Yesterday morning I got up early to deliver the last of the Avon I had to deliver, except what was already pre-scheduled for other days in the next week.
I had to drive 10 miles to deliver it.
During the past couple of weeks my brakes have made this sound like sandpaper on wood when I stop the car, or slow down. This has had me anxious, since I depend on my car to do my selling and deliveries a LOT.
Without my car I have no business. And, paying off all these people who keep calling me and bugging me would be impossible.
One bill collector called me before I left yesterday asking how I would like to pay the bill, check, credit or debit? I told him none of the above, as I currently was not getting a paycheck. I didn't have a regular job. He defiantly asked me, "Then how do you pay your bills, then?" I wanted to hang up on him right then. Instead, I said, "Credit cards and Avon. And, since my credit cards are maxed out nearly, I'm probably going to be homeless soon." THEN I hung up on him because of his rudeness.
I came home after the delivery and got online to beg for help. I had no money to spare for brake pads, but I'd have even less if I didn't get them fixed. So, I was looking for the best price possible.
A friend of mine I've known for years said he would come by and help me out.
So, today, he showed up and drove my car for about 5 minutes to assess the damage. Then he took a look under the car.
"Your rear brake pads are bare. Definitely in need of change. I think your front ones are okay, but I will need to check it out in my shop to make sure. I'll get your parts and you can meet me tomorrow at my shop."
Sounds like a plan. I'm not looking forward to spending the money I don't have, but I am excited about being able to drive my car so I can go back to work again!
In the meantime, I've been working on finishing the labels on all my books. I have 260 books to distribute (80 for this campaign alone, so I NEED to get to work!)
I have them all done now, and today is my day of rest and relaxation and prayer.
And, I have a LOT to pray for today, not to mention thanking God for great friends who are there when I need them!
I had to drive 10 miles to deliver it.
During the past couple of weeks my brakes have made this sound like sandpaper on wood when I stop the car, or slow down. This has had me anxious, since I depend on my car to do my selling and deliveries a LOT.
Without my car I have no business. And, paying off all these people who keep calling me and bugging me would be impossible.
One bill collector called me before I left yesterday asking how I would like to pay the bill, check, credit or debit? I told him none of the above, as I currently was not getting a paycheck. I didn't have a regular job. He defiantly asked me, "Then how do you pay your bills, then?" I wanted to hang up on him right then. Instead, I said, "Credit cards and Avon. And, since my credit cards are maxed out nearly, I'm probably going to be homeless soon." THEN I hung up on him because of his rudeness.
I came home after the delivery and got online to beg for help. I had no money to spare for brake pads, but I'd have even less if I didn't get them fixed. So, I was looking for the best price possible.
A friend of mine I've known for years said he would come by and help me out.
So, today, he showed up and drove my car for about 5 minutes to assess the damage. Then he took a look under the car.
"Your rear brake pads are bare. Definitely in need of change. I think your front ones are okay, but I will need to check it out in my shop to make sure. I'll get your parts and you can meet me tomorrow at my shop."
Sounds like a plan. I'm not looking forward to spending the money I don't have, but I am excited about being able to drive my car so I can go back to work again!
In the meantime, I've been working on finishing the labels on all my books. I have 260 books to distribute (80 for this campaign alone, so I NEED to get to work!)
I have them all done now, and today is my day of rest and relaxation and prayer.
And, I have a LOT to pray for today, not to mention thanking God for great friends who are there when I need them!
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