Do you have any words of advice for students at CPA , about to head out into the world ?
Sarah : Don ’ t miss the small stuff , because in life , that usually ends up being the big stuff . Also , stay present , love others above all , and don ’ t sweat the little things . Keep God the center of everything , and everything else will fall into place ( in time ).
Cathey : You are not defined by your scholarships , your GPA , your awards , your looks , or your accomplishments . You will more likely change the world by the kindness you spread , your incredible uniqueness , and the risks you take .
How do you feel you may have an influence on today ' s culture ? Both : I hope that what we stand for and what we voice resonates with today ’ s culture , especially women . We start with our story which IS a hope story . We empower women , encourage them to not give up , and stand up for what they believe in . We hope that no matter what we share on a social platform or in person , God gets all the glory .
How does your faith impact how you live and work in your industry ?
Sarah : Faith is very important to me . My faith , even when small , got
( L-R ) Alex Stoner ’ 06 , Cathey Heimermann Stoner ’ 06 , Sarah Heimerman Sharp ’ 06 , Richard Sharp ’ 07 Children ( L-R ) Sampson and Ruthie Stoner , John Ryder and Charlotte Sharp
me through very difficult seasons in my life . Faith is the foundation of our family and was something that shaped us from a young age . It ’ s the foundation of what we do , how we deliver our truth into the world , and our daily conversations .
Cathey : I read this somewhere , and it resonated deeply , “ You don ’ t know how much you need Jesus until He is your only option .” During Sarah ’ s cancer diagnosis and healing journey , IVF , surrogacy , and motherhood … Jesus was our only hope . We clung to the truth and it saved our lives . That is why we share our story and share our faith .
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