We stepped out into the warm air outside the office building. The sun was long gone, but the theater lights two buildings down added a warm glow to the street. I watched my husband step down onto the sidewalk with a big smile on his face.
"So, what do you think babe?" I asked, pretty sure I already knew the answer. "It sounds like you're saying, 'Yes.' That you're ready to do this?"
He smiled, "I am. Let's do it. It'll be an adventure."
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
No, we're not pregnant. (The few people we have told seem to jump there when we first say, "We have some news." or "We have something exciting to tell you." So I just wanted to get that out of the way for starters.)
Zachary A. Privott, Attorney at Law, will soon be opening his office across the street from the Lincoln County Courthouse in Chandler, OK and we couldn't be more excited!
God is faithful!
For two months Zac and I have been praying consistently about finding a new position for him. He has had a valuable experience and we are very grateful for the job he has now, but with some years of practice under his belt Zac has been looking for what could be next.
About a month ago Zac was contacted by a friend from OU who's father-in-law was interested in a satellite law office in Chandler. Mr. David Ball has been very kind and helpful as he and Zac have walked through the process of ironing out details and coming to an arrangement that will not only benefit both offices, but also will be a great relationship.
Last night after dinner with he and his wife, detailed discussions and a tour of both David's office in Stroud and what will be Zachary's office in Chandler my husband shook hands with Mr. Ball outside of his soon-to-be office. I have a feeling that this memory, that handshake, has changed our lives forever.
Zac and I have so many plans, ideas and things to do in the next few weeks. First we will get him settled in the office and then begin looking for a house. I am very excited to get to put my passions for design and marketing and my own experience as a small business owner to use for my husband's dream. In the past 12 hours a full month's worth of, "we could do _______" thoughts have become "we're gonna need to do _______." In the chaos that will inevitably come I want my husband to be able to come back to a few simple encouragement a from his wife. So while this post is meant to inform and excite our friends and family, I also want to leave my husband with a letter from his wife.
Dear Zachary,
I am so proud of you. This will be a scary, exciting, challenging, and rewarding adventure and I am so happy to be in it with you.
You will be making thousands of decisions in the next few weeks that will shape your law practice and our lives. I am behind you 100% with every choice that you make. I know you are very capable of setting up a practice with honor and integrity. I know that you are seeking God and are relying on His wisdom to lead you as you lead our family.
Always remember that Christ is your soulmate! He paid for you, adopted you, and gave you the same privileges He gives His Son. He not only owns your soul, He knows it better than anyone and is more delighted with you than I could ever be. (Check out Zeph. 3:17 if you ever need a reminder of that.) He is the one who has extended this opportunity to you and He knows how much it thrills you. Honor Him above all else in every decision that you make.
Remember that I am your helpmate! I was literally designed, created and purposed by our Heavenly Father to help you! I am so proud to stand with you as we begin this new adventure and to "tow the line" with you as your helpmate. Forgive me when I am more of a nuisance than a help and know that I am forever thankful for the grace you extend me on a daily basis. You know how seriously I take my promise to you, and you can rest in the fact that I am with you no matter what. My love for you has nothing to do with the titles that appear next to your name, the colors you wear during football season, the number of zeros in your paycheck, or the address on your drivers license. I love you, I like you and I choose you always.
No matter what is going on, how long the commute is, or how many clients you have scheduled for each day, remember that you have a standing 7:10 (or whatever time it needs to be) meeting with your wife and the Word. I love reading God's Word with you each day. I have so enjoyed studying and putting into practice Justice, Mercy and Humility with you these past few weeks and I can't wait to see how God is going to use what He is teaching us through His word in the next few months and years.
And lastly, have fun! I know there will be times that this new adventure will be more stressful than exciting and more challenging than rewarding, but remember that Joy = Strength. We are here for awhile to LIVE life, an ABUNDANT life. Just as you prayed last night when we finally went to bed, "God this office is Yours. Use it. Use me. Use us." I believe with all my heart that God will honor that prayer and that we are in for the adventure of a lifetime. Smile, and enjoy the ride!
All my love,
Karen
No comments:
Post a Comment