Monday, February 28th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion This Morning With Diane ~ Mom had a great class this morning with Diane at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio. Diane used yoga blocks and everyone was uniquely challenged. It was an incredible class. Tania Is Still In Los Angeles Visiting Her Brother ~ Tania is still in Los Angeles visiting her brother. We sure do miss her! Tiffany Is Enjoying Her Visit With Family In Louisiana ~ Tiffany is having a good time visiting family in Louisiana. It has been several years since she has been in Independence. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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: Employing Presence: Being Present At Work ~

Sunday, February 27th, 2011 ~ Tracy Does Not Have Hippotherapy This Afternoon With Breezy & Susan At Bit-By-Bit In Parkland ~ Tracy did not have her Hippotherapy session with Susan and Breezy at Bit By Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Parkland. All of the instructors were at their annual trail ride trip in Osceola. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Bob, & Judy Go On The Boat To The New River This Afternoon ~ Everyone had a great day on the boat this afternoon. They went up the New River to downtown Ft. Lauderdale. There were so many beautiful boats and homes! It was a lot of fun! They came back via the ocean and returned through the Hillsboro Inlet. What a beautiful day! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Oscars This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched The Oscars this evening. It was a little on the boring side to say the least. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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 Spirit Of A Place: Sacred Sites ~

Saturday, February 26th, 2011 ~ Happy Birthday Tracy! ~ Mom Goes To 8:30 AM Hot Yoga With Jenna At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Jenna at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a very challenging class with lots of arm balances, Mom's favorite! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. It is her usual Saturday spa routine, and she loves it! Mom, Dad, Cousin Rene', Tracy, Wilmene, Eleonora, & Horatio Go On The Boat This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, Cousin Rene', Tracy, Wilmene, Eleonora, and Horatio went on the boat this afternoon for a beautiful cruise north to Lake Boca and Gumbo Limbo Park. It was such a pretty day, and everyone had a great time. Mom, Dad, & Rene' Go In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed the toasty warm hot tub this evening. It was a beautiful evening with lots of stars and low humidity. Awesome. Tracy enjoyed hanging out on the patio with everyone this evening. Everyone Watches Recorded Episodes Of The Mentalist This Evening ~ Mom could barely keep her eyes open while everyone caught up on epsiodes of The Mentalist this evening. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especial`ly at Mom's corny jokes. 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 ~

Friday, February 25th, 2011 ~ Mom & Tiffany Go To Pilates Circuit Class This Morning At Wellness In Motion ~ Mom and Tiffany went to Christine's Pilates Circuit class this morning at Wellness In Motion In Lighthouse Point. She really worked everyone hard, this morning, starting out on the reformer and ending on the tower. She even had everyone jumping with extra springs. It was awesome. Tracy Is Totally Off Her Sinemet & Cipro Today ~ Tracy is totally off her Sinemet today and has finished her last dose of Cipro this morning. Now we hope that her gastrointestinal system gets back to normal. Fingers crossed. Tania Is In Los Angeles Visiting Her Brother ~ Tania is visiting her brother in Los Angeles for a long weekend. We sure do miss her. Mom, Tiffany, Tracy, Rene' & Wilmene Go To Aunt Diane's For Lunch To See Cousins Guy, Sophia, & Isabella ~ Everyone had a great time visiting with cousins Guy, Sophia and Isabella this afternoon. Aunt Diane had a great lunch, and everyone went in the pool and the hot tub. Nana, Uncle Johnny, Nadesha, and Rose Marie also were able to join us. It was a lot of fun! Mom, Dad, Rene', Tiffany, & Tracy Meet Nana, Nadesha, Rose Marie, Claire, Anita, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, & Jeff This Evening For Tracy's Birthday Dinner At The Yacht Club ~ Everyone had a great dinner in celebration of Tracy's birthday this evening at the yacht club. She had a great birthday and was smiling all evening. The Yacht club put our small party in a private room, which was really a nice addition to the evening. They even played Jimmy Buffett music, Tracy's favorite, and had pink and purple balloons around the room. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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: Unconscious Communication : Chronic Lateness ~

