Saturday, December 31st, 2011 ~ New Year's Eve & Mom & Dad's 32nd Wedding Anniversary ~ Mom Skips Hot Yoga This Morning Due To Her Hip Hurting Her ~ Mom decided to take the day off and rest her hip this morning. She has been hitting the hot tub and applying moist heat to her right hip and inguinal area. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Eggplant Parmesan With Sour Cream For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 12 ounces of Eggplant Parmesan for lunch this afternoon. She mixed two tablespoons of sour cream with the eggplant. Mom & Dad Go For A Ride On The Little Boat This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad went for a long ride in the little Sea-Doo this afternoon. It was such a pretty day, and there were a lot of boats out in the area. Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee canceled Tracy's Physical and Massage Therapy with Tracy this afternoon due to the New Year's Eve holiday. He will be back next Saturday to work with Tracy.Mom, Dad, Tracy, & MawMaw Watch Bowl Games & Wait For The Ball To Drop This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and MawMaw watched the college football bowl games this evening, waiting for the ball to drop this evening. It's Mom and Dad's 32nd wedding anniversary today! WooHoo!Daily OM: Healing Our Bodies : Touch ~

Friday, December 30th, 2011 ~ Tracy Eats Oatmeal With Pureed Fruit For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy ate Oatmeal with pureed Fruit and Yogurt for breakfast this morning. She coughed a little, and Dad thinks she may have aspirated again. He gave her a Xopenex breathing treatment as a precautionary measure. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga In Boca This Morning ~ Dad had a great Bikram Yoga class this morning at Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. He really enjoys his Bikram yoga practice. Mom Skips Hot Yoga & Pilates Circuit This Morning Due To Right Hip Pain ~ Mom had to skip Pilates Circuit and Hot Yoga this morning due to chronic right hip pain. She is really missing her Hot Yoga practice, and is anxious about her doctor's appointment next Monday. Tracy Eats Spicy Chicken & Eggplant For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate Spicy Chicken and Eggplant for lunch this afternoon. She is slowly but surely getting back to eating her lunch.24-7! Mom, Dad, MawMaw & Tracy Watch College Bowl Games This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, MawMaw and Tracy watched the college bowl games this evening, then Mom and Dad hit the hot tub for some rest and relaxation. The heat really helps Mom's hip feel better. Daily OM: A Whole New World: Reading For Pleasure ~

Thursday, December 29th, 2011 ~ Mom Skips Hot Yoga This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom skipped her Hot Yoga practice with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is still nursing her hip injury, and is trying some exercises in the pool, hot tub therapy, and the hip stabilization exercises that her Physical Therapist recommended. Tracy Eats Hormel Beef Steak Tips For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate Hormel Beef Steak Tips for lunch this afternoon. It took her about thirty minutes to finish her lunch. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with stretching and passive range of motion exercises while Tracy was seated in her chair. Then Marcus and Mom transferred Tracy to the peanut ball for head and trunk strengthening exercises. Tracy did a great job holding up her head while stabilizing her trunk on the peanut. She is working really hard during her Physical Therapy sessions. Tracy Eats Dannon Coffee Yogurt For Dinner This Evening ~ Tracy ate 6 ounces of Dannon Coffee Yogurt for dinner this evening. Daily OM : The Wind: The Breath Of The Universe ~

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Physical Therapy At Atlantic Rehab This Morning ~ Mom went to Atlantic Rehab for a Physical Therapy evaluation this morning. Kurt did an evaluation on Mom's right hip and recommended that she go to see an orthopedic surgeon for an evaluation. He thinks it is joint and not muscle or tendon, which may mean that Mom will need an arthrogram MRI. Fingers crossed that she does not need surgery, and that it is something simple that will heal soon. Tracy Eats Amato's Lasagna With Sour Cream For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 12 ounces of Amato's Lasagna this afternoon for lunch. She is eating again, but taking at least an hour to finish. Tracy Does Not Have Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not have Physical Therapy this afternoon. Marcus plans to come tomorrow afternoon to do Physical Therapy with Tracy. Tracy Eats Chi-Chi's Salsa Chicken For Dinner This Evening ~ Tracy ate 12 ounces of Chi-Chi's Salsa Chicken for dinner this evening. It took her about 43 minutes to finish. MawMaw Arrives From Louisiana This Afternoon ~ MawMaw arrived from Louisiana this afternoon. It is so nice to see her and spend some quality time with her. Mom, Dad, & MawMaw Order Ribs & Salads From Bonefish Macs For Dinner This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed Bonefish Macs for dinner this evening. The ribs and Crusted Pecan Chicken Salad are really good! Daily OM : Flying Home: Free Of Gravity ~

