Our Purpose Stays The Same

Our circumstances  may change, however 

our purpose should  stay the same.

I found on Tuesday  my apartment  building 

is going to  be  renovated around the beginning 

of next year. So I  will  have  to  find a new

place whether in the apartment  complex or

elsewhere.  My building  isn't  the only one.

Six all altogether so fifty  people or so will 

have to  make the same decision as I  do.

There were items I  plan to  sell or give away 

already  but the urgency  makes it more so.

This doesn't  change my purpose  just where 

I am at.  😊😊😊

Lovely Time

This last weekend my brother, his

daughter and youngest son were in

town. We had a lovely time.

The weather cooperated for us. 

On Friday we went to Mt. Rainier.

On Saturday we spent the day around 

Gig Harbor. On Sunday afternoon we

rented a boat and went around Lake 

Union in Seattle.  Also, a great time.

If you are familiar with Seattle, you

can see the Space Needle in the 

background. You ever want a nice

vacation this is a wonderful place 

to visit in the summer. In fact, Tuesday 

is expected to be a very hot. 

I can't complain to live in a wonderful

area though rain in the winter does

get tiresome. A good place to live

my life purpose though look forward 

to see other places and meet people.

More About Listening

I have mentioned before about listening to others. 

Well person we should listen
to is ourselves as well.

I am sure we can get a lot of insight
by listening to ourselves. I believe God
gave us the insight to do so. Listening
to ourselves we end up listening to
God at the same time.

I remember when taking tests most
of my wrong answers was when I
changed the answer from what I
Put down the first time. I was
over thinking then which we can do to.
Often what comes to mind at the
beginning is a good thing. Try it if
you haven't before, however you
probably have without realizing it.
😊😊😊

Always Memories

Every  day  can be a memory.  Some days

are more memorable.  We can make each 

one special. 

Over time memories will fade. I  know 

some trips I have been on have been 

special  but only some of  the memories 

remain. 

Though we should  live for today we can

still look back on the memories.  For those

that stick it likely  are a special  memory.

I  know my high school graduation much

has faded,however  there are still  bits

and pieces that remain. It feels like another

life and that is  okay  too.

Make today special though  time where

the memory  won't be  there or a thing

or two remain. 🤔🤔

Going Forward

With family  in  town for a few days

makes me feel  an emptiness as well. 

There are options  to  fix the emptiness 

but it really  can only be fulfilled by God

and his purpose. 

Mainly  only God can fulfill the emptiness 

but doing  what he ask which is where

our purpose comes in.

We must search our heart and listen 

to God.  Going  forward  will  fill the

emptiness.  ❤❤❤

Hearing the Unexpected

In sports fans will go crazy when their

team does something  unexpected 

whether positive or negative. 

In business we we do the same if they 

did something  unexpected especially 

in regards to  us one way or another.

Our personal  life  the same thing can

be true  as well.  Hopefully good news 

over bad news.

With our gifts we can encourage  others 

with good news which might be unexpected. 

The best kind in my book. It  is  never good 

with our gifts to  push bad news. Amen!

Safety

These days safety is a big concern 

here in the United States.

For two decades we have had mass

gun shootings primarily at schools. 

Those who are pro guns seem to me

don't want to put any limitations on

gun control or sales. President Biden

passed a bill on gun control. I haven't 

really looked at to see whether the  

best solution or not. 

Of course, since the beginning of 2020 

we have had covid-19.  At the beginning 

the government stopped jobs that were 

not considered essential.  I am glad that 

is all done with. I am not sure wearing  

masks have been a good idea or not. I am 

not sure they work anyway though I guess

could say something is better than nothing.

Social distancing, I thought was good 

though now nothing is mentioned about it

anymore.

Now Roe vs Wade recently was overturned 

by the Supreme Court.  Again, a political 

hotbed. Those who were making money 

on abortions are upset. The ruling has

the abortions go to the States instead of

a national deal. Unfortunately, the leadership 

of my state Washington is prochoice which I 

am against. 

