Life is about taking chances and really following your dreams.
It’s easy for someone to say, “Take chances! Follow your dreams!” The hard part is YOU are the one that has to take those chances and YOU have to follow your dreams! It truly is easier said than done! I am not going to sugar coat it for you! I know, I am bubbly, happy and hyper but I am still real. I hope you read this and take something away from this that inspires you and moves you to follow your own dreams.
I have never felt more alive than when I started following my dreams. Honestly, it wasn’t my choice. I was forced into a fight or flight situation. When you lose almost everything and hit bottom, there is no where to go but up!
Here is my story (I’ll give you the shortened version to save you days of reading):
I have been divorced for two years now. Prior to my divorce, I was living happily in Franklin,TN as a stay at home mom. At that time, I had around 10,000 followers on Instagram, that I had grown organically. I was my first follower and just started marketing myself by sharing my family, my art and farmhouse furniture. I had to teach myself everything and, after a while, realized I might be onto something. However, my life kind of flashed before my eyes when I found out I was getting a divorce. I felt like my life was destroyed at that time. The word “divorce” never crossed my mind, ever, but it was happening.
Jobless.
I had no idea what I was going to do. I was a mother and I was jobless. Thankfully I had a degree in Communication Studies that I earned several years back. I was truly devastated and cried for weeks. There was no way around it, the more I cried, the more I knew I was going to have to make a choice.
THIS is where the chance happened. There I was, out there on Instagram, everyone saw my family pictures and how I tried to post inspiring quotes to uplift others and follow their dreams. At one point I was going to delete it all. It was just so embarrassing and painful. Weeks went by and I decided Forget that!! I am going to push on. I worked so hard and I was not going to give up on myself or Harper, or the connections I have made. Instead, I was going to show my baby girl to BELIEVE in herself and FOLLOW her dreams!! I was going to make my daughter proud!!
photograph by Rich Photography
Family.
I decided to move back home with Harper so that I could be with my family. I stayed up for days packing up all our things by myself, waiting for my brothers to arrive. The large moving truck sat there in my driveway, while I loaded every memory that we had. Fortunately, the house sold quickly and I was able to have some money from that. I recieved child support and a few months of alimony (for those single moms asking). I had no idea what kind of job I was going to have, what my life would look like, if I would ever love again and how I would turn it around. There were just so many variables that I needed to be surrounded by family. We moved back to my parents house in a beautiful small town in the country. I honestly didn’t know what home was anymore but knew I needed to make one for H and I. My parents did not live there because my Mother is a Presbyterian Minister and served a church in Virginia at the time. My youngest brother lived upstairs, my oldest brother lived right beside us and my middle brother lived a mile away. They supported me unlike anyone else ever could. They helped care for us while I was a mess of sadness. Meanwhile, weeks went by…
This was the real moment! Fight or flight!
I knew I was going to keep my IG but how could I go on? What is my story now? What will it look like? What can I do to give Harper a better life? A life where she believed in a strong Mother that never gave up. I was bawling one night and holding Harper tight, I asked God to please help me. All I have is my faith and my baby girl, but that was all I needed! That night, I promised God and Harper I was going to turn this around. She just turned two and had no idea what I was saying lol!! Still I knew I was NOT going sit around anymore and feel sorry for myself. I started coming up with a plan and putting my goals on paper. I applied for several jobs and three months later I started working at a graphic design studio and then received a job offer as a Communications Coordinator for a utilities company. Meanwhile, I was messaging companies to work with on IG and staging products in my bedroom, which was full of boxes not shown in the pictures. This is what kept me going. I worked hard all the time and still tried my best to keep Harper first! I made sure every day we did something fun because I wanted to make up for all the lost time where I had to work all day. I also wanted to make her feel special and loved. Although I do want to say, she has a Father that loves her very much, too.
One of my goals is giving Harper the best life possible, full of love, kindness and happiness. Placing my baby in daycare was the hardest. I kept sharing pictures of her standing on the front porch and her out in the country. She had no idea her life had changed. Now, I realize it was such a special time because even though I was in pain, Harper and I created a beautiful bond. A bond between a mother & daughter and now, best friends. It was this love I can never explain and I now have hope for the future.
