A Letter From Kate
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Dear Readers,
I love finding a bargain, but then, doesn't everyone? When I walk into one of my favorite stores and see clearance racks, I get a little rush. As I dig through the sale items and find things I like, my pulse actually starts racing, especially if it's a really good sale. I enjoy the items I buy on sale even more, just knowing that I saved money.
When I was in college, I worked at a large bookstore, and employees received a discount on everything in the store. It was wonderful to buy books and music at much-reduced prices, and the discount came in handy when I shopped for holiday and birthday gifts for my friends and family. After I graduated, I quit working at the bookstore, and I greatly missed that discount. To this day, I find it difficult to pay full price for books and CDs.
Now, I find most of my bargains at store clearance sales and garage sales. One of my favorite garage-sale finds was a lovely silver and amethyst ring for just $1. I also found an adorable set of ladybug bookends for my daughter's room for $2. Part of the fun of going to garage sales is the thrill of the hunt for a bargain!
My father-in-law, Jim, loves to go to garage and estate sales and auctions. He often finds great things at ridiculously low prices, and he shares his bargains with his family. The entire dining room of my house is furnished with Jim's estate-sale finds. The antique dining table and china hutch have the look of well-cared-for furniture that makes a house a home.
This summer, check out a few garage sales and see what treasures you can find. Happy bargain hunting!
Love,
Kate Marchbanks
Together With God
I am not a shopper, I am a bargain hunter, and there's a difference. Shopping involves malls and credit cards, and usually involves far too much energy just to realize that I can't afford what I'm trying on. I much prefer hunting in bargain stores, yard sales, flea markets and charity bazaars.
It's too bad we can't get a bargain on everything - especially life. But, as we all know, life holds no bargains and no guarantees. The challenge of finding the bargain - at the flea market or in life - gives us excitement for the day. For example, recently I had a back operation, and as much as that was no bargain and definitely an interruption in my routine of life, I learned something very important.
I found that I am a blessed and loved person from all the cards, flowers and well wishes I received. Before it happened, I had begun to doubt myself - and my worth to others. So was it a bargain? You bet!
Father, thank You for providing a life that is filled with changes, interruptions and happiness. Bless all those who take a moment to brighten someone else's life with even the simplest joy of sending a card. May we all find that we have worth in our lives and that others love us. Amen.
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