I WANT TO LIVE TO BE A GRAND AUNT

Every day I read of more burglaries, robberies and snatch thefts taking place in our country and wonder if this is because of the economic downturn. If it is, then we will have more fearful days ahead as there are signs that more people will be laid off and there will be more jobless people around. Just yesterday, there is this piece of news that an Indian man in Ipoh was killed while fighting with 6 robbers who entered his house. Sad, isn't it? One moment he was relaxing at home and the next he has lost his life.
In a way I am thankful that I was not at home when the burglar(s) stole into my house and I am only poorer in terms of material wealth. I did not really realise it until my friend, Kamariah, pointed out to me that I am traumatised by the experience after I related to her about my waking up at around 4.00 each morning or waking up at the slightest sound. I have not been sleeping too soundly lately because I fear another visit by the burglar. I don't wish for my life to be terminated by a burglar as I want to live to be a grand aunt and see my nephews and nieces marry and have children.