Did you know that he just received another promotion? ...
Last year, I think it was last year, he became the Used Equipment Manager for GreenSouth. In case you didn't know, GreenSouth is a John Deere dealership and they have 13 stores in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. As of this week, he will still be the Used Equipment manager for the stores, but he will also be the GM (general manager) of the Cairo store!
At first I wasn't very excited. I was happy for HIM but not for the family. This past week the kids saw him once between Sunday-Friday. I knew/know in the beginning it's going to be a lot of hard work for my husband and long hours. Realistically a good manager runs his store with capable people and doesn't have to be there every second the doors are open but that takes time. I just kept thinking about how much my babies miss their dad. They don't understand what his hard work provides. They can't comprehend that although it may be hard like this now, in a few years he will be able to be around a lot more. All they can see is the moment. I'm used to taking care of the kids on my own, I've accepted the fact that when he is gone I will barely sleep and run on fums and I will be passed out at 8pm on the couch when he returns. With this job there are many days that he will be gone before at least Weston wakes up and the kids will only see him for an hour to an hour and half before bed. It breaks my heart to see my daughter's eyes fill with tears as she asks, "Is my daddy coming home today?" Not every week is like this past week. Not every month is as bad as December and January were (thank goodness!) But the times when he is gone is hard on the kids so it makes it hard on me. I definitely don't want to wish away the years but I look forward to the day when my kids are older and can understand more. Then there is the stress factor on my husband and I worry about him being overwhelmed doing both jobs, I worry about what this could do to his health.
So...my initial reaction was not one of support. I know my husband. He surpasses all expectations when it comes to his work! He is a dedicated worker and truly loves his job. It is hard work, but the man LOVES tractors! (A passion that his son might just surpass one day. haha) He also has priorities. He has started to understand more of how hard this has been for Addison so he makes a point to call her in the mornings before school, send a picture occasionally, and call her in the evenings. He tries to be present when home and spend time with them. Often times giving up his time to relax before bed so that he can work after they go to sleep and spend time with them. There are things he will miss, but even as busy as he is, he tries to make the important things in their lives. I also know that he will be a great asset to the Cairo store. He already has some ideas and improvements in mind. I know he will do a great job and that he will find the balance between work and family. It was just a hard week for me to think about him working more.
But all in all...I am so proud of my husband!!! I'm so thankful that years ago in just a short phone conversation, Kim Jones, heard something in Nathan's voice and told him to come down here and he could work even though there wasn't an opening at the time. I'm so thankful that my husband isn't one to settle for just a job but has drive and dedication because he doesn't just want to succeed, he wants GreenSouth to succeed. I'm thankful to our God who has given Nathan such talent and ideas, who paves a way for Nathan to continue to move forward, and who's Grace has allowed me to stay at home with my babies and is helping to fund our adoption!
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