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My #newblogpost will capture your heart if you #love #cats or their owners. (Me, for instance.) Or if you like to make fun of #petowners. Or you just like a good #story told well (she said, humbly).
What if you come to the realization that Jesus is the Son of God who died to take away your sins just moments before you die? What then? Doesn't the Bible says that "faith without works is dead"? That's what a friend asked me after reading a post about my brother who came to faith at the end of his life. Here's my reasoning condensed in slides. The full story is in my blog, link in my bio. #allthingsworktogether #allthingsworktogetherforgood #Jesussaves #Jesus #salvation #faith #newblogpost #Christian #flourishwriters #flourishwritersacademy
In His #parables, #Jesus wasn’t just a shepherd searching for lost sheep. He also was a host filling seats at his table. Why? He’d made a feast and didn’t want it to go to waste. Is what you’re sharing worthy of consumption? Then seek to fill your table! I'm willing to write for the one -- and that one and another one over there. But I can't subscribe to the "if I write it, they will come" mentality. If God puts a message on my heart, then I've got to shout it from the rooftops. Or Instagram. Get the full story in my latest blog post in my bio. #writinglife #marketing #goodnews #newblogpost #allthingsworktogether #allthingsworktogetherforgood #christian #writer #flourishwriters #flourishwritersacademy #faith
My first time as a guest on a podcast (and my first time ON a podcast)! @MindyKiker of @flourishwriters interviewed me as part of the #emergingwriters series. I got to share my story (yay!) and talk about how God has used #writing in my life. #Lovestory
Instead of following your heart, lead it in the right direction. If you're at odds with someone you once loved, act in love anyway. You don't know how much time you have to restore the relationship. I share my story in my #newblogpost at #allthingsworktogether. (Link in my bio.)
My brother Scott was small in stature but larger than life. He left this earth a year ago, but not before I had the opportunity to spend quality time with him. God's timing -- and that gift of time -- was perfect. When so many were losing so much in 2020, I lost -- but gained forever -- my brother. Link to my #newblogpost in my bio.

Latest Posts

  • To Read or Not to Read Isn’t the Question. Will You Engage? April 20, 2021
  • I’ve Lost Her: One Cat Who Stops Cars and Steals Hearts April 13, 2021
  • ‘How Can You Suggest Your Brother Went to Heaven?’ He Asked April 6, 2021
  • If Your Message Is Important, Shouldn’t You Reach As Many As Possible? March 30, 2021
  • Podcast With Sara Dagen: The Power of a Good Question March 23, 2021

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Glimpses of Sara

My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
My son after his final performance in "Beauty and the Beast." He played both a beast and a prince perfectly... just like in real life. :)
My son after his final performance in “Beauty and the Beast.” He played both a beast and a prince perfectly… just like in real life. :)
Me, this morning, with the trusty float destined to save me from all the denizens of the deep -- and the shallows.
Me, this morning, with the trusty float destined to save me from all the denizens of the deep — and the shallows.
Adam and I a mere six years ago...
Adam and I a mere six years ago…
Spontaneous selifes by way of illustration: The two on the left were done with modern technology, me looking at what would be the mirror image WYWIWYG. The right one, quasi modern, digital smartphone camera but holding it as I would a traditional camera.
Spontaneous selifes by way of illustration: The two on the left were done with modern technology, me looking at what would be the mirror image WYWIWYG. The right one, quasi modern, digital smartphone camera but holding it as I would a traditional camera.
My mom with my son Adam and me on Mother's Day 2012.
My mom with my son Adam and me on Mother’s Day 2012.
Stars upon thar driver licenses...
Stars upon thar driver licenses…
Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
The fun before the storm... Little Orange Riding Hood and her sister Trish with unruly, not overly photogenic or cooperative football fans in the background. Did these people not feel the raindrops splashing around us? This was the weekend before the Nightmare with Coughin' began...
The fun before the storm… Little Orange Riding Hood and her sister Trish with unruly, not overly photogenic or cooperative football fans in the background. Did these people not feel the raindrops splashing around us? This was the weekend before the Nightmare with Coughin’ began…
12 photos in glasses
(When you're not great at shooting selfies while driving, transform them into sketches.... ) While I did ask my son how I looked before I left for my first day on the job, I didn't think about shooting a photo -- until I reached my first STOP sign. I look more happy than anxious. :)
(When you’re not great at shooting selfies while driving, transform them into sketches…. ) While I did ask my son how I looked before I left for my first day on the job, I didn’t think about shooting a photo — until I reached my first STOP sign. I look more happy than anxious. :)
So it poured rain the day of commencement, which meant it was a bad hair day. But it was a great day with my new, old friends anyway!
So it poured rain the day of commencement, which meant it was a bad hair day. But it was a great day with my new, old friends anyway!
Stainless steel frames with progressive, no-line bifocal lenses that are photochromatic and have a premium oleophobic anti-reflective coating for a mere $136.26 shipped to my mailbox in two weeks or less. Zenni, you should hire me to advertise for you.)
Stainless steel frames with progressive, no-line bifocal lenses that are photochromatic and have a premium oleophobic anti-reflective coating for a mere $136.26 shipped to my mailbox in two weeks or less. Zenni, you should hire me to advertise for you.)
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That would be me.... and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.
That would be me…. and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.
Me and my poison ivy--not thrilled with each other even a week after it appeared.
Me and my poison ivy–not thrilled with each other even a week after it appeared.
Proud mama and her baby boy
Proud mama and her baby boy
A selfie of my mother and I on my last visit.
A selfie of my mother and I on my last visit.
My dad walked me down the aisle and gave me away, despite my bird's nest hairdo.
My dad walked me down the aisle and gave me away, despite my bird’s nest hairdo.
My friend Robena and I took a selfie prior to embarking on the Dash for Diabetes 5K Saturday morning.
My friend Robena and I took a selfie prior to embarking on the Dash for Diabetes 5K Saturday morning.
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn't smiling...
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn’t smiling…
Loving being with my husband
Loving being with my husband
Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
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Tag: NaBloPoMo

