Beautiful lines

Nothing to hide

Just a different person from the inside.

 

Warrior tough

Early bird moves

She stared it down (again and again) in her hospital shoes.

 

Don't count her in

But never count her out

"I'll travel the world!" she claims in her victory shout.

 

No corner desk will keep her

No tubes, tape, or glue

She's got too freakin' much living to do.

 

--R. Joe (July 2009)

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Erika is a beautiful woman with a caring heart, and her strength and honest humanity in the face of adversity have been an inspiration to me on a daily basis. Even as a stranger she offered me words of support when I needed them most, and now I am lucky to be able to call her a friend. She uses her camera not just … Read more

Erika is a beautiful woman with a caring heart, and her strength and honest humanity in the face of adversity have been an inspiration to me on a daily basis. Even as a stranger she offered me words of support when I needed them most, and now I am lucky to be able to call her a friend. She uses her camera not just to capture beauty - though she does that well - but to document the moment. That moment may be thought provoking, entertaining, adorable or painful - but all are windows into her world that I feel privileged to peek through.

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June 13, 2008
Finicky Current (deleted)

Erika - you are an inspiring young woman. One who can find laughter in the midst of adversity. You are as kind as you are genuine and as thoughtful as you are beautiful! Thank you for allowing me to be beside you as you go through your journey called life.

April 12, 2007

Erika is a truly amazing person. She is full of life, laughter and love. I think she has the world's biggest heart..

March 18, 2007
JacLou says:

e_ is a compassionate being who plans to take healing to a whole other level through the creation of an amazing art center/studio for people diagnosed with cancer. if you need a dose of wit and funny, contact e_. if you need a dose of "c'mon it's gonna get better (can't get any worse)", contact e_. if you need a dose … Read more

e_ is a compassionate being who plans to take healing to a whole other level through the creation of an amazing art center/studio for people diagnosed with cancer. if you need a dose of wit and funny, contact e_. if you need a dose of "c'mon it's gonna get better (can't get any worse)", contact e_. if you need a dose of support from a wise, brave, 'ain't nothing going to stop me now' kind of woman. contact e_. she's the best kind of human being.

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January 27, 2007