Pressing On

It has been a while since I mentioned
pressing on. These days how life is
it is so important to do so.

Pressing on takes faith while we are

running this race to cross the finish

line and God says well done faithful

servant.

Faith and pressing on go together 

especially when difficult times come

up whether has to do with us or someone

we know.

It is coming up with the one year anniversary

of my mother's death. I have had to press on

while grieving as well. It didn't help covid-19

came on the scene at the same time. For me

the virus has been secondary to my mother's

passing. 

With faith and pressing on it takes encouragement

from others. Encouragement goes with pressing on.

We often have to encourage ourselves as well.

I hope this is a timely message for you. We have

to be sure to run the right road as well. We can

be sidetracked by taking the wrong road. Have

a good day and may you have peace. Amen!

This or That

This is one of those days I have a lot
of different things on my mind and I
like sometimes not to be serious here.

The weather here is expected to be

nice for several days as we go from

February into March. This morning

it is a bit cold being near freezing tot

start out with. I thought it might mean

we might have more snow but that isn't

the case. We are not expect have rain

either for about a week which is nice

for sure.

Often when I wake up my back is 

hurting some however with some

stretching it doesn't take time to

feel good. About a month ago

I went to a chiropractor where 

found my problem is in the middle

of the back. I have to go back and

get some tender love care for it.

These days on social media I look

for encouragement from others. I

don't spent nearly as much time 

as I used to on social media. It is

a good place to go but some things

I just got tired of. I look for those

I know do encourage others. It allows

me to be able to encourage you as

well.

I am sure many have heard about 

Tiger Woods accident this week

with his car which is going to put

him out of action for a while. In

fact it is good he wasn't killed in

the accident. On the radio I heard

one of the on-air personalities say

we should tell our families and

friends we love them and give a

good hug because we never know

when someone will not be with

us again. It is a good point indeed.

I guess I will rap this one up have

a great day be blessed and not take

things too serious. Amen!

Hello Friday

Here we are at the end of another work
week. Came into my mind to find out
what Friday means and where it came
from.  

I found out it came from a Germanic

goddess who was called Frig. Anyway

that is it. I believe all the days of the

week are based on pagan gods.

I  am not sure why it came into my

mind why do find out about Friday

but there it is.

My family is having our monthly

zoom meeting. Again we should

have a great time. Our mother 

passed away last March 6 so it

will be the anniversary. We are

going to talk about memories

of her. It is hard to believe one

year has passed. 

Like for many others in the same

situation we have been able to

honor her like we desire. We did

have a funeral right before things

shut down here and none not 

allowed for a while. 

We look forward to more family

gathering along with celebration

by friends as well. We hope every

thing will be cleared up by the 

summer or at least September 

when her next birthday will be.

I have had friends pass away or

in the hospital where family are 

not able to visit. It is such a shame

for sure. At least we got good news

from our governor saying the virus

is continuing going down. 

Right now not changing to  phase 3

as of yet. He is going to speak to 

representatives to see what there

feeling is staying put at phase 2

for a little longer. He would like

to see the curve as he calls it to

continue going down.  We hope

to have more of the vaccine as 

well. 

Have yourself a wonderful 

Friday and enjoy the weekend

to.  God bless and Amen! 

Going Forward Is Good

I was thinking yesterday why it may take
us time to find out our life purpose.

We begin by growing up. For those whose

parents are Christians or do know their life

purpose they will pass it on to their children.

For the rest of us we are living our life 

trying to survive our childhood first. 

There is a good point to that as well.

God purpose is for us to love him with

our whole heart. Also, to depend on him.

If we find out over time what our 

purpose is shows us how much we

rely on him and he is the one giving

us the purpose. We will not think it is

all our own doing.

Even writing this blog I know this is

about him giving the talent to write

and giving me the words to say. I 

don't take the credit it is God. 

Amen!

Meeting People to Share With

Yes I met a friend over coffee which
we do about every couple of weeks.
After that I spoke to a young woman
I see at the coffee shop on a regular
basis. We don't always talk just say
hello.

I talked to her about life purpose and

the gifts along with talents God has

given to us. When finish talking she

asked me to pray for her because she

has things on her mind that she wants

answers to. You can say a young woman

in her twenties it is understandable.