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 ~ Dad Is Off This Week From Work ~ Mom takes another day off from Yoga while Dad goes to Bikram Hot Yoga in Boca Raton. He sure does love his Bikram yoga practice. Tracy Goes Outside By The Pool For Some Sunshine With Mom & Dad ~ Tracy, Wilmene, Darlene, Mom & Dad were out by the pool enjoying the sunshine and the hot tub. It was a pretty day, with lots of sunshine! Tracy Eats Steak Tips & Mashed Potatoes For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 12 ounces of Hormel Steak Tips with Mashed Potatoes for lunch this afternoon. Tracy Does Not Have Speech Therapy This Week ~ Tracy did not have Speech Therapy with Teresa today. In fact, Teresa is off this week for holiday break. We hope to be back on track next week. .Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came this evening to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. She seemed to be feeling much better, so Marcus used the peanut ball for her therapy session. Tracy did a good job holding up her head and managing her trunk control. All in all, she had a very good session. Tracy Refuses Strawberry Activia This Evening For Dinner ~ Darlene tried to feed Tracy strawberry Activia for dinner this evening but she refused it. She is still coughing and not interested in eating. Valuable Information: The Message Of Pain ~

Monday, December 26th, 2011 ~ Mom Skips Yoga Again Today Due To Right Hip Pain ~ Mom is still having a problem with her right hip. She decided to take a break from Hot Yoga again today. Tiffany & Mom Enjoy The Pool & The Hot Tub This Morning ~ Mom and Tiffany enjoyed hanging out by the pool and the hot tub this morning. It was a beautiful day, perfect for the pool! Tracy Eats Eggplant Parmesan ith Sour Cream This Afternoon For Lunch ~ Tracy ate eggplant parmesan for lunch this afternoon. Wilmene added two tablespoons of sour cream which adds some calories and flavor. Tracy, Wilmene, & Darlene Spend Some Time Outside By The Pool ~ Tracy joined Tiffany and Mom outside on the patio by the pool. She is solar powered and loves the sun too! Mom, Tiffany, Chip & Eileen Go For A Walk Around Lighthouse Point This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tiffany, Chip and Eileen went for a long walk around Lighthouse Point this afternoon. It was a beautiful day, and everyone took advantage of the sunshine and low humidity. Tiffany Leaves For Home This Evening ~ Dad took Tiffany to the airport for her return trip to DC this evening. The weekend flew by, and we all miss her already! Tracy Eats Dannon Coffee Yogurt For Dinner This Evening ~ Tracy ate 6 ounces of Dannon Coffee Yogurt for dinner this evening. Daily OM: Feeling Our Words: Words Have Weight ~

Sunday, December 25th, 2011 ~ Merry Christmas To All ~ Mom & Yousie Get Tracy Showered & Ready For Christmas Day ~ Mom and Yousie got Tracy showered and ready for Christmas day! Tracy Eats Pureed Lasagna This Afternoon For Lunch ~ Tracy ate Amato's Lasagna (pureed) for lunch this afternoon. She is eating about one meal a day, sometimes two. She is not eating breakfast, however, is getting Ensure Plus in her tube. Nana, Nadesha, Aunt Diane & Jeff Come For Christmas This Afternoon ~ Nana, Nadesha, Aunt Diane, & Jeff came for Christmas this afternoon. Uncle Johnny, Vincente, and Silverio joined us after all of his Masses were done. Chip, Eileen, Terri, Allen, Gage, & Maria Come Over For Christmas Mass This Evening ~ Chip, Eileen, Terri, Allen, Gage, and Maria came over for Christmas Mass this afternoon. Uncle Johnny said Mass in the living room in front of the Christmas tree! It was really nice! Everyone Enjoys Christmas Dinner This Evening ~ Mom, Tiffany, & Dad cooked filet mignon and stuffed lobster tails for dinner this evening. Jeff and Diane brought lasagna and eggplant parmesan, and salad and rolls for dinner. Everyone Opens Their Christmas Presents This Evening ~ It took two hours fro everyone to open their Christmas presents this evening. Everyone really enjoyed thier presents and had a good time opening them! Daily OM: Nurturing The Spirit Year Round: Learning From The Holidays ~

Saturday, December 24th, 2011 ~ Christmas Eve ~ Mom Skips Hot Yoga This Morning Due To Her Hip Hurting Her ~ Mom decided to take the day off and rest her hip this morning Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee canceled Tracy's Physical and Massage Therapy with Tracy this afternoon due to the Christmas holiday. He will be back next Saturday to work with Tracy. Mom, Tiffany & Tracy Make Cookies This Afternoon ~ The girls made Toll House chocolate chip cookies this afternoon to bring on the boat. Everyone must have enjoyed them, because they weren't many left! Everyone Goes On The Boat This Evening To Look At The Christmas Decorations In Royal Palm & Boca Raton ~ Everyone enjoyed cruising on the Intracoastal and seeing all of the pretty Christmas decorations this evening. They enjoyed eating light hors d'oeuvres and Christmas cookies while they listened to Christmas music this evening. It was so much fun! Daily OM: The Friend We Want To Be : Evaluating Our Relationships ~

