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
Tag: police wives
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
praying psalm 91 over ourselves + our families
Psalm 91 has always been my go to verse to pray over my officer, especially when he is on night shift. To me, the entire verse seems to be written for our officers, and it brings me immense comfort when I pray it over our department. Lately, it’s also been a verse that I have … Continue reading praying psalm 91 over ourselves + our families
so what’s it like being a police wife?
“So what’s it like being a police wife?” There’s probably quite a few occupations that people ask about that you try to explain but don’t really get until you’re in it. Although it doesn’t pay a salary, being a police wife has proven to be a job all on it’s own. And just like other … Continue reading so what’s it like being a police wife?
easy valentine treat bags {and a free printable}
If you're looking for an easy and yummy treat to send to the station, look no further! I whipped these little guys up in less than an hour and less than $15. One of my all time favorite treats to make and munch on-ever since middle school-is puppy chow! Also called muddy buddies, or chocolate … Continue reading easy valentine treat bags {and a free printable}
easy homemade {thin blue line} brownies
Valentine's Day is coming up, but personally I don't need that excuse to whip up a batch of these simple and delicious brownies! They're almost as easy as boxed brownie mix and SO much better! My officer loves chocolate chips in his brownies, so these have lots of those! I found through trial and error … Continue reading easy homemade {thin blue line} brownies
gratitude + grief
Tonight I sit in bed, wrapped up in my officer’s 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}