A Very Special Thanks(giving)
From the desk of our fearless leader, Erin: Although it's kind of unusual for us here at Outblush to get personal, sometimes a super way important thing happens that screams for our attention. That important thing for me today is my Dad's last day of radiation treatment for cancer. And since I'm the boss here, eff it, I'm gonna congratulate him and thank him in the most public way I can.
So thanks, Dad. Thanks for introducing me to the Tickle Monster (although our relationship has at times been rocky, he and I will always be friends). Thanks for trying to braid my hair. Thanks for closing your eyes while you taught me to drive. Thanks for storing my lip gloss in your fanny pack. Thanks for helping me move back from Chicago that time and distracting me with your interesting and informative lectures about sewers. And thanks most of all for making me feel like I'm special and great and strong.
Congratulations on getting through this - we were all scared for a hot minute there (and still are, actually), but with a lot of laughs, our family motto, and some much-needed naps, it seems like it's time to pass around a few high fives.
Outblush readers: Hate me for it if you want, but this is why we're so big on Movember. So support it already! Don't forget to tell your menfolk to get their prostates checked and enter our Movember giveaway!
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Alexandria
Congrats to your dad! I have a friend going through radiation for a brain tumor, and while it has nothing to do with prostate cancer, any attention brought to the fight against cancer is a good thing! Best wishes to your family, Erin.
Prudence B
Oh my God!! Any Dad would be thrilled to get such a wonderful Thanksgiving tribute...anytime...but especially after a really hard journey made easier by your support! Everyday is a gift we are thankful for being able to share with you...even long distance. Love you, Mom
One Ring to Rule Them All
Thanks, Alexandria! I'm sure he'll be reading all the comments after his celebratory post-last treatment massage and nap. ;)
Marie
CONGRATULATIONS, Erin's Dad!! What awesome news!
One Ring to Rule Them All
MOOOOOMMM! I'm at WORK! Stop making me cry!
If you look over here, Janetor, you're dead.
brianne
This was beautiful!
Congratulations!!
Meggan
Congratulations, Dad! (and everyone who has been touched by cancer). I'm proud of your progress. We have so much to be thankful for.
Luisa
Congrats Erin and Erin's dad! Hope you all have a great thanksgiving!
One Ring to Rule Them All
Thanks, Marie and brianne and Luisa! I'll buy a round of hugs for the peanut gallery.
Maren
Love!
Steph McDonald
I can't imagine a sweeter tribute. I always knew I loved this site and this did nothing but reaffirm that you ladies are special. Hugs to all and health to Dad!
Robin
Cheers to your Dad. All my hugs and love to your family and thank you for such a sweet post.
Cait
Beutiful and touching post! Congrats!!
Sinister Red
Anywho who would scold you for posting such an amazing mini-blog should be flogged! Thanks for opening up to us. Awesome post! My sister just survived cancer and I could only wish for such a public forum to exclaim my love for her!
kat
Congratulations to your whole family, Erin. It takes a LOT to get through an experience like that. Hugs to your whole gang!
Ricky
Great post. You and your family have so much to be thankful for on this day. I've been there before. The hard part is over, now it's time to heal.
Laurie
Happy Thanksgiving Outblush!! And to you Erin especially for making Outblush available! I come to this website everyday to help me with my fashion qualms and every post I read fills my day full of glee. So thanks again, and congratulations with your dad!!
One Ring to Rule Them All
Thanks everyone! I'm ridiculously lucky and have oodles and oodles to be thankful for. And since this got such a good response, we may let you all in with more personal stuff if you'd like. (if not, no worries, we'll keep on directing you to the super greatest stuff on the web regardless!)
R
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!
spend as much time with family as humanly possible.
Nissa
This was great to read..I'm happy you posted it!! Unfortunately it seems as though every family has had to battle cancer. I wish you and your family continued strength. Blessing to your dad and high five to him. ;)
jae_wallace
thank you for sharing that. best to you, your dad and the tickle monster.
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