Friday, September 21, 2007

On the Mend

Hello and Happy Friday.
It's a beautiful day here and I'm getting ready to go for my walk around the lake by my house (it's just under three miles with a lot of hills).
Though I'm not able to go too fast, it's gotten easier and it takes me just over an hour to finish and I feel very accomplished.
I am feeling really good and my discomfort is minimal at this point. This week has been much easier, because I've been able to get out and do more things. I have started driving again...so it's nice not to feel like I'm stuck at home. I still have to rely on Christian to do many things for me since I'm still not supposed to do any lifting.
My Aunt and Uncle from Atlanta came up to visit for the past couple of days and we've had a really nice time. My cousin and her daughter also flew into town last night, so it will be great to spend more time visiting with family over the next couple of days. It's been great to have things to do and people to spend time with.
Have a great weekend!!!
Love,
Erica

5 comments:

Karen said...

Yay lots of progress! I'm glad you can drive and you're enjoying this beautiful weather. Have fun with your family in town, talk to you soon!
love
Karen

Inger said...

Hi Erica...

Wow... 3 miles!!! That is awesome. You are amazing. For some reason I was picturing walks of 5 or 6 blocks. Should have known that you are much more ambitious than that.

It has been beautiful out... glad that you have been able to enjoy the weather some.

Hope you have a great weekend with your family.

Give me a call if you want to try to get together next week for a bit. I have my baby October 1st, so this will be my last chance for a while. It'd be great to see you.

Hope you have a restful and comfortable weekend.

With love,

Inger

Gigi said...

You're doing so well! So happy to hear (read) that :) Enjoy the time with your family! :)

Love always,

Gigi

Unknown said...

hey ms erica,
just catching up on the blog and so glad to hear your recovery's going well. you are awesome!!
have a great time with your family and good luck at your appt this week. continued good thoughts out to you!! love nei and RC

Angela said...

Erica--Susie Mannon told me just the tiniest bit about your situation--email and update me when you're up to it--I'm still teaching down at St. Mary's College of Maryland, my email address is acjohnson @ smcm . edu. I would love to know all that's going on with you!

--Angela Johnson, aka Miss Johnson

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