Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Unhooked

The last bag of IL2 just finished dripping, so I have been disconnected. I have two more shots to get and then I'll be DCed from the hospital. Looking forward to heading home, though I am feeling tired and fatigued. Thanks for keeping up with me during my 4th hospital stay.
Love,
Erica

5 comments:

Maria said...

Congrats on wrapping up round 4!! You look great in all the pictures and you sound great in your postings - it is wonderful to see! You are in our prayers always!!!

Love Maria & Ted

Karen said...

Yay I'm so glad it's done with and you can come home soon! You are so strong, I hope to see you soon!
love,
Karen

Kim said...

Dude, you are kicking some serious butt over there. Way to go--you are finished with this phase of your treatment!!! So glad you are coming home soon and I can't wait to see you. Will arrange for a visit soon. School is almost out and then I will have more time. Love you and always praying for you. God is holding you in the palm of His hand.
Love,
Kim

Mary said...

Congratulations Erica!!! We hope your energy returns in due course, great job!
Love,
Mary

Unknown said...

Erica,
We are sending you many positive thoughts and prayers. You look absolutley gorgeous with your new haircut. Yay to Round 4 being done. May your recovery be speedy. Thinking of you always. Love,
The Reeds (Kristen, Steve, Joe and Nicole)

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