Good Week To Ponder

As Christians this is the week we are
celebrating Easter this week. We
remember what Jesus Christ purpose
was when he was sent to earth by
his Father.

It is a good time for us to think about

our purpose here on earth as it was

Jesus Christ. We may have not had

the same purpose as his but we still

have one anyway. 

In the same way Jesus Christ reason

was not an accident neither is ours.

We are here even though circumstances

might be in a way we can question

why. 

So let's take the rest of this week to

answer the why. We might find it

interesting and open our eyes to 

know. Amen!

Early To Rise

I find it easy to get up early in the morning.
I know it isn't the same for everyone.

Usually I go to bed early as well. With my

cold though I seem to be sleeping more than

I would like to. Rest is a good thing.

I am thinking how fast March has gone by.

We have had some rain here but not as much

as February. It isn't always easy to tell when

we get a lot of cloudy days. We have had 

some sunny days as well which works out.

This is Holy Week in the Christian Church.

Makes me think what Jesus Christ did on 

the Cross for us forgiving us of our sins

and ending on Easter being resurrected to

be back with the Father. The same thing

we will do after we die.

May you meditate on the good thing of

God and his promises for us. Amen!

Our Purpose Includes Others

Can you imagine how different our lives
would be if it weren't for other that came
before us.

God gave some to discover new lands. 

We would live somewhere else if it were

not for those people. 

We would live in a smaller world, however,

God wanted us to see and live in a larger

world.

God wanted us to be blessed to have things

like electricity and television. Some things

we have turn from good to evil as well.

In fact,  a lot of our thinking has changed

from good to evil. It has been happening

a lot over the last couple of decades. Many

don't even realize how our thinking has 

changed. Whether we can go back to what

should be is hard to know but I think it

will be difficult.

We are here for now to change things. We

were created for this time. We can change

things for the better or we can choose to

be like everyone else. 

Continue To Rest

I suppose there are other things more
frustrating than a cold, however, it is
what I am telling with right now.

My cold I am sure is going to hang

on a little longer though better today.

I suppose I should think more positive.

I am going to continue to rest along

with drinking tea and taking other

things to get better.

I  will be thankful for what I have in

this world. For family and friends.

To be able to eat and my health as

well. 

Again I hope you are having a good

weekend and many blessings. Amen!

A Cold Spring

I thought spring would be warmer here
in the Pacific Northwest. I think it started
out that way, however, on Friday it was
cold primarily with a wind that came
through.

I stepped outside in the afternoon to

get my mail that is when I felt the

cold breeze. I thought it must still

be winter then.

I probably wouldn't thought anything 

of it wasn't for the fact I have a cold.

I have always experienced when having

a cold feeling the temperature outside

is more extended.

The temperatures right now is 39 degrees

Fahrenheit so it still cold. Expected to 

reach into the 50s today so increase about

12 degrees through out the day. Expecting

wind again though not heavy but cold no

doubt.

The weather is expected to be nice over

the next week which is good too. Rain is

expected on Saturday before Easter for 

a few days. 

I hope to be over this cold soon so I can

enjoy this good weather and enjoy the

good people as well. May you be blessed

this weekend. Thank you ! 

Show Must Go On

This is one of those times I wish I could not
post for a day, however, as the saying goes
"the show must go on".

It isn't that I don't want to post but I have a
cold this morning. I have had it for three or
four days. It hasn't gotten any better if anything
worse but life must go on as well.

The encouraging word today we are who we

are. We were created in God's image. He made

each of us unique. As I have heard on several 

occasions there is only one of us in the world.

Also, God did not make a mistake in you.

So you take away anything of this post you are 

unique, special and the only one like you in the 

world. Amen!

All In The Timing

On Wednesday when I had my covid-19
vaccine shot I had to wait four and a half
hours to get it. Had I been there five minutes
earlier I would have likely only waited three
and a half hours.

It made me think how different our lives

might be because of a few minutes or a 

few seconds.

We might avoid an accident either way

or even something more serious like a

shooting. Often those things happen 

being in the wrong place in the wrong

time.

Our lives are being led in the fashion

they should be. We can't think about

what may have been or what difference

something could have been too. We 

can only live life the best we can.

Delays for one reason or another can

totally change the course of our lives.

God knows where we should be at 

all times. He likely allows a delay to

be sure we are OK. We just have to

think it that way right! Amen!

Another Shot

I have my second vaccine shot Wednesday morning.
I know everyone has an opinion whether to take it or
not. I believe everyone has a right to decide whether
to take the shot or not.