Blessings
Companies started pouring in and I received my first paying job. I was blown away! Thank you God! I was working with some mobile app companies here and there, which I was grateful for. Then I received a message back from Crate & Barrel! My dreams had came true!! I was honored. They asked me to do a blog post for them and share their products. Honestly, they are an incredible company and helped us in more ways than one. I appreciate them all SO much and to this day, I still can’t believe I work with them. My following continued to grow. At this point I had around 40,000 followers or so. My new job was going very well and Harper seemed happy as ever. I told everyone on IG once I moved that I was a single mom. October 24th 2014, I wrote an IG post about how things don’t always go as planned but you are sometimes given another chance for a new beginning. Suddenly people realized I was divorced and I feared people would judge me. To my surprise, they still supported us! Single mom messages came pouring in and we were receiving SO much love and support. Everyone told us how they are praying for us. It was truly the most beautiful thing. God turned my worst nightmare into something beautiful. I continued to work with several companies and one day Country Living asked me to take over their Instagram!! I have always loved them and was thrilled to work with them. Still continuing to share and put myself out there, opportunities continued to surface themselves.
By this time, I had spent a substantial amount of the house settlement from my divorce on living expenses but I was able to begin saving to buy a home. I saved an extra $4000 to put towards a house. I had always dreamed of living in the country someday, barefoot and chasing babies around my farmhouse. Even though I had no idea what I was doing, I started looking for houses. I had my heart set on a house near my parents but it fell through. One day I was driving down the road and saw this gorgeous farmhouse for sale. I was speechless. I was like, dear LORD! This has our name all over it! We scheduled a time to go see it and almost everyone thought I was crazy to buy a farmhouse as a single mom! They tried to talk me out of it, including my family. I know they were looking out for our best interests but sometimes you HAVE to take chances!! We walked in and my best friend Crystal was holding Harper. My jaw hit the floor. Once we set foot in the back door I knew instantly, it was made for us and we had to buy it! I put an offer in and it fell through. Still I held on tight to the belief it would be ours! Somewhere deep inside, I knew it would work out. Three months later or so, we heard back from the owners and they were interested in making a deal! I signed all the papers on my own, with my oldest brother by my side and cried once I had the keys!
photograph by Rich Photography
THANK YOU God!
We bought a farmhouse! God answered our prayers. I believe it happened through faith, hard work, setting goals and never giving up. Harper was my driving force! I get to work with so many incredible companies. I continue to take chances. Through all of this, I refuse to give up on love. I have always tried to be a loving and positive person. I know I will find love again someday.
So here is my message for you:
Don’t give up on love and don’t settle. Get up, put your big girl panties on and do your very best each and every day. Push hard and keep your head up, SURROUND yourself with loving, positive people. With hard work and a dream, you can do anything. Even if you feel no one believes in you, hold tight to your dreams. Always remember, sometimes when things are falling apart they may actually be falling into place.
I just want to say thank you to my family and all my wonderful friends that stuck by my side this entire time. I love you all. Thank you to each and everyone of you that follows and believes in us. We love you all too. Thank you to all the companies that gave us a chance. We are honored and forever grateful.
Love always,
Sarah
Yuliana
Thank you for sharing your story. God Bless you and Harper!! I was praying for my sign from God today!! I hear ya Lord, loud and clear!
Sarah Hollingshead
YulianaThank you, Juliana. You are so kind!! We truly appreciate. Big hugs!!!
Tiffany Roberts
What a beautiful and inspiring story!!! You are such a strong woman and fantastic role model for Harper!!! Thank you so much for sharing! And don’t worry, true love is definitely in your future!!
😘💕💕💞 Tiffany
Sarah Hollingshead
Tiffany RobertsI love you girl. Thank you so much!! I truly appreciate it. That means everything to me!! Honestly, I am honored.
Alley
This brought me to tears sweet friend. Seeing you go through so much the last few years and seeing where you are now is just incredible. God is looking out for you and Harper! Continue to inspire! Love you tons!
Sarah Hollingshead
AlleyI love you girl. Thank you so much. I have been wanting to share for years but really didn’t know what to say. You are too kind and such an inspiration too. Big hugs!!
Evie
This is so beautiful Sarah! Love to hear your heart, love to see how God has provided and made a way for you and Harper! It gives me great hope as a single mama who also had the rug pulled out from under. Blessings to you and THANK you 🙂
Evie
Evie@ewilks 🙂
Sarah Hollingshead
Evie:)))
Sarah Hollingshead
EvieThank you so much. You are making me cry again. I truly appreciate it. I am sending you lots of love and wising you many blessings. You got this love.
