Think About the Positive

I know there are those who think negative
about technology well as social media.

There are reasons for us not to let things

get out of wake when it comes to both

technology and social media. I don't

spend as much on social media as I 

used to because of negative remarks

people often say. 

Just because there is negative things

people say doesn't mean it is all bad.

I get some good things I hear to though

not spending as much time.

We all have to remember every thing

in the world has both good or bad or

another way good and the ugly. The

important thing is to keep it in perspective

A major problem is believing the negative

or maybe a better term evil.

The important thing is to filter out the

negative. Use the positive to help out

social media to become even better.

At the same time limit your time 

because we do have other things to

do as well.

August Ready To Come

First thing I hope July was a blessing
month for you. We do have one more
day left and we can't enjoy tomorrow
before today is done.

We are expecting a little bit of rain 

on the first day of August. How and

dry July has been any bit of rain will

help I hope anyway.

Fortunately we haven't had a lot of

wild fires here though in eastern part

of Washington state has kept the 

fireman busy. The important thing

is not to have flash of lightning or

careless people to make things worse.

I haven't made any adventure plans

for August yet. Let God surprise me

day after day. Let each day be joyful

and good. See what God has instore

for us as we live out life of purpose.

Amen!

A Good Time

Wednesday was an eventful day on my adventure to Westport Washington.

I am pretty sure I had not been to Westport before. It is about a two hour drive without stops. 

Most of the Washington coast is beaches where Westport is an inlet. There is is a marina there where you can charter  a fishing boat. 

My purpose is to talk to as many people I see. Not everyone is into talking with a stranger. OK with me I just do my best.

Following are a few photos I took.

Another Adventure Travel Day

Our days should be an adventure all the
time whether we go anywhere or not.
Today I am going on a travel adventure
to the Washington Coast.

The first or primary place I am heading

for is Westport Washington. It is on the

southern part of the Washington coast.

It is known for surfing and fishing. You

can actually charter a boat in Westport.

Many people do it at least once a year.

I am not sure whether I have been to

Westport or not before. If I have it was

as  a child and I don't remember. I will

find it a good experience. 

I have been on the Washington coast

a number of times so be interesting 

how much a like or different Westport

is.

Next time I will let you know it went

and what I learned along with people

I meet. Until next time let your life

purpose reign with joy and blessings. 

Amen!

Continuing Encouraging Words

I am wondering if I should cut back on my
posts here. Should I go every other day or
go once in a while when I don't have an
encouraging word or something else.

I know I certainly enjoy posting here 

everyday. I wonder how the word of

this blog can get out there more. Could

you get the word out and tell your 

friends about this site. 

I know there are those who are being

helped here and that is what I want to

for you.

I have a group on Facebook where I

put a scripture on everyday. It is called

Edify. I could do that here sometimes

to if you like. If there is something more

you like me to share about (subject) let

me know.

The main thing is life purpose here 

however I like to share more other

things as well. In fact other things

have to do with life purpose right!

Until next time may you be blessed.

May God grant your prayers and 

requests. Amen!

Praying For Healing

On Sunday I went up front after the service
for healing. Nothing major however God can
heal whether major or minor.

The fellow who prayed for me we discussed

some things where he gave me advice to help

out as well. I do feel better after the experience.

As I have mentioned before God gives us all

gifts as part of the life purpose experience.

Healing is one of those gifts. It doesn't mean

you can't pray for someone if you don't feel

you have the gift. God can use you because

your willing and you have the faith the person

can be healed. 

The person with the gift of healing will pray

for someone because they feel the person needs

the healing whether they realize it or not. Healing

though can be emotional or spiritual well as

physical. 

You see someone has a physical ailment you can

ask them that you want to pray for them. You

might be amazed whether you have the gift or

not. God is always looking for someone to be

used through. Amen!

A Story With Irony

Friday night had family zoom meeting, however,
most everyone was busy so just my sister and
high. We actually had a good time and used up
every minute.

An amazing thing I didn't forget one thing

I had to bring up either.

One thing I mentioned was visiting our 

home growing up and who I had talked

to as well. 

