Serve & Protect

Returning home from work, a blonde was shocked to find her house ransacked and burglarized. She telephoned the police at once and reported the crime. The police dispatcher broadcast the call on the radio and a K-9 unit patrolling nearby was the first to respond.
As the K-9 officer approached the house with his dog on a leash, the blonde ran out on the porch, shuddered at the sight of the cop and his dog, then sat down on the steps. Putting her face in her hands, she moaned, ‘I come home to find all my possessions stolen. I call the police for help, and what do they do? They send me a BLIND policeman! 

Last week I had a friend ask me what it was like to be a cop's wife. I really didn't know what to say, so I asked, "What is it like to not be a cop's wife?"

Some may think that this is crazy, but I am VERY thankful for David's job. Yes, it is dangerous. Yes, he works odd hours. Yes, it is very demanding. Being in Law Enforcement, though, is something that I believe God has called him to do. I fully believe that this profession is more of a calling than it is a job. I truly believe that God created David with this passion in his heart, and I believe that he set him apart to do this type of work.

I am not going to tell you that every day is a walk in the park, but really, is it that way for anyone in any profession?! We have definitely had some hard and scary times, but God has brought us through each one of them.

You may think that David has a tough job, but I tell ya, I'd rather do that every day than be his guardian angel!! Now that is a tough job!!

Two years ago brought some changes into our law enforcement lives. David joined the K-9 team and, after A LOT of training, was given Stryker. Now that is something that I am thankful for!! David has always wanted to be a K-9 handler, and he is so great at it! This particular division takes a lot of work and effort, but it is all worth it when you see him and Stryker work! They are an amazing duo!!

Let this just be a warning to all criminals who may for some crazy reason be reading my blog - if you see David and Strykie out, RUN! I promise, they will catch you, but it will be a much better story for me if you run! :)

"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. "

- Unknown