Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 ~ Tracy Had Her First Day With NO JEVITY! She had all of her calories orally today! ~ Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Ensure Plus For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy 8 ounces of her Ensure Plus this morning in place of her Jevity. The plan is to give all of Tracy's daily allowances by mouth today, not via her G-tube. Mom Takes Another Day Off From Hot Yoga To Heal ~Mom skipped Hot Yoga with Emily this morning due to a muscle strain. She is trying ice and rest for relief, and hopes to be back at yoga soon. She added the heating pad to her healing therapy. Mom Walks Five Miles Today ~ Mom went for a five-mile walk around Lighthouse Point this morning. It felt good to get outside and sweat a little. Mom Goes To Her Second Physical Therapy Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom had he second Physical Therapy session today. This time she had Kim, who used massage, ultrasound, heat and e-sim on her right hip/gluteal, and IT Band, which was as tight as a guitar string. After her therapy, Kim did leg pulls and then had Mom jump on the bike for some cycling, which did not seem to bother her. She has her third session Friday afternoon. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands Out By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Afternoon ~ Tracy did a good job during her Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. Before her session, Marcus stretched and ranged Tracy in her chair, using Passive Range of Motion exercises. He put E-stim on her neck muscles to help with Neuromuscular Reeducation. She responded well to the protocol that he devised: 5 seconds on and 10 seconds off. Then he and Linda transferred Tracy to the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exericses. Tracy is working so hard, and is initiating control in her neck. Linda Feeds Tracy Sour Cherry & Peach Tart For Dessert This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy 6 ounces of Sour Cherry and Peach Tart for dessert this evening after her Physical Therapy. It took her about thirty minutes to finish it. Daily OM : Remember The Sun: The Sun Is Always Shining ~

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 ~ Mom Is Nursing A Muscle Strain & Skips Hot Yoga With Emily This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom skipped another Hot Yoga with Emily this morning due to a muscle strain. She is trying ice and rest for relief, and hopes to be back at yoga soon. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Teresa At Imperial Point Medical Center This Afternoon ~ Tracy was not much of a fan of Indian food, or so we discovered this afternoon at Speech Therapy. Teresa tried feeding Tracy some of Amy's Organic Paneer Tikka for lunch, but Tracy was not very interested in it. She did drink about 5 ounces of Starbuck's Coffee Frappaccino during her session. She is doing such a good job with her eating and drnking. The goal is to now eliminate her one and only can of Jevity 1.2 (morning) and replace it with an Ensure Plus. We will try this tomorrow morning. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon. Mom Drops Off A Stool Specimen For Culture At Quest This Afternoon ~ Mom dropped off a stool specimen for culture at Quest Lab this afternoon. Dee Comes This Afternoon For Tracy's Physical Therapy & Massage ~ Dee came to give Tracy a massage and to do Physical Therapy with her this afternoon. He began by giving her a massage on the therapy mat, stretching all of her major muscle groups. Then Dee, Linda and Mom got Tracy on her knees over the peanut in quadriped. She tolerated about ten minutes in high kneeling, allowing Dee to stretch her hips and shoulders. This position also is good for weight bearing through Tracy's hips. She really seemed to relax in this position, even though it had been years since we had her in quadriped. Linda Feeds Tracy The Rest Of The Paneer Tikka This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy the remaining 10 ounces of her Paneer Tikka for dinner this evening. She ate it all in about thirty minutes, even though it wasn't one of her favorites! Daily OM : Pattern Of Pain: Withholding ~

Monday, August 29th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Physical Therapy With Linda At Atlantic Rehab This Morning ~ Mom went to Physical Therapy at Atlantic Rehab this morning with Linda. She can not believe she is back at Physical Therapy again! She is really missing her Yoga! Wilmene & Linda Feed Tracy 10 Ounces Of Her Protein Smoothie This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate about 10 ounces of her Protein Smoothie this afternoon. Today's flavor was Nutella! Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon while they listened to music. Linda Feeds Tracy 12 Ounces Of Amy's Ravioli Bowl This Afternoon For Lunch ~ Linda fed Tracy 12 ounces of Amy's Ravioli Bowl with some additional ricotta cheese for lunch this afternoon. She really seemed to like it a lot! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Marcus comes to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. To begin, Marcus stretched and ranged all of Tracy's major muscle groups! He did not use the E-stim this evening. Then, he and Linda transferred Tracy to the peanut therapy ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy did a really good job keeping her head up. Mom & Dad Watch Alphas This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Alphas this evening. It is another one of Mom's favorite summer shows! Fingers crossed that it makes it back for another season. Daily OM: A Self-Created State: Worry ~

Sunday, August 28th, 2011 ~ Tracy Does Not Has Hippotherapy With Susan At Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center In Parkland This Morning ~ Tracy did not have Hippotherapy this morning with Susan in Parkland. Tracy Drinks 10 Ounces Of Protein Smoothie This Afternoon ~ Mom fed Tracy 10 ounces of her Protein Shake in about 35 minutes this afternoon. Mom used Guava yogurt with some Papaya juice which she really seemed to like. She is doing such a good job eating and drinking. Mom & Yovna Feed Tracy Amy's Country Cheddar Bowl For Lunch This Afternoon ~Tracy ate about 6 ounces of Amy's Organic Country Cheddar Bowl for lunch today. Dad Returns From DC This Evening ~ Mom and Tracy were so happy to have Dad back from his trip to DC. It was a very long four days! Tracy Eats 12 Ounces Of Amy's Organic Country Cheddar Bowl For Dinner ~ Tracy ate the last 12 ounces of Amy's Country Cheddar Bowl for dinner this evening in about 30 minutes. She is a rockstar. Mom & Dad Watch Suits This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Suits, one of Mom's favorite shows, this evening. Daily OM: Digging Deep For Healing: Rooting Down ~

