Way back in 2001, we met Bonny Blue. She was a little blue Pontiac Grand Am, just big enough for our little family of four. We loved to drive her over to the library to see the big goldfish in the local library's indoor pond, go shopping, and take the girls to see their grandparents, who lived close by. She fit into our family just perfectly!
About a year after our meeting, we moved from Idaho Falls to Boise, Idaho and stayed there for five years. She took my husband to work, was always there to pick up our oldest daughter from school, and took us to many fun family outings. She was even there to pick me up from the hospital after our Zanderman was born.
When she was about 10 years old, my husband got accepted to law school in Texas. At first we were worried about Bonny Blue surviving such a long journey. But, since we had faith in her, we squeezed our three young children in her backseat, and packed as much as we could in the trunk. It took us four days to make it to Houston, but she did it!
She continued serving my family by taking my husband to law school and work, took us to church and to playdates, and the children to school. Still she pressed on, but was getting old.
Miraculously, Bonnie Blue got a sibling named Trusty Dusty in 2008. Trusty Dusty was a gray mini-van, a year older than Bonnie Blue. He joined our family when a kind-hearted man from church gave him to us! Since someone else from church had given his family Trusty Dusty while he was in school, he decided to continue the tradition by giving it to us--another family in school. His family had gotten a new mini-van and no longer needed Trusty Dusty. We were so grateful to have two cars!
Trusty Dusty became mine while Bonnie Blue became my husband's commuter car. Trusty Dusty was my car-pool vehicle and the one I relied on to take the kids to doctor and dentist appointments. He took us to church and on family outings to the zoo and museums. Trusty Dusty trudged on all through law school and then finally died a few months after my husband graduated.
Since then Bonnie Blue has been our go-to girl and has pulled the weight of two vehicles instead of one. While she is old and on her last leg, she is a part of our family who we pray for ever day. We know it is only through prayers and the blessings of tithing that she still runs. While her days are numbered, she will never be forgotten.
We love you Trusty Dusty and Bonnie Blue! Thanks for taking care of my family all these years!
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