Last day of September

Here in Western Washington we are
expecting rain to end the month of
September not a big surprise for sure.

On Wednesday going out on my walk

I was fortunate not to have any rain

in either of my walks. The potential

was there for sure. A high percentage

of rain is expected Thursday so the

chance to walk without rain is likely

not happening. I don't mind if it is

raining lightly as long as I don't get

to wet. Oh by the way we don't use

umbrellas around here often. If it

light rain maybe I will take one with

me. I think I have one anyway. lol

While I was walking on Wednesday

afternoon a young couple with a black

lab a puppy I believe. The lab came up

to me being very friendly. When I

said hello he retreated. I guess couldn't

handle me being friendly back. lol

Another reason besides of good health

it is nice to meet people and animals

while out walking. Until next time

may you be blessed always. Amen!

Let Us Pray

Growing up in the Episcopal Church
I often heard during the service was
"let us pray". The service had a lot

of prayer in their liturgy. The book 

used for the service was called "book

of common prayer".

One of our top purposes is to prayer.

I wonder outside of the church on

Sunday's how many people actually

do prayer. When someone is in need

of prayer people do pray which is a

good thing. Prayer should be something

we should do everyday and a lot of it.

We can pray while doing other things.

I expect God wants us to do so during

those times. He wants communication

with his children.

I am not one that does a great job of

praying either. We all can do a better

job of it. I am amazed he gives me

words to say. On the other hand maybe

we pray more than we realize which is

a good thing as well.

Whatever the case remember to take

sometime to pray. At least say hello

to God. First thing in the morning I

expect is good. When you have a break

or comes to your mind let God know

your still there for him. God is always

available to us. Amen!

Make It Difficult To Walk

I know there are dedicated walkers
and runners but the rain certainly
makes it harder to do so.

A light rain is fine in my book

that hard rain I will avoid. I have

a good rain jacket but the hard

rain really soaks it for sure.

I have to say I have walked in

hard rain but after starting the

light. I guess can't really avoid

at that point. I just keep on going.

I figure to stay in shape have to

walk everyday or at least three or

four times a week.

It has only been a few days of 

rain but we have three inches 

in September now. See what 

the month ends with. October

is a good month of rain. I will

have to schedule my walks

carefully for sure.   

Before the rains

Sunday afternoon I went out for a 

walk on the Gig Harbor  waterfront. 

This happened before the rain. At

least the first half of the walk.

Downtown there is a nice Pizza 

place next to a deli. I was told

the pizza is a bit expensive however 

looks good as I saw a woman devour

the pizza. I figure as we are all unique

in our ways how we eat can be to.

I went further going out on a dock. I

went out to the end of dock to see

a better view of the house I grew up in.

This was a look toward the dock from 

Skansie Park. Often go by the park when

walking.

At my walk continuing I saw a couple

coming to the end of their walk. We

had seen each other before. During 

our conversation found out he had

my mother for German. He told me 

she was a really good teacher.  We

said our good byes and see next time.

On my return to my car I decided  to stop

at the deli next to Pizza place I had told

you about. The cashier asked if I want to 

eat it there or take with me. I told her I 

better take it before it rains. It didn't work

out that because it rained when I left. I

was glad I had my best raincoat since I

got wet anyway. 

A good time walking on the waterfront as 

usual. Look forward to my next time and

see who I meet. 

Hearing Another Story

This morning I went to a men's

breakfast. I heard about another

story.

It doesn't mean better or worse

than mine. Means we all have a

story that has tragedy and joy

in it too.

We are all together and it is good

to know though are stories are

different and unique as much as

we are at the same time we can

understand. We can always take

away what we hear. Amen!

Always Good To Hear

I heard yesterday my angiogram is
going to take place in October. I
should know the date when it will
happen today.

A friend from high school said I

have a lot to give still and how 

many peoples lives I have touched

already.  It is always good to hear

such words.

Everything goes well my purpose

will not end too soon. It is important

to touch others whether small or

large. We all need something on

this side of heaven. Amen!

Forgiveness Not Always Easy

I am sure you are like most everyone
else forgiving someone is not easy to
do. I would say a lot of the time. The
reason Jesus Christ ask us to forgive
our neighbors and enemies too.