Saturday, August 27th, 2011 ~ Mom Skips Hot Yoga This Morning To Heal Her Hip/Adductor Injury ~Mom once again had to skip her favorite Hot Yoga Flow with Erika this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She kicked our asanas! She is such a good instructor, with an eye for detail for proper alignment. What a great way to kick off the weekend! Wilmene & Mom Feed Tracy Her Protein Smoothie For Lunch This Morning ~Wilmene and Mom fed Tracy 12 ounces of her Protein Shake for lunch. Mom made it with protein powder, all of Tracy's supplements, Starbucks Mocha Frappaccino, Nutella, and a banana. Tracy seemed to really like it! Wilmene Feeds Tracy Progresso CHicken Noodle Soup This Evening ~ Tracy ate 11 ounces of Progresso's Chicken Noodle Soup this evening in one hour. She really seemed to enjoy it too! Aunt Diane Comes To Spend The Night With Mom & Tracy This Evening ~ Dad is still at his class in DC so Aunt Diane is spending the night with Mom and Tracy again. Keep your fingers crossed that he returns tomorrow afternoon and that his flight is not canceled due to Hurricane Irene. Daily OM: An Honest Voice: The Fifth Chakra ~

Friday, August 26th, 2011 ~ Mom Skips Pilates Circuit Class With Christine At Wellness In Motion This Morning ~ Mom had to skip Pilates Circuit class with Christine this morning at Wellness In Motion in Lighthouse Point. She is still experiencing hip and adductor pain, and spent the morning sitting on a heating pad. Mom Takes Nana & Nadesha To The Hairdressers This Morning ~ Mom took Nana and Nadesha to the hairdressers this morning in Lake Worth with Kerri at the Hairnet. She was really in dire need of color, cut and highlights. Tracy Drinks Her Vita Veta In A Protein Smoothie This Afternoon ~ Linda made a Protein Smoothie with Lemon Yogurt, Protein Powder, and her vitamins and supplements. She drank it all in about 40 minutes. Linda Feeds Tracy 11 Ounces Of Dinty Moore Beef Stew With Sour Cream This Afternoon ~ Linda fed Tracy 11 ounces of Beef Stew with Sour Cream this afternoon in about 45 minutes. She really seemed to enjoy it too! Linda Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion from Bath and Body Works. MawMaw brought Tracy the body lotion, shower gel, and hand cream. It really smells good! Linda Feeds Tracy Sour Cherry & Peach Tart (Pureed) With Ricotta & Half & Half This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy 6 ounces of Sour Cherry & Peach Tart (pureed) with ricotta cheese and half & half for dessert this evening. She ate it in less than 30 minutes! She really loves this tart! Daily OM: The Mirroring World: We Are Like Nature ~

Thursday, August 25th, 2011 ~ Mom Takes Another Day Off From Hot Yoga To Heal ~Mom skipped Hot Yoga with Emily this morning due to a muscle strain. She is trying ice and rest for relief, and hopes to be back at yoga soon. She added the heating pad to her healing therapy. Wilmene Feeds Tracy 7 Ounces Of Starbucks Coffee Frappaccino For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 7 ounces of Starbucks Coffee Frappaccino for breakfast this morning. She warmed it up which really made it taste so good. Linda Feeds Tracy Her Supplements In A Protein Smoothie Today ~ Mom made Tracy a protein smoothie with all of her supplements in it. She made it with banana yogurt, 1/2 scoop of protein powder, and her vitamins, probiotics, and GI enzymes. She drank it in a little more than an hour. She does not seem to enjoy the banana yogurt as much as the coconut and coffee flavors. Linda Feeds Tracy Veggie Lasagna For Dinner This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy 10 ounces of Veggie Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese and Spinach Souffle an hour for dinner this evening. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands Out By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon. Tracy Eats 8 Ounces Of Sour Cherry Peach Tart For Dessert This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy 8 ounces of Kansas City Sour Cherry and Peach Tart this evening for dessert. Mom pureed it in the Magic Bullet with half and half, ricotta cheese, and whole milk. She really liked it and finished it off in 30 minutes. Aunt Diane Comes To Stay With Mom & Tracy This Evening ~ Dad is taking an AME class in DC/Northern Virginia this weekend and Aunt Diane is staying with Mom and Tracy while he is away. Daily OM : Focus On The Good: Raise Your Vibration ~

