Friday, March 30, 2007

R2D2

Round 2, Day 2. Erica feels good for spells (including a walk on the treadmill this morning) and feels tired and nauseous for spells (napping likely this afternoon). All in all - a good day.

At this point in this course of treatment, Erica seems to feel better in the mornings and early part of the day. If you plan to visit this weekend, please feel free to check with Judy beforehand (703 906 6118) to see if Erica is feeling up to company. Erica really appreciates and enjoys visiting with everyone, but doesn't want anyone to travel to Baltimore just to watch her sleep:)

kelly

3 comments:

Kathy Doxsee said...

Erica,
I just heard from your dad that your are in the midst of your second round of treatment. Then I came here to the blog and was heartened to see all the postings, comments and pictures. I am so impressed - though not a bit surprised! - by your courage, determination and positive spirit. You are an amazing woman and if anyone can beat this thing you sure can! I know the healing power that loving family and friends can bring - and you sure have that in abundance! Hang in ther and continue to persevere. You're doing great!
Love,
Kathy Doxsee

Mary said...

Sounds like you're ahead of the count in Round 2! You're doing a fabulous job, we're all cheering you on.
Love,
Mary

jessica Carman said...

Erica,


You are in my toughts and prayers everyday!! I know you can beat this!!! With love Jessica Carman

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