Again it is so important we know our

life purpose. We can go in circles for

many years without knowing. Most

likely you are doing your life purpose

already but actually knowing for sure

is a good thing. Amen!

Finding Our Purpose

When it comes to our life purpose
often it may be years for us to find
or a better term discover our purpose.

I have to be honest it took me many

years to find my purpose. Though I

became a Christian when I was 17

years old I didn't know I had a

purpose or say God had more for

me than I realized. 

I knew that I was serving God and

that Jesus Christ loved me for he

died on the cross for my sins. I 

didn't know there was more for me

to do.

I ended up taking classes in what

was called spiritual gifts along with

spiritual warfare. It was there I 

discovered God had more for me

and I am in a spiritual warfare with

Satan who not only doesn't want me

to act in spiritual gifts but for me to

distracted in doing so.

I started writing in this blog shortly

after that about our life purpose. We

all have more to do then we realize.

We have natural gifts and talents along

with spiritual gifts. Our natural gifts 

and talents we use on a daily basis

while spiritual gifts are used when

the opportunity arises. 

There are some spiritual gifts you

likely use more often than others.

For example, God often speaks to

me what I am going to write here

in this blog. I would have to say

he is doing so right now. In part

he is using me to let you know 

there is more to your life than you

know it. I applaud those who are

living their lives with purpose and

using their spiritual gifts to help 

others. 

One spiritual gift I have been told

by several people that I have the

gift of wisdom. I come from a 

family that is very intellectual 

and I fall into that myself though

like the rest of the family we don't

really let people know or we don't

boost anyway. I am saying this

only because God has given me

wisdom, however, I only use it

once in a while when God says

it is the  time. Actually I don't

even know I giving wisdom until

it actually happens.

In my church we have a ministry

team where we speak into peoples

lives about their purpose and another

word for it is God's original design

for our lives. 

We pray for an individual

where a team of three to five us are

giving them words about purpose gave

them when they were created. Each

person gives the individual prayed for

what we feel is their purpose. We let

them know this what we feel their 

purpose is and whether they believe

it is so. 

We each write down two

or more what we feel is their purpose.

Some times as a group we may have

one or two gifts or talents that match

up together or not. We ask the person

to pray over what we have given them

and see on their own it is true. We ask

them to put the paper in a spot like the

refrigerator where they can see it on

a daily basis so when they want to be

reminded of their purpose they will 

see it.

Our prayer time doesn't end with what

their purpose and original design we 

deal with one stronghold that hinders

them from living to their purpose in

the way God wants them to do. The

stronghold deals with an event or

something else that we go over with

to get rid of. We can call that spiritual

warfare as well. 

As a group we each write down what 

we think it might be the stronghold

and the leader of the group sees what

 they feel is the one to deal with that 

evening. We don't get to any hocus 

pocus we ask the person we are praying 

if they believe what we are saying is

true. 

We don't get into it to deep unless

the person wants to. We ask them to

identify the stronghold and the situation

that causes the stronghold. We then ask

them to forgive the person or persons 

causing the stronghold. We don't have

to know the person name other than maybe

a parent, a childhood friend or etc.

After that we pray for restoration and

after that a blessing upon them.  

I hope in the future when I go traveling

I will be able to meet people who I can

give them their life purpose and original

design. I don't plan on praying for a 

stronghold unless they ask me to. I may

just ask them what is going in their life

and anything I can pray for.

So I hope this helps everyone here have

a better understanding of our purpose God

has given us. Amen!

Two Stories From Sunday

On Sunday a long time mentor and friend
passed away to be with the Lord. Like
many who are in their 80s and 90s he
fell a couple weeks ago. He had health
issues anyway however this brought it
to the end.

My mentor and friend was not able to
see family or friends after being placed
in the hospital like so many others because
of covid. 

Like all of us someday his life and purpose

came to an end however he is now in a 

greater place.

Last night I met a woman who has been

going to the church sense it reopened in

September. There are a lot of new members

in part because many churches are still 

not meeting in person. 

The woman said that she has been doing

women ministry for many years helping

many women to find out their life purpose.

Brought happiness to me. Everyone has

to know why they are here for more than

just existing. Amen!




