What we have been praying, fighting and living for over the last nine months, has come to an end. We have received the MRI results, and all is clear.
As a family, we fought this fight together. John, Adam and I doing all in our power to love, support and care for Erin. What can I say for Erin? She gave this battle all she had to give and then some. She was determined to never give up and in the end, came out stronger than ever. As parents, we are blessed with two very special children and we thank god for them every day.
We will not miss our home away from home (7H), where we spent so much time these last nine months. But, we will miss and be forever grateful to all of the wonderful nurses and doctors. Special thanks of course, to Dr. Cherrick. We thank god for you. Melissa and Brooke, two very special people, who are not only top notch nurses but also had the ability to make us laugh, provide emotional support, along with comfort and friendship.
To all our family and friends, believe me when I say our hearts are overflowing with love. For all you have done, each in your own unique way, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Karen, Kimber, and Carol Lynn, my best friends, I honestly don't think I could have made it through this journey without you.
Erin will continue to be checked with MRI's every 3 months. Please continue your prayers for her continued healing. Also pray for my friend Joan, whose daughter Robin passed away this week.
May God bless you all.
With love,
Lori, John, Erin and Adam

So it is final! Both MRI results have come back and both were clear. It has been a long journey, and I have fought hard, and never gave up, and I am so glad that everything turned out well, not like I ever thought anything different. I want to thank everyone who kept me and my family in your prayers, and I especially would like to thank those of you who came to visit me when I when I was in the hospital. Words can't even begin to describe how thankful I am for everything that people have done for me. And, I am so happy that I now do not have to go into the hospital for another month, and it is just for a check up!
Also, some other good news is that school is going great. Classes are good, and I was just nominated for homecoming "princess" and I am very excited. On Tuesday, my classmates will decide if I become homecoming princess, or one of the two other girls does. But, even if I don't get chosen, it feels great to at least be nominated.
This isn't great news, but not bad, I am just getting over a cold. When I was sick, it was not that fun...but I feel a lot better now.

And with most good news, comes bad news...and my bad news is that Robin, the girl that I have been asking you to pray for, has passed away. I truely believe that those of you who read this, did pray for her, but for some reason God believed that it was time to take her. But now, I would like to ask you to pray for her family to stay strong during this devastating time.
Also, please keep praying for my friend Katlyn, who has not yet come out of her coma.

Thank you all,
Love always,
Erin Renee

Hey,
I am very sorry that I haven't posted in a while. If you normally only get your information from my blog, then I have led you to believe that I am still in the hospital, but, that is not true. Actually, I have been out since Monday afternoon, and back at school Tuesday. Everything seems to be going good. I am liking my teachers, and feeling good throughout the day. I hope all of you are having good days and all kids are enjoying school as much as they can.
Love,
Erin Renee

So, the first week of school went well, unfortunately, it doesn't look like I am going to be there much of the second week. Friday night I came in to the ER with a fever, they drew blood and cultures, and then sent me home. And I was told to come back to 7H this morning just to check counts and everything, and again they sent me home right away saying my counts were pretty good but wanted to check me Friday. But, a couple hours later, they called my mom and said I had to be admitted because one of my cultures grew. Sweet.... So here I am, with my PICC line now removed and just waiting to make sure everything is going okay....

Hopefully I will be out soon.

Again, please say an extra prayer for my friend Robin because she is still having difficulties from here bone marrow transplant. And, for Katlyn, who is seeing improvements with her coma but unfortunately is still in a coma.

Thank you,
Love,
Erin Renee <3

We made it! Tonight at 9:30 will be my LAST dose of chemo. Sometimes, looking back, I don't know how we made it. The last 8 1/2 months have been extremely tough, but we fought through with the love and support from our family and friends. It would have been a lot harder without you all. I really feel blessed to have a family and friends like you. Words can't even explain how appreciative I am. Thank you so much. Throughout this journey, there were times that I could have just given up, but I couldn't imagine being away from any of you, especially my mom, dad, and Adam. They all mean the world to me, and you all know we were close before, and we are even closer now. Didn't think that was possible. I love them so much, with all of my heart.

Even though we are at the end, I ask you to please pray that everything stays well. And, also please pray for my friend Robin, who is experiencing difficulties from a bone marrow transplant, and for my friend Katlyn, who remains in a coma after a terrible car accident and for kids who have also been affected by cancer, like myself.

My hope is that everyone will appreciate the people in their lives, because you never know when something devastating could happen. Live life with no regrets.

I love you all so much.

Erin Renee

Done with Day "1" or Day 2 as we think of it...

And, I am doing alright...kind of tired, and a little nauseous but trying to eat as much as I can. Tonight, I am alone with Dad and Adam, because mom went to Rochester to visit Joan, Robin's mom. Robin stayed in a room with me at Upstate before I was diagnosed with VRE and given a private room. She was transferred to Rochester a couple of months ago for a bone marrow transplant and right now she is dealing with complications.

Tomorrow is the last day that I have to go to the hospital for treatment and I am very excited, but kind of nervous that it is ending...but it will be good.

I have come so far in the last 8 months. Thank you all for your prayers!!

Love,
Erin <3