I am sorry about your car and really glad you are safe.

{Firespirit: ...and I'm surprised how defeated this makes me feel.} I am not - I know just how you feel.

My car got stolen during the early hours of 1st January 1999 - after months of malicious, senseless damage. After the initial shock wore off I was quite relieved 'cos of what happened before it got stolen. It was hard at first but I learnt to manage without my car.

Nearly three years later I still cannot face the prospect of owning another car ... I know .. I know ... stupid to allow such defeatism but I'd rather take the bus for the time being. Besides it is healthier for me to HAVE to walk and get some exercise in.

{...even if I have misplaced some of the old spunk..} I don't think you have misplaced your spunk at all. There is a huge boulder in the path and you are ... very courageously and humourously ... working out how you are going to get past it. I have every faith you will get past it too.

Take Energetic Loving Care.