Monday, November 19, 2007

Ready for Surgery

Erica is back up in Baltimore awaiting the surgery on her pancreas. She and Christian left last night to miss traffic and be ready for pre-op procedures this morning. She is resting and relaxing in a hotel and will be making her way to the hospital around 5 in the morning tomorrow. Her surgery is scheduled for 7:30 AM. I believe it should last about 6 hours, so as soon as I have any updates, I will update the blog.

Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers...definitely keep those going tomorrow morning!

Janna
Posted by Erica at 8:00 PM

2 comments:

Kim said...

Erica,
You looked like a rock star at your birthday party, and you still continue to shine, even as you prepare for another surgery! Think of all you have already come through, with God's grace. This will be a piece of cake compared to everything else. I am covering you in prayer, as I know many others are doing also. God is holding you in the palm of His hand, and you are going to kick this cancer's butt! You go girl! Thanks, Janna, for the updates. We look forward to the next one.
Much love,
Kim D.

November 19, 2007 at 10:12 PM
Kelly S said...

Erica, Christian and Lipmans,
Hello, hang-in-there and remember we are all sending you best wishes, love, prayers and strength. E, I am certain you will recover quickly and, as always, gracefully. XOXOXOXO - Kelly

November 20, 2007 at 10:18 AM

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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