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
Tag: thin blue line
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
blue owned/supportive small shop gift guide
Do you remember last year when my first gift guide was a NON gift guide full of experiences (you can see it here)? I’m still a firm believer that we DON’T need to spend a crapload of money and stress on gifts, and it’s the reason behind the season that counts! This year more than … Continue reading blue owned/supportive small shop gift guide
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
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
thank a police officer day 2020-easy ideas + free printables
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 😉 Now more than ever it's … Continue reading thank a police officer day 2020-easy ideas + free printables
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