Sunday, February 28th, 2010 ~ LuLu & Dad Get Tracy Ready For The Day This Morning ~ Dad and LuLu got Tracy bathed and ready for the day while Mom went to a special yoga class with live music. Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Live Music This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Richard Brookens played live music while Veronica taught an awesome Hot Yoga class this morning. It was such a treat! What a great way to start the day! Tracy Does Not Have Hippotherapy Today With Patty At Bit By Bit ~ The entire Bit-By-Bit therapy team went to a week-long training trip, horses and all. Tracy's Hippotherapy will resume next Sunday. Tracy Is Still Sick With The Flu ~ Tracy is still sounding congested, mostly in her upper respiratory tract. Her pulse ox alarmed several times during the night. Dad got up and gave Tracy a breathing treatment during the night. If she is not better by tomorrow, Mom will call Dr. Williams to get a chest xray ordered at North Broward Medical Center. Cousin Michelle Arrives For A Short Visit This Evening ~ Cousin Michelle came over for a short visit this evening. She returns to Boston early Tuesday morning. Dad Grills Steaks, Sweet Potatoes, & Mom Makes A Salad For Dinner This Evening ~ Dad grilled filet mignons and rib eyes this evening on the grill! They were so yummy! Mom made a salad and Cousin Michelle baked some huge sweet potatoes. Mmmmm! Good! Mom & Dad Go In The Hot Tub While Cousin Michelle Hangs Out With Tracy & Watch The Olympics This Evening ~ Mom and Dad enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub for a few, while Cousin Michelle and Tracy hung out together watching the Olympics. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Balancing Heaven & Earth: Importance Of Being Grounded ~

Saturday, February 27th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Noah ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice with Noah this morning! It was great to be back practicing! What a tough class! She definitely felt weaker after being sick. It will take a few weeks to rebuild her stamina. Tracy Gets A Facial This Morning By Wilmene ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning! She really loves her facials and Saturday spa days. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Cheryl Go To Bank Atlantic Center To See Jimmy Buffett In Concert This Evening ~ Cheryl brought Tracy some Bath & Body Works for her birthday and Dad a nice bottle of chianti! Then the four of them went to see Jimmy Buffett in concert this evening at the Bank Atlantic Center. It was a great concert! He puts on such a great show! His new CD is really good (Buffett Hotel) featuring Summerzcool! He played for nearly three hours! What a fun time! He even played Brown Eyed Girl just for us girls! He sure did bring back a lot of great memories! Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Life As It Is: Making Life Work For You ~

Friday, February 26th, 2010 ~ Happy Birthday Tracy! ~ Mom Goes To Pilates Circuit Class This Morning With Christine & Dawn ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuit class with Christine and Dawn. It was third circuit class (there was only one other person). It was really hard and really fun! Mom is already feeling her abs, ouch! Her cold is much better, thank goodness! Tracy Goes To Pediasuit Therapy Today With Lenny At Therapies 4 Kids ~ Tracy seemed to be feeling much better today. She worked very hard during her Pediasuit therapy session with Lenny this afternoon. Lenny stood Tracy up in the Pediasuit, after stretching and ranging her major muscle groups, and brushing her arms and legs. Tracy tolerated about 25 to 30 minutes standing with support, and then it was time to simulate walking around the gym with Lenny. Tracy tolerated about 15 minutes before she fatigued. Then it was time for massage and more stretching. All the therapists sang Happy Birthday To Tracy for her birthday. Mom brought some mini cupcakes for all to enjoy! Dad Brings Home A Butterfly Birthday Cake & Pretty Flowers For Tracy ~ Dad brought home a beautiful butterfly birthday cake for Tracy and Mom, Dad, Tania, and Gio sang Happy Birthday To Tracy! It is hard to believe that Tracy is 28 years old today! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The 2010 Winter Olympics In Vancouver, Canada This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching the events at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. Go Team USA! Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: The Breath Of The Universe : The Wind ~

