Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 ~ Happy Birthday Cousin Sophia ~ Mom Has Physical Therapy At Atlantic Rehab With Kurt ~ Mom had a good PT session at Atlantic Rehab with Kurt. She is doing a lot of hip stabilization exercises to help stabilize her hypermobile hip. Dr. Fishman approved seven more sessions. They really seem to be helping her balance and lower back strength. Mom Gets A Manicure & Pedicure This Afternoon ~ Mom got a much needed manicure and pedicure this afternoon at Boca Nails. It was just what the doctor ordered! Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Jodi & Heather At NSU In Davie This Afternoon ~ Tracy had a good Speech Therapy session with Jodi and Heather at NSU in Davie. Jodi had some new activities on the Dynavox Imax, with some new formats for Tracy's Abercrombie and Fitch models. Tracy went through the exercises very quickly, focusing on the cute Abercrombie & Fitch models, strutting their stuff with no shirts on! What motivation! She was even laughing at times! Tracy has improved quite a bit since Dr. Lowe first introduced the Dynavox Imax. She is still experiencing some difficulties in the bottom boxes, especially the bottom left corner. Jodi and Heather used a stop watch to time Tracy's responses, noting the difference between the top and the bottom boxes. We are anxious to see the results of their findings. Tracy Does Not Have Physical Therapy With Dee This Week ~ We are all missing Dee (especially Tracy) who has been out since his wife had her daughter nearly a month ago! We are looking forward to Dee returning next Tuesday! Tracy & Mom Watch Legally Blonde This Evening In Tracy's Room ~ Mom and Tracy watched Legally Blonde, one of Mom's favorite movies. It is such a cute movie. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Days Of Affirmation : Sending Love Ahead To Your Day ~

Monday, June 29th, 2009 ~ Tracy Is A Little Tired This Morning From The Long Car Ride ~ Tracy was still pretty sleepy this morning after the long car ride from Louisiana! Everyone spent the day catching up on loose ends! Mom Goes To Warm & Gentle Yoga This Afternoon ~ Mom enjoyed her Warm & Gentle practice this afternoon after about a month off! She felt a little tight but pretty good after her injury! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Manicure This Afternoon ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a manicure this afternoon. This week's shade is glittery pink! Tania Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Tania shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She was definitely overdue. Fritz Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy this afternoon with Fritz. First he did some stretching and passive range of motion, then it was time to get Tracy seated on the large Pilates ball for trunk strengthening and balance. Tracy did a good job tolerating the ball with assistance for about 20 to 30 minutes. She is working so hard during her therapy sessions! Way to go Tracy! Mom Goes To Her First Spinning Class In About Two Months! ~ Mom bit the bullet and tried her legs at her first SPIN class in nearly two months! She felt great throughout the class and her legs and lower back felt strong! Thank goodness! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: How To Come Out Of Hiding : Isolation ~

Sunday, June 28th, 2009 ~ Happy Birthday Cousin Dawn ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, & LuLu Go To Noon Mass At St. Ambrose Church In Deerfield Beach ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & LuLu went to 12 noon Mass at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Deerfield Beach. It was a very upbeat and high energy Mass, with lots of music! Mom, Dad, Tracy & LuLu Stop At Starbucks After Mass ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, & LuLu made a pit stop at Starbucks in Deerfield Beach for chai tea and cafe lattes. They were out of cinnamon scones! Boo! Aunt Diame Comes Over For A Visit This Afternoon ~ Aunt Diane came over to hang out for a bit with Mom, Tracy, and LuLu this afternoon. It was great seeing her after a little over a week! Fritz Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy this afternoon with Fritz. First he did some stretching and passive range of motion, then it was time to get her prone on the mat. She did a great job tolerating this position for about 30 minutes, while Fritz stretched and ranged her hip flexors. She felt pretty loose, despite all of the time in her chair riding in the van. Next, Mom, Dad, & Fritz got Tracy straddled on the peanut ball for trunk and head strengthen exercises as well as vestibular development. Tracy did a good job with sitting up on the peanut with Fritz behind her and Mom holding her feet in place on the floor. She is working so hard during therapy. We are very proud of her and all her hard work! Papaw Update ~ Papaw continues to improve, and the doctors are slowly weaning him off the ventilator. The plan is to extubate him mid-week. His lungs are slowly clearing and he is still heavily sedated. After he is discharged from the ICU, the plan is for him to be transferred to the rehab center for therapies. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Allowing Our Loved Ones To Be Human : Putting People On A Pedestal ~

