Blessings in a Simple Life
There are tiny glimpses of miracles everyday in life; I am writing this blog as a way to keep track of the simple joys that God has given me in an ordinary day.

Thursday, December 20, 2007
Tonight Wes pulled over one of our "neighbors" (mind you, we live in the country, so it is not like they are within a few feet of our home) for driving with a revoked license. This person has been arrested quite a few times before and will be for years it seems. Anyway, Wes called and told me to lock up to the max and go ahead and put a magazing in the Glock, just in case, seeing as threats were made. So here's my thought: Why do criminals feel it necessary to threaten the families of Law Enforcement officers? It's not like the kids or I did anything to him. Heck, Wes wouldn't have if this person had not have been driving way over the speed limit, without a valid license. I don't understand how these people develop such a hate for LEO's when it is their own fault. You know, in NY, the mafia actually respect the police. They may shoot them during raids, but would never do anything to an officer's family or to an officer on the street. Thankfully, the only run-ins I've had have been fairly non-violent. We've had drunken criminals come to our home at the wee hours pounding on the door screaming obscenities, but that I can handle. We've had plenty of knife blades and nails put in our tires. We've had Wes' truck broken into and stolen from. I just don't understand why people do those kinds of things. They would be the first to call 911 if someone was trespassing on their land, and expect an officer to be there within minutes, catch the trespasser, and have them punished to the max...but then, when they do something like drive without a valid license and get caught, they feel a need to threaten the officer and his family. I just wish that there were no double standards i this world. I wish people could take responsibility for their own actions. I wish people would look upon law enforcement officers with respect and care, and to their families with respect. Until then, our doors are locked and our prayers are said. We have been safe for 6 years, and I am thankful for that! The Shepherd watches over His flock.

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