Here We Go

Both Canada and United States

have their independence day's

this weekend.

Canada Day will be on Friday

while USA is on Monday the

4th of July. I wish everyone

a happy holiday weekend.

We should be thankful for

our freedoms even during 

these trying times.

I was born and live in USA

however I have ties to Canada

as well. My mother was born

and raised in Canada before

coming to USA. Her parents

both raised and lived their lives

in Canada. 

Today is the end of June. So we 

are half way through the year. We

should look forward to the second

half of 2022. Now that summer is

here many have their plans for the

next two or three months.

Whatever you might have planned

for this weekend enjoy your family

and friends. Amen!

Comfort Words

Besides a good embrace hearing

a comfort or encouraging word

is always good to.

You read the Bible then giving a

Psalm or another scripture. Also, 

reading poetry  is good to. Speaking

0ut of your heart what the person

means to you is good as well.

In the state of the world right now

encouraging word that can comfort

the soul is a great idea.

Besides giving comfort to others you

can speak the same words to yourself

as well. Have a great day.

Things Happen

I couldn't  believe it just before  leaving 

the YMCA  Monday morning  I hit my

left shin on exercise table. I  ended

up putting  a bandage  on and ice it.

This morning  (Tuesday) I will be going

to see doctor for additional  treatment.  

It is still a little  painful.  In 2013 I  had 

a blood clot so any injury I see a doctor. 

If it weren't  for  the clot likely  I  would

let heal on its own.

See life can have unexpected turns

anytime  and we have to  deal with 

them. How we do is all up to us.

The weather  here in Western Washington 

continues to be summer like hot. Expected 

to last until Sunday July 3rd when it is 

supposed  to  rain. Of course we never know.

Many  blessings  to  you  this week. ❤❤❤

Unborn Child

 I am sorry  you  are not loved 

by your mother. She considers

you a mistake and her body is

her choice.

I am sorry  others think because 

you are not yet born and a fetus 

you have  no feelings like the rest 

of us. You have a heart that beats.

I am sorry  there are those using 

you as a political tool or making

money for your demise.

I am sorry  that if  you  and your 

mother were in a car accident  

where by a drunk driver they wouldn't

be charged for both of your deaths.

You are not recognized otherwise. 

I am sorry  your mother  didn't love

you enough to  have you born and

give you to someone who would 

love you.

On the bright side  God loves you

and you will  be in his arms forever. 

You won't  have to endure the pain

and sorrow of this world. 

Those of us who  do love and care

for you will see you in heaven.  Amen!

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Being Lonely

Being alone doesn't  mean that

you feel  lonely  to.

Most of the time I am  alone I 

don't  feel  lonely.  I suppose I  

feel crazy if I  did. 

I have felt  lonely  in a crowd 

of people.  I understand  this

isn't  unusual.  There are those

who do feel  this way often. 

I guess this is like most people 

don't  like talking in front of

a group.

On Saturday  afternoon  while 

walking I felt  lonely.  What came

to my mind and why I  am sharing 

this is the thought in a positive 

way being lonely makes me appreciate 

people  more. 

I know everyone  must feel lonely at

times. When you  do start thinking 

about something positive in your life.

❤❤❤

Summer Begins

Here in Western Washington we have 

had a weird  year  regarding  the weather. 

In fact it has rain more than anything. 

We are accustomed  to rain in the

winter, however,  spring game a bit 

more  than  usual.  Also, the temperatures 

in the 40s  and  50s for the most part. 

It didn't  feel  like spring  though trees

did blossom.  Hard to  grow  vegetables.

Friday  we had hot temperatures in the 

70s and the weekend  in the mid 80s.

May even hit the 90s by Monday. It

will cool down to the 70s on Tuesday 

with some rain.

This quite usual  here except  not the

90s before July. Have to  say nothing

surprises after the last few years.

Friday evening I went downtown Gig

Harbor since wonderful weather. I  had

to park in  the  shopping  center since

traffic  was heavy. I figured because  of 

the highway being so slow some drivers

decided to  exit and go through  town.

This was true drivers exited off highway,

however,  lines were being painted around

the new roundabout.  I  am  not sure smart

to do when traffic being heavy anyway. I 

walked  almost to the roundabout. I  actually 

walked faster than the cars were going. They 

we're letting 20 to 30 cars at a time each

direction.

I talked to a few people in their cars. They had

no idea about the painting  of lines. They figured 

their was an accident.  I  am sure they wished

stayed  on the highway.  

