Last week we got a scary letter from my mom. She told of an experience my dad had. I think I'm just going to copy it here:
Dear kids I wanted to tell you something that happened to your dad
yesterday afternoon. Don't worry all turned out well but here is the
story. It is almost unbelievable. Your dad stopped at a red light coming
home from paying a bill. He was in his car. His doors were unlocked and
a juvenile about 16 or 17 climbed into the back seat and put a gun to
your dad's head and made him drive to a place that was a little rough.
He gave him his money and his GPS and His phone. Take the stuff and go
but he did not. He climbed into the front seat and put the gun to dad's
head and said there is one bullet in this gun lets shoot it and see if
the one will come up and kill you. So the boy calked it and shot but
click then he did it again and Dad decided when he heard the click again
he was going to fight. Well he pulled the trigger again and click. Dad
grabbed his hand that had the gun and pinned the boy's arm with the gun
so he could not use it. He held the boy's arm for a long time. The boy
kicked and they had quite a tussle. The boy broke the front window and
cut his knee a bit but dad still held him. He finally dropped the gun
and dad picked it up. The boy yelled it has no bullets. He was screaming
the whole time they were fighting. Dad was stronger. They both got out
of the car. While they were struggling dad called out to the people
around call the police but they just all went into their houses. One car
pulled up and looked inside and smiled and went on his way. One woman
finally called. The boy got out of the car and wanted his gun back. Dad
said no way and the boy picked up a big rock which he could barely hold
and said he was going to bash his head in. The police came around the
corner he saw them and turned to run and then there was another police
car on the other side. They subdued him and took him in. Dad spent 4
hours filling out papers at the police office. He has to go to court on
February 25th. The boy said no one is going to help you here and he was
right. I think the neighbors all knew him. but thank goodness one lady
had the guts to call and she then warned the boy to get out and not hurt
dad or things would go bad for him. She told him the police were on
their way. but he wanted the gun back so bad that he didn't heed her.
Dad said there were about 10 police there. four surrounded the boy and
the others kept an eye out for neighbors who might be give them
trouble. So that is most of the story. He kept saying he was going to
kill dad. Dad said he was not scared he said it seemed like a dream. He
was calm. The robber didn't like that so he tried to scare him other
ways. Dad has a little mark on his cheek because of the fight but it is
hardly noticeable. I told heavenly father I would not pick at the stupid
things that dad did ever again. I am human so I will probably forget
and be annoyed again but for now the whole situation scared me and made
me realize how much I loved your dad. I think what could of happened and
I thank my Heavenly Father for sparing your dad. I just wanted you to
know we are both fine and we both feel protected and we feel great. So
maybe I should not have written to you all but I think it is better that
you do. I know you will see how brave your dad is and he stayed calm
the whole time. I think that is what made the kid so mad. It is amazing
that such a thing could happen. People get so desperate and this boy was
just plain mean. Well I love and miss you all. Your dad truly is a
great man with much strength and honor. He just wanted to beat the kid
but he restrained himself. I wish I had that much mastery over my self. I
just don't and loose it when I get stressed. Well I love you all. Don't
worry we are great. I respect your dad a great deal and I am so
thrilled that I have him here with me. Take care. I love you all mom
Of course reading this letter was just scary. I felt so upset and sick to my stomach, followed by lots of anger. How dare someone try to hurt my dad! Followed by, My Dad is AWESOME!
Life is so fragile. Experiences like this help you remember what is really important in life. After I read the letter I didn't care about the trivial things, just grateful that my parents are alive and for all they have done for me. My dad always has been an example to us as someone who can remain calm in the most stressful situations. I have no doubt that the Holy Ghost was guiding him and helping him remain calm. Our blessing of the week! They have 2 weeks left, please come home safe!
Happy Holidays 2019!
5 years ago