Thursday, February 25th, 2010 ~ Mom Finally Goes To Warm & Gentle Yoga This Afternoon With Jenn At Awaken Hot Yoga ~ Mom had a great Warm & Gentle Hot Yoga Practice this afternoon with Jenn. It was just what she needed to break up her chest congestion. Mom Cancels Tracy's Speech Therapy With Rose This Afternoon ~ Tracy is still congested, so Mom cancelled her Speech Therapy session today. Patty is still away in San Francisco, so Tracy is getting a break to heal. Dad Goes To Bikram Hot Yoga In Boca Raton This Evening ~ Dad had a great practice at Bikram Hot Yoga in Boca Raton. He really is enjoying being back to Bikram. Mom & Dad Watch The 2010 Winter Olympics In Vancouver This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver this evening. There are so many great events! The athletes are doing such a great job this year! What great games! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Tethered To The Earth : Existing In Bodies ~

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 ~ Mom Misses Hot Yoga Again This Morning In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom is still feeling sick and decided not to go to Hot Yoga this morning with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. She really misses her morning practice when she is unable to attend. Mom Cancels Tracy's Pediasuit Therapy With Lenny This Afternoon ~ Tracy still does not appear to be up to Physical Therapy today, so Mom cancelled it. She is still giving Tracy her Xopenex breathing treatments and guaifenesin expectorant. She finished her Tamiflu and Dr. Williams ordered a Z-pack. Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Centered & Safe: Keeping Your Energy Strong ~

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 ~ Mom Had To Give Tracy A Breathing Treatment This Morning (Xopenex) When Her Pulse Oximetry Went Down To The High 80s ~ Tracy desatted this morning around 7:15 AM (after Dad left for work) so Mom had to give Tracy a Xopenex breathing treatment with oxygen and did some chest PT to help her to clear her airway. It scared Mom to death, but once again, thank goodness Mom is a trained nurse. Mom Cancels Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica ~ Mom was still too sick to go to Hot Yoga this morning with Veronica. Tracy is still sick with the flu as well. Mom Gives Tracy Pedialyte In Place Of Jevity 1.2 Today ~ Tracy had Pedialyte all day today in place of Jevity 1.2, since she was not feeling very well. Mom Cancels Speech Therapy With Rose This Afternoon At Therapies 4 Kids ~ Tracy was still congested and not feeling well, so Mom cancelled her Speech Therapy session with Rose at Therapies 4 Kids. Patty is out of town in San Francisco at a conference, so it was good timing for Tracy to be out sick. Dee Comes To Give Tracy A Massage This Evening ~ Tracy enjoyed relaxing in her bed, while Dee gave her a massage this evening. He also ranged and stretched Tracy's major muscle groups. Tracy will sleep well tonight. Dad Skips His Bikram Hot Yoga In Boca Raton This Evening ~ Dad skipped his Bikram Yoga practice this evening because of Tracy not feeling well. He really enjoys his practice. Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Eternally Present: Past Life Healing ~

Monday, February 22nd, 2010 ~ Mom Misses Hot Yoga This Morning Due To The Flu ~ Mom had to cancel Hot Yoga this morning due to the flu. It turns out that Paige, the instructor, was also out sick with a terrible cough. Mom began a Z-pack (as did Tracy over the weekend)! Keep your fingers crossed that they are both better soon. Tracy Has Been Tolerating 4 Ounces Of Papaya Added To Her Vita Veta ~ Tracy has been getting 4 ounces of Papaya in her daily vitamin supplement to add some antioxidants to her diet. This week, Mom is adding 4 ounces of cranberry juice for additional nutrients. Tracy Has Pediasuit Therapy With Lenny At Therapies 4 Kids In Lauderdale By The Sea This Afternoon ~ Tracy did awesome during her Pediasuit Therapy session with Lenny at Therapies 4 Kids this afternoon. The new location is really beautiful, with lots of bright colors and lighting. She stood in her Pediasuit in the Spider Cage for about thirty minutes, with Lenny standing behind her. He coached her to pick up her head, working diligently on head control. Tracy is working very hard and doing really well. After standing in the cage, Lenny walks behind Tracy to simulate walking around the gym. Tracy tolerated 15 minutes, and then she was ready for her stretching and massage session. Even though she had a head cold, she still worked very hard! Our girl is definitely not a slacker! Way to go Tracy! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Olympics This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching the Olympics this evening. What a great show! Mom & Dad Watch 24 This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed their favorite action-packed show this evening: 24! Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Reading For Pleasure: A Whole New World ~

