123. Erica Chase-Solerno

Erica Chase-Solerno’s wish has been granted to take her husband and kids ages 14 and 12, to a beach vacation before she passes, just to relax without any other obligations. Erica is trying to infuse LIFE and FUN into her remaining time with the family, and feels that “a plain old beach vacation to a town we feel comfortable in” will be a gift they will treasure for years to come.

They will stay at the Crest Motel in Old Orchard, Maine, a driving distance away and the first place the family ever vacationed in. That summer, her son’s knee injury and my husband’s back injury limited their experience there and Erica has wanted to return ever since. She is looking forward to one more chance to stay there and create new memories with these loves of her life. In addition, a week away will give them a respite from the stress of navigating my terminal cancer and mounting responsibilities for elderly parents.