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Thank you everyone for your thoughts, love, and encouragement. I have to tell you that I'm in a good place mentally. We just went out to dinner and it felt normal. And it's true, although this is pretty bad news, it could always be worse.
And thinking about today being September 11th, the 8th year marker of that horrible day for the U.S., I realize that I am blessed to have 8 years of a wonderful life when so many men, women, and children did not get those 8 years. So we continue to fight. I'll need each of you as I continue on this journey. THANK YOU!

I'm so much happier now I know you have jumped the hurdle and are gearing up for the next one. With God all things are possible and I'm certainly going to up the prayers, just for you. E x

Sending huge HUGS and prayers your way! Also, sending POSITIVE VIBES - every little thing helps! Lots of love from us to you and Andrew!

Erika, there is nothing I can say to you except, do not give up hope. Continue to get all the treatment possible. Earlier this year I was hospitalised all through my chemo, as it is a neurotoxin. I had other symptoms to deal with. I know feeling weak and sick already then hearing those words leaves you shaken. Please don't give in to depression, live with the conviction that you will beat this. My prayers are with you.

Erika, my thoughts and prayers are continuously with you. I wish I had the "right" words, but all I can say is do NOT give up. Continue to fight this disease. Continue to have faith. I'm thinking about you. *Hugs*.

I'm just jumping in to lend my support for you as well.
I believe that there is power in positive thinking and keeping your spirits up will also keep your mind strong and stable and unable to go in the negative direction. I suggest you watch funny movies while your down, on the couch or bed...laughter is also good medicine!
Keep fighting knowing that my thoughts and prayers are also with you...
I wish you JOY!
:)

~ prayers and faith ~ ~ ""Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe."" ~ beyond reasoning...beyond what a dr says...i'm having faith for you...faith that goes beyond ~

Keep fighting
at the very least it is getting smaller

I actually believe my heart broke after reading this message =(, I wish deeply that I and not you had to go through the cancer. I mean I'm trying to figure it out, the reasone why it was you, an optimistic active christian who will be starting a family here probable within the next 2 years. What could it mean, Does God need someone like you to be by his side right now, or is it that your story will inspire or rather lay the seed for something He has planned. I don't know, and i'm not sure if I understand God's plan for you, or me for that matter; but what I do know is that I will continue to pray for you, and whatever support you need from me you've got it!
God Bless,
The All-American

Erika, do not (not even saying please) let this get you down. Know that the prayers and love that you have from so many WILL keep you strong and your fight must go on. Prayers are coming from every which way and I know GOD is listening. Prayer is such a powerful tool; just keep that faith, girlfriend.

Chris, from your Hope family.

When all is said and done it will eventually fall on you and your need to fight this. The drugs, family support, prayers, even these comments will mean nothing unless you want to live. So take your well deserved moment to be depressed about this news, but don't take too long. You still have a lot of fight in you and you have to save your energy...physically and mentally. I wish you the best.

So this isn't the news you wanted to hear but it is also not the worst news you could have heard. Let yourself have a few tears then get ready to fight even harder. I know Circe had a dreadful time and yet here she is, writing away and encouraging you. No one is going to stop praying, no one is going to stop believing in miracles. It's just going to take a little longer but with God's help you can do it. I just know you can. E x

Well Erika, when I heard this news I allowed myself to be down and really sad, and mad at the same time, I threatened to go into Church and scream at the top of my lungs (did not do that). As usual, I turn to you and my mood immediately changes, I am still sad, really sad, but hopeful and cheered up (how do you do that, YOU'RE AMAZING). I will continue to maintain an optimistic, half full attitude. If possible, the prayers will be stronger and more often! KEEP FIGHTING ROCKY, we are in your corner at all times! You are constantly in our thoughts! Love ya, Kim

More good thoughts, more prayers, more hugs, all coming your way!

You are in my thoughts and prayers! Stay positive and keep fighting.

When I read your blog the scripture that came to mind is "I can do all things in Him who gives me strength" Now do no ask for a chapter and verse...not that good! Believe Erika...Believe! Praying for you!!!

How very like you to be thinking of others at this time. I don't really even know you and here I sit with tears in my eyes. Next time I'm sure the news will be great. We just will keep praying for you! You have to know that even your thoughts friends really do love you! Stay strong! You are truly an amazing person. ""Believe""

im so very sorry about the tumor. may god bless you

Erika, it beats the hell out of me how this got past me. However it did. I have many words to say, many I will not say. But i will ask...as a last resort if you trtied the ESSIAC tea? Sounds dumb I know. Bit when you are at this point, you try everything. My thoughts have never left you and Cully. My prayers have always been there. Please email me again so we can talk. Maybe on the next day of chemo. Let me know the night before so I can be here.
Love you
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kal

Following your blog and wishing you well. Prayer's always!
Sue

I just started following your blog and i wish you the best! I am a firm believer that the right mindset can beat any ailment and I'm sure if you keep fighting and telling the cancer where to go you'll make it thru!!
Josh

I'd like to lend my moment of support to you and say that I agree with Reconmarine above. Courage snd hope. There are kids all over the place that need a Mum.

Erika & Andrew,

We will pray extra hard that God continues to give you strength, hope, and especially results! Everytime I look at your Cancer Sucks bracelet, I give it a rub and say an extra prayer. Keep up the great attitute Erika--you are amazing and have so much on your side! Love and Hugs from MN.

Jon & Kathy

Your fight and our prayers will definately work.
Keep fighting!

Be strong and keep your faith. Rely on your friends and family to help you through and stay positive above all else. You can beat this. You can!

Erika - I am sending you prayers from Rochester, Michigan and wish you continued strength in fighting this disease. You have many, many supporters and hopefully this third chemo mix will be the right one. Stay strong and stay positive. Glenda