Erin

Have you ever met someone, and with just one glance at their warm, kind smile, you know they're something special? That was Erin.

I only knew Erin for 3-years, when our daughter's love of dance brought us together. In that short amount of time, quick friendships formed, and we saw first hand how incredible she was. 

We learned of her stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis quickly into the first dance season, where she was always open and honest, and most of all, hopeful. 

Erin radiated positivity, and it was hard not to have some of it rub off on the people around her. Whether we saw her at the studio, backstage at competitions, or sitting around the table at our regular dance mom happy hour's - she was smiling. When she would deliver the awful news of her cancer progressing, she did it with such grace. She always had a plan in place and her battle gear ready, and boy was she a fighter. 

There are so many words people use to describe Erin.

Positive.

Hopeful.

Faithful.

Inspiring.

Joyful.

Kind.

Courageous. 

Silly.

Loving.

Sweet.

Smiley.

Great Hugger.

Confident.

Passionate.

Fighter.

Wonder Woman.

Warrior.

Advocate.

Friend.

Daughter.

Sister.

Wife.

Mom.

Erin was a bright light, and the thought of not having her physically here to shine around all of us is unbearable. I aim for her faith > fear attitude daily. So many people are heartbroken she's not here to give her warm hugs, flash her incredible smile, or gossip with around a table full of White Claws. She touched the hearts of any person who was lucky enough to come into contact with her, and I am forever grateful I had the pleasure of knowing such an incredible person and calling her my friend. 

I pray for Josh, her sweet kiddos, her family, and the army of friends who are mourning the loss of a marvelous person. 

We love you so much, Erin. You are forever our Wonder Woman.