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Debi
told me she wanted me to meet a
girl named Shannon who is one of
the swimmers she coaches. What a
great pleasure it has been for me
to meet her and get to know her.
Shannon is one of the nicest, cutest,
mature young ladies I have ever
met. It is hard not to take an immediate
liking to Shannon, a.k.a. Da Bulldog!
She has a spark for the real things
in life like no other. Yet she is
still just a young teenager. Her
spark has been fueled by the fact
that her father has been diagnosed
with terminal cancer. It is not
hard to sense the genuine love this
family embodies. They are like Angels
here on earth. From the first time
I met Brian, I knew that he, too,
had the spark. He appears to just
be a handsome, all American father
and gentleman, but he has the most
amazing aura about him. An aura
of someone who lives with the fear
of an impending death and has been
shown what life is truly all about.
I'll never forget when I heard someone
shout, "Pirate" and when I turned
around to find the source, I was
greeted with a very warm and gentle
hug from Brian. I was truly touched
beyond words from the 'reality'
of that moment. I applaud the Sanders
family for their openness about
their situation, their genuineness,
kindness, courage and strength of
character. The human spirit is amazing
and this family and man embody it.
You are in my prayers forever and
I hope your spirit lives on for
eternity in the hearts of those
you've touched as it will mine!
God
Bless you Brian, Shannon and your
family!
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