Thanks to everyone for your kind words. It does help after something like this happens. The good news is that the police think they have the guy. They know for sure that he broke into someone else's home and there are three more robberies (including ours) that follow the same MO ( police talk...what does that stand for anyway?). Since they arrested him today and our robbery was just yesterday I have some hope that some of our things may be recovered. The last I heard was that the police were attempting to get a search warrent for his house. It would be a miracle but there is a little hope of getting something back. I'll keep you all posted on that.
I still am just so thankful for the furballs! I know 7 of my scairdy cats would have hidden. I'm sure Sammy came to check out who was in his house. He probably kept a safe distance. Leroy, on the other hand, probably helped the guy out!! He is so loving and so friendly and insists that you pay attention to him. He has no clue that anything or anyone could hurt him. He was excited that all of our drawers, and ceder chest were open. He couldn't wait to show me!! He jumped in all the drawers and ceder chest and just looked at me like ... HA... you never let me in here!!! I love that crazy cat so much! He was the one that I feared for the most. I know he helped (possibly by accident he hindered) the guy!! Anyway all the babies seem just fine, a little jumpy, but seem much better tonight. We have new glass, doorknob, and deadbolt. I feel safer now.
Thanks again for all the kindness. It meant more than you can know.
One more time...I have to thank God again for keeping my furballs safe. He is probably sick of hearing that by now!