Recently, the Officer and I talked about all the stages of his career we have already been through. I also have a lot of questions from wives about joining the police world. Therefore, the Officer and I came up with a new segment that will happen on Wednesdays. Wife letters. Welcome.
Dear Academy Wives,
I hope you love a man in khaki, and big huge books that look similar to encyclopedias we used in the library to do research...you know, before the Internet. The academy is a lot like law school. Only when your husband gets done he will make A LOT less money. Ha ha. You have to be able to joke about it, otherwise you could really camp out on the fact that your husband is getting paid next to nothing to keep the world safe and he is learning very similar things that people learn in law school. One time in the academy, I attempted to talk the Officer into law school. I am blessed that he had so much confidence in the decision to be in law enforcement because he is made to be an officer. Having a happy husband in his career is truly priceless. Remember that. It makes his decision easier.
Officer and I got married while he was in the academy. This meant we got married on a holiday (New Years Day) and he had to go back to the academy the very next day. Man, did he shower me with great things the next day. I had a day at the spa, so if you read this and want to feel sorry for me, DON'T.
The academy year, is a year of dedication and sacrifice. Flash cards, the police alphabet, quizzing him on different scenarios. It's a lot like exam week at college, but encourage him and hang in there. What he is about to do is more noble than the world likes to say. He is vowing to protect and serve. What a life of purpose he is about to be able to lead. Do things to help him always remember how he feels now. Once an officer, it is really easy to become hard hearted and jaded. Pray now that your cadet has empathy for our broken world. Pray that God would give you all he needs to be the best support along the way and to find a way to love what he does. Always find the good.
Love,
~an Officer and a Mrs.
