cold

Wow, when it gets cold here it gets cold really fast.  Fireplace (estufa) has been fired up all day, ever since I woke up this morning and found the courage to step on the tile floor.  The only heat we have in the house is the fireplace in the living room and the heater in our daughter´s room, otherwise it´s get under as many covers as you can find and wear as many clothes as you can once you get up.  It is really rough in the kitchen because there isn´t anything between the roof and the kitchen.  The ceiling was removed because of a really bad mouse problem before I got here.  I solved the mouse problem right away...we got a cat.  He grew up loving the hunt.  Of course he was a little too adventurous and got killed by the dog next door.  Right now we have 2 cats and no mice in the house; just need to figure out where to get the money to replace that ceiling, until then it is just bare up to the cold.  It's okay when something is in the oven.
I have been thinking about everyone today.  I hope those that were upset with me for moving to Uruguay have finally accepted the fact that I moved someplace I felt I belonged.  I know it all seemed crazy to most of you but trust me when I say I am where I belong.  I am where God wants me to be.  
I am living a great life here and to me it is normal to be here, other than my slight learning disability with the language but I am learning everyday.  My 7 year old spanish teacher is very patient with me.
Anyway, just want to touch base with all you folks stuck in the real world.