Brady here!
As you may have read in the past, we’ve had an interesting year or two. And we’ve been very fortunate in the way that we haven’t had to worry about money whilst paraplegercizing (that’s a word now, just fyi). But our current setup is not a long term solution.
So I went and got myself a job.
I started on Wednesday as a contractor salesman at Zak’s Home Hardware in Warman! So come one, come all if you have and lumber or hardware store needs.
But don’t actually because I’m very new and I don’t know where anything is. Also, I’m not on the sales floor so I won’t be the one to help you. Unless you need a deck or garage package… I could sell you one of those.
As Solomon would say…
Anyway!
I’ve spent two days working this week and so far I have loved it! My brain hurts at the end of each day and keeping up with stretching my legs and back every hour is a task in itself, but the job is awesome!
I have been added to a team of people estimating and selling material packages for decks, garages, sheds, homes, and probably a lot more that I haven’t been clued into yet. I am given the architect’s drawings for a project and I make a list of all the materials needed for said project, price them out, and hopefully sell and fulfill the order.
So far I’ve been given a few practice estimates to learn the given software, but I was also fortunate enough to be able to estimate a small deck and a fence for a real customer yesterday! It was very exciting to potentially sell some lumber! 🙂
I’m working out of a temporary workspace right now but plans are in the works to renovate a sales desk to accommodate my needs and abilities from my wheelchair. The company and my managers seem incredibly generous and eager to help make things work for me.
Hailey and I have also been nervous about my energy levels being back to work for full 9 hour days. I mean, I have been pretty much just sittin’ on my butt for over a year now. 😬 So, my manager said for the time being I can start with three days per week. Tuesday through Thursday. And when I’m feeling comfortable with it, I can move up to full time.
We could not have asked for a better situation. A career with lots of potential and room to move up, positive work environment, accommodations for my disability, a place to apply my knowledge of the construction industry, and a wage that will cover our life.
God has truly been working and preparing this entire situation. And we are so thankful!
Thank you to all of you who have been thinking and praying for us and our future.
God opened this door and I am rolling through it!
