Had a really good day today!

[EOD Rob]

Today, I became the proud new owner of a 2009 Toyota Camry with 212,000 + miles on it. Pictured below!

Now I know that most of you are thinking "So what" right? However, this beater work car was different.
I am a single parent of three daughter ranging from 11 to 20 yrs old. I am an active duty Marine trying to make an already hard life style work. Im sure you know that I am not a rich guy! Please dont misunderstand, I do okay, but I do not have money to just through around, especially with three daughter!
My sixteen yr old just got her license and as a normal kid would be chomping at the bite to get her hands on her first car. Now you have to take in to account what these kids have been through over the past 10ish years.
Her mother is a victim of a very horrible disease that is called Alcoholism. She also sufferers from a few mental disorders that did not help anything. It has been a very rough road for them. Please take me out of your thoughts, I'm fine, its all about them!

Thanks to an awesome neighbor and some good budgeting, I was able to make her dreams come true! This has been the kid that has stepped up, continued to get great grades and always has a great attitude. How could I fail her?
I am very proud of her and the young woman she has become! If you look close, you can see her in the drivers seat beaming from ear to ear!

Thanks for listening, had to share with someone!
P.S. Thanks to Chris and Sarah Howard of Hubert NC for helping make this happen!
P.S.S. Thank you Lord for your holy grace! Today your light shined upon me!

 

[DangerRanger]

Congrats, fantastic first car and glad you got to have this experience as well as her. nice job!
(And happy 16th!)

 

[Bamban]

Good for you, Marine. It is a Toyota, with that mileage it is just broken in. Wish the young driver safe driving.

 

[Sandstorm]

That was too cool my friend..
you Sir Rock... im sure thats what she is thinking

 

[Coonman300]

Well done Dad!! She’s a lucky girl.

 

[caihlen]

Friend of Bills. Good on you.

 

[Rustytigwire]

Daughters know you are doing your best and never forget how hard you try.
You already know how much they love you. More than one can imagine!

 

[Kermit in Va.]

You done good...
And gave credit where it belongs.
Wish you nothing but the best.
And thank you for your service.


Kermit

 

[rwj]

Wow... can see her beaming smile in the picture! Our kids are what it’s all about, you sir are doing a fine job!

 

[Murray Brook]

Good on you for getting this done. I can see that smile on her face. Says it all.

 

[EOD Rob]

Thanks to all of you for your kind words! If you have never seen a Marine with wet eyes, you just did!!!
I try very hard to be the rock, but late at night when they are asleep, its my turn for reflection!

Rob

 

[Bill Norris]

Great job Bro. They grow up soon but they always know where Dad's heart is.

 

[Forum Boss]

I have a 2003 Toyota Camry. All repairs so far in 18 years and 97,800 miles:

Replaced Water Pump 2019
Replaced Serpentine Belt 2018
Two low-beam bulbs, one turn signal bulb, one taillight bulb.

Nothing else other than oil, tires, brake pads, windshield wipers. The Factory battery lasted 13 years!

 

[drano38]

Great job Marine!
Its great that you're able to make a challenging situation better for your family.
Thanks for your service, and stay safe.

 

[ebb]

Outstanding

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Yes Sir, you did great!
Like someone else already said that’s what life is about, taking care of our own priorities.

 

[Tparrish]

Way to go dad, you done good.

 

[Trashy]

excellent!

I'm a huge Toyota fan, 90k on my tacoma with nothing but preventative maintenance. Bought it after my gp100 finally died at 327k. 300k on my wifes yaris with nothing but preventative maintenance and it's gone through 2 ac blower fans. (312$ for the dealership to fix)
But being my wifes car (max ac almost always) in Phoenix, I'll accept that.

I'm trying to grow the stones to stomach an 87k$ land cruiser heritage before they're discontinued this year. We shall see.

 

[Trashy]

T100* darn phone.

 

[Chiquita]

Great job Dad for working hard and raising three kids (boys or girls) raising kids is not an easy task.

As a dad my self I thank you for not bailing out on them. I am sure they see your hard work and will continue to make you proud.

I do see her smile ear to ear. She is happy.

If you don't mind pm me your email I want to send something to you (for your daughter)