Saturday, June 27th, 2009 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. Her complexion is looking so beautiful. The Clarisonic brush is really making a difference. Melanie Gives Tracy A Cranial Sacral Therapy Sesison ~ Melanie came by to give Tracy a Cranial Sacral Therapy session this afternoon. She relaxed and was very vocal during her session. She had a smile on her face when Melanie was done. Dad Gets A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session ~ Dad enjoyed his Cranial Sacral Therapy session this afternoon, especially after the 14 hour drive from Louisiana yesterday. Melanie Gives Mom A Swedish Massage This Afternoon ~ Next it was Mom's turn for a Swedish massage with Melanie. She was way overdue and ready for some pampering. Melanie did a light massage, no more deep tissue body work for Mom! No way! Aimee Comes To Do Speech Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Aimee this afternoon. She worked on Tracy's oral motor exercises, using frozen lemon & glycerine swabs to stimulate the arches in the back of Tracy's mouth. She strokes the arches three times on each side to initiate a swallow. Tracy did a good job (most of the time) opening her mouth and letting Aimee tickle her arches. She did initiate a swallow several times during the exercises. Next it was time to work with Tracy's Nuk brush on the inside of Tracy's cheeks. She also used the Z-vibe oral stimulator and the chewy tube for jaw stability exercises. Tracy is working very hard during all of her therapy sessions. We are very proud of all her hard work. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Removing Obstructions : Allowing Our Light To Shine ~

Friday, June 26th, 2009 ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy Leave For Home This Morning ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy left this morning for Lighthouse Point. It was such a long trip home, but they made good time. They stopped to refuel in Pensacola, right up the street from where they used to live and where Tracy was born. It brought back some very good memories. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Arrive Around 1:15 AM ~ Everyone was so happy to get out of the van after nearly 13 hours on the road. It is so good to be back home. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Remembering To Pause : Beyond Reacting ~

Thursday, June 25th, 2009 ~ Latarsha Comes To Help Mom With Tracy Again This Morning ~ Latarsha came to help Mom again today. She is doing a good job! Mom, Dad, Tiffany & Tracy Are In Louisiana ~ Papaw Is In The ICU At North Oaks Hospital In Hammond ~ Mom, Dad, Tiffany, and Tracy are in Independence with family since Papaw was hospitalized one week ago. He is in the ICU unit with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Yesterday, his chest xray showed a "remarkable improvement" according to the pulmonologist. They have him sedated so that he can rest and recover. He continues to improve, although it is a slow process. Your prayers are greatly appreciated. Dad Stays With Papaw This Evening & Mamaw Comes Home To Spend Some Time With Tiffany & Tracy This Evening ~ Dad stayed with Papaw while Mamaw came home to spend some time with us before we return home tomorrow. Aunt Cheryl made her delicious chicken with brown gravy and asparagus and cheese casserole. It was really good! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Allowing Our Loved Ones To Be Human : Putting People On A Pedestal ~

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 ~ Happy Birthday Aunt Cheryl ~ Mom, Dad, Tiffany & Tracy Are In Louisiana ~ Papaw Is In The ICU At North Oaks Hospital In Hammond ~ Mom, Dad, Tiffany, and Tracy are in Independence with family since Papaw was hospitalized one week ago. He is in the ICU unit with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Yesterday, his chest xray showed a "remarkable improvement" according to the pulmonologist. They have him sedated so that he can rest and recover. He continues to improve, although it is a slow process. Your prayers are greatly appreciated. Latarsha Comes To Help Mom With Tracy's Morning Care ~ Latarsha, a CNA, came to help Mom and Dad with Tracy's morning care. It was nice to have an extra set of hands. Jenny & John Vincent Come To Visit Us In Independence This Afternoon ~ Jenny and John Vincent came over to visit us this afternoon in Independence. It was so nice to see them and catch up on stuff. Tracy & Dad Watch Wimbledon Tennis This Afternoon ~ Tracy and Dad chilled out watching tennis at Wimbledon this afternoon. Everyone Watched The LSU Tigers Beat The Texas Longhorns This Evening In Game 3 Of the NCAA College World Series ~ Everyone was so excited to see the Tigers beat the Longhorns this evening in the NCAA College World Series! It is their sixth world series championship! Way to Geaux Tiger! Aunt Cheryl Makes Red Beans & Rice This Evening ~ Aunt Cheryl made everyone red beans and rice this evening. It was really good! We had a birthday cake for Aunt Cheryl's birthday too! It was delicious! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: A Bad Habit : Being Hard On Ourselves ~

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go For A Ride Around Hammond, Independence, & Loranger This Afternoon ~ Everyone enjoyed sightseeing around the Hammond area today. Dad showed Mom and Tracy his banner from Alumni of the Year (2006) hanging on the Southeastern Louisiana University campus. Everyone Watches LSU Tigers Lose To The Texas Longhorns This Evening ~ Everyone was disappointed that the Texas Longhorns lost to the LSU Tigers this evening. We hope they redeem themselves in Game 3 tomorrow evening. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Surrounding With Protective Light : Circling The Wagons ~