Friday, December 23rd, 2011 ~ Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga In Boca This Morning ~ Dad had a great Bikram Yoga class this morning at Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. He really enjoys his Bikram yoga practice. Mom Goes To Pilates Circuit Class At Wellness In Motion In Lightouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuit class with Christine at Wellness In Motion in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class, very challenging, and lots of fun! Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Class At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. The room was so hot and toasty and Veronica worked us pretty hard! Tracy Eats Cheese Manicotti With Meat Sauce For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate Cheese Manicotti with meat sauce this afternoon for lunch. She is slowly but surely getting back to eating her lunch. Tiffany Arrives This Evening From Northern Virginia For The Christmas Weekend ~ Everyone was so happy to see Tiffany when she arrived home this morning for Christmas. They watched Love Actually and Christmas Vacation this evening. Daily OM: No Reason To Worry: Feeling Under The Weather ~

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 ~ Winter Solstice Arrives At 12:30 PM ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Yoga practice with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Mom loves Kate's classes; she is one of Mom's favorite instructors. Tracy's Speech Therapy With Teresa Is Cancelled This Afternoon At Imperial Point Medical Center In Bayview ~Mom cancelled Tracy's Speech Therapy with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview this afternoon. Tracy is eating a little bit, but is not back to her three meals a day yet. She is still coughing, although it is less than it was several days ago. Her pulse oximetry is 98 to 99 percent, and her heart rate has returned to normal. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with stretching and passive range of motion exercises while Tracy was seated in her chair. Then Marcus and Mom transferred Tracy to the peanut ball for head and trunk strengthening exercises. Tracy did a great job holding up her head while stabilizing her trunk on the peanut. She is working really hard during her Physical Therapy sessions. Tracy, Mom & Dad Watch The X Factor Season Finale This Evening ~ Mom, Tracy and Dad watched the finale of the X Factor this evening. They were so happy to see Melanie Amaro win the 5 million dollar recording contract! She is from Sunrise, which is down the street from where we live. Daily OM : Uplifting Showers: Rainy-Day Ideas ~

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Fusion Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Fusion class with Keri this morning at Awaken. Keri is a very motivating and creative instructor and Mom loves her classes too. Tracy Eats Her Oatmeal For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy was not in the mood to eat her oatmeal for breakfast, so she ate it a little later this afternoon. It is taking her longer to eat, but at least she is eating again. It Is Too Cool & Breezy To Go Outside This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Darlene tried to take Tracy outside for some sunshine and fresh air this afternoon. It was too cool and breezy, so they decided to stay inside today. Daily OM : Healing Past Hurt: Our Evolving Language ~

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 ~ Tracy Does Not Eat Her Eggbeaters With Cheese This Morning ~ Tracy was not in the mood to eat the Eggbeaters with Cheese that Mom made for her this morning. She was pretty sleepy too. Mom is still giving Tracy Ensure via her G-tube until she feels ready to eat again. She is not receiving any more breathing treatments, since her pulse ox is 99%. Mom Goes To Emily's Yin Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~ Mom had a great Yin Hot Yoga practice this morning with Emily at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio. She was a little sore after her massage last evening, so Yin Yoga was just what she needed. Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Yoga Flow This Afternoon ~ Mom went back to Awaken Hot Yoga Studio for Kate's one hour class at 1 PM. She is one of Mom's favorite instructor, and she loves her class. Tracy Does Not Have Speech Therapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not have Speech Therapy with Teresa today. Mom cancelled it because Tracy was not feeling ready to go back yet. She was still coughing, sleepy, and not ready to eat. Darlene Feeds TracyThe Remaining Eggbeaters With Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese For Dinner This Evening ~ Tracy ate the remaining Eggbeaters with Cheese this evening. Even though it took her longer than usual to eat it, she was able to finish the remainig 7 ounces. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came this evening to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. She seemed to be feeling much better, so Marcus used the peanut ball for her therapy session. Tracy did a good job holding up her head and managing her trunk control. All in all, she had a very good session. As You Believe: Create Completeness ~

Monday, December 19th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Erika's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to Erika's Hot Vinyasa Yoga class this morning after taking the weekend off. She was well overdue for her yoga practice. Mom Goes To The Rand Eye Institute With Nana For Her Appointment With Dr. Danzig ~ Mom had an appointment with Dr. Danzig at the Rand Eye Institute for a second opinion with the retina specialist. They were there for three hours! Tracy's Physical Therapy With Marcus Is Postponed Until Tuesday Evening ~ Marcus postponed Tracy's Physical Therapy session this evening until tomorrow evening. Darlene Feeds Tracy Dannon Coffee Yogurt This Evening ~ Tracy ate 6 ounces of Dannon Coffee Yogurt this evening. It took her about 27 minutes to eat it all. It was the first thing Tracy has eaten by mouth since December 13th. We are going to reinstate her eating at a very slow pace. Emily Comes To Give Mom & Dad A Massage This Evening ~ Emily came to give Mom and Dad a massage this evening. They were so tight, a bundle of knots! Seasonal stress! Daily OM: Returning Home: Open Heart ~

