What makes Erin Wildly Capable?

*She’s a NICU Nurse Practitioner who saves lives daily, while caring for her toddler and being an active member in her community.”* HOPE VARUGHESE

What’s been the biggest obstacle in your life so far?

I’ve been battling infertility the past two years, but it’s not the biggest obstacle. I think for a long time I was my biggest obstacle. After my divorce, I became a very angry and difficult person to be around, never believing I was good enough to have the things other women had. It really all changed when I heard my pastor preach a sermon on joy and then realized I can choose how I respond to a situation. When I made the decision to see joy where I previously hadn’t, my whole attitude and my life was changed because of it. God had been with me in my darkest days even when I chose not to see Him but when my eyes were opened and I found Him and nothing about me was the same ever again.

Who is the biggest influence in your life? Why?

When I think of the biggest influences in my life I always think about the women who came before me. The ones who have lived their lives out in the medical field and have paved the way for me to be able to do a job I love to do. I also think of other women who have battled infertility or miscarriages. I see the way they handle themselves and I never feel like I’m doing it quite the right way. These women are inspiring and comforting.

What makes you feel proud?

My daughter makes me proud and so does my marriage. Both of these are things I never thought I would have. I was married young and it quickly ended. I wandered around life for about 10 years, angry, always questioning and wondering when good things would come my way. I heard a sermon at church about joy and it changed my life. I met my husband shortly after that and then Harper came. I am so proud of the life and marriage we have built together. We both work hard to prioritize our marriage and I want Harper to see that. She is truly one of the best things to ever come from me. She radiates joy and everyone she meets sees that in her.

One year from today, how do you hope you’re different?

I pray we are on the other side of infertility with or without a baby. I pray that I have found my way off the hamster wheel and that we are healing.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Be honest with yourself and the people around you. It doesn’t have to be unkind but it needs to be real. People will appreciate you more for that.

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