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 ~ Shelly & Conner Come To Visit Mom, Tiffany & Tracy ~ Shelly brought Conner, her new baby boy, over for us to see this afternoon. He is so cute, only two weeks old. It was nice to catch up with Shelly! Dad Spends The Night With Papaw In ICU ~ Mamaw finally came home after nearly 6 weeks in the hospital. It was nice to spend some time with her. They watched LSU beat Texas in extra innings and had Chinese food from the Trey Yuen Restaurant. Aunt Kathy brought Dad his favorite: Four Happiness! It was really good! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: The Friend We Want To Be : Evaluating Our Relationships ~

Sunday, June 21st, 2009 ~ Papaw Is Sedated, Intubated & Put On The Ventilator This Morning ~ Papaw was sedated, intubated, and put on the ventilator this morning. Mom Does Her Lower Back Exercises With The Therapy Balls This Afternoon ~ Mom did all her lower back exercises this afternoon with the pilates balls as prescribed by the Physical Therapist. Aunt Kathy Makes Spaghetti & Meatballs For Dinner This Evening ~ Aunt Kathy cooked spaghetti and meatballs for dinner this evening and everyone enjoyed dinner together. Mom, Dad, Tiffany & Tracy Hang Out In The Living Room With Cousins Watching Gossip Girl ~ Everyone enjoyed hanging out in the family room to watch Gossip Girl on DVD this evening! Dad Stays With Papaw At The Hospital ~ Dad stayed with Papaw in the ICU this evening. He is on the ventilator and sedated. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Taking Our Turn To Give : People In Need ~

Saturday, June 20th, 2009 ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy Leave Around 6 AM For Independence, Louisiana ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy left bright and early this morning for their long car ride to Louisiana. Mom brought plenty of reading material for the trip. Tania and Gio helped get Tracy ready and they left around 7 AM. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Arrive At North Oaks Hospital In Hammond To See Papaw Around 8 PM This Evening ~ After a very long ride, Mom, Dad, and Tracy were glad to arrive at the hospital to visit Papaw this evening. They saw Mamaw, Papaw, Aunt Kathy, and Tiffany, then headed to the house to unload the van. Uncle Mike & Anthony Help Us Unload The Van & Set Up Tracy's Bed This Evening ~ It was good to get Tracy out of her chair and into her bed this evening where she could stretch out after the long car ride. Everyone was very happy to be out of the van, where they could relax! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Different Ways Of Navigating : We're All In The Same Boat ~

Friday, June 19th, 2009 ~ Mom Has Physical Therapy This Morning With Kurt At Atlantic Rehab This Morning ~ Kurt showed Mom some lumbar sacral stabilization exercises on the mat with the pilates ball. It appears that Mom's left hip is hypermobile, and she is lacking stabilization around the SI joint. So, these exercises should help to strengthen Mom's core and stabilize these muscles. Tiffany Arrives In Louisiana This Morning ~ Tiffany made it to Louisiana this morning, after a long plane ride from Hawaii. It will be so nice to see her and spend some time with her. Tania Gives Tracy Some Strawberry Activia Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Tania worked with Tracy on her chewy tube and then gave Tracy about two ounces of Strawberry Activia yogurt this afternoon. Tracy is doing a good job swallowing and seemed to enjoy her yogurt. Tracy Still Does Not Have Hippotherapy Due To Her Surgery ~ Tracy did not have Hippotherapy this evening since she is still on restrictions due to her Baclofen pump surgery last month. Dr. Adada said Tracy can resume Hippotherapy in 4 to 6 weeks. Tania & Mom Pack For Their Trip To Louisiana ~ With Papaw in the hospital, Tania and Mom packed up Tracy's things for the road trip to Louisiana tomorrow. Tracy sure does not travel lightly anymore. She has a lot of supplies to take, even her old hospital bed and air mattress is going with us. Dad Returns From Louisiana This Evening ~ Dad and Gio tied Tracy's bed on the roof of the van for their trip bright and early tomorrow morning. It is a 13 hour drive, and no one is looking forward to the long car ride. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: The Wisdom Of Sharing : Stone Soup ~

Thursday, June 18th, 2009 ~ Mom Hits The Pool & Hot Tub Again This Morning For Aquatherapy ~ The hot tub and the pool has really been helping Mom's hip to heal. She has not been able to go to Hot Yoga for nearly six weeks. The Physical Therapy has also been helping a lot. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Afternoon ~ Greg came by to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon at 1 PM. After passive range of motion and stretching, Greg and Tania got Tracy straddled on the peanut for trunk and head control. Tracy is working so hard during her therapy sessions. Way to go Tracy! Dad Spends The Night In The Hospital With Papaw ~ Dad spent the night again with Papaw in the hospital. Thank goodness he is a doctor and can monitor Papaw's care while in the hospital! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: A Soulful Cure : Working With A Shaman ~

