Yesterday afternoon, Erica was feeling well enough for a short walkabout and then she had a mostly restful night. Today, she is having a quiet morning recooperating. The effects of the treatment are cumulative - so the end of the cycle is a little more challenging than the beginning. But she is nearly through with the first session of treatment (which ends this evening) and then the doctors (who, as well as the nursing staff, have all been fantastic) will make a determination on when she'll go home (likely by the end of this week).
So, a little unrestrained joy, to celebrate the end of the first treatment, in the words of the lyrical singer/songwriter 50 cent...
Go, go, go, go, go, go
Go, [Erica]
It's your [last day of treatment]
We gon' party like it's your [last day of treatment] ... :)
As always - thanks to everyone for all the support - it means so much to Erica and Christian and their families.
kelly
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
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Team Run for Erica (minus Omar)
Omar getting ready to run
Mary, Chandra and Liz finish their 6 miles
Star and Christian run for the crowd
Tony and Jaime waving to the crowd
Team Run for Erica after the marathon (minus Jenny and Jaime)
Erica's Tree @ Upton Hill
Look how Erica's tree is growing and blooming!
Upton Hill Memorial to Erica
Erica's crepe myrtle tree by the batting cages at Upton Hill Regional Park, Arlington, VA
Plaque dedicating tree in Erica's memory
Plaque dedicating the tree in Erica's memory
A week before admission to Hospice
What a beautiful smile!
March 26: Liz, Star, Chandra, Erica and Kelly
March 26: Star, Chandra and Erica
March 12-13: Erica and Christian...check out those smiles!
With Uncle David
Dad, Mom, Erica, Megan, Heather, Chase and Uncle Bill
9 comments:
Hi Erica,
I know you know my whole family is thinking about you and sending you well wishes. I know I haven't stayed in touch as much, something I definately regret, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers. You and your family have always had the best spirits and I am glad you are felling a little better. The first thing I thought of when I saw the wedding picture on this site was when we all used to have fake weddings in your backyard! You are such a great person and strong fighter and just know that I love you and wish you comfort. Tell Janna Banana and the rest of the family I said hello.
Love,
Casey
OK...what is this world coming to? Kelly is quoting 50 Cent?!? Classic, but fitting! ;) Erica, so happy that you are showing your stuff, staying strong and winding down this last treatment tonight! We are thinking about you. Look forward to seeing you and you getting home very soon! Have a great day! Love, Jason, Chandra and Xander
Yay-so glad that you are almost done!! Hang in there. Love ya neighbor.
Karen Graver
Hi Erica -
Great to hear you are at the end of your 1st session of treatment and that you were a pillar of strength. No surprise though. Stay strong and keep the faith!! Gary and I are looking forward to see you soon.
Christian, Stay strong and hope to see you soon.
Love,
Gary and Rosa
Ms. Erica - I will SOOOO jump on Kelly's 50 cent bandwagon! You go girl! Take that 1st treatment! Sending you, Christian and your families much love and continued support from afar, Christy
I am so glad to hear that your first treatment is almost over!!! Sounds like you are doing really well!! I hope you get to go home soon to rest and enjoy the comforts of home...I am sure it will be nice to get out of that hospital bed! We are keeping you and your family in our prayers!
Love Maria & Ted
Apparently Erica has decided to kick butt and take names...just like on the soccer field. Just don't slide tackle a nurse or anything okay! Anyway, I am so happy to here that you are almost done with the treatment, and think about you all the time. And rememer we were searching for a theme song for you with your entourage and all, so I guess 50 Cent it is! Good call Kel.
Love ya girly
Liz
I am totally cracking up at Kelly's message! Nice work girl...way to keep it real. Erica stay strong while that chemo does its work! Lots of love...
Danielle
Hi Erica and Christian,
Just want to let you know that instead of flowers or more like me, a basket of fruit, I have made a contribution in your names to the AIDS clinic, Whitman-Walker. What a wonderful thing for the two of you to do. Hope you are feeling stronger today, Erica, and headed home soon! Positive thoughts and energy to all, Maggie Taylor
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