The best 3 grand we ever spent

Matthew and I LOVED this car! We sold it July 2 after we bought a new, used car. 

3 years ago, I made the biggest purchase of my life--I bought a car! I was within weeks of marrying my fiancé, Matthew, and we needed a car before tying the knot. Even though I was nearly broke and sick of looking on craigslist and at used car dealerships, some miracle led me to find a great deal; I found a 1997 Ford Escort Wagon with 54k miles, costing only $3000. So, when Matthew and I decided to purchase the car, it left me 3 grand lighter; a couple weeks later, I drove up to Utah to marry my love with only $7 to my name (and the car, of course).

So, why do I even bring it up? Well, 3 grand doesn't seem like much, but to me it was a test of faith! Finding and buying that car was a miracle and the timing of it all was perfect. And, after paying in cash for my first car, I learned to really trust in my husband and in the Lord to get us through financially during our first years of marriage when cash was in short supply.

But, with every great thing, it must come to an end. After 3 years of owning our little "Wendy" Ford Escort Wagon, Matthew and I just sold it. Our Ford Escort Wagon was like a part of the family and deserves a little memorial; in fact, "Wendy" went on TONS of adventures with us, even saving our lives a few times along the way, too!

So, here's just a few photo reminders of all the good (and bad) times Matthew and I had with THE BEST 3 GRAND WE EVER SPENT: our "Wendy" 1997 Ford Escort Wagon.

Our Ford Escort Wagon took us ALL over! From San Diego to Las Vegas, all over Utah and up to Idaho, down through New Mexico on our way to Dallas, all the way to Phoenix and Colorado Springs, and finally to San Francisco! In our three years owning the car, we travelled 38,000 miles! 

Caleb and I driving up to Utah; this was Wendy's first road trip with me and she did great! --August 2011

Matthew and I went to CAN CUN (in Las Vegas) for our honeymoon. Again, our little car did great with the journey. --August 2011

Our Wendy car suffered an injury when a rock got flung up on the freeway, cracking the back window. --June 2012

Our little car got pretty beat up in Dallas, TX in a rear-ending accident. I'm just glad that Matthew wasn't the one that got "beat up". --July 2013

The aftermath of our little car, duct taped and bumper-less. You can see we were a little attached to this car, though; can you spot the car's name, Wendy, somewhere? --July 2014

Our car is now roaming the streets of San Francisco with a new owner behind the wheel. But, since Baby Wesley is coming so soon, we decided we wanted a safer vehicle and had to part with our Ford Escort Wagon. We've had some great (and some not-so-great) times with this car, but we will always remember Wendy as the best $3000 we ever spent! 

Thanks for reading!