October 1, 2007 | Travels
Mom and Dad came and stayed with us for 3 days last week and it was wonderful having them in our house. Ben and Lily adjusted pretty quickly especially having just seen them in April. They did not, however, adjust enough to feel comfortable snuggling with their Paw-Paw while watching TV. They looked at him like he was made of boogers.
Mom and Dad also brought us a very nice gift; their old Dodge Dynasty (or is it a Chrysler… whatever). It’s was a very nice thing to do as just around 4 years ago Dad brought us the Honda Civic. Having two cars that are paid for has been a HUGE blessing for my family and allows us to function and live much easier than if we had just one.
As such, I would like to “pay it forward” so to speak and offer the Honda Civic to anyone in the family who thinks they could use it. I was thinking specifically about some of my nieces or nephews who might be coming of age where they could use a “1st” car (it was my first car when I was 16). I also very much like the idea of keeping the car in the family. And ofcourse, I would like to give it as it was given, for free.
Now, that said, seeing as I live in Missouri, some arrangements might need to be made for transportation. The Honda burns oil like flashpaper so I can’t drive it very far, but I can (probably) set up a means to get it out to whoever asks for it. However I won’t have the money to invest in gas or a tow dolly.
Besides that, the Honda works fine. I just put two new tires on it, a new alternator, starter, battery, the electrical has just been reworked, and as far as I know everything else works fine too (besides burning oil). The sparkplugs need to be cleaned occationally and I think the rear defroster may be going out, but hey! what car doesn’t have it’s challenges?
Well, maybe this isn’t such a deal afterall, but I thought I would offer because, as I said, it would be nice to keep it in the family.
If anybody is interested or has more questions, just e-mail me at lbpagan@sbcglobal.net.
First come first serve:)
If nobody is interested, I will probably give it to Julie’s sister’s husband who likes to work on cars and has expressed an interest in the Honda (it’s a vintage babe mobile… apparently).
Anyway, thanks to Mom and dad for everything, I loved having them at our home and wish I could live closer to them. Not Carmen and Jazon close, but closer 
Luis B.
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That was a great car… sorry one of the cat’s peed in it once. I don’t think it ever smelled the same. Allie will be 16 tomorrow but, I am holding off on her car since she hasn’t gotten her learner’s permit yet (can’t find her ss card). It is still in the family if you give it to your brother in law though… nepotistic Karma is the best:)… Bud
By Bud on Oct 1, 2007
I think my daughter Julia would love to have a car. She’s living in Mobile with her mother right now. I’m sure we could make arrangements to pick it up.
By bill on Oct 2, 2007
At Casey’s residence they bought her a toy car to take with her everywhere. Thats about all she can handle now. She is growing so much in the lord. She sent me a letter yesterday with only the scripture Acts 20:24 attached. underline this scripture. It basically says “I want to finish my mission in life with joy, and to always testify of “The Grace of God’. Pray for my beautiful child, she is special, as are all of the kids in our family.
By lainie on Oct 2, 2007
Bill, that sounds great. Let me know how you’d like to handle everything and I’ll work with you.
By ben on Oct 3, 2007