Thanks for the suggestions ladies. I will see if any of the local organizations are offering self defense, I have always thought I should take it. I have a friend that is a single mother who would be interested as well.

As far as Mace/Pepper Spray I would definitely take classes even if it meant buying two so I could practice with one.

I really think and hope this was a random act and not a serial rapist. I am already aware but now I need to think harder about how I am protecting myself.