Oct 07 2008
ALL IN A DAYS WORK
As a wife of a police officer fear for his safety is my constant companion. Lying down at night while the kids are asleep, my mind wonders off to what my husband could be doing just now. It terrifies that thought of how dangerous his work is and how a seemingly routine car stop could turn ugly, dangerous and God forbid deadly. He has to be on his guard constantly, watching, observing the rustling crimes about.
Husband came home with a big grin on his face about last week, He had captured 3 male teenagers ages 14,16 and 17. The suspects were arrested for allegedly robbing a 54-yr.old man and were charged with second-degree robbery and conspiracy and was released to their parents. The 54 yr old victim reported a group of teenage boys surrounding him while he was seated on a bench, threw dirt in his face and hit him with an object. Took his possession composed of money and his cell phone. He saw the suspected teenagers that fit the description walking into a corner store. He walked into the store waited for back-up and arrested the 3 suspects. The victims possession was recovered and all 3 suspects admitted to the robbery hence the charge of second-degree robbery and conspiracy.
Its incidents like this that make me fearful for him. A lot of what if’s pop into mind, prayer is my only salvation and our kids. Husband carries around pictures of the kids but sadly none of mine,lol. But i printed out new batches of photo’s with me of course and changed his old pictures of the kids. The pictures of our family and the thoughts of us,our hugs and kisses is his Talisman. His invisible shield of protection made stronger by his belief that God will protect him.
Its not easy for him, for me and for our kids. We made it so far with team work, prayers,patience and lots of understanding and love. We don’t know what the future may bring but we live each day with gratitude and appreciation for each other. Honey , we love you and are proud of you.
