Why did you steal my car?

Attention car thief: I'd like to thank you for my birthday gift. I got my car back that you drowned in the canal. I have questions: Did you need my car so badly you had to steal it? Did you see the handicapped placard on the rear view mirror? Did you wonder if I had kids, because there were toys in the yard? Did you think I didn't need my car, so you just took it?

For two months, I prayed to get the car back, hoped no one got hurt and that maybe you felt guilty. I relied on family and friends for rides. On my birthday, my car was found.

I am disabled, but not an invalid. The kids can't join teams or clubs because no one can pick them up. As my car thief, you've made a major impact on my life. Thank you for your gift of trying to figure out how to get a car. One last question: Since I think you know me, why didn't you ask for a ride? I probably would've said yes.

KAREN HRITZ

Stevinson