Small Miracles..
This photo was almost not possible today..
We had someone break into our house yesterday. I had left the garage door open the night before until about 9PM with my purse in the car and it unlocked. Someone helped themselves to about $80 from my purse, however, they didn't touch any of my credit cards, my checkbook, my TWO iPods sitting in the front seat. I didn't even realize anything had happened until yesterday morning when I took the girls to get their 'Twinkle Toes'. I went to pay for them and realized that someone had stolen all the money out of my purse.
I figured it was probably a neighbor kid. Since they didn't take anything else..
Well, when we got home, we realized that someone had broken in our house. They probably took the spare house key out of my car and waited for us to leave.. They had gathered up piles of things they were going to take, my golf clubs, our wii/wii fit, video games. I am not sure what deterred them.. Maybe we came home too soon, and they didn't get to finish? Maybe it was neighbor kids and they chickened out.. I DON'T KNOW..
But I counted it as a MIRACLE>
First, they only took the money out of my purse..
Second, thousands of dollars worth of Camera and Lens equipment was UNTOUCHED. OMG. Camera and Lens equipment that I am NOT in a position to be able to replace right now if stolen, equipment that I haven't insured again since my divorce.. I wanted to cry. From relief, from the violation of SOMEONE actually being in our house.. If it had been someone more seasoned in burglery, I may be singing a different tune today.
The break in REALLY freaked the girls out. Even though we didn't actually lose any of our things. The fact that someone was in our house, a 'bad person'; the images of the piles of things that they had gathered around our house.. It was scary. Brenna's room is downstairs and I know it will be quite awhile before she is ready to sleep down there alone again.. It made them feel better that the police came and dusted for fingerprints, it made them feel better that we had a locksmith change out all the locks in the house. I think too putting in a few extra measures of security will also help calm their nerves, and you can bet that my car will ALWAYS be locked and garage door closed.
Being a single mom in a new neighborhood, there are many of my neighbors that I haven't ventured out and met yet.. Mostly because there just are not enough hours in the day. The funny thing about cops coming to your house though, is it brings everyone else out of theirs. It was almost surreal. And it was an amazing 'after-effect' of everything. Neighbors came out, showed their support. One neighbor noticed a sprinkler that was broken and fixed it on the spot, another offered to help me with my weed garden I have been cultivating. My parents were also over there with me offering support, and it almost felt like a neighborhood block party.
Still, sleeping last night was a little hard at first, every creak the house made Brenna would anxiously exclaim, 'Did you hear that?'. Even in my bed she had a hard time sleeping.. But that will pass, We are all ok, nothing major was lost, and we've met us some new friends. All is good :)
Michelle Coleman
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Oh Michelle, thank God really nothing happened. It's a miracle! I hope you feel safer in time - take care!
I am so grateful for little miracles - so glad you and your girls are ok and your camera equipment too! We recently moved and redid our insurance - I added riders to the policies for both my cameras and computer. It was only around $50 a year and the emotional assurance is priceless to me - now I can travel with my camera in the car or on the beach and I am not hugely stressed about it because I know I can replace it. Reading your post just reinforced how important such a small thing can be. I hope your girls feel better in time. I admire your amazing attitude and outlook on life - with you at the helm your family is on the way to some really good things!
Aww, that's such a traumatizing experience, especially for your kids. I'm glad you're all safe, and your camera equipment (gasp!!) are okay.
I'm with Brenna - it would unnerve me, too. Quite seriously. Just having some random guy peering in my window late one night did me in - I can't imagine having someone IN the house. Thank God you're all okay! And your stuff, too. What a tremendous relief.
Sooooo, do you have a BIG dog yet? Now wouldn't be a bad time to add a Labradoodle or something equally large & noisy (and lovable!) to your household :D
(Of course I say that, but I only have a cat! [and an alarm system] LOL)
Wow, talk about precipitous. So glad everything is okay! I would be creeped out for a while too. Even getting a little dog helps - mine hears people at the doors long before I do! :)
Oh my God, thank you you were still giving me miracle up to at this time, the ealthy Life was Your Miracle that really thankfulnes. Really inspiratif post...thanks..
Oh my gosh Michelle!! YIKES!! Thank GOD you are all alright! We were broken into when we lived in West Africa, and it took a LONG time to get over that feeling of violation and intrusion. What a fright!! I'm so glad you are all OK.
wow girl, I am so happy nothing happened and that you guys are ok!!! Had that happen to me once and I know the feeling! what an awesome outcome though to get to know your neighbors and getting all that support. I hope life settles back to normal soon.
Thinking of you!
Oh wow Michelle!
give my little pals an extra hug from me...what a terrible "almost" thing to happen to you guys!!! I can only imagine how yucky that would feel for you 3 there in your new home
Luv ya pal
take care OK
michelle, I am glad all is well. That is horrifying and I just cannot imagine. I have amazing neighbors. I have often left my garage door open by mistake with thousands of dollars of tool in there and my neighbors have watched it till I have got home ( very sweet). I'm glad you got to know the friendly people around your place and take care!
xoxorez
How scary! I'm so glad the neighbors are supporting you and that nothing valuable was taken. Hope you and your girls are feeling safe again.
Wow, Michelle! I am so sorry! I pray that your family will feel safe again soon!
OMG, Michelle!! How SCARY! Glad to hear that you lost very little (although $80 would be hard to lose, too) and I'm glad that you're safe. Your poor girls. At least your neighbors will be watching out for you, though. ((HUGS))
Hi Michelle...
I wish your family members are feeling good now. And thankful to your neighbours. Thank you so much for sharing this heart touching article.
I am glad that very thing is fine and there are some neighbour who are ready to help you. I will pray for you and I am sure that everything will be fine and you will start feeling relaxed at this place. Keep up the good spirit.
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