Happens On Sundays

I woke up just fine on Sunday, however, about
an hour before church talking with a couple at
the coffee shop I didn't feel as well.

I decided to go to church anyway since it was

only five minutes away. I could go home if I

ended up feeling worse.

I was distracted during worship to some degree

since I wasn't feeling well. I even made it through

the sermon as well.

The sermon was about being prepared. Since now

we are going into the new season of fall. Pastor

Mike said many of us were not prepared for the virus

as we should have. He mentioned those with oil

were prepared for Jesus return while those not 

with oil will not be.

After the service I spent a little time talking with

a fellow church member then I saw three young

girls. I decided I would talk to them. Just to say

I haven't talked to three girls that age in a long 

time.

I think the four of us had a good time talking. I

am sure they are not used to talking with adults

outside their parents very often so they were

excited to do so or at least they showed it that way.

I asked the girls what they were going to do for

the afternoon. They told me what they were going to

do. One had chips figuring she was going to eat

them all afternoon. The second was going to visit

a neighbor friend and the third was going swimming.

I would think they are pretty good choices though I

am not sure I would eat chips all afternoon but if

you not other choices I guess why not.

It was interesting after the girls and I finished are

talk which which was longer than I would have thought

on my way to the car to leave I walked right by their

three dads. I stopped into their conversation.  

I went home to relax hoping to feel better. I feel 

being sick on a Sunday is a spiritual attack since

it does only happen on Sundays to me. Prayer and

fasting is the way to go to get back on track. 

I still feel a little under the weather so prayer and

some fasting since I am not real good at it is in

order. Want to get back on my feet continuing on

my journey doing my life purpose. 

Summer Flying By

We know summer isn't officially over for
another three weeks it feels as though it
has flown by once again.

This summer though is different than any

we have had before because of the virus.

At least we have been closer to normal

than we were for two or three months. 

I remember as a child summer was longer

back then. We got out of school early June

instead of late June.

The trip our family took across Canada

and eastern USA would have been cut

short two weeks now. We may have taken

the trip now but would not have been the

same. 

The few years we went to YMCA camp

now would have felt like we were gone

half of the summer though it was only

two weeks. 

What I remember about camp was swimming

where we had to go a certain length so we 

could use the boats.

We had classes to take  like archery, painting

and making items to. Right now I can't think

of the word. lol.

Another thing I like about summer besides

the nice weather is thinking about the

summer pasts. 

This week when I was a kid didn't have

good meaning it meant I had to go back 

to school. I know some kids like school

for several different reasons  but it wasn't

my favorite thing to do. 

Anyway those were the days and now

summer coming another end. At  least

with the good weather I can still do 

some traveling around the area without

it raining.

Going Back In Time

One of the barista's at the coffee shop I go
to was hanging out while not on her shift.

I teased her initially saying she spends all

her money she makes working on coffee 

and doughnuts. She laughed and said it was

true. 

Later when I was about to leave I said wow

three different guys sitting at your table.

She told me two of them are neighbors and

the third which she came in with is her

boyfriend. I told her it made sense.

It made me go back in time thinking when 

I was her age which is 17 the girls I spent

most of my time with were neighbors as well.

There were four of them. We got on the bus

at the same spot at least in high school anyway.

One of the girls was in my class while two 

were older and one younger. 

The one in my grade I had some classes with

her to so more time with her than the others.

Made me remember though saw other students

those in the neighborhood spent more time with.

Two of those four gals still live in the area at least

I think so though I haven't seen them for a while.

One got married and moved to Spokane on the 

other side of the state and the fourth one I don't 

know. I will have to ask someone I see semiregular

who was in her class whether he has seen her or

at least at reunions.

It is always nice to think about those you grew up

with. They are still special in your heart. Amen!

Strange Things Happen

I am sure we all have had issues we haven't
liked when it comes to wearing masks. Of
course, breathing is right up at the top of

the list I presume.

I find recognizing people is a problem 

wearing a mask. Many people I do 

recognize though on occasion I don't.