Lauren
Thank you for your encouraging words! I am on a very similar journey, but I am unable to move back ‘home’. Your honesty is uplifting!
Madilyn
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story!
Melissa Kothmann
What a beautiful story, I have been following you for a while now, and your posts always encourage me. Your farmhouse is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for your openness! And I know we don’t know each other but as a sister in Christ I truly pray that the Lord continue to bless y’all and y’all continue to experience the goodness of God❤
Glenda
Your story is so inspirational I’m a widowed mom of three. Struggling with my future but God is my refuge. Thank you for sharing your story
WriterMom
Sarah! You did it and are doing it and I loved reading this. I had an unexpected divorce when I was 26 (no kids, but a house and a dog). It rocked my world. But some of the very best pieces of my current life came out of that mess. Somehow, with the help, support and confidence of so many people, I rose up and made something happen. It’s possible and beautiful and so are you and Harper! xo
Yai
God bless ,God is faithful !!!
Mama J
This is a beautiful testimony.
Bev
Thank you so much for sharing – it has inspired me and given me hope. When I got divorced my husband was working in the Persian gulf I had to flee with my 2 small children . No money and no child support . I failed as a realtor and forcyears people have said to me , why are you not doing your decorating – and they love my talent but fear of failure and being overwhelmed has frozen me. It’s not been as easy time . Anyway this post has really made me want to give it a go and not be afraid.my question is – once I start the Instagram – how do I get the followers ?
Down the Vintage Lane
What a beautiful story of God’s faithfulness and your commitment to stay the course!!! He knows the plans He has for you! May you continue to trust Him each day and may you blessed bountifully by His hand in the years to come!!! Great Is His faithfulness!!!
Bev
Oh and do you still do the communications job? Or were you able to leave and focus just on what your doing now ?
Amy
What a beautiful story of faith and perseverance. Thank you for sharing!
Melanie Alexander
You are true grace, beauty! Love you and sooo proud!
Dorothy (smithhouseof7)
I have been following you on IG for a while and am in love with your amazing home! I have a VERY similar story. I divorced around the same age as Harper and was in graduate school at Belmont at the time and refused to quit so I made it through as a single mommy and also developed the most precious bond with my daughter. Now I am married to the love of my life who is my now 14 year old daughter’s "DD" as she calls him and we have FOUR little boys (one is Miles Harper because he was going to be Harper had he been a girl)! My prayers were all answered with my amazing husband of now almost 9 years but the struggle was real! Your story is so sweet and definitely still not over!
Wendy
Yay! I’m cheering and crying! Thank you for sharing your amazing journey. You are such an inspiration. With God, all things are possible! Hugs to you and Harper.
Beth
I have always felt like there was something special about you…You radiate goodness and strength even through Instagram
Thank you for sharing your story! I am inspired by it and feel like I can be a little braver.
Kim Lashbrook
I admire and appreciate your inspiring story. Thank you for sharing these touching and sweet words. I have enjoyed following you and Harper on Instagram. I am a native Tennessean and have my own Harper, my first-born, my son who will be 23 next week! Although you are much younger than me, I think I have a lot to learn from you and your story.
Ashley Hale
You are the best ever. Love hearing your positivity and encouragement all the time. It’s even better knowing your story! Thanks for sharing!
Maria Davis
❤️❤️❤️❤️
@grassrootsandglitter
You have inspired me for so long now. I grew up on a 9generation farm and that too is my dream , the white farm house and wrap around porch surrounded by the quiet country noises and dance parties in jammies at night …..I am now going through a very hard breakup after 16yrs together , he cheated , in the worst way, and picking up the pieces and starting over at 36 seems so overwhelming ….you give me hope . Thank you. Stay true .
Natalie Jessica
Your story is absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us. It is so easy to lose sight of hope and I know the feeling of hitting rock bottom. You are an inspiration and I think a story that I really needed to hear. Thank you again and I am so excited for what else you will endeavor in your wonderful journey ☺️!
Michelle
Love love love .. what a great example you are to you little, and to everyone that follows, thank you for sharing
Jodi Carless
Thank you for sharing your story. God is so gracious! Blessings to you and your adorable daughter.
