May to June

First of all I  hope you had a wonderful 

Memorial  Day  weekend. Celebrating 

those who fought and died for our

country. 

Here in Western Washington  the  last

Day of May looks like it will  be a nice

Day. The sun is shining as the day begins.

We are expecting  rain for the beginning 

of June. Not a big surprise,  however,

never really know how the weather will

turn out.

I  am expecting  to  go out walking  in a 

few hours. This place is so beautiful 

so getting  outdoors  when the sun is

shining or at least not raining is a good

thing.

I always  take the opportunity to  say 

hello to people at very least and much

more when the time is allotted.

May you be blessed and good health 

tou you. 😊😊😊

Happy Memorial Day

Today we remember and honor

those who fought and died so

we would be free and stay this

way. 

We still have the military to 

keep our enemies away from

us. A purpose for these young 

men and women to serve our

country. Thank you so much.

Staying in Bed

Some mornings  it feels  like  staying 

in bed would be the best option. 

This morning  feels  that way. I do

know going to  church will  feel  good. 

Technical  issues  seem to creep up

now and then well as other things. 

The  bright point the day can only

get better.  I  hope the same for you. 

May you be blessed.  AMEN! ❤❤❤

Holiday Weekend

The  last holiday  weekend before 

school gets out. 

It is important  weekend  to remember 

those who died in war so we have the

freedoms  we have.

I  know to there are those who  want

to take some of the freedoms away

as well. 

Whatever  you have planned for the 

weekend  take a time of silence to 

remember  those who died in war.

Also, for the children  and two teachers 

who were murdered in Uvalde Texas 

school  as well this week. 

May the laws be changed to  keep 

weapons out of the hands of evil 

people.  🙏 🙏 🙏 

Taking Action

There are times of emergency where

we have to take action. 

It is easy and natural  to be passive 

to take a leadership  role.  In an

emergency  you can tell who you 

really  are.

On Thursday  evening I  could  hear

water. I  wondered what was going on.

It would  have been easy  just get

back to  what I  was doing. 

I went into  my master bathroom  and  

water was coming  down the ceiling.

I  had to go to  the unit upstairs and

the man had been taking a shower

which meant water was coming from 

there. He was going to send an email 

to the maintenance department  to 

let them know.

In several hours I  will check  to be sure

the maintenance department  heard

about the situation. Of course  they may 

arrive  before I  check in.

Had I not gone to check the bathroom 

and checked  in with the man upstairs 

it may have been  a few hours before

knowing  what happened. 

I  am  not  saying  I am  at the top of

being a leader but those who lead 

take action. Amen. 😊😊😊

Things Happen Sometimes

I was planning  to  be here earlier however

 my internet  was down. You could say 

things happen. At least it is going  now.

I  have thought for a while something 

should  be  done but this week a massacre 

in Uvalde Texas. What is law enforcement 

going to make  changes in gun control. 

I don't  think we should leave guns to the

police  but at the same time something 

must be done.

I can't  believe  a young man can buy so

much ammunition. There should be a 

limit of how much one person can buy

at a time. Even if not a law stores should 

only  allow the amount to buy. If they can

limit how much someone  can buy toilet 

paper or ice during  covid-19  why not on

ammunition.  

Anyway  that is how I  feel.  How many times 

will this continue  to  happen before this

is taken care of. I  am  sure people in other

countries  don't  understand.  Someone take 

action. 

Setting Goals

I believe it is important  for us to 

set goals.

For example one of my goals is

to take ten thousand  steps a

day. Most of the steps are walking

at the athletic club or the trail

near my home.

The steps include going to  the   

kitchen and grocery shopping. 

Most days I  accomplish  my

goal.

Other goals  is continue losing

weight until I  reach the weight 

I  want to be at. I  have about

20 pounds to go. I  will see how

I  look after that. Also, I  look at

keeping  my budget  where I  am 

about to stay where  I  spend what

comes in or save a little. Not an easy

task at all.

I know there are other goals I want 

to meet as well.  What are yours?

😊😊😊🤩🤩🤩

Sometimes Things Don't Make Sense

It is amazing sometimes things

don't make sense and can't fix

it.

This what happen to me about 

my fit watch this morning. It

shows that I have walked 19

miles so far today. Lol

Instead of sleeping did I walk

in my sleep. I don't think so.

It looked fine until after the battery

charged. I just have to wait to 

see what happens tomorrow.

I was hoping to reset showing 

the amount of steps back to

zero but can't find how to do so.