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 ~ Mom Does Aquatherapy In The Pool This Morning ~ Mom spent another morning in the pool and hot tub doing aquatherapy. She is still unable to go to Hot Yoga. The heat and cool pool is really helping with her mobility and pain control. Mom Has Physical Therapy This Afternoon At Atlantic Rehab ~ Mom had her Physical Therapy session this afternoon at Atlantic Rehab in Lighthouse Point. Kurt evaluated Mom, and then applied ultrasound, e-stim and ice to her left hip. She has another appointment on Friday to work on some hip stabilization exercises. Mom Goes To Visit Nana This Afternoon ~ Mom went to visit Nana after her therapy session this afternoon. She is doing better after her fall last Monday evening, going to the Wound Center for dressing changes. Tracy Eats 2 Ounces Of Banana Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 2 ounces of banana yogurt this afternoon. She is doing a good job moving her tongue and swallowing the yogurt. Tania worked with Tracy on her oral motor exercises, using her chewy tube. Tania Reads & Discusses Poetry With Tracy On The Patio ~ Tania read poetry to Tracy on the patio and they discussed the poem. They enjoyed the beautiful sunshine, catching up on their vitamin D and tan! Greg Does Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Greg came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. After stretching and passive range of motion, Tania and Greg transferred Tracy to the BOSU for trunk and head control exercises. Jeff applied e-stim to Tracy's quads for neuromuscular reeducation. Tracy is working very hard in therapy and we are very proud of her. Papaw Is Readmitted To The Hospital & Dad Leaves For Louisiana This Evening ~ Papaw was readmitted to the hospital today with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome following a bout of postoperative pneumonia. Dad left this evening for Louisiana to be with Papaw and Mamaw. He spent the night with Papaw in the hospital. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Ceremony Of Welcome : Welcoming A New Member To Your Family ~

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 ~ Mom Does Aquatherapy In The Pool This Morning ~ Mom has been hitting the pool for aquatherapy each morning in place of hot yoga. Her lower back is feeling much better. She starts Physical Therapy tomorrow. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Jodi This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Jodi this afternoon at NSU in Davie. She created some more photos of cute Abercrombie models for the Dynavox Imax for Tracy to focus on. Tracy was very engaged and moved quickly through the photo file. In fact, she figured out how to go through the photos several more times, using her eye gaze. She did a great job focusing on the photos, and continues to work very hard during her sessions. Tracy Does Not Have Physical Therapy With Dee This Evening ~ Dee's wife had their first baby last week, so he is at home helping out with baby Kimani! We sure do miss him, and look forward to his return soon. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: The Power Of Perspective : Hawk Medicine ~

Monday, June 15th, 2009 ~ Mom Has An Appointment With Dr. Fishman In Weston This Morning ~ Mom was seen by Dr. Fishman, physiatrist, in Weston this morning. He reviewed Mom's spinal films and lumbar-sacral MRI and diagnosed with bursitis of the left hip, ITB syndrome, sciatica, and lumbar radiculopathy. All that said, Dr. Fishman prescribed Physical Therapy. Mom made an appointment for Wednesday and Friday to see Kurt at Atlantic Rehab in Lighthouse Point. Tania Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Tania shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does such a good job with her, and Tracy truly loves her spa days! Tania & Wilmene Give Tracy Some Strawberry Activia This Afternoon ~ Tania and Wilmene fed Tracy about two ounces of Strawberry Activia this afternoon. She did a good job moving it back with her tongue and swallowing. Great job Tracy! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Evening ~ Greg came by to give Tracy Physical Therapy this evening. He stretched and ranged Tracy and then he and Tania got Tracy straddled on the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy did a good job, tolerating 30 minutes in this position. Emil Gives Mom & Dad Massages This Evening ~ Emil gave Mom and Dad a swedish massage this evening. It had been several years since they have had one of Emil's massages. It was just what the doctor ordered after such a busy week of cleaning, organizing, and moving. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Start With Your Heart : Checking InWith Your Heart Daily ~

Sunday, June 14th, 2009 ~ Happy Birthday Wilmene! ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Emil, LuLu, Aunt Diane, Jeff, & Nana Go To Mass At Uncle Johnny's Church In Pahokee ~ Uncle Johnny said a nice Mass in honor of Corpus Christi feast day. After Mass, everyone enjoyed Subway sandwiches at the rectory. It was Emil's first time visiting St. Mary's Church in Pahokee and he enjoyed snapping pictures of the Baptism which Uncle Johnny performed after the Mass. He is taking a photography class and had lots of interesting shots to feature. Dad Grills Some Fish & Veggies While Everyone Watched The College World Series ~ Emil, Mom, Dad, & Tracy enjoyed some grilled fish while they watched the College World Series. Everyone was pretty tired from the long day! They are rooting for the LSU Tigers! Geuax Tigers! Mom, Dad, Emil & Tracy WatchThe NBA Finals This Evening ~ Everyone is rooting for the Orlando Magic to win the playoffs! Keep your fingers crossed, but it looks like the LA Lakers are going to take the trophy! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Reclaiming Your Power : Insecurity ~

