Pretty Discouraged

Most of the time our 4-wheelers and generator (for the cabin) are kept at the small farm where Mark keeps his ultra-light plane. We found out today that one of our 4-wheelers and the generator were stolen.

Mark and I are an ordinary, average couple - we aren't particularly materialistic (yes, I know that Mark makes that claim easier than I do). Our "toys" were not the newest, the fastest, or the most expensive when we bought them. And now with me going to school, we don't have extra money at our disposal. Finances are tight and some of the things we used to enjoy have been put on hold until I graduate. But, we do enjoy our 4-wheelers and our cabin. There's not much better than a beautiful fall day spent on a trail with leaves that are changing and the sun shining.

The 4-wheeler that was stolen was our "best" one. It was Mark's and not just used for pleasure, but also plowing snow and projects that required heavier pulling. This is the second time our generator has been stolen. Last year, someone broke into our cabin and took many items that we are still trying to replace including the generator that we use for electricity. Because of that break-in, we started bringing the new generator home every time so that it would be safe. I guess it didn't make much difference.

I remember feeling very violated after our break-in at the cabin. It was hard to feel safe knowing that someone had been on our property and inside our cabin. I know that in the scheme of things, a stolen generator and 4-wheeler are not that important. We are both healthy and have been very blessed in our lives. Eventually, we will find a way to replace the items that we have lost.

In the meantime, the feelings of sadness and violation are there. It's hard for me to understand why someone thinks that it is acceptable to take what doesn't belong to them. I know that there are always reasons, but do they stop to think about the impact that it has on the people they take from?