Sunday, April 29, 2007

Sunday, Round 3, Day 3

My stay here has been relatively uneventful, which is a good thing according to the doctors. On Friday after a bout of N&V, they gave me strong medication which knocked me out for the rest of the day. I must say that day went by very quickly for me.

Yesterday was a good day I felt strong and alert the entire day. I had enough energy to walk the treadmill twice for 15 minutes each. My older brother came up with my nieces and nephews. We had a short but very sweet visit in the lobby. They went to the aquarium without me!!

Today has been a little more of an off and on day. I woke up feeling well considering the circumstances. However, after taking a hot shower I became tired and nauseated. Nurse Jenny came to the rescue with medication which settled me and I enjoyed a nice long nap.

Thanks for reading and I look forward to your comments and messages

Love, Erica

5 comments:

Karen said...

Aw I'm so glad you got to see Todd & your nieces and nephews! I'm sure that was a booster. Thinking of you always. Burke misses you!
love,
Karen & Nate

DeeBananas said...

Hey, Erica! :) Glad to hear that you are still keeping that great attitude of yours! If you need anything, let me know, okay?

Hugs, Deanna :)

Inger said...

Good morning Erica!

I am continually inspired and encouraged by your attitude and outlook. Thankful for this blog and the ways it has allowed me to feel like I know how you are and how I can be praying for you.

So glad to hear that you had two great weeks where you felt so good. I know everyone was excited about your return to work. I hope that those days return quickly.

May you experience much of God's grace in the coming days while you are in this "valley".

Looking forward to visiting you soon.

Lots of love,
Inger

Susie said...

hi hon. am taking a break from grading finals to check up on you. glad you got my care package and hope you enjoyed the twinkies! sorry i haven't been able to call back. i have to get these grades in asap. always thinking about you, though, and will call in the next day or two. in the meantime, hang in there for round 3 and take it one day at a time. love you, love you, love you!

Stacie said...

Glad you're back home. I hope you feel re-energized quickly!!! Thinking of you.
Love,
Stacie

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