My sister said when talking about grandfather

Nightingale who lived with us until his

passing. She said as a young kid I would

be the one sent to call him for dinner. He

lived down stairs. I was sent because he

had trouble hearing and my voice could be

loud so he could hear me while he couldn't

hear anyone else. The irony is when I was

little I couldn't hear very well either. It was

for a lot different reason then his. I was able

to hear right when I was five years old. 

I told you there was irony in the story. 

Have a great day and tell your friends

about this site. Though it is about life

purpose I do try to throw other things

as well. God bless you all. Thanks!

Alexander Hamilton the Play

On Friday at my favorite coffee shop I saw
an acquaintance come in after being there a
while. I spoke to a couple other acquaintances'
earlier.

He was sitting at the bar next to where customer

pick up their drinks or other goodies. I sit

there quite often myself. He had a copy of

a book on Alexander Hamilton. After our

greeting I ask him whether the book was the

history or the play.

I was told it was about the play. I ask him had

he seen the play yet. He told me he had seen

it on Disney + since the play had been cancelled

because of covid-19. Plans to go see the play

in May when it opens on Broadway.

The book I saw he was in the middle of it. He 

told me he was skimming through the book.

He does love reading books.

I asked him about his wife and family as well.

Everything good going on there. I feel it is

so important when chatting with someone to

meet them right where they are at. I expect

people to do the same for me. 

We said our goodbyes and look forward to

seeing each other again. What a wondaful

time of sharing.

We All Have A Story To Tell

Recently on one of my posts I received a comment
from a young woman who told her story about having
contacted HIV which she had to suffer through for
six long years. She lost her man of her dreams because
of HIV. Now she is healed by God and now has a
son who will be two years old soon.

God used herbal medicine to help her be healed
of HIV. She contacted Dr. Itua who was the one to
help her out. You have any similar issues you can
contact him at drituaherbalcenter@gmail.com.

You have a story to tell you want to share with 

me. You can place in the comment section or

email me at herbnightingale@gmail.ccom

Have a great weekend and may God be with you.

Amen!

Being Crazy

I believe God has a good sense of humor. Many 

people think he is serious all the time. Of course 

there is sin he isn't to happy about but doesn't 

mean he is mad all the time.

God created us in his image. Since do have a 

sense of humor means he does do. I am sure

characteristics we have God has to. He is a 

lot better at it than us. 

I know heaven will be greater than we can 

imagine. God says those who loves him 

besides him loving us is building a place 

for each of us to live in. Since he has been

 doing that for several thousands years 

must be something else. 

For God a thousand years is like one day. 

This means he has taken a week or less. Amen!

Sadness and Happiness

My mother passed away on March 6, 2020.
It certainly was a sad day where I grieved for
over two months during the Pandemic. For
most people covid-19 was something they
lived with on a daily basis as for me I didn't
think much about it to be honest.

I did the social distancing and where the mask

along with getting the vaccine shot. I know 

there will be some who think I was crazy to

take the shot while others good for you. I 

have cousins and a sister in Canada knowing

they would require having the vaccine for

anyone entering the country. Though Canada

is allowing people who have been fully

vaccine to enter the United States does not

for a month anyway. It will be interesting to

see what happens.

Last Sunday my mother's church had their

first service since her funeral on March 12

2020. The church was remodeled during 

the time as well. In their program along 

with mentioning during the service they

had all those who had died during the 

Pandemic whether related or not. My

mother's name was mentioned first.

Now we come today Thursday July 22

2021. The family decided to wait to

have our mother's ashes in an urn to

be put next to our father's. I haven't

seen either my sister or brother since

March 2020. We have had monthly

zoom meetings though and have 

another planned for tomorrow. Anyway

today going to have my mother put

next to my father today. Unfortunately

with covid my sister and brother can't

be here. This is where sadness and

happiness come together. 

Those Who May Wonder

 The big question "What is my life Purpose".

What are you doing with your life? What do
you enjoy doing? Those are two questions
when answered will tell you your life purpose.

God wants you love him and worship him 

as he loves you. God has given you gifts

and talents to use as well. Those are part

of why he created you. The next is what

you do with them. 

