A Hot One

Wednesday was a hot day here in Western Washington. The temperatures reached the low 90s. It is a record for the day anyway.

                                                                      

Here there aren’t many air conditioners around so fans have to be used. We are not used to temperatures in the 90s usually at any time. They expect this summer to be hotter all the way around.

Having a cold like I do the temperature didn’t really affect me like it usually does. I just hope this weather will knock the cold out of me. I have had this now for ten days so I am tired of it. Please go away from me.

Great time for anyone to come here for a visit; there are so many sites to see. You can shop in the city; go to the water or the mountains. You can find a lot of good places to eat as well. Most types of food are available. I recommend having seafood though.

You should be able to meet people from all over the place. Find out there story. For me, meeting new people I enjoy. I guess it is part of my life purpose. Yes I had to throw it in. Wherever you are at enjoy the day.

Why Am I Wondering

When is my purpose I was created for going to come to pass? I am sure some of us have that thought once in a while. 

Just think it took Moses forty years to find out what his purpose was; Caleb and Joshua took forty years for there’s to be fulfilled when entering the Promised Land.

So you see your purpose is just around the corner. It takes time for something great to happen. If it were just ordinary it would have already happened. So hold on while the ride continues you get there. 

                                                                                            

It’s A Drag

I am now on day 8 went it comes to a cold. I have to say that I am tired of it.

Hard to get things done under the circumstances; it doesn’t help that the weather is really nice outside as well. I have to sleep more than I would like too.

The positive thing though is I am at home instead of traveling somewhere. 

This coming Saturday I will be up in Seattle to see my cousin Jennifer and hopefully others too. She will be signing her new book at a local book store. It will be in the area she grew up in. She now lives in Astoria Oregon. I hope that I am over it by then. 

What has been annoying at times is when I sneeze a lot over and over again then I have to blow my nose. It hasn’t happened much over the last couple days but feeling yukky doesn’t help.

The best thing though I will be grateful when I get back to good health. Enjoy your day while I continue to recover.  

Remembering and Thankful

On Saturday morning I was reading Isaiah 42. God was not happy with Israel because they were worshiping worthless idols.

We must remember God when he gives us blessings and gifts. Also, thanking him for them as well. It is easy to forget the one who gives us a gift sometimes.

We need to remember he has to be our priority and not an afterthought. So have your thoughts of God during the day. Give him a high five and remember he is the ultimate Awesome one.

Couple of the Top Things When Traveling

                             Taken from one of the restaurants on the waterfront of Gig Harbor

We know two important things we need to know when traveling is where to stay and where to eat. After that, we plan what sites to see.

In my home town of Gig Harbor, we have a couple of motels and then there are a  number of bed and breakfast spots as well. This is such a lovely area you couldn’t beat where to stay.

When I was growing up there wasn’t a big choice of where to stay or eat. You had to stay in nearby Tacoma. The town has become quite the tourist place now though. We had only one restaurant and a couple of burger places. Now you have a pretty good choice for whatever kind of food you like.

There are plenty of places in the shopping centers we have in town; however, I suggest downtown on the waterfront. You can find several restaurants that serve seafood and then you have the scenery to go with it.

The weather here now is warming up to be summer. We are expected temperatures into the mid-80s this coming week. It is unusual until three years ago June rained early on and possibly good weather in late June. We always said the summer didn’t start until after the 4^th of July. Not so much anymore.

You ever make it to the Seattle area must come to visit Gig Harbor and rest of Olympic Peninsula. We have a lot of great places to see. Stay tuned.

Travel and Beyond

When I began this blog in late 2013 I introduced myself writing my life growing up in Gig Harbor. I expanded to write more about our life purpose. I believe I have helped all of us including myself to pursue this life of purpose but I believe now to go beyond it as well.

I am not going to stop writing about life purpose because I believe everything we do has a purpose and we must continue to live our life this way. I am though going to write about traveling and other things that come to my mind right here without forgetting life purpose.

As we pursue and expand our life of purpose all types of things should be included because our purpose does include our interests and hobbies. Also, it includes us to pursue God as well because of this where we go with our life purpose. We were created by God to live a life of purpose which includes him at the center.

I find it a privilege to write here each and every day. I find it an honor when you all read this whenever you can. I know your life is busy with all your purposes going on so I can’t expect you to read this every day.  

It is amazing to think this blog has gone around the world to be read by those I don’t know and in countries that I may have never heard of. Until you come here once again I want to give you a big thank you for coming and allowing me into your life. Peace and have yourself a wonderful weekend.

Gig Harbor Washington USA

                                    A group of fishing boats. For many years Gig Harbor was
                                    known for being a fishing town. Many of them still go fish
                                    up in Alaska or off the Washington Coast. They are on their
                                    way right now.

                                       
                                         See East Gig Harbor my neighborhood growing up
                                         with Mount Rainier in the background.

We are all called for a purpose in a place we call home. I fortunately, live in a small town around ten thousand in the top western part of The United States.

Gig Harbor has grown about three times from what it was when I was a child. There are areas where land is now developed with homes when there were none when I was a child.

Gig Harbor is on the east end of the Kitsap-Olympic Peninsula. Looking east, when it isn’t cloudy, we can see Mount Rainier which is the second largest mountain in the United States. So blessed to have beautiful scenery; looking west is another group of mountains called the Olympic Mountains.

Being on a Peninsula, not only is Gig Harbor situated with water; it is surrounded by it.