Oh mystery of life. Lol

Today is a new day no matter 

what the watch shows as long

as the time is right which is

correct.  😊😊😊

God Believes In You

God created you for a purpose  that 

is greater than you realize. Otherwords

you have a lot of upside.

You  don't  believe  in Jesus  Christ give

him a chance. He believes  in you.

Believing in Jesus  Christ  doesn't mean

life will be perfect but more than  you 

know now.

Sunday evening  prayed for a man at

church who had a fear of failure. Now

he doesn't  feel  that way any longer.

Whatever  regret  you have Jesus  Christ 

can change that. The most important  thing 

is he loves you no matter  what your life

has been like.

Give him the chance. Amen! ❤❤❤

The Battle Within

We all have to deal with the battle 

within  us at times. I  am glad I 

don't  have to  so much except

once in a while. 

Depression  often  causes the battle.  

At least that is my experience anyway. 

What I do is pray and meditate. Certainly 

helps for sure.

Depression  can be disheartening. 

Those with it all the time  have to

see a professional.  

Letting  you  know  I  have depression

on occasion  helps a lot. Pray for me

and others who deal with  depression 

whether on occasion  or a lot. Those 

who have to take medication for 

depression pray they get better and

no longer have to  take the medication.

Having someone  to  talk to  can help 

a lot as  well. May you  be  blessed today.

🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

My Appreciation

I want you to know I  appreciate you

whether you  have been  on this blog

once or hundreds of times.

This was my original  blog where I 

began sharing  about my life and

then developed about our life purpose. 

It is so nice that people  in at least a

dozen countries view this blog. I hope

my writings  make some difference in

your life. 

I write our purpose  in Christian or Godly

perspective. I believe  God has a purpose 

for each of us which he designed us before

we were born. Though we don't always live

up to his expectations it doesn't  change

God's view or reason he created us for.

I do know people have otherways at looking

at our purpose.  It has to  do with other religions 

and or cultures. I  believe though as mentioned 

God has a bigger plan for us than we realize.

This is how we should  look at it.

I hope I have the time and money to  travel to

more of the states here in USA.  I  have around

35 states I have not been to  as of yet. I hope

to see as many national parks as I  can.

Let you know  about my website as well 

herbnightingale.com. I  write  something on

it's blog three times  a week.  I plan to post

pictures there as well as Instagram and Facebook.

I  write  on a local sports website as well 

pacificnwsports.com. 

My pastor has told us the last several weeks how

important  it is to disciple others and be discipled

as well.  So I  hope I am discipline you to some degree.

It is so important we grow and flourish each day.

God's  blessings to you this day and everyday. Amen!

❤❤❤

Two Elements of Our Purpose

I have mentioned  before there are two 

elements  of our purpose. They are the 

physical  and  the spiritual. 

The physical  realm is  where we live in

everyday.  The one we are comfortable  

in or we at least try. Lol

Since we are comfortable  in the physical 

and live there our gifts and talents are 

used in that area  mostly. 

We are spiritual  beings as well.  This is

a realm we should  spend more time in.

We have gifts and talents for this area 

to.

Since like  many I don't  spend enough 

time in  the  spiritual.  You may wonder 

what this means and how our gifts are 

used in it.

I am not an expert but the spiritual  I 

believe deals with our soul and spirit. 

Areas of our lives where we have trouble

in. Those in the media and the medical 

profession call mental illness I believe 

can be dealt  with  in  the spiritual realm.

Those with gift of discernment or wisdom

two name a couple gifts can find out how

and where mental illness  comes in. Medical 

professions have their place,  however,  they

don't often find the cure, give counseling and

prescriptions.  Not a bad idea depending how

serious the illness is. Diving into their passed

is a good  idea. May get into the  spiritual again 

at later date. Forgiveness is  often a  way to 

help those who are bound up.

Have yourself a  wonderful weekend and let

your purpose  flourish.  😊😊😊❤❤❤

Oh Deer

Wednesday night  I  was out  at 

church home group.  We get together 

twice a  month on Wednesday night.

We had a fun time  of talking, praying 

and worship. It is  always a good time. 

Leaving the  meeting and pulling out 

of the driveway onto  the  road a large

deer crossed over. I  knew I  saw some

thing so I  put on my breaks. It wasn't 

until  it was across the road that it was

a deer.

What a beautiful deer for sure. I  have 

seen deers before in the same area

but not expecting at night. I  wish I 

had taken a picture. 

Always nice to  have  an unexpected 

treasure  like this to happen.  Amen!

❤❤❤