I don't like sad posts. I don't like whining posts. But I will burst if I don't say something about this…
Mister Lovee and I are ridiculously private people, and we never have visitors. Ever. We live on a safe, sleepy, dead end street.
Yesterday we found that we were missing a huge, handmade antique sign. As far as we know, the only people who have ever seen that sign are me, Lovee and someone who did work for us. No one else knows this sign exists…
Luckily I took a picture of it last year, when I was thinking of hanging it in my studio. It is huge, solid wood and heavier than heavy…
Last year, Mister Lovee gave the sign to me, for my new office on our property. It has HUGE sentimental value to me. I begged for it for 9 years, and then he gave it to me last year. It was a grand gesture, for him to part with his sign and give it to me… Yes, it would still be under the same roof, but it would be mine, in my office…
Anyhow, my office is almost done, and I went to get the sign last night in our shed. I had originally had it propped up in my office, but since the office is under construction, Mister Lovee put it in the shed and covered it. This shed has been a safe place to put things for over 30 years…
It was gone.
Vanished….
We searched the entire property all night, until the sun came up. Nothing.
Stealing from someone… How can anyone do it? Go onto someone's property and take?
That feeling, of violation of privacy, is sitting here with me right now. I am angry and sad and overwhelmed…
The sign is a material thing… I would love to have it back.
But, I would rather have back my sense of security…
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We don't know who took the sign. We don't even know if it was the person who did work for us. We hope it wasn't, and we don't want to accuse.
Mister Lovee reported the incident to the Sheriff's office so that in case it turns up in some antique store, there will be a record…
We will slowly forget about the sign one day, if we never get it back…
But, we will always feel that tinge of panic, that someone could come here and take from us. The idea of someone trolling through our property and snooping around will come into our minds every time we want to go somewhere. (The thought makes me feel sick to my stomach)
My first boyfriend, Nathaniel gave me a bracelet when we were young teens. It was delicate and beautiful. It had ends that looked like antique silverware. It said, "I love you Vanessa," inside of it. A girl who was a friend stole it and wore it to school. I saw it on her wrist in class. When I went to ask her about it, it had disappeared off of her wrist and I never saw it again. I think about it all the time.
When it comes down to it, it isn't about the material possession. It is that rotten feeling you feel, when you are stolen from. And, I must say, it is a very rotten horrid feeling…
My Mom had her wedding rings and all of her family heirloom pictures stolen out of the first house her and my Dad bought. The burglars led their way through the house with matches, and every few steps there was a match on the carpet, with a singe going through the carpet…
40 years later, the feeling of being broken in to comes back to life when she recalls it…
Letting go is the key. But how do you get back the feeling of security?
Thank you for reading my words today.
In the grand scheme of things, this doesn't matter, we move on. We are safe and healthy and well. Some people might think, oh, it's just an old sign. But for the first time, we feel a lack of security in our magical parcel of land in the desert. And, boy oh boy, does it feel rotten for the moment…
🖤,V
ps: There are many antique shops in our area and I am letting all my antique shop owner friends know about this sign (in case it turns up at one). If you happen to see this sign at a shop (or anywhere really), please take a moment to contact me. Thank you! It weighs 60+ lbs. and is about 4.5 feet wide…
That truly is the worst feeling. How do you feel safe again, or trust a stranger? Always wondering….. I don’t like that feeling at all!
I hope that you will have a sense of peace and security again soon and that your lovely sign turns up!
Denise
I won’t share our similar story, but I do understand too well what you’re feeling. I hope your sign shows up NOW!
That stinks.
I’m so sorry someone so very lovely as yourself has been touched by such a dark thing as theft. It makes me angry and want to stand with you on this. And for an antique sign that, frankly, has more sentimental value to you than any monetary value to anyone else.
I have been stolen from and it is a terrible feeling, especially when the thief is a supposed friend. None worse. The suspicion, the mistrust, and eventually the loss of friendship. It is a very high price for a thing.
I hope your sign comes back to you Vanessa. I will pray it does.
To have this happen to someone like yourself who has such a warm, loving, joyous and generous spirit, is beyond words. I’m glad that you and Mr. Lovee have each other and I’m glad he is at the Sherriff’s station!