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 ~ Mom Takes Another Day Off From Hot Yoga To Heal ~Mom skipped Hot Yoga with Emily this morning due to a muscle strain. She is trying ice and rest for relief, and hopes to be back at yoga soon. She added the heating pad to her healing therapy. MawMaw Leaves For Louisiana This Morning ~ Dad took MawMaw to the airport to catch her return flight to Louisiana this morning. She really seemed to have a good time hanging out with Tracy and the girls. It sure went by fast, as always! Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Teresa This Afternoon At Imperial Point Medical Center ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Teresa this afternoon. Teresa fed Tracy 6 ounces of Eggplant Parmesan with Spinach Souffle this afternoon for lunch. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands Out By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Afternoon ~ Tracy did a good job during her Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. He put E-stim on her neck muscles to help with Neuromuscular Reeducation. She responded well to the protocol that he devised: 5 seconds on and 10 seconds off. Then he and Linda transferred Tracy to the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exericses. Tracy is initiating control in her neck. After her session, Linda and Marcus transferred Tracy back to her chair for Passive Range of Motion exercises. Tracy Eats 12 Ounces Of Here Protein Smoothie For Dinner This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy 12 ounces of Protein Smoothie for dinner this evening. Today's flavor is mocha with Starbucks Mocha Frappaccino, a half of a banana, and Nutella. Yummy! Daily OM : Squirrel Medicine: Affirming An Abundant Future ~

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 ~ Mom Is Nursing A Muscle Strain & Skips Hot Yoga With Emily This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom skipped Hot Yoga with Emily this morning due to a muscle strain. She is trying ice and rest for relief, and hopes to be back at yoga soon. Mom Takes MawMaw To The Hairdressers This Morning ~ Mom took MawMaw to the hairdressers this morning in Lighthouse Point. Linda & Wilmene Feed Tracy Her Protein Smoothie This Afternoon ~ Linda and Wilmene feed Tracy her Protein Smoothie with a spoon this afternoon. She really likes strawberry banana, and even though it took her over an hour to drink it, she finished all 15 ounces. Wilmene & Linda Feed Tracy Amy's Soft Taco With Sour Cream For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Linda fed Tracy Amy's Soft Taco with Sour Cream for lunch this afternoon. She ate all 14 ounces in 30 minutes. Tracy Drinks About 3 Ounces Of Starbucks Frappaccino This Afternoon ~ Tracy drank about 3 ounces of Starbucks Frappaccino in her Nosey cup this afternoon. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands Out By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon. Dee Changes Tracy's Physical Therapy To Saturday Afternoons ~ Dee had to cancel Tracy's Physical Therapy session this afternoon and rescheduled for Saturday at 3 PM. Linda Feeds Tracy This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy a pureed Basil Burger this evening for dinner in about twenty minutes. She really seemed to like it! Daily OM : Learned Self-Reliance: The Negative Effects Of Spoiling Children ~

Monday, August 22nd, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom goes to Hot Yoga this morning with Erika at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She has such amazing energy and her classes are really upbeat and challenging. Wilmene & Yovna Give Tracy A Pedicure & Manicure This Morning ~Wilmene and Yovna gave Tracy a pedicure and manicure this morning. They did clear to give Tracy's nails a break this time. Linda & Wilmene Feed Tracy 7 Ounces Of Her Protein Smoothie This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate about 7 ounces of her Protein Smoothie this afternoon. Today's flavor was Butter Pecan! Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands Out By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon while they listened to music out by the pool. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Marcus comes to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Linda transferred Tracy to the peanut therapy ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy did a really good job keeping her head up. After her therapy, Marcus stretched and ranged all of Tracy's major muscle groups! He did not use the E-stim this evening. Linda Feeds Tracy 12 Ounces Of Eggplant Parmesan With Spinach Souffle This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy 12 ounces of Eggplant Parmesan with Spinach Souffle in 50 minutes this evening. She really seemed to enjoy this delicious Italian dish from Amato's Pizza! Mom, MawMaw, & Dad Have Chinese Foos For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom, MawMaw, and Dad ate Chinese Food for dinner this evening. It was really good! Daily OM: Giving The Gift Of You: Serving Your Community ~

Sunday, August 21st, 2011 ~ Tracy Does Not Has Hippotherapy With Susan At Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center In Parkland This Morning ~ Tracy did not have Hippotherapy this morning with Susan in Parkland. Tracy Drinks 8 Ounces Of Protein Smoothie This Afternoon ~ Mom fed Tracy 8 ounces of her Protein Shake in an hour this afternoon. Mom used She is doing such a good job eating and drinking. Mom, Dad, Tracy, MawMaw, Uncle Johnny, Nana, Nadesha, Aunt Diane, & Emily Go On The Boat This Afternoon ~ It was a beautiful afternoon, perfect for a ride up the Intracoastal on the boat. Everyone enjoyed cruising to Boca Raton, where they picked up Uncle Johnny at Nana's condo dock. We continued north to Spanish River, where we turned around. It was a beautiful cruise, and everyone had a great time. It was great visiting with everyone while cruise up the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway! Mom Feeds Tracy Eggplant Parmesan With Ricotta Cheese For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom fed Tracy some Eggplant Parmesan with Ricotta cheese. She loved it and ate it in about thirty minutes! Mom & Dad Watch Suits This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Suits this evening. Mom loves this new show! Daily OM: Actively Participating: Showing Up For Life ~

