Last night's mugging
Dru and I went to Acapulco Taqueria last night (A Street Burrito place) to catch up and everything. Those burritos are delicious. Better than Chipotle and La Vic's, except La Vic's sauce.
Anyway, we were hanging out at the parking lot while they were closing when 3 dudes approached us. I think Dru and I both knew what was going down and were both prepared for it.
"What time is it?", asked one of the dudes. Basically to ask me so I could look inside my pockets or get distracted to punch me and rob us. I didn't fall for it. Luckily, I had a feeling that could've happened so I put my cell and wallet in my trunk. Dru later on said that he wished I had a watch for that question. Anyway, after answering, the 'ring leader' of the group told us to empty our pockets. We complied. Really, acting rash and violent probably would've gotten us killed.
"Don't make me shoot you!", said the guy with the T-shirt over his head as he was directing Dru to empty his pockets. I saw a thing shaped like a gun pointed towards him. I think two of the guys had guns and were threatening to shoot us if we tried anything stupid. I got scared when I saw the bulge because I felt Dru's life was in immediate danger. Mine too.
They took Dru's keys, cell phone, and wallet. What a hassle, right? He has to change his locks, cancel his cards and cell phone, and get a new Driver's License.
I had to get new keys today, since I've been using a spare.
It was a scary experience, sorta. We took it like gangstas. Just kidding. The police came, got our stuff and the whole routine.
I was very thoughtful after. Here is what I learned from the experience. There are generally 3 ways that you can think after an incident like this:
1. threatened, belittled, and violated, which leads to anger, rage, and vengeance. It makes you lose hope for people today.
2. To appreciate life more. You know, a gun or two at you and your friends does make you reflect a little more, right?
3. This way is kinda interesting because it comes only when a gracious God works in the experience. It's to see the world as a broken and corrupt place that needs guidance and love. Really, these 3 people who robbed us aren't any different than Dru and me. We're all pretty messed up. Coming from a Christian perspective, they need lots of love and people to look up to. Christians cannot be afraid or feel that they should isolate themselves to their own outings (bible studies, church, and small group outings). If Christians are gonna do that, they can never change the world, right? I feel that for the most part, that paints the picture of the conservative American Christian. Be safe, worry about doctrine and theology more than loving the people and serving the poor. We must be both. We must go to the hard places to do the hard things.
I texted the people who robbed us if they happened to reach Dru's phone.
Anyway, we were hanging out at the parking lot while they were closing when 3 dudes approached us. I think Dru and I both knew what was going down and were both prepared for it.
"What time is it?", asked one of the dudes. Basically to ask me so I could look inside my pockets or get distracted to punch me and rob us. I didn't fall for it. Luckily, I had a feeling that could've happened so I put my cell and wallet in my trunk. Dru later on said that he wished I had a watch for that question. Anyway, after answering, the 'ring leader' of the group told us to empty our pockets. We complied. Really, acting rash and violent probably would've gotten us killed.
"Don't make me shoot you!", said the guy with the T-shirt over his head as he was directing Dru to empty his pockets. I saw a thing shaped like a gun pointed towards him. I think two of the guys had guns and were threatening to shoot us if we tried anything stupid. I got scared when I saw the bulge because I felt Dru's life was in immediate danger. Mine too.
They took Dru's keys, cell phone, and wallet. What a hassle, right? He has to change his locks, cancel his cards and cell phone, and get a new Driver's License.
I had to get new keys today, since I've been using a spare.
It was a scary experience, sorta. We took it like gangstas. Just kidding. The police came, got our stuff and the whole routine.
I was very thoughtful after. Here is what I learned from the experience. There are generally 3 ways that you can think after an incident like this:
1. threatened, belittled, and violated, which leads to anger, rage, and vengeance. It makes you lose hope for people today.
2. To appreciate life more. You know, a gun or two at you and your friends does make you reflect a little more, right?
3. This way is kinda interesting because it comes only when a gracious God works in the experience. It's to see the world as a broken and corrupt place that needs guidance and love. Really, these 3 people who robbed us aren't any different than Dru and me. We're all pretty messed up. Coming from a Christian perspective, they need lots of love and people to look up to. Christians cannot be afraid or feel that they should isolate themselves to their own outings (bible studies, church, and small group outings). If Christians are gonna do that, they can never change the world, right? I feel that for the most part, that paints the picture of the conservative American Christian. Be safe, worry about doctrine and theology more than loving the people and serving the poor. We must be both. We must go to the hard places to do the hard things.
I texted the people who robbed us if they happened to reach Dru's phone.