The whole situation is so sad and bad and unfortunate – You have my sympathies and wishes for the return of your sign and your sense of well-being and security.
OH Vanessa!!!
I’m so very sorry that you had this happen!! I can’t even begin to imagine what you are experiencing.
I sincerely hope you get the sign back!!
Kylee
That is just awful, I am so sorry.
My uncle lives near Marana and has quite the tightknit community so I’ve forwarded this post to him to send around so you’ll have some extra eyes open for it.
I am so sorry to hear this happened to you. It IS such a violation of your privacy and security. To think that it might be this handyman, someone with whom you are familiar, makes the situation all the worse. Being able to trust is a gift – and it is remarkably sad how often that gift is abused by others who are too selfish and mean to realize that. I do so hope you are able to find this sign and that you are soon able to regain your sense of safety and well-being. I am sure Mr. Lovee and all your family and friends will be able to assist you with this. 🙂 All the best, Theresa
So sorry for you Vanessa. That is awful. I truly hope your sign turns up or the person who took it feels shamed into popping it back …
I am so sorry! I don’t understand why some people feel they have to take something that doesn’t belong to them…the point is that this sign belonged to you & Mr. Lovee, and for someone to take that away from you is so wrong and unfair. Sometimes bad things happen to good people 🙁
I truly hope your sign shows up. It’s an awful feeling, having things stolen…knowing that someone was snooping around in your belongings and took what wasn’t theirs. You end up feeling unprotected..and like you can’t trust anyone. I wish you the best of luck in finding your sign, hopefully someone will see it and bring it back to you.
I am so sorry. 🙁 I can’t imagine how awful that must be. Rest assured if that sign somehow turns up in my area I’ll let you know ASAP. Best of luck catching the rotten-awful mean man. :/
I am so sorry this happened to you! You’re right, its not so much a material thing but a feeling of lost security. I hope it shows up again soon! ((hugs))
Oh no! I’m so sorry. Thank you for sharing, as you now have tons of people that will keep their eyes peeled. I hope the sign finds its way back to you very soon and that this is the last time you have to feel this way.
I know this feeling all too well and it enrages and fills you. I pray that someone will do the right thing. That their conscience will be pricked and it will be returned. I’m so sorry. Hugs!!!!
It really does just make you sick. I’m sorry this happened to you. We always want to think the best of others and so many times they disappoint us. Take care and try not to let it change the way you live your life. Hugs!
Vanessa:
I know there’s nothing I can say to give you back your security. I wish there were. But I can say that I know exactly what you’re going through. Many years ago, an ex-boyfriend broke into my childhood home and took my beloved Fender Telecaster. I eventually got it back, but not only did the incident shake my sense of security, but somehow, it kind of tainted my guitar.
I hope that you get your sign back. But mostly, I hope you and Mr. Lovee regain your sense of security.
My thoughts are with you today:
Kim
Gerushia’s New World
(Formerly Garden Painter Art)
Let’s all hope that you get your sign back and that your feeling of security and your trust in mankind is restored. Please?!
I totally understand the loss of security and peacefulness!!! It does come back but there will always be a little place in your heart and mind that will wonder. I am so sorry you had to experience this. I have and it still pains me if I dwell on it.
Hugging you dear one
SueAnn
Oooh Vanessa, how sad about your sign… I know what you mean, it is a material object but nevertheless, it is YOURS and has sentimental meaning to you…I do tend to believe the old saying about what goes around comes around… I have no use for thieves! I do so hope you get it back…I just found your blog and I LOVE it! I also LOVE Halloween! Is it too late to sign up for your Halloween party? I am signing up as a follower right now! Please email if you get a chance about the Halloween party… Bisous… Julie Marie
Sorry to hear about this Vanessa. I know what it feels like for something to be stolen by someone you know. I hope you are able to locate your sign very soon. Take care!
Oh no, Vanessa…..it’s a horrible feeling, being stolen from. And I agree with you, it’s not the ‘thing’ it’s the feeling, and the meaning of it. I doubt your lovely old sign will show up all the way across the country in our wee mountain town, but if I ever do spot it, I’ll be sure to let you know!