Sunday, February 21st, 2010 ~ LuLu Calls & Cancels Today With A Head Cold ~ Eunice is sick with a head cold and had to cancel today. Mom and Dad had to work as Tracy's home health aides today. Not good timing, since Mom is sick with a bad cold too. Oh, well! Looks like when it rains it pours! Mom Cancels Tracy's Hippotherapy Due To Tracy Being Sick ~ The weather was beautiful today, too bad Tracy wasn't up to speed today for Hippotherapy. It was the first nice Sunday we have had in months! Mom Is Still Sick With The Flu Too ~ Mom is still feeling congested and has a very bad cough. Say a prayer that she is feeling better soon. She is taking Tamiflu, a prescription antiviral, to expedite the duration. Hope it works soon! Everyone Watches The 2010 Winter Olympics In Vancouver, Canada ~ Everyone has been enjoying the Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada. There are so many great events! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: A Mindful Progression: Meditation With Mala Beads ~

Saturday, February 20th, 2010 ~ Mom Skips Hot Yoga This Morning Due To A Bad Head Cold ~ Mom took the day off from Hot Yoga to nurse a bad head cold. She hopes she is better and back to Yoga in a day or two. Thank goodness for Tylenol Cold Multisymptom formula and the Neti Pot! Tracy Gets A Facial This Morning By Wilmene ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning! She really loves her facials and Saturday spa days. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Relax By The Pool In The Sunshine Today ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy enjoyed some time by the pool in the sunshine today. Mom and Dad soaked in the hot tub, which was a toasty 104 degrees! Wow! It was just what the doctor ordered! It has been months since we had a warm and toasty day like this! Mom, Tracy, & Dad, Watch Private Practice This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Wilmene watched this week's episode of Private Pracice this afternoon. Thank goodness for tivoe! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The 2010 Winter Olympics This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy watched the 2010 Winter Olympics this evening. Mom and Dad skiied Whistler and Blackcomb in 1990, when Mom fell and had to be carried down in the toboggan with the ski patrol! (Man, were they cute! LOL!) Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Under The Hood: Importance Of Looking Deeper ~

Friday, February 19th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Pilates Circuit Class This Morning With Christine & Lori ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuit class with Christine and Lori. It was her second circuit class (there was only one other person). It was really hard and really fun! Mom is already feeling her abs, ouch! Tracy's Therapy Is Cancelled Today Due To Her Head Cold ~ Mom cancelled Tracy's therapy this afternoon because she is still not feeling well. Mom and Tania let Tracy relax in the bed. Please pray that she is feeling better soon. Mom is giving Tracy Sudafed PE and Tamiflu. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The 2010 Winter Olympics In Vancouver, Canada This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching ice skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. Go Team USA! Mom Goes To Boca Nails For A Pedicure & A Manicure This Afternoon ~ Mom got a much-needed manicure and pedicure this afternoon at Boca Nails. Her feet look like human feet again! Mom & Dad Watch Grey's Anatomy This Evening ~ Thank goodness for tivoe! Mom and Dad enjoyed watching this week's episode of Grey's Anatomy. It was one of the best episodes! Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Free Of Gravity : Flying Home ~

Thursday, February 18th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Elisa At Awaken Hot Yoga ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Practice this morning with Elisa at Awaken Hot Yoga. She made it half way to a head stand! Now if she can just get her other half up! Can anyone guess which half was up in the air! Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Patty This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy today with Patty and Rose at Therapies 4 Kids. Tracy has a head cold and was pretty congested. Patty did not want to give Tracy any meltables, since she was not swallowing. Rose did some facial massage to warm up Tracy's oral motor muscles. Tracy had several swallows throughout the session, but nothing like Tuesday. We hope she is better for her therapy next week. We are extending her therapy another three weeks! Dad Goes To Bikram Hot Yoga In Boca Raton This Evening ~ Dad had a great practice at Bikram Hot Yoga in Boca Raton. He really is enjoying being back to Bikram. Mom & Dad Watch The 2010 Winter Olympics In Vancouver This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver this evening. What great games! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: The Message Of Pain : Valuable Information ~

