This morning is a study in contrasting emotions. We're waiting on word from M.D. Anderson concerning Judy's pathology report. We want to hear "all clear" and celebrate her being cancer free. At the same time, we're celebrating with our son.
About 5 years ago Chad moved his family from Crane, Texas, to Arlington. Chad had investigated Chick-fil-A and believed it to be a company he'd like to partner with. They made the move, basically, by faith. He had no long-term promise when he moved. However, our son worked hard and learned everything he could. Chick-fil-A provided training in Atlanta to qualify Chad to be an interim operator for troubled stores. He packed up his family in their mini-van and moved to Reading, Pennsylvania, to manage a store, not knowing how long they'd be there. He became the owner/operator of the Chick-fil-A in Crossroads Mall, in Oklahoma City. No one knew the mall was in financial trouble. All the anchor stores moved out within 6 months of Chad's getting the store. Business bottomed out.
During these last 5 years our constant prayer has been that Chad would find favor with Chick-fil-A. He did. Today is the grand opening of his new restaurant in Yukon, Oklahoma. It's a state-of-the-art restaurant located in the fastest growing county in Oklahoma (and one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S.). He's positioned to do well. Five long years of working for very low wages is paying off today.
So today is a study in contrasts. Waiting for news that will have an effect on our lives--celebrating news that is effecting our family. What a day!
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