When Your Life Changes

On Monday, our lives changed.

Mike was sworn in. He is officially in law enforcement.

It was a proud moment. There were tears when I pinned his badge (I nearly turned into a heaving, ugly-cry, sobbing mess) and again when I shook the hand of the captain who was in charge of hiring.

Being a copper's wife was definitely not on my radar when we married. In fact, I am fairly certain I had written a list of things I would never marry--cop was at the very top.

But here we are, starting this journey. God has been gracious enough to give me five years to adjust to the idea. I've seen my husband's heart grow with a passion for the law and the way God uses men and women to bring peace to people in their lowest moments and most difficult trials.

I know my life, my children's lives, my husband's life has been forever changed. I admit to being terrified. How rough will our marriage be? What will it be like for our kids growing up with a dad who sees the hardest parts of life on a daily basis? Will my husband change so much that I hardly recognize him? Will he be okay? What if he is injured {or worse} in the line of duty? All these questions, but I sense the very real presence of God. I AM, and I AM WITH YOU. I am choosing to trust God in spite of unknowns.

I am surrendered and taking it one day at a time, and, you know, I am excited too.

Also, I would like to note that I discovered I am now married to a man in uniform. And I think he looks pretty dang good in one ;)

I would love to know if you are in a high-stress, life-on-the-line career or married to someone who is?? Any advice to offer this rookie wife??


By Grace,
Amanda