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 ~ Ash Wednesday ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Class At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great but challenging Hot Yoga practice with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class, Keri spent some time showing the class how to get into head stands. Tracy Has Pediasuit Therapy With Lenny This Afternoon ~ Lenny stretched and ranged and brushed Tracy for one hour today, and then it was time to get her in her Pediasuit. Tracy stood in the Pediasuit and the Spider Cage for about 45 minutes, and then it was time to simulate walking around the gym with Lenny behind her for 10 minutes. She did such a great job holding up her head, and demonstrated excellent head control 20 times. Way to go Tracy! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Mass For Ash Wednesday This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy went to Mass for Ash Wednesday at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church in Lighthouse Point. They were happy to get their ashes for Ash Wednesday. Dee Cancels Therapy This Evening Due To Scheduling Conflicts ~ Dee had to cancel Tracy's therapy this evening due to work conflicts. We sure do miss him! Tracy Is Getting A Bad Head Cold ~ Dad picked up some Tamiflu for Tracy this evening. She has a pretty significant head cold. Hope she gets better fast! (Mom is right behind her with a sore throat!) Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Taking Counsel In A Circle : Hearing The One Voice ~

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 ~ Happy Fat Tuesday! ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Diane ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Fitness Fusion practice this morning with Diane at American Yoga in the Cove. It was a fun class, and Diane did some new exercises with paper plates. Sounds like some fitness moves from Gyrotonics! It was such an amazing class with natural heat and challenging poses. Diane was glad that Mom brought her some lemongrass herbal spray that she made from herbs in the garden It sure did smell good at the end of class. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Patty This Afternoon At Therapies 4 Kids ~ Tracy had a great Speech Therapy session with Patty and Rose at Therapies 4 Kids. Tracy swallowed four Strawberry Apple meltables and four freeze-dried apples during her session. Patty even put some yummy Nutella on a tongue depressor to entice Tracy to swallow! She had many good swallows, some tongue lateralizations, and a rotary chew. Great job Tracy! Keep up the good work. Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy This Evening Due To Scheduling Conflicts ~ Dee was not able to make it this evening to do Physical Therapy with Tracy. She sure does miss her massages by Dee. Dad Skips His Bikram Hot Yoga In Boca Raton This Evening ~ Dad skipped his Bikram Yoga practice this evening. He really does enjoys his practice, and hates to miss it. Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Words Have Weight: Feeling Our Words ~

Monday, February 15th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Paige ~ Mom had a fantastic practice with Paige this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. There were a lot of yogis in the class and the energy was so high, it was truly amazing! Paige is a motivator and such an inspiring instructor! Tracy Has Been Tolerating 4 Ounces Of Papaya Added To Her Vita Veta ~ Tracy has been getting 4 ounces of Papaya in her daily vitamin supplement to add some antioxidants to her diet. Tracy Has Pediasuit Therapy With Lenny At Therapies 4 Kids In Lauderdale By The Sea This Afternoon ~ Tracy did awesome during her Pediasuit Therapy session with Lenny at Therapies 4 Kids this afternoon. The new location is really beautiful, with lots of bright colors and lighting. She stood in her Pediasuit in the Spider Cage for forty-five minutes with Lenny standing behind her. He coached her to pick up her head, working diligently on head control. Tracy is working very hard and doing really well. After standing in the cage, Lenny walks behind Tracy to simulate walking around the gym. Tracy tolerated 5 minutes, and then she was ready for her stretching and massage session. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Olympics This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching the Olympics this evening. What a great show! Mom & Dad Watch 24 This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed their favorite action-packed show this evening: 24! Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Rainy-Day Ideas: Uplifting Showers ~