Saturday, August 20th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Susanna At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~Mom went to Hot Yoga Flow with Susanna this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She kicked our asanas! She is such a good instructor, with an eye for detail for proper alignment. What a great way to kick off the weekend! Wilmene & Mom Feed Tracy Her Protein Smoothie For Lunch This Morning ~Wilmene and Mom fed Tracy 12 ounces of her Protein Shake for lunch. Mom made it with protein powder, all of Tracy's supplements, Starbucks Mocha Frappaccino, Vanilla Activia with Fiber One, 1/2 banana, and Nutella. Tracy seemed to really like it! It had 25 grams of protein. Nana, Nadesha & Uncle Johnny Visit Us Today ~ It was really nice to see Nana, Nadesha and Uncle Johnny this afternoon. They really enjoyed visiting with MawMaw this afternoon. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Dee This Afternoon ~ Dee came and gave Tracy a massage and did some stretching with her on the mat and the bench. She really did a good job with her trunk control. Mom Feeds Tracy Amy's Teriyaki Bowl With Organic Tofu, Brown Rice, & Broccoli This Evening ~ Tracy ate 14 ounces of Amy's Teriyaki Bowl with Organic Tofu, Brown Rice, and Broccoli this evening in one hour. She really seemed to enjoy it too! Daily OM: Undistracted Energy: Pure Thoughts ~

Friday, August 19th, 2011 ~ Happy Birthday Tiffany! ~ Mom Goes To Pilates Circuit Class With Christine At Wellness In Motion This Morning ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuit class with Christine this morning at Wellness In Motion in Lighthouse Point. It was a lot of fun and pretty challenging. Mom likes the jumping on the reformer. Mom Takes MawMaw To The Hairdressers This Morning ~ Mom took MawMaw to the hairdressers this morning in Lighthouse Point. Tracy Drinks Her Vita Veta In A Protein Smoothie This Afternoon ~ Linda made a Protein Smoothie with Peach Activia Yogurt, Cranberry Pomegranate Juice, Protein Powder, and her vitamins and supplements. She drank half of it earlier and the rest in the evening. Mom Starts Tracy On Her First Dose Of Levaquin This Afternoon ~ Tracy's urine culture was positive for ecoli so the urologist prescribes 500 mg Levaquin Wilmene & Linda Feed Tracy 12 Ounces Of Beef Stew (Progresso) With Sour Cream This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Linda fed Tracy 12 ounces of Beef Stew with Sour Cream this afternoon in 45 minutes. She really seemed to enjoy it too! Daily OM: A Great Teacher: Living Like Water ~

Thursday, August 18th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kate At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga. It was another great class taught by Kate. She always knows just what the class needs and focuses on those areas! Maybe she is psychic! Linda Feeds Tracy Her Supplements In A Protein Smoothie Today ~ Mom made Tracy a protein smoothie with all of her supplements in it. She made it with coconut yogurt, coconut water, protein powder, a banana, and her vitamins, probiotics, and GI enzymes. She drank it in 40 minutes. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Afternoon ~ Tracy did a good job during her Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. He put E-stim on her neck muscles to help with Neuromuscular Reeducation. She responded well to the protocol that he devised: 5 seconds on and 10 seconds off. Then he and Linda transferred Tracy to the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exericses. Tracy is initiating control in her neck. After her session, Linda and Marcus transferred Tracy back to her chair for Passive Range of Motion exercises. Dad Goes To Bikram Hot Yoga In Boca This Evening In Atlanta ~ Dad enjoyed his Bikram Yoga practice this afternoon at Bikram College of India in Atlanta. He sure does enjoy his Bikram yoga practice. Linda Feeds Tracy Veggie Lasagna For Dinner This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy 10 ounces of Veggie Lasagna with sour cream in 30 minutes for dinner this evening. Daily OM : Claiming Our Feelings: Passive Aggressive Behavior ~

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 ~ Dad Leaves For Atlanta Today ~ Dad left for Atlanta this afternoon for the AsMA Site Visit to plan for the upcoming annual meeting next May! Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Teresa This Afternoon At Imperial Point Medical Center ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Teresa this afternoon. Teresa fed Tracy 8 ounces of Mayan Harvest Bake in about 30 minutes. She is doing a really good job swallowing. Teresa gave Tracy a chip (Mediterranean Herb) and she chewed it very well. Linda Works With Tracy's Lip Closure With Nutella On A Spoon ~ Linda worked with Tracy on her lip closure exercises with Nutella on a spoon. She really is working hard to get the Nutella off the roof of her mouth with her tongue. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Afternoon ~ Tracy did a good job during her Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. He put E-stim on her neck muscles to help with Neuromuscular Reeducation. She responded well to the protocol that he devised: 5 seconds on and 10 seconds off. Then he and Linda transferred Tracy to the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exericses. Tracy is initiating control in her neck. After her session, Linda and Marcus transferred Tracy back to her chair for Passive Range of Motion exercises. Tracy Eats 10 Ounces Of Veggie Lasagna With Ricotta For Dinner This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy 10 ounces of Veggie Lasagna with Ricotta for dinner this evening. She really loves Amy's veggie lasagna. Daily OM : The Power Behind Us: Supporters ~

