Hi all! This is a quick guest post by Erin’s friend Amy to keep you all in the loop about Erin’s life, and the reason for her current blog absence.
Erin’s mom, Cathy, had been battling cancer for 10 years. She was such an amazing, resilient woman. Throughout this decade of battle, Cathy has always remained positive, faithful, and bright. This is no doubt due in part to her close-knit family…specifically her daughter. Erin has worked tirelessly to stay on top of research reporting links to cancer in various foods, products, etc. Erin has always been her mom’s champion…helping her all along the way in her fight, and never giving up positivity and hope.
Cathy and I getting Manicures for Erin's wedding day back in 2009!
This past year has been the most difficult in Cathy’s battle with cancer. Two weeks ago, the extremely difficult but loving decision was made to move Cathy to Hospice. Cathy was in full support of this decision, and was constantly surrounded by her family and friends the entire time.
Unfortunately, Erin’s mom passed away April 2nd, 2012. Since that time, Erin has just been taking time for herself and spending time with her Dad. She’s got a long road ahead of her. Please take this moment to think of the good fortune in your life – most importantly your health and your family. We simply cannot take for granted one single moment on this Earth, or one single person in our lives.
We cannot always look at consumables as the end-all, be-all of our health. Times like this should remind us of that, a thousand times over. Quality of life is immensely improved by surrounding yourself by those you love, and those who love you. Happiness is crucial to our overall health. Use today to hug tightly, speak sweetly, and express your love to everyone in your life. And please keep Cathy, Erin, and the rest of the family in your prayers.
Hi Erin, I just wanted to say I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you surround yourself with supportive people, reach our for help when you need it and know that you are living a beautiful life that I’m sure she is so proud of. Hope you’re doing okay…
Oh Erin, I’m so sorry…your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Let me know if you need anything!
Erin, I’m so terribly sorry to hear about your mom. Sending you love in the days and months ahead. For me, I take the time every day to remember funny and wonderful things about my mom. It keeps her close and always in my heart <3 Thinking of you.
Sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts your way Erin. Mothers hold a special place in all of our hearts and I am hoping for peace in yours through these tough times.
Erin, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. You and your family are in my prayers.
What a wonderful friend you are to write this post.
Erin, I’m so sorry about your loss, and can’t even imagine what you’re going through. Stay strong and try to smile….you are such an amazing and inspirational women! You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry to hear this news and my thoughts are with Erin and her family. This is definitely a time for stepping back and being with the people who matter. Blogging won’t go away xox
I’m so sorry, Erin. Prayers, love and hugs to you and your family xxx
Erin, I have no words. My heart sunk when I saw this and I can not even express how incredibly sorry I am. I can’t begin to imagine what a hard time you are going through right now. I love you, friend and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending a thousand hugs, and even then that’s not enough. xoxo <3
Erin, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Your mom, you, and your family are in my thoughts. <3
Erin, I am incredible sorry to hear about your loss. Sending many prayers your way during this difficult time. You now have a wonderful guardian angel watching over you!
Wishing you and yours all the best during these tough times…
Oh Erin, I am saddened by the news of your mom’s passing. Sending you thoughts of love. Xoxo
Hi Erin. SOOO sorry for your loss!!! She raised an amazing woman!!! My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Erin,
I am so so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Im so sorry for your loss Erin. My thoughts are with you
Oh Erin I am so so sorry for your loss, I can only imagine how heartbreaking that is for you and your family. Thinking of you all.
Oh Erin (and family), I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. You’ve written about your Mom many times and each time your love for her was evident in the way you spoke. I am absolutely taking this time to think of the good fortune in my life. Nothing should be taken for granted. Thinking of you. <3
Beautiful post, Amy.
Erin – so so sorry to hear of your loss and what a tough road it has been. I’m thinking of you and your family and hope that you are taking the time away that you need.
Erin, I am so sorry! I’ll be praying and thinking of you!
Erin, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. This has to be so difficult for you especially with your pregnancy. She is an angel looking down on you. Sending you kind thoughts and hugs.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Erin during this difficult time in your life. So sorry to hear about your mom.
I’m so sorry Erin, thinking about you and your family.
Oh friend, I am so, so, so sorry for your loss. I have been thinking of you and wondering where you’d been and now I know. I wish I could do more than send you a virtual hug right here, I know you have a long road ahead but you are so strong and are surrounded by a loving support system in your husband and your dad and your family. Hang in there. Thinking of you. xoxox (hugs)
So sorry for your loss Erin.
I lost my mom to breast cancer 5 years ago and it was the most difficult thing I had ever gone through. It still is sometimes. I hope you and your family have the strength to deal with your loss and I hope that you can remember your mother’s life and celebrate her.