Thursday, February 24th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kate At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Kate this morning. She is such an awesome yoga instructor and definitely one of Mom's favorites! Tiffany Goes To The Yacht Club To Work Out This Afternoon ~ Tiffany went to the yacht club to work out this afternoon. She is working out a lot! Mom & Tiffany Run Errands Today ~ Mom and Tiffany ran around Lighthouse Point doing errands this afternoon. Publix anyone. Tracy Does Not Have Speech Therapy This Evening Due To A Scheduling Conflict With Jodi ~ Jodi could not come this evening because she was slammed at work. We will try again on Sunday. Tania Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Evening ~ Tania shaped Tracy's eyebrows this evening. She does such a good job keeping Tracy beautiful! Mom, Dad, & Tiffany Watch American Idol & Grey's Anatomy This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching American Idol & Grey's Anatomy this evening. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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!Yoga! Daily OM : Bringing Out The Best: Checks & Balances ~

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Fitness Fusion Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Fitness Fusion class this morning with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio. She really kicked our butts with a very challenging flow. Mom loves her music playlist too! Mom & Tiffany Go To Boca To Walk In Red Reef Park This Afternoon ~ Mom and Tiffany had a good walk in Red Reef Park in Boca today. Then they stopped off to see Aunt Diane at her pool. It was a beautiful day and the weather was perfect. Mom & Tiffany Go To See Nana & Nadesha This Afternoon ~ Mom and Tiffany went to see Nana and Nadesha this afternoon. They were so surprised to see them. Nana had walked outside between the buildings and also in the hall. She has been breathing into the Pflex several times a day, with hopes to get rid of her oxygen. She is very determined to Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. After extensive stretching and passive range of motion in Tracy's bed, Marcus and Tania got Tracy positioned on her peanut therapy ball to work on head and trunk control. She worked very hard sitting up straight on the ball and working on her neck exercises. Tracy continues to work very hard during her session. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening At Bikram College Of India In Boca Raton ~ Dad had a great Bikram Yoga practice this evening. He really enjoys his yoga practice. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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 : Empowered Storytelling: Create A Supportive Life Story ~

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Emily's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class this morning with Emily at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is a very good yoga instructor. Tiffany Works Out At The Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club This Afternoon ~ Tiffany had a great workout at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club this afternoon. What a great place and so close to home! Mom, Tiffany, Tracy & Tania Go To See No Strings Attached This Afternoon At Muvico ~ Everyone really enjoyed No Strings Attached with Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman this afternoon at Muvico. It was such a cute chick flick, and really funny too! Tracy laughed and seemed to like it too. Mom, Dad, & Tiffany Order Chinese Food From Golden China This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed delicious Chinese food from Golden China this evening. They have really good food. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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 : Universal Awakening: Rippling & Tipping ~

Monday, February 21st, 2011 ~ Happy President's Day! ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion This Morning With Diane This Morning ~ Mom had a great class this morning with Diane at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio. It was very challenging! Tiffany Tries To Get On Standby This Morning On A Flight To Louisiana ~ Tiffany tried to get on standby this morning on a flight to Louisiana to visit Mamaw, but it was oversold. So, she rode the Trirail back home and spent the day with Mom and Tracy. Uncle Johnny Treats Mom & Tiffany To Pedicures & Manicures This Afternoon At Boca Nails ~ Uncle Johnny treated Mom & Tiffany to a manicure and pedicure this afternoon at Boca Nails. It was such a nice surprise and they were well overdue. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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: Evaluating Media: Fresh Mind ~

Sunday, February 20th, 2011 ~ Tracy Has Hippotherapy This Afternoon With Breezy & Susan At Bit-By-Bit In Parkland ~ Tracy had a great Hippotherapy session with Susan and Breezy at Bit By Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Parkland. She sat up tall and held her head up really high, periodically picking up her head throughout her session. She is working very hard during her therapy session. Mom, Dad, Tiffany & Tracy Go To The St. Coleman's Italian Festival This Afternoon ~ Everyone enjoyed the St. Coleman's Italian Festival this afternoon. They really enjoyed listening to the live music on the stage. One of the singers actually came over to sing with Tracy. It was a lot of fun, and a great turnout. Mom, Dad, Tiffany, & Tracy Watch Extreme Makeover This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching Extreme Makeover Home Edition this evening. It was a very touching story about an army soldier who was seriously injured during the Ft. Hood massacre. Mom & Dad Watch Desperate Housewives This Evening ~ Mom and Dad caught up with episodes of Desperate Housewives this evening. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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: Meditation In Motion: Kripalu Yoga~

