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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Monday morning Robert and I got up early so that we could take Amélie to the lab to have her bilirubin levels checked. It was one of the only really cold mornings this fall so far. We got in the car and tried to start the car. It would not start and the sound it made when we tried was not a good sound. I thought it was just the battery but Robert said it sounded worst then that. I called my parents to come over so they could help me get Amelie to the lab. While Robert walked to class. Even though I had only asked for a ride my dad went into action mode and tried to figure out what was wrong. He came to the conclusion the battery was dead and would not take a charge and the gas was on empty. I felt so stupid that we had let the gas go so low. Did you know the you should NEVER LET A DIESEL CAR RUN OUT OF GAS? You can't just put diesel gas back in and except the car to work since there is air in the lines. We called a tow truck and luckily our insurance covered that. My dad handled all of it. Since Robert was in class all day. Turns out that not only was our battery completely shot, the gas on empty, our alternator had seized, and the timing belt needed to be replaced. Can I just say OUCH! Total a few thousand dollars. My dad took care of the bill too. It's great to have such wonderful parents who are so generous with their time and money.