good friends from Chicago came up this weekend. We skipped taking our math test to walk around old town and peruse the shops- all of them let roscoe in.  we also stopped to check out the new local organic cafe, and sip some hot cider. we walked around the fish ladder and all around the river and really cemented- if we have to live in the city right now, this is where we want to live. which in itself presents a problem. we found one house that was perfect. really really perfect. and then in the basement lurked a monster, a coal furnace, converted to oil, converted to natural gas, with a tiny blower attached and huge three foot around asbestos vents. wow.  talk about a deal breaker. we were both kinda grumpy after that, but we have found another one, next block up, but from teh looks of it, its ucky. but, im holding out hope that its not that bad- maybe its a littel shabby on the outside and fabulous inisde…

we are starting to be a bit anxious about this. im also starting to worry about our trip to jamaica. i know im not supposed to say that, im supposed to imply that all is well and we trust completely. well. i dont. but im trying really really hard. we only have 10% of our support raised and we leave in less than two months. im just a little stretched. but. i am told that my Gd will provide. And he will.