Saturday, February 19th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To 8:30 AM Hot Yoga With Jenna At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Jenna at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a very challenging class with lots of arm balances. Mom's right big toe is still hurting her after she fell nearly two weeks ago! Ice, ice baby! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. It is her usual Saturday spa routine, and she loves it! Wilmene Tries To Feed Tracy Some Activia Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Wilmene tried to feed some Activia yogurt to Tracy this afternoon, but she wasn't into swallowing today. She even coughed a little, so Wilmene stopped trying today. May be another day will be better. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especial`ly at Mom's corny jokes. 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: Tending The Emotions: Having A Breakdown ~

Friday, February 18th, 2011 ~ Mom Takes Tiffany To The Dermatologist This Morning ~ Mom took Tiffany to the Dermatologist this morning for a routine skin exam.She decided to remove a small freckle on her left shoulder. She did a biopsy and sent it to the Pathology Lab RUSHED. We should hear about the results of the analysis soon. Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Afternoon With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga class this afternoon at The Warm & Not So Gentle Yoga Class with Veronica at Awaken. The class was only an hour, howevery, She worked everyone very hard! Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Tracy, Tania, Nana, & Nadesha Go On The Boat This Evening To See The Full Moon Rise ~ Everyone enjoyed the full moon rise over the Hillsboro Lighthouse this evening. It was a beautiful evening, and they anchored in the inlet. Mom & Dad Catch Up On Last Week's Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched previous episodes of their favorite shows this evening. They are so behind! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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: Prioritizing Over Smokecreens : Giving Excuses ~

Thursday, February 17th, 2011 ~ Mom Takes Tiffany To The Doctor This Morning ~ Mom missed her morning Hot Yoga practice to take Tiffany to the doctor this morning for a routine check-up. Mom & Tiffany Go To 1 PM Hot Yoga With Jennifer This Afternoon ~ Mom and Tiffany went to the 1 PM Warm & Not So Gentle Yoga class this afternoon at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class, and they really enjoyed it. Tracy Does Not Have Speech Therapy This Evening Due To A Scheduling Conflict With Jodi ~ Jodi could not come this evening because she was slammed at work. We will try again next week. Tania Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Evening ~ Tania shaped Tracy's eyebrows this evening. She does such a good job keeping Tracy beautiful! Mom, Dad, & Tiffany Watch Grey's Anatomy This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching Grey's Anatomy this evening. They also caught up on preivous episodes of Private Practice. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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!Yoga! Daily OM : Personal Satisfaction: Doing Our Best ~

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 ~ Mom & Tiffany Go To Pilates Circuit Class With Christine This Morning At Wellness In Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Christine worked Mom and Tiffany really hard this morning at Circuit class. She really worked their core, especially on the tower. While on the reformer, she had them jump with resistance. It was an awesome workout. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He and Tania got Tracy positioned on her peanut therapy ball to work on head and trunk control. She worked very hard sitting up straight on the ball and working on her neck exercises. After her one-hour session, Tania and Marcus got Tracy positioned in her chair for some additional passive stretching and range of motion. She continues to work very hard during her session. Dad Grills Steaks On The Barbie For Dinner This Evening ~ Dad grilled some delicious steaks on the barbie this evening for Dad, Mom, and Tiffany. Tiffany made a salad and Mom steamed some corn on the cob and some couscous. Everything was really good. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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 Friend We Want To Be: Evaluating Our Relationships ~

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Kelly's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class this morning with Kelly at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is a very good yoga instructor. Tiffany & Mom Go For A Walk On The Beach In Boca ~ Mom and Tiffany went for a long walk on the beach today. It was a beautiful day, and they walked about four miles, from Aunt Diane's to Nana's and back. What a great workout. They stopped off to visit Nana, who was sitting out on the balcony getting some sunshine and fresh air. What a beautiful day! Mom & Dad Decide To Reduce Tracy's Sinemet By One Dose Today In An Effort To Wean Her Off Of The Drug ~ Mom and Dad, after consultation with Dr. Rubin, Tracy's neurologist, began the weaning process to eventually get Tracy off of her Sinemet and additional Carbidopa dosage. It will take several weeks to wean her completely off of Sinemet and the corresponding Carbidopa. Everyone is in agreement that Tracy did not show any benefits from the Sinemet, typically used in the treatment of Parkinsons Disease. Rather, they witnessed many unwanted effects, specifically gastrointestinal symptoms. Once Tracy is completely weaned, the plan is to resume her Ritalin 5mg to twice a day. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy. First, he and Tania transferred Tracy to the peanut ball in front of the mirror. He sat behind Tracy on the therapy bench, and worked with Tracy's head and trunk control. She is doing a good job holding up her head and sitting tall with assistance. Then he stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups while she was stretched out in her bed. She is working so hard and getting stronger every day. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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 : Recharging Your Batteries: Getting Run Down ~