Not recognizing someone on Thursday

was stranger than anything I could make

up. 

I went to the pharmacy to pick up a couple

of prescriptions as well as getting my flu

shot. It took a little longer to wait for the

shot than normal. In part, there were more

people getting shots than I have seen before.

Usually I am the only one or one other person.

 

Anyway I was last of several people to get

my shot probably why it took longer.  I talked

to a gentlemen before me saying wow this is

taking longer. He told me he had been waiting

for an hour and a half.  I wasn't even half that

time though I wondered why we had wait 

several minutes for the pharmacist to get 

back to the two of us since the previous two

people were take care of quickly.

Ok to make the story shorter. About an hour

after getting home I received a message on

social media. It was from a friend I grew up

with. He said it was really good to see you

today Herb. I thought he saw me today. It 

turned out the guy who had waited for the

hour and half was someone I had gone to

school with but we hadn't seen each other

for some time.

He said he didn't recognize me but realized

it was me when my name was called. To be

honest I wasn't paying attention other than

hearing my name so I didn't hear his name

being called which now I had. Actually it

was a mix up by the pharmacist but I won't 

get into it.

Had it not been needing to wear the mask

there would have been a better chance of

me recognize him or he at least would have

recognized my face or at least my voice.

Anyway, this is why it is so strange to me.

I hope I am able to see him again. He recently

moved back to Washington state from Georgia.

Until next time  have yourself a good weekend.

Heart Of Man

I don't think social justice is working.

No matter how many are out protesting

or in some cases louting isn't changing.

Our natural man the heart is wicked.

We can't change no matter how hard

we try.

Only God can change our hearts. He

is the one for us to go to ask for our

hearts to change.

We may believe we have love in our

hearts but really only God can fill us

with love. 

Spend the day meditating and thinking

what we can do. 

Getting Better At What You Do

I am sure we all remember when we
competed in sports growing up or
classes in school we always looked
at getting better

Our parents encouraged us in both

sports and school. It was hard in the

areas we had difficulty in, however,

we still tried.

Being parents of children the same

goes; we are excited when they excel

and when they get better each day

whether it is hitting a baseball, scoring

a goal or getting high scores in a subject

they had problems with before.

Things haven't changed even we are

getting older with children or for

ourselves as well. Let's keep on pushing

and become better at what we do. 

Making a Difference

I suppose it is in our nature to make
a difference or feel important or being
on top.

A lot of people have scars because of

their  childhood. In some cases have to

do with family while others in school.

Also, disabilities as a youngster can

hurt as well.

Many people are still trying to get over

their scars. Those who have overcome

scars by making a difference and living

the life purpose God gave them when

they were created.

Making a difference doesn't mean you

have to be popular you just do things

others would enjoy. A difference can

be small well as large. 

I am sure we have all heard about being

a small fish in a big pond or being a big

fish in a small pond. We can figure making

a difference in one or the other though

a big fish likely have a bigger impact.

Meeting A New Friend

I always think it is nice to meet a new
friend. It happened to me on Sunday
at the coffee shop.

We talked for more than an hour then

she had to leave. We said pick it up

again next time. 

We covered a number of subjects in 

the hour. She happens to have grown

up in St. Louis, Missouri where my

brother and family lived for 17 years.

I told her about the loss of my mother

while she talked about her job as a

occupational therapist. 

She has lived in the Gig Harbor area

for a year and a half. She is not sure

how long she will live here.

Again it is nice to meet a new friend. 

Teenager Playing Cards

Saturday morning my visit to the coffee shop
I saw a teenager boy. It wasn't unusual to see
one at the coffee shop, however, he was playing
cards with his grandmother. A few minutes
later I saw his grandfather too.

I am not sure how many other people noticed 

him but I certainly did. He was doing something

I don't see a lot of here in the USA spending time

with his grandparents.

I am sure there are other teenagers who do so.

The ones being raised in the right way. What 

has been going on over the last several months

it is nice to see something in a positive way.

So take your time and enjoy your family and

friends. Spend as much time with your elderly

parents or grandparents they won't be around

forever. Actually we won't be either. Amen!

