Four Somethings

My post today is linked up with Heather Gerwing and friends for Share Four Somethings. This is my first #sharefoursomethings post, so, for me, this will be my Summer Four Somethings!

Something Loved

I've been in our pool A LOT this summer and love it!  While I'm swimming, floating, or cleaning leaves out of the pool, I've loved listening to podcasts!  I have a sort of eclectic library, ranging from essential oils to spirituality to comedy.    If you haven't listened to podcasts, they are a great source of information, wisdom and entertainment. Here are a few of my favorites. (they can all be found on your favorite podcast platform - Apple, Google, Sound Cloud, Spotify, iTunes etc.)

This Is Jen by Jen Fulwiler.  I first became familiar with Jen while listening to The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM.  She's a hoot to listen to!  Jen is a standup comic and author. She's my first go-to when I start a session.

 Catholic Bytes This podcast is short and to the point.  A great opportunity to learn more about your faith and grow in your relationship with the Lord.  A variety of themes include liturgy, saints, Church history, Scripture.

Essential Oil Solutions from doTerra Essential Oils.  A great source of education about essential oils. 

God Splaining is another faith-based podcast merging Church tradition with present-day issues.  From the Dominican Friars.

Live Inspired  from John O'Leary.  Challenges me to live my best life.  

The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman.  Life is hard, decisions can be hard.  Here are some tips on how to navigate through. 

SomethingRead

I seem to always have a pile of books and am in the middle of reading ALL of them!  I did complete one book, Sensible Shoes by Sharon Garlough Brown and Volume 1 of a 4 volume set.  This is a great story of four strangers who embark together on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual formation.  

Something Treasured

I had several opportunities this summer to be with family, and I treasured every moment!  From high school graduation.....visiting my daughter and grand children in Idaho.....visiting parents and children in Nebraska....hosting a family gathering while my sister-in-law and family were here from Michigan....not to mention TWO new great-grandsons born this summer!  

Something Ahead

I'm once again teaching music at Martin Grade School!  I'm officially a "long-term sub" and only teach 2 days a week.  Of course, I love teaching music, and the opportunity to do it again is an exciting one for me!  It's been great seeing the kids again!  Not sure how long this will be, but I'm going to enjoy every second of it!