Hearing Another Story

This morning I went to a men's

breakfast. I heard about another

story.

It doesn't mean better or worse

than mine. Means we all have a

story that has tragedy and joy

in it too.

We are all together and it is good

to know though are stories are

different and unique as much as

we are at the same time we can

understand. We can always take

away what we hear. Amen!

Always Good To Hear

I heard yesterday my angiogram is
going to take place in October. I
should know the date when it will
happen today.

A friend from high school said I

have a lot to give still and how 

many peoples lives I have touched

already.  It is always good to hear

such words.

Everything goes well my purpose

will not end too soon. It is important

to touch others whether small or

large. We all need something on

this side of heaven. Amen!

Forgiveness Not Always Easy

I am sure you are like most everyone
else forgiving someone is not easy to
do. I would say a lot of the time. The
reason Jesus Christ ask us to forgive
our neighbors and enemies too.

Someone last evening got on my 

case  because I didn't take anything

to our home group meeting as far

as food goes. For one thing there

is always enough food and I had 

planned to but  I forgot to get

something to pickup though it

was not my intention and I wasn't

going to go back to the store or

stop on the way to the group.

It isn't like I don't take something

very often and she even pointed

out it was the second time I didn't

bring something. 

I told her I had intended to bring

something but forgot when I was

at the store. She said that was in

excuse and never to do it again.

I told her often other people bring

the same thing as I do and I am 

tired of it as well. She says there

is a list which people put what 

they are bringing in an email.

I told her I look at that list and

I put what I am bringing but

someone always finds a way

to bring the same thing as I do.

Fortunately this time I would 

have been ok if I had gotten

at the store what I wanted to 

do.

Yes I have forgiven her, but

she needs to know my story.

Anyway, I won't go any further

except please forgive others

even when they don't know

your story or think it is an 

excuse. OK!

How are life purpose goes

Our life purpose goes one day
at a time. Whatever we do there
is no other way is a day at a time.

God has given us a number of

gifts and talents. Some of them

are used regularly while others

when needed.

The question is which are used

regular and when the others are

when needed. This is something

for each of us to figure out. Amen!

Has Fall Arrived

I wondered since we had such a hot summer
whether fall would arrive on time or later. I
have to say about right on time.

Saturday and Sunday here in Gig Harbor,

Washington we had a good amount of rain.

Almost two inches. Saturday's rain happened

in the morning. On Sunday had rain in the

morning to, however, got a good down pour

in early afternoon. I probably should have

stayed in the coffee shop for a few extra

minutes, however, walking to my car which

didn't take long I got soaken wet. I took off

my clothes when I got home. 

I put on the television to watch the Seahawks

play football. It wasn't raining there at the

time. In fact, the sun was out a little bit.

We often have different weather patterns

than Seattle. It may have helped the Seahawks

if they had rain at the same time as we did

as they lost in overtime.

I have to admit though I did fall asleep at 

the beginning of the game. So maybe I 

was the one who kept them from winning.

lol.  They scored most of their points while

I was asleep. Wouldn't you know it.

Looking at my weather app this week though

looks more toward summer than fall as the

temperatures are to be in the 70s. Have to 

see when the rain returns. Not expected 

this week.

Wherever you are at I hope the weather is

nice for you. Also, your health. God bless

you. 

Looking at changes

As you know I have been posting
mostly about our life purpose. I
think for now it has run its course
though on occasion when something
comes to mind I will post it.

As you can see the name of the
site is herb's look at life and sport
so going to post more on what is
going on in life in mine or what
comes to mind to me. Of course,
purpose has important part of life
but not the only thing.

If there is something you like me

to post about please send me a

comment and I will do so. I

appreciate all you who follow

me whether often or on occasion.

Let your friends know. OK

I appreciate it and wish you all

many blessings. Until next time.

Amen!

Top Events Of Our Lives

Another way to look at our purpose
is to look at our top events in our lives.

We can think or write down the top

ten or even top twenty-five if we 

have that many.

We can look to at those we consider

our friends and how many were at

those events as well.

These events along with those 

friends we can think about being

a major part of our life purpose.

Next time we see the friends we

can talk about the events we

have shared together. Look

forward to more in the future. 

New People

I find it good to meet new

people. I know not everyone

feels the same.  Another

reason we are all different.

I find it interesting meeting

people for their stories. Some

times it is what I see when I 

meet them. 

On Tuesday I met a woman 

who had a book about bees.