The main reason I am taking the vaccine is I figure 

to get into Canada when the border is opened they

will require people to show they have taken it.  I

don't that for sure however I figure it is almost a

sure thing and I have family in Canada. Other 

countries including USA may ask those who come

in to have taken the vaccine as well. 

I know to the choice whether to take the vaccine has

to do with your history with taking other vaccines 

before or in your family history too. I could have

waited but the opportunity came to take it.

I am sure everyone has heard about the recent shooting

in Colorado. Please pray for those families who had

someone die in the shooting. Here in Western Washington

we have had several shootings as well so please pray

for these people as well. Also, pray for anyone who may

consider shooting that they would change their minds.

Amen!

Hello Spring

Monday became the beginning of spring.
Attitude as much as anything happens when
we see spring especially here in the northwest.

Flowers start to bloom while temperatures

rise and we see more of the sun and less

rain. 

We will have some rain until summer arrives

but certainly not like we have in the winter.

Spring is always welcome and people start

coming back from there winter homes too.

Wouldn't it be nice to have the same attitude

in winter but likely won't happen. Life is 

good when are thankful for what we have.

Think about that all year long.

Start walking the waterfront seeing the 

tree and flowers bloom while boats are

beginning to go out too. Amen!

The Right Path

Everyday we have to decide what path
or road we are going to walk or run on.

Are we going to go where we are intended

with our life purpose or stray off on occasion.

This is something to think about always.

We all heard the saying "the road to hell is

with good intensions."  So are we going

to walk that road or the one where heaven

is bound.

When we get up in the morning we have to

say Yes to the road we are meant to walk.

We are not meant to walk the road others

are on even when it seems to be the right

one. God has given us what our road is

to be so let's continue on it even someone

else's road seems to be a lot better. Amen!

Remembering A Dream

I don't remember dreams to often. This
morning I woke up with a dream in my
mind. It was unusual dream because going
through my mind was a basketball player
being in a car accident. He fortunately
was ok though injured where he miss
time playing ball. He had gone to get

his haircut. That's it for the dream.

They say dreams have meaning to it 

so in a few days I will know what it

means. I figure to share it here just

in case it is for someone who reads

this.

I have friends who have more dreams

than I do. This could be the beginning

of dreams for me where I have insight

into other people's lives. I really do 

hope this is the case. If so I will pass

future ones on here. God bless you and

may your life be shining for others. Amen!

Every Day Is The Weekend

Friday in the coffee shop I heard someone
say to another "have a good weekend". I
said to those next to me " they are retired
everyday is the weekend".

Wouldn't it be nice to have the attitude

everyday is the weekend even if you

are working. This means that you enjoy

your job and you are blessed for everyday

you live. 

I wouldn't say it would be easy to have

the attitude this way but it would be nice

wouldn't it. I think I will live with that

attitude along with being grateful.

So have yourself a wonderful and satisfying

weekend. Make it everyday too. Amen!

Mind Works

This is one of those morning when I have
something on the mind to say then forgot
what it is. I hope to recall here right now.

Being a Friday were you able to accomplish

what you wanted to do this week or you have

today to finish it. 

Oh boy my mind is not in good order this 

morning. I guess that is how it goes sometimes.

It is always good to have a mind that is working

all the time. Oh well!

I am trying to catch up on rest since spending

a few hours in the ER on Tuesday. It was a 

good time though being in the ER isn't something

don't want to do a lot of. I was able to be there

waiting for the doctor which always takes time. 

Maybe I need more sleep since the mind is not

working so good this morning. I hope you are

getting some encouragement out of this anyway.

Encouragement is the most important thing I 

believe.

A good idea today like everyday find some one

to encourage. So though my mind is not working

one hundred percent take that all right. If I get

what I wanted to say today I will pass it on next

time. God bless and Amen!

Looking Back

Social media always seem to make
Thursday the throw back day. They
generally show photos of the past.

What I think about the past is with

love and comfort. These two things

are import to us all.  If we are not

feeling it today as of yet nice to 

think about it anyway.

We all go through things some times

on a daily basis. I know a few people

not in good health. I am sure they

are not thinking good thoughts for

the most part which can't really

blame it, however, love and comfort

can help them through the day.

Think of someone close to you that

you have spoken to in a while give

them a ring or send them a message.

I am sure they will like hearing from

you. Amen!

Being Amused

Most of my conversation during the week
happens at the coffee shop. I get amused
often about the subjects talked about and
people reactions.