I don't really understand the young adults in

this country is so much for abortion.  I guess

they have lived with it all their lives and feel 

that women have the choice. I look at teenage 

girls who have abortions. Are they really in a place

to make a hard decision or are pressured in doing

so. Also, young adults many of there would be 

friends or family have been killed. Yes, they may

think it as a procedure but these preforms have

been killed. I can understand have a right to choose 

but this beyond that. 

I am sure there are other safety issues that I can't 

think of right now but those are the big three. I hope

we don't have to deal with many more. Amen!

Being a Teacher

One  of  the big callings or gift of

teaching.  Most teachers do it

professionally, however,  you don't 

have to. 

There are those who tutor.  They

may do it as a job or help someone 

who needs it in a particular  study.

My older Dick did that one summer

when our cousin Judy had failed

in math. With Dick's help Judy

got an A in math the following  

school  year. Dick was very smart

in many subjects , however,  math 

at the top of the list. His gift in

math he knew the subject so well 

he knew more than most of us even

thought existed. 

In the Christian  church the pastor 

does most of the teaching. A lot in

sermons but additional class sometimes

to. There are others who don't  pastor 

but know the word of God very well they

can do as well. 

You have the gift of teaching  but don't 

do it professionally  take  the time  to 

teach. Lead a small group  or tutor 

someone.  Not only you will  bless them

you will  be  blessed  to. 

Family Time

It was fun a d worth the drive to

see cousins  on the 4th. 

We introduced  ourselves  to  those 

don't  know  to well and hello to

those know a bit better. Also, caught

up with each other how life is going.

After having picnic lunch those who 

wanted to stay we played softball.

I played first because of my shin

and shoulder. Everyone  batted twice.

I think the game ended in a tie.

I didn't  stay  to watch the fireworks 

since I  had to drive back some 

distance.

My brother  and two of his kids come

here for a few days on Thursday so

have some more good times. 

❤❤❤

Happy Independence Day

Happy 4th of July to  everyone. The

celebration of United States independence. 

The United States received their 

independence on July 4th, 1776.

Now we celebrate the freedoms 

we have so honored to have. Not

easy these days.

Families and friends will get together 

to celebrate with food and fireworks. 

Many cities will have fireworks going

on as well. 

Remember how blessed we are though

the country is in turmoil in some ways.

Exercising Can Be Fun

I know exercising is work but

it can be fun at the same time.

I guess it comes down to your

attitude.

From experience it is best to

have a partner if you want to

have fun or enjoy it anyway.

Saturday I joined an aerobics

dance class st the YMCA. It 

was fun for sure and I wasn't

tired when I was done. It lasted

45  minutes. It used every muscle

I had done on weights. Nothing

wrong with weights but certainly

more fun. 

If you don't think you will enjoy

exercising at least give it a month.

Taking a class might be the way

to go since you will be with others.

Don't worry if you make mistakes

because everyone does. You can

start in the back if you want to.

I started in the back on Saturday.

I think next time I will move up

if I can. At least the row ahead of

me.

Best to you and exercise well.

Liberty and Justice

These words are in the pledge to

the allegiance  to the flag of the 

United States. 

I haven't  spoken  these words in

a public event in a long time. When 

I  was a child we spoke these at school 

almost every  day.  Now I  am  sure 

most young people  know what these

are and what they  mean.

Basically  we pledge to the flag the

truth of liberty  and freedom  for all 

Americans.  This means we have 

freedom of  choice, however,  we come

to together  as a nation . With the left

and the right divided so far a part it

is hard to  come by. It does not  help

when many Americans don't  know 

these words or believe them anyway. 

We should pray  for  all Americans to 

become united once again.  Amen!

❤❤❤

Gift of Hospitality

It is easy to know those who
have the gift of hospitality.
They usually have a fine home
and have parties often with
guests.

With holiday and summer now
they will use the gift often. It
is great for all of us to take
advantage of this wonderful
gift.

The hospitality gift isn't just the
parties is the friendship of the
person. They know how to take
care of others. Amen!