Today I realized we were probably robbed last week. It has taken that long to piece together all the things that are missing. I did not lock our door last Sunday night. I know, shame on me. I went to bed and forgot to check. So, today when we were looking for our cameras so we could finish a class assignment for a couple of my kids, we realized my camera and my sons were missing. My son was positve his camera was in his room. If that is so, then that means we had strangers in our rooms while we were sleeping. Not a very comforting thought.
As we prayed tonight, I thought of how I was thankful we were robbed here in Amsterdam than back in California. There might be a lot more petty crimes here, but the thieves don’t carry guns. I thanked God that all that was taken were things. My most precious gifts are safe and unharmed. I think of all the stories of robberies where that is not the case.
We had a great conversation tonight about what really matters - people not things. I think we all left the conversation less frustrated and more thankful. Thankful we had things that could be taken, thankful just things were taken, thankful we can replace all that is gone (it may take a while), and thankful for all that we do have. May we be good stewards of what we do have:)
Hey Girl!
Sorry to hear about the stuff, but welcome to the neighborhood.
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bummer… leave a new testement for them on the front door. or leave them a “missed connection” add in the paper….”i forgot to tell you about jesus” or something.
Hi Shawna, good to see you on VOX! Dean has told me all about you. We (my wife, Rachel, and I) met Dean, Tina, and Jason in London shortly after they’d seen you earlier this year. We live in Sheffield - about 3 hours north of London. It’s cool to have some more European’s getting connected to VOX! I’ll look forward to reading more from you on your VOX!
wow, that’s crazy. glad to hear everyone is OK.
welcome to the community =)