A Little Bit Of Rain

August has turned out to be a hot month.

A bit hotter than normal that is for sure.

Last Sunday we had the temperature hit

mid to high 90s depending where you

lived in Western Washington. It was the

hottest temperatures on record.

August the temperatures usually are in

the 70s and 80s which we had for the

most part which I like for sure. The 90s

not so much.

Late Thursday and Friday we had some

rain. A nice change for sure and the grass

certainly needed it.

The weather will be back Saturday thru

Monday in the upper 80s. I am OK with 

it though high 70s and low 80s more my

comfort zone. Won't complain. Enjoy

your weekend. 

Iron Sharpens Iron

I am sure most people have heard the
term "iron sharpens iron". It is mentioned
in the New Testament of the Bible.

It means you can debate or encourage

others in words being spoken.

If you are in a group of men or women

whatever you are discussing you are

sharpening iron.

It is a good way to learn from others.

The age of the person isn't important

either. On Thursday I was in conversation

with a younger man. I learned some things

from him while I hope he did from me

though he did most of the talking.

Another important thing is when you

leave you have learned something and

your a better person for it.

Right now with social distancing it isn't

easy thing to do but it is possible. The 

young man and I were social distance at

the coffee shop.

Sometimes it is hard to hear in the coffee

shop so I had to ask him to repeat himself

a few times. 

So for the challenge find someone who

can lead to iron sharpening iron. 

Viewing Mannerisms

I would say I don't do it very often,
at least not consciously, but I do 

find it interesting when I see someone

with a similar mannerism of a friend.

It happened to me yesterday when I

saw a gentlemen with similar mannerism

to a friend. In this case it was very

interesting to me this gentlemen looked

Latino while my friend is Caucasian.  

The mannerism of this gentlemen 

reminding of my friend was how

he talked or at least how his lips

moved.

I wasn't close enough to this gentlemen

to hear his voice so I am not sure if

they sounded alike or not just the 

look got my attention.

I know a number of years I was looking

at my brother's wedding picture. Me and

my siblings including my brother have

the same smile. I am sure this happens

in many families.

Another thing when I laugh I feel as though

it is like my brother's laugh as well. I am not

sure whether we sound the same or not it 

just feels that way.

I am sure our laughs are like our dad as 

well. I am sure looking more into I would

find this is common with families.

I find interesting in my town I find people

look similar to other people I know or I 

have seen. In fact what makes it real 

interesting I have seen both of the people

at the coffee shop I attend at the same time.

I am sure these people have no clue someone

else is there that looks like them. I have been

told on a number of occasion that I look like

someone else as well. So I have a double 

here in town somewhere.

Anyway, I just want to mention this sort as

a phenomenon. Though we are created uniquely

there are similarities in people. Even those who

may look alike, have similar mannerisms we

are still unique for other things we are not

alike at all or we don't have the same gifts 

or talents. 

The important thing is for us to love and 

enjoy who we are. I guess this is my conclusion

about mannerisms too.

Overcoming Our Troubles

As life continues to go on we know troubles
will continue for us too.

We are blessed to live another day however
trouble can intervene at any time.

The importance is for us to lean on God

during trouble time. He is sufficient for

us. He is here to watch over us.

It is important we help out others when

they are hurting or going through something

because our time can come up so soon too.

Be encouraged during these times. Trust in

God and not in our own understanding. Amen!

Still Missing Mom

It is now six months plus since mom passed
away. I feel lonely without her at times.

Mom would be one hundred years old in

a month from now. We were planning a

party, however, with covid-19 still around

the party is likely not to happen.

Our family will have to plan the party

and remembrance of mom sometime

next year. It will be so nice to hear her

stories. She had one for every occasion.

Another Time To Listen

I was looking at one of my posts from
September of 2017 so almost three years
ago.

What I wrote about was the national anthem

being played at the NFL games and the players

kneeling. 

As we can see times haven't changed

a lot in this time. We still need to listen.

