Sunday, March 4, 2007

Indirect Update - via Kelly

Good Sunday Morning from the hospital. Good news! Erica is looking and feeling great (so is Christian:)). Erica slept well last night and is really handling the bio/chem therapy well -- take that bum liver! Today's agenda includes: visits with family and friends, small liquid meals and a shower - with a new hair do (regrettably without star stylist Star's assistance).

See previous posting for Erica's Saturday message.

3 comments:

Karen said...

Hi Erica! I am so glad that you are able to have some visitors, you have so many people rooting for you!! I have been thinking about you all the time, be strong! You can do this! Love you so much,
Karen G.

Susie said...

My beautiful Erica Joyce,

I’m so happy to hear that your first round of biochemo is going well. I was thinking the other day of that little doll that was perched on your dashboard when we made our way to San Diego all those years ago. Remember her? I found her in the sand of Lake Michigan when we were visiting Sarah. And I declared that she would be our good luck charm and ensure us safe passage. She did. I imagine her now perched on your hospital bed, watching over you. May she bring you to safety now as she did then. You’ve got on-going prayers from the Mannon/Herman/Hanly clan. From the Great Lakes to the Rocky Mountains, we’ve got you covered!

Love always,
sus

Susan and Jon said...

Glad to visit you today. You looked good and your spirit is strong. We pray for you every night. Make sure to call us when you need us especially when you get home. God Bless, Susan and Jon

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