Good Advice

I do hope that I am giving good

advice when it comes to our

life purpose. 

Continue to remember to use

our gifts and talents whenever

we can. They are so normal

to us that sometimes we may

forget. Also, some gifts are only

used when needed, however we

should be ready at all times. Amen!

Faithful and Dependable

Living out our purpose it is

important to be faithful and

dependable. This is especially 

true if we are mentors. 

These are the two main ingredients

outside of our gifts and talents.

I am sure most people who mentor

others are aware of how much they

are counted on.

Even those who don't mentor are

still counted on. We know how 

much we are depended on others

so go both ways. Amen!

Going Around

My mind is going around this morning. 

I am  readjusting to  being back home

as well.  This especially  be for ten days 

then going to Virginia. 

We must remember  our purpose  happens

wherever we go. I know I  learned somethings 

while I  was in British  Columbia and I  hope

that I  left things as well. 

Our purpose should leave something with

others everyday.  Whatever we leave should

return as well.  Amen. ❤️❤️❤️

About Freedom

Here in United States we are

blessed to have freedom.

We must realize there is responsibility

that comes along with it. We can't

step on others freedom.

When covid-19 began in 2020 the

government did what they thought

needed to be done. Mistakes did

happen and I am sure in the future

they won't.

I know the whole debate on wearing

masks or not. Those against masks

I am sure felt their freedom of choice

was taken away.

I am not sure masks work anyway

but there was no other alternative 

except locking  up those most vulnerable and that happen to 

those in nursing homes and hospitals.

Family couldn't see loved ones who

caught covid. 

We had the debate with taking

the vaccine. There were those

lost jobs for defying the order 

of taking the vaccine. I can see 

early on why people would be

weary since the vaccine came

about quickly. Personally I took

the vaccine because I knew and is

still true now if I wanted to see

relatives in Canada I would have to.

There are reasons why people 

make choices but I still believe

freedom brings responsibility. 

Getting Back To Real World

Does anyone else feels weird

when they heading back after

traveling.

I know when I get home it may

seem different for a little while.

I look forward to come back again.

In two weeks I will go travel again.

It will be combination of family

and seeing places I haven't been 

before. I hope shows what my 

purpose even more greater way.

It is easy to be comfortable in your

life when there is expected to be a

lot more. Amen!  ☺☺☺

True Blue

One of my favorite colors is blue.

I am not sure whether it is because

my eyes are blue or the ocean is

blue.

True blue means we are true to 

ourselves. Our thoughts, beliefs,

values and purpose.

After a week visiting cousins in

Cariboo and now in the Okanagan

of British Columbia I will head back

home for two weeks before going

to Virginia.

I will be visiting my brother and his

family. This includes seeing my grand

niece for the first time. She turned

25 months a few days ago. In October

she will be joined by a new sibling.

Doing some traveling for a short 

period of time gives me more in

the ways to use my gifts, talents

and purpose. 

This time is reconnecting to family

my future travels to visit other places.

Using my purpose to new people well

as seeing new places.  😊😊😉😉

Time to Return

I will be headed for home on

Thursday. It has been a good

time. Look forward to my next

visit.

I will stay Thursday night and

Friday at cousin Rob's. It is

about the halfway mark. 

I hope everything going well with

everyone. God bless.

🤗🤗🤗

Your Talent Maybe needed

Though you might not think anyone

can use your talent. It isn't really

true.

My cousin Susan's husband said a true 

statement as I am visiting them in the

Cariboo of British Columbia. They have

a nice size ranch in the area called

Big Lake.

He told me a lot of people have come

from Vancouver to their region with

the cost of living so high. It is good

since we can use their talents here.

Not a greater statement to say.

Most areas can use our talents but

we may not feel this way. Always 

someone can. We are created for a

purpose where some can be benefited

by these talents. 😊😊😊 

Lightning Show

Monday night we had some lightning

along with thunder. Early morning

rain came to. 

I woke at around 1 am seeing lightning

still going with rain starting. Not sure

how long lasted since I slept for another three hours.

This is common in the Cariboo of

British Columbia in August. Back

home we have thunder and lighting

once in a while to.

The weather in the day will be fine 

once again. Let the peace happen

again. 😊😊😊

Continue Looking Ahead

As I am having a good time

on vacation with my cousins

and relaxing. It is important to 

know what is ahead.

Though it is important to live

one day at a time and not worry

about tomorrow.

It is having the faith things will

turn out like they are supposed

to. Our purpose is already being

lived  out. 🙂🙂🙂

Working Out

Not all the plans on Saturday workout

however most of them.did.

What was funny we ran into my cousin

Susan at one of the placed we visited. 

This was not planned at all. She had visitors from Sweden with her. 

Always interesting when a surprise

happens. It is all part of life and our 

purpose to.

   Moffat Falls in Cariboo of British                            Columbia. Canada

This was the first place we visited

Have a blessed and safe Sunday

Rain Came

Friday night in the Cariboo of British Columbia rain came. 

