As most of you who keep up with my life in any way know by now, my house was broken into on Saturday night while I was out for a rare social event, and my television was stolen, along with a few choice electronic items (including the brand new computer that I'd just bought not even 30 days ago). To say that I feel violated doesn't even begin to cover it, and I've spent the last 48 hours contacting banks, credit card companies, and spending a country fortune replacing computers, electronic equipment, and installing a security system in this house - for I'll be damned if I ever let this happen again.
I've not been to work today, and won't be going tomorrow, either - I have to wait for the security people, as well as go to the banks and reopen accounts under new numbers, etc. A major hassle, and I have no idea of how I'll be able to pay my bills on time, which of course adds another layer of inconvenience.
However... this situation has taught me so very much. It's taught me that I can handle even a horrible event like this. And that I have so much more support and friendship than I ever dreamed I did. People have been calling me, asking after me, offering to help, leaving messages of support for me. In my darkest days of depression, I never would have believed that people cared about me.. and yet, the last 48 hours have taught me better. Even my family has stepped up to the plate for me in ways that I never believed possible.
It's comforted me. I feel afraid and violated... but also that much stronger.
A couple of thugs took my electronics. But in a way, they gave me insight and the realization that people really do love me.
In that, maybe I came out ahead after all.
2 comments:
its awesome that your friends showed up for you. they always say that true friends can be found in your darkest hours. i think back, and wonder how you would have reacted 5, 6, 7 yrs ago, and as the cliche says.. "you've come a long way, baby!!"
I'm sorry to hear that you were burgled but I do believe things happen for a reason and, reading your post, perhaps the reason was to show you how strong and loved you are.
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