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Emily This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to Emily's Hot Yoga class at Awaken Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is such a good yoga instructor and Mom finally was able to do a head stand without the wall. WooHoo! Mom Takes MawMaw To The Hairdressers This Morning ~ Mom took MawMaw to the hairdressers this morning in Lighthouse Point. Wilmene & Linda Feed Tracy Enchilada Verde With Zucchini & Potatoes This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Linda fed Tracy about 12 ounces of Kashi's Enchilada Verde with zucchini and potatoes with sour cream in about 40 minutes. She had about two ounces of thickened Vitamin Water to clear her palate. Mom Meets Nana & Nadesha At Dr. Davis' This Afternoon ~ Mom met Nana and Nadesha at the pulmonologist this afternoon. He thought that Nana looked good and told her that she can take the oxygen off during the day when she is resting, provided that her oxygen saturation does not fall below 88%. Linda Feeds Tracy Fig Cookies & Cream For Dessert This Afternoon ~ Linda fed Tracy some Newton Fig cookies pureed with cool whip, heavy cream, and milk. She really enjoyed it and ate it in about 20 minutes. Dee Cancels Tracy Physical Therapy This Evening & Reschedules For Saturday Afternoon ~ Dee had to cancel Tracy's Physical Therapy session this afternoon and rescheduled for Saturday at 3 PM. Linda Feeds Tracy 6 Ounces Of Basil Veggie Burger This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy a pureed Basil Burger this evening for dinner in about twenty minutes. She really seemed to like it! Daily OM : In Line With Spirit: Staying On Track ~

Monday, August 15th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom goes to Hot Yoga this morning with Erika at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She has such amazing energy and her classes are really upbeat and challenging. Teresa Feeds Tracy 3 Ounces Of Amy's Organic Enchilada Verde For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Teresa fed Tracy 9 ounces of Amy's Enchilada Verde with Sour Cream during her Speech Therapy session for lunch this afternoon in one hour. Tracy drank about six ounces of coffee Frappuccino without thickener, swallowing well with assistance with lip closure. Linda Feeds Tracy 4 Ounces Of Apples & Cream For Dessert This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy 4 ounces of of Apples and Cream for dessert this afternoon. She really seemed to like it a lot. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Twisted Peppermint lotion this afternoon while they listened to music. Marcus Cancels Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Marcus cancelled Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He plans to come Wednesday and Thursday this week. Linda Feeds Tracy 6 Ounces Of Kashi Mayan Harvest Bake This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy 6 ounces of Mayan Harvest Bake in 40 minutes this evening. She really seemed to enjoy the unique flavors of this organic dish! MawMaw Arrives From Louisiana This Evening ~ We are so excited for MawMaw to be here visiting with us this week. Daily OM: Emerging From The Grey: Ways We Numb Ourselves ~

Sunday, August 14th, 2011 ~ Tracy Has Hippotherapy With Susan At Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center In Parkland This Morning ~ Tracy had Hippotherapy this morning with Susan in Parkland. She had a much better session this morning than last Sunday. She sat up tall and held up her head but did not control it to lower it down. Mom, Dad, Darlene & Tracy Stop For A Starbucks This Morning After Hippotherapy ~ Mom, Dad, Darlene, and Tracy had some chai tea lattes and scones after Hippotherapy this morning. Yummy! What a treat! Tracy Eats 10 Ounces Of Pasta & Ricotta This Afternoon ~ Darlene and Mom fed Tracy 10 ounces of Pasta and Ricotta for lunch in 30 minutes this afternoon. She is doing such a good job eating and drinking. Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Mom and Dad relaxed in the hot tub this evening. It was such a nice night and the water temperature of the pool and the hot tub was perfect. Daily OM: Cosmic Support: The Universe's Plan For You ~

Saturday, August 13th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Erika At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~Mom went to Hot Yoga Flow with Erika this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She kicked our asanas! What a great way to kick off the weekend! Dad Goes To Bikram Hot Yoga In Boca This Morning ~ Dad enjoyed his Bikram Yoga practice this morning at Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. He sure does enjoy his Bikram yoga practice. Wilmene Feeds Tracy 8 Ounces Of Ensure Plus This Morning ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 8 ounces of Ensure Plus this morning in about 40 minutes. This is in place of one of her cans of Jevity 1.2; it replaces 350 calories and 13 grams of protein. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial today. She really enjoys her spa Saturdays. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Beef Pot Pie With Mashed Potatoes & Sour Cream For Lunch ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 12 ounces of Beef Pot Pie with Mashed Potatoes and Sour Cream for lunch. She ate it all in about an hour. Mom Feeds Tracy 8 Ounces Of Michel Angelo's Veggie Lasagna This Evening ~ Mom fed Tracy 8 ounces of Michael Angelo's Veggie Lasagna in an hour this evening. She is really enjoying rediscovering eating! Mom & Dad Watch Prior Episodes Of Their Favorite Summer Shows This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched last week's episodes of their favorite shows this evening. Daily OM: Life Transitions: The Death & Rebirth Of Self ~