Feel better soon, Miss fanciful….and know that there are far more good eggs in the world, than rotten. (I’m just sorry you had a run in with one of the spoiled eggs!)
Oh no Vanessa, that is a horrible feeling and I’m so sorry you have to feel it 🙁 And to have something taken that is so special to you both, I am so sorry. I hope you find your sign and other belongings (even though I know that feeling might never go away). Why do people do things like that, I’ll never understand.
Big hugs V,
Jamie 🙂
Vanessa, this is awful. I have never understood why people steal. I do hope you find your sign, and your security
Man of us have experienced this sort of thing I had a whole collection of art and scilpture not returned after an exibition, and many similiar things, its awful. Many years ago when mountain bikes were exspensive my hubby had his stolen, it was chained, but they must have come back with bolt clippers. We were so outraged we posted sinotes in all the local shops etc, and as it was unusual we made it too hot to handle , it was eventually stripped and dumped, we got the frame back, it was some satisfaction they never got to enjoy their wicked ill gotten gains. I totally understand the privacy thing, here on the Island we use to literally leave our doors unlocked as neighnours watched for each other too. Alas no more.
so sorry about the awful spelling, when I got upset for you, the spelling went out the window. Lindax
I’m so sorry this happened to you. How awful. I empathize with what you’re going through. I had something stolen from me from a friend. I would have given it to her- had she asked. It’s about trust…
Oh no. I am so sorry V…for the both of you. You probably won’t forget about the sign ever…and the feeling of being violated is just overwhelming. I know. I once had a wonderful vintage garden gnome taken right out of the yard after a snow storm. I was so sad about it at the time (and very freaked…I kept watching all the windows for a long while) and I still am very sad about my little guy…it’s hard to describe the yucky feeling you get when you think of it again (also? That gnome was HEAVY so I hope it gave the thief back problems) I think it’s so confusing because we are not people who would do that to someone else…so it’s such a violation. I wish I had some advise about feeling more secure…all I can think of is to lock everything away…but I’m not sure that works. I am sending you lots of hugs and love so that you feel safer soon…
Mean people & thieves stink.
Big time.
🙁
XOXOXOX
So sorry about your sign. I hope it is found. I don’t understand people who can just take things from others. Hugs, Bobbi Jo
Oh I’m so sorry!! 🙁
It’s even more terrible when apparently your trust was taken advantage of.
I can feel how much you love your house, how it is your haven, and it must really feel terrible that it has been invaded this way.
Hope you can feel safe again really soon.
That’s awful Vanessa! I feel for you I really do. I hope you get your good feelings about your lovely home back soon and don’t let this person spoil what you and Mr Lovee have got there. Sadly, not everyone is good. That’s the simple truth and that is what is hard to take.
It’s not letting them get to you that is the trick. You are good at magic-you can do it!
Sarah xx
oh I am sooo sorry that this has happened to you..many of us have had thefts and break-ins to deal with..mainly people use the money for drugs…bad karma to the thief!!!!
Hello,
I’ve never posted before, but I so understand, as many others do.
Things bring pleasure, but in the end they are merely just things.
I hope you soon once again feel secure and comfortable in your beautiful home.
I have only recently been reading your blog, but I completely understand the privacy issue. I too am the same way, and it doesn’t matter what the object is or the monetary value… fact is, your space was invaded. There is no worse a feeling than that!
That said, I always believe that some how some way, those objects have a way of of coming back home where they were meant to be in the first place…
Dearest Vanessa, I am ever so sorry. The feeling of being violated is just the worst. I have made a little voodoo doll of the thief…if you see some one walking around grabbing his right shoulder, then his stomach, and then his family jewels, you will have found the culprit….just wanted to make you smile. **blows kisses** Deb
argh. How absolutely dreadful. I know the feeling of being invaded … we’ve had three (count ’em THREE) break ins. It’s the most awful feeling.
If you have a local paper, you might think about putting an ad in the ‘wanted’ or the ‘announcements’ section. It would be cheap – and usually a lot of people read those ads.
I’m sorry to hear of your theft. It’s such a nasty thing to have happen.
Oh V!!!!
That is so stinky stinky stinky poop-filled shoes stinky.
