With the start of a new year, my accountant husband will
begin his busiest season at the office.
We function in a different rhythm during these winter months leading up to April 15th. Zach typically
works long hours, six days a week. It is
a time to prove himself to his employer, colleagues, and clients. It is my chance to support him and for us to encourage one another in our work. This season sets the tone for our year and in the past we have sometimes failed and sometimes succeeded.
I will be writing a few installments about busy season, about one per month. By reflecting and writing, we can choose to live more intentionally. Hopefully these posts will also provide
some encouragement and resources for you when life takes a crazy-busy
turn.
To start, here are the struggles that inevitably pop up for us:
Do you or a significant other go through a busy season - think finals, year-end, traveling, or holiday rush? How do you encourage each other in the midst of extra work?
We're actually in a season like this right now as well; my husband started a new job that is basically a dream for him, but the downside is the long hours as he figures out the way it all works. It's hard, but I love your take on it - it's an opportunity to work together and to really encourage our men!
ReplyDeleteOh, Heather - I'm with you. Last year was busy season combined with a new job, so it made for a really crazy season of life. I'd love to hear how things are going, or just keep encouraging each other through it :) It's not always easy to maintain that right attitude!
DeleteMy husband and I could echo these concerns - thankfully, many are just for a season with us as well, but boy, does it make that season harder! You'll be in my thoughts!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gretchen. I am glad it is a short season - we have lived years where the busy-ness feels constant, and that is tough.
DeleteSo, I read your marriage post first and then scrolled down to read this one. I echo your thoughts on both subjects. My husband is in his final and most demanding semester of nursing school. We've been married for a little over 3 years, and I can completely relate to your thoughts that marriage would fix your "issues." Like you, I have a tendency to be a little nagging about household chores, etc. You give great advice about just doing those things yourself because they are your strengths...that's actually one of the ways I make this busy season more tolerable for both of us. I take care of the house and then what little spare time Clint has, he spends with me doing things we enjoy doing together. Those short moments of togetherness keep me smiling..even while unloading the dishwasher and folding his clothes!
ReplyDeleteBrooke, it took me a LONG time to figure out to just start putting away his clean laundry myself. It has made things so much better and you're right - it makes our time together enjoyable and loving (instead of adding to frustrations). Praying for you guys through this semester.
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