Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Continuing to Recover

Sorry that I haven't posted in several days. I just haven't felt like being on the computer. I had been feeling pretty fatigued and just kind of lousy. I think that I'm starting to come out of that slump now.
I have been spending most of my time reading, resting and quietly visiting with friends and family.
Today I feel that I finally have the energy to go out and take a walk around my neighborhood. Christian and I went out for a short walk last evening which was chilly, but nice. The weather has really been quite beautiful and breezy over the past several days.
Thanks again for your continued postings of care, concern and encouragement!!
Love,
Erica

7 comments:

Mary said...

Erica, so glad to hear you're regaining your strength. Thinking of you with much love!
Mary, Steve & the menagerie

Karen said...

Glad you are feeling a little better. Thanks for your new post! Love ya!
Karen & Nate

Liz said...

See? You do it everytime. Bounce back like a champ! You are right the weather has been very nice for leisurly walks. Keep on truckin'.

love ya,
Liz

Danielle said...

hey sweetie! back to work even?? I am so proud of you. You are the strongest person I know. I am so glad you are past the 3rd round. And way to find the "positive"...keep those nails painted will ya?
You are in my prayers and thoughts always...
lots of love.
Danielle

Kim said...

Erica, You are so awesome! You are a true champ, a prize-winning fighter, a hero all the way! I can't believe you have already completed 3 rounds of treatment! Rock on, girlfriend! You are a super trooper (in the words of ABBA). Will try to call soon and can't wait til the next time I see your smile and your curls!
love ya,
Kim

Anonymous said...

Glad you are feeling better after your 'supersonic' treatment #3. I am also so happy to have spent some time w/you and your parents at Hopkins. You all looked amazing to me - the smiles and really good attitude - what a way to fight!! I am grateful that you, Christian and your family have so much strength.
Enjoy Spring, Maggie

Tracy said...

Congrats on getting over the hump! Just in time for the warmer weather. You are amazing!

Love,
Tracy

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