[Pollster1]

You have to admit this poor gal must have been sick with fright. I got goosebumps thinking over, “for an agonizing 21 minutes, she listened to the men try to break in”. That has got to be the longest period of fright she ever experienced.

On the good side, I'll bet it was easy to pull the trigger when they finally broke in.

[momtothree]

You know... I was thinking. She was on the phone with the 911 operator (that had to be somewhat comforting) AND she had all that time to “think it out”. I mean she could mentally prepare herself to aim and fire. In no way am I saying she was as calm as a cucumber. I do think, however, the bit of time may have helped her. IMHO.