Someone last evening got on my 

case  because I didn't take anything

to our home group meeting as far

as food goes. For one thing there

is always enough food and I had 

planned to but  I forgot to get

something to pickup though it

was not my intention and I wasn't

going to go back to the store or

stop on the way to the group.

It isn't like I don't take something

very often and she even pointed

out it was the second time I didn't

bring something. 

I told her I had intended to bring

something but forgot when I was

at the store. She said that was in

excuse and never to do it again.

I told her often other people bring

the same thing as I do and I am 

tired of it as well. She says there

is a list which people put what 

they are bringing in an email.

I told her I look at that list and

I put what I am bringing but

someone always finds a way

to bring the same thing as I do.

Fortunately this time I would 

have been ok if I had gotten

at the store what I wanted to 

do.

Yes I have forgiven her, but

she needs to know my story.

Anyway, I won't go any further

except please forgive others

even when they don't know

your story or think it is an 

excuse. OK!

How are life purpose goes

Our life purpose goes one day
at a time. Whatever we do there
is no other way is a day at a time.

God has given us a number of

gifts and talents. Some of them

are used regularly while others

when needed.

The question is which are used

regular and when the others are

when needed. This is something

for each of us to figure out. Amen!

Has Fall Arrived

I wondered since we had such a hot summer
whether fall would arrive on time or later. I
have to say about right on time.

Saturday and Sunday here in Gig Harbor,

Washington we had a good amount of rain.

Almost two inches. Saturday's rain happened

in the morning. On Sunday had rain in the

morning to, however, got a good down pour

in early afternoon. I probably should have

stayed in the coffee shop for a few extra

minutes, however, walking to my car which

didn't take long I got soaken wet. I took off

my clothes when I got home. 

I put on the television to watch the Seahawks

play football. It wasn't raining there at the

time. In fact, the sun was out a little bit.

We often have different weather patterns

than Seattle. It may have helped the Seahawks

if they had rain at the same time as we did

as they lost in overtime.

I have to admit though I did fall asleep at 

the beginning of the game. So maybe I 

was the one who kept them from winning.

lol.  They scored most of their points while

I was asleep. Wouldn't you know it.

Looking at my weather app this week though

looks more toward summer than fall as the

temperatures are to be in the 70s. Have to 

see when the rain returns. Not expected 

this week.

Wherever you are at I hope the weather is

nice for you. Also, your health. God bless

you. 

Looking at changes

As you know I have been posting
mostly about our life purpose. I
think for now it has run its course
though on occasion when something
comes to mind I will post it.

As you can see the name of the
site is herb's look at life and sport
so going to post more on what is
going on in life in mine or what
comes to mind to me. Of course,
purpose has important part of life
but not the only thing.

If there is something you like me

to post about please send me a

comment and I will do so. I

appreciate all you who follow

me whether often or on occasion.

Let your friends know. OK

I appreciate it and wish you all

many blessings. Until next time.

Amen!

Top Events Of Our Lives

Another way to look at our purpose
is to look at our top events in our lives.

We can think or write down the top

ten or even top twenty-five if we 

have that many.

We can look to at those we consider

our friends and how many were at

those events as well.

These events along with those 

friends we can think about being

a major part of our life purpose.

Next time we see the friends we

can talk about the events we

have shared together. Look

forward to more in the future. 

New People

I find it good to meet new

people. I know not everyone

feels the same.  Another

reason we are all different.

I find it interesting meeting

people for their stories. Some

times it is what I see when I 

meet them. 

On Tuesday I met a woman 

who had a book about bees.

Found out she is learning 

about them since she has 

bees of her own. It isn't her

job as she is a pharmacist.

She lives on the Key Peninsula

with five acres.

I spoke with a young man as

well. I thought he lived in the

same apartment complex as 

I do. He is looking for a new

job in the tech world.

Talking with new people I 

never know I will see them

again. I feel it is good to 

leave a good impression

but never know.

My news about my heart

I have to say my purpose is what I have
to live on since my heart is not in good
shape. Most likely I will have a fibulator
put in but have to see.

Though my heart isn't so good at least

it is pumping alright. My mother lived

to almost one hundred without a good

heart.

Having a purpose really helps when

your health isn't what it should or want

it to be. God's plan is in order and that

is what I am living on. Amen!