So, apparently our month of January thought it needed bookends.  We started the month with a big bang- my car being totaled.  Now we have ended the month with a big bang- Dan hitting a steel bumper while driving down the Interstate and damaging his car. 

It’s so unbelievable to me that I guess it’s believable!  Dan was driving down a busy Interstate earlier this week and the car in front of him swerved into the next lane giving him no time to react and nowhere to go.  He hit what he said looked like the bumper to a fire truck head on.  He slammed his breaks and thankfully no cars were behind him or it could have really been a nasty wreck.

The bumper jammed under the car and somehow dislodged itself and left the car drivable.  He drove home with no problems and really no visible scars to the car.    We were really blessed once again that no one was hurt.

We took the car in to have it checked out and there was quite a bit of damage underneath the vehicle that needs to be repaired.  It’s almost not worth the amount it will cost to fix it, but we just bought a new car!  Thank God for good insurance and deductibles.

I hope the crazy accidents of 2010 are over and done with in January!  I don’t think I can take much more excitement in that area.

I’m ready to close the book on January and look forward to February!

This is a complete swipe from Dan’s blog.  We finally have a new car (new to us anyway!) and I liked his post about it.

God Is Not a Used Car Buyer

January 20, 2010 / Dan

I recently posted why I think God is not an underhanded used car salesperson (UCS). Today, I will turn the tables and reflect about how God is not like a used car buyer.

Since Cindy was rear-ended, we have been in the market for a car. On Monday, we found one and bought it. It is a 2006, with  a moderate amount of miles, but it is a gorgeous SUV:
 

We searched near and far for this car. We were very picky. It had to be a good looking car. It couldn’t have too many miles on it. It couldn’t have any dents or mechanical problems. It couldn’t cost too much.

I am thankful that God does not seek us like we sought our new car. If God worked like that, then God surely would have nothing to do with me. I am not the shiniest, best running car on the lot. If I ran a mile right now, I would be panting for air. I have made plenty of mistakes that have caused dents and scuffs  along the way. These things reduce the value of a car to me, but they do not reduce my value to God. God loves us no matter our condition; scratches, dents, and all. Even though I know that I am not worthy, God paid a great cost for me and for us all. I am thankful that God does not operate like a used car buyer.