Another stroke of bad luck - our little farmhouse was broken into during the day today while my husband and I were at work. We came in this evening and the thief or thieves had thrown a t-post through the back door double pane glass and came in. They ransacked the house and made a mess - didn't break anything - guess I should be thankful for that. They took our new flat panel TV, my brandnew $1200 laptop, AND, get this - my antique dishes that were my mother's and my grandmother's. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT! I have cried a river of tears over my dishes. The other things can be replaced easily, but the sentiment I feel about losing my dishes is overwhelming. They took a cordless drill, some walkie talkies, and several little antique occasional dishes, candy dishes, handpainted plates. They also took an old vintage green leather covered jewelry box full of vintage jewelry - mostly costume, but still it had some little 14k gold earrings with garnets and other semi-precious stones, some silver and opals and lots of 60's style jewelry. This person knew about antiques I guess. Wierdest thing I ever heard of. Even the sheriff's deputy said it was wierd. I'm wondering if it was a woman or women. I'm going to check around at some of the antique places etc., and see if any of my dishes turn up. The sheriff's dept. said they check regularly with the pawn shops for the electronics, etc.
My husband and I had talked about installing a security system in the house as late as last week, and I was all set to call and get estimates next week. You can bet your bippy I will be doing that. Is this what I'm going to be dealing with out here in the country? Do I feel so violated right now because this has never happened to me or us in my lifetime? Have I been that sheltered? Has this happened to any of you? I'm ANGRY, I'm frustrated, I'm hurt, and even a little scared. I should be glad that we were not home, or that this wasn't a violent crime. I should be glad that they didn't tear up the whole house or take any more than they did. Of course, with the exception of a few items, most everything is second hand. I imagine now that I will take anything of value back to my home and not leave it there. What I worry about now, is that they've cased our farmhouse and KNOW what we have and might be back!
But THAT was what my farmhouse was all about! Having all my OLD stuff there and all the remnants of long ago around me, my memories of my grandmothers & great grandmother, my mom, the quilts, the dishes, the pictures, the old furniture, all that goes with that. I'm so upset - my husband and I have had this dream, this vision, of what we're going to do with our farm, how we're going to live there, have horses and cows, have a big garden, maybe build a bigger more permanent home and keep the cottage for a guest house or an art studio, have a neat place for the grandkids to come and play and ride horses, etc. We have worked our tails off on this house for the last YEAR, and Tonight I just feel like someone popped our balloon, burst our bubble. I feel violated that someone came into my house and went through all my stuff, even emptied my dresser where my clothes are, and my closets, and my personal items.
My husband is my rock. He reminded me about "storing up treasures on earth where thieves break in and steal". I could care less about the TV and computer treasures - I just want my treasured dishes back. He said tomorrow will look brighter, and we may can still have our dream. We'll just have to think about it a little more. But you know, crime is all around us I guess. ANd I suppose that anytime you live out in the country, you are susceptible to things like this. Doesn't make me feel any better tho... My daughter's scared to stay home alone now. Guess we'll be beefing up security at our house, too. We've gotten too comfortable. Nothing's ever happened in our neighborhood in the 20 years we've been there. Our HOME home is close to the country but in a cul de sac and there was never any thru traffic. We could turn the kids loose and they would come home at lunch time and supper time.
What a week. It's definitely been one big pity party for me. And I'm not through grieving over my dishes and my feeling of loss yet. Maybe tomorrow will be better. I hope so.
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That is terrible! Anyone would be angry. I can understand your being upset over the dishes - I hope they turn up. Some things just can't be replaced not the least of which is your piece of mind.
{{{hugs}}}
Oh, I am so sorry! What a rough time you have had lately. Praying for some peace and comfort for you and your family right now.
To say I am outraged over this is to put it mildly. One has the right to come in an invade another's presonial space. I am so sorry they took your dishes and other special things. The hurt you must feel. I am sure you feel like a piece of your self and your history has been taken, This can not be replaced. I will pray for justice in the fact they find who did this and hopefully that will lead to you getting your things back....Mary
Sorry I did not catch the typeo That should read NO one has the right to come in and invade another's personial space.....Thanks...Smiles
Thank you all for your kind words of sympathy. I am a little better today. I was ready to pack up and leave the farmhouse for good, but today I'm feeling stronger. This is OUR place, and no one is going to run us out. My mom made me feel better about the dishes - she said, "they are just things" and thank goodness it was not a violent crime or break in when we were home. We're going to forge ahead with our plans cautiously. Thanks again to you all. Vickie
So sorry to hear this has happened to you. Praying these thieves are caught and praying to bring peace to your family.