Certainly  made the evening  interesting.  Now 

you enjoy your weekend  and be blessed. Amen!

Love When It Hurts

Love is all we want. Something  we 

search for. God loves us more than 

we realize. 

We love like God does we must 

realize we will be rejected by many

like God is.

We feel  for love like God we will

be rejected to. We know not easy

but we have to accept  it. 

Jesus Christ  said to love  our 

enemies  to. Though we don't 

want  enemies we know to

that we have some. So those

enemies  we love anyway.

Love is not easy but is still something 

we desire always. More than our

family, spouse and friends. All we can

do is our very best.  ❤❤❤

What Are You Looking For

One  thing living a life of purpose  is 

what are we looking  for?

Is there more to this life purpose?

Our life purpose  is  what God gave us.

The number one thing he created  us

was to worship and love him. The

second was to  love everyone  else.

God gave us this purpose  with gifts

and talents  to love others. Also, for

them to love us in return.  He gave

us a family  along with friends to do

the same.

What you are looking  for should

end here  though we can do more 

as well  like enjoying  activities with

family and friends. Of course, work

is part of the purpose as well. To

provide for your family and help

others when needed. Amen!❤❤❤

Lift One Another Up

Another part of our purpose

is to pray for one another.

Whenever someone comes 

to mind is to pray for them.

You can call or message 

them if you desire to.

We can all have the help of

prayer. When our health isn't

good or we are in circumstances

we find difficult or don't understand

it is always good to know someone

is praying and thinking of us.

Amen! 

Having A Good Attitude

Not always  easy  but we should

have a good  attitude. 

Here in Western  Washington  we 

are expecting  warm weather and 

no rain all week. This is typical

here for June although we will

have rain before July starts.

WI ter and spring  we have a lot

of rain but this year more than 

ever. This is especially of spring.

It has been  colder than normal. 

It would be easy to complain and

have a bad attitude  but of course

won't  change anything.  Having a

good attitude  during  the tough 

times.

When I  had my heart issues I  found

it easy to worry wondering what was 

going to happen. I figure that has to

be a normal  response when in bad 

health.  I  tried to  have the best attitude 

I possibly  could under the circumstances.

I know it helped besides knowing others

were praying  for me.

So let's  have a good  attitude  always 

even under trying  times. Not easy for sure

but will make life better  to live. Amen!

Don't Be Afraid

Our purpose more important than 

anything. We should never be afraid

of others. I am not sayingl

be easy but others need to hear and 

be touched by you.

What can someone do to you.

I suppose kill you if things go to

far. Most likely they will laugh

at you but giving what you have 

might make a big difference in

their life. Laughing is a small 

price to pay. The same would go

for rejection.  

You might be surprised they will

be happy with what you give them.

Without trying you won't know.

😊😊😊

Relationships Are Interesting

I have found that relationships are 

hard to  keep  going  for a long period 

of time. At some point they end though 

hopefully  on good terms.

I found it happening  right in my own

family. I was surprised  yesterday  hearing

about it. Was so sad to hear the news.

I don't  want to get into  the details though

I have not a lot of details  anyway. 

Even  the best relationships  have trouble 

at one point or another.  How things go

is whether  can make it through the storm.

If you have been  together  for  a while  

staying  together  is a good thing. Time

means you love and care for one another

Even if feelings seem to change. The fact

is relationships should not be dependent 

totally  on feelings. It is only part of the story. 

Relationships  being together  doesn't  just

effect  the two people it effects the family 

that is included.  Long time  means the

relationship is important. Stay together 

even though  times are tough.  

Making A Contribution

In sports like baseball and football

a success of the team is depended

on the players as a whole. If one or 

more players don't play up to

expectations the team is going to

faulted.

In our life we are depended on our 

family and friends. For our success

is those who we are surrounded.

We can't find a new family but we

can find new friends. Often we think

friends are the bottom line no matter

how they treat us but that isn't true.

We need friends that will love us 

and help us contribute. Also, help

us live our life purpose. We are 

there for them and they for us. 

We can say we are a success.

Listening To Others

One of the best talents we can

is to listen to others. We can 

pick things up that can help

us. 

I often see a group of older

men than me at my favorite

coffee shop. I don't talk a lot

which isn't easy for me but I

just sit and listen. Sometimes

they talk recent history or

about things like plans. I find

it interesting. Let's me know

more about them to.

I like to watch people and sometimes

wonder what their life purpose is.

See if I am able to pour into them

encouragement. 

I know most everyone questions at

times why I am here. I know to I 

am not always sure of I am here

but I think I do most of the time. 

