We just got word from our trusted mechanic back at home that my concern is confirmed: we need a new transmission. It costs around $9000. And for a ticket this size, the work cannot begin until we have half of the funds up front.

On our way back from our most recent ministry trip to Virginia and North Carolina, I noticed the vehicle was towing funny. We had to drop the trailer with all of our CDs and equipment in the Greenville, SC, area with a friend in order to make it home to Pensacola so I could have surgery.

Since we got the vehicle home, we are able to have the work done by our mechanic who has worked on all our vehicles for the family over the past 5 years. We’re not able to run our online store because all of our CDs are stuck in Greenville at the moment, and after I finish my recovery, we’re supposed to be on our way to Minneapolis for a July 4th event.

Any of you who have had to get serious vehicle work done since 2020 have probably noticed the prices have gone up astronomically. Even with my overestimation, I didn’t think it would be this expensive. I’m really stuck; I can’t take extra meetings or sing anywhere right now for extra funds. We’re praying that God will provide so we can get back to our road ministry. We can’t wait to get back on the road serving Jesus!

For those of you mechanic-minded, this is a genuine Ford part; we tried to go with a Jasper remanufacture but they are not available for this vehicle. We trust this shop and it is less than the dealership (admittedly not by much). This will have a 3-year warranty.