Sunday, December 18th, 2011 ~ Mom Cancels Tracy's Hippotherapy This Morning ~ Mom had to cancel Tracy's Hippotherapy session this morning because she is still not feeling well enough to ride. Looks like we will wait until after the first of the year to resume her Hippotherapy. Dad Gives Tracy A Xopenex Breathing Treatment This Morning ~ Dad gave Tracy a Xopenex breathing treatment this morning. She seems to be feeling a little bit better today, but she is not 100 percent yet. Mom, Dad & Yousie Bring Tracy Outside For Some Sunshine This Afternoon ~ Tracy enjoyed some sunshine outside by the pool this afternoon. The wind actually subsided for an hour so Tracy could catch up on her tanning. Tracy Is Still Getting All Of Her Nutrition Via Her G-Tube Since Her Possible Aspiration Last Weekend ~ Tracy is still getting all of her nutrition via her G-tube since her possible aspiration last Sunday. We will try tomorrow to feed her orally; hopefully she will be feeling like eating. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Patriots Beat The Broncos This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched the New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos this evening. Looks like Tebow was not able to pull off another miracle finish this time! Mom & Dad Order Thai Food From Tamarind This Evening ~ Mom and Dad enjoyed Thai food from Tamarind this evening. They have the best Thai food anywhere! Daily OM: Beings Of Light: Human Angels ~

Saturday, December 17th, 2011 ~ Dad Gives Tracy A Breathing Treatment (Xopenex) This Morning ~ Tracy's pulse oximetry was decreasing again early this morning when Dad gave her her morning meds at around 7:30 AM, so they decided to give Tracy another breathing treatment and some oxygen (3 Liters per nasal cannula). Tracy is still not feeling that well today, and Mom decided to not resume her eating by mouth yet. We hope she feels up to it soon. Yousie Works With Wilmene To Learn Tracy's Daily Routine This Morning ~ Wilmene is training Yousie this morning to familiarize her with Tracy's routine. She is going to be working with Tracy on Saturday mornings and Sundays. Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical and Massage Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He spent some time massaging Tracy's major muscle groups, and he and Dad got Tracy prone on the therapy mat for chest physiotherapy. She had some really good coughs, and her lungs sounded clear after about 40 minutes in prone position. Tracy seemed to relax and get comfortable on her tummy, and tolerated this position very well. Daily OM: In Line With Spirit : Staying On Track Spiritually ~

Friday, December 16th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Class At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. The room was so hot and toasty and Veronica worked us pretty hard! Mom Picks Up Nadesha & Nanan And Heads To The Hairnet In Lake Worth For Hair Appointments This Afternoon ~ Mom picked up Nana and Nadesha and they headed north to Lake Worth for hair appointments. They were well over due! Tracy Is Still Getting All Of Her Nutrition Vis Her G-Tube ~ Tracy is still not back to her old self, and is getting all of her nutrition via her G-tube for the third day. Dad, Darlene & Tracy Go To Cleveland Clinic To Get Tracy's Baclofen Pump Refilled This Afternoon ~ Dad and Darlene took Tracy to the Cleveland Clinic to get her Baclofen pump refilled. She gets her pump refilled about every 5 months, instead of every 3 weeks, as she did when she first got her pump implanted in 2004. Daily OM: Spider Energy: Weaving Your Life ~

Thursday, December 15th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Yoga practice with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Mom loves Kate's classes; she is one of Mom's favorite instructors. ~ Mom Stays For Diane's Hot Yoga Fusion This Morning ~Mom stayed for Diane's Hot Yoga Fusion class this morning. She definitely needed some extra Yoga loving this morning. Tracy's Speech Therapy With Teresa Is Cancelled This Afternoon At Imperial Point Medical Center In Bayview ~Mom cancelled Tracy's Speech Therapy with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview this afternoon. Tracy is still not eating anything and is not up to par yet. We were relieved to hear that all of her test results were normal. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with working on head and trunk control with Tracy on the therapy peanut. Tracy did a great job holding up her head while stabilizing her trunk on the peanut. Marcus did some chest physiotherapy with Tracy, using the massager on her back to break up some of her chest congestion. She is coughing more productively and seems to be feeling better today. Daily OM : Two Sides Of The Same Moon: Ritual Moon ~

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 ~ Happy Birthday Elizabeth! ~ Tracy's Oxygen Saturation Decreases This Morning ~ Tracy was coughing a lot during the evening and her Oxygen saturation decreased early this morning. Dad gave her a Xopenex nebulizer treatment early this morning and some Guaifenesin to help with her right lower lobe congestion. He then gave her 3 liters of continuous oxygen via nasal cannula to help with her Oxygen saturation. Mom contacted Dr. Williams for orders for a Chest X-ray and some blood work. Dad Cancels His Flight To Laguardia This Morning ~ Dad cancelled his monthly flight to Laguardia for his meeting, to stay close by for Tracy. Tracy Gets All Of Her Nutrition Via Her G-Tube Today ~ Tracy is not eating anything today and is getting all of her nutrition via her G-tube, because she is still having some respiratory issues. Mom Skips Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom skipped her Hot Yoga class this morning to stay with Tracy. Mom, Dad, Darlene & Tracy Go To North Broward Medical Center For Labs & Chest X-ray ~ Mom, Dad, and Darlene went to North Broward Medical Center to get her chest x-ray and labs drawn. We will keep you updated on her results. Tracy Does Not Have Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Marcus cancelled Tracy's Physical Therapy this evening, and plans to come tomorrow evening. Daily OM : As Good As Your Word: Promises ~

