Erin’s sudden death at twenty-three did not silence her vibrant spirit. Her journals live on. Erin was genuinely beautiful, inside and out. She had the gift of listening well to people of all ages with empathy and compassion. Erin’s quiet non-judgmental demeanor along with a terrific sense of humor lifted people up. Erin had her own anxieties and a little depression, as many of us have, but her strong faith, hope and love, as seen in her writings, managed to pull her through those rough patches. Let her excerpts gently guide you through your own life’s valleys and hills, as well. May you feel Erin’s presence, especially on your dark days. May her life be a beacon of light for you.