I know. I do. It's just a phone.
After I picked up Benjamin from school, this afternoon, we stopped to get a snack. He loves to stop and shop for a special snack. So like every other afternoon, I indulged him. We parked the car and jumped out. Locked the car. Thought I did.
We returned with snack in hand and buckled up. I reached for my phone to call my mom, who just returned from a vacation. Benjamin wanted to talk to Mimi. My phone. Where is my phone?
We looked everywhere.
Benjamin kept saying "I'm so sorry, Mama, you lost our phone."
{Our phone...isn't he sweet?}
It can't be gone.
It was plugged into the charger.
Did someone get in my car and take my phone?!
I drove home.
10 miles.
Allen and Georgia-Kate were home. Allen quickly called AT&T to turn off service to my phone. He called the store and spoke with the lady behind the counter. She said she would check the surveillance camera and call back. We wait. She called. She had footage of a man getting in my car. She happened to know the guy. He had just gotten out of jail.
WHAT?
Then it hit me. Like a ton of bricks. I don't cry, easily. I burst into tears. I was so MAD. I don't know if I will get my phone back. We are suppose to file a report, in the morning. The local police think they know the guy. I feel so invaded. What makes this man think he could get in my car, even if I didn't lock it. But, I was also so thankful that Benjamin and I were safe. I really like my iphone. However, I am crazy about and love my son. I am so thankful for God's protection. I am so thankful that we didn't walk up on the man inside my car. I have never been so sure of God's timing. It took Benjamin what seemed like forever to pick a snack. However, God allowed us to be safe. I will never rush my little guy while he shops.
After all, it's only a phone. It can be replaced along with my music, my running log, my contact list and photos. Our safety is much more important than my iphone or anything I stored on it. I'm thankful that I serve a BIG God, who loves us and kept us safe.
But the LORD is my refuge; my God is the rock of my protection {Psalm 94:22}
9 comments:
You wrote that so well... I'm so thankful that you both are safe.
I'm so sorry Marci!! These things can be so infuriating. You are so right though; we are always watched over and under the protection of the Almighty!!
Oh goodness, Marci! I'm so sorry to hear this. I got chills over my entire body while reading that post. It's so incredibly scary to think about a complete (and possibly dangerous) stranger getting into your car regardless of the fact that you weren't inside of it!
I'm just so, so sorry that you had to go through that. Thank goodness God was watching over!
That is so scary Marci. I'm so sorry that happened to you all. I hope he is caught again, and I am so glad the Lord protected you both. Hope you get your phone back too.
What a rollercoaster of emotions! So glad that you are safe. What is this world coming to!
I know without a doubt was protecting you and Benjamin. We serve a mighty God.
I know how it feels to be scared and mad at the same time. But we do have a big God watching over us! Very well written! I'm glad you guys are okay.
omgoodness! that's scary! i'm so sorry, but you are right, thank GOODNESS you weren't in/anywhere near your car! oh man that would make me mad too! i hope you have a better week and that your phone gets replaced!!!
Im thankful that he didnt harm you or your son. How pitiful is that? Stealing a phone..actually breaking into a car?! I know its just a phone but it still is enough to get you angry. Like you said your contacts, txt, ect are in there.
God Bless
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