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130. sarah sullivan (stephens) - 2006-04-26 03:49:11 |
erin,
you are a wonderful spirit whose vitality lives on. you are loved by us all.
sarah and christian sullivan |
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129. Elizabeth Kohen - 2006-04-25 04:49:58 |
Tonight is full of memories, so I thought I might share some of them on this amazing site.
I met Erin when we were 12 years old. I remember teasing our bangs with hairspray, the embarrassment of wearing braces on our teeth, and thinking we knew more than our parents… and years later, acknowledging how much the adults in our lives have shaped us in their loving wisdom and grace.
I remember experiencing the magic of Mexico with Erin... being shocked that people kissed each other’s cheeks when saying hello, exploring that vast engaging city from the inside as one of their own by touring the sites with Maitane, climbing the pyramids and taking photos at the top with the wind in our hair.
I remember walking along the icy streets after an ice storm, holding icicles like drumsticks and singing REM "it’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine...” trying to skip without falling and being thrilled not to have to go to school.
I remember being each other’s young adult therapists while spinning on the merry-go-round just around the corner from Erin’s house.
I remember going through a phase when we wore our dad’s shirts & sweaters to school and rolled up the gigantic sleeves... wearing the comfort of our fathers with us throughout the day, hiding our bodies and trying to look cool and stylish all at the same time.
I remember listening to music under the twinkle of colored Christmas lights strung around the windows and walls of her room, talking about boys and love and where our lives might lead.
I remember going to my first rock concert with her. We sat in the very last row of the Assembly Hall wearing REM t-shirts to see REM in concert, and they looked like little dots because we were so far away. I went home that night with a heightened sense of what it means to be alive.
I remember a time when we suddenly broke out into peels of laughter over nothing at all, and to this day we have no idea what sparked that absurd unending laughter but we laughed so hard we couldn’t speak and tears were coming out of our eyes. Every time we finally stopped laughing, one of us would start to giggle again and the laughter would build until our bellies hurt. We couldn’t explain it... but we didn’t have to.
As women, I remember looking forward to Thanksgiving and having time to talk and re-connect and hug each other goodbye with the promise to see each other soon, and her amazing surprise visit on my birthday a few years ago in New York - the excitement of introducing her to all the friends I had told her about over the years, friends who all remind me of her.
I remember long-distance conversations about everything in our lives, the desire to be closer again and the excitement of new beginnings... wondering what was in store for us next and hearing the same excitement in her voice when last we spoke that she had in Jr. High, wanting to explore places she had never been before...
Erin, I think of you often... your incredible friendship, laughter and love. I miss you dearly.
Love always,
Elizabeth |
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128. Debby Cushing - 2006-04-23 03:25:59 |
| I was never lucky enough to meet and know Erin, yet I find myself drawn to this site practically every day. There is such a feeling of warmth and love and sincere, heart-felt emotion. That must’ve been what Erin represented in her life, and has passed along to all those who knew her, and even those that did not. I have a daughter the same age as Erin, and I just cannot fathom the magnitude of loss you must be feeling. There is so much strength in your family. The website is wonderful, and such a tribute of love. My sincere sympathy to your entire family. |
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127. Sorcha Wool - 2006-04-18 07:24:36 |
Erin and I were close friends at Leal School in Urbana. She was one of the kindest people I have ever met and will allways be in my heart. I will never forget her bright light that inspired me as a child and her memory will forever bring a sense of healing an love. I know we will meet again. |
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126. Chris Littig Kline - 2006-04-15 18:43:34 |
Sarah and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. I got a letter from your mom this week about the memorial in Champaign. We hope to be able to be there. I know there are no words to ease the pain of losing a child. I can’t imagine. You are in our prayers.
Mike and Chris Littig Kline |
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125. Ida Boyer - 2006-04-11 20:50:51 |
| I am so sorry for your loss. I got a card from your mother. Rob lives next door and I will get my emails thru him. |
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124. Ashlee Rhodes - 2006-04-05 17:06:06 |
| I just wanted to write and say thank you for the memories that we have had together. Even though there were just a few times, they were times that I will always remember and smile about whenever I think of you and your family. And to the rest of the family, you were blessed with such a wonderful woman and I know that she will always be a part of everyone’s life. |
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123. Phyllis & John Rodcay - 2006-04-04 15:26:04 |
Our dear friends,
Was just told today about Erin...we remember her as a small child at the American Legion in Creve Coeur, a sweet bubbly child, loving and caring. Sounds like she spent her whole life that way, so those who crossed paths with her have something special to remember her by, as she certainly left a mark. Our thoughts and prayers to all the family....do not mourn, be happy she is in Heaven with the Lord and holding places for each of you. God Bless.
Love, Phyllis & John Rodcay |
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| For those of you who got scared by post #120 there’s nothing wrong with Roscoe -- he’s alive and happy here with us. |
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121. Andrea Duling - 2006-04-03 22:58:14 |
| Hey strangers!! Just wanted to say that you’re all in my prayers. I’ll be in IL around 5/20 if we can meet up... |
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