We had plans to go boat trip on

Rose Lake but likely won't happen.

Other plans may not happen either.

Unless the rain stops it might be

indoors day.

Today's plans may turn into tomorrow.

Something like this happens in our lives. Let joy happen no matter the

circumstances. Amen! 😊😊😊

Arbitrary

This word arbitrary came to my

mind. It means you make a choice

or decision at the time. It can be on

a whim. 

This could mean you decide to have

something to eat you don't normally

have at the time like at dinner. Also, 

you may decide to go some place 

on a whim as well.

Arbitrary might not be a gift in the true

sense but could be. It would depend 

how often you make a choice in this

manner.

I am sure to there are people who do

things on a whim often. I have done

that on occasion when I go for a drive.

Most of us have a routine each day. 

We often go shopping the same of

the week or for those who shop once

a month the same time as well.

Arbitrary or whim can be exciting

if you do it often. A good way to 

live in some content. 

Sharing something with a friend

or family be on a whim to. Maybe

a good way to change things up.

😊😊😊

A Long Trip

My trip to British Columbia was long

however I made it even longer.

I missed the exit somehow for Hope 

British Columbia. I was on the wrong

highway so I tried for another one

which was a mistake. I ended up

taking the longest route which took

me more than two hours more.

My cousin Christy said I stayed on the

original highway it wasn't much longer 

than the one I was supposed.

Another thing I could have done was turn around when I realized my mistake. The moral of the story I will

never do it again.

Adding to it the long route became more time because the traffic was

terrible. The only bad part. The view

was spectular. 

I actually do that route on my way

home because I will be stopping to

see my cousin Rob. The difference 

is it will be in two days not one 

I will take pictures on my return. 

😉😉😉

Up Early

To be in British  Columbia  where I  need

to be on Wednesday  I have to  be  up

early. 

I  usually  wakeup  early  anyway but this

the earliest on the road driving for sometime. 

A while back I  was up early  and out the door

because  my job started early. 

It was nice since I  got off work  early  too

and I  had co-workers starting  at the same

time.

When it comes to our purpose the time

should not matter. All depends on you

and when you feel the best whether early 

in the morning or later on. Whatever the

case do your best.  😊😊😊

Making Plans

It is  important  to  live one day at a time. 

Not to worry  about  tomorrow. 

When you go on a trip like I  will Wednesday 

it is  important  to  make plans. For one thing

not to forget anything . I  always check over

in my mind several times. 

A trip is important  to  be sure nothing goes

wrong or keep at a minimum.  Have yourself 

a lovely  day. ❤️❤️❤️

Do You Feel Like A Stranger

Many of us feel like strangers at times.

I feel that way at times though not always. 

Sometimes it happens when I gather

in a large group. It doesn't matter

whether I know people or not.

The key is to fight with all I have

not to feel this way. Our purpose 

is true whether feeling alone or

not.

We should look to find those who

look alone.  We must realize a lot 

of people feel this way even among

the large crowd.

This is true especially when we feel

alone. Finding these people we might

find a new friend too. We should shake

hands with a hello and smile. 

Amen! 😊😊😊

Look Forward To This Week

I kno saw everyone  looks forward to

vacation  and  travel.  For me this

week will  be exciting  to see British 

Columbia again.

This is my first trip since the  border

opened between  Canada and USA. 

British  Columbia  is a beautiful  spot 

to travel.  

I hope this will be an annual trip to 

visit 🇨🇦  Canada. This trip  I will visit

cousins in the Okanagan. What a 

lovely  spot and a good  getaway.

I  am  driving  so a lot of miles to go.

I  do plan to  take a lot of  pictures.  ❤️❤️❤️

Choose To Like Someone

God says to love one another. 

He doesn't  say we have to like them.

In fact he says to love our enemies.

Which means someone who really 

doesn't  like us.

I  am  not  sure  why someone  would 

be so evil to choose  to  be  our enemies 

but they are out there. I  know as children 

we had enemies. 

Most  people  like us because  they choose 

and that is likely  because  we are a lot a

like and they feel  comfortable  with  us.

I say try being friends with someone who

isn't  comfortable. I  am  sure  there are 

those who don't  have  many friends.

I think we can use all  the friends we can

so why not. It might not work out but we

may be surprised too.  ❤️❤️❤️

It's Friday

I know I say to myself every week Friday 

again already. Time does go by fast. I  

think the same for other days to.

Make a list of accomplishments along

With surprises  including someone you

saw that wasn't  expected. 

A second list: what you like to accomplish 

this next week.  Next Friday which again 

will be here again soon check off those

things that were accomplished.

By next Friday  I  expect to  be in British  

Columbia Canada. I  will  be  visiting  

cousins from my  mother's side. I 

will send pictures here on the way and

being there.

I  have  had no trouble before when 

going and coming back. This is the

first time by myself.  The other times

my mother  was with me. 

We should pray for one another that

this week  goes well  for each. This

especially  for those who are going

through  health  issues  or traveling 

like me.

