I love when moments in life catch you off guard. I love that moment when you think to yourself “wow, I did not see that coming.”, or “wow, I would have never guessed that, that was up His sleeve.” It’s in those moments where you can be reassured, someone has your back when you’ve told Him “I give it to you.”
Yesterday was a half day at work for me. I spent the last week coming in very few hours while the Doc was out of town to simply prepare the office for the new year. Yesterday while we were closing up, saying goodbye and see you next year, the Doc stopped and said “I have a couple things to tell you. First off,” he hands me folded up bills, “this is your end of the year bonus.”
I laugh and spout off “I haven’t even been here a whole year!” He shrugs his shoulders and continues further.
“Jackie and I have been talking and we have decided that this week will be your last week with Express. On Thursday we are going to talk to Kristin and see what we need to do to buy you out from Express and then you can start working for the Clinic Jan. 6th.”
Of course, I am still in shock with the fact that I was just handed potentially 100 or more dollars, but then to hear the closure coming to Express and another raise on the way. I could only smile in thinking about the conversation I had with Papa God just the day before. When he left the Clinic, I sat there for a moment, unsure of what positive emotion I was feeling at the time. The only thing I think of was to say, “Thank you Daddy. I didn’t see that one coming.” Then quickly got Jeff on the phone to tell him the news.
Now to this morning. I quite honestly can’t believe Jeff forgot to tell me about this, but after he leaves to go to work, I get a call from him. At first I was thinking he was telling me he gets to come home early today (yes I know, wishful thinking) but it was even better news.
“Hello?”
“I can not believe I forgot to tell you this last night, but yesterday while at work, a Sherif came into the dealership asking for me.” Jeff begins.
“Oh?”
“Yea, so he tells me that they found the Honda that was stolen…… it was in Louisiana.”
“Are you serious?!”
“YEA! I don’t know at the moment what the condition of the car is. I’m going to ask my boss once he gets here today, if he has gotten word on it.”
“Honestly…… that’s incredible. And I wouldn’t be surprised if it is perfectly fine and you can put it back on the lot.”
“At this point, I wouldn’t be either.”
While thinking, I should write down what an incredible feeling it was to end the year like that, I got a text from Jeff saying this:
“The stolen Honda was found in perfect condition with no scratches or dents. Just a few more miles. The Deputy said we could just pick it up and put it back on the lot. Wow!”
And wow is correct. I am so blown away at what happen for us on New Years Eve, and yet I feel it should have been expected. I believe this is a passing of the tide. Away with one season and the beginning of a new one.
I have been spending a lot of time this last week, reading blogs to prepare me as best as I can to the New Year, and asking a lot of questions. I want to be a better me this year and I want to get rid of some habits I know that need to go away. I am stepping into a year of finishing things that I start, and above all else, spending each day making sure I love more on others. All of those books I read last year won’t make as much of an impact as it could if I simply kept it all to myself. This year, I want to give my wisdom out, I want to stay a student of business and leadership, and I want to be obedient to the things I have heard spoken over me and my family. I have learned that if its in my heart to write it down and watch it come to pass, regardless of the time it does happen. I have learned that God’s timing is the ultimate timer. I have learned that people might see the flaws in me that I might be blind to, therefore, asking those I trust to be open with me is the quickest way to grow. I am always learning, always desiring more chances to grow and never looking back.
With 2013 going out with a bam, I am more determine to step into the season I feel is ahead of us. To begin to see the “more” I keep talking about beginning to happen.
To all my fellow bloggers, take some time today. Realize that 2014 wasn’t born last night at 12:01 a.m. It has been in the making for the last 18, 20, 25, 30, 40 years. This year is the harvest of every decision, choice, storm, tear, act of obedience, faith and love that you have made. Decide that 2014 will be the best for you and your family. The good news is that it doesn’t matter how your started 2014 at midnight. What matters is that when you finish reading this and begin living out your 2014. So what’s it going to look like for you and your family?
Be blessed, and take on this year with me. As one who is committed to my goals and purpose, there will be many more blog posts to come.
Happy New Year friends
Ashley Wheeler 