R.I.P. Rupert

We are still working through all the insurance issues with our car, "Rupert". However we did get a phone call the other day saying that Rupert was totaled, Therefore Vern and I made the drive over to see Rupert one last time. We wanted to get our license plates off Rupert and check to make sure we had gotten everything of value out of him. Since I had never been in an accident I have never had to do anything like this before. It felt VERY weird to see Rupert again. He was at a auto garage about 1/2 hour away. When I first saw him it just felt so wrong to see him locked behind a chain link fence and yet some how it felt good knowing he was well protected. When I went inside to get things that were in the car it was very weird sitting inside looking at the now deflated airbags. There was still such a strong smell from whatever is inside the airbags. After we got everything we came there to get I just stood there looking Rupert. He had been such a wonderful provision from the Lord. One of my sister who knew our car had just died gave him to us. He had been such a faithful car for us for over 4 1/2 years. We certainly were not ready to part with him but we know God had other plans. We know that things could have been FAR, FAR worse then what they were but nevertheless Ruth and I have been through a bit of a trauma. There were so many emotions going through me that I did shed some tears as I stood there trying to bring some closure to the whole accident. I had wished that Ruth had gone with us but she had another appointment. We might try to bring her up there yet but we don't know how long the car will be there yet before they move him somewhere else. We are still waiting on our insurance to see what kind of money we will get for Rupert. We have spent a lot of time on the Internet and on the phone trying to find a car that will work for us and fit into our budget. Hopefully some thing will come up in the near future as we continue to be a bit of juggling at times to get everyone where they need to go.

Car Accident Update

Many people have been asking how things are going with the whole car accident incident so I thought I would give an update. (The pictures are from the local newspaper.) We are glad that there was some thing in the paper as we would really like to find the person that hit us. We have a $500 deductible on any insurance claims and if the person was found who hit us then his insurance would then pay that. We are still no where in finding another car or getting any kind of funds for our car. Although everything was filed for our accident there was a mistake made at our insurance office and so our paper work never went to the adjuster. Therefore we are still waiting for the adjuster to go out and look at the car. We know that we are never going to replace our car with the funds we will get from the insurance company. We would appreciate your prayers that we can find a reliable car that we can afford without too much hassle. It seems like we are always doing a lot of shuffling to get everyone where they need to go with being down a vehicle. Physically Ruth and I are doing pretty good. We have both gone to chiropractor to get our necks and backs worked on. The bruises on my leg are healing but the leg is still very sore. The doctor did tell me that bruises on that bone take about three weeks to heal. Ruth is experiencing some anxiety due to flash backs from the accident so we are working through healing in that as well. Thanks so much for your prayers for us as we have gone through this ordeal. They have been greatly appreciated.