Sunday, February 14th, 2010 ~ Happy Valentine's Day ~ Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy With Susan On Breezy At Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center In Parkland ~ Tracy had a great Hippotherapy session on Breezy this afternoon with Susan at Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Parkland. It was 58 degrees and very windy, but Tracy still picked up her head, even though she really doesn't like the wind. She is working so hard during her therapy sessions and we are very proud of our girl! Mom, Tracy, Dad, & LuLu Stop Off At Starbucks For Lattes & Scones On The Way Home From Hippotherapy This Afternoon ~ Mom is wondering what drug Starbucks puts in their chai tea lattes! It is so good and so addicting. Yum! Dad ordered the petite vanilla bean scones, they are also really delish! Mom is sure that they removed all the fat, sugar, and calories just for her! Mom, Tracy & LuLu Watch The XLIV Super Bowl Pregame Show This Evening ~ Wow! Mom still can't believe how so far removed they are from all the excitement here in Lighthouse Point. It might as well be happening in Wasilla, Alaska for all she knows. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Taking Our Turn To Give: People In Need ~

Saturday, February 13th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Noah ~ Noah taught a great Hot Vinyasa Yoga practice this morning! There was great energy and lots and lots of heat in the room. Tracy Gets A Facial This Morning By Wilmene ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning! She really loves her facials and Saturday spa days. Mom, Tracy, Dad, & Wilmene Watch Private Practice This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Wilmene watched this week's episode of Private Pracice this afternoon. Thank goodness for tivoe! Aunt Diane Comes Over To Visit This Afternoon ~ Aunt Diane came over to visit this afternoon. It was fun to exchange Valentines. She baked us some chocolate chip and corn bread muffins. It is so cold outside, that they should be yummy with some hot chocolate while we watch the Olympics. Mom Goes To The Bhakti Fest This Evening At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to the Bhakti fest this evening at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a great yoga practice with Kelly, complete with live music, Vegan food, henna tattoos, fresh flower leis, bintis, and dancing. What a great time! Dad had the hot tub steaming and the chimanea lit when Mom got home. It was in the 40s outside, so the toastier the better! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The 2010 Winter Olympics This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy watched the 2010 Winter Olympics this evening. Mom and Dad skiied Whistler and Blackcomb in 1990, when Mom fell and had to be carried down in the toboggan with the ski patrol! (Man, were they cute! LOL!) Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Undistracted Energy: Pure Thoughts ~

Friday, February 12th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Pilates Circuit Class This Morning With Christine & Lori ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuit class with Christine and Lori. It was her first circuit class (there was only one other person). It was really hard and really fun! Mom is already feeling her abs, ouch! Mom & Nadesha Take Nana To Her Hair Appointment In Lake Worth ~ It's hard to believe that it is already a month and time for Mom and Nana's hair appointment in Lake Worth. Kerri does such a good job, and her shop is so adorable. The weather was so windy with gusts up to 30 mph. After their appointment, Mom, Nanan, and Nadesha met Uncle Johnny for tuna subs from Miami Subs. They were really good, especially since all the girls had were some vanilla bean scones and lattes earlier. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Opening Ceremonies For The 2010 Winter Olympics In Vancouver, Canada This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. What beautiful special effects and scenery with a wintery mountain backdrop and icy fjords! Mom is in her glory with the winter games! Go Team USA! Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Our Evolving Language : Healing Past Hurt ~

Thursday, February 11th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Elisa At Awaken Hot Yoga ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Practice this morning with Elisa at Awaken Hot Yoga. She made it half way to a head stand! Now if she can just get her other half up! Can anyone guess which half was up in the air! Tracy Has Pediasuit Therapy With Lenny Today ~ Tracy had Pediasuit Therapy today with Lenny at Therapies 4 Kids. Lenny spent about an hour stretching and ranging Tracy and using a soft brush for sensory stimulation. Then it was time to get Tracy into her Pediasuit. It takes at least thirty minutes to get Tracy suited up. You'd think she was going to the moon. Her suit consists of two pieces: shorts that snap between the legs with mesh for ventilation and a vest top with more snaps and ventilation. Then there are tennis type shoes with little eyelets where hooks connect bungee cords to the suit via little plastic tabs. Then there are belts with hooks and bungee cords that hook to a cage where Tracy can stand up and work on head control. Before she is stood up, Lenny applies leg immobilizers to stabilize her lower extremities and prevent her knees from buckling. They use little pillows to protect her G-tube. We also use her AFOs (ankle foot orthotics) for some additional stabilization when she stands. Tracy stood up for nearly 30 minutes, simulated walking with Lenny supporting her from behind, and sat on the therapy bench for 10 to 15 minutes. She is working so hard and doing really well during her therapy sessions. We are so proud of her! Dad Goes To Bikram Hot Yoga In Boca Raton This Evening ~ Dad had a great practice at Bikram Hot Yoga in Boca Raton. He really is enjoying being back to Bikram. Mom & Dad Watch Grey's Anatomy This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Grey's Anatomy this evening. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Open Heart : Returning Home ~