The last four hours of his life his two sons were with him to pass on

to glory. His wife was in church like

she was for most Sundays.

Continue On

Though I mentioned in the last post not
to be distracted and watch how much time
you spend on social media there are those
you want to stay in contact that will encourage
you.

I don't spend as much time on Twitter as I 

used to do, however, I always look forward

to one person who I especially enjoy when

she puts a message on because she is 

encouraging in every one of her messages.

It shows she cares for people.

I have a friend from high school on another

social media encourages to us to watch

who are our friends because some can bring

us down. This is especially true if you are

trying to change your life. Other words stay

away from those who put you in the spot

that forces you now to change your life.

My advice is to find people to follow you

can be encouraged by and love you for 

who you are. Also, you can do the same

for them.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and many

blessings to you. Amen!

Passing on Distraction

I am pretty sure I mentioned distraction
recently here. I figured to encourage each

other in this manner again.

It is easy to be distracted by social media

for sure. I try to spend less time in each of

the social media sites except for the areas

I am looking for in the future in my pursuit

of my life purpose.

Where I can get distracted recently for me

is in regards to chat. I have found those who

want to chat with me. I don't have a problem

chatting as long as it is for a short period of

time. 

The problem is I find when I get off a chat the 

time seems have gone by fast. Also, I have

 unfortunately found women who are looking 

for a handout asking for money instead of a 

relationship. I won't get into that though

as far as relationships go other than we have to

be careful. 

Right now a lot of men and women are out 

there looking to scam people. I actually put

in my profile I am no longer looking for 

anyone to chat with. It won't stop everyone 

but I hope not to have as many requests.

There are other ways we can be distracted

as well but social media along with main

stream media can give us time away from

what is important. I hope this helps out.

Many blessings to you this day. 

Rain Going to Continue

Rain often cools down in February here
in the Pacific Northwest however this year
we are getting a bit more. In fact we have
more rain this year than last year while
expecting to rain much of the time over
the next week.

January rainfall was a little down from

last year however February has made

up for it. In fact we will probably have

more rain in January and February this

year than last year. Right now we have

less than inch before reaching last year's

total for the two months together.

I have mentioned before I have heard

on many occasions after the natural the

supernatural will happen. This means

God has something planned.

Often people see God in the same light

as their fathers. Those who have bad or

even rotten fathers think God is the same

way which he isn't no matter what rumors

you have heard to the contrary. God has

given us humans free will so unfortunately

this means the evil ones go after what they 

can.

My dad wasn't perfect however he was

better than many. He didn't say he loved

me as often as I would have liked however

it fits his generation to the tea. My dad

loved sailing but he love his family even

more. My parents were my champions along

with the rest of my family for that matter.

They didn't try to make me someone who

I wasn't. My shortcomings and feelings 

come out from everyone else.

My encouragement today whatever your

purpose is in life don't leave your family

behind. In fact they are part of your purpose

and don't shove them into what you feel

the rest of your purpose is. Often children

are damaged because one or both of their

parents put what they think is their great

and wonderful purpose ahead of them.

What I may have just said might sound

insensitive but it is the honest truth.

Encouragement doesn't always have to

be sweet words but honesty instead. So

before going off to make a name for 

yourself think of your family too. Amen!

The Sun Showed Up

On Wednesday the sun decided to show
up at least for a little while anyway.

I think it might have been the first time

in February for the sun. Last week we

had snow followed up with rain on Monday.

We are actually expecting more rain this

week as the temperatures went up to 50.

Even if it doesn't rain a lot of the time

it looks like it is going to rain. It can

be as bad as it actually raining.

My thought about the sun coming out 

even for a few minutes. It is like our

gifts and talents they come out exactly

the time we need them especially the

gifts. The talents we use them more

often because they make up who we

are. The gifts come when they are

needed just like the sun.

Enjoy your day and be blessed a whole

lot. Be encouraged and have a lot of

gratitude too.  Amen!

Moving On

We all have gifts and talents that make up for
our life purpose, there are circumstances happen
in our life to move on.

It isn't that we stop using those gifts and talents

we are just in another place in time where we

may use them somewhere else.

It could be your retired so you use the gift and

talents in a different way then you were working.

