Archive - Sara’s Substack

For the first two weeks of September, I took the kids to school and picked them up every day in an Uber.

Jan 29 • Sara Burch

November 2025

After our big morning at the Vatican meeting the Pope, we all took it easy for the afternoon.

Nov 24, 2025 • Sara Burch

Let's go meet the Pope!

On Saturday, September 13, the big day arrived, when Brian presented his credentials to Pope Leo XIV.

Nov 18, 2025 • Sara Burch

Festiva Settimana, part 2

On Wednesday, some of the girls and I ventured near St.

Nov 14, 2025 • Sara Burch

Famiglia Burch Festiva Settimana

All the kids come to town!

Nov 7, 2025 • Sara Burch

School and new routines

The good, the bad, and the ugly

Nov 4, 2025 • Sara Burch

October 2025

First days in Rome

After a good night’s sleep (we were so tired!), we woke up early and the whole family got ready to go to the embassy.

Oct 31, 2025 • Sara Burch

Wheels up to Roma

As soon as we got all the bags checked in and got through security, I breathed a sigh of relief.

Oct 27, 2025 • Sara Burch

My 50th and one last trip to DC

Ceremonial Oath and Party!

Oct 21, 2025 • Sara Burch

Confirmation at last!

and the whirlwind begins

Oct 20, 2025 • Sara Burch

Make the most of Summer!

How we turned frustration into the best of times

Oct 16, 2025 • Sara Burch

Graduations x 2

Mary Hope and Sam and all the Pomp and Circumstance

Oct 15, 2025 • Sara Burch

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