Jodi
Amy
Love your courage! I’m also a communications major, a single mom and taking chances! It’s always so good to know others are also following their heart and letting life unfold beautifully, just as it should ….. better in the end!!! Very proud for you! 💖
Kalanicut
Needed to read this tonight after a day of feeling conflicted about my direction and choices and worrying about being true to myself, my dreams and my needs.
A humphrey
Just read your blog. So proud of you. You have done so well. Your daughter is so beautiful as u are. Love your farmhouse. Just happened to run across this as I was looking on web at new boutique in your hometown. Have shopped there once myself with my 2 daughters. Well wishes from the Humphrey family.
Sheila
What a amazing heartful story~ thank you so much for sharing! Your daughter is beautiful as you are, loving your farmhouse! Thank you for continuing on with IG as I am new and if you had quit, I wouldn’t have the pleasure to adore your story or IG ~
Jennifer
So happy you were able to share your story. I love following you and Harper. It’s such a sunny, positive feed and I’m happy you found that peace again. Life gets crazy, different things for everyone. I love a happy ending, and wish you and Harper all the best in the future.
SLarson
You are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this and sending inspiration to all the mommas out there!
Liz
Love reading your words Sarah. You are an inspiration to woman everywhere…. Keeping seeking God, His word never fails.
Even from the other side of the globe I feel like you are known to so many, a beacon of hope when we think things can’t be done-it can. You have done it in your everyday situations that seemed impossible.
Love your faith. Your passion. Your style (home and attire) and Your love for your family.
Praying you go from strength to strength…. The best is yet to come darling.
Xx
Dulc
Amazing story and thank you for sharing. I dream about getting out of the Bay Area and raising my girls in the country too. I love your posts and your smiles. You have a light…it’s shines bright!
Andrea
Thank you for sharing! Feeling hopeful and inspired! God bless you!!!!
Leah
Thank you thank you thank you for sharing your story. I’m a single mama after leaving an abusive relationship and still fear for my mine and my daughters future, but your story moved me to tears and gives me hope that big things and changes aren’t so scary and that we are going to be ok.
Annette chavoen
Sarah and Harper, what a beautiful story, one of heartfelt true life.. I have always been a fan of you and all you work so hard for!! I don’t know if you remember , but I told you a while back you will soon find that amazing man .. I believe he is the one.. never change the beautiful woman you are and have become!! Amazing momma as well.. I am a mom of 3 beautiful daughters inside and out and a nonna of 8 .. I will ALWAYS be here to follow you and say my prayers for you and Harper.. I love getting to know you through ig.. and so proud of what you have accomplished, by never quitting!! You go darlin!! Never quit!! I know.. the best is still yet to come . Love you 2 girls 💋❤😇🙏🏻
Annette , from Chicago
Kimberly
Sarah,
You are such a strong person and I am blessed to have found you and Harper on IG. Thank you for sharing your story and serving as a reminder of what is most important in life. I have a career and find myself challenged at times to find a happy work/life balance; however, you and others that I follow on IG inspire me to be better and for that I am grateful. I wish you and Harper much love and happiness, always.
❤️Kimberly in AR
Emma
What an inspiring story, thank you so much for sharing. Being in a similar situation to yours it’s really encouraged me to keep pushing forward, working hard and to take a leap of faith! Em xx
Jewelk572
❤❤❤ you are truly an inspiration with an amazing heart and soul!! I love love love your life.
Tara
Love your story with God. Nothing is impossible with him!
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge
Thank you so much for sharing your story! You and Harper are an inspiration and a bright spot on Instagram. It’s fun seeing what your projects in your dreamy farmhouse too. Always keep that positive attitude and you’ll be successful and a wonderful role model for Harper.
Haley
Beautiful house and beautiful story!
Robin
Thank you Sarah for sharing!
You are an inspiration to so many.
Holly
Great inspiring post! I was also divorced with a small child at the time. I know how it feels to have your life completely turned upside down through divorce and have families help. Your story was awesome to read. Congrats on your success and your beautiful farm home. Love following your IG!
Sara Warner
Wow! You could also be a motivational speaker. I love your story, and am so happy for you. I look forward to seeing pictures in the future of your boyfriend!!
Crystal Morrison Stone
I’ve loved following you and so grateful to know your story. God is good💕
So happy you have met someone special ❤️
Love,
Crystal Morrison Stone
Leigh Ann A
I am so proud of you and thankful to call you my friend. You have truly been blessed and I am always encouraged as to how you continue to share your joy with all those that meet you. You are an inspiration and I love you!
