Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Job Interview

I have a praise report!
While I was working at the title company, a friend of mine was working at an insurance company and they were seeking a receptionist. So, she would call me and ask if I wanted to work there. I would say no because I had that job and I just didn't want to leave and have "job jumping" on my work history. Well, this week I have been stressing about a job and worrying that I wouldn't find one on time. I have been looking on the paper and there really is nothing! Then yesterday I remembered about my friend's job seeking a receptionist. So, I emailed her and I didn't hear anything until this morning. She said that they were hiring and told me she would talk to her boss and call me later. Well, I just got her call. She said that they weren't hiring until this week! And she told her boss about me and he wants to interview me tomorrow!! Praise the Lord!
I know, you are thinking, "Um Sarah, it's not like you have the job". I know that but I just have that much faith that everything will work out. :)
I was really struggling and I was starting to have my doubt and my stress level was really starting to rise. But I keep praying that God continue to reveal to me and place in my heart true faith. He tells us that He never leaves nor forsakes. And I know that He is the one who is in charge. He knew that I was going to be laid off my job and He knows where I am going to next. It's not always easy to have this knowing or faith but praise Jesus, He has always revealed himself real to me and has always provided for me.
For those who have been praying for Kyle and I with the job searches, I want to tell you Thank you!!! I am a total believer in the power in prayer and I can't express enough my appreciation for your prayers. I want to say thank you to Emily who was praying and posting on her own blog my prayer requests. I am so happy to have been able to talk with you. :)
And for those who are dealing with worry because of the economy or just life in general, I want you to know that Jesus hears your crys and He is always there. I encourage you to read Matthew chapter 10. He talks all about how He does and will forever prepare for us as His children.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

"Kisses for a Cure"

Dear Friends,

As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Almost everyone has been affected by Cancer, directly or indirectly. I am proud to be a part of a company that makes a difference in the lives of many women every day. The Mary Kay Charitable Foundation supports both domestic violence and cancer research. Last year Mary Kay Inc. donated millions of dollars to fund research.

This month, my Mary Kay unit in our Florida Panhandle area is doing some work of our own. We call it Kisses For A Cure. I am asking many of my close family members, friends and customers to donate a lipstick to a woman undergoing cancer treatment. October 1, 2008 the lipstick will be delivered to local cancer treatment facilities for women to enjoy. Each lipstick will have a tag that reads, "Here is a Kiss for the Cure, but until we have one, enjoy being the beautiful woman you are! This Kiss was donated by (Your Name and City)."

Not only will your lipstick be donated, but a collective collection from our beauty consultants' profit will be donated to the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation to support more research. Here is how you can help:

You may purchase any way you choose. I can be contacted by email at sarah-hock@marykay.com, or at my personal website www.marykay.com/sarah-hock. There, you can choose and purchase any lipstick you want. If you choose the Apple Berry lipstick, 100% of Mary Kay's profit will automatically be donated to the charitable fund. All orders must be received by September 20, 2008 at 11:59pm.

If we work together, we can change and save so many precious lives! Thank you for your love and support. This campaign for a cure is donated to our dear sister beauty consultant and friend, Denise Berry, who lost her battle to cancer last month.

Sincerely,
Sarah Hock

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Updates

It's about time I update here! Sorry, I have been gone for so long. Things have been so busy here that I don't even know what day it is sometimes. So here are a few updates:
- I still have no job yet BUT I am now selling Mary Kay! I am an official Mary Kay consultant and I have to say that I am very excited! I made my first order yesterday and I sold over $200 worth of stuff just from two people! And already I have a handful of people who said that they will host a party. It's all been lots of fun so far and I know that if I continue to work hard and keep this up and will continue to be fun and I could just work part time or better yet, only do this! And just so you know, just because we might not live near each other, I can still be your consultant. I will very soon have my own website and I will make sure to post it here. But you can just go to marykay.com and click the find a consultant and on the right side there will be a spot where you can type the consultant's name and you just type "sarah hock" and I will pop up with my contact info! OR you can email me at sarah-hock@marykay.com. :)
- Two weeks ago we were on a cruise! And let me tell you, that was SO much fun!! We went with a group and there was 8 of us all together and we were "the crowd". Seriously, when we all went somewhere that is what people called us. Kyle can already be the life of the party but you add four other guys like him and you have a loud crowd. But everyone loved it. It was a 5 day cruise and we went to Cozumel, Mexico and Florida Key West. We were suppose to go to Bahamas but it didn't work out...hurricanes! I will post pictures and tell more stories about that later.
- Kyle got an email from one of the positions he applyed for at Cox Cable here in town and they asked him to fill out another form and so he did and sent it off. So we at least heard something. :) We are trying to be optimistic with it all and hope and pray that he will get a job there!
- I had to take Precious to the vet because her skin has been so bad and it looked like she was losing hair! Well they ran some tests and it turns out that she is alergic to fleas!! Crazy! And the bad part is that we have yet to find good flea medicine for her. I talked with the vet and they gave me all sorts of meds for her and certain shampoos and recomended some other flea meds and sprays. I feel like she is already an old dog with all of these pills and all she has to take! But hopefully it will clear her skin.

Well, that is all for now. Again, sorry I haven't posted in so long and I will post pictures and stories about our cruise here soon!
~Sarah