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
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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
leo gift guide
I love gifting things to my officer because his #1 love language is gifts! Mine, however, is acts of service-so Officer Ammo + Grace, if you’re reading this, please vacuum 😂 Last year the LEO gift guide I shared was 100% things that my officer owns and loves. You can check it out here! Last … Continue reading leo gift guide
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
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