Also, you may have moved and taken a different

job that causes you to do so as well.

I am looking forward to doing some traveling. 

Using my gifts and talents to reach other people

from the ones here. Nothing wrong  using them

here but I am ready to use them elsewhere too.

Covid-19 has made it difficult to so for me as

well as everyone else. Here in Washington state

we are all in phase 2 so the restaurants and coffee

shops are able to serve people at 25% of capacity

so I hope to visit other towns around here before

able to go elsewhere as well.

I am not sure all about the vaccine whether to

take it or not, however, I find the places here

are not giving the vaccine out right now which

is frustrating. Only those who have been given

the first shot can get the second one but first

shot not available. 

I got on the state website thinking it would help 

me out knowing that I qualified. I had to sign up

a second time to even get a response in email.

They gave me information who they thought

had the vaccine but none of them have it available

right now. 

I could go in Tacoma which is only a few miles

away but much larger town and they are booked

themselves. At this point I will wait to see if my

pharmacy will have it or my doctor's office. I 

thought I would have it now since I qualify and

my doctor's office was supposed to be able to give

it but the state changed their minds on that one.

Anyway just reminder to do your life purpose

wherever you are at. Your gifts and talents are

always with you even if you don't use them 

often. In fact some may not be used except

at the right time. Amen!

Hello Everyone

Hi Everyone I don't have anything to say
to encourage at this moment though it could
come any moment.

I hope your week has gotten well. Monday

was Washington's birthday so many people

had the day off. With the amount of snow

we still had though it was raining I am sure

many would have stayed home anyway. Of

course, those who haven't worked from home

anyway.

I wonder if those who have been working 

from home since the pandemic will stay

home when the pandemic is over or they

have taken the vaccine.

My sister-in-law is a teacher who has been

teaching from home all school year now

has taken two shots of the vaccine. Now 

the school expects her to return to class.

I would guess it makes a lot of sense for

her to return to school. I am sure she is

looking forward to seeing her students

as well. Teaching is very important to 

her. She takes the job very seriously

for sure. I would say more than any

teacher I ever have seen. I would say

she knows her life purpose.

Enjoy your day to the fullest. Choose

to be happy around others even if they

don't deserve it or you are not in the

mood either. There we go a bit of

encouragement and inspiration.

Good day and bless you. 

Back To Normal

These days it is hard to know what
normal really is, however, after having
snow it is hard to know.

It is amazing to know 40 of the 50

states in the USA have snow right

now and can you imagine baseball

spring training starts this week.

Here in Washington state depending

where you live might have a foot of

snow which doesn't happen to often

that is for sure.

On Monday the temperatures are 

expected to go up so the snow will

be melting and the rivers could be

flooding once again.

The roads looked good on Sunday

so Monday should be even better.

I am sure there are plenty of drivers

who still don't want to get onto the

roads. This fine for people like me

who can drive in the snow. I am not

sure my car would agree though. I

don't think it likes driving as much

as I do or at least not the tires.

I wish you a good week as the snow

melts here. I am not sure about the

rest of the USA how things work out

for them, however, we have to do what

we can do here for the best.

Until the next time do the best thing

you can do. May you be blessed and

an encouragement bless others too.

Happy Valentine's Day

As I sit here looking out at the snow
I want to wish everyone a Happy
Valentine's Day!

I hope it is a day that you will
remember the rest of your life.

The snow isn't supposed to last

long as it is expected to started

raining today at some point,

however, I will enjoy it the

best I can.

Every time we get snow it starts

warming up so it only stay a couple

days. The amount of snow is a lot

at least eight inches so I do hope 

the rain will takes it time coming.

I got out yesterday to the coffee

shop. It wasn't easy driving. I was

amazed how many people showed 

up. It was actually the only place 

open too.

I was glad not too many people

on the road because on my way

home my brakes we not really

doing the job. 

Until next time may God's love

reign over your life. 

A Day Of Relaxing

I am not sure how much snow we have
however enough to enjoy though I am
sure many people here won't agree.

Depending on the roads I may get out

though many will stay home which is

fine I don't want those who can't or

don't like driving in the snow be on

the roads.

We have a lot of hills so many can't

get out even if they want to especially

if they are parked at the bottom of the

hill.

