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.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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
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
- 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
Sunday, August 24, 2008
I was walking the other day to get the mail and I came across this leaf. I was so excited! Even if this was the only leaf that was colored red and that it's only August and in Florida that means I have until the end of October or early November to actually get Florida's version of Autumn, it was so refreshing to see a colored leaf. It honestly made my day.
And I will get deep for a minute. It was almost like a sign that times are really changing. There are so many changes that are happening and are going to continue happening in Kyle's and my life. I might not know what they all are or what will happen, but I am so happy to know that God is in full control and He is going to guide and direct us. And quite honestly, that is all that need to know. That is saying alot! Since I am such a big planner and like to be organized. God is taking me out of that comfort zone and showing me what it really means to trust in Him. He has never let me down. Nor will He ever.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Times...they are a changen'
Things have been quite busy here. I have attempted a few times to post but I either didn't have time or I just didn't feel like sitting down and typing it all. But here I am now.
I still have not found a new job. But I will admit, I haven't really been looking too much either. I have a week and a half left here and then the next week we are going on a cruise. So, haven't really been thinking too much about it. I just hope that I will be able to actually enjoy my vacation even though I know that when we get home, I will have no job. I have already noticed where the stress tries to come in but I am really fighting and praying against it. I just know that God is doing something and there is a reason why He allowed me to get laid off of work. I am just having to trust on Him. I have started selling Mary Kay though. I did this a long time ago and I stopped for many years. I will have a website up and everything here in the next 2 weeks. This should help bring some money in and I am praying that it will go so good that I will be able to only have to work part time or not work at all. So, if you want to buy some Mary Kay, I will let you know when my website is up and you can order from there. Even if you live in another state, I will be able to deliver it to you through mail.
Kyle still hasn't heard anything back from the company that he applied at. They just emailed him and asked for a resume yesterday and so now we are just waiting for them to schedule for an interview and then we will have to wait to hear if he got it or not. We have to be patient and it's a pretty good challenge for us both. But we are hanging in there. Thank you for those who have been praying too. It means so much to us both!
I still have not found a new job. But I will admit, I haven't really been looking too much either. I have a week and a half left here and then the next week we are going on a cruise. So, haven't really been thinking too much about it. I just hope that I will be able to actually enjoy my vacation even though I know that when we get home, I will have no job. I have already noticed where the stress tries to come in but I am really fighting and praying against it. I just know that God is doing something and there is a reason why He allowed me to get laid off of work. I am just having to trust on Him. I have started selling Mary Kay though. I did this a long time ago and I stopped for many years. I will have a website up and everything here in the next 2 weeks. This should help bring some money in and I am praying that it will go so good that I will be able to only have to work part time or not work at all. So, if you want to buy some Mary Kay, I will let you know when my website is up and you can order from there. Even if you live in another state, I will be able to deliver it to you through mail.
Kyle still hasn't heard anything back from the company that he applied at. They just emailed him and asked for a resume yesterday and so now we are just waiting for them to schedule for an interview and then we will have to wait to hear if he got it or not. We have to be patient and it's a pretty good challenge for us both. But we are hanging in there. Thank you for those who have been praying too. It means so much to us both!
Friday, August 15, 2008
Take a bow
I got some news today was pretty tough but at the same time, I had total peace. My boss had to lay me off today. I have two weeks left. Business has been so bad here and I think he kept me for as long as he could. I know it was nothing personal and I could tell that it very tough for him. But I am staying pretty positive about it all. And I am blessed with such an amazing boss. I have actually been thinking about looking for a new job since I am having to drive a good 30 minutes to work. With gas and all, it was getting tough. I am pretty sad though. The thought of having to look for a new job and have to be the "new girl" again makes me a little nervous. OK, very nervous! But, I know that God is in total control. With Kyle trying to get this job at Cox cable and all, I know that God is doing something and I will just have to trust in Him. I am not going to lie, I did cry after I left his office. I have never been fired from a job or laid off. So, it was a weird feeling. But again, I know it was nothing personal. Alot of me felt more sorry for him than myself with how business has been.
