Their first store is in Virginia Beach & they have a second store opening in the next couple of months in Chesapeake. I guess for awhile now, they've been trying to figure out who was going to the new store & who is staying at Landstown. Sebastian's position & what location he would be in was up in the air.
He called me last night after their meeting with the best news. News that we knew was being considered, but weren't sure was the route they would take. He said they all sat down, ordered drinks (nonalcoholic for my guy, of course ;)) & started off with a toast. A toast to Sebastian - the GENERAL MANAGER of the new store!! WHAT?!
I am so so proud of him & how hard he's worked. His dedication to this business is something I admire. He has always had the restaurant's best interest at heart, even if, selfishly, he wanted something different. He's worked every Sunday (although his availability is no Sundays so that he can go to church) because that's the busiest day & he knows he's needed. He really, truly cares about seeing Huddle House grow, & if there is anyone who deserves this promotion, it is him!
I can't wait to see how well he does & how much he impacts Huddle House. He's got the cooking thing down, but now he's excited to dive into learning management & business!
Aaaaaaand that's when the sad news comes in. :) In order to become the GM, he has to go through the Huddle House management training program, in Georgia, for twenty-six(ish) days. I know military spouses are separated from their husbands/wives for months at a time, but for me, right now, twenty-six days feels like a few long years. I'm having a hard time with this aspect of his promotion, but I know once we get through this, the position he is accepting is going to be a huge blessing for our family.
This isn't officially official yet. They still have to write him an offer & get all of the paperwork done. But it seems like something he's excited to move forward with, & I want to support anything that makes him happy, even if part of it means sleeping alone for almost an entire month.
Maybe, if our schedules & finances allow, I'll be able to fly down mid-way through to spend his couple of days off with him, but I could just be dreaming. We're trusting in the Lord & following His perfect will. Even if there are twenty-six days between one hug & the next, I am still so thankful to have a husband here with me on a daily basis to love, support, & encourage me.
Goodness, I'm so thankful for this hard working, selfless man. I'm thankful for the Lord's faithfulness to our family. I'm thankful for the wonderful jobs He's given us both. & I'm thankful for the strength that will come when Sebastian drives away & starts this new adventure.
How blessed I am to share life with him. How blessed I am to be Mrs. Sebastian Michael Brown.
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