Kirsten, is there a way you could open your windows from the top instead of the bottom so the girls could still be in with you? I will keep you in my prayers, and hope that the weather cools for at least a couple nights before you have to go to Sir Jury.

Do you have a mechanic you trust? Maybe he or she could come and swap out the starter with a rebuilt one for you - it is worth a phone call - or several if you don't have a regular mechanic, you can call around for quotes and references ...