So, please pray that God will open my eyes on what I need to do and where to go as far as another job goes. That His will be done and He have favor on us. Pray that we don't get discouraged or fall into the lies that "the enemy" has already have all planned for us. That we will recognize the lies and put it all in it's place. And please continue praying about the job for Kyle. You never know, maybe God will allow it to where I can just be a stay at home wife. :)
So, please pray that God will open my eyes on what I need to do and where to go as far as another job goes. That His will be done and He have favor on us. Pray that we don't get discouraged or fall into the lies that "the enemy" has already have all planned for us. That we will recognize the lies and put it all in it's place. And please continue praying about the job for Kyle. You never know, maybe God will allow it to where I can just be a stay at home wife. :)
Monday, August 11, 2008
Catching Up
Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I feel like I have been so busy. I have been catching up on some much needed cleaning and catching back up with friends that I haven't talked to in a while. It's been so nice to see them all again and hearing what all new has been going on with them.
First, I have to share that Kyle is looking for a new job. Yay!! He is applying at our cable/phone company here in our town. Cox Cable is the name. It's a huge growing business and there is so much there that Kyle could do and would really enjoy. A wonderful guy in our church works there and he talked to Kyle about it and it sounds so great! There are awesome benefits and his pay would be amazing. Plus, when he graduates next spring, he will get a huge bonus! What a great way to celebrate. Our friend said that there is an opening on the "media side" and it would be perfect since that is what Kyle is going to school for. He applies this week and so, if you think about it, please be praying that God will have favor and allow Kyle to get this job.
This past weekend was very nice. I felt like I was always doing something but I, surprisingly, never felt overwhelmed. I just was able to get a lot done. Saturday morning, my sister and I went yard saling. It was such a pretty day and it wasn't as hot as it has been. And I actually found something! First a little history with my bargain shopping. You know, there are just some people who are so good at bargain shopping and they find all the great deals. I am NOT one of them. I have the worst luck. I am the girl who will see a jacket that I really like. It's pretty pricey so I will wait until it goes on sale. I go back after a while and discover that there is only 2 more left of my size and it's still not on sale. So, I just go ahead and get it. I happen to go back to the store the next day and wouldn't you know, the jacket is 50% off of the original price. And not just that but my size is still there! So, I don't ever find anything when I go yard saling. But I did Saturday! I have been wanting/ needing a cabinet shelf to hang on the wall in my master bathroom. And the cheapest I saw was $40. I told myself I would wait until after all my trips in October I would get it. Well, I found one for just $2!! It's in great condition and it's white, the color I wanted to match my bathroom. And its actually better than the $40 one since it also has a towel rack. I was very happy. :) I also was able to catch up on laundry and clean my carpet. Kyle painted the spots in our hallway that needed it since I don't know....6 months! I was very happy with how my house looked after doing just those two things. Amazing how that works. I also went and visited my good friend who just had her baby about a week ago. Saturday was her birthday. She is doing so good and looks good too! And of course baby Ava is adorable. Ethen, the big brother, was so happy to see me! :) He thought I was there to play with him so when I sat to talk to Ali, he walked up to me and said, "Sarah. It's time to go play in my room. Come on!" It was so cute. And he is such a good big brother. :)
Wednesday, I am having my Mary Kay get together. A friend of mine sells Mary Kay and I love their products. I was so happy to hear she was a mary kay consultant since I knew that she wouldn't bother me about becoming a consultant myself. *Been there done that. I was horrible!* I am very excited though. We will have lots of fun I am sure.
