This time last year, we had just finished a long month of worrying that we would be right where we are today. (Yes...I'm a worrier...I'm working on that!) Brad's team had lost a large project and the next one on the table would take a large number of his colleagues to Michigan and/or Ohio. I really couldn't imagine having to say goodbye to him every Sunday evening and only get to spend weekends with him.
The Lord provided in a MIGHTY way, and we haven't stopped thanking Him since...or being amazed at the incredible ways He has provided for us. B was selected to be part of a 12 person analyst team where he would be "groomed" to be a consultant for his wonderful consulting firm. His hard work and dedication were paying off and I was so very proud of him.
Over the past year, B has been selected to be on countless projects and has learned a lot from all of the people he has been able to work with, and on Tuesday (Feb. 5) Brad was offered a PROMOTION to Consultant!
The promotion was quickly followed by a call on Wednesday to discuss an opportunity for a new project (he had been "on the bench for a few months) that would take him to Connecticut weekly. Not much over the past year has "quickly" taken place at CG, so I was a little shocked to get a call from Brad letting me know everything was already in motion, he'd been asked to join the project and he'd be leaving on MONDAY (today) for his new assignment.
This time last year, I would have been in tears and feeling very sorry for myself all day. It would have been a nice little pity party with an invitation for ONE. Although there were tears (only once, driving home from work and singing some Chris Tomlin)...they were for overwhelming happiness and gratitude to be right where God has us. I feel an overwhelming sense of God's comfort and peace, and I can't help but be THANKFUL for where He has us right now...in every area of our life.
I grew up as a "Coaches Kid" and had friends and family who were "Pastors Kids"...there are jobs that take up different times in different ways based on a calling someone has. B's calling has been to work as a Consultant for such a wonderful firm and that means times where he will travel, some more than others. I am at peace with this more than I ever thought possible. I am PROUD of my husband and his incredible work ethic, his desire to be better and work harder each day, and his intelligence in his field. I am so thankful that my "God's best" is Brad Hammons!
Seeing God's Hand at Work in "The Timing"
As I mentioned earlier, the possibility of travel came up a year ago. Brad and I decided at that time we would never answer with "No," and we would trust God in His direction and will for us.
During that time, we lived about 45 minutes away from our closest friends and family and we knew no one where we lived. There would have been long, tough weeks, and I would have felt pretty alone had Brad been traveling at that time.
Over the past year, we made the decision to head back to Fielder as our home church and shortly after, decided to move back to Arlington as well. We quickly got involved in a Small Group with some wonderful friends that I truly consider one of God's greatest gifts and we have already made so many memories with.
Two weeks ago Wednesday, on January 30, I attended the first week of a ladies Bible study where I have never felt more at home. It was less than a week later that Brad received his assignment to begin traveling.
I truly believe that God has been preparing both of us for this time and that He provided a wonderful community to make this transition even easier. It truly has been such a sweet time to watch as God has orchestrated everything and provided every need during this time.
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| This is shortly after Brad arrived at the client site in Hartford, CT. He was lucky enough to arrive right after a blizzard hit the New England area dropping 3 feet of snow in some areas. |
Carrie, After 34 years of marriage my B started a job that has him traveling every week also. We had never spent nights apart other than birthing babies or my retreats. I thought it would be awful - though I knew the job would be a great one. I too have experienced the grace of God in supplying me with friends to fill the gap, cell phones to never 'truly' be apart and a safe place to live. I pray that as Brad's career blossoms God will use these experiences to bring you to an even greater knowledge and experience of His goodness and grace to meet us at the point of our need. Love you!
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