Just outside of Gig Harbor is Commencement Bay, where Tacoma, Washington the second largest city in the state is. The population is around 250,000 in the city limits and over half a million in the surrounding area. To get to Tacoma by car you have to cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. When I was growing up there was only one bridge now there is two. A major reason the population has increased. Also, there is a toll on the bridge; just the direction to Tacoma only.

Seattle, Washington the largest city in the state takes about an hour to drive to depending on traffic which can be very busy at times. There is an interstate freeway that runs through Tacoma and Seattle. Gig Harbor is south and west of Seattle. Whenever I go to Seattle which isn’t often I feel I go into a whole new world.

Right now Tacoma is where more real estate is being sold than anywhere in the United States. Along with Gig Harbor and the surrounding area; the major reason is Seattle has become very expensive to buy property; however, it is getting more expensive in Tacoma and Gig Harbor.

I grew up on water property in the east end of Gig Harbor. There are many more homes there. My old house is one of three or four that are still around. The rest have been torn down and replaced with larger homes. The water property is very expensive so most of the homes and land are valued over a million dollars. The other day I viewed online a home that is up for sale going for over two million dollars. So you see Gig Harbor is an expensive place to live.

So now you know where my world is and the people I get to know, serve, and love as my purpose. Have yourself a wonderful and blessed weekend.  

It Is All About You

When it comes to our life purpose; though God gave us the tools which  another name for talents he has given us free will to go after our purpose or not.

I figure the answer should be yes when it comes to your life purpose because you will be the happiest when doing so but again it is still up to you.

I have mentioned before that distractions can get in the way as well but we must decide this is the road we want to walk on instead of letting the distractions get the best of us.

I can say that I am not perfect when leading my life of purpose. In fact, I have to say I am imperfect though I try to do so every day to follow my purpose.

I have given advice here to and probably will continue to but the important thing is for you to get your answers on your own whether it is listening to me, a friend or mentor.

We can be someone who does great things as well. It depends on our faith whether we can or not. Often we are told that we won’t make it even by those closest to us but we can overcome the obstacles that get in the way.

I say the best to you on your journey working things out. I know you can do it too.

Love Always

Jesus commanded that we love one another. We know that it isn’t always easy to follow.

There are those who may seem to us not to be loveable or hard to love anyway. These are the ones we have to go out and love the most.

I believe there are those who have the gift of loving others that the normal human being would have a hard time to do so. We should ask God for this gift for those times we need to do so.

May your love for others turn the corner today. When you see someone that you have had trouble loving in the past say I love that person in your heart. Amen!

Distractions

Often distractions get us off from completing what we need to get done. It can be a phone call or kids for that matter.

Today I have a distraction we may say and that is a cold. I have to either not do something or put it off for a little while since I will need to have some rest.

We can’t avoid distractions but we can solve those we can in a timely manner. I hope your day will be good and you will be able to avoid distractions.

Peace To You

We all need to have peace in our lives as time sometimes gives us trouble.

Sunday night ministry time I was surprised to see an old friend who had come for prayer. Not only was I surprised to see him he was surprised to see me too. He didn’t expect me to be there as much I did him. After it was good to catch up more with him; I told him where I hang out a lot so ever have the time to stop by. He is possibly going to come for a visit during church service too.

Life can bring sadness well as joy; however, the surprises can be the best gift of all. May you have a wonderful week and peace that is beyond all understanding be in your heart. Amen!

Shocking News

On Saturday I read news about a couple ladies that I was in school with passed away. I don’t know the details on their deaths but both too young to die.

One of the gals was in my class and I hadn’t seen here in years though still lived in the area. Her older brother passed away a couple or so years ago to. I would say probably at the same age; sadness for their families.

The other gal is a couple years younger than me. I didn’t know as well though I knew who she was. I knew her husband who is a year younger than me much better. I have seen them both around town over the years. He is running a business that his father started. I am so sorry for his loss and their family.

It shows we have to do the best we can today because tomorrow is never promised. We should never put off or on hold our purpose in our lives. Not just because of us but those around us.

I am sure both of these ladies had an impact on their families and friends. I will surely miss them to though as I said I didn’t see much of them over the years.

Saturday night I went to a retirement and wedding anniversary party for a couple I know. We are the same age though I didn’t grow up with either one. They came to Washington State 22 years ago from California. I consider them good friends.

The party was much fun hearing from their children about the impact they were on them. It will be interesting to see where their lives go and what their purposes are during this next chapter of life.

He and I have plans to go to a Seattle Mariners game in late July. In fact, we plan to go to a day game which we have never done together before. The week before the game he will be biking with his son from Seattle to Portland. This is an event they have participated together for several years. The ride takes two days and covers 200 miles. His wife or one of his daughters will drive and pick them up in Portland to return home.  In August he and his wife will take a trip to California to see family and old friends. This time he doesn’t have to worry how much vacation time it will take.

So enjoy today as it is and I hope you have many tomorrows ahead as well. God bless you!

Set People Free

Social media seems less friendly to me these days. Some people are mean or they continue to write about politics they agree on.

I have found myself hiding a lot of posts that are related to politics regardless if I favor their side or not. Also, there are posts that people try to be funny as well.

Most of my friends I already know how they feel about politics but they continue to feed the same info. I even mentioned that I was going to hide their posts. They were fine with it though they continue to say the same thing over and over again. I don’t really get it.

They say that since there is freedom of speech they can say whatever they want to which is true, but don’t they know they are getting people more upset.

So I say set people free. Let people know what your life is like and not just how you feel about something. I am fine with people’s opinion but to repeat it over and over again is tiresome. I prefer encouraging people in a positive way.

At least here you know what I am posting. I appreciate it when you read my post whenever you can. Thank you!