Emily Sanders, friend

Pegi, when I think of you, I picture you in the stern of a canoe, smiling and singing as you paddle during a chilly rainstorm. Your ability to focus on finding the rainbows, even on the most dreary day, and to take life one paddle at a time and enjoy the scenery, taught me long ago the true meaning of strength. It was hardly surprising then to hear that amidst a diagnosis that would send most of us scurrying under the covers, you have instead focused on the rainbows: on your passion for people and for the outdoors. And so you continue to teach me about true strength, and have inspired me as I battle my own health issues, particularly on the days when it's hardest to find those rainbows. Thank you for the light you bring to those around you, and for the bravery and grace you are teaching us as you truly live life to its fullest.Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.