Monday, December 28, 2009

How I got my $100 shoes for Free

Shape-up shoes by Sketchers are becoming popular among nurses due to the claims that it will:
  • Promote weight loss
  • strenghten the back
  • Firm calf and buttock muscles
  • Reduce cellulite and tone your thighs
  • Increase cardiovascular health
  • Improve posture
  • Reduce stress on Knee and ankle joints

So with all those reasons, naturally I wanted a pair of my own. It will cost me at least $100. My friend and I ordered a cheaper version by Curves through Avon. However, I got a call from my Dad that my brother Edwin is hurting due to his income being cut back and his son is sick. I decided to send him some money and cancelled my order from Avon. Then there is this deal at Shoe Carnival- buy one get one half off. One of my co-workers asked me if I want to go with her so we can get the deal. But even with the deal, it will still cost me $75. I told them I will just have to ask God to give me the shoes.

I prayed that maybe there is a sale somewhere and that God will somehow make it possible for me to have it.

On my birthday, my friend Lynda and I went to Kohl's in Dallas to check-out after Christmas sales. We went to the shoe dept and sure enough they have the shoes for $100. After much thought and accounting, I bought them but here's how it ended up for free:

  • $10 kohl's coupon from Lynda
  • $20.00 off (20% off from Kohl's)
  • $25.00 Xmas money from Mom
  • $25.00 Bday money from Mom
  • $20.00( $10.00 walmart gift card from Suzy, sold to Bobby for $20.00)
  • total is $100

And that is how God gave me the $100 shoes for free!

Ask and it shall be given unto you, Seek and ye shall find, Knock and it shall be opened unto you.

-Matthew 7:7