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
Tag: first responder
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
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]
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
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
book review: a resiliency journal for first responders
Who remembers how once upon a time I used to do book reviews each month? Welllllll after a *long* hiatus, I’m trying to get back to that! I have a giant stack of amazing books by LEOs and LEOWs to read and share with y’all, and I couldn’t be more excited! In the past few … Continue reading book review: a resiliency journal for first responders
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
top 10 verses for trying times [according to fellow LEOWs]
Several weeks ago I put a box in my Instagram Story asking for yalls go-to verses for trying times. There were so many great ones I decided to compile the top 10 for easy access. Save them for a time you need them! I know the world is a dark place right now, and often … Continue reading top 10 verses for trying times [according to fellow LEOWs]
our communities are paying the price
The other day my officer and I were discussing some of the numbers that Officer Parker had shared surrounding rising crime rates in the cities where police have been “defunded”. In Portland, the city nearest us, homicides have risen 800%. No, that’s not a typo-now, in Portland, someone is much more likely to be murdered. … Continue reading our communities are paying the price