Thursday, March 22, 2007

Beautiful Day

Thanks everyone for your continued messages. I have had a great past 2 days even though I seem to have a little bit of a cold. I went for a nice walk outside today. It's absolutely gorgeous out!!! I also managed to work up the energy to go by my work today. It was so refreshing to see everyone there, and to know that so many people are behind me as I go through the next round of treatment.
I also wanted to let everyone know that not only did Christian and I have a nice anniversary, but we were able to enjoy the most delicious Tres Leches cake ever. Our dear friend Star made it for us and brought it to our house on Monday morning so we could indulge later that day.
I don't know, maybe she has a second career in baking...
Erica

3 comments:

Inger said...

Warm greetings Erica!

So glad to hear that you continue to seize each day like you always do... celebrating anniversaries, visiting work (so sad I missed you!), and going for walks!

I pray that you would continue to heal and feel joy each day as you approach your next round of treatments.

Much love,

Inger

Danielle said...

sorry I haven't posted in while my dear but you are in my thoughts every day! Happy Be-lated Anniversary. I can't believe it has been a year already! crazy. I am so proud of you...keep up that positive attitude my dear.
love Danielle

Maria said...

You look great in all of those pictures!!! Thank you for posting them it was good to actually see you and see how good you look!!! Glad to hear that round 2 is scheduled! Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are coming your way from San Francisco!!!

Love Maria & Ted

Team Erica to Run/Walk with Melanoma International Foundation

A smaller Team Erica will head to Villanova, PA for Melanoma International Foundation's (MIF) Safe in the Sun Walk & 5K Run on April 5, 2009.

MIF will also honor Erica by rewarding the top female finisher with an award in Erica's name. Team Erica will be on hand to congratulate the winner.

Anyone is welcome to join Team Erica. For more information, visit: http://melanomaintl.org/.

Team Erica

Congratulations Team Run for Erica!

Team Run for Erica completed the Baltimore Relay Marathon on Saturday, October 11th. The team raised over $1000 for both melanoma organizations (Melanoma International Foundation and Melanoma Research Foundation).

Thank you Team Run for Erica on an awesome race and thank you to those who donated. Below are a few pictures of the team in action!

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)

Team Erica to run Baltimore Relay Marathon, October 11th

In Memory of Erica....

Baltimore Relay Marathon
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 8:00 AM
http://www.thebaltimoremarathon.com/

Team Erica relay runners: Christian, Chandra, Jason, Kelly, Jim, Liz, Tony, Mary, Jason, Jenny, Jaime, Omar, and Star are training together Sunday mornings.

What can you do?

Support the team members with lots of encouragement
Make a pledge to a runner or the whole team (donations will be sent to the Melanoma International Foundation)
Go to Baltimore on October 11 to cheer the team on.

Watch the blog for more information to come!!

Erica's Tree @ Upton Hill

Erica's Tree @ Upton Hill
Look how Erica's tree is growing and blooming!

Upton Hill Memorial to Erica

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

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