I found this poem about a year or two ago. It made me cry! Just a reassurence that you are not alone.

"A Police Officer's Wife"
A special kind of woman: a cut above the rest,
That's A Police Officer's Wife, rating her best.
How many good byes are whispered, joined with a fond embrace?
As duty steals her man, for the danger he must face.
How often have meals been ruined - or tender moments disturbed,
by a call for special duty, sparking loyalty un-swerved?
It's a devil of a job, for an angel like this,
Who......for the love of her man, must forsake that kiss,
She can run a garden tractor; even paint a room in need,
How she can stretch a dollar is a miracle indeed.
She's mother, lover, chauffeur and nurse,
A living symbol of: "for better or for worse."
Rich is the man, reaping his rewards in life,
Who chose to be the other half of
A Police Officer's Wife.

Thanks so much for that!
That one would work well for our Firefighter wives too.

there is one for firefighter's wives... as well as job-specific prayers.

http://bigfoot.jaxfirerescue.com/2.htm

A Firefighter's Wife


A special kind of woman; a cut above the rest,
That's A FIREFIGHTER'S WIFE, rating her among the best.

How many goodbyes are shouted, without a fond embrace,
As duty steals her man, for the danger he must face.

How many meals are ruined ~ or, tender moments disturbed,
By the wail of a distant signal, sparking loyalty un swerved.

It's a devil of a job, for an angel like this,
Who...for the love of her man, must forsake that kiss.

She can run a garden tractor; even paint a room in need,
How she can stretch a dollar is a miracle indeed.

She's mother, lover, chauffer and nurse,
A living symbol of: "for better or for worse."

Rich is the man, reaping his rewards in life,
Who chose to be the other half of A FIREMAN'S WIFE.

A FIREFIGHTER'S
PRAYER

-Anon
When I am called to duty, God
Whenever flames may rage,
Give me the strength to save some life
Whatever be its age,
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert and
Hear the weakest shout
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out
I want to fill my calling and
To give the best in me,
To guard my every neighbor and
Protect his property
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
Please bless with your
protecting hand
My children and my wife.



there is a gorgeous throw with this on it in the "our designs" catalog.

I like it... a bit cheesy... but I like it. :)

Love Val