Greetings Dear Reader,
Beginning next Monday the mornings will be dimmer in Madison, Wisconsin. There is no great weather change or astronomical event on the horizon. Rather, there is a true star in the early morning air that will be missing. Sarah Carlson, one of the NBC15 morning anchors is taking a leave of absence due to her need to maintain her epilepsy.
She has been open and honest about her battle with the elusive and hindering disease since the start. She has been a friend to my daughter and I over the last year. She has made a difference in her work both through her compassion for others and her very real presence at local events. It is not just her profession, but her person that has made Madison a better place.
It is time to show our love and support of one who took a job and turned it into a way to make a difference in the community. I challenge those of you who have benefited from Sarah’s work to remain supportive and she manages life with the challenges of being a single mom, wrangling toddlers, and beginning to rebuild life around an unpredictable malady. After she signs off this Friday, do not forget she still needs the support of the community she has served.
It will be easy to miss her. It will take effort to keep supporting her. I challenge those of you who have benefited from her work to do just that. Do not let her slip into the background; rather keep her in your hearts and minds. When you see her, remind her that she matters. When there are events that support her causes, participate. Sarah Carlson has given us so very much of herself over the years. It is time for us to give back, for years if necessary.
Wishing Sarah and all of you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
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Aramis, I don't even know what to write here that would sufficiently express my gratitude for such a kind, honest and positive (that's key) note about me. Thank you, friend, and be sure to stay in touch.
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