Monday, February 14th, 2011 ~ Happy Valentine's Day! ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion This Morning With Diane & Veronica This Morning ~ Mom had a great class this morning in honor of Valentine's Day with Veronica and Diane at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio. They did the entire class in the dark with finger lights and glow bracelets. It was a lot of fun and a very challenging workout! Tiffany Arrives This Afternoon From DC For A Visit ~ Tiffany arrived this afternoon from DC. She is visiting with us for a while. We are so excited to have her staying with us! Tiffany Stays With Tracy While Mom & Dad Go Out For Dinner This Evening For Valentine's Day ~ Mom and Dad had dinner at Cucina Orrechio on Sample Road this evening while Tiffany hung out with Tracy. It was a really nice restaurant and the food and service was good! They had a nice time. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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: What We Can't See: The Unseen World ~

Sunday, February 13th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Yoga Studio. She has to catch up on the challenge, especially since she missed almost a week while in Hawaii. She really hates when she misses Hot Yoga. She never feels the same without it. Tracy Has Hippotherapy This Afternoon With Susan At Bit-By-Bit In Parkland ~ Tracy did really well on Breezy this afternoon. She sat up really tall exhibiting strong trunk control. She tolerated the entire session of thirty minutes, without wilting. She is working so hard and getting stronger with every session. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Meet Nana, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, & Jeff At Rose Marie's For Dinner This Evening ~ Everyone had a delicious dinner at Rose Marie's this evening! She is such a wonderful cook, and hostess with the mostess! Everyone had a great time. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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: Phase Tracking: Synchronizing With The Moon ~

Saturday, February 12th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To 8:30 AM Hot Yoga With Jenna At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Jenna at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a very challenging class with lots of arm balances. Mom's right big toe is still hurting her after she fell nearly two weeks ago! Ice, ice baby! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. It is her usual Saturday spa routine, and she loves it! Wilmene Tries To Feed Tracy Some Activia Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Wilmene tried to feed some Activia yogurt to Tracy this afternoon, but she wasn't into swallowing today. She even coughed a little, so Wilmene stopped trying today. May be another day will be better. Tracy Is Sleepy And Slept From 3 To 7 PM This Afternoon ~ Tracy was so sleepy this afternoon and slept for four hours in her chair. Mom & Dad Get Binefish Macs This Evening While They Catch Up On Previous Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows ~ Mom and Dad had chicken wings and ribs from Bonefish for dinner while they caught up on their favorite shows that they DVRed. It was fun catching up! They even went in the hot tub! It was perfect. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especial`ly at Mom's corny jokes. 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: Rays Of Life: The Sun ~

Friday, February 11th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga class this morning with Veronica at Awaken. She worked everyone very hard, and the class was hot and very challenging. Mom Picks Up Nana & Nadesha And Heads To Lake Worth For Hair Appointments ~ Mom and Nana had hair appointments at the Hairnet this morning. They were both well overdue for both color and cuts. She did a great job on their hair as always. Mom got her hair styled like Choe on Smallville. She is still trying to decide whether she likes her hair better short and wild like it was for the wedding. Tania Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Tracy shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does such a good job. Tracy even tolerated Tania's plucking better this time. She loves getting beautified! Mom & Dad Catch Up On Last Week's Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched previous episodes of their favorite shows this evening. They are so behind! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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: Everyone Has A Story : Interesting People Everywhere ~

