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…
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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
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]
easy diy {blue} christmas garland
A couple of years ago I decided our home office needed a little police Christmas tree! I’ve slowly been gathering ornaments for it (many from fellow LEOW small shops!) and it’s one of my favorite things about our home during the holidays. This year, I decided it needed a little extra somethin’ somethin’ and whipped … Continue reading easy diy {blue} christmas garland
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
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
every little interaction is a chance to humanize the badge
I’m a family therapist at a community mental health agency, and I work with a lot of teenagers and families that destain the police. They’ve wound up on probation or been involved with the law in some type of negative way, and now they hate all cops. My status as police wife doesn’t usually come … Continue reading every little interaction is a chance to humanize the badge