Friday, August 12th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Pilates Circuit Class With Christine At Wellness In Motion This Morning ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuit class with Christine this morning at Wellness In Motion in Lighthouse Point. It was a lot of fun and pretty challenging. Mom likes the jumping on the reformer. Tracy Was Too Sleepy To Have Her Morning Ensure Today ~ Tracy was pretty tired and did not wake up to drink her Ensure this morning. Maybe tomorrow. Linda Feeds Tracy Some Beef Pot Pie For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy was still somewhat sleepy during lunch time, and never woke up until around 2 PM. She drank about 6 ounces of Starbucks Frappaccino; coffee and vanilla. Then she ate about 4 ounces of Beef Pot Pie with sour cream! Linda Feeds Tracy 6 Ounces Of Amy's Veggie Loaf For Dinner This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy about 6 ounces of Amy's Veggie Loaf with mashed potatoes, peas and carrots for dinner this evening in 30 minutes. Linda Feeds Tracy 4 Ounces Of Apple Cranberry Cobbler With Cool Whip For Dessert This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy 4 ounces of Apple Cranberry Cobbler with cool whip this evening. She had only one can of Jevity 1.2 in her G-tube today! Mom & Dad Watch Prior Episodes Of Their Favorite Summer Shows This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched last week's episodes of Suits, Burn Notice, & Falling Skies this evening. Great shows! Daily OM: Set Yourself Free: Letting Go Of Perfection ~

Thursday, August 11th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Kate At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga. It was another great class taught by Kate. She always knows just what the class needs and focuses on those areas! Maybe she is psychic! Wilmene Feeds Tracy An Ensure Clinical Strength For Breakfast ~ Wilmene fed Tracy an Ensure Clinical Strength butter pecan flavored drink for breakfast in about 40 minutes, to replace one of her cans of Jevity 1.2. The goal is to get all of Tracy's nourishment by mouth so that we can remove her G-tube. Linda Feeds Tracy Dinty Moore Beef Stew For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate about 12 ounces of Dinty Moore Beef Stew with sour cream and new potatoes for lunch in an hour this afternoon. She really seemed to like it a lot. Mom, Linda & Tracy Meet Uncle Johnny, Nana, & Nadesha At Muvico To See The Help This Afternoon ~ Everyone enjoyd watching The Help this afternoon at Muvico in Pompano. What a great movie! Mom did not read the book, but now really wants to! Tracy seemed to enjoy the movie too! Tracy Eats Apple Cranberry Cobbler With Cool Whip This Evening For A Snack ~ Tracy ate about four ounces of Apple Cranberry Cobbler with cool whip for a snack after the movie this evening. She drank a little whole milk with Simply Thick, but wasn't too thrilled with the thickener. Even though it is not supposed to have any taste, the consistency is a little weird. Mom & Tracy Watch The Republican Debates In Iowa This Evening ~ Mom and Tracy watched the Republican Debates this evening on Fox! Daily OM : You Deserve To Have Your Dreams Come True: Personal Power ~

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 ~ Dad Leaves Bright & Early For His Monthly Meeting In New York ~ Dad left really early this morning for his monthly meeting in NYC at Laguardia. Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She really worked everyone so hard, but thank goodness it wasn't as brutal as previous classes! Mom is pretty sore from the deep tissue massage Marc gave her yesterday! Ouch! Tracy Does Not Want Any Yogurt This Morning ~ Wilmene offered Tracy some Activia this morning but she declined. We'll try again tomorrow morning. Mom bought some Ensure Plus, so we will try to give her that in place of her Jevity. Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy this afternoon with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center. She ate 10 ounces of Amy's Organic Veggie Loaf with mashed potatoes, and peas and carrots. She also drank about 4 and a half ounces of Coffee Frappaccino (unthickened) from a cup. She really likes Starbucks Coffee Frappaccino! Linda Feeds Tracy 4 Ounces Of Apple Cranberry Cobbler With Cool Whip This Afternoon ~ Linda fed Tracy 4 ounces of Apple Cranberry Cobbler with Cool Whip in about thirty minutes. Mom pureed it in the Magic Bullet! Tracy really enjoyed it! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Afternoon ~ Tracy did a good job during her Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. He started the session with Passive Range Of Motion exercises with Tracy in her chair. Then he and Linda transferred Tracy to the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exericses. Tracy is initiating control in her neck. Marcus is planning on using the e-stim next week to incorporate muscle reeducation. Dad Returns Home Very Late From His Meeting In NYC ~ Dad returned late this evening from his monthly meeting in NYC. He had to return via Chicago due to cancelled flights from bad weather in Miami. Daily OM : A Virtuous Cycle: The Ripple Effect ~

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 ~ Happy Birthday MOM! ~ Mom & Dad Go To The Four Seasons In Palm Beach For Couple's Massages & A Day Of Beauty For Mom's Birthday ~ Mom and Dad had a great Couple's Massage and Spa Day at the Four Seasons in Palm Beach. Mom had a Mediterranean aromatherapy massage, an organic facial, and a pedicure and manicure in addition to her couple's massage with Dad. What a relaxing and nurturing day for them both! Wilmene Feeds Tracy 4 Ounces Of Activia For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 4 ounces of Activia with Fiber One for breakfast this morning. She seemed to really enjoy it! Linda & Wilmene Feed Tracy 6 Ounces Of Lobster Bisque With Salmon & Pasta For Lunch Today ~ Wilmene and Linda fed Tracy 6 ounces of Lobster Bisque with pasta and salmon this afternoon. She seemed full after six ounces; it is a very rich bisque! Linda Did Oralmotor Exercises With A Spoon & Nutella This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy some nutella on her spoon to encourage her to close her lips over the spoon. She was approximating her lips and also enjoyed the nutella. Linda gave Tracy a third of a cup of 2% milk to wash down the nutella. Tracy did a good job swallowing the milk (without thickener) with assistance with lip closure. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Meet Nana, Uncle Johnny, Nadesha, Aunt Diane, Jeff, Chip, & Eileen At Sea Watch For Mom's Birthday Dinner This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy met Nana, Uncle Johnny, Nadesha, Aunt Diane, Jeff, Chip and Eileen for Mom's Birthday Dinner at the Sea Watch in Pompano Beach. It was really good, with a beautiful view of the beach, and such a nice change to go to somewhere new! Mom got some really nice presents too! Daily OM : Sustenance For The Soul: Taking Time For Yourself ~

