Finally - a car that fits our "motto"...
Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 10:42AM ...always room for one more!
One of the things we do the most in Haiti is sit in the car. Port Au Prince is traffic ridden, and we are constantly visiting one of our 12 church partners spread from one end of the city to another.
With the interns here over the summer, it became clear that our sweet little CRV was not going to do it. We were regularly carrying 1-2 people in the back cargo area, and often leaving someone at home, due to space in the car. We began praying that God would provide the perfect vehicle and a way to pay the difference between our current car and the new one. In HIS everlasting faithfulness, He did!
We found out about a 9 passenger (we have figured it to hold 11 if there are kids in the back seats!) Nissan Safari that was for sale by a family that had moved back to the US. One of the major concerns about a larger car in Haiti is the mileage & increased cost of gas. This wonderful "beast" gets the same mpg as our compact SUV - 25-26 mpg AND it is diesel, which is actually cheaper here!
The family agreed to let us put a down payment and to pay the rest off whenever we sell our current car. (only in Haiti!!) Ted was able to pick it up yesterday and says that it is the PERFECT answer to our prayers!
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You all have been on my heart and mind strongly lately. I am reading a book about a young lady just out of high school who was obedient to God's call on her life, going to Uganda and caring for the people there. She does not feel she's done anything spectacular, only followed what the Lord has called her to do. It has made me think of how grateful I am for people I know who have been good examples of this in my life. Thank you, Barlow Family, for quietly and graciously serving the people of Haiti. The Lord is using you there and in the hearts of people here. Blessings!