And the last one, I promise! :) I came across another blog and she had this great idea! Every Wednesday she posts up prayer requests for us all to come together and pray for. You can email her your prayer requests and she will post it up with the others. She just started last week. She calls it "Push Wednesday". Here is the blog for you to see and read for yourself how it all works; http://emilynickole.blogspot.com/2008/08/push-wednesdays.html
I just think it's an amazing idea and so she gave me permission to post on here to spread the word. I am a total believer of the power of praying. God has proven Himself real to me through praying. He has answered so many and there is still some that I am waiting for but I know without a doubt they will be answered. He hears every prayer out there. So, please read it and again, if you have any to be added, email her and she will be more than happy to post up. :)
OK, that is all for now. Sorry kind of long. And I will keep you posted on the job with Kyle.
~Sarah
First, I have to share that Kyle is looking for a new job. Yay!! He is applying at our cable/phone company here in our town. Cox Cable is the name. It's a huge growing business and there is so much there that Kyle could do and would really enjoy. A wonderful guy in our church works there and he talked to Kyle about it and it sounds so great! There are awesome benefits and his pay would be amazing. Plus, when he graduates next spring, he will get a huge bonus! What a great way to celebrate. Our friend said that there is an opening on the "media side" and it would be perfect since that is what Kyle is going to school for. He applies this week and so, if you think about it, please be praying that God will have favor and allow Kyle to get this job.
This past weekend was very nice. I felt like I was always doing something but I, surprisingly, never felt overwhelmed. I just was able to get a lot done. Saturday morning, my sister and I went yard saling. It was such a pretty day and it wasn't as hot as it has been. And I actually found something! First a little history with my bargain shopping. You know, there are just some people who are so good at bargain shopping and they find all the great deals. I am NOT one of them. I have the worst luck. I am the girl who will see a jacket that I really like. It's pretty pricey so I will wait until it goes on sale. I go back after a while and discover that there is only 2 more left of my size and it's still not on sale. So, I just go ahead and get it. I happen to go back to the store the next day and wouldn't you know, the jacket is 50% off of the original price. And not just that but my size is still there! So, I don't ever find anything when I go yard saling. But I did Saturday! I have been wanting/ needing a cabinet shelf to hang on the wall in my master bathroom. And the cheapest I saw was $40. I told myself I would wait until after all my trips in October I would get it. Well, I found one for just $2!! It's in great condition and it's white, the color I wanted to match my bathroom. And its actually better than the $40 one since it also has a towel rack. I was very happy. :) I also was able to catch up on laundry and clean my carpet. Kyle painted the spots in our hallway that needed it since I don't know....6 months! I was very happy with how my house looked after doing just those two things. Amazing how that works. I also went and visited my good friend who just had her baby about a week ago. Saturday was her birthday. She is doing so good and looks good too! And of course baby Ava is adorable. Ethen, the big brother, was so happy to see me! :) He thought I was there to play with him so when I sat to talk to Ali, he walked up to me and said, "Sarah. It's time to go play in my room. Come on!" It was so cute. And he is such a good big brother. :)
Wednesday, I am having my Mary Kay get together. A friend of mine sells Mary Kay and I love their products. I was so happy to hear she was a mary kay consultant since I knew that she wouldn't bother me about becoming a consultant myself. *Been there done that. I was horrible!* I am very excited though. We will have lots of fun I am sure.
And the last one, I promise! :) I came across another blog and she had this great idea! Every Wednesday she posts up prayer requests for us all to come together and pray for. You can email her your prayer requests and she will post it up with the others. She just started last week. She calls it "Push Wednesday". Here is the blog for you to see and read for yourself how it all works; http://emilynickole.blogspot.com/2008/08/push-wednesdays.html
I just think it's an amazing idea and so she gave me permission to post on here to spread the word. I am a total believer of the power of praying. God has proven Himself real to me through praying. He has answered so many and there is still some that I am waiting for but I know without a doubt they will be answered. He hears every prayer out there. So, please read it and again, if you have any to be added, email her and she will be more than happy to post up. :)
OK, that is all for now. Sorry kind of long. And I will keep you posted on the job with Kyle.
~Sarah
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