I remember it as if
it was last night. It was pitch black in my condo and pitch black outside. The
only lights that could be seen came from the headlights of cars. There were no
lit light poles. There were no lit buildings. I have to admit this was just too
much darkness for me; the power had been out in my area for 2 or 3 days. Day
time was fine but I dreaded each night where the only light I saw was the light
from my flashlight or my candles. But I have to admit there was a certain peace
I felt before I laid down at night when I’d look out and see a police car
driving through my subdivision. Or every now and then I’d just hear the sound
of a police car’s siren and it brought me comfort. Isn’t it funny how in one
instance you can hear a police siren and it brings up feelings of something bad
happening but when you’re enduring nights of darkness in your town that sound
brings comfort? Even though I believe God sits high, sees all and would protect
me, during that time the thought of people with evil hearts thinking to use
that time to break in houses and do all sorts of crimes caused me just a little
bit of unease. Going through those nights of having to lay my head down and
sleep knowing there was complete darkness in my area gave me a greater
awareness of the value of law enforcement. That was about 7 years ago. And
despite everything that has happened between law enforcement and citizens around
our country, I couldn’t imagine police presence just going away. I’m grateful
that we have it and I pray for the good ones out there every day and even the
ones who are just “lost” mentally. Could you imagine being without the presence
of law enforcement???
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