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 đ Now more than ever it's … Continue reading thank a police officer day 2020-easy ideas + free printables
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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
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
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. Iâve seen a lot of posts comparing our black … Continue reading i believe in the good
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
so whatâs it like being a police wife?
âSo whatâs it like being a police wife?â Thereâs probably quite a few occupations that people ask about that you try to explain but donât really get until youâre in it. Although it doesnât pay a salary, being a police wife has proven to be a job all on itâs own. And just like other … Continue reading so whatâs it like being a police wife?
gratitude + grief
Tonight I sit in bed, wrapped up in my officerâs old academy sweatshirt, and begin winding down with some tea and plans to watch tv. I glance down at my mug and the word embezzled on the side. Thankful. After the tragedy in Honolulu today-and lately what seems like daily tragedies of some sort or … Continue reading gratitude + grief
law enforcement appreciation day {a simple printable prayer}
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD) is right around the corner! If you're thinking "wait...we just had that" I'm with you! But then I realized I was thinking of Thank a Police Officer Day, which is in the end of September. I wrote a post with a few simple ideas that would also be applicable for … Continue reading law enforcement appreciation day {a simple printable prayer}
the target of the badge
As we come off of a hard weekend-losing three officers senselessly in the line of duty is just two days-my mind wanders to the badge that my own officer wears on his chest. It, and the rest of his uniform, and his patrol car, and the general job title he carries, is a target to … Continue reading the target of the badge
tips for a special BLUE christmas + a peek inside holidays with a hero
The holidays are right around the corner! As blue families our holiday season often looks a lot different than others-and that's okay. It just requires a lot of flexibility and grace! Rebecca over at Proud Police Wife just launched a "Holidays with a Hero" pack that has 16 printable pages to help your first responder … Continue reading tips for a special BLUE christmas + a peek inside holidays with a hero