Friday, August 31st, 2012 ~ Mom Has To Skip Veronica's Hot Yoga Class This Morning ~ Mom hated to skip Veronica's Hot Yoga practice this morning. Her classes are always so challenging and fun. Instead, Mom, Aunt Diane & Uncle Johnny were waiting around to close Nana's condo sale. It has been postponed so many times. Looks like it may happen this afternoon around 3 PM. Mom, Aunt Diane, & Uncle Johnny Go To Starbucks In Mizner Park For Oatmeal & Lattes ~ While they were waiting for the closing, Mom, Aunt Diane, and Uncle Johnny had breakfast at Starbucks in Mizner Park. Their oatmeal is so good. Mom, Aunt Diane & Uncle Johnny Go For A Walk Aound Lighthouse Point This Afternoon ~ Mom, Aunt Diane and Uncle Johnny went for a walk around Lighthouse Point this afternoon. It was really hot and humid with not much of a breeze! Mom, Aunt Diane, & Uncle Johnny Go In The Pool This Afternoon ~ Trying to kill time until the 3 PM closing, Mom, Aunt Diane and Uncle Johnny enjoyed the pool and the sunshine. Tracy, Wilmene & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ The girls enjoyed sitting outside by the pool this afternoon. It was pretty hot and humid, but there was a nice refreshing breeze! Mom, Aunt Diane, Grace, Tracy & Uncle Johnny Go To The Closing Meeting At Balistreri Realty In Boca Raton ~ After hurry up and waiting for about a month, we were finally able to close on Nana's condo. Yay! Tracy Vomits 6 - 8 Ounces This Afternoon ~ Tracy vomited about 6 to 8 ounces this afternoon at the closing . Mom, Dad, Tracy, Aunt Diane, Jeff, Uncle Johnny, Kathy & Tim Go On The Boat For The Blue Moon Rise This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed the blue moon rise this evening on the boat! It was a pretty evening, and they watched the blue moon come up over the ocean by the Hillsboro Lighthouse near the inlet where they anchored. The food and company was the best and the evening flew by! Daily OM : Healing Your Sole: Self-Reflexology ~
Thursday, August 30th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great class this morning with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Kate is one of Mom's favorite yoga instructors ever and Mom loves her classes! Wilmene & Ketlinne Give Tracy A Pedicure This Morning ~ Wilmene and Ketlinne gave Tracy a pretty pedicure this morning. They do such a good job! Tracy, Wilmene & Grace Sit Outside In The Shade This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Wilmene and Grace sit outside by the pool this afternoon. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He spent some time with Tracy on the peanut therapy ball working on trunk and head control strengthening exercises. Tracy did a good job sitting up tall and holding up her head, and then it was time to do passive range of motion and stretching in her bed. Mom Makes Stuffed Chicken Breasts For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom cooked portabello mushroom and mozzarella stuffed chicken breasts with fresh veggie kabobs for dinner this evening. It was really good. Uncle Johnny Spends The Night With Us This Evening ~ Uncle Johnny spent the night with us this evening. Everyone Watches The RNC This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching the RNC and Mitt Romney's speech this evening. Daily OM: The Effect Of Not Doing: When We Don't Take Action ~
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. As always, her classes are very challenging and fun! Her new playlist was also awesome. Wilmene Feeds Tracy 4 Ounces Of Peach Activia Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 4 ounces of Peach Activia yogurt in 10 minutes this afternoon. Mom Calls The Air Conditoner Service Man Out To Replace The Upstairs' Thermostat ~ AAA Allbrands had to replace the upstairs' thermostat because it was malfunctioning. It does not seem fair, because it was replaced about a year and a half ago. They use such cheap components! Ron From Hill-Rom Comes To Service Tracy's Bed ~ Ron, our friend from Hill-Rom came to service Tracy's low air loss, alternating pressure mattress. He checked everything and was impressed at our ability to put the bed back together correctly. He changed the back-up batteries, and lubricated the moving parts. He said that our bed does not look like it is 6 years old! Good genes run in the family! (LOL) Tracy, Wilmene & Grace Spend The Afternoon Outside By The Pool ~ It was a nice day and Tracy, Wilmene and Grace spent the afternoon outside by the pool. Mom & Dad Watch The RNC This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the RNC this evening. Chip and Eileen are there! It takes place all week! Daily OM: Small Steps To Big Change: Making Big Change Easier ~
