tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post3200387459660790673..comments2024-03-28T20:58:09.810-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: The Post in Which I BreakdownLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-7828169018268112562011-03-11T19:52:53.023-08:002011-03-11T19:52:53.023-08:00Oh my! Reading this made me scared. I am so glad...Oh my! Reading this made me scared. I am so glad that you both are okay, and I hope you get a new home soon!<br /><br />When I'm home alone and someone knocks on the door, I've gone upstairs, opened the window, and called down to the person. I'm not taking any chances.Annahttp://diaryofaneccentric.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-7832355893009381822011-03-10T11:34:53.069-08:002011-03-10T11:34:53.069-08:00Oh, Wendy, thank the Lord you did NOT open that do...Oh, Wendy, thank the Lord you did NOT open that door. I'm praying for your family's safety during this time!1morechapterhttp://www.1morechapter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13027273879554739682011-03-05T20:23:47.791-08:002011-03-05T20:23:47.791-08:00Wendy, I got chills just reading this. I am so gl...Wendy, I got chills just reading this. I am so glad that you (and the baby) are okay! You guys need to get out of that house. It must have bad karma. <br />It's funny you mention the phone. Whenever I answer the door when I;m home alone- even workers I'm expecting- I always have the phone in my hand. I figure it at least makes them think twice.stacybuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811500448951042300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-82758492976670850702011-03-05T12:08:44.812-08:002011-03-05T12:08:44.812-08:00I'm so very sorry this happened to you, Wendy....I'm so very sorry this happened to you, Wendy. It's terrifying. I'm very impressed by your calm, level-headedness at the time and your thought to yell out that you were calling 911. <br /><br />I'm sure in your new home you'll put in an alarm system and take whatever precautions you can. A lot of burglars avoid houses from which they hear dogs barking, big, deep sounds.<br /><br />I'm glad you wrote about what happened. I'm thinking about you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-16378741682917557462011-03-04T17:26:39.328-08:002011-03-04T17:26:39.328-08:00We always assume that most people breaking into ho...We always assume that most people breaking into houses don't want confrontation and try to get in and out while no one is home or while they're sleeping. But for this guy to know you're home and still be trying to get in? I can't imagine how terrified you were. I'm betting it was the same guy that broke in before. He came back after he knew you'd had time to replace all of the things he took the first time. This time he knew exactly what would be in the house, where you keep things and that everything would be new. I hope the police have offered to make more frequent passes by your home and that you're able to get out of there soon.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-7263512504370025802011-03-03T12:46:55.931-08:002011-03-03T12:46:55.931-08:00I'm just catching up with my blog reading and ...I'm just catching up with my blog reading and couldn't believe it when I saw this post! I'm so sorry that this happened to you! It really is like lightening striking twice. You were (and are) so brave!Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-57967401603534519392011-03-01T15:12:28.530-08:002011-03-01T15:12:28.530-08:00Wendy - I have been out of circulation for a while...Wendy - I have been out of circulation for a while and just started reading through my blogs again. I am so, so sorry that you had to deal with such a scary, senseless ordeal at this very special time in your life. You did everything right and did an amazing job of holding it together in the midst of a terrifying crisis.<br /><br />While I know that this is not something that one gets over quickly - if ever - I hope that you have had a chance to relax and find some sense of peace for the sake of your health and the development of that sweet, sweet baby.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-1221649302458717022011-02-28T04:16:21.596-08:002011-02-28T04:16:21.596-08:00Thank goodness he was unable to break down the doo...Thank goodness he was unable to break down the door. I can't imagine how scary that was. I am sending strengthening thoughts your way.