Sarah Speaks It

As my one year anniversary approaches, I realize a common factor in many of the married couples I know.  In each case, these people expected their significant other to change once they got married.  When will we as people understand that we do not have the power to change others.  We can influence and inspire people, help them to see another prospective, but we can not change anyone. A person is not going to change in drastic ways because they said vows to you. If someone was abusive before marriage, they will still be abusive during.  If they were lazy, rude, couldn't cook, didn't clean, etc. they will remain the same during and after marriage. I am very old school when it comes to my views on marriage.  I believe that a woman is a better housekeeper and that every house needs a woman's touch.  I believe that the man does wear the pants. I also believe in equality in the home and decisions being made together. Both partners need to be able to adjust and step up to the plat

So as you know, I am pregnant again.  I am currently in my 5th month and anxiously awaiting my second little princess.  I have a pretty busy life with work and raising my 3 year old so sometimes I forget that I'm pregnant.  Then I feel the most amazing feeling, my baby kick in my belly.  Last night I could feel her tumbling all around like a little gymnast. It always causes me to take a second and reflect on the fact that there is a child growing in my belly. Everything I do, everything I eat, everything I drink affects this little girl. So knowing that, how is it possible to almost forget she's there? It seems as though my world should stop and focus on her and only her. I wish it were that way.  Pregnant women should be given a 9 month vacation in order to carry our children.  Our bodies are experiencing such change during this time.  I can feel that my feet are swollen even though I can not see them. My husband has to help me put my shoes on because bending over is next to i

Yesterday, my family lost another person.  My cousin lost his oldest son to pancreatic cancer.  Little Christopher was only 7 years old.  Although I know that God takes us when the time is right, I can't understand taking a child. This little boy fought hard, but in the end lost.  I never actually had the chance to meet him, but I know that God has recieved another angel.  I also know that he has a lot of family looking out for him up there.  I'd like to take a moment to remember all of my family and friends who have made their transition to heaven. Uncle Christopher Uncle Dan Uncle Don Ashley Thomas Little Christopher Grandma & Grandpa Dickerson May you each rest in peace and continue to watch over us as our journey continues.  I love and miss each of you!