Another week, we're still here

So another week has gone by. The highlight this week is that some construction crews came by and ripped up the sidewalk on the corner, creating a big hole and some temptational dirt to play in. We've been inside mostly this week anyway because it's been pretty cold and rainy. But yesterday wasn't bad, so we took a few photos by the construction zone at the edge of our yard. Watch out Jefferson, you remember what happened to our friend Nigel! They have ripped up several corners in the area, I'm assuming to put little ramps in the curb to make them ADA compliant. That will make it much easier to get the stroller up and down the curb when they are finished. But meanwhile, it is making it a little more difficult to hike up the hill to church. We did make it to church today in a very light drizzle. It was raining harder when we walked home, but not that hard. We discussed the possibility of buying longer waterproof trench coats to keep us dry when winter hits and it REALLY starts raining. It's a good thing that we walk to church because all three of our jeeps were out of commission at Ward Cove this morning. Chris keeps driving them there and letting them break down. Needless to say, he is getting really frustrated with vehicles that always need work since he doesn't have time to work on them. Yesterday he said he would've gone to the dealership and just financed a new car if they had been open at the time. Good thing they were closed! I told him not to worry, we are getting along just fine and vehicles are not one of the three things necessary for survival (food, clothing, shelter). I never drive anyway.

Friday was a happy day, we got a package from Julie. She sent us all the violin & cello music from home. Also included were two super cool green glass bowls from the twineball antique store, how cool is that? I was very happy to get the music as I am taking on more and more violin students and need some material. I had been trying to buy some books online but hadn't yet because of computer problems (can't get on Amazon for some weird reason). It turned out to be good that I hadn't bought them because Chris found them for me at the thrift store! He actually had (well, took) a day off on friday and went to the thrift stores. I told him to look for violin music, and he came home with quite a bundle. What a blessing that the four exact books I wanted to buy were included in the stash. Coincidence? I think not. We call those "tithing blessings" when the very thing you are wishing for falls into your lap for free (or for 25 cents, almost free). That kind of thing happens a lot to me and I am very grateful.