What feelings come to mind when you say “blue thoughts?” Sorrow? Anxiety? Depression?

Thinking *blue* took on a whole new meaning in life when our family stepped into law enforcement. Blue thoughts- to me- are now a whole new world of thought processes I did not know could be so overwhelming. Blue thoughts can often be things like “I wonder what time my spouse will be coming home?” or “I wonder if my spouse will be coming home at all?”

After nearly a decade with my husband, but only two years in law enforcement, I am learning to navigate an entirely new life than the one I had planned. I am learning how to cope with loneliness, single-parenting, fear, and various insecurities. I am struggling to accept unscheduled hours, missed holidays, and disrupted sleep patterns. I am also actively working to equip myself with all of the best resources I can use to make the “blue life” one filled with loving relationships, quality time with family, exciting adventures, and honorable service of others.

What if I could change some of my “blue thoughts” to be less about my own struggles and more about the unique opportunities this life has given me to minister to my husband, my children, and my community?

There are so many thoughts I have to share, discuss, and change.

I am navigating a Christian life as a law enforcement wife- and I would love to share that journey with those of you like me!