Am I safe? -- Update

[Jenster]

Hi everyone!

I wanted to post a follow-up to my "Am I safe?" thread, which I have asked a moderator to remove because of the specificity of my situation. (In short, I thought perhaps the involved parties might stumble upon it -- either now or in the future -- and become offended, which I wouldn't want.)

Anyway, I see that a moderator has chosen to close the thread, and I wanted to assure everyone here it was not due to your responses or postings. I really appreciated all your advice.

So the update is: My roommate and I have had some communication about the situation. It's funny how people can each be trying to do the right thing but it's not what the other person is hoping for. So I think we're at the point of recognizing there are good intentions on both sides. That doesn't mean this won't happen again, though, so I am indeed exploring options to move out.

By God's grace, my roommate and her friend have decided to go out of town this weekend, so I am expecting a peaceful weekend. IF I decide not to move, I will look into the door handle replacement idea. It does appear that there are two Phillips screws that I could possibly unscrew and put another door handle on. Unfortunately, I think that doing so could create a conflict with my roommate (she'll wonder why I feel the need for a lock), so I am still weighing that option.

God bless you all. I'm feeling much better today.

 

[ido]

Thanks for the update. I'm glad there is some communication going on there. I have full confidence that you will prayerfully make the right decisions regarding your living situation.

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[justanobserver]

IF I decide not to move, I will look into the door handle replacement idea. It does appear that there are two Phillips screws that I could possibly unscrew and put another door handle on. Unfortunately, I think that doing so could create a conflict with my roommate, so I am still weighing that option.

God bless you all. I'm feeling much better today.

hey. glad your feeling better.

yep, its only 2 phillips screws holding the knob on and they will be on the inside of the room. takes about 10 minutes total to do. as you take off the old one, look at how everything went together - that will help you in putting the new one on and it working properly.

as far as your roomate - if she has no business in your room, especially when your not home, and she has honorable intentions towards you, she should have no reason to get upset.

 

[dluvs2trvl]

glad to hear things are better at least for the weekend and that you are exploring options for the future

 

[ido]

hey. glad your feeling better.

yep, its only 2 phillips screws holding the knob on and they will be on the inside of the room. takes about 10 minutes total to do. as you take off the old one, look at how everything went together - that will help you in putting the new one on and it working properly.

as far as your roomate - if she has no business in your room, especially when your not home, and she has honorable intentions towards you, she should have no reason to get upset.

He's right, it's pretty easy. I can do it, so I'm sure you could too, if you tried.

 

[country woman]

I am still praying for your situation

 

[FlatpickingJD]

It sounds like you've got a pretty good handle on things now; I'm glad to hear it.

 

[Jenster]

He's right, it's pretty easy. I can do it, so I'm sure you could too, if you tried.

You haven't seen me with tools! Just kidding. I think I might be able to handle a few screws.

Thanks for your continued prayers and encouragement. You guys are AWESOME.

 

[hope4today]

Sorry Jenster, I missed this. I think I have to stop using the 'faves' button cos I forget to check for new threads

You've got heaps of good advice here so nothing more to add right now except I wanted you to know that I will be praying for you. You have shown yourself to be a wise woman who seeks and hears the voice of God so I know you will hear him this tme too.

Bless you heaps



( I think I better go check for other threads now )

 

[soccerdad66]

I only vaguely remember your other post, but I certainly hope things work out for you.

 

[Jenster]

Thanks, soccerdad. Much appreciated!

 

[justanobserver]

so, jen - whats the latest? did you change the lock or did you move?

 

[Jenster]

Hi justanobserver! Thanks for the follow up! Nothing going on yet. The friend who I might move in with has been out of town, but she's coming back this week. So I hope to talk with her and get this all sorted out. I figured if I'm not moving, I'll do the lock thing. My roommate's bf hasn't been around, so, thankfully, I haven't felt so worried lately.