Thank a Police Officer Day (not to be confused with Police Week or Law Enforcement Appreciation Day) is always the third Saturday in September, making it this coming weekend on the 16th! Some people go all out for TAPO Day and some don’t acknowledge it at all. I personally think it’s an awesome opportunity to … Continue reading thank a police officer day {09.16.23}
how to support a fellow blue family after a critical incident
Earlier this year I wrote this post about my officer’s critical incident and what I found helped me in the midst of his OIS (officer involved shooting). So many of you reached out saying that you could relate and that you found it helpful. This is heartbreaking, because so many of our blue family members … Continue reading how to support a fellow blue family after a critical incident
NEW BOOK RELEASE! “the praying police wife”
Eeek! Yall, it's here! I've been working on this little ebook for quite some time now, and am SO excited to say it's ready! The Praying Police Wife is a collection of 30 prayers specific to police wife life. It's available exclusively in ebook format here. That means when you purchase it you'll immediately get … Continue reading NEW BOOK RELEASE! “the praying police wife”
free father’s day printable
Father’s Day is right around the corner-it’s this Sunday, June 18th! I shared this printable craft last year and yall absolutely loved it, so I updated it for this year! This printable is easily customizable with your little’s handprint. Just download and print the below PDF, mentally prepare yourself for a bit of a mess, … Continue reading free father’s day printable
going to church (as a blue family)
This past Sunday I shared some encouragement in my Instagram stories about why going to church is so important. I know that we, as blue families, can find it tricky to get out the door without our officer or find a church that feels comfortable. I hear you! It can be so hard. I polled … Continue reading going to church (as a blue family)
a prayer for the days that you hate blue life
Some days I struggle with blue life. Maybe it’s due to another report of an officer down, a new unbelievable policy, a horrible news article, or a mandatory overtime shift. Most days I love blue life-but some I’m really conflicted. If you’ve ever felt the same way, then this prayer is for you 🙏🏽 Save … Continue reading a prayer for the days that you hate blue life
10 things TO say to a first responder family
As thin line families we’ve all heard firsthand a lot of what NOT to say. You know…the “is your husband even real, he’s never here!” and the “has she ever shot someone before?” and my personal (least) favorite the “well that’s what they signed up for!” Yep…there’s a lot of things to say to a … Continue reading 10 things TO say to a first responder family
happy valentine’s day, blue family {police pick up lines }
Every year I share some police pick up lines, and it’s one of my favorite posts of the year! They always tickle me-the cheesier, the better! Save these corny pick up lines to send to your officer this Valentine’s Day, or just enjoy some giggles! Happy (early) Valentine’s Day, thin blue line family!
10 things to do as a police wife after an officer involved shooting or critical incident {what helped me as a LEOW when my LEO was in an OIS}
Having your officer involved in an OIS (officer involved shooting) or critical incident is a lot of police wives’ nightmares come true. It’s stressful and frightening, and can even be traumatizing and life changing. Every incident is different and every family is different, so there’s no “one size fits all” piece of advice I can … Continue reading 10 things to do as a police wife after an officer involved shooting or critical incident {what helped me as a LEOW when my LEO was in an OIS}
an attitude of gratitude in the month of love [free printables]
Does anyone remember years and years ago when I put up these printables? I created a simple little list to put on our fridge so that my officer and I could quickly jot down something about the other that we were grateful for that week. Some days it was super simple (you packed my lunch) … Continue reading an attitude of gratitude in the month of love [free printables]