Guest guest Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Lois, I'll say a prayer that the repairs are faster than they say. I know it's fustrating when our cars get an attitude and go out on us. My car was totaled in a hail damage 2 months ago. I had to hand the car over to the insurance company for the payoff and it still wasn't the total amount we owed. Fortunately we had the Gap insurance that pays the difference. So we were in a bind and needed a car for me. I lucked out and got a 2008 sebring with a lower payment than the other one. But I'm rambling, lol. I'm sure when the van comes back it will be better than ever. Hang in there. I know it stinks without a car. In a message dated 9/8/2009 7:23:31 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, pkuenstler@... writes: Thank God for the coworker and neighbor! I had that problem with my Windstar minivan before I gave it to my SIL. Prayers to get through the week. Love and blessings, Pat K Van We took my van over to BIL's house tonight to get worked on........He will have it for 4 days. I am having a co-worker pick J and I up in the morning and she is taking J to his day program and then us to work. My neighbor is going to pick me up and then go get J. I hope I can make it this week without the van. It has to be fixed tho. I have been driving it in 2nd gear for the last 2 weeks........and no backing up either. ZEESH! Lois Lois Noland 240-420-6120Always in search for the "cure" Lois Noland240-420-3692I don't give inI don't give upAnd I don't take no for an answerAlways looking for the "Cure" I don't give inI don't give upAnd I don't take NO for an answer. If God Brings you to it,He will Bring you though it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Thank God for the coworker and neighbor! I had that problem with my Windstar minivan before I gave it to my SIL. Prayers to get through the week. Love and blessings, Pat K Van We took my van over to BIL's house tonight to get worked on........He will have it for 4 days. I am having a co-worker pick J and I up in the morning and she is taking J to his day program and then us to work. My neighbor is going to pick me up and then go get J. I hope I can make it this week without the van. It has to be fixed tho. I have been driving it in 2nd gear for the last 2 weeks........and no backing up either. ZEESH! Lois Lois Noland 240-420-6120 Always in search for the "cure" Lois Noland 240-420-3692 I don't give in I don't give up And I don't take no for an answer Always looking for the "Cure" I don't give in I don't give up And I don't take NO for an answer. If God Brings you to it, He will Bring you though it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Pat, That is what I have! A windstar! haha! Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks ! They took the transmission out of it today. He will be working on ti all day tomorow. J did pretty good with having the coworker take us to his day program. He said "the car is being fixed". Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Well, I loved my Windstar, but when it started having transmission problems at 100 thousand miles I gave it to my son-in-law and I bought a Town and Country; it has over 150 thousand miles on it and has never had a transmission problem, and my granddaughter is driving it. I just bought a Dodge Grand Caravan, and I love it. I hope it turns out to be as good as the Town and Country. I put a lot of miles on a car. I have only had it for four months and I have already put 12,000 miles on it. Pat K Re: Van Pat, That is what I have! A windstar! haha! Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 WOW!!!!!! You must do a lot of driving! They ordered the parts and hopefully it will be done by friday.I wish I could afford a new van. DH's brother knows how to work on them soooo I hope he can get if fixed.I think J is missing the van. He keeps saying "Bobby fix the van?" I keep telling him is should be done in a few days......I hope! Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Karac loves my van too; I feel so secure in the van because Karac sitsin the far back and has every thing that makes him comfortable. i hope your van is fixed quickly. I thank God daily for my van. Love and blessings Pat K Re: Van WOW!!!!!! You must do a lot of driving! They ordered the parts and hopefully it will be done by friday.I wish I could afford a new van. DH's brother knows how to work on them soooo I hope he can get if fixed.I think J is missing the van. He keeps saying "Bobby fix the van?" I keep telling him is should be done in a few days......I hope! Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 JJ sits in the far back seat too!!!!! BUT he sits back there because he likes "Gear shifts"! I had to make him sit in the far back so he couldn't get to the gear shift to fast.He is fine with it and likes it back there now. Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Our kids aren't the only ones that don't like change in their lives. LolSent from my iPhoneGwen HebertOn Sep 9, 2009, at 7:15 PM, " lois noland" <jlois@...> wrote: WOW!!!!!! You must do a lot of driving! They ordered the parts and hopefully it will be done by friday.I wish I could afford a new van. DH's brother knows how to work on them soooo I hope he can get if fixed.I think J is missing the van. He keeps saying "Bobby fix the van?" I keep telling him is should be done in a few days......I hope! Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Gwen, Yes!!!!!!!! It is driving me nuts not having my car. And depending on my coworker and neighbor to help me. Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 DIL thinks it isn't cool to drive a van; She drives a Passat and Karac sits up front with her and takes charge of the radio. He switches stations like a typical teenager. It would drive me crazy. LOL, LOL, Pat K Re: Van JJ sits in the far back seat too!!!!! BUT he sits back there because he likes "Gear shifts"! I had to make him sit in the far back so he couldn't get to the gear shift to fast.He is fine with it and likes it back there now. Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Amen!!! From: Gwen Hebert <gwenhebert@...>"autism " <autism >Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 8:14:50 PMSubject: Re: Van Our kids aren't the only ones that don't like change in their lives. Lol Sent from my iPhone Gwen Hebert On Sep 9, 2009, at 7:15 PM, " lois noland" <jlois@...