When it comes to your life do you enjoy

what you are doing? If so then you are 

doing your life purpose.  If you are not

enjoy what you are doing then find what

you enjoy and do it. 

We are not here on earth just to get by

until our lives end. God wants us to 

enjoy what we are doing and to enjoy

him too.

You have a family with children and 

grandchildren then they make a good

part of your life purpose. Raising your

children and loving your spouse is

your purpose too. Amen!

A Busy Life

It amazes me life is short and goes so
fast at the same time. I think being
Tuesday weren't we just here.

Being busy I guess is our lot in

life. Even as children we were busy

having fun. 

We do need to take the time to

enjoy one another. With the

pandemic it seems we have

taken more shots at one another

then anything else.

Let's enjoy our difference as well

as our sameness. Our creation as

well as our individual purposes

shows how important is to enjoy

one another even if we don't agree

on some issues. Amen!

Only One Thing

When comes to your life purpose God
created you be one thing and that is
yourself.

There are a lot of people out there

trying to make you into someone 

you are. If there is no advice I can

give besides this it is forget them.

As children we listen to adults

especially our parents. They don't

know everything either. Also, they

were told by others including their

parents. So it is a vicious cycle

we life in.

You have parents letting you be

yourself your one of the best ones.

It isn't like they didn't care they

didn't know anymore than we know

for that matter.

Take your gifts and talents wrapped

in you being the best you can be.

Of course you have flaws we all

do that is the beauty of it all. Amen!

Love Is

Last night the thought came "falling in love
is good; staying in love is great."

I am sure most of us have fallen in love;

however, often they don't last. At least 

the first time anyway. 

Nothing greater than two people who fall

and stay in love. Those who have been

married for many years and feel the same

always. We can all use one of those right.

Enjoy your day and tell the person you

are with how beautiful and loving they

are to you. Amen!

Seeing An Old Friend

I think I have decided to walk the waterfront
of Gig Harbor every Friday night I am in
town anyway.

A lot of people are walking around the area

or spending time at one of the parks downtown.

So there is a good chance to run into someone

you know. Meeting someone new or a couple

is good to.

Last night (Friday) I was walking back and I

had just passed one of the parks. I saw a 

classmate from school. I hadn't seen him 

in years.

It was wonderful catching up; finding what

he had been doing all these years. We talked

about some of our classmates. Many of them

he hadn't seen in a while as well. 

It is interesting he has lived in the Gig Harbor

area all this time. Now he is retired he does

spend time in Arizona during the winter and

plays golf. He has a daughter that has a house

he built on the same property as his.

What a great night to spend catching up with

them. We have a school reunion the next

weekend after labor day. He says he does

plan to attend so a good thing right.

Nothing better than seeing old friends while

meeting new ones as well. Amen!

Something To Think About

When I was out adventure driving on
Thursday on the local sports radio they
were talking about how hard it is for
many of the athletes when they retire
what to do next.

Athletes retire at a young age and 

for the most part because they have

lost or slowed down on their skills

or someone better comes along.

This is why so important to have a

handle on your life purpose so when

you retire no matter what age you 

have an idea what to do next.

I took care of my mother as a caregiver

for seven and a half years when she

passed away last year. At the beginning

was hard because of the grieving process

and covid-19. 

I had plans already figured out when 

my next stage of life would happen

though came a little earlier then expected

but when is it really expected anyway.

I figure to do so traveling along with

writing. I enjoy spending time with

people to. The travel part has been

difficult because of covid-19. 

I have gone on a number of adventure

travels or driving if you want to call

it that like I did on Thursday. It isn't

exactly what I want to do but has

given me some ideas.

I did stop in a café at the first destination

in Quilicene Washington. It is a little

more than an hour drive from my home

town of Gig Harbor going north on

highway 16 than over the Hood Canal

Bridge. 

Quilicene is a very small town which

I expected. They have a ranger station

where you can purchase a pass for a

live time visit to national parks. The

Olympic National Forest and Park 

is nearby. I purchased a national park

pass four years ago there but never

went into the town as I went there

in a different direction and returned

the same way.