Thursday, February 10th, 2011 ~ Mom Skips Hot Yoga To Go To The Fearless Caregivers Conference With Uncle Johnny In Palm Beach Gardens This Morning ~ Mom hated missing her Hot Yoga practice this morning. She and Uncle Johnny went to the Fearless Caregivers Conference this morning in Palm Beach Gardens. It was packed with various caregivers and healthcare providers, from cradle to grave. They survived about two and a half hours, and then decided they had enough, and left at lunchtime. It was somewhat sad and depressing to hear so many desperate stories during the panel session. Jodi Comes To Do Speech Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Jodi came to do Speech Therapy this evening. She created some activities on the new Dynavox VMax, including some hot Abercrombie models (Tracy's favorite)! The only problem was that Todd took back his head mouse tracker, so Jodi had to use the switches this time for Tracy to activate the selections. It appeared that Tracy did NOT want to go back to using her switches. She was not very enthusiastic during her session, and actually seemed frustrated. Mom was able to contact Dr. Lowe who has a head mouse tracker that she has agreed to loan to Tracy. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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!Yoga! Daily OM : Remember The Light Side: In Praise Of Fun ~

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Fusion This Morning ~ Mom had a great Yoga Fitness Fusion class this morning with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio this morning. She was still pretty jet lagged, but the class sure did feel good. Dad Leaves For His Monthly Meeting In NYC Bright & Early This Morning ~ Dad's flight got diverted to Boston this morning due to snow. He then flew to Chicago to get a flight back to Miami. He never made it to his meeting and flew all day! Mom, Tania & Tracy Go To Cleaveland Clinic For Tracy's Baclofen Pump Refill This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tania and Tracy went to the Cleaveland Clinic for Tracy's baclofen pump refill. She is still getting 226 micrograms per day and her next appointment is before July 17th, her pump alarm date. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy today. He stretched and ranged Tracy and then got Tracy on the bench in front of the mirror for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She is working very hard and is getting much stronger. Mom Goes To The Board Of Directors Meeting For Bit-By-Bit This Evening ~ Mom had a board of directors' meeting this eveing with Bit-By-Bit at the Pompano Public Works Building. Everyone is gearing up for the Second Annual Horses For Heroes Golf Tournament April 16th. Dad Returns Safely From His Trip To Laguardia ~ Dad returned safely from his monthly trip to Laguardia. He had a very productive meeting. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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 Transitions: The Death & Rebirth Of Self ~

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 ~ Mom Arrives In Miami Around 5 PM After A Very Long Flight ~ Mom was happy to be home after such a long flight and quick trip. She sure did miss everyone. Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Dee had to cancel Tracy's Physical Therapy session this evening due to work scheduling conflicts. He will try again next week. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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 : Co-Creating With Nature: Conscious Gardening ~

Monday, February 7th, 2011 ~ Mom & Tiffany Check Out Of The Hotel This Morning ~ Mom and Tiffany packed up and checked out of the hotel this morning. It is hard to believe that they will be leaving this evening to return to the mainland! Boo Hoo! Mom & Tiffany Go To Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville For Shopping This Morning ~ Mom and Tiffany went shopping for gifts for the family at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville this morning. They had some cool stuff there. Mom & Tiffany Head For Dukes For Paddleboarding & Lunch At Dukes With Catie ~ Mom and Tiffany had a blast at Duke's on the beach this morning! Mom tried paddleboarding for the first time. After about twenty minutes on her knees, she finally found her sea legs and stood up. Once she was up, she stayed up for almost an hour! She even caught a wave and rode in. It was such a blast. Tiffany did an awesome job! She is a natural. It is such a great workout, especially upper body. Mom is going to check out paddleboarding in south Florida when she gets back. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He stretched and ranged her and then it was time for her to do some trunk strengthening exercises on the peanut ball in front of the mirror. She was a little stiff today, so Marcus spent some extra time stretching and ranging her major muscle groups. Mom, Tiffany, & Catie Have Lunch At Duke's On The Beach ~ After about two and a half hours, Mom finally turned the board back in and it was time for lunch. Mom and Tiffany were starving, and Catie joined them for lunch on the patio. Mom had a delicious salad and a mahi tuna and cream cheese appetizer. It was so good. They had a nice time. Mom Helps Tiffany Do Laundry & Pack Her Suitcase For Her Trip To DC ~ Mom and Tiffany did laundry and got their stuff organized for the long trip home. Their flight was delayed, so they had some extra time to hang our with Nicole. It was pouring again, so unusual for Hawaii. Mom & Tiffany Get On The Flight To LAX This Evening ~ Mom and Tiffany got first class seats on the redeye flight to Los Angeles, so they were able to sleep in the reclining seats! So comfortable! Then Tiffany got on her flight to Dulles and Mom got on her flight to Miami. Neither one got first class, but Mom got a single seat which is usually reserved for pilots who need to catch up on their sleep. It was an incredible seat. Mom watched Morning Glory on the flight. It was really a cute movie. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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: At The Feet Of The Divine: Layering Our Burdens Down ~

