Tuesday, January 15, 2008

8 weeks out

It's now mid January and I am 8 weeks post op. Time flies! I am feeling great overall and went into work for 2 hours yesterday. I will also work for 2 hours on Wednesday and continue working a few hours next week. I am taking it slow getting back into work so that I don't overdo it or become overwhelmed.

We celebrated Christian's 31st birthday over the weekend at Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland with a bunch of friends. It was nice for me to get away from home and it was a very low key and relaxing trip. Christian and our friends were able to get in some quality time on the slopes. Janna and I relaxed, played cards and watched from inside the lodge. Though I missed being able to ski this year, I definitely had a fun time and it's nice to come away without any bruises...

Erica
Posted by Erica at 1:15 PM

3 comments:

Mary said...

Remember that bruise I got on our ski trip with Laura all those years ago?!?!? Happy birthday to Christian and so glad you got away for a nice weekend.
Love,
Mary

January 16, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Karen said...

That's great you are working again Erica, and your weekend trip sounded fun! I'm glad Janna went too. Thanks for your card. You're too sweet. Hope to see you soon neighbor!
love
Karen

January 19, 2008 at 12:32 AM
DeeBananas said...

I'm sorry I missed out this year! I hope you guys had a great time though! It sounds like you did! :)

January 21, 2008 at 11:11 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