Saturday, June 13th, 2009 ~ Tracy Spends Her First Night In Her Own Room ~ Tracy spent her first night in her own room last night since her accident more than 6 and a half years ago! She slept so well, and seemed to enjoy having her own space. Mom and Dad slept well too. Dad connected a TracyCam and had a communication system installed which is hardwired between our rooms, so we can hear and talk to Tracy, because her room is on the opposite side of the house from Mom and Dad's. They can also watch Tracy on the television on closed circuit with her TracyCam. Mom, Dad, & Emil Spend The Day Cleaning Out The Garage & Storage Closet ~ Emil helped Mom and Dad reorganize the garage and the storage closet under the stairs to make room for Tracy's therapy equipment and supplies. It took all day to reorganize everything. Tracy's room is so comfy and pretty! She has french doors that open to the pool, patio, dock, and hot tub! She can even see Mom's meditation garden complete with a bronze Buddha! Om! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Tracy got a facial this morning. Wilmene does such a good job with Tracy's spa and beauty needs! Tracy Gets A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session With Melanie ~ Melanie came by to do a cranial sacral therapy session with Tracy, Mom and Dad this afternoon. Tracy loves when Melanie works with her. She has such healing energy and Tracy relaxes and enjoys all the positive energy surrounding her. Mom & Dad Get Cranial Sacral Therapy Sessions With Melanie This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad enjoyed some nurturing this afternoon with Melanie. She is so healing and Mom's hip continues to heal. It was just what Mom and Dad needed after the past several days of moving. Tracy Does Not Have Speech Therapy With Aimee This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not have Speech Therapy this afternoon. Looks like she has another pass for this week too! Mom, Dad, Tracy, & Emil Watch The College World Series This Evening ~ Everyone has been keeping up with the NCAA College Baseball World Series, and rooting for LSU! Geaux Tigers! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Spiritualizing The Planet : Ascension ~

Friday, June 12th, 2009 ~ Tracy Has An Appointment With Dr. Applebaum~ Chiropractor Today ~ Tracy had her second appointment this afternoon with Dr. Applebaum in Boca Raton. Mom, Dad, Tania, Wilmene, and Emil brought Tracy and met Dad at Dr. Applebaum's office. He worked with Tracy doing some soft tissue manipulation and some energy work. He is a very interesting man and a brilliant healer. Mom, Dad, Tania, Wilmene, Emil, & Tracy Go To Lunch At Seasons 52 To Celebrate Wilmene's Birthday ~ Everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch at Seasons 52 to celebrate Wilmene's birthday. Lunch was so good, fresh and healthy. Wilmene was really pleased! Mom, Dad, Tania, Gio & Emil Move Tracy Into Her Own Room This Evening ~ Everyone pitched in and helped Tracy move into her room this evening. They worked until 11 PM, reorganizing all of Tracy's supplies from one end of the house to the other. It is a domino effect when one moves. Tracy's room is so comfy, cozy, and bright with an awesome flat screen TV with high definition! She is so excited to be in her own room! Thank you to everyone who helped make the transition a good one! Everyone Enjoys Pizza From Rotelli's ~ Mom ordered pizzas from Rotellis and everyone enjoyed some Sam Adams beer while working and watching the Stanley Cup playoffs! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: An Enlivening Force : Cultivating Inspiration ~

Thursday, June 11th, 2009 ~ Mom Is Injured And Unable To Do Anything Physical ~ Mom is down for the count with a hip/lower back injury and is in pain. She is not able to do any Spinning, Yoga, Walking, etc. Pool, shower, ice, and long soaks in the hot tub are it! Awaiting results of the MRI that she took yesterday morning. This is the biggest test of strength and patience ever! She really depends on physical exercise for stress management. Argh! Mom Hits The Hot Tub & Pool Again This Morning For Some Aquatherapy ~ Mom has been hitting the hot tub and the pool first thing every morning for some aquatherapy. It really helps to take the edge of the pain and to help with mobility. She has been really enjoying catching up on summer reading and also enjoying her own back yard. Funny how things work out to realign the body and the mind! She is very grateful for her close friends who have continued to support her throughout this difficult time. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Manicure ~ Wilemene gave Tracy a manicure this morning. Her nails are a pretty bright red. Tres chic! Tracy, Mom & Tania Go Shopping At Atlantic Jewelers In Pompano For Wilmene's Birthday Present ~ The girls went shopping for Pandora beads for Wilmene's birthday this afternoon. They have so many pretty beads, it was hard to choose! Mom, Tracy, & Tania Stop At Rita's Ice ~ The girls made a pit stop at Rita's Ice for some Italian ice and custard. They have the best! Yummy! Tracy Has Physical Therapy This Evening With Greg ~ Greg came by to work with Tracy on her Physical Therapy this evening. He did passive range of motion with Tracy's major muscle groups on the mat. Then it was time for Tracy to sit on the BOSU to work on trunk and head control and vestibular balance. Tracy did a good job with her therapy and Greg felt that her tone looks good. Emil Arrives This Evening After A Delayed Flight From Virginia ~ Dad stayed late to catch up on paper work while he waited for Emil to arrive at Miami International. It was so great to see Emil and have him spend a long weekend with us. We are looking forward to some fun time with him this weekend. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Fanning The Creative Flames : Boredom ~

