Saturday, March 29th, 2008 ~ Happy Birthday Dad! ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning while Cousin Michelle hung out by the pool. It was one of the nicest days we have had in a long time: Lots and lots of sunshine with no clouds and no rain in sight! Lan taught a great class and Mom really enjoyed it! Mom, Dad, Cousin Michelle, Tracy, Luca & Luna Hang Out By The Pool ~ Everyone enjoyed the sunshine this afternoon out by the pool. Tracy loves catching up on her tan and getting her daily dose of Vitamin D. The dogs also enjoyed being outside and played with eachother in the fresh air. Mom, Dad, Cousin Michelle, Tracy, Luca & Luna Go For A Ride On The Little Boat ~ Dad took everyone for a ride on the little yellow boat this evening! Even the dogs went along for the ride. Tracy seems to enjoy the fresh air, the pelicans, and the salty sea spray! Cousin Michelle Makes Salmon For Dad's Birthday Dinner This Evening ~ Cousin Michelle cooked a delicious salmon dinner for Dad's birthday this evening, complete with candles! The three of us just sat down to eat when Tracy started to vomit! Every time Tracy vomits, which was five times this week, it is a serious risk of aspiration for Tracy. This requires a minimum of two skilled professionals to be with Tracy at all times, proficient in suctioning and airway management. Thank God Mom is a nurse and Dad is a physician! Tracy Throws Up 8 Ounces This Evening ~ Tracy projectile vomited more than 8 ounces of Jevity 1.2, her tube feeding, through her mouth and nose this evening around 9 PM. This is such a horrifying experience for all of us, especially Tracy! Even though Tracy gets fed through her G-tube, this formula tastes awful coming back up, especially through her nose! Yuck! Daily OM: Being Alone : A Relationship With Self ~

Friday, March 28th, 2008 ~ Mom Stays Home To Help Felicia With Tracy This Morning ~ Mirelle took the morning off so Mom stayed home to help Felicia with Tracy. Her morning routine is so demanding that she requires two people. Mom Goes To Get A Much-Needed Manicure This Afternoon ~ Mom went to get a manicure this afternoon on her way to pick up Nana. Mom Picks Up Nana For A Goddess Hair Day ~ Kerri, Mom's hair stylist, came over to highlight Tracy's and Nana's hair. She also gave Tracy, Nana and Tania haircuts. She did an awesome job and everyone is very pleased with their new styles. Mom ordered pizza for lunch and they had a fun time! Tracy's Hippotherapy Is Cancelled This Evening ~ Susan, Tracy's Physical/Hippotherapist, was not able to make this evening's lesson, so Tracy has a make-up lesson next Monday at 5:30 PM. Mom, Nana, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Jeff & Tracy Take Dad To The Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club For His Birthday This Evening ~ Everyone took Dad out for dinner at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club to celebrate his birthday! Mom even surprised him with an ice cream cake and balloons at his chair! He had a nice time! We missed all of our family who couldn't be there to share in his birthday celebration! Cousin Michelle Arrives For A Surprise Visit ~ Cousin Michelle surprised us with a visit this evening. She is so much fun and it is always great to have her visit us! She'll be staying for the weekend! Daily OM: Unblocking The Ally : Habitual Anger ~

Thursday, March 27th, 2008 ~ Mom Takes A Break From Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom took a break from Bikram Yoga this morning to catch up on some office work. Tracy Gets A Visit From Brent At TD Medical ~ Brent from TD Medical came by this morning to work on Tracy's wheel chair. He and Mom looked at some other possible head rests and attachments to help Tracy keep her head in a neutral position. Brent is exploring a head rest attachment that will keep Tracy's head from leaning to the left, so that it will be less difficult for her to operate her switch during Speech Therapy. We are looking forward to trying some new wheel chair accessories. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Nadia At Nova Southeastern University ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Nadia at NSU this afternoon. Nadia continued to work with Tracy on her Dynavox. Aimee, Tracy's student clinician who plans to work with her next semester, has been sitting in on Tracy's sessions. She is getting to know Tracy and also is becoming familiar with Tracy's Speech Therapy program. Both students are so creative and dynamic, and are a perfect match for Tracy. We are so blessed to have them working with Tracy. We will miss Nadia, and hate to see Nadia move on to her externship next semester. She is leaving Tracy is excellent hands with Aimee, and we look forward to getting to know her next semester. Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to give Tracy a massage this evening. He worked Tracy's major muscle groups through their full range of motion, concentrating on her hips, shoulders, hamstrings, and feet. He does such an amazing job and Tracy loves his massages. Dad Goes To A Community Event With Chip This Evening ~ Dad went to a community fund raiser with Cousins Chip and Eileen this evening while Mom hung out with Tracy, Luca, and Luna. They watched Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader, one of Mom and Tracy's favorite game shows. Daily OM: Harmonizing With The Universe : The Beauty Of Singing ~

