Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Home Again

Yesterday afternoon, Erica was discharged and is back home. She continues to rest (still fatigued) and work through some of the expected side effects from the treatments.

Janna

7 comments:

Mary said...

Welcome home Erica! Your mom mentioned that the Lindi skin products worked pretty well, I hope they provide some comfort as you recuperate from Round Two. Thinking of you and looking forward to seeing you!

Karen said...

Glad you are home Erica! I hope that you have a nice day with Kim tomorrow. Looking forward to Easter!!
love ya,
Karen

Maria said...

Welcome home!!! So glad to hear that round 2 is done and over with!!! Very proud of you!! I can't even believe the treadmill - I haven't been on a treadmill in...well lets not go there! Here's a big hug from San Fran!!!

Love Maria & Ted

Unknown said...

Wahooo... Welcome back super woman!
Omar and I are thinking of you always, and sending you warm huggies and well wishes. Hope to see you real soon. Love ya!

Liz said...

Can't say that I am surprised to hear that you are being a trooper! It may be cliche but you are truly inspirational. Can't wait to see you when you are up to it.

Love ya,
Liz

-lahela- said...

Erica,

Just wanted to let you know that you're in our daily prayers. I hope that you're feeling better as you're back at home.

A warm aloha from hawaii.

--Lahela

Gigi said...

I hope you are feeling better after a couple of days back at home. Thinking of you always,

Gigi

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