I had an appointment on Friday at 10:00 am to go the lawyer's office and have the second half of our papers notarized. Then I found out that I would have to take two trips into town that day, as I will be dropping one son off at my parent's for two nights, while we are at the seminar. I will also have a friend coming over that early evening, as she will be staying for the two nights we are away. So it was turning out to be a hectic day or running around and trying to be in two places at once.
Then out of the blue, my husband came home from work at 4:00 pm. He was stopping in between jobs and announced he would be going to town. That got me thinking, so I quickly called the lawyer's office and asked if they would be able to fit us in before 5:00 pm closing. They could! I love this office!
It is easy to judge a book by it's cover. When I was first looking for a lawyer for our house sale I chose a 'lawyery looking lawyer' - if you know what I mean. All polished and professional looking. And he was fine.
But when I was needing a lawyer for our adoption, I remembered that there was this blue jeans wearing lawyer, with a greenhouse looking office (read: nowhere to sit except between tall greenery and interesting ornaments such as a stuffed cow that sounds like it was on some kind of drugs, when you pushed it's hoof!), and two dog running up and down the hallway. (Though at the time of our house sale I had thought, "How unprofessional!" and had chosen to go with the 'other' lawyer.
I remembered how easy the 'blue jeans' lawyer was about getting a last minute appointment, versus the professional guys that needed advance booking of days! So I thought I would give 'blue jeans lawyer' a call.
That was two weeks ago, when I first began needing my papers notarized for the agencies. He was also the lawyer that did my paperwork for free. Well, today when he so kindly fit me in without an appointment I was reminded of how we shouldn't judge a book by it's cover! He and his office staff are so kind! And I have adjusted my brain to remembering that just because one wears a suit versus blue jeans does not make a person a better lawyer! I like this lawyer. When I visit him he is so down to earth, you don't feel like a 'little uneducated person' beside the 'professional'. You know what I mean?
As I was leaving his office today I went up to pay and the receptionist (I think she must be his wife) waved me away and said (like last time), "No! But I will ask you to do something - come and see us with the little ones when you get them!"
You can bet I will!
And like I told the receptionist and her lawyer, who was standing there - "This is bigger than two little girls or us. This will affect other people too!" People have shown through words and donations that *they* want a hand in bringing these two little girls home. It makes *them* feel good! So thank you for your kindness and may God bless you for your generousity
Such incredible kindness! More of God's provision. Thank you!!!!
Then out of the blue, my husband came home from work at 4:00 pm. He was stopping in between jobs and announced he would be going to town. That got me thinking, so I quickly called the lawyer's office and asked if they would be able to fit us in before 5:00 pm closing. They could! I love this office!
It is easy to judge a book by it's cover. When I was first looking for a lawyer for our house sale I chose a 'lawyery looking lawyer' - if you know what I mean. All polished and professional looking. And he was fine.
But when I was needing a lawyer for our adoption, I remembered that there was this blue jeans wearing lawyer, with a greenhouse looking office (read: nowhere to sit except between tall greenery and interesting ornaments such as a stuffed cow that sounds like it was on some kind of drugs, when you pushed it's hoof!), and two dog running up and down the hallway. (Though at the time of our house sale I had thought, "How unprofessional!" and had chosen to go with the 'other' lawyer.
I remembered how easy the 'blue jeans' lawyer was about getting a last minute appointment, versus the professional guys that needed advance booking of days! So I thought I would give 'blue jeans lawyer' a call.
That was two weeks ago, when I first began needing my papers notarized for the agencies. He was also the lawyer that did my paperwork for free. Well, today when he so kindly fit me in without an appointment I was reminded of how we shouldn't judge a book by it's cover! He and his office staff are so kind! And I have adjusted my brain to remembering that just because one wears a suit versus blue jeans does not make a person a better lawyer! I like this lawyer. When I visit him he is so down to earth, you don't feel like a 'little uneducated person' beside the 'professional'. You know what I mean?
As I was leaving his office today I went up to pay and the receptionist (I think she must be his wife) waved me away and said (like last time), "No! But I will ask you to do something - come and see us with the little ones when you get them!"
You can bet I will!
And like I told the receptionist and her lawyer, who was standing there - "This is bigger than two little girls or us. This will affect other people too!" People have shown through words and donations that *they* want a hand in bringing these two little girls home. It makes *them* feel good! So thank you for your kindness and may God bless you for your generousity
Such incredible kindness! More of God's provision. Thank you!!!!
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