I am sure there are things we can do

around our homes we have put off

for some time. Making plans for our

future purposes will be good too.

Enjoy your day in whatever fashion

while I am relaxing.

The White Stuff

On Thursday we had a little bit of snow
here in western Washington. Enough of
to say "it looks pretty here".

We are expecting a lot more snow here
on Friday. They say we could have up
to a foot of snow. It may happen in some
spots but I expect we will have some but
not a foot though you never know we get
that much about every ten years.

At least today I will be getting out. I am 

not sure how many people I will see because

I know many will just stay home. In fact

there were not many out on Thursday when

we had not snow yet.

I don't feel any pressure when snow is on

the ground at all. I feel comfortable driving

in snow as long as I stay away from the hills.

Comes back to our life purpose we have to

do what we can no matter what the circumstances

are. We do what we have to do right!

Enjoy your weekend  with many blessing okay.

Winter Arrival

The calendar says it is winter, however,
here in Western Washington it is arriving
on Thursday. Actually already here, but
we are expecting some snow.

How much snow depends where you live.

Where I live I don't expect as much as 

some other areas. I live near the water

so may get two or three inches sometime

on Thursday.

Some other places north of us might 

get a winter wonderland by having as

much as thirteen inches.

We are expecting snow as early as this

morning, however, more likely Thursday

afternoon and evening. We may have

more snow on Friday well as on Sunday.

A lot of people don't look forward to 

having snow. The main reason we have

a lot of hills so if you live at the bottom

of the hill it can be hard to get your car

out.

I live where it is flat so I can get out

pretty easily. Originally I was going

to go grocery shopping on Friday but

I decided I should Thursday. I wouldn't

be surprised I see a lot of other shoppers

too.

Wednesday I took a trip to Port Ludlow

and Port Hadlock. They are both just

across the Hood Canal Bridge. It takes

me about an hour to get to the bridge.

This actually was the first time I had

been to both places. I had seen the

exit sign before going to Port Townsend

which I have done several times. 

Port Ludlow is the first exit after getting

off highway 101. Port Hadlock is like

ten miles down the road from Port Ludlow.

Neither place is big. They both have Yacht

Clubs and they each have condos well as

homes. Port Ludlow has a golf course too.

Actually I have heard commercials for years

about playing golf at Port Ludlow. Now I

can say I have been to these two places in

my home state to.

It is amazing where you see signs for places

on the highway or freeway but you actually

never visit them. I figure there will be more

places I will want to stop at in the future.

Life of Distractions

Right now it is so easy to be distracted
instead of living our life purpose.

We have all been distracted in some
manner for some time, however, the
last year with covid-19 we become
more aware of it.

Most of us got in lockdown for a few

weeks where we couldn't go anywhere

except the grocery store or for a walk.

Before then we were distracted by social 

media, television, and politics. None are

a bad thing long as we don't spend a lot

of time doing any of them. 

I find in the middle of the afternoon where

has the day gone by and not doing the things

I should be. 

It is important to take a break from those

things that distract for maybe a week or

a month. It doesn't mean we can't check

our e-mail or see what our friends are doing

for few minutes either. This would depend

how hooked we are. We have to be discipline

to do so.

This is just a friendly reminder and 

encouragement to get back to what 

should be important to us. Amen!

In The Routine

We all have a routine to some degree.
I am glad that I am back in mine after
last week.

Being in quarantine isn't good for any

of us I know that for sure.

I know many spent more time in quarantine

than I did but anymore than a day can

drive anyone crazy.

On Wednesday we are expected to 

experience winter finally with some

snow. Not a lot but it will land on the

ground anyway.

I know for some here it will be a hazard

for them. I always pleased by having some

snow.

The temperatures are supposed to get 

down into the twenties so the snow 

might actually stay around for a few

days. Usually doesn't happen that

way.

I think it is important to have adventure

but some routine is a good thing too.

Like for me going to the coffee shop.

So have yourself a wonderful and blessed

day you here. Amen!

Get It Done

We should look to do the best we can.
Something each of us can do.

In sports we may not always win but
we are winner if we do the very best
we can. Not only we are winners so 

are those who happen to know us.