With the pandemic and then the shooting

in Minneapolis of a black man then the

whole Black Lives Matter.

I find it interesting the Black Lives Matter

has turned into more of a political issue.

It is still important to listen to one another,

however, let's not put politics into it. I 

suppose there are those will say politics

will always come into situations like this

but I don't really think it has too.

If you are white and you have a friend who

is of another color it might be a good idea

to sit down and talk about what is going on.

Actually let's go further and say you are

any color sit down with someone with 

someone who is different whether it is 

color or have other issues. We all have

a story to tell.

I am white, however, I haven't always been

treated well especially by those who are

white. I grew up in a small town made up

of over 90 per cent white. I am not sure

they were racist or not this is just how it

was. My parents never told to treat someone

of another color or race different than I would

any of the same color.

The truth is we don't know anyone else's 

story so let's sit down and listen. Amen!

A Very Hot Day

I have to admit I don't do well on hot days
like Sunday was here when it hit into the 90s.

I guess jokingly my life purpose wasn't to

spend hot days anywhere. We are lucky though

it only happens three times a year on average.

The temperatures were in the 80s when I arrived

at church at 10:30. I could feel it hot at the time

then a nice breeze came in. This did help  for a

short time. After the service while talking with

others I did find a place feeling cool and I thought

it would be nice to stay there for the rest of the day.

We are having the church service outside because

of Covid-19. We have a grassy area we meet at.

There is another church meets at 2:30 pm while

their church is being renovated. I am sure it was

a bit warmer by then. 

The weather is supposed to come down over the

next several days which will be more to my liking.

I look forward to being able to share things with

people at a more comfortable time. 

Beautiful and Hot August Day

We have had temperatures in August anywhere
from the low 70s to upper 80, however, Sunday
is expected to hit about 95.

Sunday will be the hottest day of the year here

in Western Washington. This means across the

state in Eastern Washington they will probably

have temperatures between 105 and 110.

They have temperatures usually ten degrees

hotter than we do during the summer.

The temperatures here don't reach the 90s

very often. In fact it happens three times

a year on average and up to five years ago

we never had it in the 90s. 

I am happy with it being in the 80s instead.

I am sure I will look for shade. I don't mind

being out in the sun but I don't want to see

it too directly when it is  this hot. I just hope

we have some wind to satisfy me.

It is possibility I will have to find water

to help me out. Fortunately it won't be

muggy here at the same time.

Whatever you are doing today enjoy it

and be blessed. Remember today only

comes around once.  

A Beautiful Drive

On Thursday it was such a beautiful
day to take a drive and visit family.

I took a drive up to Everson,  Washington

which takes about three hours to do

not including stops along the way.

I met my cousin Peggy in Burlington

which is two hours north of Gig Harbor

where I live. Burlington is just over 

100 miles from my place.

Seattle is 35 miles from my place so

took 45 minutes to get there with traffic

slow in a couple spots.

When I got about an hour and a half

into the drive is when I start seeing 

farm land, lakes and rivers. The rest 

of the trip it is mostly that along with

a lot of trees. 

In Everson we visited Linda our cousin

Ray's widow. Ray had passed away in

April he was 86 years old.

We visited the church where his funeral

was a couple weeks earlier before going

to Linda's home. 

We talked about Ray, and about family

Before leaving we prayed for Linda.

God giving her rest. We left returning

back home. The whole trip took

eleven hours. What a wonderful day.

I look forward to a return visit. 

                           Goshen Community Church Everson Washington founded in 1915. 

A Wonderful August So Far

I figured to change things up now so
the weather has been summer like here
in Western Washington.

This week continuing the temperatures
to be in the seventies. It seems to dip
down to the low 50s at night.

Thursday I headed for my trip to 

north part of Western Washington

near the border of  Canada. The

border is still closed so can't enter

into Canada.

I will have some pictures here on

Saturday's post. Just remind you I

do have a new website called Herb's

look at travel.  So I will have

additional pictures shown there as

well. The link there is https://herbnightingale.blogspot.com/

Enjoy your weekend with much pleasure

while living your life of purpose. Amen!

