Today’s Photo Flashback only takes us back a couple weeks. It’s a story I have been meaning to write about on here for a bit, but with all the other things happening, it slipped my mind. So here is the story:

I had to drop off the water bill recently. The municipal building houses the courthouse, the water department, and the police department.  I took my son Andrew with me on the errand. He asked where we were going. When I told him “the police station,” he asked if we’d see a police car.  I told him that I was sure we would.  We walked in and paid the bill and on the way out, we walked into the police station lobby area.  A woman behind the glass asked if we needed anything and I explained that Andrew wanted to see the police station. She had been talking to someone out of our line of sight. She said, “Well, you’re a lucky young man! You get to meet the Chief!”

Before we knew it, Police Chief Millstead came out and said hello.  Andrew wasn’t sure what to do at first, but he walked over and shook his hand.  The Chief asked what we were doing today and Andrew says, “We’re going to get donuts!”. At this point every police/donut joke runs through my head and I’m almost embarrassed, but the Chief didn’t miss a beat.  He looked at Andrew and said, “You’re a man after my own heart!”. He gave him a sticker badge and the lady behind the desk gave him a cute stuffed dog. The Chief was kind enough to pose for a picture with him, too.

Andrew couldn’t wait to get home and tell his mommy and sissy. He was SO excited. Now, when we get donuts, he asks if we’re going to get one for the Chief!

This 5 minute visit is just one of the many reasons I love living in our town!  Thanks our Police Department and Chief Millstead for making this boy’s day!!