It is SICKENING when people steal things. My gosh—NOTHING (almost nothing) makes me madder than stupid people who take what is not theirs.
Still, how sad would it be to have the kind of rotten black soul of someone who would do that? You don’t want other people’s things, take them, keep them, sell them—whatever do people DO with these things, anyway??—-and look at yourself happily in the mirror in the morning. You avoid your own eyes and reflection because you know you have a gross little worm in your heart.
Oh!!! And if ANYONE tampered with my pets, I’d be hoppin’ mad. Do NOT use my fur babies as accessories to a crime, thank you very much. Don’t you wish Baby could talk??
My main concern would be your SAFETY, Vanessa! The kinds of folks who steal are the kinds of folks who make bad and sad decisions. Frequently, they don’t think, and do awful things in the spur of the moment. The fear of being caught often outweights their shreds of humanity. I would be terrified that the person (s) would come back, and you or Lovee might be around when they do. I hope Hope HOPE you two would never be subject to violence or anything like that, but DO please take some precautions.
I’m sure you’ve thought of all of that, but I like to worry. I’m an expert worrier.
Anyway—I hope nothing else TOO dear is gone from you. And I SO agree—it’s not the material thing, it’s the love of the thing that is gone. Then, it’s the sadness and violation left over after you realize it was kidnapped. Kidnapped, no less, from your ‘safe’ home. Nothing is worse than having your private, precious sanctuary invaded.
I’m sure the person will pay in spades in some karmic way. That’s sad, because you usually get back even MORE ugliness when you do ugly things.
Stay shiny.
You are so loved.
Stay safe.
-Laura
That’s an awful feeling and I’m so sorry it happened to you. My friend who was a DJ had all of her CD’s & equipment stolen…her entire livelihood/business. She felt completely violated and vulnerable. I’m sure that is what you are feeling as well.
{{HUGS}} – hope you regain that sense of trust and lighthearted feeling soon…not to mention that cute sign.
how very horrible! i know that you will get this sign back!!! just the feeling i have i guess. i bet it turns up somehow, someway. this is a terrible thing to happen. i hope that you are able to get through this. i am so very very sorry!!
april
Oh Vanessa, I’m so sorry to hear your sign was stolen. That IS ONE of the Worst feelings in life. I’ve had three cars stolen in my life so I know a little bit about how you feel. But vintage signs hold so much more of our heart then a car. I agree whole heartedly with Rooty toot Rhonda Roo…mean people and thieves STINK!!! I’m also poking some pins in Deb’s voodoo doll for you. I hope you get your beloved sign back and it’s OK to have a negative post every now and then…WE WILL STILL LOVE AND ADORE YOU!!!!!!
xoxo Cori
If it was that man, rather than a stranger, he stole more than the sign and your sense of security – he stole your sense of trust and belief in the goodness of people. That’s hard. I’ve been there. Anyone who feels betrayed like that never quite regains their ability to fully trust others again. Instead of having a sense of wonder, you wonder… will the this one do what that one did? It can suck the joy right out of you. I’m sending you my special invisible Sprinkles of Happy that may help overcome the bad feelings so you can replace them with thoughts of the goodness that is still out there in the world. Happy
Oh Dear V, I know exactly how you are feeling. We had our car broken into and then discovered things missing from inside our house! The thought of some stranger touching my son’s things as well as ours was just so sickening and disturbing! I even bought myself a new handbag because I didn’t want to use the one they went through. To some sense of security back we adopted a puppy whom our old dog is teaching the guarding ropes very well 🙂 I do hope you feel safe and secure again soon and also get your belongings back! My thoughts are with you sweet
***Blessed Be***
hmmm… i see. I’m sorry that such a thing has happened to you and yours dear. I also hope that your able to recover some semblance of peace and comfort in your everyday lives. Good luck with everything dear. [hugs]
Vanessa:
I’ve already commented on this post, but I just can’t get this theft out of my mind.
I know it’s a huge longshot, but due to my location, I’m fortunate that I shop at some of the biggest antique/flea markets in the country. I go to the Pasadena Rosebowl show every month and the Long Beach show is this weekend. Again, it’s a longshot, but I have made a scan of your sign and I am going to keep my eyes open. Really, it wouldn’t be that odd for a great old sign to show up at the Rosebowl show. Oh how I wish I could do more.