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Diane's Hot Yoga Fitness Fusion Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Fitness Fusion practice this morning with Diane at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio. It was a lot of fun, with many new variations on the poses. She even did some plyometrics. Whew! Wilmene & Darlene Feed Tracy Brad Pitt Gritts For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy ate about 10 ounces of Brad Pitt Grits with her Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. Tracy Does Not Have Speech Therapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not have Speech Therapy with Teresa today. Mom cancelled it so that they could attend the Baby Jesus Shower at St. Lucy's Church in Highland Beach. The gifts are donated to support st. Mary's Catholic Church in Pahokee. Mom, Tracy, Darlene, Wilmene, Aunt Diane, Jeff, Nana, & Nadesha Go To Uncle Johnny's Baby Jesus Shower At St. Lucy's Church In Highland Beach This Afternoon ~ Everyone enjoyed the Baby Jesus Shower at St. Lucy's Church in Highland Beach this afternoon! The parishoners donated many beautiful clothes and toys for the children and families of St. Mary's Church in Pahokee. Darlene Feeds Tracy Hormel Beef Pot Roast For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate about 12 ounces of Hormel Beef Pot Roast for lunch today. She ate it all in about 27 minutes. Dad Gives Tracy A Breathing Treatment Every Eight Hours Throughout The Night ~ Tracy's pulse oximetry dipped into the low 90s and high 80s this evening so Dad and Mom gave Tracy xopenex treatments during the night. They also put her on oxygen (3 liters) per nasal cannula during the night. Daily OM : Constructive Connections: Sharing With Your Neighbors ~

Monday, December 12th, 2011 ~ Wilmene & Darlene Feed Tracy J Lo Butt Eggbeaters This Morning With Her Ensure Plus For Breakfast ~ Darlene and Wilmene fed Tracy J Lo Butt Eggbeaters for breakfast this morning. She finished them off in about 27 minutes! Tiffany Takes Mom To Reagan Airport Very Early This Morning For Her Return Flight ~ Mom got on an early flight this morning for her return trip to Miami. She had a great time with Tiffany and they got so much done in her condo! Wilmene & Darlene Feed Tracy Amy's Veggie Lasagna For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy really enjoyed Amy's Veggie Lasagna for lunch this afternoon. She really likes Italian food. Tracy's Physical Therapy With Marcus Is Postponed Until Tuesday Evening ~ Marcus postponed Tracy's Physical Therapy session this evening until tomorrow evening. Darlene Feeds Tracy The Remaining Thai Peanut Noodles For Dinner This Evening ~ Tracy ate the remaining 6 ounces of Thai Peanut Noodles for dinner this evening. She is consuming about 1250 calories a day and about 60 grams of Protein. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Once Upon A Time This Evening ~ Mom and Dad are enjoying watching Once Upon A Time this evening. What a great show, created by the writers of Lost. Daily OM: Rhythmic Sleep: Natural Cycles Of Sleep ~

Sunday, December 11th, 2011 ~ Wilmene Feeds Tracy Lady GaGa Oatmeal With Her Ensure Plus For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Lady GaGa Oatmeal for breakfast with her Ensure Plus this morning. She ate it all in about 40 minutes. Tracy's Hippotherapy Is Cancelled This Morning Due To Rainy Weather ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy is cancelled this morning with Susan at Sand & Spurs in Pompano Beach. It was raining and so windy with gusts up to 25 mph! In addition, Mom is away, so Dad did not want to go to Hippotherapy without her. Looks like we will try again next week. Tracy Vomits About 6 Ounces This Morning ~ Tracy vomited about 6 ounces this morning during her bath. She coughed and then vomited. We are hoping that she did not aspirate any, and only time will tell. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Thai Peanut Noodles For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 12 ounces of Thai Peanut Noodles for lunch this afternoon. She ate it all in about 40 minutes. Mom & Tiffany Meet Liz, Mary, Mary Katherine & Windy This Afternoon At The Nutcracker At The Kennedy Center In Georgetown ~ Mom, Tiffany, Liz, Mary, Mary Katherine, and Windy had a great time at the American Ballet Nutcracker this afternoon at the Kennedy Center in Georgetown. After the show, they met Gloria and her two daughters, Samantha and Katherine at Clydes in Georgetown for an early dinner. What a great day! Daily OM: Healing The Past: Fire Meditation ~