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Class At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great but challenging Hot Yoga practice with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was Mom's first time taking Keri's class and it was great! She showed Mom how to do a head stand! Tracy Has Pediasuit Therapy With Lenny This Afternoon ~ Lenny stretched and ranged and brushed Tracy for one hour today, and then it was time to get her in her Pediasuit. Tracy stood in the Pediasuit and the spider cage for about 25 to 30 minutes, simulated walking around the gym with Lenny behind her for 10 minutes and sat on the bench for 10 minutes. She is working so hard and is really enjoying being back at Therapies 4 Kids, especially since they are in the new and improved location. Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Loving The Light : Color Therapy ~

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice this morning with Veronica. It was such an amazing class with lots of heat and challenging poses. Tracy Has Pediasuit Therapy This Afternoon At Therapies 4 Kids ~ Tracy had Pediasuit Therapy this afternoon with Lenny at Therapies 4 Kids. Lenny worked with Tracy stretching and ranging her major muscle groups. She did such a good job standing in the Pediasuit with support of the bungee cords and Lenny. She stood for 25 minutes and then Lenny disconnected her and walked her around the gym, providing support from behind. She tolerated 5 minutes simulating walking with support, and then sat on the bench for 10 minutes. Her vital signs remained stable throughout her session. She worked so hard that she vomited about 4 to 6 ounces at the end of her session. Dad Goes To Bikram Hot Yoga In Boca Raton This Evening ~ Dad had a great practice at Bikram Hot Yoga in Boca Raton. He really is enjoying being back to Bikram. Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Communication: Centering & Expressing ~

Monday, February 8th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Paige ~ Mom had a fantastic practice with Paige this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. There were a lot of yogis in the class and the energy was so high, it was truly amazing! Paige is a motivator and such an inspiring instructor! Tracy Has Been Tolerating 4 Ounces Of Papaya Added To Her Vita Veta ~ Tracy has been getting 4 ounces of Papaya in her daily vitamin supplement to add some antioxidants to her diet. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Patty At Therapies 4 Kids In Lauderdale By The Sea This Afternoon ~ Tracy did awesome during her Speech Therapy session with Patty at Therapies 4 Kids this afternoon. The new location is really beautiful, with lots of bright colors and lighting. She swallowed 55 times, swallowing four Strawberry Apple meltables and four freeze dried apples. It was incredible to see her moving the meltable around in her mouth with her tongue. It is great to see that she is able to feel the meltable, as well as move it around with her tongue. Tracy exhibited some back to back swallows, some lateralization of the tongue, and some rotary chews. Patty also used some Nutella on Tracy tongue with a tongue depressor, which Tracy really enjoyed. She is working so hard and doing a great job during her therapy sessions. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch 24 This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed their favorite action-packed show this evening: 24! Tracy Is Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more alert, responding more quickly to our questions with some vocalization, head nods, and head shakes. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Ritual Moon: Two Sides Of The Same Moon ~