I almost forgot Sunday our temperatures

will go up to the low to mid 90s. It doesn't

happen often around here. The summer is

usually very comfortable being in the 70s 

and 80s. 

How To Be Successful

I am sure we all want to be successful
in some kind of manner.

What came to my mind businesses are

successful because they have products

people want and need. Also, they give

customer service above their competitor

and the price is right as well.

This is how we can be successful as 

people. We have what others  may want

and need to. We are able to give them 

the service too. The price is right because

we give ourselves to them.  We are 

available at their time of need.

Sounds pretty good to me if we follow

this way of thinking. Try it and see what

happens. 

Being Passionate In Whatever We Do

I hope whatever I am writing here you feel
I am passionate in what I am saying and doing.

Tuesday I found out a new sports website I 

am writing for pacificnwsports.com I was

named writer of the month for July. I show

the passion in the teams I am writing for.

It is so good to be honored in this way.

I  hope we all can get honored for what

we do in life. People recognize us for the

work we do in our life purpose.  Our

gifts and talents stand out.

I just want to remind you of my new 

site herb's look at travel. I hope to go

to as many places in the USA and other

countries I can. A lot of it will happen

depending on you. The link to the site is

herbnightingale.blogspot.com. Right now

I am at home so I will be showing places

I have been to and will go to around in

the state of Washington before heading out

to other places.

Even while I travel I still plan on writing 

to you encouraging you in your life purpose.

You can be the best you can especially with

passion coming out of you.

Have a great rest of this day doing what

you do best. Amen!

Positive Words To Use

I believe it is important for us to use
positive words when speaking to others.
I know I have mentioned it before, however,
these days it is more important than ever.

Most people want to talk negative and
so much is wrapped in politics. At least
here in the USA..

I was looking at my note pad where I jot

things down sometimes to use here.

I just want to say how much I appreciate

those who take the time to read my blog.

Not as many people are ready this like 

they used to. A lot of that has to do with

google making changes a couple years ago.

What I found is some of the words in the

English alphabet from A-Z. I just looked

at  a few today. In the a's coming to my

attention are the words abundance, accommodate,

and achievement. Those are three strong words

we could use every day or often any way. 

We should pray for abundance while accommodating

others and achieving a lot in our lives. 

I will mention other words shown here to for

encouragement. Again be sure to tell your

friends here about this blog. Also, I have

a group on Facebook "Living in your life

purpose".  I write something on Monday's

Wednesdays and Fridays. Sometimes I

write something I have mentioned here

however different as well.

Write in the comments if there is something

you would like me to write about or you

have criticism as well. Thank you so much. 

Make Our Life Better

I am sure what has been happening for almost
five months a lot of people are struggling with
their life going on.

In many cases it is fear that is ruling their lives

and the possibility of discouragement as well.

We must stand up not letting what is going on

in the world to get the best of us.

To be honest what is happening is from hell

itself. We must have hope and faith along with

love. It is love for one another to get us through

what have to endure.

I don't always feel strong at all but I do know

it is so important to do so with God's help

along with family and friends.

Let others know you no longer going to

live with this. Tell them to join the fight

too. Amen!

Many Promises Given To Us

I was thinking about this yesterday
afternoon while I was sitting having
my americano.

I was opening the Bible to do my

daily reading. The thought came

we have over a couple thousand

promises for us by God.

I am sure many of these promises

have been fulfilled while many more

to do so. All we have to do is trust

and have the faith God is going to

fulfill the rest.

The ones we have fulfilled right now

we may not realize them or just 

take fore granted because they have

been with us for long time already.

I am not mentioning this because

we will be granted a lot of riches

or such things.  God wants to give

us our hearts desires. They may 

come in different forms then we

may want but doesn't change the

fact we will get them.

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Be Shaken and Trust

What has been going on this year is

God is shaking us and for us to trust

in him.

The world is in a place to go one way

or another.

We need faith we will make it through

or we will feel miserable.

We must live like we have with some

limitations at the same time.

