About 2 months ago I completed my training and officially became a Chaplain for our Police Department. There are four chaplains now. This volunteer position is part of the regular police force and we are given many privileges that I would not have thought possible. It also enables me to minister to those in our law enforcement field in our community as well as the support staff. I am on call 2 weeks of each month, and should there ever be a catastrophic event, the chaplains would respond immediately. This summer I will even participate in SWAT training, which I am really excited about. (And yes, I do have a chaplain uniform that I wear when I go on ride-a-longs or calls.) It is a huge privilege to me to be able to serve these men and women who daily sacrifice their safety for our community – they are true heroes!
Part of the on-going requirement to be a chaplain for the Police Department in our city is to complete the Citizen’s Police Academy. A 10 week course, its purpose is to raise community awareness as to what the men and women in law enforcement in our community do on a day-to-day basis. It is one of the most interesting classes I have ever taken. This past week our class graduated and there was a small ceremony which family could attend.
The Police Chief giving me my certificate of completion… 
Dw thought it only fitting that I have my picture taken after with our Police Chief….
Headin’ out to celebrate…but the only large table that would accomodate 9 had a bit of a wait….and it was late…..so the little ones got a bit restless….
Big brother loves baby brother immensely…..
While waiting, the music was a-playing….and the groovin’ started up….
Oh yeah, Trust me, this gal can move and groove…….
And this little guy loved watching little sister and brother groove…..
CONGRATULATIONS!! You will be the most awesome chaplain ever! The officers whose lives you will touch will be forever changed. God will certainly do a great work through you!
The pictures are so great! Love those sweet faces!!
Miss you guys!
Congrats!!
Congratulations!
God is using you in miraculous ways!
Jodi Sue 🙂
Congratulations Linny! What an amazing accomplishment. I know that God will use you greatly.
~Lynn
Congrats Linny. You have such a beautiful family.When I see your little ones loving one each other, it brings tears of joy.
Thanks you.
Congratulations! You are TRULY amazing. I am thankful to call you my friend.
Glad to see that Ty is home again – Praise God for keeping him safe.
Hope you have a wonderful day.
Love you much,
Jojo
Congratulations Linny, Durango PD is blessed to have you on their team!
Now I just wish I could have seen you getting the groove on with E&E in the restaurant lobby!
Congratulations on your graduation!
Those little ones of yours are so sweet!
Just love seeing the pics of your happy little ones and thanking God that they are safe and loved in your amazing family
Congratulations, you police chaplain you!
I adored the pictures of Elizabeth grooving… she and Itty Bit need to get together for some jam sessions 🙂
And how stinkin’ heartmelting is that shot of Isaiah and Elijah??? That boy has a heart of gold.
Congratulations on such a great accomplishment. How neat is that!! The pictures are awesome. Hugs.
Aw, I love Isaiah. He has a special place in my heart. 🙂
Congrats about graduating!
Congrats Chaplain Linny!
Congratulations Linny!
We are very proud of you!
We will be praying that you will continue to be a blessing to everyone you meet.
Blessings to you and yours!
Love,
Alycia
Congratulations on your graduation! That is awesome! Praise God for this wonderful opportunity for you to minister to our law enforcement officers and our Durango community. I expect that you will be used in mighty ways to minister in the various situations you'll be involved in.
Thanks for posting the sweet pics you took at Applebee's. I, E & E are too stinkin' cute for words! And what a beautiful photo of you with Isaiah!
Love you guys!
What a beautiful woman you are Linn. Congratulations on your graduation to Chaplin. I have respect for what your doing. My husband worked in law enforcement for the last 20 yrs. He just retired in December. He was one of..no he was the best officer I ever saw out there. I know there are more great officers, hes just the greatest one I ever personally knew. He treated every person he came in contact with with great repect and dignity. He was professional, yet had a great sense of humor and at the end of the day had reason to hold his head high. We do not give these men and women enough credit for what they do on a daily basis. I know they signed up for the task, its their job. However being married to someone in that profession gives me deeper appreciation for all of the Good Officers that are still out there making it safe to be in our homes at night. And I have equal respect for all of the husbands and wives who are at home praying for these loved ones to come home safely. Being there to talk to them when the day was a tough one, and sticking it out with them for the duration. It is not easy sometimes. That is why im sure you will be a blessing to many of these men and women.
That is so sweet. Congratulations. I am just falling in love with your family. When I grow up I want to be just like you. : )
Wait, I am suppose to be a grown up. So awesome to find people like you to inspire me to do better and be better in this blog world. I feel like it is a divine appointment. He is pointing me in this directions. God bless you and your family.
Linny, Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishment! I know the Lord is going to use you mightily as you serve your community. Blessings to you and yours.
Noreen
WHOOO HOOO congratulations!!!!!
You’ll be an awesome chaplin!!!
Glad you got to celebrate with the family!!!
Congratulations!!! I can’t believe you were able to do something like that in middle of your madness. You are an amazing woman (that I can’t wait to meet someday)!
I LOVE the pictures.
I am also very excited that Tyler is on US soil.
Congratulations and blessings to all of you!!
Congratulations! What an accomplishment and big honor! I would love to know some of the details of your training – it really sounds interesting, and, yes, even from the still shots, I can tell that your girl can MOVE! So cute.
~Linda from Northern Colorado
Hi, I gave you an award on my blog!! So come by to get it!!
Look at Miss Priss dancing! You arn’t lying she has some moves!
Precious sweeties. Precious little tropper, Isaiah! (and Congratulations to you!)
You are amazing! Congratulations on your accomplishment!
Jan, Ft. Worth
Congrats Linny. I think it is wonderful what you are doing in your community.
What sweet and precious memories of your amazing brood. Love the movin’ and shakin’ of your little E–you can tell from the pics that she knows how to move her tush! Precious. The pic of you and Isaiah is amazingly beautiful.
Sending you a HUGE hug and praying your week will be stunning.
Congratulations! You will be able to touch so many people with this position.
hey L, makes me want to get a ticket or something driving through your neck of the woods just to see you! 🙂
What a treasure you are to find! Your words continue to bless me and inspire me to shine brighter for our Lord. I delight in hearing how you are serving as a missionary in your community, being Jesus’ hands and feet in times of crisis.
Hugs from another missionary mommy,
Sarah Dawn
Congratulations! I’m sure you are an asset for the police department. They hit the jackpot when you decided to become a chaplain for them! I love the pics of the kiddos at the restaurant. I can tell that Elizabeth has natural rhythm!
Hugs,
Robin
Congratulation!! That is so cool! I bet you did learn a lot!! I am sure they love you!!
Wow, Elizabeth and Elijah look like awesome dancers!
Blessings from MN,
Jean