These last few weeks have been so heavy.
As news of the tragedy in France came pouring in the other night, I found myself unable to sleep. Fear filled up my heart and mind. I literally began singing worship songs out loud and had to get out of bed to go pray over my boys before I finally fell asleep.
Then today as I was driving in to the city to pick up my boys from summer camp, police cars were racing past me and 3 helicopters were circling just a few blocks north of where I was headed and my body tensed in fear as to what awful thing was happening next.
It turned out to be an escaped prisoner – a MURDERER on the loose.
Seriously?! Y’all. It just feels like the enemy is TURNING UP THE HEAT.
But I absolutely refuse to let all this darkness swallow me up. I refuse to let it snuff out my light.
So I am taking my cues from Mr. Roger’s mother who once said, “When bad things happen, look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”
I want to be counted as one of the helpers and I want my boys to learn how to help, too.
Today I want to focus on helping the police officers.
These men and women put their lives on the line every day to protect us and they deserve our respect.
Armed with a fun FREE Printable ‘ticket’ (which you can download at the bottom of this post), we went on a hunt around town to find as many parked police cars as we could.
We slipped the ticket under the windshield and went on our way!
I know it’s a small gesture, but Happy Baby and I prayed that it would make a difference in their lives as they serve our community each day.
Click HERE for your FREE Printable “How to Thank a Police Officer” Tag!
Other ways to thank police officers with your kids…
- Bake a treat and take it to the police station. Try THESE COOKIES or THESE MUFFINS.
- Stop and verbally praise/thank an officer whenever you see one.
- Have pizza delivered to your local station or bring them a box of donuts.
- Send them a note or have your kids make homemade cards. Deliver.
- Pray for police cars that you see on the road and especially if their lights are on.
Joyfully,
Julie 🙂
“Don’t let evil defeat you, but defeat evil by doing good.” Romans 12:21 (ERV)
My husband is a 24 year veteran of the ATL police department, so I can’t thank you enough for this. There are good and bad people of EVERY profession in this world, and my husband is one of the good guys. Having my 9 year old son ask if someone was going to shoot his daddy for being a police officer rendered me speechless and crushed my heart. Pray for peace. Pray for acceptance and understanding. Just pray. Thank you again for supporting the men and women in blue. 💙
The enemy seeks to steal, kill and destroy. He is also the prince of division which has been on the rise both in the secular and religious sectors. When fear threatens my heart, I remember to look up because surely Jesus is coming soon. Sometimes I think I’m dreaming the things I hear and the fight for godlessness in our nation astounds me. The further our world pulls away from God, the brighter we shine and the more ready we become for His return. Thank you for giving us practical ways to keep shining in the darkness! Keep looking up sweet momma!
My husband has been an police officer for 17 years in Las Vegas. He is a Godly man who loves helping people. It grieves and frustrates us when law enforcement as a whole is portrayed as “bad” because of the actions of a small percentage. Thank you for this post supporting police officers! It truly makes a difference to them to hear a positive message or thank you amidst the negative constantly thrown at them.
I wish I had found your site sooner. I adore many things on your website..but so far… (I still have more to go thru) I LOVE the brown bear brown bear and the entire section of the how to thank a police officer. My little girl is almost 6 and she and I have made a friend during these crazy times during covid… a police officer that works at her school. He has helped us both ease our nervousness and helped in so many ways. Definetly made an impact in our hearts and he is just a kind hearted as they come. Married and a father of 5. My little girl is a sweet n sour gal. Sometimes she sweet other days she doesn’t want to speak to you LOL but he knows exactly how to deal with her little sour patch self. Lol thx for sharing these!!!!
LOVE!!!!!
Hi Julie, like most people I have been very concerned over what had been happening lately, in particular with police officers. On Wednesday I had to go to Pottstown, (approximately 13 miles away & I recently moved from there) to take my daughter to the doctors. I stopped by Dunkin Donuts & bought two dozen donuts in various flavors, I delivered on to Pottstown’s PD, an officer came out & was so appreciative, the second box I delivered to North Coventry PD, they are located across from where I attend church. The dispatcher received them & said how much it means with all the different things happening in our country. I had also wanted to give each a case of water, but the fact that I am only suppose to lift no more than 5 or 10 lbs, could not do. Even a thank you note would be so appreciated. Btw it was on the news about the convict escaping in Fort Lauderdale, but did not mention if he was caught, was he?
You are doing a fantastic job with happyhomefairy. Thank you.
Love & Hugs,
Edie ~
Thanks for the inspiration! We took a card and some cookies to our local police station this morning. I think it shows our kids that despite all the evil in the world, we can do something positive and God is working.
Do you have a blank version of this printable to allow kids to color in as a craft?
Thank all of you for making me feel safe you are always there when I need you time my husband falls you are there when EMT are here do everything to help them all so friendly
God take care of you and your family your friends your love ones
sincerely
joan karvoski
Hi! I love this! Do you have a version of this printable that isn’t already colored so that my little one can color?