I am sure many don't know their 

purpose but if I can give them an

idea I believe it will help. 

Take Hold

We must take hold of the faith

and belief that we have.

There are evil people and the 

enemy called Satan who wants

to take the purpose and joy

out of us. 

I am sure Satan doesn't like me

writing this blog. I encourage

you to keep reading here as often

as you can and let your family

and friends know to.

My encouragement is every one

of us lives up to the purpose we

were created for.

I ask that you pray for me and those

who read this blog and anyone else

comes to your mind. Amen! 🙂🙂🙂

Wisdom From Above

We all know people that are

smart and  wise. Families 

usually  run when it comes

to being intellectual. 

In the spiritual  gifts there 

is wisdom to.  Not often done

or goes unnoticed  anyway. 

In the old Testament  King

Solomon  ask and received 

wisdom. Likely  the  wisest 

person ever to live. There is 

one story where two women 

said the baby was there. One 

was lying of course.  Solomon 

in his wisdom  said to  cut the 

baby in half. The actual  mother 

said no while the lying  woman 

said yes. Solomon knew the 

woman saying  no was the mother.

We all make wise decisions  everyday.

In the natural world  this happens 

but in the spiritual  world as well.

Again we may not know the difference 

very often. 

The spiritual gift of wisdom  comes into

the natural  world to give words that  

the natural  mind can not  understand.  

Decisions  made are ones that could  

never take place with the natural  mind 

no matter how wise we may be. 

We should seek the wisdom from above

to receive answers that could change 

the path people go. Amen!

Taking Time

Everything  that is important  takes time.

Example  a good  wine takes time. It 

can take several years to process.

The best relationship  takes time to

process as well.  The family  becoming 

a loving  unit  does to.

So whatever  is  important  will take

time. This is what we have to bank on.

Not always  easy. I have been  waiting 

years. 

Bring Comfort

One of the spiritual  gifts is compassion. 

There is a time  where each of us needs

comfort.

Giving comfort and compassion is

very special at the right time. 

This is especially  true  if someone 

has lost someone  close to them

or has an illness. 

Words can't  always be spoken, however, 

comfort and  compassion can do

more than any words. ❤❤❤

Being Unpredictable

Saturday  the weather  was  spring 

type here in Western Washington. 

The forecast  was for rain in the

afternoon. Instead  the clouds

cleared. 

This is  how our lives are like to.

Every  morning  we wake up the

day is unpredictable.  No matter

what plans we make the day can 

be different than we expect. This

is what is exciting about life not

knowing  what  will happen  next.

Let your life live waiting  for the

next  opportunity to help someone.

They may help you  too. Whatever 

you do embrace life. Don't  let

the negative or depression take 

hold of you. Amen! 

Need Growth

Right now inflation  is  up over

eight percent, gas prices and

food prices are high.

We must have faith things will

change. Have faith the economy 

has growth and politics will

change. Also, the most important 

our lives will have growth.

Peace and may you have  a good 

weekend.😍😍😍

Having Relationships

Living a life of purpose  is  to  have 

as many relationships with others.

There will  be those who we will  be

the closes with like family.  Also,

those as close friends. 

We need to  spend time with  others 

to. We may spend  a minute or two 

with someone and  never see them 

again. This is important to  for them

as for us. We might change in ways

we never know by spending a short

time with  someone.  

Often people  are  busy. It is important 

to relax and be with  others. Time 

alone is important.  To be refreshed 

than be with others. 

People  want to  be  around others

that are like  them. Those different 

we should spend  time  with as well.

We can learn from those different 

than us. They could  be the person 

we spend a  minute or two with.

😊😊😊

Let the River Flow

As spiritual  beings  we must

let the river flow through our 

lives. Another purpose  of 

our lives. 

We can have peace though war

surrounds us. In Psalms 23

the author says though walk

through the Shadow of Death 

we will fear no evil.

Read psalm 23 there is so much

in it. The river flows through  us

always. We can have joy even

during the tough times. Amen!

What We Should Know

The number one thing we should 

know we were created  for  a purpose.  

Often we ask ourselves why we are 

here. The answer is for a purpose. 

What is my purpose? Each of us it

is different. What you enjoy in life 

is one of them. Your family  makes 

up important  part of your purpose.  

As a parent your purpose  is to

teach your  children.  Help them

to love themselves and others 

well as discovering what their 

purpose  is.  

It is ok that it may take a while

to find out your purpose. 