Every morning we should be thankful
for waking up but at the same time
to be ready to do what we are meant 

to do for the day. It may have to do 

with our friends, family or a stranger

for that matter. Amen!

Bad Things Good People

We have all thought or heard people
ask "Why do bad things happen to good
people".

Unfortunately we live in a world
that is fallen because of sin so bad
things do happen to good people.

Bad things do happen to evil people
as well though at times it is hard to
see it that way. In the end they get
what they deserve.

I know good people who seem to have
one bad accident after another at no
fault of their own. I wonder if it has
to do with their family.

Often we deal with things that pass
down from one generation to another.
It is called a generational curse. 

When we pray for people to be healed 

of a health issue we should pray to 

against any generational curses they

 have that likely are not aware of either.

I hope this explains it more for all of
us. Doesn't make it any easier but makes
us understand a lot better. God bless you!

A Success

I have to say my procedure was a success.
I went through with flying colors with few
troubles.

It does look like I will have to change to a
high fiber diet. Included in it is having soy
milk instead of normal milk. I am not sure
whether I will like it or not, however, I am
going to give it a shot.

Other parts of a high fiber diet I have no
problem with except I really don't like
squash so I won't be adding it to my diet
I can say that.

I hope you are all having a good weekend
and everything going well. Now I am no
longer under quarantine so I can get back
to as close to normal as I can with Covid.

I signed up for the vaccine however I haven't
received back when to make an appointment.

Actually I am not in a hurry for it other than
wanting to travel. So I hope I get an email
soon to make the appointment.

Have yourself a wonderful and blessed Day!

Great Friday

I thought this was going to be a
slow week however Friday has
still come soon.

I have my procedure in the late
morning. I look forward to it being
done so I can get back to what I
enjoy doing.

Thursday I was tired though later
in the day I felt much better. I
recommend not eating fiber only
before having to fast.

Anyway I hope you are all doing
what your expected to do and have
a good weekend as well. God Bless!

Hey There

One more day until my procedure. Today I can only
drink fluids. I hope at least can lose a few pounds
anyway

I will have my thinking cap on as well see what I
come up with today.

I am sure I will be tired a good part of the day. I
will drink water or apple juice about every hour
or so. At some point I will have chicken broth.

This evening will be the challenge when I have
to drink a half container that will make sit on the
toilet seat for a while. I am sure you really wanted
to hear about that. Lol

Anyway I will be thinking of you all who read
this blog whether everyday or once in a while.
May God bless you a whole lot. Amen!

Staying Home

Hello everyone I am on my second day staying
home until my procedure on Friday. Fortunately
I passed the covid-19 test.

I have to say I am not a fan staying at home that
is for sure. I like getting out seeing people and
places.

I could go for a walk being socially distance but
it continues to rain here. I am not a fan of walking
in the rain.

It is nice to communicate on line to see others
are doing. Whatever you are doing positively
keep it up. On Saturday I will be able to get
back to my regular routine. God Bless You!

Groundhog Day

 As I expected Mr. Groundhog predicted more

winter. The east coast looks like winter is in
full force.

I figured at some point I will be watching the

Groundhog movie with Bill Murray a real

classic.

I am sure there are those who take their time

out to enjoy Groundhog Day. For me it is to

remember my dad. He was born on Groundhog

day so happy birthday dad we miss you each

and every single day. Dad would be 105 years

old today. He passed away in 1993.

When my brothers and I were old enough to

understand things we thought it was funny

dad was born on Groundhog's Day. I still

remember laughing loudly when I found out.

Just encourage you to have a good day. This

is the first day of four where I am being

quarantined so it will be an interesting day

for sure. God bless you all.

Another Day Another Month

Here we are moved into February. We should
reflect what happened in January for us and
see what we do this month and especially this
day.

For me I have to get the test for Covid since
I have a procedure happening on Friday. Added
to that I have an eye exam as well.

Since I am taking the Covid test I have to
quarantine for four days beginning on Monday
afternoon. I know it is going to be a long week.

What I will do then is spend time thinking and
making plans for the time ahead since I will
not be able to go anywhere. A good idea don't
you think.

Anyway enjoy your week while looking toward
the possibilities in your life. May you be granted
peace too. Amen!