Quilicene besides being small it is

very old looking as well. Other words

can use a good remodel. lol. After 

spending time at the cafe where they

only serve drip coffee I went west to

Fort Flagger which you see the San

Juan Islands. It is one of three forts

that are now retired but were used

one hundred and twenty years ago.

I previous had been at the other two

forts before. Fort Flagger wasn't as

impressive to me as the other two

though has a beautiful view which

was worth the trip in itself.

A good way to have an adventure 

day and think more about future

travels in the area and across USA

and Canada.

So if you are working make plans

what you are going to do when you

retire. You can use the same gifts

and talents you have used when 

working but in a different way.

Remember those gifts were given

for a purpose. 

Amazing Days

Here in Western Washington we have gone
almost two months since having any rain.
Quite a feat for sure. No rain indicated
for the next week.

We certainly use some rain. Have to

worry about brush fires. Over in the

eastern part of the state there a wild

fires like most years where firemen

all over the state go to fight the fires.

Today I am going on another adventure.

I am going to a town called Quilicene

which is a little past the Hood Canal

Bridge going north. 

I have seen the signs for Quilicene 

however never have spent the time

there so figure why not.

I have other adventures in my mind

to go on. There are so many places

to see in a two-hour radius of my

home.

Quilicene is just a little over an 

hour from my home. Think about

going on your own adventure.

Amen!

Short or Long

When it comes to writing it is okay to write
short or long though I believe short is better.
It depends a lot on who is going to read it.

When it comes to our life purpose we have

a short life so we must do all we can do to

achieve it. Also, we will be happy in doing

so.

The long version those who life a long life

like my mother did she was able to achieve

a lot, however, those who go for it all can

achieve as much in a short life too. Amen!

Meaning of Tuesday

Have you ever thought what the meaning
of Tuesday. Until this morning I really
never thought much about it. I don't
spend my life thinking behind the
meanings of the day. Of course,
when the calendar was put out each
day had a meaning.

Most of the days are picked way 

back when to do with the stars.

Personally a bit crazy in my mind

but whatever. I am not sure why

I mentioning this today but what

came to my mind.

In German Tuesday means second

so considered for the day of the 

week. Of course, this all comes

down to Monday being the first

day of the week while many 

consider Sunday the first day

of the week. I suppose we can

debate this a lot.

I found one meaning of Tuesday

interesting where the day means

shining. So I can say a good shining

day. lol

Whatever Tuesday means to you

have a great day. 

A New Me

We all know this is a new day none
like it before, however, I believe there
is a new me today as well.

In the same manner today will be

different then yesterday the same

will be for us to. 

I am sure I have thought about that

before but it came to my mind this

morning when I woke up. I wonder

if I was thinking of that in my dream

or not. It really not important whether

in a dream or not it is what it is.

I am sure the new me or extension

of the old me or whatever as well

yesterday played a part in it or may

not have either. I am not going to

dwell on that at all or I hope not

anyway.

So do you feel yourself new or

different then yesterday or that 

today is a new day. I hope so 

because I don't want to be the

only one or does that really

matter. lol

Enjoy your day as it is today

and enjoy your new self as

well. Amen!

Summer Memories

I am sure everyone has memories of
past summers well as making new
ones.

We should never live in the past,

however, thinking of memories

on occasion is good for us.

Most of my favorite memories

did happen in the summer. You

can actually go back to one of

my early posts where I wrote

about our family trip across 

Canada and Eastern United

States. I was 12 years old and

we spent the whole summer

traveling staying primarily in

parks living in a tent trailer.

Most mornings we had to put

the trailer down to move on to

the next destination though 

there were places we did stay

more than one night. 

Other memories I remember

going to YMCA camp for a

couple years. The camp wasn't

very far away though as a kid

it felt further then it actually is.

Most summers as a child we

went to Twanoh State Park on

the Hood Canal. We went at

least two or three times. One

occasion we took the tent 

trailer and stayed over night.

We really enjoyed  going 

swimming where there a dock

we would swim out to. My

brothers and I would play

tennis as well when we got

a bit older.

