Not Just A Cop

Tonight my husband returned to work for the first time since Jace has been here in the world with us. Tonight I had a huge knot in my stomach, and eyes filled with tears as I watched him tie up his shoe laces, grab his gun, and kissed him goodbye. And yes, I broke down crying as soon as he walked out the door. Sure, I usually worry about him when he goes to work- I always make sure to tell him to be careful and never let him leave without telling him how much I love him. But tonight, it was different. Now, we have a son- who doesn't understand this crazy world that we live in. Who doesn't understand what his Daddy does when he leaves for work. Who needs his Daddy more than anything in this world. We both do. Nothing is ever guaranteed in this life, and all I can do is trust God that he will watch over my husband every night that he goes to work and bring him back home safely to us. I know that there are so many people in this world who dislike Police Officers, and there are a list of reasons why people should feel that way. However, there are good and bad people in every line of work, and I just wish that people would stop and think about how they are not just Police Officers- they are mostly GOOD people- that while they are working long hours, responding to crazy calls, never knowing what the night holds for them- have families at home that love them, and need them. I am so proud of my self-less. and brave husband who works so hard to give us everything that we hope and dream for. I look forward to Jace growing up watching in awe as his Daddy puts on his cool uniform and shiny badge; and I know that he will most likely grow up wanting to 'be a cop just like Daddy'. And you know what? I am perfectly fine with him wanting to be just like Daddy.

"My Daddy the Policeman" 

My Daddy is a Policeman
Who works hard night and day.
Lord, please bring him home to me,
I ask every time I pray.
As a Policeman, he protects and serves,
hardly ever given the respect he deserves.
Situation faced with unknown dangers
to protect the lives of complete strangers.
My Daddy is all the the world to me.
To have a life without him simply cannot be.
I kiss my Daddy goodbye and wish him the best,
as I see the shiny, bright badge
he proudly wears on his chest.
Tonight again, I will pray
Lord, please bring my Daddy home to me
at the end of his long day.