When I bring something up it is usually 

something current along with being funny.

Other people may talk about current things

to but may go back in years as well.

Most subjects talk about usually last four

or five minutes before moving onto to 

another subject. There are those who will

roll their eye or turn the other way to show

enough said of that subject or store.  When

they speak though they will go on for often

ten minutes or longer. 

This makes me amusing to as many of us 

turn off after five minutes though we don't

 roll our eyes. We usually start checking

 our phone for messages or looking some

thing up that we might want to talk about. 

On Tuesday I moved to the conference room

at the coffee shop instead of returning to 

where I was at after having to go to the restroom.

The conference room right now only allows six

people in the room because Covid restrictions.

Two high school girls were doing their math

homework while three senior citizens were 

talking. I found it amusing because the senior

citizens were using mathematical terms. 

I figured the high school girls could learn something

here but they were just doing their home work. 

I am sure what I think is amusing isn't the same

to other people. I enjoy watching people which 

I find to be amusing at times too. This is especially

true of young kids. 

Going to the coffee shop well as the grocery store

to me often entertaining while others I am sure

can't wait to get out.  That is what makes our lives

good for each one has a unique way at looking at

things. Amen!

Story Telling

Being a writer part of the job is
doing story telling. On this blog
a lot has to do with life purpose,
however, telling stories is a good
thing to.

I would like to hear from some of

you about your stories. It might be

one that leads to your life purpose

or could be something you would

enjoy sharing with others. 

If you are interested  email me

your story to herbnightingale@gmail.com.

Let me know whether you want to

acknowledge your name or not.

Remember we all have stories to 

tell. You don't have to be a great

writer to tell your story. Who knows

it may become something you will

enjoy doing. So send these stories

this way.  Amen!

Health Can Be Distracting

One way to be distracted to do your
life purpose is health.

On Sunday I was distracted because I

wasn't feeling well. A problem I have

had on occasion since November decided

to pop it's head once again.

I spent all afternoon getting some sleep 

so I didn't have to deal with the problem.

Of course, when I deal with the problem

it took several minutes to work on it.

This all meant I couldn't be involved

what I had planned for the day. I did

take medication so I am better than I

was Sunday afternoon.

What this means I will rest some, however,

think about things to do as well. I have to

go to the grocery store so I hope to run

into someone I know or may be not know

to talk to. Either way find how they are 

doing. I can always tell them my problems. LOL

I hope your Monday and the week gets off

to a bang for you. So  do not be distracted

by things or circumstances. OK

Time To Remember

On Saturday I went to a memorial
service for a long time mentor and
friend.

His gifts included being an encourager

and leaving a family of legacy. During

the service we were reminded how his

family will continue for generations

ahead what he left behind being kind

to others and how important family

is.

He lost his father when he was a 

teenager so family has been important

to him. He not only was a father to

his children but his grandchildren.

He was father too many others as well.

Let's live a life where we will be

remembered for generations. 

Spring Step

Saturday is supposed to be another lovely
spring day in Western Washington. Friday
had a high of 62 degrees.

Everyone seem to feel better when we have

nice days around here this time of the year.

So I call it the Spring Step.

Whether you are at the coffee shop or out

walking it feels so good. Sunday is the 

beginning of daylight savings time. Lose

an hour but be lighter for another hour

to begin with. 

I like the change of time because not 

only means being light an hour longer

it is easier to find someone's place 

instead of dealing with darkness.

This week it will go back to some rain

this week along with cloudy days. We 

have a lot of those around here. In fact

it feels like rain more than it really 

happens because of the clouds.

I believe I have mentioned before I

enjoy the sun when it comes out even

if it is only for a few minutes. So even

with cloudy days ahead I will enjoy

if I see the sun. 

May you be blessed as you enjoy the

weekend. May your life be a blessing

to others. Amen!

Being Broke

The other day I had a young lady decide to
follow me on social media which has been
going on a lot lately for a lot of people.

I don't mind being followed by anyone any

age as long as they don't message me. The 

problem is I am getting a lot of messages

from young ladies which I try to ignore for

the most part.

I found it interesting what she said on her

profile. She said how many friends would

you have if you tell that your broke. I am

not sure she is scamming or not however 

if she is then she is using reverse psychology.

What she said made me think. She is right

in our world today if you told people you

are broke you likely won't have as many

friends and the ones you do are valuable

because they don't care whether you have

much or not.

I have mentioned before about gifts and talents

that is where we can be rich in this world as

well as the next. We can give encouraging

words to people everything will be alright.