Circumstances happen that

are out of our control.  People 

may tell us we are not good at

something  that might be a

part of our purpose.  We might

convince ourselves  that  we  are

not good at something because 

others seem  to be better. We 

most likely  better at it than we

think. Also, time can take a while

to be good. 

Believe in yourself and  go after

your purpose.  Who knows  you

probably surprise yourself.  

Do You Wonder Dreams Come True

I know athletes, musicians and actors

say that their dreams came true. 

I am not sure whether  they were dreaming 

or not. Obviously  they have thought this

out since a young child. On the other hand

they were dreaming  in their sleep. 

Once in a while  I  will dream of meeting  

a well known person. A famous person 

in a place  not expected.  I don't  remember 

dreams often so I  do wonder whether I 

will meet that person  someday.  Only time

will tell right.  😊😊😊

Don't Have To Be Perfect

Often we think we have to be

perfect to do our life purpose.

If so we may wait s long time.

We help others with our purpose

since they have issues to overcome

so this means we are not perfect.

There are some things I feel I 

must overcome to help others

and it is not true. I believe I am

better today than I was yesterday.

Like everyone I am a work in process.

Sunday I was healed of thoughts

in my life from back in my childhood.

I am not the same person I was

yesterday. I can help others to be

healed and a better person too.

Amen!  😊😊😊

I Almost Forgot

You may wonder what I almost forgot. 

Usually when I wake up I know what

day it is. Today it took me a couple

minutes to remember it is Sunday.

Important day for I go to church

and worship. If I forget anything

it is taking my midday medications.

Not a big deal since I do take them

at some point since the time isn't

important. 

Another thing is forgetting to take

out the garbage. I take out garbage

almost every day. If I want to take

it out when I leave I put it by the door 

now. Like my medication though 

not real important because I will

take it out at some point. The day 

when garbage is picked up if I have

garbage than I put it by the door

for sure though again not a big deal.

Maybe this will help you out. The 

older we get the more we forget. I 

am like most I don't remember 

what happened yesterday than

five years ago or more.

Have a blessed day and may your

health be good. 😊😊😊

Longer Hours

Isn't  it  nice that the days into the

evenings are longer.  Now that 

summer  is approaching. 

We can sit on the patio deck and

have friends and  neighbors over

for a meal or snacks enjoying 

good company.

We know the time  will be short 

so best to  do so this time of the

year.

We can stroll along the waterfront 

and stop at a park to enjoy the

scenery  well as the friends. 

We never know how long we or

anyone will be around  so enjoy

the time we have.  ❤❤❤

Our Purpose Come Natural

When it comes to our purpose  it 

should come natural  to  us as  

much as walking,  talking and 

breathing. 

Our purpose  isn't  just our gifts 

and talents it is our personality 

and character. 

You have a good sense of humor 

and you talk loud like me this is

part of your purpose to. If you are

more quiet  than this to is your 

purpose  as well.  When you do

speak  people  will listen. 

Every  part of us is living  for others

to see. Important  to  show off in a

positive  way. Amen!  

Continue On Exercise and Diet

Everyday I do have the opportunity to walk
in one fashion or another. If it is raining I
walk indoors primarily at the YMCA. My
goal is to take at least ten thousand steps
in a day and sometimes more. For me that
comes to five miles as two thousands steps
equals on mile.

Though I have done quite well losing weight

as you can imagine it isn't as easy as walking.

By the way, since I did physical therapy before

joining the YMCA I do exercises as well as

the walking. Doing sit ups and push ups along

with stretches I do at the YMCA as well at

home.

The diet I am on actually helps if I slip and

eat something like junk food. When I do so

I eat small portions. Most times I am able

to eat fish, fruit and vegetables, On rare

occasions I will have red meat.  For a while

I ate chicken but I found it a problem digesting

in my stomach so for me I stay away from it.

My will and goal where I am at  about half way

of losing the weight keeps me going. Not easy

on some days but I figure if I do slip it is only

for one day. I hope it helps you if your in the

same boat as I am trying lose weight and stay

in shape. Amen!  

Mentoring

When it comes to our life

purpose is to share with 

others by being a mentor.

We can share our experiences

along with the talents and gifts

given.

Also, a good idea is have a

mentor as well. Both mentoring

and having a mentor should 

be a part of our lives. Learning

and giving should be a part of

our purpose on a daily basis.

A mentor can be a friend or

someone you spend quality

time. They could be your mentor

without acknowledging already.

The same can be someone your

mentoring. It doesn't have to be

official just have it a part of your

life. Amen! 🙂🙂