Saturday, December 10th, 2011 ~ Mom & Tiffany Go Shopping For Apartment Organizers This Morning ~ Tiffany and Mom went shopping for closet organizers and other necessities this morning at Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond. They have the weekend to get everything done, so full speed ahead. Dad Goes To Bikram In Boca Raton This Morning ~ Dad had a great Bikram yoga practice this morning at Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. He loves his Bikram Yoga practice. Wilmene & Darlene Brad Pitt Grits For Breakfast With Her Ensure Plus This Morning ~ Wilmene and Darlene fed Tracy Brad Pitt Cheesey Salsa Grits with her Ensure Plus this morning for breakfast. It took her about twenty-four minutes to finish off everything! Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical and Massage Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He spent some time massaging Tracy's major muscle groups, and then it was time to apply Tracy's estim to her wrist abductors, which really seemed to make a difference. The botox did not achieve the results we had hoped for this time, so Dee is trying to work specifically on Tracy's wrists and fingers. Next, Dee and Dad transferred Tracy to the therapy bench for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy is doing a great job during her therapy sessions. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Hormel Chicken Chipotle Pasta For Dinner This Evening ~ Tracy ate Hormel Chicken Chipotle Pasta for dinner this evening. She ate 12 ounces in about 40 minutes. Dad & Tracy Watch The Heisman Trophy Presentation This Evening ~ Dad & Tracy watched the Heisman Trophy presentation this evening. Mom and Tiffany watched it in Northern Virginia. Daily OM: Honoring Life Changes : Blessing Way ~

Friday, December 9th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Class At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. The room was so hot and toasty and Veronica worked us pretty hard! Tracy Eats J Lo Butt Eggbeaters For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Mom's creation: J Lo Butt Eggbeaters with 8 ounces of Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. It took her about 28 minutes to eat it all! Dad Takes Mom To The Airport To Catch Her Flight To DC This Afternoon ~ Dad took Mom to Miami for her flight to DC to spend the weekend with Tiffany. She is looking forward to helping Tiffany get moved in to her condo in Ballston. The weather is pretty cold so she is bringing three pairs of boots with her. It might even snow, which would be really cool. Darlene & Wilmene Feeds Tracy Michael Angelo's Four Cheese Lasagna For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Darlene fed Tracy Michael Angelo's Four Cheese Lasagna for lunch this afternoon. She ate 12 ounces in about 34 minutes. Darlene Feeds Tracy Activia Vanilla Yogurt For Dinner This Evening ~ Tracy ate about 4 ounces of Activia's Vanilla Yogurt for dinner this evening. She finished it off in 12 minutes. Mom Arrives Safely In DC This Evening ~ Mom was happy to spend the evening with Tiffany. They did not waste any time, and dove right into unpacking and organizing Tiffany's new condo. It is really nice and in a great location in Ballston. Daily OM: Women's Work: Tending The Hearth ~

Thursday, December 8th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Yoga practice with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Mom loves Kate's classes; she is one of Mom's favorite instructors. ~ Wilmene Feeds Tracy Lady GaGa Oatmeal For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Darlene fed Tracy Lady GaGa's Oatmeal this morning for breakfast. She finished it off with 8 ounces of Ensure Plus in about 25 minutes. Mom created this special oatmeal with original oatmeal, whole milk, yogurt fruit smoothie, and half a banana. Tracy really seemed to like it! Mom plays some Lady Gaga tunes while Tracy eats her breakfast. She loves Lady Gaga! Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Teresa This Afternoon At Imperial Point Medical Center In Bayview ~Tracy had Speech Therapy with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview this afternoon. Mom brought Eggplant Rototini from Amato's Pizza and Tracy ate it all without being pureed! She really manipulated it well, using her tongue to get the food on the roof of her mouth. Teresa uses the Z-vibe spoon to assist Tracy chewing and with reaching the food that gets stuck on the roof of her mouth. She is using her tongue a lot more to facilitate manipulation of the bolus to the back of her mouth. Wilmene & Darlene Feed Tracy Hormel's Manicotti With Sour Cream For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Hormel's Manicotti with sour cream for lunch this afternoon. She ate it all in about 20 minutes. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with working on head and trunk control with Tracy on the therapy peanut. Tracy did a great job holding up her head while stabilizing her trunk on the peanut. After her workout, Marcus stretched and ranged Tracy in her chair. He stretched her major muscle groups, concentrating on her hands and wrists, shoulders and hips. He does such a good job with her. Mom Packs For Her Trip To Visit Tiffany In DC ~ Mom packed for her trip to DC tomorrow morning. She is going to help Tiffany move in to her new condo in the Ballston area. Mom is really looking forward to spending the weekend with Tiffany. They have plans to see the Nutcracker with Liz, Mary, Mary Katherine and Windy on Sunday afternoon. Then they are planning to meet Gloria, Katherine, and Samantha at Clydes for an early dinner. Daily OM : Choosing Not To Look Away: Helping The Homeless ~

