Saturday, March 3, 2007

Direct update by Erica

Hi everyone i am finally alert enough to read your messages and to send a response via my darling dear husband Christian it has been a tough 2 weeks. In the hospital and a tough week before that trying to figure out what is going on. I want to thank all of you for your kind words, thoughts, prayers and inspiration.
It means so much to me, Christian and the rest of our families to have all of you behind us, supporting us, encouraging us and loving us.
I probably have one of the hardest journeys in my life ahead of me but I know that I will remain strong and I will persevere because of all the love I have behind me.
Erica 03-03-2007 (3:35 pm)

5 comments:

Danielle said...

woohoo! I am so glad you have finally had a chance to read all your messages and respond. I am thinking about you every day! Hopefully we can chat on the phone soon. Here is my next tidbit of advice from the alternative medicine world...put one hand on your liver and one hand on your heart OR put that arm behind your low back (or someone else can do that for you). Keep that contact for a minimum of 20 minutes WITHOUT letting got AT ALL. This is generating healing energy to your liver and certainly can't hurt!
love you.
Danielle

tetprincess said...

Hi Erica,

It is so nice to read your email. We wanted to send you our hello and love. And we will keep you both in prayers.

Be strong!

Love,

Gary and Rosa

Unknown said...

Your strength is an inspiration! We're so happy to see that you have been up to responding. I miss being able to see you every day. We'll be up to visit again soon. Let us know if you need anything. Love, Bronwyn& Mike

P.S. I'll bring you Godiva chocolate as soon as you say the word.

Gigi said...

I'm proud to report that Erica in true marathon spirit walked 2 1/2 laps around her floor yesterday! Also, she was sporting a very cute updo thanks to her stylist, Star :)

Let's keep praying for her continued progress and strong spirit, as well as the minimum amount of side effects possible from the chemo.

Barbara Woods said...

Hi Erica

I just received an email from your Mom. I'm sure that your Mom will keep us up to date. Justin, Ashley, Kevin and I are keeping you in our prayers.

Love,
Barbara

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