JESUS
The God who created my life and His Son who then saved it.
We cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own. ~Ben Sweetland
My Family: Both immediate and extended my family inspires me. We are not perfect, but we love each other the best way we can. We make mistakes, but we say we're sorry.... eventually. My family is full of so much strength and so much support. I love them so much -- and they inspire me!
Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. ~Kahlil Gibran
My Soul Sister: Lori's been with me through thick and through thin. She was one of God's ways of giving me grace for my journey (I believe). Her passion to help people inspires me -- and her ability to take care of herself!
Beautiful light is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is often the strongest and best. -- R. Tumbull
The Children in my life: These kiddos from the dance studio, the lake, from babysitting or from my neighborhood have inspired me to be me. They inspire me to have fun and to laugh. They inspire me to look forward to my future -- and to fight to make a difference for theirs!
I'm inspired by light. But not just light, I am inspired by people who seek to bring light into darkness. Who take the light God has given them and spread it -- "for we were all once darkness, but now we are light in the Lord, and are called to live as children of the light." Ephesians 5:8
A poem written to me by my 5th grade teacher... and now close friend -- Terryee. She is an inspiration to me everyday - to be who I was created to be. <3
"Erin **** is.... attentive to details & adorable, beautiful
inside and out & a blessing to those around her, caring & courageous,
dedicated, educated, faithful, friendly, & filled with the Holy Spirit,
gentle, genuine, & gracious, hard-working & honest, intelligent &
inspiring, joyful unto The Lord, kind-hearted, loyal, merry & morale in her
judgment, nourished by the word of Christ, open-minded & optimistic,
patient & persistent with her praise and worship, quiet at times, resilient
& responsible, sensitive, sweet, & successful, tender &
trustworthy, understanding, VALUABLE, warm, wise, worthy, & wonderfully
made, xtreme, youthful, and zealous. So proud to be Erin's friend!"
Happy Valentine's Day, Erin!
Much love,
xxx Terryee
P.S. I am so glad
GOD blessed me with YOU! I am so proud of you! :)
This website is dedicated to all of those people listed above that inspire me
and these people below:
JESUS
The God who created my life and His Son who then saved it.
Mom and Dad -- You have sacrificed more than any other people to give me a chance at life. You have taken a bazillion "crisis" phone calls, driven to be by my side, and worked to help me figure it all out. Your love and support means the world to me.
Little Brother Zach -- You always make me smile. You make me want to be a better person. You bring light to my life! I love you.
Little Sister Anna -- You make me laugh, and help me to take my mind off of things. I love who you are and I love hanging out with you.
Big Sister Caitlin -- Even though we've never really 'clicked' I've always looked up to you and I always will. I love you so much.
My Zippy -- You in the past six years have made me laugh more than anyone else, play more ridiculously fun games than anyone else, use my imagination more than anyone else... and have helped me to remember why I love life. I love you.
My Lake Family -- You all have carried me through summers by playing with me, swimming with me, eating with me, and running around with me. Some of the best memories of my life are at Loch Haven Lake -- and it is because of you all.
The Sunroom Girls -- When I tell people I live in a house with six other girls they always give me a look -- but they don't know the half of it. There is more love in our house, more laughter, and more fun than anyone will ever know (unless they have come over during a dance party). You girls mean so much to me. <3 Laura, Melissa, Alicia, Kirsten, Beckah, Megan, Isablle <3
My friends -- For long chats about politics, dancing in my front yard, skinny dipping in the lake, building snowman, dance parties, or playing pranks I love all my friends and I would not have survived without you.
The HBs -- The girls who reintroduced me to the love of Christ - by showing me what is looks like to walk with him daily. You all changed my life in both small and large ways. You will ALWAYS have a place in my heart. HB love <3
~ Chels & Michelle ~
My Valley Dance Production Family -- My home away from home -- where we danced, talked and danced some more -- I had several "moms" at that place -- and always felt at home.
The Team at Family Christian 420 -- Who have worked with me, prayed for me, and supported me (and continue to do so) through treatments, bad days, good days and everything in between.
This website is dedicated to all of those people listed above that inspire me
and these people below:
JESUS
The God who created my life and His Son who then saved it.
Mom and Dad -- You have sacrificed more than any other people to give me a chance at life. You have taken a bazillion "crisis" phone calls, driven to be by my side, and worked to help me figure it all out. Your love and support means the world to me.
Little Brother Zach -- You always make me smile. You make me want to be a better person. You bring light to my life! I love you.Little Sister Anna -- You make me laugh, and help me to take my mind off of things. I love who you are and I love hanging out with you.
Big Sister Caitlin -- Even though we've never really 'clicked' I've always looked up to you and I always will. I love you so much.
My Zippy -- You in the past six years have made me laugh more than anyone else, play more ridiculously fun games than anyone else, use my imagination more than anyone else... and have helped me to remember why I love life. I love you.
My Lake Family -- You all have carried me through summers by playing with me, swimming with me, eating with me, and running around with me. Some of the best memories of my life are at Loch Haven Lake -- and it is because of you all.
The Sunroom Girls -- When I tell people I live in a house with six other girls they always give me a look -- but they don't know the half of it. There is more love in our house, more laughter, and more fun than anyone will ever know (unless they have come over during a dance party). You girls mean so much to me. <3 Laura, Melissa, Alicia, Kirsten, Beckah, Megan, Isablle <3
My friends -- For long chats about politics, dancing in my front yard, skinny dipping in the lake, building snowman, dance parties, or playing pranks I love all my friends and I would not have survived without you.~ Chels & Michelle ~
My Valley Dance Production Family -- My home away from home -- where we danced, talked and danced some more -- I had several "moms" at that place -- and always felt at home.
The Team at Family Christian 420 -- Who have worked with me, prayed for me, and supported me (and continue to do so) through treatments, bad days, good days and everything in between.
My Treatment Teams (Past and Present) -- These people have been patient, created an environment where I could be open and honest, worked with me even when I was not easy to work with (and still do). I think I have gone through phases of being more difficult to work with or defiant, and then phases of working really hard and being cooperative, but I really appreciate all the time and energy these people have put into helping me and others.
All those I have been in treatment with -- I know for a fact I would not have made it to where I am today without these guys/gals. They inspire me, they support me, they give me strength and hope, they understand me and they make me want to keep going. I love them with a love that is hard to explain. xoxox
Those considering treatment -- This is for you because I know how hard it is to make the decision to get help. I know how hard it is to say I want to get better. It sucks -- but it is 100% worth is in EVERY way.
Those struggling -- You are not alone. You might feel that way, lost, confused, weird or the like -- BUT you are not alone. I feel that way too.
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