Yesterday morning, Ray left without breakfast to get lab work done for a physical later this week. I puttered around while it was still a little cool, hating to leave the house before I had to. I picked some things in the garden. When he got home, I jumped in the shower while he had breakfast. My parents arrived just before we left, and put some laundry in.

I took Ray to his office and then went to Helene's, in Winterville, for the Small Group Ministry meeting. Our topic this time was play, and it was a lot of fun. I picked up lunch at Wendy's and was at ALT before 12:30. I worked solidly on a volunteer handbook until I got a call from the air conditioning people that they had a cancellation and would be at the house in 15 minutes. I picked up Ray and hurried home, but they called when we were halfway there. I hated for them to wait outside in the heat, but I suppose they are used to such things. When they got to the thermostat in question, he flipped it to on and the AC came on. It was miraculous and we don't know why it didn't work on Saturday. And we still have to pay them $79, but we were very happy to have in working and enjoyed it the rest of the day.

Not sure what I accomplished after that, but it was comfortable. I was looking at places to stay in Queens, but generally they are not convenient to Amelia's place. My parents came back about 5:30 to get their laundry. I made some shrimp with potatoes and tomatoes, kind of a salad. I don't think Ray liked it much, but I did. We watched a little TV, ate some ice cream, and went to bed before 10. But, once again, we both had trouble sleeping. Not cold enough? Still on Seattle time? I finished my book, but it was not the kind to keep me awake. At midnight, Ray went down and made some pizza. I dozed on the couch, but didn't feel like pepperoni. Now it sounds pretty good, though...

and the light and bird sounds woke me up before 6. I am of good cheer, however.