Hang in there:
Kim
Gerushia’s New World
(formerly Garden Painter Art)
Ah….I share your pain. We, too, recently were robbed. It’s not what was taken, materially, but indeed the feeling of violation and for me utter sadness, coupled with moments of pure rage. Standing by your side in solidarity……keep your smile!! 🙂
Oh my goodness, Vanessa – I hope you regain your stolen property. It is a lovely sign and I understand just how you are feeling.
I am so sorry. We have had things stolen in the past & it really sucks. The feeling is awful.
I am so sorry to hear you are going through this. It is truly a horrible feeling.
I was burglarized several years ago. I am still saddened when I forget for a moment and look for something I used to have. I will never get over the loss of my college ring (a big deal – I went back to school as an adult and it was both a huge sacrifice and huge accomplishment)and the Barbie watch my grandmother gave me the year I learned to tell time.
I felt so horrible I was afraid to leave my house – afraid they’d come back for the rest. I finally had to get an alarm and now won’t live without one.
Sad – that another person could do that to someone.
It is so sad that so many of us have been stolen from. I have alarms on
both of my homes and set them and re-check and act insane about safety. So,
it makes things sort of double worse… Alas, the sign was in a shed
outside during the last of the office construction… Poor sign, lost out there
in the world…
I just feel out of sorts and sickened that someone we knew and trusted
would steal from us. We have felt safe here for years and years… We have
helped the man who stole from us. We have been nothing but kind to him…
That is what hurts, and the sense of violation….
I am so sorry that you and so many others have felt this same feeling. It
is just rotten to the core… Many Hugs, V
I’m so so sorry. Our house was broken into while I was home recently and money stolen and I’ve been afraid ever since. Home is sanctuary and safe haven and when it’s broken into it feels like YOU’VE been violated. I’m so sorry and am praying right now that you get your sign back.
oh i sooo do understand – it is breaking into your safe haven and touching things and taking things that are not theirs to touch or take. i must say, that with this sign being in the shed, under wraps and temporarily, it seems rather “odd” that it should be found and stolen, especially with it being so heavy and all. premeditation. i say, stalk that visitor fella – see where HE keeps his stuff – make him feel funny, maybe he will get stupid and make a silly move
or not, if it isn’t him – though a GOOD friend would want to put your fears to rest and let you take a look around their place, if you were real nice when you asked and they had nothing to hide
oh = and good good luck
i hope such a fun sign returns to your lives
Oh how awful! my stomach feels icky for you both! I hope something wonderful happens tomorrow to take your mind off of it!
Sweetest Vanessa & Mr. Lovee,
I’m so saddened to read this. Nothing is sacred anymore & what makes it worse is the violation of ya Home Sweet Home. I know whatcha mean by the rotten feelings ya having over being stolen from. I had my necklace which held my Cross,Mary,St.Christopher,and 2 heart charms stolen from me. What made me even more sad about it being stolen was this necklace was a replacement necklace because the first one was stolen. All the items were blessed by a priest my Grandfather knew.
Some people have no sense of dignity or respect for others. I’m praying ya sign and other items will return safely to ya & Mr. Lovee. Please know it’s ok to be angry & sad. It’s a loss and it’s ya feeling of trust in humanity that’s been shaded. God knows ya have a huge heart and I’m sure if they had asked ya, Ya could’ve helped them find something similar for them to have.
Love & Giant Hugs,
Poetic Dreams~
This is so sad, Vanessa,
I do hope your sign turns up somewhere. It can’t be too far away from your place…probably in somebodies house or inside something. Pray that it will turn up. (It is odd that it was stolen very soon after you blogged about one of your favorite antique places to shop.) Our house was broken into years ago and my senior high school sapphire ring was stolen. We had gone on a weekend trip and I forgot to put it on my finger. You never get over loosing sentimental valuables you treasure.(Even the recent doll auction I went to I bought some porcelain half dolls, and someone right under the nose of the auctioneer switched dolls from my box into theirs…I am still trying to get the auctioneer to figure out who did it and slap their hands!) Gosh! Why do there have to be MEAN people in the world??!!But yes, your safety is of the utmost importance. My sister was asleep, sick in bed as a teenager…she was alone in the house…she heard noises…her bedroom door opened…the guy looked at her…said to someone else “We gotta go…” and they left. When she told me what happened, I looked at her, and I told her exactly what the guy looked like…and she said “yes” It was uncanny…but sisters sometimes have that E.S.P. connection. I am just so sorry. =(
Teresa
People are so rotten! My daughter had her car stolen last year. The police found it, but she had to have the locks rekeyed. It cost her a fortune. Hope you find your sign. Unfortunately, it sounds like it must be someone who knew where it was. But you are right, you can’t accuse. Good luck.
