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: marriage
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]
morning coffee + enjoying the little moments of blue life
I have a favorite place to have my morning mug of coffee. It’s not in a coffee shop with a fancy latte. It’s not snuggled on my couch, warm and cozy. It’s a half drank cup of lukewarm coffee, in my PJs and bedhead, while standing outside of my officer’s patrol car window just as … Continue reading morning coffee + enjoying the little moments of blue life
attitude of gratitude in our marriage {free printable}
My favorite part of November is seeing the abundance of gratefulness posts. You know the ones: #thankfulnovember, #30daysofthankfulness. #attitudeofgrattitude...there's so many, and I love seeing them pop up on my feed. I've always been a fan of "the attitude of gratitude" and starting my day off with the things that I'm grateful for-and not just … Continue reading attitude of gratitude in our marriage {free printable}
speaking truths over our officers
Last week we talked about the importance of proclaiming truth over our homes. God's word is powerful! It has meaning. We also can proclaim truths over our officers. I have always prayed for my officer (even when we were kids), but since he has become a part of this blue life my prayers have shifted … Continue reading speaking truths over our officers
no longer two but one
Verse: Matthew 19:6 says "Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.” + Mark 10:9 + Ecclesiastes 4:9 Devo: My officer and I just got back from a fun weekend away at the shore, and I'm glowing with happiness after all of that extra time … Continue reading no longer two but one
event review {bless the badge leow workshop}
This past weekend I had the amazing opportunity to attend one of Bless the Badge's LEOW workshops! Lisa Lerner (author of Crossing the Thin Blue Line) and Allison Uribe (founder of Wives on Duty) brought us Tactical Relationship Training and IT. WAS. INCREDIBLE. The day started off in true blue fashion with some coffee and donuts … Continue reading event review {bless the badge leow workshop}
love is patient {the love dare}
Verses: Ephesians 4:2 says "Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another." Proverbs 15:18 says "Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace." 1 Corinthians 13:4 says "Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud." Devo: Are you following along with Wives on … Continue reading love is patient {the love dare}
our {blue} testimony
I typically don’t post super personal things on this blog. Yes, I share my heart through devotionals and snippets of our blue life through Instagram photos, but generally I keep our personal details out of the public eye. But lately, I’ve been feeling it on my heart to share a little bit of our testimony … Continue reading our {blue} testimony
40 {free} conversation starters for you + your leo
I know, I know-you and your LEO talk. Of course you do! We all talk with our spouses and our families. But when's the last time you sat down for more than a couple of minutes and talked about things that didn't involve grocery lists and errands and who needed to pick up the kids? … Continue reading 40 {free} conversation starters for you + your leo