That's outrageous! I am sitting here with my mouth hanging open. Vickie, I am sorry beyond words that your beautiful dishes were stolen, but I'm more sorry that your sense of trust has been violated. You have every right to be angry. I'm angry for you.
Your husband was right, today was a little brighter. Glad that you're not going to allow this to run you out.
Good idea about checking the area flea markets/antique malls. Are you going to have it written up in the local paper as well? Sometimes that is a huge help.
Praying for you and your family today. You are always in His hands and that's the safest place in all the world to be.
Your mom is so right...and even if those dishes are physically gone, they're still a powerful sentimental memory. They can't take that!
I'm pissed off and it wasn't even my stuff.
I haven't personally had my house burgled, but know people who have and it just makes you completely sick to your stomach. They had the gaul to touch and take YOUR STUFF.
To me it would feel like a bad breakup with all the emotions you must be feeling. Anger,resentment and loss.
Nothing good will come to those that performed this misdeed.
Know you are in our thoughts.
I am sad and angry right there with you! I pray you get your things back and your peace restored! They may have taken your things but don't let them rob you of your dreams! Press on to make hose happy memories and changes you and your husband have dreamed about.
Hi Vickie, Ive been doing some blog hopping this morning and found you via someone and then someone else,..well you know how it goes..
Oh i am so sorry to hear about your break in. It is just awful thata person/persons can do that to another persons home. I am thankful though that neither you or your husband were home..as you said, it could have been worse, violent. The loss of sentimental things is hard to bear though.
It is heart breaking, i hope you are feeling a little better about it very soon.
Many Hugs,
Shannon :)
Vickie,
I'm sorry that someone did this to you and your family. I bet the culprates are caught. Check ebay too. Something smells fishy about the whole thing. Each day you will feel better. I'll be thinking of you.
Take care,
Connie
Vickie, I have been in the same place you are right now. We were robbed while we were living in DFW and working on this place. We got a security system that very weekend. When you call, if they can't get to you right away, have them at least bring you some signs. Those signs deter thieves. I know you feel violated and that your home has been contaminated in some way. This feeling will pass. I'm sorry they got such un-replaceable things. What a better world this would be without sin.
Margo
Vicky, I am so sorry! My parents went through a very similar break-in several years ago. I remember how violated and angry my Mom felt. They installed a security system right after that and it did help them restore a sense of peace. It just took awhile to work through the saddness and sense of loss (they stole my Mom's engagement ring).
I will remember you and your family in my prayers, for the break-in and the loss of sweet Bella.
Rhonda
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that! Somehow I always feel more of a sense of security out in the country...but I guess we are all vulnerable. Let's hope you get your sentimantal items back...the others can be replaced anytime.
May the sun shine in on you today! Blessings! Judy
I'm so far behind on reading blogs, but doing a gradual catch up. If there is such a thing.
This is awful! I'd never in a million years thought someone would steal the dishes and stuff like that. Have you gone around to the antique shops within, say a 50 mile radius and warned them that someone might try to sell them your stolen items? That way, they'd know to take their names and phone numbers then call the police.
I've laughed when twice I've found I'd left the door cracked open to the shop and nothing was disturbed. I, foolishly it seems, thought no one would want all that junk.
But like you said. It's all just stuff and stuff can be replaced. You'll have fun doing it. I know how hard it is on the sentimental ones, though. I've replaced my grandmother's Jewel Tea that disappeared when she died, but somehow, it's just not quite the same.
Just remember, God sometimes allows things like this to happen to us so we'll lean on him a little more.
So sad to hear about your situation. I've been through it too so I understand your anger & frustration. It was Christmas time, our boys were little, my husband had lost his job and was working odd jobs to make it, I took on a second job and then in the middle of the day while I was at the store this guy breaks down my kitchen door and puts all my things in a my trash bag. The reason I know this is because I see him walking down the street with gifts still wrapped in a trash bag and immediately recognized my things. Well not wanting to jump to conclusions I drove in my driveway, opened the front door, realized they were MY THINGS and by the time I drove back he was gone. I now hide my gifts, jewelry, valuables and don't put out my gifts until the day before Christmas and this was over 15 yrs. ago, but you never get over it. I also never stay home w/o locking the door at all times. I'll pray God will help restore your loss, Theresa
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