Thursday, October 25, 2007

Update

I think I'm still on a birthday high!!!
Even though it's been gloomy and rainy here, I'm still feeling great.
I just thought I would sent out a quick note to update everyone on what's next for me.
I will be having my PET and CT scans done on Monday, October 29th, and then I will have my visit with the surgeon (Dr. Choti) and my preop appointments on Wednesday, October 31st.
My surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, November 20th. It will be a different kind of Thanksgiving for me and my family this year...besides, I think that turkey is overrated! It will probably be a day of ice chips or clear liquids for me.
In the meantime, I am managing to keep myself quite busy. I am still filling in at work and will continue to do so up until November 16th. I do get tired after working, but am usually feeling pretty good by the next day. I haven't been as good about taking my long walks, because I have to make sure I don't get too tired out before work. I'm trying to get a regular exercise regimen going for the next couple of weeks and I hope to be able to get a little upper body strengthening in.
So, that's the scoop...
Love,
Erica
Posted by Erica at 4:43 PM

1 comment:

Karen said...

Hi Erica!
Your family could still have Thanksgiving, maybe just delayed a bit til you're feeling better! I'm glad you have a game plan for your surgery. Enjoy working and the fall weather. Love you lots!!
Karen & Nate

October 26, 2007 at 2:10 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