Saturday, August 18, 2007

Surgery Update

It's awesome to check my blog and read all of the wonderful posts. It's amazing how reading the comments helps to give me such a strong and positive perspective on things. Thanks for keeping up with me and cheering me on. Having all of you behind me gives me the strength I need to get through each new phase!!! I want to send out a special thank you for all of the support that I have received and that I will continue to receive over the upcoming weeks!!!!

My surgery is scheduled for Tuesday August 28th (very soon)! I will have my pre-op appointment next Thursday, August 23rd. Assuming everything looks good, surgery is a go.
I have been feeling pretty much like my normal self and was thrilled to be back at work for 5 hours yesterday. I will be working a bunch next week as well. It's so nice to be able to go into work and to feel good enough to get out of the house and do normal things in life.
I'll keep you posted!!!
Love,
Erica

9 comments:

Mary said...

Wow! You're moving right along at warp speed, I'm so glad you're able to get scheduled so quickly. Enjoy your time at work, I know it will rejuvenate you for the next phase.
Love,
Mary

Tricia Spurio said...

Erika!!! I am in awe of how far you have come!!! I have been keeping up with your posts and continue to hold a vision of your perfect health in my highest consciousness!!! Sending Love and Light!!!

Stacie said...

Susan told me the good news Friday night---goooo Erica! You rock:-)

Love, Stacie

Unknown said...

hey ms erica,
just catching up on all of the wonderful recent news -- can't wait to tell the dulles crew tonight!
i'll be away next week through labor day so i'm sending extra love and good thoughts and wishes to you to last a couple weeks! :)
love, nei and RC

Tracy said...

Thanks for the update! I'm glad you can move ahead so quickly with the surgery! Have a great time at work - I know they are glad to have you around! You are a rock star! Love, Tracy

Jill said...

Hooray Erica,

That is some good news! I'll be sending good vibes your way on surgery day. I talked to Erika Wicks and she said to say hi and that she's thinking about you. Keep up the good work!
Love, Jill, Troy and Ella

Susie said...

Yeah! Let's get this surgery done pronto! So happy that they were able to schedule you right away. And I'm ecstatic to hear that you're working and feeling good. You are always in my thoughts-
Love, susie

Unknown said...

Good Luck on the Surgery and a speedy recovery. My prayers are with you. Pablo

Maria said...

This is going to be a busy month for you!! I am glad that they were able to get you into surgery so quickly! We are back on the east coast now so are prayers and thoughts have a shorter distance to travel...LOL!! We are thinking about you lots! Good luck tomorrow with all the pre-op!
Love Maria & Ted

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