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When Therapeutic Riding Comes Full Circle

August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 sarahjmeares

Have you ever heard of therapeutic horse riding? As of 2009 I had not, however, I now know that God was planting seeds for my future family way back then. In 2009, my mom started volunteering with an organization called New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding. (Fun fact, my mom used to have a horse named Shane)… Continue reading When Therapeutic Riding Comes Full Circle

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Pain in the Night and Joy in the Morning

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 sarahjmeares

There may be pain in the night, but joy comes in the morning. This verse (Psalm 30:5) has always been special to me because of the hope and reassurance it brings in the stormiest hours. However, last week it never felt more true. Pain and Sorrow Saturday, February 20th was a fun-filled day spent with… Continue reading Pain in the Night and Joy in the Morning

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A Letter to 2017 Me

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 sarahjmeares

I have a love/hate relationship with the TimeHop/Memories apps. On the one hand, I love seeing old pictures and I think it's funny to see what was important to me in college (Olive Garden, what?). On the other hand, not all of my memories are fantastic. In fact, there are some that I wish I… Continue reading A Letter to 2017 Me

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He’s More Than A Diagnosis

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 sarahjmeares

“In reality, Brayden is likely going to have to live with you for the rest of your life” These words were spoken to me by a reputable doctor this week. No, this wasn’t a developmental doctor or a therapist or anything remotely related to his development. To be honest, I’m not entirely certain as to… Continue reading He’s More Than A Diagnosis

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Family, Unique Needs

All I wanted was a picture…

July 7, 2020August 24, 2020 sarahjmeares

All I wanted was a picture. Just one quick picture of my adorable boys in their cute matching red, white, and blue polos. Is that too much to ask? Apparently, yes.  A good friend from high school (hey Christa!) once told me that the secret to decorating is filling your house with things that you… Continue reading All I wanted was a picture…

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Four Words that Changed My World

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 sarahjmeares

"I want more monkeys" A seemingly simple phrase, but one that filled me with joy and hope and seemed to open a door of possibilities. You see, communication has always been a struggle for my oldest son. He is not nonverbal. In fact, he speaks plenty of individual words and he can easily label something… Continue reading Four Words that Changed My World

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