Yes, Corrina made it to the other side of chemo.

This evening, Corrina's dad, put together a carousel of Corrina & Dylan slides which brought lots of laughter as we took a trip down memory lane. Who out there has fond memories of underoos?

These are the weeks of the month we don't look forward to, but despite the fatigue and toll these battles take on her body, Corrina steps up and takes on the challenge like the brave prize-fighter she is. Her determination to push on and fight for victory is unreal.

We most definitely "seize the day" each and every day. Corrina's sunshine maker and laughter machine, David Iscove, was away for a week on both business and pleasure. Even though I live less than two miles from Corrina and David's home, I packed my bags and moved in with Corrina. Grateful my husband, Steve, is self-sufficient and also our sherpa for anything we need regardless of the time of day or night.

I helped Corrina this past weekend with cleaning her closet and bureau of winter clothes to make room for spring and summer gear. So much emotion and attachment to clothes - fond memories of a warm summer day when a favorite, comfy tank top is pulled from the storage container and wonder whether or not it's up for another New England summer.

This one is not about Corrina. It is in honor of her rock: the captain and quarterback of Heal Team-C, Claudia.

There is no mother like Claudia. There is no human like Claudia. Today (and all days), I am continually inspired by the strength, love, and perseverance of this amazing woman.

I have just returned from visiting and helping Corrina in West Hartford. We had a good week and Corrina is stable and very active. I feel lucky and privileged to witness the love in action on the HealTeam C.

Claudia and David are just amazing and I am inspired by their dedication and commitment.

This is a story of turning the sourest lemons into the sweetest lemonade…

Today marks the start of a revolving door of California visitors for us as we welcome one of Corrina’s dearest friends Andrew, then follow that right up on Sunday with the return of Corrina’s dad David (oka ‘senior’, as I am ‘junior’), and close out the show with Corrina's brother Dylan next week.

Hello from HQ of Heal Team-C!

We'd like to give a HUGE thank you to Nicole Annatone, MaryEllen Manship, Kaitlin Voglesong, Donna Frustere, Jenny Schwab, Jill Konopka, Kristen Jones, Julie Goldstein and all the extended members of Heal Team-C who rallied and sweated out their support for both Corrina and Claudia at the Workout for Wellness fundraising event thrown at New York Sports Club in West Hartford yesterday.

Leaving on a jet out of Bradley after 10 or 11 days with Corrina I am so sad to leave her. She is so strong and I know she has fears about what’s going on but she keeps us all upbeat and in the moment.

I've been wanting to find time to write a quick update but the moments are overflowing one into another. Corrina's speech, reading and writing have blossomed and we continue to see progress each and every day. Today we ventured outside for a short walk.

While Claudia and David have been resolute in keeping this blog alive the task actually requires a lot more commitment than it would appear. Hopefully, as Corrina’s dad, I can contribute a little to the narrative.

We're long overdue for a check in.

A friend of mine gently reminded me the other day that concern starts to build if updates don't come regularly. I'm sorry for the radio silence. Let's allay any concern right out of the gate...

To our surprise, Corrina was discharged to home today. She was given the choice of rehab for a few days or home…Corrina chose HOME.

I've been reluctant, hesitant, in disbelief, and very much wanting to tell a much different story about how Corrina's week has been since being discharged from Mt. Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital last Friday, December 7th.

There have been so many times these past two weeks when I have been totally speechless and cannot come up with the words to describe my feelings on this major turn of events. I haven't spent time with the big question "Why?" post diagnosis but moreso my focus has been on how best to care for and support Corrina to get her back to her shining self.

I often look forward to writing these journal entries. I find the process to be incredibly cathartic. There's something about putting all the hurt, anger, confusion, frustration, successes and joys of our experience into words that makes me feel like we're on top of all this. We can control our words. We own our words. So when our path is verbalized, it feels (to me) like the mountain gets put behind us and we're on to a new present.

Those of you have come by to visit Corrina over the past several weeks can attest to the fact that she has been thriving. Corrina's strength and mobility are increasing tremendously - no need for a walker anymore; a cane suffices for trips out of the house and gets put off to the side when we're home. (That's one of the benefits of having a small, cozy place - there's always a good wall to hold onto within reach). As you know, this is a woman who doesn't need secondary encouragement to motivate her to engage in physical therapy.