Emergency car repairs

While out running errands the brakes started grinding and then as I pulled on to our street to get home to check the issue the ABS light came on followed by a crunch and severe pull to the right.

When I got out of the car to see the issue I noticed my right front tire canted at an angle.

 

Local mechanic took a look and found it's the ball joint brakes and rotors that are the problem. Unfortunately I won't see a full paycheck until Dec 30th and have to use the car to transport my sons next week for Thanksgiving from The Dalles as well as commute 30 miles to and from work.

 

That new job starts December 5th.

 

Usually we always have a rainy day fund however that was depleted thanks to former employer pocketing taxes/child support and unemployment deductions from my paycheck my wife and I were not eligible for unemployment benefits.

 

Good news is with new job I can afford a full workup for the car come January.

 

Those of you who know me know how important my sons are to me. They're my life. Having the car fixed by Wednesday is a huge priority. I need to raise this no later than Saturday in order to ensure it can be fixed by Wednesday morning at the latest. Every moment I can have with them is a moment I'm thankful for.