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a great class! Felicia Gives Tracy A Facial ~ Tracy got a facial by Felicia this morning. Tracy sure does love her spa days! Mom Goes To Her Chiropractor Appointment For An Adjustment ~ It was more heat and e-stim for Mom this morning before Dr. Colavito adjusted Mom's left hip and neck. These weekly treatments keep Mom in shape to lift Tracy, who is 4 inches taller and weighs about 20 pounds more than Mom! Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy At FAU With Melissa At 2 PM ~ Tracy was much more awake and engaged in her Speech Therapy session with Melissa this afternoon. She seems to be feeling a lot better today! Melissa did the same activity with Tracy today, using her switch and various photos. Today's theme was one of Tracy's favorites: the beach! Melissa explained the process to Tracy at the onset: showing her the visual cue of a beach scene and then explaining that when she hears the word BEACH, hit the switch. Then it was time for a break, and Melissa showed Tracy a music video: Love Song by the group 311. They watched the video until Melissa's laptop battery died about half way through the video. (Once again, technology outsmarts mankind!) Mom Takes Luca & Luna For A Long Walk ~ Mom took Luca and Luna for a long walk this afternoon. They are so funny on their walks, stopping to sniff everything in sight. Mom has a time trying to handle both of them at the same time. Picture this: Luca going in one direction and Luna going in another, often spinning Mom around in circles. Luna weighs 42 lbs and Luca weighs 8, so they can create quite a torque on the leash! They met the two girls who live around the corner! Luna enjoyed meeting some BFFs and Luca was in heaven with three babes. One is a Yorkie and the other is a minature German Schnauzer! Very cute! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Jeff & Greg This Evening ~ Jeff and Greg came to do Physical Therapy with Jeff and Greg this evening. It was still too cold to go in the pool, so they worked with Tracy on her therapy mat. Jeff worked with Tracy's trunk while Greg worked on Tracy's left hip and hamstring. They stretched and ranged her for some time, then stretched her left leg over the peanut ball. They positioned her left leg at a right angle over the ball, to stretch out her hip. Then Greg worked on stretching Tracy's heel chords and feet. Tracy really seems to enjoy her Physical Therapy sessions and working with Jeff, Greg, and Dee. (What girl wouldn't like working with cute guys!) Daily OM: The Journey Of Commitment : Entering Into Commitment ~

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 ~ Mom Takes The Day Off From Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom decided to take the day off from Bikram Yoga. She had a lot of work to catch up on: appointments to schedule, follow-up calls, etc. She planned on going to swim laps, but the temperature was in the upper 50s outside; pretty cold for South Florida. Mom Goes To The Brace Shop To Pick Up Multipodus Boots For Tracy ~ Mom went to the Brace Shop to pick up some new multipodus boots for Tracy. She is still wearing the same x-large sized boots that she received in NRH five years ago! They are even too big for Dad, and would probably fit an elephant! Mom was prepared to order them online, and was pleased to find the same type boots in Tracy's size right up the street in Coconut Creek! Mom Goes To Get A Much-Needed Massage This Afternoon ~ Mom went to get a massage this afternoon. Fern worked on Mom's shoulders and neck which seem to be where she hides all of her stress! Ouch! Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He decided to give her a break from prone (on her tummy) with all of her recent nausea and vomiting. He spent the initial part of the session stretching her major muscle groups. Then he used some ankle weights to stretch out her hamstrings, while he worked on her shoulders and pectorals. Finally, he gave Tracy a much-needed massage, her favorite part of therapy! Tracy Has Speech Therapy At FAU With Melissa ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy at FAU with Melissa this afternoon. She was pretty sleepy and did not hold her head up very well during the session. Melissa worked on Tracy's auditory skills, using Tracy's switches. She held up a color, for example, red, and then told Tracy to hit the switch when she hears RED. Then Melissa recited a series of colors, randomly including the color RED. Tracy was supposed to hit the switch when she heard Melissa say RED. Instead, Tracy seemed to be zoned out, with her head hanging to the left side. Mom thinks she may not be feeling well, and could actually have a head cold. She sounded a little congested. We'll try again tomorrow. Hopefully, she will be feeling better and have a better session. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results This Evening ~ It was another evening of trying to figure out who was going home on Dancing With The Stars. Mom picked Monica and Penn, and she was right. Tracy and Mom are still rooting for Jason, Mario and Kristi! Daily OM: Spiritual Diversification : Expanding Your Sources Of Growth ~

