Thursday Morning

Thursday morning at 1:14 I awoke to a shadow next to my bedroom window.  I had been hearing noise (typical) but I awoke because this noise was getting closer to me.  I caught a glimpse of a short, thin man dark skinned (Asian, African American, Hispanic- not sure) working fiercely on my bedroom window. 
I reached for my phone and called a friend.  What do I do? Luckily I have some smart friends, and he instructed me to call 911 immediately.  I did and the police came in a matter of minutes.  The man disappeared and then I caught a glimpse of him again on my patio.  While talking to the operator, I fell into a panic.  My heart started racing, and my thoughts were racing. 
The police came with blinding lights, and both of the gentlemen walked up to my door to ask for some information.  My window was damaged- the screen had been ripped into and was hanging by a loose thread. 
Two hours later I awoke to more voices outside my window.  I couldn't sleep and was sensitive to every little sound.  I looked out my window and saw that the cops had returned with someone in the back seat.  The man was pounding his feet in the back of the car, and the cops were shining a light on him.  I hoped it was the guy who had damaged my window.  A few minutes later one of the cops came up my stairs to tell me that they found the guy and I could press charges.  Yes!
The next day I went to my apartment complex to turn in the police report and see about getting my window fixed and locks checked.
Psalm 91 verse 5- "You will not fear the terror of night nor the arrow that flies by day."
I want to refuge in You, Lord.  Hide me under Your wings.
I'll be honest, this shook me up pretty badly and I haven't had the most sound sleep or pleasant dreams.  My heart goes out to people that have experienced more than what I did- rape, assault, burglary.  It is scary stuff, but I learned to respond better.  Next time (if this happens) I'll immediately call 911, and I will continue to trust deeper in the Lord's protection and peace. 
I am so thankful for people that risk their own safety for mine, cops who work late long hours, go over details, and truly fight injustice.  I've never been so grateful!