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 ~ Dad Cancels Tracy's Hippotherapy Session Today At Bit-By-Bit ~ Dad cancelled Tracy's Hippotherapy session this afternoon, because she had cramps and seemed to be experiencing discomfort. Mom & Tiffany Go To Starbucks This Morning & Then On A Tour Of The Island ~ Tiffany took Mom to Starbucks for lattes and then off for a tour of the island. They headed to the Kualoa Ranch where they filmed Jurassic Park, Lost, Pearl Harbor, 52 First Dates, and many other movies. It was a fun tour, they learned a lot, and they really felt like tourists. After the tour, they headed to the North Shore, home of the Bonsai Pipeline. It was pouring so they were unable to hang out at the beach, but they perused the little surf shops, yoga studio, and galleries. It was so much fun! The waves were huge! Dad & Tracy Watch The Superbowl This Evening ~ Dad and Tracy watched the Superbowl this evening Mom, Tiffany, & Nicole Enjoy Dinner At Orchids In The Halekulani Hotel ~ Mom, Tiffany and Nicole had a great dinner at Orchids in the Halekulani Hotel. It was pouring so much that they had the plastic windows down. Too bad, because the sunsets are some of the most beautiful in the world. The food was outstanding! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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: Whole-Self Well-Being: How The Body Clears ~

Saturday, February 5th, 2011 ~ Mom & Tiffany Go To See The Sun Rise At Lanikai Beach This Morning ~ Mom and Tiffany got up at the crack of dawn to go to Lanikai on the eastern (windward) side of the island to watch the sun rise. They stopped on their way to Starbucks to get lattes and then headed to the coast. It was a beautiful morning, and when they arrived at Lanikai, they thought that they had missed the sun rise. There were several people walking on the beach and a cute couple with their breakfast table set up, complete with a rose! So, Tiffany and Mom walked along the beach, thinking that they missed the sunrise, since it was already light out. All of a sudden, they heard an Ahh! and turned around to witness the most beautiful sunrise of all time! Exquisite and beyond words! Simply awesome! Tracy Gets A Facial From Wilmene This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a much-needed facial this morning. It had been a few weeks since she had one, and she really enjoyed it. Wilmene Feeds Tracy 4 Ounces Of Activia Yogurt Today ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 4 ounces of Activia yogurt this afternoon. She did a great job moving her tongue and swallowing. Mom & Tiffany Go To A Private Pilates Session This Morning Overlooking Diamond Head ~ Tiffany had bet on and won a private pilates session for two at the coolest Pilates studio on the island, overlooking Diamond Head. They had a really awesome instructor named Ryan, who spent 90 minutes with both of them. They got a great workout and really enjoyed their session. Mom & Tiffany Have Lunch At The Ourdoor Bar At The Alimoana Hotel On Waikiki This Afternoon ~ After their Pilates session, Mom and Tiffany headed down to Waikiki for lunch and the beach. They parked at Ft. Derussey and walked down the beach to the Alimoana Hotel, where they had a delicious healthy lunch at the seaside bar and grill. There was an awesome duo singing Hawaiian music, and they enjoyed listening to them. Tiffany even made a request: Drop Baby Drop! They had a great time and a great lunch! Mom & Tiffany Spend The Afternoon At The Beach On Waikiki ~ Mom and Tiffany had a great afternoon at the beach. The water was so perfect, and Tiffany wanted Mom to go paddleboarding with her. Mom said she wanted to relax today and that they can paddleboard tomorrow instead. So they relaxed and hung out at the beach for a while, enjoying the beautiful sunshine and surf. Dad Takes Tracy & The Dogs For A Walk Around Lighthouse Point This Afternoon ~ Dad was holding down the fort at home while Mom was in Hawaii. He was brave enough to take Tracy and all three dogs for a walk around Lighthouse Point this evening. Mom & Tiffany Have Dinner This Evening At The Hotel Restaurant Under The Banyan Tree ~ Mom and Tiffany had an incredible dinner under the banyan tree on the patio at their hotel. It was right on the beach with tiki torches to boot. Beautiful! What a perfect day! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especial`ly at Mom's corny jokes. 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 ~

