Since the beginning of the Lt. Adam Gustafson Memorial Fund, one of our primary missions has been supporting future generations of law enforcement through scholarships awarded in Adam’s memory. We are incredibly proud to have awarded $56,000 in scholarships to deserving students so
Read MoreMay comes with milestones. It’s my birthday next week.
Read MoreWe know we will have to at some point. Everyone must die. But we go through life hoping we go first, or it’s decades away, or simply pretending the day won’t actually come. But it does. I had to say goodbye to a beloved aunt last week.
Read MoreI love Mondays. A new week. A new month. Welcome to February.
Read MoreI couldn’t remember when I stopped. I felt it was early, but looking back in pictures it was closer to 6 months after Adam died. I do recall the feelings associated with my rings. Some days I had to wear them. Many days I did not.
Read MoreChristmas is always hard. Busy. Sad. Happy. All the things. I’ve shared before and I’ll say again – be kind to yourself if you’re newly grieving. You do not have to do everything the way it was done before. There is no perfect way to move forward so aim to enjoy the moments and find a little
Read MoreAs my first post on Croatia stated - this was a truly memorable vacation, but two of my favorite experiences were renting a motorbike on the island of Vis and exploring the stunning Old Town area of Dubrovnik. If you watched Game of Thrones, Dubrovnik’s Old Town is the backdrop of Kings Landing, a fictional city in the popular HBO series. It...
Read MoreIf Croatia is not on your travel list – now is the time to add it. What a beautiful country. Full of UNESCO World Heritage sites and the most beautiful coastal towns. The water is as clear and brilliantly turquoise as it looks in photos.
Read MoreMy son turned 16. He was 11 when his father died. Today, he is driving his own vehicle to and from school. Helping cart his sisters around and running errands. It brings me so much pride. So much joy. I do not cling to the younger versions of my kids. I want to see them grow and become more
Read MoreWe had this quote in Adam’s funeral program. Some Days Never Come “Someday, I can take her on the cruise.” “Someday, I will have time to call and chat.” “Someday, the children will understand why I was so busy.”
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