Day To Remember

May 31 2021 Here in the USA we celebrate
Memorial Day. All over the country veterans
are remembering those that died during
World War 2, Vietnam, and the Gulf War.

 In fact, the Gulf War this is the 30th 

Anniversary.

Today we are in a battle but it isn't with

flesh and blood like those wars. We are

in a spiritual battle. We must pray for the

victory. At times we will see the war being

lost, however, in the end the battle win be

won. Amen!

A Beautifiul Day

Saturday was a beautiful day here.
The temperature reached the low 70s
which I think is perfect.

Down in the waterfront where it was

a bit more crowded I saw some people

wearing masks.  I am not sure why

for one thing a crowd there isn't that

big but each their own I guess.

Personally if I felt I needed to wear

a mask especially outside I would

stay away  but that is me.  

I went stopped by the house I grew

up in. When I got out of the car a

woman asked my if my name was

Ross. I told her my name was not

Ross. She was expecting a man by

that name. 

I told her that I used to live in that

house right there.  She says "oh a

Nightingale". I said yes I am.  She

moved in her place right after I got

out of high school. I didn't expect

her still living there. 

She said Scott who bought the place

from my parents said this is a 

Nightingale. Oh yes nice to see you

again.

Scott and I talked for a while. He 

wanted to know when my parents

had bought the place. I told Scott

my grandparents bought the property

about a hundred years ago.  They

were the third persons to buy over

here. It is across the bay from the

town of Gig Harbor. The government

owned the land after the natives then

sold the properties. 

Scott continues to do work on the 

place. It is only the third house that

is still there in original design. All

the other homes have changed a lot

and have gotten a lot bigger. 

When we finished talking I talked

with the woman again across the 

street. They have remodel the 

place it doesn't look anything like

it did before at least in the front.

We talked about the man who lived

there when my grandfather was

alive. He had bottles along the 

rocks. The bottles are not there

in sight anymore but still has them

because of the history of the place.

I drove down to end of the road and

then headed back to go home. I 

stopped at the coffee shop before

arriving home. What a wonderful

afternoon indeed. 

memorial day

This weekend when many are off
to travel for the first time in over a
year we should remember the
holiday as well. Those who fought
and died so our country would be
free. Something many have
forgotten recently. Of course, there
have been those who haven't done
the right thing as well.

What has saddened me along with
many others is those that have
made it a political statement as
well. In fact, it seems everything
has become political in our country.
It is time to forgive and move on,
however, I think it will take some
time to do so.

It is important we all move on and
get back to the country that this
holiday stands for. I have the
feeling it will take a lot of time to
do so if it really ever does. Anyway
I wish the best and remember all
our blessing. Amen!

Life Style Changes

The older we get the more we have to
change our lifestyle. It is really true if
we want to live in a manner to fulfill
our life purpose as well.

The older we get the harder to do those

things we used to do when we were 

younger. We often put on weight and

we are not in the same shape either.

Our health will change like a heart

condition. So we have to do something

ourselves for this to happen. 

For one thing we should do a certain

amount of walking otherwise we won't

be able to walk like we used to or want

to for that matter. I see some people who

are in their mid to late 70s who can barely

walk. Of course, health issues come up 

making it hard to do.

What we must do is cut back in eating

well as getting more exercise.  Not only

am I trying those things I am going to 

try to go further. I plan to change when

I eat certain foods and how often at the

same time. Can't stop having fun in the

food department on occasion. 

I figure to walking is my main exercise

though I will do some other things as 

well. Right now I am going to walk at

least twice a day if not three times a 

day. I will begin with a walk in the 

morning and again before the sun sets.

I will walk  in the late afternoon when

I can or a day when I can't walk in the

morning or evening. 

Another thing I am going to do is go

to bed a bit later which means I wake

up later as well. I have been going to

bed earlier than I should so this will

change effective tonight.

I really hope these little changes in

lifestyle will help me out in the long

run. Thanks and safety to you as well.

Amen!

Inspire Others

Near the top of the list when it comes
to our life purpose is to inspire others.

Most likely when we are inspiring 

others we are mentors as well. We

may not be mentors as others may

say us but still we are.

I hope that I am mentoring to some

degree right here. I know someone

who feels I am a mentor to them and

I feel the same for them to. We get

together every couple of weeks over

coffee or tea. We have a good time 

catching up to life. We go to the same

church so we each other regularly but

to talk outside of church is a good thing

to.

I know I am sure you are inspiring

others even if you do not realize it.

Living our lives in the way we want

to others will follow our example

believing we are inspiring them.

There are so many parts of our life

purpose but we should never be 

dependent  on one. All the parts

make us one. 

A New Day

Always good to have a new day. Allows
us to get over any mistakes we made
yesterday along with making new things
well.

We should be thankful we have another

day to be good.  We don't know how 

many days we have. Our days are numbered

so we must take advantage of them.

We should have gratitude for today as

long as it is called today. When we wake

up in the morning have a smile on our

face. The day will be what it is. Amen! 