> wrote: WOW!!!!!! You must do a lot of driving! They ordered the parts and hopefully it will be done by friday.I wish I could afford a new van. DH's brother knows how to work on them soooo I hope he can get if fixed.I think J is missing the van. He keeps saying "Bobby fix the van?" I keep telling him is should be done in a few days......I hope! Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 JJ is a rocker! haha! As long as you have a rock station on he is happy. Oh,By the way.........When BIL ordered the parts for the van the lady on the phone said that the parts he was ordering "ALWAYS" go's bad in the transmission of a windstar!! DH said they should have had a recall on that van then. Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Karac likes rock too. I think your DH is right; they should have had a recall on that Windstar. Pat K Re: Van JJ is a rocker! haha! As long as you have a rock station on he is happy. Oh,By the way.........When BIL ordered the parts for the van the lady on the phone said that the parts he was ordering "ALWAYS" go's bad in the transmission of a windstar!! DH said they should have had a recall on that van then. Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 alleliua!! Im so happy for bu and your son that its done. I know routine is so critical. Van YEHAW!!!!!!!!!!!! The van is fixed!!! BIL brung it over tonight! I am soooo happy! J is too! He was having anxiety over it not being here. Lois Lois Noland 240-420-6120 Always in search for the " cure " Lois Noland 240-420-3692 I don't give in I don't give up And I don't take no for an answer Always looking for the " Cure " I don't give in I don't give up And I don't take NO for an answer. If God Brings you to it, He will Bring you though it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I know how happy you must be; You must have a really nice BIL. Thank you, God!! Love and blessings, Pat K Van YEHAW!!!!!!!!!!!! The van is fixed!!! BIL brung it over tonight! I am soooo happy! J is too! He was having anxiety over it not being here. Lois Lois Noland 240-420-6120 Always in search for the "cure" Lois Noland 240-420-3692 I don't give in I don't give up And I don't take no for an answer Always looking for the "Cure" I don't give in I don't give up And I don't take NO for an answer. If God Brings you to it, He will Bring you though it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Well..........He is usally a "smart a#$" BUT this time he came to the plate and did the right thing. I am sure all the prayers helped. Thanks!!!!! Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Woohoo! Isn't it amazing the simple things that make us happy?! I've wondered and meant to ask during this whole ordeal, how has J felt about riding in other vehicles while the van was out of commission? Jake has extreme anxiety about cars/vehicles and will not...kicking and screaming two of us dragging him and still no way will not...get into any car except mine, hubby's, or my mom's (grandma's). When we are finally able to get a new car, it's going to take us a month of social stories, no-pressure exposure, bribes, and positive reinforcement just to get the child to sit in the back seat! ;o) Love, Judy Van YEHAW!!!!!!!!!!!! The van is fixed!!! BIL brung it over tonight! I am soooo happy! J is too! He was having anxiety over it not being here. Lois Lois Noland 240-420-6120Always in search for the "cure" Lois Noland240-420-3692I don't give inI don't give upAnd I don't take no for an answerAlways looking for the "Cure" I don't give inI don't give upAnd I don't take NO for an answer. If God Brings you to it,He will Bring you though it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Lois: we are celebrating with youSent from my iPhoneGwen HebertOn Sep 11, 2009, at 8:09 PM, " lois noland" <jlois@...> wrote: YEHAW!!!!!!!!!!!! The van is fixed!!! BIL brung it over tonight! I am soooo happy! J is too! He was having anxiety over it not being here. Lois Lois Noland 240-420-6120Always in search for the "cure" Lois Noland240-420-3692I don't give inI don't give upAnd I don't take no for an answerAlways looking for the "Cure" I don't give inI don't give upAnd I don't take NO for an answer. If God Brings you to it,He will Bring you though it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Lois, I am so glad you got your Van back.. Hugs.. Lesley -- Re: Van Lois: we are celebrating with youSent from my iPhone Gwen Hebert On Sep 11, 2009, at 8:09 PM, " lois noland" <jlois@...> wrote: YEHAW!!!!!!!!!!!! The van is fixed!!! BIL brung it over tonight! I am soooo happy! J is too! He was having anxiety over it not being here. Lois Lois Noland 240-420-6120Always in search for the "cure" Lois Noland240-420-3692I don't give inI don't give upAnd I don't take no for an answerAlways looking for the "Cure" I don't give inI don't give upAnd I don't take NO for an answer. If God Brings you to it,He will Bring you though it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 J did pretty good! BUT he was use to getting in others car/vans because he got services thru the wavier (when he was under 21) and they would pick him up to go somewhere. But of course when his OWN vehicle wasen't there that is what caused anxiety. Lois (: Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Thanks Gwen!!!! (((HUGS))) Off to the stores today.......J LOVES to go to the stores. haha! Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Well, did you give him good positive reinforcement? LOL, LOL, Behavior that is rewarded will be repeated. LOL, LOL, Yes, I'm sure our prayers made a difference. Thank you God. Love and blessings as you roll along. Pat K Re: Van Well..........He is usally a "smart a#$" BUT this time he came to the plate and did the right thing. I am sure all the prayers helped. Thanks!!!!! Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I went out and got him a nice thank you card today and thanked him for getting it done so fast. I also got thank you cards for my coworker and friend that helped me out thru the week. Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Good girl. smile, love and blessings, Pat K Re: Van I went out and got him a nice thank you card today and thanked him for getting it done so fast. I also got thank you cards for my coworker and friend that helped me out thru the week. Lois Re: Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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