Stupid Criminals

My bike was stolen about a week ago out from under my enclosed front porch. You can't really see in so someone must have watched my roommate put it under there or was looking around for something to take. I hoped that it was stolen because someone saw it being put under the porch. This would mean that someone in my neighborhood took it and I would likely see it around.

Well, today was that day. Not only was it someone in my neighborhood that took it but my neighbor that lives two doors down. She is an overweight, African American woman who seems to have a mental disability. I drove home from work early today because I wasn't feeling well. When I pulled up, I saw her get off the bike and stick it behind a vehicle so I couldn't see it. I approached her and nonchalantly asked her where she got the bike. Her response was that someone sold it to her. I told her that it was my bike and had been stolen. When I asked who sold it to her, she said that she couldn't tell me. I said, "well, I hope you can get your money back" and "thanks for helping me find my bike" ... and walked away with my bike which is now safe and sound in my living room.

Ugh!!! This world is so broken!!

This situation also makes me think about the students that I work with who have all types of disabilities. I do not want them to grow up and become this person. My goal is for them to become positive contributors to their community and society as a whole. I only work with my students for a limited number of years but I hope and pray that my work with them starts them on the right path. I love my kiddos. Every last one.