In boy scouts we would go

hiking 50 miles in August.

I think I went on four hikes.

We would add two or three

additional days to our trip

in case of rain where we 

would stay additional days.

I remember playing cards

and sitting by the fire place.

Also, quite tired when the

hike was over. I am sure if

it were not for childhood

friends in scouts I would

have found a better way

to spend August.

So those are the memories

I remember quite fondly

in the most part. 

Inspiration

One positive not we can inspire others
to do the very best they can. It is by
our example we inspire others.

Another area which is really important

is being a leader. A leader can inspire

those who he or she leads to be the 

very best they can be.

I think of summer weather which is

the best we have can inspire us as

well. It is the time of the year where

we feel better then any other time.

Emotionally  I am sure we feel real

good as well.  The fall season can be

good to for a while before the rains

fall. 

It isn't the big things that will inspire

others it is the little things. Think 

about the little things you may do 

on a daily basis. Amen!

Freedom Of Speech

Here in United States we are blessed
in our country to have freedom of
speech provided to us in our Constitution.
Many countries people don't have the
same privelege.

There are those who believe we will

lose some of our freedoms including

freedom of speech. I am not sure we 

will lose the privelge of doing so, how-

ever, some special interest groups will 

make it hard to do so. 

These days I am not on social media

as much as I used to be because of

people giving their opinions on politics.

Everyone has a right to give their

opinion but I have the right not to

hear or read  what they have to say.

I believe there are those who are called

to speak out on social issues on a regular

basis whether I agree with what they 

have to say or not. Where I have trouble

is those I don't think do and they still 

go ahead and do it. Of course, they have

the right to their opinion, however, my

belief is that they don't have to speak out

every single day on social media the same

thing over and over again. This is especially

in the area of politics. They do have the 

right but I have right not to listen or read

as well. This includes those who I agree

with as well.

 

When it comes to freedom of speech there

is wisdom of using and watching your words

carefully as well. There will be those who

may hate you for what you are saying while

others will respect what you have to say

even though they may not agree. 

So take your freedom of speech and use it

really wisely. Be a voice where people need

to hear it. Amen!

Summer Weather

July is so beautiful here in Western Washington.
The best month of the year.

We had the heavy heat two weeks ago getting

as high as 113 depending where your were.

It is nice to be back to normal in the high

seventies to mid eighties. 

The difference so far then most July's it

is cloudy in the morning then the sun

and clear skies comes out around noon

or early afternoon. The high temperatures

hit around mid to late afternoon.

The plus side it allows me to take my

walk anytime in the morning. The 

visitors depending where they are from

a sweater maybe a good idea. At night

a blanket is a good idea as well. No

air conditioning needed. 

I have been back to walking the waterfront

more often. I walk on our main trail the

Cushman trail for the most part plus in

my neighborhood as well. I try to vary

where I walk. 

The waterfront though I am able to see

more people that I know.  On the trail

it is often just me with bikers going

by. The trail allows the bikers to get

through town without worrying about

cars. 

Anytime I see people whether I know

them or not is good in my book. It 

doesn't matter whether I say hello or

talk for a minute or five. Having a

positive attitude even when I don't

always want one is a good thing.

I want to use my life purpose as

much as I can. See I threw that in.

Many blessing and encouragement

as you enjoy your day. Amen!

Goodness and Mercy

There are four things we can all do
with our life purpose. Show goodness
and love while giving hope and mercy.

We just do these four things then we

do a pretty good job. People including

ourselves should feel goodness and love.

Waking up each morning with hope and

mercy is good thing too. Our lives will

be better even without adding anything

more. Amen!

Interesting Having Dreams

Not often do I wake up remembering dreams
though it seems it is happening more frequently.
I am still not sure what the dreams are about
but I am having them.

We must remember dreams do have meaning

for us even when we don't understand them.

I hope the days ahead I do remember my dreams

more then only a few words. I still don't know

the subjects or the content just the ends of them.

I believe it is important to write down what 

comes to my mind when I wake up. There is

a possibility there could be a theme to the

dreams.

