Happenings in June

It's been a while since my last post.  I apologize.  It seems that since June hit, I've been slam-packed with busyness left and right!

My blogging buddy, Heidi shared a fun post about her happenings during the month of June.  Click here to read about it.  I enjoyed it so much, I decided to try it out for myself.
(And Heidi, I did not intend to copy the title of your June posting.  I completely forgot what your June post was called!  I guess great minds really do think alike. :p)

June was jam-packed with Bible studies, yoga, paper-cutting, Les Miserables, and friend/family visiting.

I started a new yoga challenge and my sister decided to join me.  Here are a few pictures of our attempts at the poses.

Or, forward fold.

Please excuse the sweat stains - 'twas hot outside.

Talk about a deep stretch!

This is supposed to be Peacock pose...yeah it didn't work out.
Both legs should be extended back hovering the floor; sported by the arms.

In June, a dear friend from church moved away.  Besides sharing the same name (and spelling!), we shared very similar health issues that seemed to bond us.  I will miss her spirit and her knowledge of the Word.

This was just a sneak-peak of the paper-cutting that I made for her.

The next BEST part of June was a blessed (and unexpected) visit from a friend whom I had not seen in 8 years!  Married now and mother of two beautiful girls, we were able to spend two full days with our special friend.  We went to the beach and then headed to a camp that we met at years ago.  We saw old and very special faces, as well as met new and sweet faces.

I love, love these sandals! 

Time for some sand and water...

We came and left at just the right time.

I've never been one to like large bodies of water, but there is just something calming about the sea.  I guess I really do take for granted this part of the world that most people covet coming to.  Maybe that's because I live near it...I don't know.  This trip with our friend was pure bliss and was something we all enjoyed and plan on doing again sometime! :)

One of our favorite musicals of all time is Les Miserables.  We've watched the 10th Anniversary on YouTube a few times and absolutely loved it!  My sisters favorite song is sung by the great Michael Ball and it's Empty Chairs at Empty Tables.  This song seemed to be our "theme" song this month and I can't even tell you why - we just love it and the power behind the voice who sings it.

Some of the ladies in my church are doing a Bible study on the book of Jude.  So far it has been extremely edifying and convicting!  With how our nation has been failing at governing, Jude has been a "fresh" pick-me-up.  It's amazing just how perfect God's timing really is.  I've been left in awe many times while reading this book of the Bible.  

I've also been re-reading the Hunger Games....

And lastly, I wrote a small story that I actually enjoyed writing and reading through.  Click on the link to read.  What do you think?  Should I write a second part?

What about you?  What are some fun memories from June that you'd like to share?

Blessings to you all!

~Sarah

P.S. HAPPY 4th of July!!!  Be safe and have fun!