New York

TeamCathy has arrived safely in New York after traveling via Amtrak Auto Train from Sanford, Florida to Lorton, Virginia.  The Auto Train is obviously not as fast as flying but it is a great way to shorten a long trip while still allowing for a car.  The ride was a little bumpy but proved to be an enjoyable new adventure for Carrigan. 


The long train trip was followed by a shorter car ride rewarded with a relaxing overnight visit with Cathy's brother Michael.  In addition to enjoying Michael & Gary's "B & B" hospitality, Carrigan got to play with cousins Tyler and Daniel, run barefoot in the grass with Uncle Gary trying to keep up, and to have a field day in the upstairs playroom. Oh, what fun!

In preparation for TeamCathy's arrival in New York, Cathy's brothers had already moved, cleared, sorted, and reorganized stuff in a suite of rooms at their parent's house last weekend to make room for Cathy, Kyle and Carrigan in their 'new' home.  Although there is still moving and unpacking to be done, they will have a cozy, comfy, familiar place of their own.

in addition to packing, there were a lot of other things to take care of before leaving Florida.  Getting everything necessary in place for Cathy to be treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering remains the most important task.  Fortunately, Kyle is handling this monumental job - including coordinating health insurance, getting medical records faxed/sent, filing leave documents, and lots of phone calls - in a super-organized manner. 


Both Cathy and Kyle (as well as all of us on TeamCathy) are grateful for the cooperation they've received from the doctors and their staffs, from their schools' various offices and reps, and from MSK's reps.  We still have a long way to go and know the path is not going to be an easy one so we continue to value the support and prayers that everyone has offered.  Thank you!