Unfortunately for me, one of my medications prevent me from being emotional. Right now, I wish I could cry.
In the past month I have spent a small fortune on my vehicles. At the mechanic shop and Les Schwab, the tire store, Close to $10,000 in all. They should have been in mint condition.
Les Schwab broke one of the convertible top latches for the car and another part which led to more parts. The bill almost doubled by the time it was done. The car still seems to shimmy and doesn't ride as smooth as I'd like.
The Jeep was doing great until yesterday. 80 degrees out and I'm heading home and it overheats. Come to find out it blew out the radiator drain plug. We are hoping the cause is just a stuck thermostat. I had to have a 35 mile tow home. Thankfully I had renewed my AAA, so the tow service was covered. But still!
The whole thing leaves me feeling a bit defeated. I am grateful I was able to get to a parking lot to wait safely. And for the most part when my vehicles break down, they do it at home or in a convenient place. I just didn't anticipate a break down so soon after so many repairs.
I managed to get a new drain plug and it seems to be holding coolant. My son is coming over next weekend to replace the thermostat. Hopefully that will fix it. I'm nervous about the drain plug because it doesn't seem to have much to hold it in place and I can't help but wonder if something broke off and it's hanging by a thread, so to speak.
The animals all went in for vet appointments and that was another $2500, as well as 2 of them are on regular medication for the rest of their lives. $50 for one prescription and $200 for another. New monthly expenses. Chanelle dental work estimate is another $2100, however it is waiting for her to heal up and be back to normal from the surgery she just had.
My job contracts have gone down from 700 to 350. Instead of twice monthly they are only once a month now. So, I'm seeking new clients to fill the spots. Seeing as how now I have to rebuild my savings and emergency funds. It's been an overwhelming month! So much happening, so many appointments and so many setbacks. The one big plus is I'm out of debt. My bills are paid! My financial burdens are in front of me not behind me anymore. No more phone calls from collections and other expenses.
We are only 4 days into May, I'm hoping it turns out to be a better month! It has been nice to drive with the top down and to see all my flowers blooming and making things brighter. It's 10 at night and still 82 in the house. It looks like spring has sprung and summer is on the way.
I hope everyone will Enjoy the sun while it's shining.
Blessed by God
Life is an adventure @ the Bright side of the Barn
Thanks for Stopping by
Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.
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