Emmy — Glitter, Grit, and the Great Outdoors

If you spend even five minutes with Emmy, you’ll leave smiling — probably with a little glitter on you, too.

Emmy is now seven years old. She is truly a people-person — she never meets a stranger, and her warmth extends to both people and animals alike.

Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just three weeks old, Emmy has grown up navigating a world of treatments, medications, and airway clearance. But you'd never guess it — because Emmy doesn't just live with CF — she dances through it. Her laugh is infectious, her curiosity is endless, and her energy rivals a firework show.

Over the years, she’s been a thrill-seeker, nature-lover, and all-things-sparkly enthusiast. Whether she’s chasing fireflies, riding her bike, hiking in the woods, or splashing in the snow, Emmy reminds us what joy looks like in motion. She keeps her two older brothers on their toes and fills her family's life with pride, laughter, and hope.

While her journey isn’t always easy, her spirit is nothing short of unstoppable.

To know Emmy is to be inspired — by her courage, her sparkle, and her unwavering ability to live each moment with wide-eyed wonder. Her story is still unfolding, and we can't wait to see what adventure comes next.