Our Neighborhood

Hello,

Sunday, there was a noisy altercation across the street. Leroy, who could look out the window, told me, “Someone is arguing and others are trying to defuse it.”

Not long after that statement it became very quiet. Then in a bit there was much siren noise. Reporter Leroy said, “There are several police cars, an ambulance, and a fire truck at the scene now.”

I came to see too, observing someone laying on the ground with emergency personal around her, at least the shorts looked like something a female would wear. Curious neighbors were making their way down the street. Leroy and I were content to check it out from our second story windows.

Later that night our land lord, who knew about our flat tire, told us that at least four of the neighbors had tires slashed last night. Leroy thinks it is a nail, but he will look more closely. Now I am concerned about buying new tires and having the car sit on the street. We will be able to use the garage for both cars after this weekend when Brian comes to pick up the piano.

Our landlord has had his back van window shot out twice. He manages a number of apartments. He believes it is one of his disgruntled ex renters who wanted revenge.

It is a whole different experience to now live in a neighborhood where all the houses are close and there is not much open space. What a change from our last places of residence!

We are careful to lock our door, hoping each time that we have a key with us to get back into the house. I have decided that I must use the dead bolt so a key is required to lock.

In spite of this report, both Leroy and I feel quite comfortable here. I am not sure why, but I feel safe. I have a strong sense that this is where God wants us to be. Why I do not know. I have come to the conclusion that I may know some things, but not all. I pray to be used according to the good of all. What a life for this “country girl”! Most likely I will not walk around much at night, but I walk a lot in the daytime.

Paula

Ps Leroy did find a nail in the tire so at least we were not part of the random street attack.