Lately, I have been working hard on being more flexible ... Because, let’s be honest, I have always had a way of turning anything into a crisis ... But I didn’t panic ... Not even a click. The battery, I thought ... Sarah (Pitson) Shrader was born and raised in Lima.
This week, our house officially threw up our hands and declared defeat to Flu A. Within7 days, we had six out of nine people down (and waiting on the others to fall at any second) ... 104.9 ... 101.3 ... Sarah (Pitson) Shrader was born and raised in Lima ... .
This week, Lee and I celebrated our second wedding anniversary ... But honestly, that pretty much paints the picture of our married life — hectic and full ... Our expectations changed. We didn’t expect easy ... Sarah (Pitson) Shrader was born and raised in Lima ... .
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4.13. Easily, this is my favorite Bible verse... I can do anything through Christ who strengthens me ... It made me feel unstoppable ... Sarah (Pitson) Shrader was born and raised in Lima ... .
This week, my sober journey hit the three-year mark. Three years. Zero alcohol. For a long time, I thought this was just about stacking days and hitting milestones ...Pressure. Fear of Failure. Control ... Sarah (Pitson) Shrader was born and raised in Lima ... .
You know those moms who never want the holiday break to end — who cherished every magical moment and didn’t want their kiddos to go back to school? Confession, that is not me ...Sarah (Pitson) Shrader was born and raised in Lima ... .
Some years, I reach the end feeling accomplished, proud, and sure of the progress I’ve made. Those years feel good. They feel finished ...If I’m being honest, this past year wasn’t one I mastered ... Sarah (Pitson) Shrader was born and raised in Lima ... .
Less than a week until Christmas — can you believe it? This is the time of year when the rush, the worry, and all the panic starts to set in ... I guess it’s just all part of the “magic” of Christmas ... Sarah (Pitson) Shrader was born and raised in Lima ... .
The good old Elf on the Shelf. You know, that dreaded-by-parents, yet desired-by-kids-everywhere Elf on the Shelf ... And that is how Susie’s story all started ... This always sent Maylie over the edge ... Ha! ... Sarah (Pitson) Shrader was born and raised in Lima ... .
December. Already. How did we get here so fast? I swear 2025 just started, and now somehow we’re rounding the corner toward home, sliding into the last month of the year ...It’s not that they don’t care ... Sarah (Pitson) Shrader was born and raised in Lima ... .
On his birthday this week, I asked my husband, Lee, how he felt about being 38 ... For reference, earlier this year, I turned 40 ... We’ve got this — together ... Impressive is an understatement ... Every time ... Sarah (Pitson) Shrader was born and raised in Lima ... .
It’s not like this struggle just popped up either. Many times, when Reagan was a baby, Maylie would like to get up in her face. As a curious and kind 2-year-old, Maylie wanted to be close to her ...Sarah (Pitson) Shrader was born and raised in Lima ... .
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That is, unless you are a close friend of mine who is just kindly checking in and have no idea that I am a ticking time bomb of frustration ready to release at any minute ... I just need to vent ... 6-7 ... Sarah (Pitson) Shrader was born and raised in Lima ... .