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Practice This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga ~ Mom enjoyed Keri's Hot Yoga Flow class this morning. It was really hot and humid, and a great class. Mom, Wilmene & Ketlinne Take Apart Tracy's Bed For Cleaning ~ Mom, Wilmene and Ketlinne took apart Tracy's air-loss mattress to clean all of its components this afternoon. There are so many parts to the interior of this bed, it is truly a puzzle. Everything was thoroughly cleaned and put back together. We were so thankful that all the pieces and parts went back together again. It is so fresh and clean now! Mom, Tracy & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ The sun finally came out and it was nice enough to go outside and get some fresh air and sunshine. Tracy and Grace loves sitting outside by the pool. Grace Gives Tracy A Handwarming Massage This Afternoon ~ Tracy really loves her handwarmers with pretty scented lotion. Grace wraps Tracy's lotioned hands in plastic and then dons the handwarmers for some soothing spa time. Mom & Dad Watch The RNC This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the RNC this evening. Chip and Eileen are there! It takes place all week! Daily OM : A Special Goodnight: Creating A Nightly Ritual ~
Monday, August 27th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class this morning with Veronica at Awaken! It was just what the doctor ordered! Wilmene Feeds Tracy 4 Ounces Of Blueberry Activia Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 4 ounces of Blueberry Activia Yogurt in 10 minutes. She is doing a good job with tongue movement and swallowing. Grace Gives Tracy A Handwarming Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a handwarming massage this evening, using Tracy's warming mits and scented lotion. So soothing! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups in her bed and then it was time to transfer Tracy to the peanut therapy ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She is doing a good job with lifting and holding her head up! She works so hard during her therapy sessions! Daily OM: Take Action: The Laboratory Of Life ~
Sunday, August 26th, 2012 ~ Susan Cancels Tracy's Hippotherapy This Morning Due To Tropical Storm Isaac ~ Tropical Storm Isaac has dumped a lot of rain and wind on South Florida this morning, cancelling Tracy's Hippotherapy session. We are hunkering down for more of the same for the rest of the day and night. Praying that the storm loses strength and does not hit New Orleans, Louisiana. Grace Gives Tracy A Handwarming Massage ~ Grace gives Tracy a warming hand massage this afternoon. Tracy sure does love her handwarmers. Mom Goes To Yin Yoga This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom decided to go to Bianca's Yin Yoga class this afternoon. It was just what she needed: to deep breath, relax and stretch! Awesome class! Mom & Dad Watch Huckabee This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Huckabee this evening. He always has such a good show! Tropical Storm Isaac Continues To Ravage Florida With Strong Winds & Lots Of Rain Today ~ Tropical storm Isaac continued to ravage south Florida with lots of heavy wind and rain. It is scary the amount of rain that we have endured, and it is only the beginning. Hopefully, we will not be flooded out! Daily OM: Every Step Is Forward: Not Going Back ~
Saturday, August 25th, 2012 ~ Happy Birthday Grace! ~ Mom Goes To Erika's Hot Yoga Flow This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Flow practice with Erika at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Her classes are always hot and challenging. Dad Goes To Ron's 11:30 Bikram Yoga Practice This Morning ~ Dad went to Ron's Bikram Yoga class this morning at Bikram Yoga of Boca this morning. He sure does love his Bikram yoga practice. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. Her skin/complexion has improved since she has been on the Dostinex. Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Brow This Afternoon ~ Wilmene shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does such a good job with Tracy's brows! Dee Comes To Do Massage & Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee spent some time massaging Tracy's major muscle groups on the therapy mat before he and Mom transferred Tracy on the therapy bench for some trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She did a great job with her Physica Therapy session this afternoon. l ~ Mom, Tracy & Dad Go To The Raleigh's For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom, Dad & Tracy had a fun evening at the Raleigh's for dinner. Judy made the most delicous lasagna with a yummy salad and some steamed asparagus. It was so good and so much fun to get out for the evening with good friends and delicious food. ~ Daily OM : Poetry In Motion: Moving Our Body ~
Friday, August 24th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Veronica this morning. Her classes are always so challenging and fun. Mom Goes To Lake Worth For Her Monthly Hair Appointment This Morning ~ It is always fun to go to the Hair Net for hair appointments with Keri. Mom sure does miss her side kicks, Nana and Nadesha! :(( Mom Surprises Grace With A Birthday Cake & Pretty Chrysocolla Stone Pendant For Her Birthday This Afternoon ~ Grace was so surprised when Mom brought home an ice cream birthday cake and present for Grace's birthday! She loved her chrysocolla pendant too, whose stone is healing for neck spasms, and chakra clearing. Wilmene Feeds Tracy 4 Ounces Of Strawberry Activia Yogurt In 14 Minutes This Afternoon ~ Tracy did a good job eating her 4 ounces of Strawberry Activia in 14 minutes. Tracy, Wilmene & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ The girls enjoyed sitting outside by the pool this afternoon. It was pretty hot and humid, but there was a nice refreshing breeze! Daily OM : A Chance To Contribute: Disarming The Know-It-All ~
Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great class this morning with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Kate is one of Mom's favorite yoga instructors ever and Mom loves her classes! Tracy, Wilmene & Grace Sit Outside In The Shade This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Wilmene and Grace sit outside by the pool this afternoon. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He spent some time with Tracy on the peanut therapy ball working on trunk and head control strengthening exercises. Tracy did a good job sitting up tall and holding up her head, and then it was time to do passive range of motion and stretching in her bed. Daily OM: Disapproving Faces: Not Everybody Will Like You ~
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Bianca's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow practice with Bianca, subbing for Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a really fun class, very karmic, and good tunes too! Grace Gives Tracy A Warming Hand Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a warming hand massage this afternoon with scented lotion. She loves her warming hand massages. Tracy, Wilmene & Grace Spend The Afternoon Outside By The Pool ~ It was another nice day and Tracy, Wilmene and Grace spent the afternoon outside by the pool. Daily OM: Traveling Companions: Birds Fly In A V ~
Tuesday, August 21st, 2012 ~ Mom Meets Ramona At Bikram Yoga Of Boca This Morning For Cheryl's Class ~ Mom met Ramona in Boca for a Bikram yoga practice with Cheryl this morning. It was fun to go to Bikram during the week and not on a Saturday! It was 105 degrees in the yoga room. Grace Gives Tracy A Handwarming Massage This Afternoon ~ Tracy really loves her handwarmers with pretty scented lotion. Grace wraps Tracy's lotioned hands in plastic and then dons the handwarmers for some soothing spa time. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with passive range of motion exercises and then it was time to get Tracy positioned on the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She did a good job sitting up tall on the peanut ball and working on holding up her head. Daily OM : We Are Beings Of Light: Beyond The Physical ~
Monday, August 20th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Diane's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class this morning with Diane, eho was subbing for Veronica, at Awaken! It was just what the doctor ordered! Tracy, Mom, Wilmene, & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ The girls sat outside by the pool this afternoon. It was a little warm, but thank goodness there was a breeze today! Grace Gives Tracy A Foot Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a foot massage this afternoon, using Into The Wild scented lotion. Grace Gives Tracy A Handwarming Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a handwarming massage this evening, using Tracy's warming mits and scented lotion. So soothing! Mom Makes Homemade Pizza This Evening ~ Mom made a delicious homemade pizza this evening with all fresh ingredients. It was so good! Mom & Dad Watch Alphas This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Alphas this evening. It will be so nice when the Fall season starts up again, and all of the favorite shows are back! Daily OM: Staying In Pain: Stuck In The Mud ~
Sunday, August 19th, 2012 ~ Happy Birthday Tiffany ~ Mom, Dad, & Grace Take Tracy To Hippotherapy With Susan At Sand & Spurs This Morning ~ Tracy was happy to be back to her Hippotherapy with Chubby at Sand & Spurs this morning. She sat up tall on Chubby and did a great job holding up her head. Dad Decides To Try Skipping Yogurt For A Few Days With Tracy This Week ~ Tracy is taking a break from yogurt for a few days this week, to see if she does better with her vomiting. Tracy & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy and Grace sat outside by the pool in the sunshine this afternoon. Mom & Dad Go In The Hot Tub This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad went in the hot tub this afternoon. The temperature was perfect, and it felt good to relax for a change. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Falling Skies This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watch Falling Skies on the Sci Fi network this evening. It is a summer feature which has its season finale next week; it is pretty good! Tracy Is Very Vocal All Day Today ~ Tracy was very vocal all day and into this evening. Daily OM: Freeing Up Energy: Healing What Hurts ~
Saturday, August 18th, 2012 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning At Bikram of Boca ~