Monday, August 8th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom goes to Hot Yoga this morning with Erika at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She has such amazing energy and her classes are really upbeat and challenging. Teresa Feeds Tracy 3 Ounces Of Amy's Organic Cheese Enchilada For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Teresa fed Tracy 3 ounces of Amy's Cheese Enchilada with Sour Cream during her Speech Therapy session for lunch this afternoon in one hour. Tracy drank about six ounces of coffee Frappuccino without thickener, swallowing well with assistance with lip closure. Teresa wants Wilmene to feed Tracy Ensure or Activia for breakfast in place of Jevity, in addition to her lunch. Linda Feeds Tracy The Remaining Amy's Cheese Enchilada This Afternoon Before Physical Therapy ~ Linda fed Tracy the remaining Amy's Cheese Enchilada with Sour Cream in 35 minutes. Mom added some V8 Southwestern Corn Chowder to give it some additonal flavor. She really liked this dish! After consuming 650 calories by mouth today, Mom decided that Tracy only needed two cans of Jevity 1.2 today! Linda Plays The Keyboard With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Linda helped Tracy with the keyboard this afternoon. She assisted Tracy's finger to hit the key as they light up. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Twisted Peppermint lotion this afternoon while they listened to music. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He began with stretching Tracy's major muscle groups in the chair, since Tracy ate less than an hour previously. He does such a thorough job with Tracy! He and Linda got Tracy transferred to the peanut therapy ball in front of the mirror for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy is working so hard during her therapy sessions! He worked with the Theraband to help increase the resistance with Tracy's neck strengthening exercises. Marcus said that Tracy is doing such a good job initiating head movement and control. Daily OM: Quiet Please!: Taming Monkey Mind In Meditation ~

Sunday, August 7th, 2011 ~ Tracy Has Hippotherapy With Susan At Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center In Parkland This Morning ~ Tracy had Hippotherapy this morning with Susan in Parkland. She was not really into her session today; it was so hot and humid. She was not holding her head up well and her trunk was kind of limp. They had to end the session several minutes early too. Oh well, everyone is entitled to an off day! Mom, Dad, Darlene & Tracy Stop For A Starbucks This Morning After Hippotherapy ~ Mom, Dad, Darlene, and Tracy had some chai tea lattes and scones after Hippotherapy this morning. Yummy! What a treat! Tracy Eats 7 Ounces Of Lobster Bisque With Salmon & Bowtie Pasta This Afternoon ~ Mom and Darlene fed Tracy 7 ounces of Lobster Bisque with Bowtie Pasta & Salmon this afternoon. It took her about 35 minutes to eat it all. Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Mom and Dad relaxed in the hot tub this evening. It was such a nice night and the water temperature of the pool and the hot tub was perfect. Mom & Dad Watch The Two-Hour Finale Of Falling Skies This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the two-hour fnale of Falling Skies this evening. Hope this show comes back again next season! Daily OM: Wisdom Within: The Higher Self ~

Saturday, August 6th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Erika At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~Mom went to Hot Yoga Flow with Erika this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She kicked our asanas! What a great way to kick off the weekend! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial today. She really enjoys her spa Saturdays. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Manicure & Pedicure This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a much-needed manicure and pedicure this morning. She painted her nails a dark purple color. Tracy is officially ready for LSU FOOTBALL! It looks really cool! Tracy Eats 12 Ounces Of Kashi Pesto Pasta Primavera For Lunch Today ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 12 ounces of Kashi Pesto Pasta Primavera for lunch this afternoon. She finished it all in a little over an hour. Even though she is a little sleepy today, she is doing a great job with her eating. Mom Spends The Day Catching Up On Over A Week Of Tracy's Webpage ~ Mom spent most of the afternoon catching up on over a week of Tracy's webpage. Why did she let it go so long? Daily OM: An Invitation To Love: Angel Meditation ~

Friday, August 5th, 2011 ~ Dad Takes The Day Off & He & Mom Go To Bikram Yoga In Boca Raton This Morning ~Mom and Dad went to Bikram Yoga in Boca Raton this morning. It had been over two years since Mom has done Bikram and even longer since she practiced with Dad in West Palm Beach. The room was 104 degrees with 38% humidity! It is so different from Vinyasa! No music, no pose modifications, no drinking unless it is an official water break. Mom really worked her asana off! She decided that Bikram should take the place of waterboarding in POW camps! Mom & Dad Have Lunch In Delray At The Bohemian Bistro This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Bohemian Bistro in Delray this afternoon. Mom had the best arugula and goat cheese salad and Dad enjoyed a caprese salad and blackened dolphin sandwich. Tracy Eats Amy's Organic Macaroni & Cheese For Lunch Today ~ Linda and Wilmene fed Tracy 11 ounces of Amy's Organic Macaroni and Cheese this afternoon for lunch. She ate it in 50 minutes! Great job Tracy! Mom, Dad, Linda, & Tracy Go On The Boat This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, Linda and Tracy went on the boat for a few hours this afternoon. It was a beautiful evening, and everyone really enjoyed being out on the water. Mom & Dad Watch Prior Episodes Of Their Favorite Summer Shows This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched last week's episodes of Suits, Burn Notice, & Falling Skies this evening. Great shows! Daily OM: Universal Messages: Signs ~

