I forgot to update after the last post...oops. Sorry about that. We made it to Fort Morgan late that Monday night (August 27,) unloaded all of Joe's stuff from my car and a rented U-Haul truck, then drove to Denver, getting to bed at 3 AM. Basically, Joe's engine is done. Kaput. Finito. And it will cost $1800-$3000 to get it fixed, depending on whether we go with a new or a used engine.
We've been making it with one car. Joe has been taking me to work, then has the car all day to go look for work. Then he picks me up and we run errands or go to my house or whatever it is we need to do. That's been working. Except that he can't stay at my house much longer.
We're working on solving the car and the housing problem, but "good" options seem to be in short supply. The original plan was that he would stay in Fort Morgan at his Mom's and be able to commute back and forth whenever needed. That plan died with the engine.
Work has been stressful lately, as we're completely short-handed. I'm exhausted and completely spent at the end of the day. As those of you with toddlers know, they wear you out - and imagine 10 of them at one time!
We're still incredibly happy and in love, and we're having fun, but all of this is taking its toll. If you think about it, please pray for us. For direction and wisdom about what to do next, and grace while doing it.
I love you all, and I thank God for you everyday.