Amanda
You have no clue how much you just helped a total stranger. I’ve been a stay at home Mom of 4 girls for 10 years.My husband of 15 years recently filed for divorce. There are weeks of my life missing from the shock&days of crying trying to figure out how the girls and I will make it. I have held on to my faith and little by little God is providing opportunity after opportunity. My life isn’t looking like what I had previously planned but your story gives me hope. It may end up being better than I had ever planned. Thank you for sharing!
JoAnn Toles
Made my day:)
Roxanne T
Amazing life story! You are truly an inspiration to all of us-divorced,single or married!
Sarah
You are AMAZING!!! Love reading your story. God is so good. Keep up all the hard work. xoxo
Licille
So happy for you!! You persevered and with faith love God and hard work you made it!!
Good job done!
Donna T
Absolutely beautiful! You’re an inspiration and a blessing to those who have you in their lives. Thank you for sharing your story💟.
Fondly,
Donna T
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Karoline
Beautiful Story.
Whitney Shortt
Sarah, thanks so much for sharing your story! You’ve inspired me to work even harder for my goals and dreams and I love seeing the bond you and Harper share!
Love,
Whitney
Jennifer
I loved reading your story Sarah! I completely understand what you went through and I know the pain can be excruciating. You made it through and your future is incredibly bright! So happy for you and sweet Harper. xoxo
Kathy
What a long road you have been down Sarah, but your faith in God and your love for your daughter is so evident in your story…may God continue to richly bless you and Harper.
Jan
Thank you for sharing your story of how God has/is caring for you! Love following you on instagram!
Karen
Sarah you are such an inspiration and we are all rooting for you every step of the way! "All you need is faith, trust, and a little pixie dust!" 😁
Raquel DeCoster
Love it and you! You are inspiring ! <3 Best wishes for you and your sweet Harper!
Lulu
Thank you for sharing and putting your heart out there. God isn’t good and I’m so happy that he has blessed you. What a wonderful message on keeping the faith, perseverance, love and trust.
Lulu
simplylulustyle@gmail.com
Cindy
What a story of God’s redemption & grace! I was a single mother from the moment I saw those two pregnancy lines show up on the pregnancy test. I too had many nights holding my son, crying & whispering promises to Him that we would persevere. And by the beautiful grace of God, we did. I’ve since remarried, my husband legally adopted our son & we also have a baby girl together. Our story is OURS and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Gabriella Hale
This made my day… your story is so inspiring. I have one year left in my graphic design program, the stress gets worse every day, and my boyfriend just moved over 300 miles away for his job. Someday having a beautiful farmhouse like yours is the image we keep in our minds to keep us going! Thank you for sharing <3
Valerie McCormack
So happy for you 2! I love seeing the pictures and sharing your beautiful home. Your story is a lot like mine and it’s tough being a single Momma, but we must put our big girl panties on and carry on for our children. I am so glad you have found your place and found love again. Blessings to you and Sweet Harper!
Yobana Olivares
God is amazing!!!! Such an inspiring story. I am going through some rough time myself. I have 12 year old twin boys and trying to make it. Sometimes I don’t even have enough to pay my bills. I am also divorced. But I keep praying for my financial situation to change. Thank you for sharing your story! Love, Yobana 🙏🏻
Karen
A tearful and inspirational story! The best stories in life are the ones that are REAL, and the rest of us humans are grateful for people who are brave enough to share them 🙂 Thank you
Stephanie B
This is truly wonderful. I love your story and how God has used you to touch me! I’m a divorced mother of 3 recently remarried and finding our way as a new family starting from scratch! Thank you for sharing!!
Elena Estep
Oh how I can relate! I had a two year old son, happy marriage, and had just returned to work from maternity leave when my (ex)husband came through the door saying he couldn’t do marriage anymore. The rug was swept out beneath us. I had a minimum wage job, 30 mile commute, mortgage, and car payments. I persevered! I found love not even a year following my divorce (it truly does happen when you’re not looking) and here we’re are 8 years and two more babies later. Kudos to you, strong woman. If you get there, marriage is much different the second time around. Better. Stronger. Thank you for sharing your words. God bless you and your family.