Remember  though take it one day

at a time. Amen!  ❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊

Leader of the Band

Are leaders born  or made? I  believe 

they are  both.

God created  certain  men to be 

leaders but for many they don't  

know until they are in the situation 

where they need to be.

Some have the character or personality 

to be leaders while others have to 

find out.

Until  you are in the situation  you may 

disqualified yourself. Often this happens 

because  others or circumstances have 

told you otherwise. .

Rise up leaders who are to lead a band..

Take hold of your purpose and destiny.

👍👍👍

Having A Good Time

There is nothing  better than having 

a good  time  doing what we enjoy.

On Tuesday  the Zumba  dancing  

instructor  said after how much she  

enjoys I am having a good  time. 

Always nice to hear words like that 

from someone  who is leading a

group.

There were  not as many there as

normal so I  was upfront  so I  could

see her moves to follow. I  told her

after being upfront  helped improve 

my dancing.  She told me I should 

be upfront  all the time and how 

much fun I am having too.

So the moral  of  the  story  is enjoy

whatever we do.  😊😊😊

Being Faithful

There is   nothing more valuable than

being a faithful friend. 

We all need one of them and be

one too.

When someone  is  going through 

something  during the hard times 

knowing  someone  will be there

no matter what is great.

Knowing  your friends  and what 

makes them tick is valuable  too. 

Sensing when they need someone 

come beside them.  ❤️❤️❤️

Building Up

Our gifts  and  talents  are  to help to

build and encourage  others. The reason

we have them.

Not just for the purpose  to help others

but to encourage  ourselves as well.

It isn't  just  gifts and talents  but our

personality and  character.  Everything 

about us to help our family and friends. 

Also, those we come upon on a daily 

basis. ❤️❤️❤️

Sunday Past

When I  was eleven or twelve my brothers 

and I  decided to walk home from church

instead of sticking  around while was

having coffee  and chatting. 

My older brother  Dick was taller then

my younger brother  Jack and I. Dick

had long legs and walked fast. So Jack 

and I  had to run to stay up with him.

The trip home was about three miles,

however mom usually  picked us up

about the half way mark depending 

on how long she stayed  to chat.

The half way  mark we were on the 

waterfront. Most of it was flat though 

we did have to go downhill. This lasted

probably  a couple years. Of course,

it depended on the weather.

High school  all three of us joined the

church choir and stayed after as we

would chat with  those we were in class

with. 

What great  memories  walking around 

the harbor  after church. Makes me think

of it when I  walk now. ❤️❤️❤️

Take It Easy

Why are you telling  me  to take it easy. 

I  have things to do today.

Did you have a stressful  week? Now the

weekend  so take things easy.  I  know 

you  have  things to do and get accomplished. 

I  am  not  telling  you  not do those things 

take a breather  once in a while. Yes actually 

breath every few minutes.  

I am sure you  will  have  a  much better day

and so will those around  you.  ❤️❤️❤️

Read About Someone You Admire

We should never put someone  on

as they are like a god. We can admire

someone  present  or past for what 

they accomplished.

This comes to my mind there are

those who have written autobiographies 

about themselves  or other people 

have written about them.

Remember  like us they are not perfect

so you could be disappointed in some

of their actions.  This is ok just take

the actions of what you admired about

them. 

😊😊😊

Choose Love

In our society  love isn't  really 

what people  think it is. For

many love is selfish. What can

you do for me.

True  love is denying ourselves 

and what is the best for them.

What will give them pleasure. 

Think of children  in the beginning 

they love innocently. The  older

we get the more selfish we become.

In a way it is like  eating  we want more

and more. To give true love would  be

like denying food  for a while.  Amen!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Be Still

Now we are in the middle of the week 

we should start to be still.

This means we should take a few minutes 

and listen to God. Not only words of

encouragement but love to.

God wants  us  to  know his love for us. 

He created  us  to  worship him and to

be loved by him. Amen! ❤️❤️❤️

Hello Tuesday

Hi Tuesday and August too.

I know a lot of  people  had vacation in July 

I hope you  had  a  good  time and refreshing.

Now you are back to your  normal  life.

For others August  you are getting  ready  to 

go on your adventure.  I  am  heading  to 

British Columbia in a couple weeks.  I  will 

be visiting  cousins.

I  will  be letting  you know how things go.

I  won't  be  seeing  a lot of people outside

of family.  It will be  the first of two trips

since I  go to  Virginia  in  September. 

What is your favorite about Tuesday?

I  figured to ask since ce I said hello

Tuesday. 

I am sure people  have a different attitude 

about Tuesday  than Monday.  😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️

Overcoming

Life isn't fair where it isn't equal.

We all have to overcome something

at some point.

For some of us life begins with

strikes against us while others

live shorter lives than expected.

Being a fighter helps in overcoming.

Never giving up an inch even though

for those who live to old age it is

still short time on this world.

All we can do is the best we can.

Don't live as this is it and nothing

more. There is more after this life.

Amen!