Total loss. That is the final verdict and the unavoidable fake of the *Lost and Tired* family van.
The updated estimate came back this evening and was in the neighborhood of $3700. Keep in mind that the idiots that stole the van only had it for about 2 hours. I haven't quite decided if this is a good thing or not. It's bad for obvious reasons. However, depending on what the settlement ends up being, it could be a step in the right direction.
I produced all the receipts for repair work we have had completed on the van in the past 12 months alone. The receipts totaled out to $6,610. They said they will take that into account and give me a number some time tomorrow.
Hopefully, it's enough to go car shopping.
I have decided *not* to be angry anymore about this. The boys are worried enough and they can pick up on my emotions.. If I can take a positive approach to this whole mess then the boys will hopefully absorb some of that positiveness as well.
Lead by example. That's what I'm choosing to do with this.