Denise
It is not really the sign, although you are sad to lose it, but the idea that someone was walking on your property, making free with the buildings you live and work in while you were gone, or even worse, while you were sleeping.
I am sorry, these kinds of things hurt the soul so much! I hope you find your sign!
Erin 🙂
I’m so sorry for you!
Like so many others, I totally understand your feelings! A few years ago someone came up to my FRONT door and tried to carry away a very heavy cement statue and instead ended up breaking in on the front sidewalk. I was so upset because it possessed memories of my fater helping me bring it home.
Then another time I found cigarette butts in my birdbath! Other times it was my flowers being pulled out of the ground or my 4th of July little flags being broken off the fence! I assume the person has either moved on or grown up because nothing has happened for quite awhile.
Or maybe my 164 lb dog that I now have has something to do with it!? Hmmmmmm
Hello Miss Vanessa,
I really hope you get this awesome sign back.
~ Gabriela ~
I’m sorry this has happened to you. I hope you find the sign…be sure to check eBay too.
creep.
karma will find you.
enjoy the day, v.
xo
e
Miss Vanessa,
So sorry. Our hearts go out to you.
Big hugs from our house to yours
Leslie & the girls(Kali,Grace,Ella & Ava)
Oh, Vanessa. I do hope it turns up, but yes, it is the loss of your sense of security that is so difficult to move on from…to learn to trust again is not an easy task. Many hugs from the West…
I dont understand why someone would want just the sign, I mean I bet you have all kinds of special stuff around. Why just the sign.unless they knew it was worth some money.
One time my dad noticed something small missing from his shed,,didnt think about it to much ,then months later another tool was missing,finally he locked his shed and he did see who tried to take but who knows what all they did take over the years. I hope you find it hidden somewhere on your property and that you guys just forgot you placed it there.
I guess people steal anything now days for no good reason but just to cause trouble.
Praying for your peace and safety, with love, Barb
Vanessa, what a terrible feeling that must be. To not feel completely safe where you live.. I hope you will find your treasures back and feel a little bit safer again every day. *hug*
That makes me sick, sick, sick! I pray your sign and sense of safety return soon. I don’t understand why anyone would violate another’s space and privacy…..I guess we can’t understand people who are not in their right mind.
Hugs,
Tracie
Sorry this happened to you Vanessa. I’m always telling my husband to lock the doors to the car and house. One night when I was alone with the baby I heard someone trying to get in the backdoor~I assume it was Mark coming home but it wasn’t. I felt very angry and scared for my safety.
Having and my purse stolen (credit cards, checks and soc. sec. card) I know what that feels like. I’d be so tempted to show up at that persons house/business and flat out ask if he had the sign and let him know that you reported it missing to the local Sheriff.
Hope you get that sign back~
Horrible, horrible to have your life violated. I keep remembering the heart shaped quarts stone I purchased after my mother died. A so called friend stole it from me.
I wonder, can you put an ad on Craig’s list about this with out giving out your personal information? Personally, I take a ride over the that workers house and go right to his door and ask if by chance he saw anything. It is a sad notion that someone would want something so much that belongs to another person and just take. It was material, but it was your possession.
Oh, how perfectly awful….not the loss of the sign (although losing something of such sentimental value is hard)…but having one’s faith in human nature shaken is just terrible; like losing a little piece of ourselves.
And it’s even worse when the person who’s betrayed us is someone we liked, helped and trusted. Been there, done that, as they say. It feels like not only have they robbed us of material goods, but they’ve made us a little more cynical, a little less trusting – and that’s a much greater loss than any material possession they could steal.