Elena
Bianca
love this post! (don’t give up on love & don’t settle) you don’t know how i needed that 🙂
Laura
I literally cried as I read this. I became a single parent in March and it’s close to a year with no income! I too spend all my house proceeds on living expenses and friends/family and God have been providing since. Not sure why I can’t seem to find a job for me but God is faithful and I know he will not let me fail.
Zaida
We rise when we lift others. And that’s precisely what you’ve done in this post. You’ve given your readers inspiration to chase their dreams despite obstacles or the long road before them. Sharing your story meant stepping out into the vulnerability zone, knowing that you might be judged one way or the other. In the end, it’s what we believe about ourselves that truly matters and sustains us. You may never know how many people you reached with this post Positivity has such a ripple effect. For me, it meant revisiting notes, rough draft chapters and a stack of notebooks from a young adult novel I’ve dreamed of writing. Procrastination (another word for fear, in my case) set in, and after three years it’s still not finished. I’m on it though. Today, I got a much needed dose of inspiration from a sweet mom and her baby girl named Harper. Blessings to you both. And thanks for the gentle push.
Joco68
Love your story. Keep going. You rock.
Sue
Very inspirational. You are doing an amazing job with your little mini and continuing on your journey. Love your home and enjoy following you on Instagram.
Cassandr Knepshield
I love this. You are an inspiration. It is amazing sometimes how the life we planned, isn’t always the life we end up with. I love our beautiful life and have so many fabulous reasons to be happy but sometimes there are things that don’t work out as planned and it makes us end up at a standstill sometimes. It sounds like you have done an amazing job at making your life wonderful for you and especially for your daughter!
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality
HI, Sarah, my first time at your blog, but I do follow you on Instagram! Wow, girl can I relate to your story. I started the Haven Conference with a few friends 6 years ago and your name came up in our meeting tonight so I had to check out your blog for myself. I’ve been blogging 10 years and 4 years into my blogging, my life completely fell apart in a very devastating divorce that was so hard. I lost everything I had and had to start completely over. Only I was in my 50’s starting over. I moved in with my parents too and saved my money for a fixer upper house which i bought 5 years ago. I’m very happy to say that I’m fully recovered from my divorce and blogging has sustained me all these years. God has been SO faithful to me, so when I read your story, I just had to comment. So happy that you have found your way too and now doing what you love. I feel so blessed to be able to blog and share my life and do it for a living now. And you’ve found love too, as have I. That too adds so much joy to my life. Wishing you the very best and I hope to see you at Haven this year!!
Alma
love you and beautiful Harper! Loved reading more about you, brought lots of tears! Mostly tears of joy and reminding me also how good God is!
-Alma 😘
Amber Housley
So happy to see the joy in your life! You are most deserving of it! xo
Lori
I wrote a big heartfelt comment and lost it lol! 🙂 Short story…single mom for 10 yrs, 5 kids all growing up into amaaaazing people, miracle farmhouse with handlers even.
God has been faithful in healing me and revealing me to me. If you ever have a second to visit my IG is lissilulu and thee are photos of my beautifull and real farm.
Lori
LoriDarn auto correct! My farm doesn’t have "handlers" but it does have chandeliers 😉
Stacey
I just found your IG page and blog and am loving it! I’m a south Nashville girl 🙂 You have an incredible and inspiring story! I’ve had my little business about 4 years, but just started my blogging journey about a month ago. Keep up the amazing work!!
Stacey
Tabitha
Thank you for sharing your story and God bless you on your journey!
Celena
I have been following you on Instagram for awhile and I just love your story. It gives me hope that maybe our dreams of having our own business and owning a farmhouse can come true! My husband and I just started blogging a little over 2 months ago and he is working on building furniture on the side. Thank your for your inspirational story!
April
Wow wow wow, you are so strong and inspiring! The best thing is Harper will grow seeing this and she will be strong too. And hopefully she will learn the qualities you did not even no you had! In this day and age with the camera and social media being used must definetly being crushing when life changes! I cannot even imagine. Good job on not closing out your Instagram because it actually helped you in your time of need. I am so happy you bought your dream home in a city with family. Keep going it is amazing! And my prayers to you to keep listening to your inner self and be cautious with love ❤️.
