Val ,I am soooo very sorry this happened to you.Some people have never learnt respect for other people's belongings. I hope they are caught and prosecuted!
Now, That being said....everything happens for a reason no matter how heart breaking. Ponder this and maybe you will think of a positive from it....if not now maybe some day. Maybe this turned you more toward each other...I don't know but I'm trying to help.... be blessed Val and your family.