Van Repairs and a Strolee That Took a Stroll Without Me

Earlier this week, the auto shop called to say the part finally arrived and I could bring the van in right then and there. The Auto Guy said it’d take 5-7 hours to get her all fixed up. With a free loaner car… I had loads of simple fun getting coffee using the drive-thru (because the van doesn’t fit), visiting the city parks, spending time at the lake on a crisp, colorful autumn day, and just having a whimsical time. Eight hours later… I was booking a hotel. And things didn’t go as planned the next day either. What if they can’t fix Bella? Will I need to find a new vehicle? But I’m heading south soon! Ohhh the thoughts that raced thru my head. The anxiety was real… But another trip thru the drive-thru for coffee helped ☕️ Back at the park sipping my coffee, I decided to let go of my anxiety... and not even a minute later, the Auto Guy called to say Bella was ready to roll! After one more night at the hotel… I packed the new Strolee cart I bought last month (to replace my old Ozark…