omg... How freaking horrible. Do you have any space heaters? You've got to keep the house warm. BTW, didn't you say something yesterday about putting the whammy on yourself? Or was that about the hot water heater?
You just got a special prayer sent your way that this will be an EASY, QUICK fix. I'm so sorry this happened. Good luck and try to stay warm. Geez.
P.S. Missed the Marcal factory story. I'll have to look around.