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 ~ Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy With Susan On Breezy At Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center In Parkland ~ Tracy had a great Hippotherapy session on Breezy this afternoon with Susan at Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Parkland. It was 58 degrees and very windy, but Tracy still picked up her head, even though she really doesn't like the wind. She is working so hard during her therapy sessions and we are very proud of our girl! Mom, Tracy, Dad, & LuLu Stop Off At Starbucks For Lattes & Scones On The Way Home From Hippotherapy This Afternoon ~ Mom is wondering what drug Starbucks puts in their chai tea lattes! It is so good and so addicting. Yum! Dad ordered the petite vanilla bean scones, they are also really delish! Mom is sure that they removed all the fat, sugar, and calories just for her! Mom, Tracy & LuLu Watch The XLIV Super Bowl Pregame Show This Evening ~ Wow! Mom still can't believe how so far removed they are from all the excitement here in Lighthouse Point. It might as well be happening in Wasilla, Alaska for all she knows. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Taking Our Turn To Give: People In Need ~

Saturday, February 6th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Noah At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ . Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Noah this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. It was a very challenging class. She was wondering why things looked a little blurry this morning. Was it because she only got about four hours of sleep? Well, as it turns out, she had two contracts in her right eye! Sure does make a difference, doesn't it? Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Dad had a much-needed practice this morning at Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. He loves his Bikram practice. The temperature in the room with the heat index was 115 degrees. Tracy Gets A Facial This Morning By Wilmene ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. She sure does love her spa Saturdays. Wilmene does such a good job keeping Tracy beautiful! Emil, Mom, Dad, & Tracy Sit Up By The Pool & Enjoy The Hot Tub This Afternoon ~ It was a beautiful, cool, sunny day and everyone enjoyed catching up on their tan out by the pool. The hot tub felt especially good in the cool air. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Their Favorite Tivoed Programs This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice this evening. Both programs are so good! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Untended Pain : Pushing Buttons ~

Friday, February 5th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Flow Yoga This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Aileen, a guest instructor. It was a lot of fun and very different, especially since Aileen made us do deeper into ourselves. Mom & Tania Take Tracy To Her Podiatry Appointment In Lighthouse Point ~ Tracy had an appointment with Dr. D'Altilio this afternoon Nana had a podiatry appointment with Dr. D'Altilo in Lighthouse Point. She is so gentle and takes her time with Tracy. She filed down Tracy's second toe, which has had a fungus under it for seven years. We have tried everything available (topical) and nothing works. We are back with Penlac solution and will see if this works. Emil Gave Tracy One Of His Signature Massages This Afternoon On Her New Massage Table ~ Tracy really relaxed and enjoyed her massage by Emil this afternoon. He gave her a full-fledged Swedish massage and she was very vocal, laughing and smiling throughout her session. Emil sure does have some magic fingers. Mom, Emil & Tania Work On A Very Difficult Puzzle This Afternoon With Tracy ~ Everyone enjoyed putting together a very difficult puzzle on the map of Ireland. Dad went to Costco on his way home. It was a very exciting, emotional, and tiring week. Tracy worked so hard during her therapy sessions and we are very proud of her tenacity! Emil Gives Mom A Massage This Evening ~ It was Mom's turn to get a Swedish massage from Emil very late this evening. He said that Mom was really tight and in desperate need of a massage. No wonder she has been walking around with her shoulders in her ears lately! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Finding Your Tribe : Your Allies On Life's Journey ~

Thursday, February 4th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Elisa At Awaken Hot Yoga ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Practice this morning with Elisa at Awaken Hot Yoga. She made it half way to a head stand! Now if she can just get her other half up! Can anyone guess which half was up in the air! Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon At Therapies 4 Kids With Patty ~ Tracy was very attentive throughout her entire Speech Therapy session today. She swallowed three Strawberry Apple meltables, and three dried apple pieces! She was so excited and was laughing throughout her session. It was by far the best session she has had to date! (Patty had two students working with her, Ashley and Rose. They are studying to be Speech Therapists.)sa Tracy Has Pediasuit Therapy With Lenny Today ~ Tracy had Pediasuit Therapy today with Lenny at Therapies 4 Kids. Emil came with us to see Tracy in her suit. Lenny spent about an hour stretching and ranging Tracy and using a soft brush for sensory stimulation. Then it was time to get Tracy into her Pediasuit. It takes at least thirty minutes to get Tracy suited up. You'd think she was going to the moon. Her suit consists of two pieces: shorts that snap between the legs with mesh for ventilation and a vest top with more snaps and ventilation. Then there are tennis type shoes with little eyelets where hooks connect bungee cords to the suit via little plastic tabs. Then there are belts with hooks and bungee cords that hook to a cage where Tracy can stand up and work on head control. Before she is stood up, Lenny applies leg immobilizers to stabilize her lower extremities and prevent her knees from buckling. They use little pillows to protect her G-tube. We also use her AFOs (ankle foot orthotics) for some additional stabilization when she stands. Tracy stood up for 20 minutes and would have sat on the bench for 20 but we had to leave 30 minutes early to go to the John Mayer concert. Mom & Dad Tivo Programs From This Evening ~ Mom and Dad Tivoed Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice to watch this weekend. Mom, Dad, Melanie, Emil & Tracy Go To See John Mayer In Concert At The Bank Atlantic Center This Evening ~ Mom picked up two pizzas from Davinci's this evening and then they were off to see John Mayer at Bank Atlantic Center. It was an awesome concert, and John played every one of his songs from his new CD: Battle Studies. Everyone had a great time! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Practicing Nonattachment : Allowing Our Children To Be ~