Going Somewhere

It seems a lot of my friends are on
vacation. A good time of the year
to go.

The weather here in Western Washington

is hit and miss in May.  This year more

of a miss. So good idea to go somewhere.

July is the best month to stay home and

have a good time. It is almost always

sunny with the temperatures in the 80s.

There is not a more beautiful place either.

When you go o vacation still remember

to be yourself. Those you meet during

your travels can use the best you around.

Amen!

Being Strong

In this day and age we find it is
becoming more important to be
strong. Our strength is not in
ourselves because we don't have
it whether we believe it or not.

Our strength must come from God.

He has strength we are not aware

of. God is the one that will give us

the strength we need. 

We do have strength because we can

handle more than we know. The

strength comes from God when we

we need it. The important thing is to

ask him when the time comes. Amen!

It's Sunday

I am not sure of my titles however it is
Sunday which is usually a good day.

Get to go to church and worship with

my brothers and sisters in the Lord.

Hear a good word to make the week

feel good.

Every day should be like Sunday.

We should meet with a brother or

sister each day. Worship the Lord

and hear a good word.

Enjoy your Sunday and make it

prosperous and a blessing to

others well as yourself. Amen!

Morning Time

Hello weekend! I woke up early wondering
what to say so I had to meditate and pray.

A lot went through my mind though how

much beneficial or not. The important thing

is for us to be encouraged each day by

someone or ourselves for that matter.

I know that I have mentioned it on a number

of occasions which I think is a good thing.

I need to remember well as everyone else.

I had to listen to the song "It is well for my soul".

This was given to a new friend when had a group

meeting on Wednesday though my birthday was

Monday. He said God him the song when thinking

of me. The words I was given on Wednesday night

I will continue to look at. It is important we have

them written down to look at.

There is a woman on Instagram who is a writer

always giving encouraging words. Sometimes

she writes only a few words while other times

a lot more however they are always good. Makes

me know I am important and so are you.

Spend the day knowing God loves you and you 

are here for a purpose beyond yourself. The world 

would not be a better place if you were not here. Amen!

Review Friday

Here we are another Friday. How has your
week been. This week started off with my
birthday on Monday, followed being
encourage on Wednesday night at the
church home group I go to. I wouldn't
say the week was all full of roses but 

pretty well.

We have to look at what's been going 

around the country of the USA and the

world. I am not sure about other countries

though the increase of covid-19 in India

I am sure has increased fear in some 

people.

A couple weeks ago President Biden

announced that the CDC said it was

OK to throw the mask away if you 

had the vaccine for at least two weeks

except in real crowded areas which 

makes sense to me. The state of

Washington has taken the mandate

pretty much except in King County

the largest population where Seattle

is located. The King County health

department still want people to wear

their masks indoors and outdoors 

when you are not social distancing.

Pierce County where I live has 

dropped all restrictions though 

many are still wearing masks. I am

not sure this is good still wearing

masks for those who have taken 

the vaccine or have a good immune

system. I can understand those with

underlying conditions would still 

want to be careful though they have

taken the vaccine. Has fear gotten

these people so much they will wear

a mask the rest of their lives. I guess

time will tell. 

I know for me I don't like wearing a

mask for a long period of time. I 

can handle the mask for maybe

30 minutes or so though I don't

like it. I wear glasses so they get

fogged up real quickly no matter 

what I try and then my breathing

isn't the best either. For me not

wearing the mask is a good thing.

There are other issues happened

after the beginning of covid that

have put fear in people as well.

Anything you would consider

political be in that category. For

us that are not dealing with fear

we need to help those that  do.

It isn't our job to tell them they

don't have to be fearful instead

listen to them and share where

you are at. Like everything share

our life experience. Also, pray 

that fear would come out of 

people's lives and be free once. 

Amen!

A Good Wednesday Night

Three Wednesday nights a month I go
to a home group from church. This week
was my birthday so not only was I the
first one in line for food I was given
words of encouragement as well from
everyone.

All the words were put down on paper

so I figure to look at one a day and when

completed I will start all over again.

Another thing they sang Happy Birthday

to me and everyone was in tune. They

make a pretty good choir.

One gentlemen had two songs in mind

for me and the group sang one of the

songs and the other was a video on the

phone by Larry Gatlin. 

I have to say can't beat that often that

is for sure. I hope that I encourage you

in the same way. God bless and have a

really good day.   😀😀

Being More Than Happy

I mentioned on Monday about being
happy has a good part of your life
purpose. Also, I said about making
a list to.

Our life purpose is beyond being 

happy. Of course, it includes our

gifts and talents. Also, another 

area is our hobbies. I am sure

your list making you happy 

includes hobbies, however,

you can have a list of them 

to and put them right next

to the happy list.

We have joy to which I am

sure is the same thing as

being happy or at least 

pretty close. Our hobbies 

gives us joy along with

being happy. I leave it

all at this right now I

don't want to confuse

ourselves. lol