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 ~ Tracy Eats Brad Pitt Grits For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy ate Brad Pitt Grits for breakfast this morning. She ate it all in about 25 minutes! Mom Goes To 9 AM Hot Yoga With Keri At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class with Keri this morning. The new 75 minute class was a perfect combination of twists and turns; some cardio moves and a great detoxing flow. Mom Meets Nadesha & Nana At The Podiatrist This Afternoon ~ Mom met Nadesha and Nana at the Lighthouse Point Foot & Ankle Center in Lighthouse Point for her appointment this afternoon. Mom Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Mom cancelled Tracy's Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening, so that they could participate in the Lighthouse Aglow Christmas Tree Lighthing in Lighthouse Point. It was a fun event, despite the warm and balmy weather. Mom remembered two years ago, when the weather was much cooler and Christmasy. Mom & Dad Watch Revenge This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Revenge this evening. It is a great new show, and they like the characters. Daily OM : A Magical Mind: Wish ~

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Diane's Hot Yoga Fitness Fusion Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Fitness Fusion practice this morning with Diane at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio. It was a lot of fun, with many new variations on the poses. She even did some plyometrics. Whew! Mom Stays For Emily's Yin Yoga Class This Morning ~ A Yin class was just what Mom needed after Diane's challenging and high powered class. Wilmene Feeds Tracy J Lo Butt Eggbeaters For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy ate about 10 ounces of J Lo Butt Eggbeaters with her Ensure Plus. Mom added cheddar cheese and salsa. She really seemed to like it, and ate it all in about 30 minutes. She is doing a good job eating and drinking. Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy had an excellent Speech Therapy session with Teresa today. She chewed bread sticks with cheddar cheese; and ate pork off of a fork, chewing and swallowing it! She swallowed about four ounces of water without any thickener; managing it really well, without choking or coughing. She is doing a better job with manipulating the food and not letting it get hung up on the roof of her mouth. Wilmene & Darlene Feed Tracy Chi-Chi's Salsa Chicken For Lunch ~ Tracy ate Chi-Chi's Salsa Chicken with sour cream for lunch today. She ate it all in about 27 minutes. Tracy Eats 4 Ounces Of Activia Peach Yogurt For Dinner This Evening ~ Tracy ate 4 ounces of her favorite yogurt, Activia Peach Yogurt, in 17 minutes this evening. She receives most of her calories for breakfast and lunch, so her dinners are usually light. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening in Boca. He really is getting good at his yoga. Daily OM : Relying On Others: The Wisdom Of Surrender ~

Monday, December 5th, 2011 ~ Wilmene & Darlene Feed Tracy Lady Gaga Oatmeal This Morning With Her Ensure Plus For Breakfast ~ Darlene and Wilmene fed Tracy Lady Gaga Oatmeal for breakfast this morning. She finished them off in about 27 minutes! Mom Goes To Erika's Hot Vinyasa Yoga Class This Morning ~ Mom really enjoyed Erika's Hot Flow class this morning. It was a packed class and very hot and steamy. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga In Boca Raton This Morning ~ Dad had a great Bikram yoga practice this morning at Bikram College of India in Boca. He really enjoys his hot yoga practice. Mom & Dad Go To Lunch At Cafe Saquella In Royal Palm In Boca This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad had a date for lunch this afternoon at Cafe Saquella in Royal Palm Plaza. It was really good food and they had a lot of fun. Wilmene & Darlene Feed Tracy Valencia Cafe's Chicken With Rice Soup For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy really enjoyed the chicken with rice soup that Jeff brought her yesterday. It was really good. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy worked really hard this evening on the peanut therapy ball with Marcus. She held up her head while working on trunk strengthening exercises. After her session, Marcus stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups in her chair. Darlene Feeds Tracy Dannon Coffee Yogurt For Dinner This Evening ~ Tracy ate a Dannon Coffee Yogurt for dinner this evening. She is consuming about 1250 calories a day and about 60 grams of Protein. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Finale This Evening ~ This is the Season 13 Finale of Dancing With The Stars and the remaining three Ricky and Derek, JR and Karina, and Rob and Cheryl are looking good. Daily OM: Your Most Vital Commitment: Finding Tine For You ~

Sunday, December 4th, 2011 ~ Darlene Feeds Tracy J Lo Butt Eggbeaters For Breakfast This Morning ~ Darlene fed Tracy J Lo Butt Eggbeaters for breakfast with her Ensure Plus this morning. She ate it all in about 25 minutes. Tracy's Hippotherapy Is Cancelled This Morning Due To Severe Wind Gusts ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy is cancelled this morning with Susan at Sand & Spurs in Pompano Beach. It was so windy with gusts up to 25 mph! Looks like we will try again next week. Mom, Dad, Tracy, & Darlene Go To Noon Mass At St. Ambrose Church In Deerfield Beach ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, and Darlene enjoyed Mass at St. Ambrose Catholic Church this afternoon. It was the second Sunday of Advent and the church was really decorated beautifully. Darlene Feeds Tracy Hormel Beef Tips With Mashed Potatoes & Gravy For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Darlene fed Tracy 12 ounces of Hormel Beef Tips with mashed potatoes and gravy for lunch this afternoon. She ate it all in about 27 minutes. Nana, Uncle Johnny, Nadesha, Aunt Diane, & Jeff Come Over To Decorate The Christmas Tree This Afternoon ~ Everyone had a fun time decorating the Christmas tree and eating pizza and eggplant with delicious salads for dinner this evening. It was really fun to see all the old Christmas ornaments, most of them made by Tiffany and Tracy throughout the years. Daily OM: Messengers Of Light: Rainbows ~

