

Emily Peterson: Trusting Two Fathers
Jun 11, 2025
Emily Peterson, Co-founder and CEO of Saranoni, shares her poignant journey through grief after losing her husband Nathan to brain cancer. She discusses the enduring love she feels from him and her Heavenly Father while raising their six children. Emily opens up about navigating multiple miscarriages, the spiritual bond that fueled their marriage, and how Saranoni was founded to help children's medical needs. Her story is one of deep faith, resilience, and the commitment to keeping Nathan's memory alive in everything she does.
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How Emily Met Nathan
- Emily and Nathan met in the temple and then again at a stake activity at the Orem Rec Center.
- They felt their great-grandparents were guiding their meeting, emphasizing a spiritual connection.
Faith Refined by Loss
- Emily experienced several miscarriages and the loss of her baby Ezra, which deeply challenged her faith.
- These trials helped refine and deepen her trust in God, preparing her for future challenges.
Sarah Noni's Origin Story
- Their daughter Eliza was born with microtia, necessitating costly surgeries considered cosmetic.
- To afford this, Emily and Nathan started Sarah Noni as a business born from love to support their family.