I thought about the young rich ruler in the

Gospels where he told Jesus he followed the

ten commandments. Jesus asked him to sell

all his possessions. The young rich ruler went

away as it said because he had great wealth.

I wonder if he knew the one he was talking to

would give him more than all the wealth he had

or ever have being more valuable than money

or gold or silver or whatever form he had his

riches in. 

We have to remember riches take a lot of 

responsibility and time. In the same manner

our gifts and talents can too. Something for

all of us to think about. Have a great weekend

and may it be a blessing to you. 

Little Quotes

We should all hear words of encouragement.
I have read a number of encouraging words
on social media in small quotes.

I believe it doesn't take a lot of words to say

what we want to say or hear.

Yesterday I posted on Instagram a picture

of me with only my shoes. I posted "No one

can walk in your shoes but you."

I had one response by a friend Herb keep on

doing it. 

So remember you can encourage others

with just a few words. Amen!

Investment

We may have investments in properties,
real estate, and stocks among things,
however how is your investments in
people.

We were given gifts and talents to
invest into people. If you have done
so your investment has sky rocket up
the charts.

God wants us to invest in things but

greater is those who invest in people.

God is not happy with those who bury

their gifts and talents he wants us to

invest them into people. We receive

a high return. Amen!

Meeting For Coffee

I met on Monday with a friend from
church. He had some time with his
car being worked on so we decided
to have coffee together.

He wanted to know how I knew some

of the people in the coffee shop. I told

him they are regulars so I met them

there.

After chatting for a few minutes we

found that we knew some of the same 

people. Most of them were those I 

had grown up with here in Gig Harbor

well as going to church. 

He grew up in Oregon, however, he

has lived her for a long time so he is

like a native as well. 

Though Gig Harbor has grown quite

a bit over the last decade or so it is

still a small town. Within the city limits

it about seven thousand people and 

around twenty thousand all together

including outlying area. 

Although I call Gig Harbor home I 

only lived in the city of Gig Harbor

for a couple years. The rest of the time

in the outlying area. In fact growing

up I was across the harbor from the

town. My brothers and I would sometimes

row over to Gig Harbor or sail. 

It is a great place to live however we

try to keep it quiet concerning people

thinking of moving here.

Always good to meet someone for coffee

or tea. Get into good conversation is what

I enjoy. I guess you could say it is part of

my purpose. 

Let dreams come true

A good way to start this week is to talk
about our dreams. We all have had dreams
and for many they have come true as well.
The reason it is part of the person's life
purpose.

Sometimes it is scary to go after our dreams

but it is important to do so at the same time.

One of the reasons I am writing now is it

part of my dreams as well as my purpose.

I didn't realize it for a long time though and

that happens as well. When I starting writing

I decided to keep going. It is good people

read what I have to say. It would be nice

to have a big crowd doing so, however, I

decided whether one or many I hope to help

someone out and this might be the day you

may go after your dream. Go For It!

Setting the plan in motion

I decided it was time to set a date
for my first trip. Yes my plan for
travel will begin in May.

Since my plan is to travel all around

the USA and Canada over the next

five years and more it is time to get

started. Long over due with Covid

putting a damper on it.  Right now

can't go into Canada but USA here

I come.

My plan right now will be to go

to Idaho, Colorado and Utah. I 

have to check a map to be sure

if there is another state within

those three states. Of course I 

have to include my home state

of Washington as I will travel

in my car. 

The great part of the travel is

you be able along with me. I

will have to see where internet

spots will be to hook up so 

might not have me for a day

here or there. I really don't know

at this point. 

Isn't this good news. I have my

web site herbnightingale.com

where I be showing picture on.

Other social media sites to show

as well. 

I will update you all on how things

go in the planning stages. I find

it to be exciting to get on my first

voyage.  Yeah!

A Sunset

 

Some of Friday we had rain however before sunset we
had a beautiful picture as seen here.

I was at the coffee shop when I looked out to see the 

sky look like this. I thought I have to take this photo.

I am sure there are times probably plenty of them

that I miss out seeing the beginning of the sunset.

It is like so many things in our life we have to keep

an eye open or we will miss things. I could say this

as an encouragement to keep our eyes open to our

surroundings. God gives us moments like this so

we have to pay attention.

Have yourself a great weekend. I enjoy the honor

to share with you every single day. 

Meeting the challenge

I know it has been only a few days however I hope 

you have started the challenge of meeting new people.

