Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Books, Movies and Crossword Puzzles

I have been spending most of my time reading, watching movies and doing easy crossword puzzles. I'm feeling great, but don't have the stamina to do much else. I wish the weather would hurry up and get nice, so I could spend more time outside.
On Sunday night, I was awakened by a big pine tree falling against the back of our house. It's quite amazing when you look outside the windows. All you see is branches. The tree was uprooted and fell against our house. There doesn't appear to be much damage, but it is bizarre to have an entire tree leaning against your house. I think the HOA will cover tree removal as the tree was in a common area. I'm just waiting to find out when...

I went for my scans yesterday and will return to see Dr. Sharfman on Thursday. As always, waiting is difficult.

I will keep you posted. Thanks for all of your continued responses and comments!!!
Love,
Erica

12 comments:

Unknown said...

hey erica,
great pics, LOVE the new do! work it girly!
good luck with the new scans and the docs on thurs.
you're in our thoughts and prayers continuously!

love nei and RC

Jill said...

Erica,

We're glad to see that you're doing so well after round 2! You are amazing! I will call you this week to catch up and get a status on your tree :)

Love, Troy, Jill & Ella

Mary said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
Mary said...

Yikes about the tree!! I'm glad your home didn't suffer more damage. Glad to hear you're practicing your crossword skills.

Waiting with you in spirit,
Mary

DeeBananas said...

Wow! I'm glad that you didn't have much house damage from the tree! I thought we were all going to blow away! =-O Good job on working the crosswords. Keep it up! :)

Tracy said...

I bet it is disconcerting to just see pine tree branches everywhere you look! Not to mention the eery sound the tree must have made when it hit! The wind was amazing - not trees lost at our house, just a chimney cap. You are in my thoughts, and especially now as you wait.

Love,
Tracy

Karen said...

Hi Erica,
I'm glad you've been able to do some relaxing activities, and I will be thinking of you Thurs, I'm sending positive thoughts your way!
love, Karen

Susie said...

Erica Joyce,

Wish I could have been there to hang out with you and Mary! Glad that you got a chance to see one another. And I love the hair! In fact, you look fantastic overall. How do you do it?! Good luck with the tree. If it helps, I'm stuck in a snow storm right now...

Love you,
sus

Susan and Jon said...

Love that haircut!

Kim said...

Hi Erica,
The pics of your new do are fabulous! You look wonderful!!! I anxiously await with you for the good news that you will hear on Thurs. I am praying for you all the time. Miss ya and looking forward to the next time we can hang out. Much love to Christian and your family.
love you,
Kim

Unknown said...

You look great Erica. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow.
xo-
sam

Maria said...

Thinking about you lots today!!! Hope the doctor's appointment goes well - we are all waiting to hear.

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