatched up quickly, or by some fluke we didn't see them when they were first listed. That's happened several times. But we're still trusting God to provide, and to give us wisdom. Keep praying!