As I said I try to find people at the coffee shop I go

 to and the grocery store. On Wednesday I was able 

to meet several people when I had my shot for the 

vaccine. By the way the vaccine was ok though my

 shoulder hurt a little bit. They required to wait

 fifteen minutes after the shot before leaving to be 

sure feeling fine. They offered water and orange juice.

 I had a hard time opening the orange juice. One of 

the gals in the group says I am an elementary school 

teacher I do this a lot. I couldn't believe how fast 

she opened it. 

Remember social distancing should not keep you 

from meeting new people either. I have never had 

any problem doing so. If you have problem talking

 to someone you have never met just take the chance

 and see what happens. I know it isn't for everyone 

but doing so you may have met a new friend. Amen!

March Forth

Have a little play today since it is March 4th.
My cousin Peggy her daughter Erin was married

on this day. I am not sure how many years now
though I was at the wedding.

The reason I remember this is Erin and her

husband Dan wedding anniversary when they

sent out the wedding invitations they say this

day was picked because March Forth is a

commandment by God. Pretty funny don't

you think. I am sure not everyone get's it

however, I have a good sense of humor.

So now every time you remember March 4th

consider the day where God commanded us

to march forth.  We can go ahead of our 

enemies and scream we have you. Amen!

Wednesday

I guess today could mean a lot of things
however I hope it means we will get a
lot of things done.

Whether it Wednesday or not the important

thing is to see what kind of day it turns out

and what we can do about it.

Today's my niece Leslie's birthday so 

happy birthday to you. She is very sweet

I wish that I saw more often then I do.

She lives in Virginia while I am here on

the west coast in Washington state.

Today I am going to see about getting my

vaccine for covid-19. It is supposed to be

walk up so first come until 3 pm depending

how many show up for sure. There is a 

couple locations in nearby Tacoma so I 

hope to pick the right one.

I am sure I will be meeting some interesting

people for the first time. I might even be

surprised who might show up to. I really

hope so to make my day.

I have friends on both sides whether to take

the vaccine or not. I believe it is an individual

choice. For some it is a health issue while

others conviction. Whatever the case I am 

not going to argue for taking it. I want to be

able for life to get back to normal.

I hope the best for you while having a good

and interesting day too. Let's thing roll. 

People Person

I am sure you are aware I am a people person.
I figure it is part of my life purpose. It should be
for everyone to some extent.

We should make a challenge for March and that

is to meet one new person every day. It doesn't

mean you have to become friends but at least

chat to see how they are doing. 

I find meeting a new person is at the coffee shop

or the grocery store. The coffee shop I go to every

day or at least most days so easier. Often I talk 

to someone in line for my coffee though I can 

while finding a seat as well depending whether

I find friends or not.

Actually most of the friends I have at the coffee

shop began talking in line or at a seat. These

friends now come in the coffee shop most days

like I do. We chat about what has been going 

on in our lives. A lot of good laughter too.

The grocery store I find usually is a one time

thing. Most of the time it is in check out line

though I may say hello over picking oranges

or some sort of fruit. I could do the same when

I see what fish is available and the price. I 

usually buy salmon.

So take the month of March and challenge

yourself every day no matter where you go to

meet someone new. You may turn out to 

be long time friends or just one time encounter

which ever it is a good thing for sure. Amen!

My Update

Welcome to March! It is hard to believe
we have been dealing with covid-19 for
a year. Also, on this Saturday will be one
year anniversary of mother's passing. It
still feels like it was yesterday in some
ways.

I know there are some of us trying to do

be back to normal while other's it is still

some time away.  How we deal right now

I feel is an individual thing though there 

are restrictions in some places where that

is still impossible.

I try not to go with a mask on where it is

possible keeping my social distancing in

tact. There are places where it is required

to whether it is the grocery store or going

into a coffee shop or restaurant. 

Where I go not wearing a mask is when I

know I am not going to see anyone or

briefly. I am out walking I find seldom do

I see anyone  and when I do sometimes I will

cross the street. 

I am sure we will all like it when we can 

take off the masks for good. Who know 

when that will be but I am sure still months

away.

It is still important to be in contact with others

even at social distancing or over the phone.

This is all individual thinking depending on

restrictions as I have already said. The importance

is to remember those you see. I wear glasses and

the mask fogs up. I have tried everything to find

a way for that not to happen but I haven't gotten 

a solution yet.

I hope on March 1 2022 we will have today as

an afterthought. Of course, I will be remembering

mom. May you be blessed and life be grand. Amen!