The day after…
blogging

The day after…

I awakened this morning before my alarm, but I didn’t start writing a blog post in my head or on … Continue reading The day after…

blogging, life

My reflections on NaBloPoMo…

My alarm awakened me at 4:30 this morning for the first time this month. I haven’t missed that blaring sound … Continue reading My reflections on NaBloPoMo…

Getting a bit more fit…
exercise, humor, life

Getting a bit more fit…

Thanks to my FitBit, I not only feel tired, but I also have proof that I had a terrible night’s … Continue reading Getting a bit more fit…

SEO and so what?
blogging, work life

SEO and so what?

In my work as a technical editor working on marketing campaigns for new inventions, SEO is considered an important part … Continue reading SEO and so what?

Black Friday matters…
humor, life, memories

Black Friday matters…

In years past, I hustled to Walgreens on Thanksgiving morning with the sole purpose of buying a local newspaper — … Continue reading Black Friday matters…

Thoughts upon awakening Thanksgiving morn…
blogging, humor

Thoughts upon awakening Thanksgiving morn…

I awakened to the scale alerting me I’d gained 1.5 pounds since my last weigh-in 24 hours ago, and it’s … Continue reading Thoughts upon awakening Thanksgiving morn…

Turkey trauma: Me, myself and my memories…
family, humor, memories

Turkey trauma: Me, myself and my memories…

Am I the only one on American soil who isn’t thankful for Thanksgiving? The turkey cooks my goose every year as … Continue reading Turkey trauma: Me, myself and my memories…

If a gift falls in the forest…
aging parents, Christian life, dementia, life

If a gift falls in the forest…

If a tree falls in the forest and no one is near enough to hear it, does it make a … Continue reading If a gift falls in the forest…

humor, life, memories

When furniture shows your age…

When you have lived in one house for years and years, you don’t need much in the way of furniture. … Continue reading When furniture shows your age…

character, humor, life

More time is not the answer…

My toenails need to be cut. My legs needs a shave. My eyebrows need waxing. My hair needs a trim. … Continue reading More time is not the answer…

The end of the twin era…
humor, life, memories

The end of the twin era…

I always wanted twins until I got four children at one time. When I was young, I played with my … Continue reading The end of the twin era…

Christian life, Love, parenting

In fact, we are not entitled…

I was with my two colleagues as we drove across the university campus. Because we were lucky enough to have … Continue reading In fact, we are not entitled…

Christian life, Love

My surprise “happily ever after”…

Today I made a new friend as I stood at the makeup mirror, and as I told her my professional … Continue reading My surprise “happily ever after”…

exercise, humor

Don’t skimp on the showers…

While my friends add their “thankful” posts to Facebook daily in November, I am choosing to do something different. Complain. … Continue reading Don’t skimp on the showers…

Construction criticism (or where have all the detours gone?)
humor, life, work life

Construction criticism (or where have all the detours gone?)

Constructive criticism is the art of offering feedback on work performance to help a person improve. Construction, specifically road construction, … Continue reading Construction criticism (or where have all the detours gone?)

character, Christian life, work life

When everything feels like straw…

I left the meeting feeling overwhelmed. Sad thing is that I was leaving a meeting I led. Sigh. Afterward, I … Continue reading When everything feels like straw…

aging parents, dementia, fashion, humor, life

If she only knew…

Sometimes it’s better not to know. For instance, when your husband thinks the dress you wore to work that day makes … Continue reading If she only knew…

family, humor, memories

How our Mitsubishi van became blue…

As I was entering my daughter’s new-to-her minivan yesterday, I noticed something. “Ah! It has a sunroof,” I stated. It … Continue reading How our Mitsubishi van became blue…

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