Thursday, August 4th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kate At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga. It was another great class taught by Kate. She always knows just what the class needs and focuses on those areas! Maybe she is psychic! Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Teresa At Imperial Point Medical Center This Afternoon ~ Tracy had another awesome Speech Therapy session this afternoon with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center. She ate about an ounce of Mediterranean Chicken with Yellow Squash and Bowtie Pasta during her session. Teresa also fed Tracy about 4 ounces of Coffee Frappaccino without the thickener. She really loves coffee! Linda Feeds Tracy Six Ounces Of Mediterranean Chicken This Afternoon ~ Linda fed Tracy the remainder of her lunch, about six ounces of Mediterranean Chicken this afternoon. She ate it in 30 minutes! Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Coconut Lime Verbena lotion this afternoon while they listened to Eckhart Tolle's Power Of Now audiobook. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Linda got Tracy transferred to the peanut therapy ball in front of the mirror for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy is working so hard during her therapy sessions! He worked with the Theraband to help increase the resistance with Tracy's neck strengthening exercises. Then it was time to stretch Tracy's major muscle groups in the chair. He does such a thorough job with Tracy! Linda Feeds Tracy Macaroni & Cheese For Dinner This Evening ~ Tracy ate about 6 ounces of Amy's Organic Macaroni & Cheese this evening in about 30 minutes. She really seemed to like it a lot. Daily OM : Healing With Hurt: Using Your Pain To Help Others ~

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She really worked everyone so hard, but thank goodness it wasn't as brutal as last week's class! Linda & Wilmene Feed Tracy 12 Ounces Of Raviolis & Meatballs For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Linda and Wilmene fed Tracy 12 ounces of Raviolis with Meatballs & Sourcream in one hour for lunch this afternoon. She really seemed to enjoy it too! Linda Massages Tracys Feet & Hands With Twisted Peppermint Lotion ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Twisted Peppermint lotion this afternoon. She really loves her hand and foot massages. Mom, Linda & Tracy Go To The Movies To See Crazy Stupid Love This Afternoon ~ Mom, Linda and Tracy went to see Crazy Stupid Love this afternoon. It was such a cute and funny movie and everyone enjoyed it. Linda Feeds Tracy Mediterranean Chicken & Yellow Squash With Bowtie Pasta For Dinner This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy Mediterranean Chicken with Bowtie Pasta and Yellow Squash for dinner this evening. She ate 6 ounces in about 20 minutes! Wow! Daily OM : Cultivating The Seed Within: Peace ~

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Emily At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Emily at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a fun and challenging class as always with Emily. Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon At Imperial Point Medical Center ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Teresa this afternoon at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview. Teresa fed Tracy 6 ounces of Tuscan Veggie Lasagna and 1 ounce of Tilapia. She is doing a great job eating pureed meals! Teresa is also feeding Tracy some Starbucks coffee frappaccino without the thickener. Tracy really loves coffee! Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Dee gave Tracy a much-needed massage and then Mom, Linda, and Dee got Tracy prone on the therapy mat for stretching and massage. Tracy tolerated about 15 minutes and then let us know that she was not comfortable. Guess her tummy was letting us know she wanted off of it! Fanancy Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening In Boca Raton ~ Fanancy had a great 90-minute Bikram Yoga practice this evening at Bikram Yoga College of India in Boca Raton. He really enjoys his yoga practice! Daily OM : Surrender Box: A Place For Worries & Fears ~

Monday, August 1st, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom goes to Hot Yoga this morning with Erika at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Mom was pretty sore but Erika's class fixed her up! She sure did feel great after her class. Linda & Wilmene Feed Tracy 12 Ounces Of Tilapia For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Linda and Wilmene fed Tracy 12 ounces of Tilapia with cream corn, mashed potatoes, sour cream, and Southwestern corn chowder for lunch this afternoon in one hour. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Coconut Lime Verbena lotion this afternoon while they listened to Eckhart Tolle's Power Of Now audiobook. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Linda got Tracy transferred to the peanut therapy ball in front of the mirror for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy is working so hard during her therapy sessions! He worked with the Theraband to help increase the resistance with Tracy's neck strengthening exercises. Marcus said that Tracy is doing such a good job initiating head movement and control. Then it was time to stretch Tracy's major muscle groups in the chair. He does such a thorough job with Tracy! Emily Comes To Give Mom & Dad Massages This Evenig ~ Mom and Dad were so stressed out that it took Emily the entire session to get them to relax! She is very good at what she does, and we sure do appreciate it! Daily OM: Staying Conscious: Staying Grounded In A Big City Or A Busy World ~