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}
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lord, let me be a police wife who…
There are many, many things that I hope to be and traits I strive for. The Bible points us to many, such as the fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control). There are a particular few that I feel especially called to as a police … Continue reading lord, let me be a police wife who…
law enforcement appreciation day: 5 ways to show your support without spending any money
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is right around the corner on January 9! As a police wife I know I’m a liiiiiitle bit biased, but I love any and all support our officers can get! LEAD and TAPO Day (Thank a Police Officer Day) are great days to show our men and women in blue a … Continue reading law enforcement appreciation day: 5 ways to show your support without spending any money
‘twas the week before christmas [a police family poem]
Happy holidays, thin blue line family! Can you believe that Christmas is a week from today?! As usual, time flies! Between the long shifts, worked holidays, loss, trauma, and general stress, Christmas can be a hard time for our first responder families. Please know that if you’re having a tough time this season, you’re not … Continue reading ‘twas the week before christmas [a police family poem]
2022 gift guide: blue kiddos
It’s November, which means Christmas is right around the corner! I love the holiday season and always decorate at the beginning of November, because it gives us more time to feel festive. This year we’re being more mindful with our gift giving and are focusing more on experiences than things, but I’m still always on … Continue reading 2022 gift guide: blue kiddos
easy father’s day craft
Father's Day is right around the corner-it's this Sunday, June 19th! There's a bunch of cute ideas all over Pinterest and the internet with free printables and crafts for your officer. Some of my favorites are over at Police Kids Books! This printable is easily customizable with your little's handprint. Just print the PDF, mentally … Continue reading easy father’s day craft
a powerful prayer for your officer
Each night as I send my officer off to work, I pray something very similar to this. I pray for his safety, of course, but also for wisdom and discernment-that he will be able to make the right hard choices during his shift. I pray for covering of not only his physical safety but also … Continue reading a powerful prayer for your officer
we wish you knew
We’re all quick to throw around judgements and opinions, but a lot of us don’t really know what wearing a pair of duty boots is like. To be honest, I don’t either, because I don’t wear them-but I’m married to them. And over the years I’ve gotten a glimpse at what blue life can really … Continue reading we wish you knew
hr 1280-what it means to me and my family
I’ve heard a lot of talk about HR 1280 (The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act) and a lot of you have reached out to hear my opinion on things. Here’s my explanation and thoughts. Please keep in mind I am not an attorney or politician-this is simply the best I have interpreted things. Also, … Continue reading hr 1280-what it means to me and my family
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