Author Archives: Sara

Spring 2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Sara

I took a walk this morning.  I take Lucy and set off down the street.  I say hello to neighbors and wave at friends dropping their kids off at the elementary school where I’d just let Elena out of the … Continue reading →

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Breathing Again

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Sara

I didn’t even know I’d been holding my breath.  But I certainly must have been, because  I could feel my lungs expand as if I’d suddenly broken the surface of the water after a mighty long swim from the bottom. … Continue reading →

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Warning: I’m about to brag

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Sara

Katie has been involved with a thing called Power of the Pen for the last two years. Basically it is a creative writing contest consisting of tournaments on the district, regional and state level.  I’m sad that it is only … Continue reading →

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Tumbling Down

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Sara

“Mama!  Daddy fell off the ladder and hurt his ankle!” I’d just gone upstairs to lie down.  The chemo I took on Wednesday was taking its toll and I’d been looking forward to snuggling down under my electric blanket for … Continue reading →

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North and South

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Sara

We always laugh about the difference in conversations that go on between people when we are in New York visiting JD’s family and in Tennessee visiting mine.  We think we have the best of both worlds in this crazy mixed … Continue reading →

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I’m Still Here

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Sara

Well. I guess that is what you would call a little blogging break.  I’m not really sure what happened but it just seemed that I’d used up all my words for a while.  JD would tell you that that is … Continue reading →

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Team Sara Jane: Year 3

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Sara

We are the home stretch toward the Free to Breathe event that I’ve been honored to be a part of for the past three years.  I wish I could tell you all of the hard work that goes in to … Continue reading →

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Fourteen

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Sara

  Katie, this past weekend you turned fourteen.  I am late writing this because instead of spending your birthday quietly at home with a few friends and your family, you and I spent it in Chicago where you and some … Continue reading →

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Sweet Beginnings and Our Need for Grace

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Sara

This past weekend I was asked to be a part of a sweet wedding in Tennessee.  I’ve known the groom since he arrive a bit early weighing not even 5 lbs and I remember thinking that his pacifier was as … Continue reading →

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Two Years

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Sara

Once again, the news was all good from my latest scan.  I feel like I can breathe again for the first time in days.  I always weep when Dr. C tells me the news, but I think it is mostly … Continue reading →

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