Kathy
Thank you for sharing your story, it was a blessing!! Love your farm house!!
kimfin1@aol.com
I just read your lovely, but difficult story… I’m so glad that everything worked out for you & your precious daughter, Harper. She’s so lucky to have you! I used to be a stay-at-home mom too & went through a tough, painful divorce 4 yrs ago when my son had just turned 7. Financially speaking, it’s still very difficult & there are days I’m filled with doubt & fear. Your story is truly an inspiration… so thank you for sharing it with all of us. Best, Kim #keepmovingforward
Holly
I have been following you on Instagram for a while and just today read your story…I always wondered if you were a single mom and now have read your life story…you are truly an inspiration to not only single moms but everyone who should follow their dreams and do what they love! You and your daughter are beautiful and you have made an absolutely beautiful home…I wish you much love and happiness in your future!
Janna
I just read your story. Thank you for being so honest. Your story is a lot like mine. You give me hope. Thank you.
Irma
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing a piece of your heart ❤️
Nikki aleto
Just came upon your post. Had to read your story. Very heartwarming and inspiring. Merry Christmas
Heather
So happy for you girl!! Beautiful and inspiring story!! Thanks for sharing!!
Lisa
You ate SO inspiring to me!! I too was a single momma to two babies but God does answer prayer and 23 years later I’m here to say AMEN ! Love your story 😘😘
Kerri
What a beautiful testimony of faith and love for your sweet girl! Beautiful journey, thanks for sharing! Continued prayers.
Jacquelyn
Such a beautiful and inspiring story. Just found your blog and fell in love with your home. Your daughter is a lucky little girl to have such a strong mother as inspiration. I have a feeling that there’s lots of happiness for you in your future.
R
I rarely ever post comments online but your story has inspired me to do so. I have a 4 year old daughter and my husband died. It’s been really difficult for me in many ways. Your story is very inspiring. Keep up the good work and I’m sure your daughter will always be so proud and happy. Thank you for sharing.
chelsie
Lately I have been reading this over and over again. My husband and I haven’t been on the same page with anything for the last 2.5 years. We are now to a point of just being miserable and blaming anything and everything on one another. I work part time as well as being home with my almost 2 year old part time. With the way things are going right now in my life your story gives me strength in knowing if I have to start doing it on my own I will be okay. So I thank you for sharing your hardship and journey on making life better for not only you but your beautiful daughter as well.
Kim Calloway
Your story is absolutely beautiful! I’m setting here in tears. Thank you for this,this will be a story I read on a regular. Anything is possible & GOD is so good. We serve an amazing Lord that loves us so much. Btw your house is gorgeous & your Insta is one of the first I go to daily❤️
Brooke Jones
This is such a beautiful story! It’s so crazy to hear and see how God always has a plan. This is always easy to say, but when you go through things in your life that really make you depend on Him, you can then step back and see His plan fulfilled. My husband and I just started a small blog and IG account about our farmhouse and he found this article. It has encouraged us to follow our dreams and do what we love for us and our kids!
Deanna
What an amazing story! You go girl!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Lynsey
Sarah,
This story still moves me to tears. I cant not thank you enough for your strength and guidance( you helped me with a school project once). You are a Rockstar mama:)
Shelley Collison
Sarah
I was privileged to read your story just now. I did not know you had a blog and not sure how I didn’t know but now I will sign up to your newsletter! I was truly touched by your story as it reminded me of my own. I was a single parent too and my family helped me a lot however I have never always been a positive person if I had my life would have gone in a much different direction! I am now trying to be positive and happy but I’m not quite there yet, I need to leave my current situation in order to be true to myself but of course fear and doubt have once again crept in. This time however I have my best defence with me, the Lord! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 my second favorite verse. ( my first is John 3:16 of course) So now I am praying more, reading my Bible and devotional everyday and loo,ing for the Lord to give me the answers as to where do I go from here? Your story has inspired me to hang on and not let go and trust in God to bring me through all that fear and doubt! Thank you Sarah for sharing your story to inspire, help and encourage others!
Love you guys!!!😀
Jasmine
Your story is so inspiring. I myself went thru a divorce about 7 years ago. I was jobless and a college student taking online courses while bouncing my daughter on my knee. It was so hard to move on but I told myself I would do it. I received my bachelor’s degree and kept moving forward. I found love again however it’s not working the way I had hoped. I feel like a complete failure for my daughter. But seeing this gives me hope and courage not to give up. You are an inspiration!