Home, faith and love must keep us

in place. Do not let the things of the

world put you down. Amen!

Who We Are

Often we are our hottest critic. There are things
we don't like about ourselves. It is OK I say.

This all goes back to when we were young and
other children criticized or made fun of us.

I am sure some parents think kids are being
kids. Sorry it isn't right in my book The parents
who think this way need to get their children
straighten out.

In the end we are who God says we are. He
loves us for who we are and let's accept it.

Life Purpose: Another Key "Relationship"

With the world being shaken by Covid-19

it has become how important relationships

are in our daily lives.

God gave each of us our own unique purpose

for the reason of relationships.

I am sure we are more aware how important

relationships are since the pandemic came

on board.

We must have connection with others. Though

you may have to stay away from a lot of people

it is important to know those we are connected

to. 

Even when we can't see them in person it is

important to call them or go on video chat to

see their faces as well.

There are those we mentor or being mentored

by well as family and friends. These connections

play a major role in who we are. Amen!

My Plans Changed For Today

I was supposed to be going to Everson, Washington

today, however, the plans have been changed. My

cousin Peg said she couldn't go today something 

came up.

I was disappointed at first, however, I am sure 

something else will happen. Actually there is an

event happening tonight I wasn't going to be able

to attend so now I will unless it gets pushed back

as well.

I could still take a trip up that way but I figure

I will wait until Peg has a new date. It will probably

happen in the next week or two.

There is another possibility is to go visit her on

Whidbey Island. She mentioned it already even

doing so today but then thought I wouldn't want

to be part of the company coming for the day.

She had company over the weekend so is tired

from it so a major reason postponing the trip.

We all find times of disappointment don't we.

Life has changes happening all the time we 

just have to figure to go with the bounces.

Anyway have yourself a good day. God bless you!

Living With A Code

Many of us have read detective stories or seen

them on television. All seem to live with a code.

Often they struggle with the code they live by.

The same can go for us. Most of us have a 

code whether we realize it or not.

As a Christian I live with a code or at least

try anyway. Not always successful as well.

So try to stick to your code or change it. LOL

Living Life With Gratitude

When living our life of purpose we should

have gratitude included.

The big three is hope, love and faith with

love in the center.

Gratitude will help us with those three

along with forgiveness.

There are more things to work in the

equation; however, they certainly are

the way for us to live our life of purpose.

I hope everything is going well with you.

Life is getting better everyday. Amen!

A Key To Life Purpose

I know there are several keys to us living

a life of purpose. I am not sure how many

though I have mentioned some over a long

period of time.

Important key is being passionate. Whatever

you are passionate about whether work or a

hobby it is a major key to your life purpose.

You spend a lot of time involved in your

work and hobbies so it does mean they

are not only important but a major key.

There are other keys as well, however, 

passionate key will lead to the other keys.

Try to find ways to use your hobbies to

bring out your purpose even in a greater

measure. 

An idea would be to teach others your

hobby if you feel comfortable in teaching.

A New Blog

Hello Everyone I have added a third

blog to my list of blogs under google.

It is Herb's Look At Travel. 

The link is https://herbnightingale.blogspot.com/

I hope for the blog to be quite successful

especially when I am able to get out and

travel beyond the home state borders.

I plan to add pictures they show as much

if not more than the words.

Thanks!

Vacation Time

Most years people of Western Washington

take their vacation in August. As we know

this isn't most years.

There a lot of places to visit right in our

backyard so this good time to do it. 

Eastern Washington is very lovely as

well, however, I find it too hot this

time of the year. Often hits hundred

degrees. I don't consider it much 

fun. 

I have mentioned before using your

life purpose vacation is a good time.

You maybe getting away from normal

routine but still using your gifts and

talents is a good thing. Of course,

I am going by my experience.

August is starting off weather wise

as July ended very warm. We have

had years where it has been cloudy

for a good share of the month.

Most people would say they don't

like it because so much of the year

it is cloudy  here so why August.

So you are off on vacation enjoy 

wherever you are going. Don't

forget to check here once in awhile

thanks and God bless you.