So thankful that you're okay. I received a very thought provoking email just the other day about self protection in the home. They recommended keeping cans of wasp/hornet spray where every person in the home knew and could get to and use should they ever be faced with an intruder. That spray has quite a range and will definitely extend the amount of time you'll have for your next move. Perhaps those of us who get lost in our own world while watchin' that needle go up and down should move further back into the room and be facing the door when we raise our heads...put a can within reach of your chair and remember to have a phone handy at all times. Of course, a 38 or a shotgun will work just as well for some of us...but, you have to be able to get to it to use it! We all need to take time to plan for a what if...it might save our life.
Thanks so much for bringin' this up...unpleasant as it is, it is truly a community service message.