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 ~ Mom Hits The Hot Tub & Pool Again This Morning For Some Aquatherapy ~ Mom has been hitting the hot tub and the pool first thing every morning for some aquatherapy. It really helps to take the edge of the pain and to help with mobility. She has been really enjoying catching up on summer reading and also enjoying her own back yard. Funny how things work out to realign the body and the mind! She is very grateful for her close friends who have continued to support her throughout this difficult time. Tracy Has An Appointment With Dr. Adada At Cleveland Clinic This Afternoon ~ Dr. Adada was very pleased with Tracy's incision. He said that it was healing well. She can resume Aquatherapy and Hippotherapy in a few more weeks to be sure that it is completely healed. He is such a nice doctor; very caring and compassionate. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Evening ~ Greg worked with Tracy on her Physical Therapy this evening. Again, Greg and Tania transferred Tracy to the peanut so that she could straddle, practicing trunk and head control. Greg sat behind Tracy and worked on some upper trunk stretches. Tracy is working so hard during her therapy sessions! Dad Returns Safely From His Meeting In NYC At The Airport ~ Dad returned safely after a long day at his monthly meeting at Laguardia. He is happy to be home, after leaving at the crack of dawn. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Waves Of Healing : Ocean Meditation ~

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 ~ Mom Hits The Hot Tub & Pool Again This Morning For Some Aquatherapy ~ Mom has been hitting the hot tub and the pool first thing every morning for some aquatherapy. It really helps to take the edge of the pain and to help with mobility. She has been really enjoying catching up on summer reading and also enjoying her own back yard. Funny how things work out to realign the body and the mind! She is very grateful for her close friends who have continued to support her throughout this difficult time. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Jodi At NSU This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Jodi and Heather this afternoon at NSU. Heather is observing for the remainder of the semester with hopes of working with Tracy next semester. Mom can't believe how fast the semesters go by and how many awesome students have worked with Tracy since she started at NSU! Awesome! Today, Jodi had photographs of Abercromie models with their shirts off for Tracy to look at on the Dynavox Imax eye gaze machine. Tracy went through the pictures faster than she has ever before. She even figured out how to repeat the pictures when she had completed the activity, going through them again and again. It is amazing how motivating cute Abercrombie models with their shirts off can be! She was laughihng and very engaged in the activity! Jodi really hit a home run this time! Tracy Does Not Have Physical Therapy With Dee This Evening ~ Tracy did not have Physical Therapy with Dee this evening. His wife is having a baby any day now, so he was at the hospital with her. (Keep your fingers crossed!) Mom, Tania & Tracy Go To Barnes & Noble This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tania, and Tracy took full advantage of their evening off and went to Barnes and Noble for some book therapy! Mom found several yoga magazines, a daily angel meditation by Doreen Virtue, and The Untethered Soul by Michale A Singer. Dad Goes To Traditional Hot Yoga This Evening ~ Dad enjoyed his yoga practice this evening. He sure does like his yoga practice. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Tied In Knots : The Journey Of Release ~

Monday, June 8th, 2009 ~ Mom Hits The Hot Tub & Pool Again This Morning For Some Aquatherapy ~ Mom has been hitting the hot tub and the pool first thing every morning for some aquatherapy. It really helps to take the edge of the pain and to help with mobility. She has been really enjoying catching up on summer reading and also enjoying her own back yard. Funny how things work out to realign the body and the mind! She is very grateful for her close friends who have continued to support her throughout this difficult time. Mom's MRI Results Are Normal ~ Mom's MRI results showed no disc involvement. She is not sure why she is experiencing such intense pain. She has an appointment with Dr. Fishman, sports medicine physiatrist in Weston, next Monday to found out the course of action. The Voltaren has finally kicked in, after nearly five days to reach the therapeutic level. Extra Strength Tylenol has helped to take the edge off in the mean time. Tania Works With The Chewy Tube On Tracy's Oral Motor Exercises ~ Tania worked with Tracy on her oral motor exercises, using her chewy tube and massager. Tracy is doing better with her chewing, moving her tongue, sticking it out, and swallowing. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Some Papay Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 3 ounces of Papaya yogurt this afternoon. Tracy did a good job moving the yogurt back with her tongue, and swallowing. She enjoyed three ounces of her favorite yogurt. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Evening ~ Greg works with Tracy on Physical Therapy this evening. First, he stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscles, then it was time for Tracy to sit straddled on the peanut therapy ball. Tania and Greg transferred Tracy to the peanut therapy ball, to practice trunk strengthening and head control. He placed the electrodes on Tracy's paraspinous muscles, for Neuromuscular Reeducation. Tracy tolerated about thirty minutes on the peanut. Tracy Vomits About 6 To 8 Ounces This Evening ~ Tracy gagged during her tooth brushing and vomited her dinner (about 6 to 8 ounces of Jevity 1.2). Guess most of us have nearly gagged ourselves at least once while vigorously brushing our tongue and teeth. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Generosity Of Spirit : Being Happy For Others ~