Friday, February 4th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes For A Long Walk On Waikiki Beach This Morning ~ Tiffany had to go to work, so Mom went for a long walk on Weikiki Beach this morning. She found the Starbucks on the beach, and ordered a chai tea and an oatmeal. Then she walked to the beach to eat her oatmeal. What an exquisite backdrop to enjoy breakfast! It was so pretty with the surfers, paddle boarders, and kayakers. Simply Paradise. Mom Takes A Cab To Tiffany's Work This Afternoon ~ Mom took a cab to Tiffany's workplace and they went to First Friday in China Town to browse through the many art galleries. It is an event that is held every month in China Town. It was so much fun! They met two of Tiffany's friends and went to dinner at a Thai restaurant that was delicious. Mom had tofu pad thai and sticky rice. It was all so good. Mom bought another Roberta Oakes' designer dress at her signature store. She was so excited to meet the designer herself! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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: Ending The Cycle : Start Today ~

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To The Airport With Dad For Her Flight To Hawaii Via LAX ~ Dad took Mom to Miami International Airport for her trip to see Tiffany in Hawaii. It was a very long flight via LAX, but she really enjoyed reading her book: Western Body, Eastern Mind. It is a great book about the seven chakras of the body. Tania Stretches & Ranges Tracy's Hands, Legs, & Wrists While In Her Chair This Afternoon ~ Tania stretched and ranged Tracy's legs, hands and wrists this afternoon while she was resting in her chair. She really likes her stretching sessions. Dee Is Unable To Come For Tracy's Physical Therapy This Afternoon Due To Work Conflict ~ Dee was unable to come this afternoon for Tracy's Physical Therapy because of a work conflict. Mom Arrives In Hawaii This Evening After About A 15 Hour Flight ~ Tiffany picked Mom up at the airport this evening after about a 15 hour flight. She presented Mom with a beautiful purple orchid lei! It smelled so good. It was so wonderful to see Tiffany and Mom was so ready to spend the next several days with Tiffany in Paradise! Aloha! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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!Yoga! Daily OM : Poetry In Motion: Moving Our Body ~

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 ~ Dad Leaves For His Monthly Meeting In NYC Bright & Early This Morning ~ Dad's flight got diverted to Boston this morning due to snow. He then flew to Chicago to get a flight back to Miami. He never made it to his meeting and flew all day! Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fitness Fusion With Keri At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Fitness Fusion with Keri this morning at the beautiful new Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was smoking hot; reminiscent of the Bikram days with Lan! Mom loves Keri's music and her classes are very challenging. Marcus & Jodi Come To Do A Co-Treat With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus and Jodi did a cotreatment session this afternoon with Tracy. Marcus and Tania positioned Tracy on the peanut therapy ball and Marcus wheeled the therapy table over to Tracy, where Jodi placed the Dynavox VMax. Marcus sat behind Tracy on the therapy bench to support her head so that she could focus on the screen in front of her. Tracy did a good job looking at the screen, which had Yes on her left and No on her right. Marcus and Jodi asked Tracy several questions, which Tracy answered with the Yes/No responses. We are all learning from Tracy's experiences, and are getting better at interacting with Tracy. Tracy worked so hard for an hour and a half, and did an awesome job! We are so proud of her! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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 : Circling The Wagons: Surrounding With Protective Light ~

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kelly At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice this morning with Kelly at Awaken. She has such a soothing voice and a great pace. Mom loves her classes. Mom Stays For Jen's Hard Body Yoga Class ~ Mom stayed for Jen's Hard Body Yoga class at 10:45 AM. It was really hot and challenging. Mom did her best to hang in there! Mom Takes Nana & Nadesha To The Cardiologist For Her Abdomenal Ultrasound ~ Mom had her abdominal ultrasound this afternoon at Dr. Ullman's office. We were all so happy that the ultrasound machine was functioning today, unlike last week. Dee Comes To Do Tracy's Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups and then he and Tania got Tracy prone for some intense stretching. It had been quite a long time since she was prone on the mat, and she really seemed to enjoy it. She stretched for 20 minutes with her arms by her side and then 10 more minutes with her arms in Superman position. She was really tired when she was finished. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. 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 : Take Another Look: Importance Of Second Chances ~