If you are one that has dreams you remember

very well please send in comments about 

them. Have you a theme to them or are they

different. Have they made a difference in 

your life to. Thanks!

Memories

When I woke up this morning I was
thinking about a set of brothers I went
to school with. They both died a few
years apart and way to young.

My home town Gig Harbor, Washington

is a small town though twice as many

people now then when I was a child.

Those I grew up in the neighborhood

I knew the most, however, you knew

everyone's name even those you may

not hung around so much with.

When someone comes to your mind

it is a good idea to at least pray for 

them and their families. In this case

of brothers for their families.

You have an opportunity to call them

or see them around a good idea as

well. Some may come to mind you

haven't seen in many years. 

My town those who still live here

I could end up seeing around. It is

amazing in such a small community

many I don't see very often. 

Happy 4th of July

Sunday we all know of July 4, 2021,
however, here in USA it is known as
4th of July because we are celebrating
our independence day.

We have our issues but I believe still

the best in the world. Wherever you 

are in the world please celebrate with

us. We should all pray wherever we 

are at whatever is wrong God will

make it right. Amen!

Reopening

Here in the United States we have
reopened one hundred percent since
March 2020. Wherever you are I
hope things have gotten a lot better
as well.

Going back to March 2020 my mother

passed away on the sixth. It was because

of old age not covid. I was in the grieving

process for at least two months. It was

frustrating because we couldn't have a

regular service for mother as far as

attendance. At least we were able to 

have one since restrictions went on

just a few days later. I had two classmates

from high school who both lost their 

fathers a few weeks later and couldn't

have a service for them.

Another thing during the grieving process

I was not able to see people either since

the state was in lockdown sort of speaking.

They say during grieving process you 

should spend time with others. The only

time I was able to do so was over the phone

or when I went grocery shopping. I kept 

busy clearing things out of the place. 

So for me the whole time for me over the

next year or longer I didn't treat the pandemic

like others did. It really wasn't important to

me. The restrictions didn't allow me to do

things that I would normally do when a

loved one has died. 

Besides cleaning up, grocery shopping, 

talking on the phone and social media I

went for walks. I didn't wear a mask while

walking as there was no one for the most

part not walking and if someone was

talking I kept my social distancing. So 

you see I lived as close to normal as I

could under restriction.

When places like coffee shops were 

reopened I visited those establishments

to. I got my vaccine shot in March. I

know some who haven't gotten the shot

which is their own business just as mine

for getting one. The main reason I got a

shot was so I can go back to Canada

where I have relatives including my

sister. 

I hope wherever you are at live is back

to normal or at least as close to it as

can be. Don't let fear be your master

while at the same time be smart and

safe. Amen!

Working Together

Though we are created for a unique
purpose we have others to work together
as well.

There is no other person on the face

of the earth like us we still need one 

another. We are social beings as we

found out more during the pandemic.

Those who are married your partner

is a compliment to what your purpose

is. They have gifts and talents you may

not have to help you out and vice versa.

Those you work with are in the same way

in a professional manner. You are a team

to meet a goal with each playing a part.

The same goes for those you go to church

with. The pastor or minister of the church

has a team he works with to help  run the

church and  the members play a part as 

well.

You are a member of an organization like

a civic group then each member has unique

talents working together as well.

Isn't it exciting we can take our unique

purpose and work together with one another

as well as being there for one another. Amen!

Back To Normal

When it comes to the weather here
where we had a heat wave for four
days then now back to normal feels
good!

I stayed indoors for most of the time

with the temperatures between 100

and 115 depending where you were.

I got out to go grocery shopping and

the local coffee shop. Both places had

good air conditioning. Go to the beer

section of the grocery store always

feels like your in a freezer and the

coffee shop was cool as well.

I have met a few new people I am 

following on social media that I

would call good encouragers. They

lift my spirits each time I read what

they have wrote. 

They encourage by saying it is ok

to be yourself since this is the person

you are. In another way it doesn't 

matter what anyone says about you.

The big term being around these days

is about being judged by others. I don't

really think much about being judged 

by others though it is nice to liked by

as many people as possible. I know we

will not be liked by everyone but it is

nice by some. Right!