Sunday, June 7th, 2009 ~ Mom Is Injured And Unable To Do Anything Physical ~ Mom is down for the count with a hip/lower back injury and is in pain. She is not able to do any Spinning, Yoga, Walking, etc. Pool, shower, ice, and long soaks in the hot tub are it! Awaiting results of the MRI that she took yesterday morning. This is the biggest test of strength and patience ever! She really depends on physical exercise for stress management. Argh! Dad Takes Mom For A Pedicure This Afternoon ~ Dad took Mom for a pedicure this afternoon! It did help to make her feel better! Tracy Has Her First Shampoo Since Her Surgery ~ Tracy had her first shower post-op today! It was soooo nice! She really enjoyed it! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Tracy got a facial this morning. Wilmene does such a good job with Tracy's spa and beauty needs! Tracy Watches The French Open With Dad ~ Tracy enjoyed watching the Women's French Open Finals this morning with Dad! She sure does love tennis, just like Nana! Tracy & Dad Watch Golf This Afternoon ~ Tracy and Dad watched the golf tournament this afternoon. Tracy Does Not Have Speech Therapy With Aimee This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not have Speech Therapy this afternoon. Looks like she has a pass for this week! Tracy, Dad, & Mom Watch The Belmont Stakes This Afternoon ~ We are all rooting for Calvin Borell to win the Belmont Stakes on Mine That Bird this evening! Geaux Calvin! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Waves Of Healing : Ocean Meditation ~

Saturday, June 6th, 2009 ~ Mom Is Injured And Unable To Do Anything Physical ~ Mom is down for the count with a hip/lower back injury and is in pain. She is not able to do any Spinning, Yoga, Walking, etc. Pool, shower, ice, and long soaks in the hot tub are it! Awaiting results of the MRI that she took yesterday morning. This is the biggest test of strength and patience ever! She really depends on physical exercise for stress management. Argh! Dad Takes Mom For A Pedicure This Afternoon ~ Dad took Mom for a pedicure this afternoon! It did help to make her feel better! Tracy Has Her First Shampoo Since Her Surgery ~ Tracy had her first shower post-op today! It was soooo nice! She really enjoyed it! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Tracy got a facial this morning. Wilmene does such a good job with Tracy's spa and beauty needs! Tracy Watches The French Open With Dad ~ Tracy enjoyed watching the Women's French Open Finals this morning with Dad! She sure does love tennis, just like Nana! Tracy & Dad Watch Golf This Afternoon ~ Tracy and Dad watched the golf tournament this afternoon. Tracy Does Not Have Speech Therapy With Aimee This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not have Speech Therapy this afternoon. Looks like she has a pass for this week! Tracy, Dad, & Mom Watch The Belmont Stakes This Afternoon ~ We are all rooting for Calvin Borell to win the Belmont Stakes on Mine That Bird this evening! Geaux Calvin! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Shifting Roles : Supporting Your Spouse ~

Friday, June 5th, 2009 ~ Happy Anniversary Uncle Johnny ~ Mom Goes To Get An MRI This Morning ~ Mom had her first experience with an MRI this morning. What a horrific experience. She was looking for the headphones and music and instead, there were flimsy, worthless ear plugs, loud noise, and a tomblike experience. What does it take to make healthcare a pleasant, compassionate experience? Mom Picks Up Nana & Goes To @The Hairnet In Lake Worth For Hair Appointments ~ Mom finished her MRI, stuck an ice pack on her hip, and picked up Nana for their hair appointment in Lake Worth. They were both in desperate need of hair cuts and color! Wilmene Feeds Tracy 3 Ounces Of Mango Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 3 ounces of mango yogurt this afternoon. She did a good job moving the yogurt to the back of her mouth and swallowing it all. She loves mango yogurt! Tania & Tracy Sit Outside By The Pool ~ Tania read to Tracy from Fifty Things Of Importance this afternoon. Tania worked with Tracy on her Affirmations until the heavens opened up and a downpour occurred. Tracy Does Not Have Hippotherapy With Susan At Bit By Bit This Evening ~ Hippotherapy was cancelled this evening due to thunderstorms and lots and lots of rain. She was unable to go anyway, due to her incision which is healing slowly. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Evening ~ Greg came by to work with Tracy on her Physical Therapy. He stretched and ranged Tracy, and then sat her on the BOSU for balance and trunk strengthening exercises. Everyone Goes To The Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club This Evening For Uncle Johnny's Anniversary Dinner ~ Everyone had a great time and a wonderful dinner at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club this evening. It was in honor of Father John's 34th anniverasary if becoming a priest! Congratulations Uncle Johnny! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Those Who Came Before : Turning To Ancestors For Guidance ~

