Yall, I run on Jesus, coffee, and Amazon Prime. I wish I was exaggerating, but I’m not! You can find almost anything online these days, and 2 day Prime shipping just can’t be beat. And if we’re being honest, I don’t always want to run out to the store and chance running into one of … Continue reading top 9 amazon prime day picks for blue families
Author: ammo + grace
take heart, for i have overcome the world
Verses:"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." [John 16:33] "For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." [Psalm 30:5] Devo:The other … Continue reading take heart, for i have overcome the world
thank a police officer day 2020-easy ideas + free printables
Thank a Police Officer Day is always the 3rd Saturday in September. This year, that falls on the 19th! 2020 has been a YEAR to say the least. Phew. Part of me can't believe it's already September, and part of me feels like it should be AT LEAST 2023 😉 Now more than ever it's … Continue reading thank a police officer day 2020-easy ideas + free printables
walk with them
I wish every person could go on a ridealong. I wish everyone could see the things, the people, and the situations that our officers experience each day. I wish that they could see the tenderness of an officer clutching a wailing baby that was just pulled out of a car wreck. I wish they could … Continue reading walk with them
the shattering and swelling of my blue heart
Last night I was cleaning up the kitchen after dinner when my officer came downstairs, almost ready to leave for work. He handed me his badge with a mourning band pulled over it and asked “can you help me with this?” I pinned it on his uniform with steady hands, gave him a kiss, said … Continue reading the shattering and swelling of my blue heart
while you were sleeping
Last night, while you were sleeping, a hero was killed. While you were sleeping safely, thousands of first responders were awake, working and patrolling to protect you. While you were sleeping, their other halves slept alone, so you could rest undisturbed. And while you were sleeping, some made the ultimate sacrifice. Last night, while you … Continue reading while you were sleeping
taking care of yourself in trying times
Phew...we made it to Saturday. Does anyone else feel like they're doing everything they can just to get through each day? This season has been a dark one for our blue family, and honestly, it doesn't seem to be lightening up anytime soon. There's been days that I've felt plain overwhelmed, exhausted, devastated, discouraged...but I … Continue reading taking care of yourself in trying times
i believe in the good
I would say Happy Sunday, but it doesn't feel too happy, does it? I know I'm not alone when I say that I've been struggling lately. There's so much darkness out there right now, and so much division-but that is not what this post is about. I’ve seen a lot of posts comparing our black … Continue reading i believe in the good
gratitude + the abundance mindset
Yall know I'm a big believer in gratitude and how it can change our lives. I talked here about how our family uses a gratitude list on the fridge to remember what we love about each other, and I have a space in my planner to list out the things i'm thankful for each week. … Continue reading gratitude + the abundance mindset
easy easter craft: thin blue line egg ornaments
Have y'all ever made salt dough before? It's such a simple way to make small crafts or decor, and uses only three ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry-flour, salt, and water! I tweaked this Easter craft to have a thin blue line theme, but you could also just make these plain ole … Continue reading easy easter craft: thin blue line egg ornaments