The Weight of Holding On

The Weight of Holding On

Sara thought moving her family from Texas to Vermont would give them a new start. Instead, the winters were harsh, money was tight, and the stability they wanted began to fall apart. Years later, returning to Texas brought its own struggles—caring for her grandmother, family tensions, and living through Hurricane Harvey.Her hardest challenge came when she collapsed and slipped into two comas. She was left paralyzed, unable to move or speak, and fighting for her life. The story follows her long recovery, from the silence of hospital rooms to the first steps of rehabilitation. What carried her through was the love of her husband, her children, and her faith. Their support gave her the strength to face each day.In time, she was able to be there for milestones she feared she would miss—graduations, weddings, and becoming a grandmother. Her story shows that strength is not about never falling, but about showing up again and again for the people she loves.