Last week there were two people, a brother and sister hanging out on the pier I often go to, about five minutes from our house. You walk out to the 'boardwalk', the pier is to the left and the ferry dock to the right. I took these in August -
Granted these two were out on the pier in the middle of the night, but while they were there, four guys walked by them and two of them shot the guy! Point blank! According to the reports, the sister said they didn't know them. It's crazy!!
Our grocery store has other smaller stores around it, a UPS store, TJ Maxx etc. and the crime has gotten bad. They've put one of those cart things... I just looked it up - a mobile surveillance trailer in the parking lot. Our little town has always been safe but the crime is really increasing. It seems to be that way everywhere.
I'm one of those people who, when I'm walking toward my car, I check the reflection to see if anyone is following me. As soon as I get in, the doors are locked. I'm not panicked about it, it's just a habit I've developed.
When Beth and I were at the grocery store (the day after the shooting) there was a homeless guy hanging around us in the store. He wandered away when we went to the check out but I noticed he was following us as we headed to the car.
You know that feeling when your senses are up and your adrenaline increases? I turned around and looked directly at him and he immediately turned and walked through some cars. Honestly I thought about what I had bought and if I had some food that I could give him but I didn't really have anything like that. Just Beth's meds, some paper products...
Beth and I quickly unloaded the cart while I kept my eye on him - he was still walking away from us - and Beth? She was just happily putting things in the car, reminding me of the paper towels under the cart "Crazy Mothera!" and giggling... completely unaware of the guy.
My adrenaline was high but I stayed calm. I told her to get in the car and I'd put the cart away. I kept my eye on the guy (he was on the other side of the lot by now) and I just shoved the cart across the drive into the cart holder thing and jumped in the car. Beth is still getting into the car, half in/half out, moving her backpack, slowly getting settled. I told her to close her door and she slowly leaned out to grab it...
She honestly had no idea. I locked the doors and started the engine. Since he nowhere near us I took the time to explain about the man and how it was important to always be aware of people around you. It's something I've said to her many times over the years, but she just doesn't sense danger. And with the world the way it is, it makes me a little nervous.
On to better things - She bought some new headphones this week. She likes the kind that goes over her ears. I actually like those kind better too!
Every Sunday now Beth takes a nap after we get home from church. We usually take Sharaya and Ally out for lunch and when we get home she heads downstairs. Today I was able to get a photo. I'm glad she likes her recliner!
11 comments:
I'm so glad the Lord had His hedge of protection around you two. So scary!
I got some over the ear headphones for Christmas that I like better than in the ear. You have to be alerts these days. Beth looks so cozy!
That is really sad about that shooting right there in that beautiful part of town. Evil is everywhere. I'm vigilant like you when I'm out and about. I do sense danger. Have a good new week.
I wish our world wasn't like this, but it is. I'm so glad you were aware and you are safe.
I suspect you'll worry till the day you die. A lot depends on where you are. I don't worry about things like that much here, but I suspect if I lived in some other spots, I would be more on it.
That was scary and I know it is even more scary for you because Beth doesn't understand. I have the same habit as you with locking car doors as soon as I get in the car. Actually, as soon as I open the door to get in, I hit the lock button. Beth looks so comfortable in her chair. My recliner is my happy place, too!!
Sounds like you need a nice pet like a doberman or pitbull dog to take on outings, usually weirdos don't like to test their luck with a large dog with big jaw pressure.
A lot of the world isn't like this, just the US and the west because they are soft on crime. I spend a lot of time in Saudi, here I can go out to the mall and park at 2am without any issues, like a lot of women here do. Criminals in the Gulf are scared to death of the penalties so they stay in their lane.
That was terrible about the shooting at the pier. Also, the man at the grocery store too, I don't like that at all. Sorry the Beth doesn't notice those things. The headphones look nice. I don't like ear buds and I was able to find the earphones with the cord for my new phone. Take care.
So scary. Praying God’s protection and love.
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That sweet angel. So innocent. Glad you are with her almost always to keep an eye open. It is easy to get distracted as you're putting the groceries in the trunk, settling kids into car seats, to realize what is going on around you.
Beth's hair is just precious. Has she gone back for a trim since it was first cut shorter in the last month or two? I really like it. I need to get my behind in this week for a trim. Might go a little shorter, too.
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