Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Thanks!!

Thanks for all of your notes of encouragement. It is definitely a new experience having a shaved head. I'm feeling really great and keeping my spirits up. It's awesome to be able to check my blog and have so many comments that are all so positive and inspirational. I feel like quite the trendsetter...if only Brittany hadn't beaten me to it.
It's been stormy for the past two days, but for some reason, the rain doesn't seem to hit my front garden. I'm really disappointed, because I hate watering in this heat. I guess I had better suck it up and get out there soon or I won't have any plants or flowers left.
I am scheduled to see my oncologist next Tuesday and then I suspect I'll begin my 6th treatment sometime towards the end of next week. I finally have a consult to see the liver surgeon, Dr. Choti, at the end of this month, so hopefully that will work out. It's always a little hard waiting and not knowing what's next, but I guess I'm getting used to it.
Take care!!!
Love,
Erica

6 comments:

Mary said...

Monster weeds have taken over my back yard, so I can sympathize! Never thought I'd be so excited about the thought of a liver surgeon, my fingers remain crossed. By the way, your wig look's much better than Britney's weave!!!
Love,
Mary

Liz said...

yah don't feel too bad about your yard. do a little drive by my house and you will feel much better. and like i said before the pictures of the wig don't do it justice. you look like a flippin model in person!

Liz

Unknown said...

hey erica,
so glad to hear you had a nice 4th
and beach trip and that you're feeling great!
good luck next week with the appts! good thoughts going out to you as always!
love, nei and RC

Maria said...

So glad you got to get out of town for a little beach time...sounds like a great getaway!! I bet you look great GI Jane style!!! I want to see more pictures in the wig! Lots of prayers and thoughts coming from us! We are in WA and heading to Canada in the next few days!

Love Maria & Ted

Gigi said...

Hi Erica :)

Glad to hear you had a short weekend getaway. Continue to relax and get well! See you soon :)

Gigi

DeeBananas said...

Hi, Erica!

Just catching up with your events and happenings. Love the photo of you and your new wig. You look glamorous! I agree with your friend Mary...Britney Spears has nothing on you!

Glad to know things are going positively (you're kicking butt) and that you and Christian have taken time to get out and away!

How's your knitting coming along? By now, you probably are a pro!

Hugs,
~Deanna

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