Skipping over my excuses for not blogging since July (GASP!!), I'm grateful to announce that we Dixons have added a van to our family! We had long prayed and looked for a second vehicle for our family and ministry and had decided on getting a Hyundai Starex. Our plan was to look for one seriously after our trip to the states in September. (By the way, we were in the states in September. . .) However, while there we received a mass email about one that was for sale. Long story short: we bought it not long after our return to Costa Rica. It's a 2001, 12 passenger, was owned by missionaries previously, and was a good price. It fits in our garage with the Galloper (barely) and even has AC. Yes, we are feeling spoiled. There were a few minor things that needed maintenance, but overall it was in good shape. (It did have a head gasket that went bad on the way back from a beach trip with our staff. . .but, all things considered, it could have been a lot worse, and that's another story.) We are so thankful for a second vehicle; it will make life less complicated with our kids' schedules/pick-ups/activities, and also help out with transportation when we host groups and other visitors. Plus, since car maintenance is a regular part of life here, we are hoping our cars will take turns at the mechanic and that we'll always have at least one running! ; )
A special thank you to those who donated specifically towards us buying a vehicle. We hope you'll come for a ride sometime!!
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