Death in the Family

Last Saturday on October the 15 at 6:40 am a woman named Tara Hammell got into a car accident on her way to work and died. Tara worked at the Kohls where I work, I found out about her death from Damien who told Josh to Facebook me and told me to call the store. I couldn't believe it, I had just seen her the previous afternoon, we were talking about jewelry and trying to stay in our budgets. Tara's death had a huge effect on the store, she was not only a hard worker, but she was truly a blessing to be around. She had a positive upbeat attitude and a strong love and faith for Jesus Christ. When I think back to the very short conversations we would have I remember her smile above everything else. She had a warm smile and a sincere way of speaking that made her feel like a family member. After hearing about her death I had a few feelings come over me, the first was disbelief, then pain, a physical pain that literally made me fall to my knees. Then understanding and calm, I had heard that she loved the Lord, and when God calls one of us we have to answer. I realized that it was her time to go, and that it was God's Will. I was immediately sad for her family, but I felt extremely happy for her, not just happy but elated that her suffering here on earth was finally over. She wasn't a sickly person, but the suffering I speak of is the daily influences of the Devil and the temptation that it stirs within all of us. Tara was free, but not just free of this life, she was free from sin, because she was alive in Christ. I made a few phone calls to my coworkers and went to the store to see about the arrangements (and to shop) for her funeral. Last week was eye opening, it showed that the supervisors and managers really cared for Tara and for all of us. I believe that Tara's death has opened the hearts of many ppl (not just associates) to God's will. Facing the fact that we all die, and we do not know the time or place of our death can lead people to ask questions, questions that only God can answer. I pray that her death has opened the door for even more people to let Christ in, and let the Holy Spirit fill them up and begin to repent of their sins before their time is up. Fast Forward:: The funeral was on Saturday Oct 22. A very good service, but not your ordinary funeral service, the pastor spoke on submitting your life to God (before its too late) and focused on our salvation while celebrating the life of Tara and the many people her life and death have touched. I pray that her family and friends will allow the Holy Spirit to heal them of their grief, especially her little girl and her son Charlie. "God works in mysterious ways" I've heard that all my life, now I believe I am really starting to understand at least one of them.

Kohls keys to success

1.Walk around really fast so.it looks like you are always busy doing something really important.

2. Always "smile and say hi" to every customer, (when a manager is creeping in juniors pretending not to spy on you)

3. If a customer asks you to look in back stock for an item, make sure you spend enough time back there before coming out so it looks like you really tried to find it.

4. When recovering a department, only fold the top three items the right way to save time.

5. When you have a four hour shift, go ahead and take a twenty five minute break, noone times your breaks anyway...

honesty and such

Today was a good day, I worked all night at kohl, got a lot done and received some personal advice from my managers. This morning I came home and slept for about six hours.
After I woke up I went downstairs and have breakfast then I went outside to see if my mom needed help in the garden. She asked me to help her cut down a few roots in the front yard, and after that
she wanted me to move the stones around the flower bed. I forgot the last party of her instruction and went back inside to have a glass of wine and finish watching some show on animal planet...what was the name of it.... River monsters, yeah of think that's it. Anyway my mom walks in and starts cussing and saying I need to get up and help her outside. I honestly did forgeth the second thing she said about the stones, but the way she came at me was completely rude. I decided to write her a note letting her know how I felt and that I didn't allow anyone to curse at me anymore. After I gave her the note we had a very honest conversation about expectations for the both ofus. It was a very good thing and up really feel that by telling honestly how I felt without attacking or accusing it really turned out to be a good thing for our relationship.

staying focused

It hasn't been easy staying on task with l the new distractions in my life, the new phone included. Work is work but with the prospect of school starting in less than a month I know that I will need more money from scholarships and grants. I've been letting time go by without serious looking at all my financial options... I need to do a few things around the house this week, laundry, finishing the ditch for the pipe and writing the letter to the lady at Lawson about filing me as independent. I also signed up for this a team event at work, we are going to an elementary school on Thursday to teach kids how to plant flowers. It should be fun, and I need a little fun right now. I'm reading the bible more now that I have the app on my phone. Long day today, I worked this morning for five hours fame home, had the best steam bath and then took a nap, I didn't do much but it seemed like a long day. Tomorrow will be more productive. :)

A new home

Living in Alabama is going well. I've got my job my family and classes start next month. A lot has happened, I've gotten my car fixed, though I'm sure that it still needs some primarily my brakes. I got into my first accident last month that was fun. And of course my mother was in the car just making matters worse. I managed to score a promotion at work, I'm the. Ad set supervisor at kohls now. Even though I'm planning on becoming a regular associate again, I'm still having fun as a sup and like the pay very much. I also found another church home, three name of the church escapes me, oh thats right its seventh day adventist church of God.

Birthday Sex... no thank you

Amanda from work wants to come over tonight, I know what she is on.. and even though me and mayra are on a hiatus doesn't mean i want to go hooking up with her.

First day of Training

I'm riding tony's bike to work, when I first got on the little monster it felt like I was going to break it, it turns out all it needed was to be set on the correct gear and the chain needed to be moved over a smidgen. I don't see why people in the city buy mountain bikes to begin with, they aren't living in a hilly state and hardly ever leave the neighborhood. Oh well it isn't my money, speaking of money I hope my mom's check comes today, more than that I hope I can open a new account with charter one so I won't have to pay 7 dollars every time I want to get a check from my mom cashed. I also have to set up a bank account because Kohls is "paperless" which means they only do direct deposits and such.. What a pain, my credit is so low I don't know what to do. At work they have this credit card, that they could add my funds too, it'll be another pain because it has a bunch of fees for EVERYTHING. Its fine, i'll get a bank account on one of my off days.