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-8698834597593942962011-02-27T17:47:44.344-08:002011-02-27T17:47:44.344-08:00Oh Wendy - how utterly terrifying! I'm so glad...Oh Wendy - how utterly terrifying! I'm so glad you weren't hurt and that you had the instinct to pick up the phone. To have your sense of safety shattered like that is so hard to move past. Sending good thoughts your way and lots of virtual hugs.SuziQoregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552565982732943323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-43347036431913194882011-02-27T07:18:32.093-08:002011-02-27T07:18:32.093-08:00Wow. My heart goes out to you, Wendy. Thank good...Wow. My heart goes out to you, Wendy. Thank goodness you didn't freeze and were able to make a wise decision. <br /><br />That's very interesting regarding the second break-ins theory. <br /><br />Good things are coming your way! Hang in there.Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30605116404993186742011-02-27T01:04:47.824-08:002011-02-27T01:04:47.824-08:00I'm so glad you're not hurt, Wendy. That w...I'm so glad you're not hurt, Wendy. That was a nightmare and very scary. I'm sorry I wasn't here earlier to read about this. I'm sending lots of prayer your way and will continue to pray for you until you have safely moved to a better house.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33347980612898829152011-02-25T10:06:54.781-08:002011-02-25T10:06:54.781-08:00Thank you everyone for your insightful comments, s...Thank you everyone for your insightful comments, suggestions and support. It could have been so much worse in a lot of ways--and for that I'm lucky. It doesn't take away the fear I felt then and still contend with now, but it helps me cope better when I look at the positive. My doctor helped me remember that when I shared what happened with her at my prenatal appointment yesterday.<br /><br />Evidently hitting a house twice is not as uncommon as I had thought. It's actually become quite popular--give the victims enough time to replace the items stolen and hit them again. I'm sure our burglar would be surprised to know we haven't replaced much at all. We figured it'd be better to wait until after the move. <br /><br />Again, thank you so much for your comments. It means a lot to me and I appreciate your concern and support. It's been difficult and no doubt will continue to be so, but I'll soldier on. There's too much good going on in my life right now to let this completely pull me down.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31522826850154671572011-02-25T08:31:17.296-08:002011-02-25T08:31:17.296-08:00oh my god, I'm just reading this now! Wendy, I...oh my god, I'm just reading this now! Wendy, I'm so sorry! That is SO SCARY!! I am so glad that neither any of the humans nor the animals were hurt - and so PROUD of you for your smart instincts!!!<br /><br />We have an alarm that is LOUD and goes directly to the police (but it's so loud that whne we've accidentally set it off, the neighbors come by to look). We also have motion-sensitive lights (help at night and weve gotten thanks from neighbors - it makes them safer too.) Don't know if either of these would work for you. Also - I hope/assume you have a strong door and secure windows?<br /><br />i hope this never happens again.Clea Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810838253598050028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-12354535644212472882011-02-24T19:55:24.580-08:002011-02-24T19:55:24.580-08:00Wow, scary!Wow, scary!Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09928304350897366869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-87173297576030080412011-02-24T06:06:34.134-08:002011-02-24T06:06:34.134-08:00How awful. I am glad you ok. I can only imagine ho...How awful. I am glad you ok. I can only imagine how terrified you must have been. AT least you get to move soonish. This is one less stress you needed. Grrr makes me made that the crook was so brazen.<br /><br />At least you and your family are safe.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391618545224823807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-25088990423068589272011-02-24T05:42:26.084-08:002011-02-24T05:42:26.084-08:00Okay, your police department is starting to seriou...Okay, your police department is starting to seriously piss me off. "The police finally did arrive..." How long did it take them? If it was more than a few minutes, I'd be seriously unhappy with them. Not that I want to criticize police, since I'm in that field myself, but an attempted B&E of an occupied residence? Especially one that has been broken into recently? What could possible have a higher priority??<br /><br />So...<br /><br />Suggestion time, a couple of which you may not like, none of which you need to pay any attention to...<br /><br />Upgrade to a bigger dog that barks. Seriously. Barking dogs have been proven to scare people away, even if they're little barkers. Personally, I like the protection of a big barking dog.