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Erika At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice with Erika this morning at Awaken Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was an awesome class, very hot, humid, and steamy. Dad Goes To Bikram In Boca Raton This Morning ~ Dad had a great Bikram yoga practice this morning at Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. He loves his Bikram Yoga practice. Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Cheesey Salsa Grits With Her Ensure Plus For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy Cheesey Salsa Grits with her Ensure Plus this morning for breakfast. It took her about twenty minutes to finish off everything! Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical & Massage Therapy This Afternoon ~ Dee had to cancel Tracy's physical and massage therapy this afternoon. He had a conflicting project that he had to tend to at home. Dad, Mom, & Tracy Watch LSU vs. Georgia This Afternoon ~ Dad, Mom, & Tracy watched LSU beat Georgia this afternoon and are the SEC Champions. Tiffany met Aunt Kathy, Caroline, and Kathryn Jean in Atlanta and they went to the game together. They were even able to meet Guy, Sophia, and Isabella for pizza at Olympic Park! Wilmene Stayed With Tracy While Mom & Dad Went To Dawn & Nick's Christmas Party ~ Mom and Dad had a fun evening at Dawn and Nick's Christmas Party in Lighthouse Point. They always give the best parties. Daily OM: Seat Of Life : The Second Chakra ~

Friday, December 2nd, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Pilates Circuit This Morning With Christine At Wellness In Motion Pilates Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuit class with Christine this morning at Wellness In Motion Pilates Studio. She worked us pretty hard! She even had us jump on the reformer this morning. Mom loves her classes! Tracy Eats J Lo Butt Eggbeaters For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Mom's creation: J Lo Butt Eggbeaters with 8 ounces of Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. It took her about 30 minutes to eat it all! Darlene & Wilmene Feeds Tracy Amy's Macaroni & Cheese For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Darlene fed Tracy Amy's Macaroni and Cheese for lunch this afternoon. She ate 12 ounces, but it took her a while because it was so thick. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Darlene Take Luna, Luca & Lola For A Walk This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Darlene took Luna, Luca and Lola for a long walk around Lighthouse Point this afternoon. It was fun to look at all of the Christmas decorations in the neighborhood. Mom & Dad Put Up The New Christmas Tree & Decorations This Evening ~ Mom and Dad put up the new Christmas tree and outdoor Christmas decorations this evening. Darlene Feeds Tracy Carla's Homemade Flan For Dinner This Evening ~ Tracy ate about 5 ounces of Carla's homemade flan for dinner this evening. She really enjoys flan. Daily OM: Essential Authenticity: Revealing Your True Self ~

Thursday, December 1st, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Yoga practice with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Mom loves Kate's classes; she is one of Mom's favorite instructors. ~ Wilmene Feeds Tracy Lady GaGa Oatmeal For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Darlene fed Tracy Lady GaGa's Oatmeal this morning for breakfast. She finished it off with 8 ounces of Ensure Plus in about 25 minutes. Mom created this special oatmeal with original oatmeal, whole milk, yogurt fruit smoothie, and half a banana. Tracy really seemed to like it! Mom playes some Lady Gaga tunes while Tracy ate her breakfast. She loves Lady Gaga! Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Teresa This Afternoon At Imperial Point Medical Center In Bayview ~Tracy had Speech Therapy with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview this afternoon. Mom brought Sweet Baby Ray's Shredded Barbecue Pork and her usual bread sticks with chedder cheese. She did a good job eating three ounces of the shredded pork without her safe feeder. Tracy chewed and swallowed all three ounces, with minimal assistance. Teresa uses the Z-vibe spoon to assist Tracy with the food that gets stuck on the roof of her mouth. She is using her tongue a lot more to facilitate manipulation of the bolus to the back of her mouth. Wilmene & Darlene Feed Tracy Hormel's Roast Beef With Mashed Potatoes & Gravy This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Tracy ate Hormel's Roast Beef with mashed potatoes and gravy for lunch this afternoon. She ate it all in about 28 minutes. Mom, Wilmene, Darlene, & Tracy Watch A Lady GaGa Thanksgiving This Afternoon ~ Mom, Wilmene, Darlene, and Tracy watched A Lady GaGa Thanksgiving this afternoon (for the third time). Wow! It was really good! Daily OM : Sound Healing: Good Vibrations ~