My encounter with a thief

I just want to say that we love you and are sending you lots of protective energy. We are here for you.

Hi Khushbu,

Wow, I am so sorry to hear of this terrifying experience. You are so brave and I am in awe of your strength, quick reaction and bravery to chase down the thief and take back your laptop. I hope that I could have the same reaction if something like this happened to me.

Though I did want to tell you that someone stole my bicycle a few months ago. It was a brand new bike that I had saved up for and was my pride and joy. I don't have a car and used my bicycle to get everywhere. It was in my boyfriend's backyard which has a locked fence around it and while we were cooking lunch, someone climbed over the fence and hauled the bike back over the fence. I was devastated. And sure that I would never see my bike again. However 10 days later, we spotted someone on my bicycle. I confronted him and told him to give it back, but he was drunk and took off on the bike. So we followed him and called the police and luckily I was able to identify the bike as mine. I got it back!

I'm sorry that this happened to you, and that you now feel unsafe in your own home. But it sounds like you have an amazing support network there - your aunt and other family members are looking out for you. You are a strong woman and while he did get away with your cell phone, you were brave enough to physically take your laptop back and this is amazing! I am so proud of you.

And as Jennifer mentioned, we are all sending you positive and protective energy.

Hugs,
Jade

I know the feeling. I lost my mobile phone when someone broke into my car when I parked for... 10 minutes. And my life was never the same, as my phone had all my life dates and activities and numbers and.... oh! Everything!

I think you were amazing by getting your laptop back, and I hope it never happens to you again. Lock the entrance doors, please. I am glad none of you got hurt. The phone will be replaced, you will see. Also. remember to use the IMEI code of your phone (there was an article a few days ago about the uses of mobile phones), to contact your dealer and render your telephone off. This way this guy will not be able to use the phone. It is not much, but it helps all society, as thieves who find out the phones they steal are useless, will not steal them anymore, hopefully.

Receive a big hug from your friend.

Jackie

Khushbu, I'm so sorry to hear about this. You are so brave. I always knew you were but to get the laptop back is very courageous. I applaud you for that and I'm relieved that nothing happened to you and your relatives. I cannot imagine how it's like to have an intruder in the house, but I can feel your pain when you say that you can't sleep and don't feel safe anymore. What is happening to this country? When a thief can enter your house in broad daylight in the presence of dwellers, it only shows how people here have become oblivious to how their behavior may affect others. I remember when I was in Nepal in the summers and we could go out at night without fear of being mobbed or nabbed. Now, I'm afraid to go out at night or even walk alone in the day time. You are one of the most courageous and bravest person I know. You give so much to the world, to Nepal, to this universe and I'm grateful for you. Keep doing what you do. I'll pray for the guy who took your belongings. He is in need of much help. We have to safe this country from lawlessness and more chaos. You're doing your part in so many ways. When many youths are leaving this country for a better future, you're here creating a better future for the country. I admire you so much, Khushbu. My love and god's light with you always. Love, Yuko

U know khushbu after a lot of saving and thinking I brought a cell phone for 350 US dollars. I had been longing for it for years and brought it against the consel of my family. I dropped it in an army canteen and they never returned it.

What pained me most was I knew where I dropped it and could do nothing about it. I realised my loss when i reached home because on the way we saw an accident and I couldn't forget the face of the boy, his lifeless body and blood dripping from his feet. I got too disturbed. I completely forgot my phone. Next day my parents went to the camp who denied any knowledge. I can understand ur frustation as I too lost all numbers.

A friend gave me his phone an ordinary phone and I am carrying that still . Got to get a new one. Can't afford an expensive one. :)

Dear Khushbu, Bravo for your courage! I am tremendously sorry for your encounter with a thief, and I have total empathy for you - I too have faced a thief in my home - I can picture your relief in capturing your computer, your frustration in losing your phone, and your fear for the safety of your home, family and community. Please know that you have our spirited support. With heart, Emily