So about 2 weeks ago I get an email from my real estate agent that we have a couple interested in our house. Well, basically that was the last I heard from her. I don't understand why she doesn't follow up or even just post me on things. I would have to rate her a 4 as an agent. I mean she did have a baby not to long ago, but if she can't keep up with it pass the portfolio. I emailed her the other day to see what was going on...her reply was she can't get a hold of the people that were interested, but my neighbors are thinking of buying it to expand their properties. Then asked if I wanted to lower the price. Now I have been working with her for a month and she already wants to lower the price we are about $20k less than what it would be worth and about $100k less if the house was located in any other part of PA. With all that said I still own my home in Western PA.
Last Friday night was a very special night for a friend as she was being promoted to Directorship in Mary Kay. That night I realized that I need to do all I can do to help Elisse with her business. Now 4 different ladies in that room were getting monthly commission checks larger than one years pay for me. (almost started to cry) And I figured out that the top lady in Mary Kay would make as much this year as I will over the next 35-45 years. (once again almost cried) But then the things they were talking about the perks made me well up with thoughts of joy. I believe all 4 ladies have been driving car that have been paid for by the company for 15-25+ years and 85% of the insurance as well, commission checks, and the retirement plan is AMAZING. Mary Kay is now my retirement plan! I wonder how long it will be until I can retire...4 years, 10 years, 15 years...all depends on my support of my wife.
Ask yourself these questions, "Are there storms or obstacles on your horizon? Will you go through them or avoid them? Will you skirt the blessing that follows or miss it?" I see lots of storms/obstacles on my horizon, too many to list them. But I know deep down that God is trying to build me up for what He has for me. Life is not a cake walk, Christian is not a cake walk. But the rewards for how you walk are greater than cake. Be encouraged. You can make it. God's got your back! He wants the best for you, you are His child. So gear up and chase the storm. Hit it harder than it can hit you. And watch out because your blessing will be waiting for you. And it will be greater than if you aviod it.
One Love,
DK
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Trying something new...
Greetings to those that might read...
I am going to give blogging a try. Hope that I can keep up with it on a regular basis, but if not my life will go on.
I find myself in an interesting place, it has almost been two years since my wife has worked full time. That is okay by me, since my daughter is almost two. But I have learned some really good lessons in that time. One being, money matters. Not so much the desire for wealth, but the everyday needs of money. Budgets always sound like a good idea, but when you are living on one salary and feeding 3 people it doesn't always work the best. Credit cards, hate them, but you almost need them in today's society. I wish I would have handled them a little better but it is a lesson well learned. Another thing I learned, it is better to rent then own a home when on staff at a church. I have a house in western PA that hasn't sold in over a year. Thus meaning having a rent payment and a mortgage. Not fun! But on the good side, my real estate agent had an open house this past weekend and two people were interested. Problem with that, we have had three other people interested and still have the home. Hoping this time one will make an offer.
I know it may seem like a lot of complaining, but its not. I put myself into all the situations, once again not complaining. There has been good to come from this. My relationship with my wife is stronger than ever. She has started working for Mary Kay, I know some people may be laughing right now. But she is on her way to becoming a Director.(and I know she will do it) She has started to qualify for a new car for the next two years, in which, Mary Kay pays the lease and 85% of the insurance. Also has gotten some other benefits like a week's vacation (paid for) and almost ready to get another. Commission check is looking good for this month too. The most important thing about it is she can take care of our daughter and set her own schedule. The church I am presently at, the people have been genuinely generous, with love gifts (money or food), just when we need it. And I know all in all God's got my back.
So this is the start of something new...I feel God is starting a new page or chapter in my life or for my family. I know it is going to be fun. So if you feel discourage today, don't it could always be worse. My wife and I have started to look at/for the good and encouraging things, instead of the dumb and discouraging things. If you focus on the positive life will be better. Remember, when it feels like no one out there cares, God does.
One Love,
DK
I am going to give blogging a try. Hope that I can keep up with it on a regular basis, but if not my life will go on.
I find myself in an interesting place, it has almost been two years since my wife has worked full time. That is okay by me, since my daughter is almost two. But I have learned some really good lessons in that time. One being, money matters. Not so much the desire for wealth, but the everyday needs of money. Budgets always sound like a good idea, but when you are living on one salary and feeding 3 people it doesn't always work the best. Credit cards, hate them, but you almost need them in today's society. I wish I would have handled them a little better but it is a lesson well learned. Another thing I learned, it is better to rent then own a home when on staff at a church. I have a house in western PA that hasn't sold in over a year. Thus meaning having a rent payment and a mortgage. Not fun! But on the good side, my real estate agent had an open house this past weekend and two people were interested. Problem with that, we have had three other people interested and still have the home. Hoping this time one will make an offer.
I know it may seem like a lot of complaining, but its not. I put myself into all the situations, once again not complaining. There has been good to come from this. My relationship with my wife is stronger than ever. She has started working for Mary Kay, I know some people may be laughing right now. But she is on her way to becoming a Director.(and I know she will do it) She has started to qualify for a new car for the next two years, in which, Mary Kay pays the lease and 85% of the insurance. Also has gotten some other benefits like a week's vacation (paid for) and almost ready to get another. Commission check is looking good for this month too. The most important thing about it is she can take care of our daughter and set her own schedule. The church I am presently at, the people have been genuinely generous, with love gifts (money or food), just when we need it. And I know all in all God's got my back.
So this is the start of something new...I feel God is starting a new page or chapter in my life or for my family. I know it is going to be fun. So if you feel discourage today, don't it could always be worse. My wife and I have started to look at/for the good and encouraging things, instead of the dumb and discouraging things. If you focus on the positive life will be better. Remember, when it feels like no one out there cares, God does.
One Love,
DK
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