Sarah Jane Rodman
What makes Sarah Wildly Capable?
Sarah Jane is a leader in her community. She parents her two young children with a gentleness and softness that continually floors me. I’ve seen her navigate tremendous loss with a grace and quiet confidence that fills my heart with courage and hope. The work she does behind-the-scenes ensures no woman feels alone in her struggles. HOPE VARUGHESE
What makes you feel proud?
When I look back a few years and can see how much God has grown me. Without bragging, I am proud of getting a front row seat to see who my kids are becoming – my son is outgoing and never meets a stranger, and my daughter is slower to warm up, but she’s never afraid to tell anyone “no.” My husband and I lost our third and fourth babies last year and our fifth this year, and I’m proud of the work I’ve put into grieving. I’m proud of my body and where it is today compared to a year ago.
What’s been the biggest obstacle in your life so far?
Transparently, the biggest obstacle in my life has been my miscarriages. Last year I lost a baby at the end of January and again at the end of May on a family vacation. I lost another at the end of July 2024. Physically, I didn’t realize that my body would go through a postpartum reaction following each loss. I am grateful for those who strengthened me, including my friends, my counselor, and God. Jesus comforted me like no other and held me as I wept.
One year from today, how do you hope you’re different?
I want to be able to do unassisted pull ups. I want my life to reflect my deepening trust in God, less worry over the future, and more joy despite circumstances. As a mom I want to be more confident in my parenting choices and not compare my kids to others.
What’s the single biggest problem you’d like to solve in your community?
I want to help others who are struggling to cope with life. My heart is to point others toward Jesus as the source of all comfort, but I also want to provide tools that help others cope with the worries and stresses of life.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
My dad would say, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” To me that means I can have empathy for others because I don’t know what it’s like to be in their shoes, and it reminds me not to be judgmental of others.
