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I look forward to hearing from you,
Jon
DeKok Insurance Group, Inc. Referral Program: When you tell your family and friends about your positive experience with my agency, and they call for a quote, I’ll send YOU a $20 gift card.
This isn’t going to feel much like an insurance guys blog post. That’s because while the story is partly his, he’s not telling it. A few weeks ago, we were talking about our dreams for DeKok Insurance Group, Inc. and we realized we needed a clear division of duties so we could serve our clients better. Jon enjoys serving his clients, talking to potential new clients, and giving quotes. For me, Joy, it’s about connecting with our clients using this blog, emails, and other social media resources. Sometimes I’ll write about insurance stuff. Today? Not so much. Because sometimes serving you means helping you get to know your insurance agent.
What He Wanted for Christmas …
Most years, getting Christmas presents for Jon is difficult. Don’t get me wrong – he’s not difficult it’s just that he doesn’t usually want much, and when he does want something, he usually gets it for himself.
This year, we talked about it and he came up with exactly nothing. Well, okay he did mention an RV, but my Christmas budget wasn’t that big! I sat in our living room, pondering my dilemma. This kind of thinking involves coffee, our dogs snuggled in close, and quiet. Sitting there, I saw the perfect gift for him sitting right in front of me.
When Jon’s mom passed away just over two years ago, a lovely stained-glass piece she had created became his.When we brought it home, we did what she did – we propped it up on the window sill planning on getting it framed someday. That never happened. I knew the time had come. The thing was, it couldn’t be a surprise – this was part of her legacy and only Jon could pick out the right frame. When I told him what I wanted to do, his eyes lit up. Oh yeah – this was it.
He took his mom’s art to the guys at Nigon Woodworks in SE Rochester – because he knows and trusts their work. He told them what he wanted and what wood options he thought would look best. A few days before Christmas I was notified – it was ready. I cannot tell you how much fun it was to pay for this gift. But then there was another problem – there was no way I could wrap it. I should have known better than to worry. Jon saw only the beauty in the stained-glass that was emphasized by the natural maple frame.
Jon hung his mother’s masterpiece in the window and we remembered a special time of coffee we had with her at her kitchen table. Mom took a class, then another. She chose the pattern for her second project carefully. The tulip represented Dad’s Dutch heritage. The red was his favorite color. The brown was the color of the dirt he so faithfully farmed. And she wanted the sun to look like it was shining. While she talked, she carefully places a few of the pieces she’d already cut on the pattern to show us what she’d accomplished so far. Evidence of the work was all over her hands – tiny cuts were visible, and a deeper one was hidden under a band-aid. There would be more of those before she was done.
The end result was beautiful, but sitting on the window sill, behind a sheer curtain, it was rarely appreciated – except by the artist and her son Jon who commented on it often and complimented her on its beauty. She would pat his arm in gratitude.
We had no idea how much difference a simple wood frame would make or how beautiful it would be hanging in the window – not just propped up on the sill. Everyday, we enjoy the quiet beauty in the glass. But there’s more. Somehow this piece of stained-glass radiates hope into our hearts. We can’t explain that to you, but it’s there. Maybe in part it’s because of what she did for us, especially in the last months of her life; as her hope of a longer life dwindled, and we hung out with her in the nursing home, she did every thing she could to fill our hearts with hope in our faith, marriage, and work.
And we’re grateful.
We’re also thankful for you – our clients and readers. If you have questions about your insurance, give Jon a call at 507-226-8121 or email him at [email protected].
Sincerely from both of us,
Joy
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Joy here. . .
Jon and I like sharing good news as much as we enjoy getting it. Who doesn’t, right? So here are a few good things we enjoyed this summer, and then Jon has some really good news for our insureds.
But the most important for our clients is that while insurance premiums are on the rise (isn’t everything?), for the most part, we can still offer you, and anyone you refer to us, competitive prices and/or better coverages.
Do you have good news? We’d enjoy hearing about it – leave us a note in the comments.
Jon here. . .
I get excited when I can improve the DeKok Insurance Group, Inc. line-up. Today, I’m pleased to announce the addition of Nationwide/Allied Insurance to our group of companies. They are a part of Nationwide Insurance and offer most Personal, Commercial, and Farm lines policies at competitive prices.
Around your renewal time, when I run rate quotes for you I never know what company will come in with the best overall rates. Sometimes, it surprises me. But I like finding you the most competitive price for the best coverages.
If you have any questions about your insurance, feel free to call (507-226-8121) or email me ([email protected]) with questions or for a quote request.
I would be happy to help your family, friends, and associates also. I am so honored with the referrals sent to DeKok Insurance Group, Inc.
Thank you.
Jon
Email:[email protected]
Phone 507-226-8121
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Sometimes people think about flood insurance too late, and their losses are great. The right coverage is available to all Minnesota homeowners. To find out how to protect your family, your home, and your personal property, call me at 507-226-8121 or email me at [email protected].
All flood Insurance is offered through the National Flood Insurance Program: http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/. Though the government actually provides flood coverage, at DeKok Insurance Group, Inc., I issue this policy in the event of flood damage to your insured property.
Don’t assume that you’re covered, and don’t wait until the river is rising. Call soon. Your questions are important to me. The old saying “better safe than sorry” is true when it comes to insurance.
Jon
Email: [email protected]
Phone 507-226-8121
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Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, invisible gas that results when certain fuels do not burn completely. And it can be deadly. That’s why it’s important to know how to prevent it, detect it, and protect yourself and your family from its effects.
In the home, carbon monoxide is most commonly formed by flames and heaters, as well as vehicles or generators that are running in an attached garage. As temperatures drop and more people are cranking the heat and hovering over the stove inside and warming up the car’s engine before hitting the road, it’s especially critical to ensure your family’s safety against this lethal gas.
Since carbon monoxide cannot be detected without a carbon monoxide detection device, it is essential to install and maintain one or more detectors in your home.
Detector Tips
I want you and your family to stay protected, so check out the following tips from CAL FIRE San Diego County Fire Authority for safeguarding your household.
In case of exposure
If you suspect that you or someone you know has been exposed to carbon monoxide, check for the following symptoms:
If any of the symptoms exist, move the individual into fresh air and seek emergency medical care immediately.
Jon
Email: [email protected]
Phone 507-226-8121
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