<br /><br />Invest in a weapon. Seriously. Either check out pepper spray or something more substantial. <br /><br />Alarms are of limited value, unless you have a private security agency that will respond instead of relying on the police to respond. I'm not saying you shouldn't get one, I'm just saying they have limited value. <br /><br />Finally, if it took the cops an unreasonable amount of time to arrive, complain. <br /><br />cjhCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798965643027904154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-50678278685396959072011-02-23T17:23:13.718-08:002011-02-23T17:23:13.718-08:00How terrifying!!! I'm so sorry you had to go t...How terrifying!!! I'm so sorry you had to go through all this trauma ... and at such a special time in your life. I'm glad you were cautious already so nothing more happened.<br /><br />And I always thought my husband was paranoid when he insisted that I don't open the door when we're not expecting anyone but now I'll take that advice to heart.<br /><br />Be well and I hope you can move soon.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-65415424886880374752011-02-23T16:59:58.780-08:002011-02-23T16:59:58.780-08:00Wendy, this just breaks my heart to hear. I'm...Wendy, this just breaks my heart to hear. I'm so glad that you are safe but I'm so sorry that you had to go through such a terrifying experience. I know that it will be a relief when you finally move. Be safe, and you will be in my prayers!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67213221000950677422011-02-23T15:25:02.059-08:002011-02-23T15:25:02.059-08:00Oh Wendy, I am so sorry to hear this. How terribly...Oh Wendy, I am so sorry to hear this. How terribly scary. I'm glad you are OK and hope you will soon be somewhere that you can feel safe. Hug.Terri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12215878121282668358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-38173843068160422592011-02-23T10:57:42.065-08:002011-02-23T10:57:42.065-08:00Yikes! I'm glad you're okay!!Yikes! I'm glad you're okay!!StephTheBookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340476943567585965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68571436068993428552011-02-23T09:26:56.039-08:002011-02-23T09:26:56.039-08:00That was crazy that someone tried to break in agai...That was crazy that someone tried to break in again, wonder if it was the same guy? Maybe they thought you had replaced stuff and came back. Has your neighbors been targeted too?<br />So glad you didn't answer the door! He was definitely up to no good! It would be nice if you had a gun in case they actually got in before police arrive. <br />Great thinking to have the phone in hand and call 911 so quickly!carlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-47845177556479373202011-02-22T21:44:21.635-08:002011-02-22T21:44:21.635-08:00Wendy, how horrifying for you. I am so sorry you...Wendy, how horrifying for you. I am so sorry you have to go through this. Have you and your husband thought about having a home security system installed. They will normally install it for free if you sign a monthly monitoring agreement. The monthly fee we pay is $25.00. You can have it on when your in the house as well as away. There is also a panic button that will call 911. They also give you signs to post, warning people that you have monitored security.<br /><br />We live in a safe neighborhood but I am still glad we have it. We had a neighbor who was broken into, the only townhouse who didn't have a security system.Teddy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145413222317511542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6664052630170571932011-02-22T21:02:21.778-08:002011-02-22T21:02:21.778-08:00Oh my stars....you are one brave chica!! You kept ...Oh my stars....you are one brave chica!! You kept your head and wits about you when all was so scary. Wishing you strength, calm and above all safety and peace.Inside A Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962025550367558251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-9456214821612793552011-02-22T19:30:05.674-08:002011-02-22T19:30:05.674-08:00Oh Wendy, this is terribly frightening. I don'...Oh Wendy, this is terribly frightening. I don't know what else to say, except I wish and hope and pray that they don't come back, and you get out of there as soon as you can. You are very brave, and you did the right thing, but oh, you don't need this now!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095246748581382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-87698348163435412282011-02-22T19:02:13.734-08:002011-02-22T19:02:13.734-08:00This is just awful, but kudos to you for keeping y...This is just awful, but kudos to you for keeping your head and calling the cops! Even if you broke down later, you did the bravest thing possible in your situation. You are a very strong lady!Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15061596156521953005noreply@blogger.com