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Her One On One Pilates With Christine ~ Mom had a great but challenging Pilates session this morning with Christine. She really pushes Mom to work hard during her sessions. Mom loves hanging upside down on the tower. The Power Plate is really awesome, especially after her workout. She didn't get to use the Power Plate this time. Boo! Tracy Has Pediasuit Therapy With Lenny This Afternoon ~ Lenny stretched and ranged and brushed Tracy for one hour today, and then it was time to get her in her Pediasuit. Tracy tolerated standing in the spider cage for about twenty minutes and then Lenny sat her down to continue to work on head control. Tracy looks really happy to be back at Therapies 4 Kids with Lenny. Great work Tracy! Emil Arrives Late This Evening From Vero Beach ~ Emil arrived late this evening from his cousin's in Vero Beach. It is always fun when he comes to visit us. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Intuit Your Home's Decor : Working With Space ~

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice this morning with Veronica. It was such an amazing class with lots of heat and challenging poses. Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon At Therapies 4 Kids ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy this afternoon with Patty at Therapies 4 Kids. Tracy swallowed three Strawberry Apple meltables over her one hour session. Patty used the tongue depressor to encourage Tracy to lift her tongue and swallow. She is working so hard and doing such a good job! We are so very proud of her! She tuckered out after the hour and let us know that she was done. Tracy Has Pediasuit Therapy After Speech Therapy At Therapies 4 Kids ~ Lenny worked with Tracy stretching and ranging her major muscle groups. Lenny felt that Tracy's left shoulder felt a lot looser. He thought her right side felt a little tight. Looks like the Botox is helping with Tracy's spasticity management and range of motion. Tracy tolerated 20 minutes standing with her vital signs stable. She sat on the bench and continued to work on her head control She looks so happy to be back with Lenny at Therapies 4 Kids. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad had a great Bikram yoga practice this evening at Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. He really loves his Bikram Yoga practice. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Honoring Passing Spaces : Saying Good Bye To A Home ~

Monday, February 1st, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Paige ~ Mom had a fantastic practice with Paige this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. There were nearly 30 people in the class, and the heat and energy were amazing! She is such an inspiring instructor! Tracy Has Been Tolerating 4 Ounces Of Papaya Added To Her Vita Veta ~ Tracy has been getting 4 ounces of Papaya in her daily vitamin supplement to add some It Rained All Day Long With Some Parts Of Miami Flooding ~ It was a goood day to sleep and chill out with heavy rains all day long! Tracy chilled out and prepared for her first week of intensive therapy at Therapies 4 Kids. She starts back tomorrow at their new location at Galt Ocean Mile. It is a beautiful brightly colored and sunlit location! We are all looking forward to a great three weeks, espeically Tracy! Mom, Tracy, Tania & Wilmene Enjoy Watching Four Weddings Again This Afternoon ~ Everyone enjoyed watching Four Weddings again with Uncle Johnny featured as the priest marrying one of the couples. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch 24 This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed their favorite action-packed show this evening: 24! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Sharing With Your Neighbors : Constructive Connections ~