Found out she is learning 

about them since she has 

bees of her own. It isn't her

job as she is a pharmacist.

She lives on the Key Peninsula

with five acres.

I spoke with a young man as

well. I thought he lived in the

same apartment complex as 

I do. He is looking for a new

job in the tech world.

Talking with new people I 

never know I will see them

again. I feel it is good to 

leave a good impression

but never know.

My news about my heart

I have to say my purpose is what I have
to live on since my heart is not in good
shape. Most likely I will have a fibulator
put in but have to see.

Though my heart isn't so good at least

it is pumping alright. My mother lived

to almost one hundred without a good

heart.

Having a purpose really helps when

your health isn't what it should or want

it to be. God's plan is in order and that

is what I am living on. Amen!

Flash Before Your Eyes

I am sorry for the last several days.
I went in ER at local hospital for
chest pains on Friday afternoon.
I stayed until Sunday afternoon.
They did a lot of tests and then
sent me home.

I failed a stress test. Likely I will

have to go back in hospital for a

procedure. I have a couple different

issues with my heart. I have an 

appointment with my cardiologist

already scheduled today so see what

she has to see.

It is amazing how life flashes when 

you think the possibility of dying. 

I told God I am ready to go, however,

I believe there is more of a purpose 

left for me.  We will see just like for

the rest of us. Amen!

Love of Poetry

 

I believe a lot in poetry. I have seen

some great poetry in my life. Years

back I wrote poetry on a regular basis

but not a lot in recent years so I would 

say I lost the touch. I do hope to write

some in the future. Please be kind

when I do. 

My cousin Jennifer is really good 

at poetry. I need to read more of 

her stuff so I can get tips. The 

same goes for other poets. Back

in February on Groundhogs Day 

she wrote a poem about my dad, 

her Uncle. It happens to be his 

birthday to. I remember when 

my brothers and I found out 

he was born on February 2

we laughed out loud that day. 

I can't really remember how 

old I was at the time. 

Sometimes it is hard too 

remember some things. I 

have memories knowing

I knew them but really 

what happened isn't in 

my data base called the

brain.

It is amazing to think it 

is September already 

and summer is about

to be over. It is has 

been a hotter summer 

in Western Washington 

then ever before so

 the summer could 

last longer. The great

part we will find out 

won't we. I think school 

should start in late 

September and go 

into the second half 

of June. The weather 

though in June has 

become better than

what it was when I 

was a kid. A lot 

depends on activities

among other things 

in the summer to think 

about to. The Puyallup 

Fair is going on right

now so must have 

good draw happening. 

With Covid coming back

and needing to wear a 

mask in large crowds

outdoors will people 

really come or stay away.

Look  forward to the details.

 

Passion Equals Purpose

I am sure I recently mention this
recently, however, when something
comes to my mind I figure to still
pass it on.

Recently several people I follow

on Instagram decided to get out

of the rat race (more them than 

me saying so). 

The most recent said she had

been living on the East Coast,

then moved to Colorado and

now Hawaii since her job

became remote.

Now she has made her on line

business official and moving

out of the tech world. A lot

of tech people have done  that

most recently.

My nephew Ian I expect will

do so eventually though he 

enjoys the work he is doing

in tech right now. 

When you are like these 

people who have to be

smart for one thing and

do make pretty good pay

check at some point they

will move into their real

passion.

This is where I say passion

is your purpose. Without 

passion can't really do your

purpose. 

Most jobs these days don't

have pensions in the same

way they used too. Most 

have a 401k or IRA that

works in place of the pension.

This means to you can switch

and have a job where you have

your passion and purpose in it

and still continue on a 401k

or IRA.

You still looking out for your

purpose it lies in what your

passionate about. It doesn't

necessarily you have to get

a job in what your passionate

about because you can do

so outside the job as well.

It helps though.  lol

Goodness and Mercy

When growing up I went to church
most Sunday's that is. It wasn't part
of my daily life back then like it is
now. I do remember some songs
and scripture readings from back in
the day.

One verse I remember was "surely

goodness and mercy will follow me

all the days of my life".  It is verse

six of the well known Psalm 23.

Every Sunday a Psalm would be

said by the congregation. I am 

sure I heard these words at least

once a year.

I am bringing this verse up now

thinking we can use it as part of

our life purpose. We can show

goodness and mercy to others.

We don't see a lot of it in the 

world these days especially 

in the last year. Amen !