Our home was broken into this morning while I was with a dear friend having coffee for her birthday.
Luckily no one was home and no one was hurt.
I feel so violated though.
Just to know he was in our home, the place we are supposed to feel safe, the place we create memories.
He forced a back window open and went through the whole house.
The police are certain he was on foot
because he was unable to carry electronics so none of the big things were taken.
He did ransack our bedroom...all the drawers torn open and almost every article of clothing
thrown to the ground. Every jewelry container spilled and tossed about.
The crime scene folks were here 3 hours testing for fingerprints.
He took my pillowcase, touched my undergarments and all of my clothes, which are currently in the wash.
He did take some sentimental pieces of jewelry but truly, we know it is nothing...
nothing that can't be replaced.
All day, I have been telling myself, it's just STUFF.
We don't leave this earthly world with any of it anyway.
To me, it's just the feeling of violation.
But I have decided to pray for him, the cowardly one who did this, and will likely continue to,
despite the helicopters and police who were out all afternoon
because he probably robbed another home nearby within the same hour.
We had a break in but I REFUSE to let him rob me of JOY!
Instead I want Jesus to break into my heart with PEACE and CALMNESS, and TRUST.
And I know that He will.
I want Jesus to break into the intruder's heart too.
I want Jesus to break into the intruder's heart too.
That's the kind of break in I want to have occur!
Thank you for your kindness and phone calls.
We are fine.
Be safe and aware and careful!
All my love,
Caroline
Crazy...and agree...violated. BUT it is STUFF and the best part is he will have prayer warriors praying his heart gets broken into by our God.
ReplyDeleteLove you girl!
XO
dianna
Caroline, I'm so sorry. Happy to know you're safe and you're right things can be replaced, so glad you weren't there. Many blessings. Kelley
ReplyDeleteWow. I like your perspective Caroline. You are looking to see where God is in the midst of that mess. And the truth is, He's there. He didn't orchestrate it, but He is there. I pray for peace and safety and security over all the Simas family. I will join you in praying for this guy also. I love the break in prayer. Break in Lord, BREAK IN! T
ReplyDeleteSounds just like the break in we had years ago in Charlotte. Pillow case used to take cash, ALL my jewelry (some irreplacable, since it was my grandmothers), and went through my undergarments. I too felt very violated and vunerable. Good for you to realize this early on that it is just stuff! Glad you and your family are safe.
ReplyDeleteOh Caroline...I am so sorry. I pray that you and the kids are not overcome by fear because of this. You continue to be an inspiration to us all...even through the mire.
ReplyDeleteOh wow!
ReplyDeleteI hope that your week has turned around and that you have a very happy, healthy (and safe) new year!
Xo,
E&J
I'm so sorry this happened! Praying comfort for you! We don't always see the answers to our prayers but He does answer with a yes or no....I hope our Lord breaks in the guy's heart very soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet friends...for your comments, e-mails and phone calls. I am so blessed by your love!
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