Sarah grew up on a farm with a huge family. There was lots of love, lots of space and lots to do. From gardening to cutting hay, from working the horses to doing household chores, the world “bored” never found its way into her vocabulary—she loved it all and none of it seemed like work to her. Peer pressure was non existent, since the only “gang” she ran around with was the gang of animals on the ranch. Sarah and her family were very close, and living so far out in the country kept them all at home most nights. Her mother was a typical housewife who had dinners ready on the table, depended on her husband, took care of her children and was satisfied with her marriage. Anyhow, after supper, Sarah and her brothers and her sisters would play games or tell stories, laughing and having fun until it was time to go to bed. Falling asleep was never a problem for Sarah

When Sarah was 15, something tragic happened that would change her life forever. Her father suffered a severe heart attack and underwent a triple bypass. He was diagnosed with hereditary heart disease, and it became a terrifying time for all of them. The doctors informed her dad that he would need to drastically change his lifestyle, which meant no more horse training, no more tractor driving… no more ranch life. Realizing that they couldn’t keep up the place without him, they were forced to sell their home and move west, leaving behind family and friends and the only life that she knew.

. She just listened to the sounds of chirping crickets and dreamed of another day on the farm. She always wanted to be like her mother, a good and respectable household wife. But that was her life, and she knew she was lucky.

Then one day they found it: the perfect ranch, nestled in a warm and sunny valley. Her dream had become a reality. The dark void that gnawed insider of her began to fade, and a sense of balance and serenity returned to her soul. It was home.

Sarah was approached by a personal manager from Los Angeles who asked her if she had ever thought about teaching. The idea had never crossed her mind for she wanted to a housewife like her mom. However the idea did and her interest was sparked. After giving it thought and talking it over with her parents, her father decided that Sarah and her mom would move to L.A. for a while and give it a shot. She ha

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