Thursday, May 17, 2007

Enjoying Each Day

I thought I would share some pictures from my last stay at the hospital. My dad was nice enough to document my stay and the visit with my brother and his family on camera. Though they couldn't come to my room to visit, I was able to visit with my nieces and nephews in the waiting room area. Todd has made it up to visit me each time I have been in the hospital. Though I haven't always been in my best form when he's come, it has been really nice!!
I found out that I will be going back on Monday May 21st to begin Round 4 of biochemotherapy (pending bed availability).
I have really been feeling great this past week, and getting out and doing more things. I went into work for a couple of hours today. I must say that I have the best co-workers around. They make it so easy for me to come back in and pick things back up like I never left.
I'm looking forward to a fun weekend hanging out with friends and family before I have to venture back to the hospital. My younger brother, Cory, is home from college for the summer and working at Christian's shop. It will be nice to have him around this summer and to be able to spend some time with him!
As always, thanks for reading.
Love,
Erica

4 comments:

Karen said...

Great pictures! They are growing up so fast! You looked great on Wednesday night, you have so much positive energy! I hope that you get a bed on Monday to get this 4th round started and over with. I'll be thinking of you!
love,
Karen

Mary said...

Love the pictures! Enjoy a fabulous weekend before Round Four. As is becoming usual for you (and still amazing to all of us), sounds like you'll start this next round with great spirit and energy!
Love,
Mary

Unknown said...

awesome pics! your nieces and nephews are adorable! your strength is an inspiration to all of us, good luck with round 4, we'll be thinking of you as always!
love, nei and RC

Tracy said...

Thanks for the pictures! I can't believe how quickly time flies! Have a great weekend and then get ready to kick butt in round 4!

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