Thursday, June 4th, 2009 ~ Cindy, The Home Health Nurse Comes By To See Tracy This Morning ~ Cindy, Tracy's Home Health Nurse, came by to examine Tracy after her surgery. She thought that Tracy's incision looked good and is healing well. Mom, Wilmene, Tania & Tracy Go To See Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past This Afternoon At Muvico ~ The girls had a chick flick afternoon at Muvico in Pompano Beach today. They went to see The Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past! It was a really cute movie. When Mom and Tania asked Tracy if she liked the movie, she shook her head NO every time. That was surprising since Mom thought that Tracy liked Matthew McConnaghey and Jennifer Garner! Oh well. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Afternoon ~ Greg came by to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He did more passive range of motion and gentle stretching to keep Tracy loose and flexible while her incision heals. Dr. Adada said no hippotherapy or aquatherapy for 4 to 6 weeks! Looks like we will be doing a lot more recreational therapy until then! Dad Goes To Traditional Hot Yoga This Evening With Veronica ~ Dad enjoyed his practice this evening at Traditional Hot Yoga with Veronica at Lighthouse Point Awaken Yoga. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Under The Hood: Importance Of Looking Deeper ~

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 ~ Mom Goes To Dr. Qureshi For Her Sciatica Pain This Morning ~ Mom had an appointment with Dr. Qureshi, her internist, to investigate her sciatica pain this morning. He ordered xrays and an MRI, if the xrays were negative. Mom Goes To The Diagnostic Center On Hillsborough Blvd To Get Hip & Lumbar Sacral Xrays This Morning ~ Mom went to the diagnostic center at the Cove this morning to get hip and lumbar-sacral xrays this morning. She cancelled her chiropractor appointment until she gets a positive diagnosis. Tracy Has Her Post-op Appointment With Dr. Adada At The Cleveland Clinic This Afternoon ~ Dr. Adada removed Tracy's staples this afternoon and was very pleased with her incision. He commented that it was healing well, and requested that we leave it open to air for granulation to occur. Tracy Does Not Have Physical Therapy With Greg This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not have Physical Therapy with Greg this afternoon. It was a good day to take off, since she got her staples removed and it was important for the incision to have a chance to heal. Mom & Dad Go Out For A Quick Dinner This Evening ~ Tania stayed with Tracy while Mom and Dad went to Galuppi's Restaurant for a quick dinner. It was right on the golf course and a nice break from our mundane daily routine. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Tending The Emotions : Having A Breakdown ~

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 ~ Mom Goes To Traditional Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica ~ Mom enjoyed Traditional Hot Yoga this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. However, at the end of class, she had a stabbing knife-like pain in her left SI joint. Looks like she is going to have to make an appointment to see her internist ASAP. Xrays and MRI here we come! Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Jodi at NSU In Davie ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy this afternoon at NSU with Jodi. She was not as vocal today as she was last week and she had some difficulty focusing her gaze on the top boxes of the Dynavox Imax. She did much better with the objuects that were in the lower boxes on the screen. Tracy did make some vocalizations on commnad with Jodi. She tries so hard during her therapy sessions. We hope she keeps up the good work! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Dee This Evening ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Dee this evening. He did some passive range of motion and stretching and also a massage on her major muscle groups. After her massage, Dee and Tania got Tracy seated on the peanut ball for trunk strengthening and head control exercises. He does such a great job with Tracy. She tolerated 30 minutes on the peanut this evening. Dad Returns From His Quick Trip To Puerto Rico This Evening ~ Dad made it back safely after his quick trip to Puerto Rico today. He left at the crack of dawn and was back by dinner time. Whew! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Choosing A New Response : Common Fears ~

Monday, June 1st, 2009 ~ Mom Goes To Warm & Gentle Yoga This Afternoon With Veronica ~ Mom enjoyed Warm & Gentle Yoga this afternoon at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. Mom Goes To Fresh Market To Shop For Fresh Produce After Yoga ~ Mom loves going to Fresh Market to shop for fresh fruit and vegetables. Mom loves shopping at Fresh Market! It is such a cool store and lots of fun! Tania Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Tracy got her eyebrows shaped this afternoon by Tania. They look so beautiful! Greg Comes By To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Greg came by to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. Because she is not quite one week post-op, Greg did gentle passive range of motion with Tracy. She was very loose and flexible, which is good news. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several weeks. 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. Some days she is so vocal that she is shouting! Unfortunately, she has been drooling more than ever too. It could be due to so much tongue movement or possibly due to the increase in Baclofen. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to talk to us more and more each day! Daily OM: Sharing Space & Energy : Cohabitating With Others ~