Anyway, I just wanted to say that whether or not you see the sign again, it’s far more important that you retain your sense of trust and security, your positive and giving nature. Don’t let them diminish that.
Hugs,
~ Carolee
Dear Vanessa… I have to tell you that my heart is heavy reading about this grave violation of not only your privacy but your sense of security and trust in others….
I can identify with what you are going through…. I have had things taken from my back yard… trees dug up and trees cut up…. all this would happen while we were gone to the grocery or out for the evening….
The person who did it even admitted it to the police but claimed the property was hers…. it was in fact our property when we moved in…. so the police did nothing …. they said she had to be caught…. I was even told by a neighbor that she used to come into the house when the previous owners were not at home…. we changed our locks when we moved in thank goodness…
We have now resorted to security cameras…. which she complains immensely about…. me thinks she protests tooooooo much…
While you may never gain back that sense of well being…. some days I do good but get feelings of panic when I see her in and around the property line…. the cameras do help…. it does allow a feeling of some type of security especially when you leave your home …. perhaps this is something you might want to consider…. safety is an issue … definitley….
To have something that you cherish taken from you be it material or not is and can be devastating…. especially if its from someone you care a great deal about….
Sad to say having to install security systems is becoming a reality in our world…. that others feel they have a right to violate ones sense of security is beyond comprehension…
LOTS OF HUGS TO YOU
JO
I’m so sorry your sign got stolen. I remember when I was a young teen our apartment got robbed. They stole some of my mom’s jewelry that meant a lot to her.
I know the feeling of being violated. Hopefully, the sign will turn up. I feel it’s bad karma to steal things, so the person will get what’s coming to them.
I was just catching up on posts, Vanessa. I am so sorry, that feels awful and I can only imagine how violated it makes you feel. Recently I got a new telephone number because I found out that someone, who I don’t know, was handing using mine. It was so sketchy, and I thought if only the people who steal things used their smarts for good instead of harm.
Karen
Miss Vanessa, I am beyond sorry…we all like to hope that home is the one place we feel “safe”.
Once that space is violated we never again feel quite the sense of comfort and complacency that we had prior to being invaded. Who gives anyone the right to steal from another??
I do hope that you get your sign back, and I also hope that the rouges who did indeed abscond with your sign are soon strung up as they should be!
Sweet Vanessa, this makes me so sad and so mad! Twyla
Vanessa,
I do hope the sign will be found. Sadness when people have to do such mean things.
Oh how truly rotten. I hope that somehow some way your sign, and the simplicity of trusting other people is restored to you.
Sorry to hear about your dreadful experiment. You are right, the object in itself is just an object even if it has a sentimental value; but, the feeling, the terrible feeling of violation is one difficult to get over (is my English understandable??).
Feeling secure is important – I pray you get back that feeling of safeness soon.
Thinking of you.
I’m so sorry to hear this has happened to you. Sending support through the internet ether.
That’s nauseating.
There is one craft show that I do every year, and every year, there is one lady that always, always steals things. I can never catch her in the act, but I know who she is. This is the first year that I whirled around and caught her before she entered my tent and gave her a gritted smile and a “Can I help you?”. She fled.
I hope you get your sign back. 🙁
It is a feeling like rape to be burglarized. You never feel safe in that house again and you feel violated. If you have flea mkts. in the area, the sign could show up there too or it could have been fenced and could wind up anywhere in any state. I lost all my family jewelry in a burglary and it was marked. I never got anything back. Hopefully you will get it back. Take pictures of everything you own and store them in a safe deposit box or locked fire proof box in a safe in the attic. It’s a mixed blessing living far out like that. Contact every dealer and thrift shop you know of, make flyers and post them in every place you can think of. Does the Tucson PD have art detectives that can snoop around for you?
PS. Check eBay-my brother found our ancestors’ photos for sale on there from 3000 miles away!! If you have a Penny Saver in your area, look at that, also any other online second hand dealer place like Ruby Lane, etc.
It is a horrible feeling.
I’m very sorry.
Hi Vanessa….did you ever get your sign back….just read this post and am wondering if there were any more developments…hope you found it though…