Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Home Again

After a late afternoon discharged, Erica has returned home from her 3rd treatment. She is healin g, resting and recovering. She handled the treatment fairly well but is a little wiped out from the last few days.

Janna

9 comments:

Kim said...

Hey Erica, you made it! Sooooo glad you are back home, in your own bed! Rest up so you can enjoy the weather, do some planting, and cook out. Talk to you soon.
love ya,
kim

Mary said...

Great job on another round! Thinking of you always.
Love,
Mary

Tracy said...

Good news that the 3rd round is complete and that you are back home! You are in my thoughts as you recover from the treatment. I know you will out taking walks in this beautiful weather soon!
Love you!
Tracy

Susie said...

Erica Joyce... Am so proud of you for getting through round 3. Your strength amazes us all. Remember that your energy will be up soon. So hang in there! Thinking of you, praying for you, and ALWAYS rooting for you.
Love,
sus

chefnita said...
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chefnita said...

Glad to hear that this round of treatment is over. You are in my thoughts in prayers.

Luv,
Christina

Liz said...

Yeah Erica you did it again! Just kick back and relax, enjoy the weather, family, and friends around you. You will be feeling better in no time. Always thinking about you and Christian.

Liz

Rob said...

You are ready for Spring with your great new haircut and wonderful smile-Nan and I are glad to know that things are progressing with success! Stay STRONG!

Karen said...

Hi Erica! John & I were looking at your website today, he says hi and wishes you luck on your treatment. As do I! Hope to see you soon!
love,
Karen & John G.

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