Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Recovery

Erica was able to get up and walk around a litte this morning. Her nurse and her mom walked with her as she pushed the wheelchair around. And she actually walked twice around the ICU where she still is at this time. Unfortunately she cannot have any food yet, but is enjoying the ice chips provided. She is comfortable and sitting up in the chairs and beds. She sends her thanks for the many thoughts and prayers as always!

Janna
Posted by Erica at 12:59 PM

4 comments:

Karen said...

Great! This is wonderful news. I am so happy that you are mobile Erica. You are on everyone's mind!
love ya,
karen

August 29, 2007 at 1:49 PM
chefnita said...

Great to hear that surgery was a success and you are up and moving already!

Good luck with you recovery and I'll be praying that they let you eat something other than ice chips real soon...

Christina

August 29, 2007 at 2:04 PM
Unknown said...

Sending healing thoughts your way....love ya!

Star&Omar

August 29, 2007 at 4:09 PM
Jason said...

You are ever on our minds and in our hearts Erica. You have overcome one obstacle and one challenge after another. No one said any of this would be easy, but man you are showing the world what you are made of which is fight, determination, love and enormous spirit. You keep your faith strong, your head high, your laughter from your soul, and your heart with those you love. You will give this "phase" a kick too! We love you and are sending you all kinds of prayers and good mojo! Love, Jason, Chandra, Xander and Baby

August 29, 2007 at 11:17 PM

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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