In a casual conversation with one of the brothers at the church here in Tennessee, I asked if he knew anyone who was selling such a vehicle. He said, “Actually I do”. He told us about another family, who we contacted. They had just listed their 15 passenger van for sale, and dropped the price for us! We managed to get insurance and get it registered, even though we are non-US Citizens, and it was just slightly more than we would have spent on a rental vehicle. Lord willing, we will be able to re-sell it also before we leave.
We are SO thankful for the Lord’s provision – meet “Hicky” (we registered the vehicle in Hickman County). This makes it so much easier for us to get around and visit people. Please pray it remains mechanically safe and sound – cars don’t need a WOF (Warrant of Fitness, for those outside NZ) here so they don’t get checked as much.