Monday, March 24th, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was really hot but just what she needed after a busy, rainy Easter weekend. Tracy Rests In Her Chair After A Very Busy Weekend ~ Tracy was pretty tired today after a very busy Easter weekend. She did not have any therapy today, so it was okay for her to rest up for the week ahead. Tania Reads To Tracy From Eat, Pray, Love This Evening ~ Tania read to Tracy from the book: Eat, Pray, Love. They are finally in the Pray section, which takes place in India. Mom Meets Uncle Johnny & Aunt Diane At Spinning ~ It was the first time Mom had been to Spinning since late January! It seems that every Monday evening there is something to do: hippotherapy make-up lesson, doctor's appointment, etc. It was fun to be back in the saddle again, even if just for one night! Paul taught a great class with lots of good music and high energy. Everyone had a good time. Tracy Vomits This Evening After Her Last Can Of Jevity 1.2 ~ Tracy threw up about 8 ounces this evening around 9 PM, after her last can of Jevity 1.2. We are at a loss regarding the cause of Tracy's vomiting. This week, Tracy vomited four times! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ It was another great episode of Dancing With The Stars this evening. Tracy and Mom are still rooting for Jason Taylor, Mario, and Kristi Yamaguchi! Daily OM: Accepting Yourself: A Dynamic Choice-Maker ~

Word Of The Week: MINDFULNESS! ~ Affirmation Of The Week ~"Wherever you go, there you are!" ~ John Kabit Zinn ~ Goal Of The Week: “If you start by being aware of your breath, you know it comes and goes. It is like the end of one wave from among the endless ocean waves. They continue to come and disappear to be followed by another and another and another. They come. They disappear." ~ Mindfulness Website ~ Quote Of The Week: "First: Life is not a dress rehearsal. Second: In Life there’s no round trip ticket. So we are returned to the Here and Now…as we are now here." ~ Reuben Klamer from The Game Of Life ~ Poem Of The Week: Equipment by Edgar A. Guest and recited by Dr. George Washington Carver during his commencement address at Selma University, Selma, Alabama on May 27, 1942. ~ Song Of The Week: Healing by India.Arie ~ Lyrics: " I release all these disappointment, From my mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional body, 'Cause I know that spirit guides me, And love lives inside me, That's why today I take life as it comes." ~ India.Arie ~ Book Of The Week: The Power Of Now: A Guide To Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle ~ Yoga Pose Of The Week: Ardha Chandrasana with Pada Hastasana : Half Moon Pose With Hands To Feet ~ Featured Website of the Week: Mindfulness.Com : This is a great website on Mindfulness!

Sunday, March 22nd, 2008 ~ Happy Easter! ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Eunice Go To 11:30 AM Mass At St. Paul The Apostle Church In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Eunice went to Easter Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Lighthouse Point. The altar looked beautiful, with new black flooring around the altar. It was quite a contast with the white Easter lillies. The church was packed, with people standing in the back and seated along the side! It was a high Mass, and Tracy seemed to enjoy the music. Everyone Stops At Starbucks After Mass ~ Everyone stopped at Starbucks for lattes after Mass. Greg Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ It was raining too hard for pool therapy this afternoon. Greg and Dad got Tracy out of her chair and onto the therapy mat in her room for Physical Therapy. Greg hooked Tracy up to the neuromuscular electrical stim machine (e-stim), placing the pads on her quads to start. The theory is that by electrically stimulating the muscles, the neuromuscular pathway can become reeducated. Next, he placed the pads on Tracy's back and neck muscles, to help with her head control while she was in long sitting position with her arms behind her. Greg then stretched Tracy's left hip, focusing on external rotation. The tendency is for her left hip to internally rotate, so emphasis is on counteracting this motion. Tracy Throws Up After Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy threw up about 8 ounces after her therapy this afternoon. She also sounds a little congested, so Mom gave her some normal saline nose drops and a eucalyptus breathe right strip. Aunt Diane Colors Easter Eggs For Tracy ~ Aunt Diane colored Easter eggs for Tracy this afternoon. They came out so cute! We were going to hide them, but were afraid that we might forget where we hid them (HAHA!). Luna and Luca would probably have helped us find them. Mom, Nana, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Jeff, Cousins Eileen & Chip Come Over For Easter Dinner ~ Everyone enjoyed a Honey Baked Ham with all the trimmings for Easter dinner this evening. It was fun to have everyone together, even though it poured all day and evening. We sure did miss the rest of our family in Hawaii, Louisiana, and Georgia! Daily OM: Unifier Of Opposites : The Color Green ~

Saturday, March 21st, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom met Aunt Diane at Bikram Yoga this morning. Lan had a nice surprise for everyone. She played Bikram's new CD so everyone got to take the class from the master. It was a great class and Oh so hard! He is brutal! Felicia Gives Tracy A Facial ~ Felicia gave Tracy a much-needed facial this morning. She and Tania take such good care of Tracy! Dad Spends His Days Off Catching Up On Paperwork ~ Dad spent his days off catching up on paperwork for upcoming tax season. He got a lot done! Mom Gives Luna A Bath In The Big Tub ~ Mom gave Luna a bath in the big tub this afternoon. He was so funny! He didn't seem to like his bath very much, and jumped out of the tub and ran through the house with wet feet! He did not let Mom blow dry his fur! He was afraid of the blow dryer. Mamaw & Papaw Send A Beautiful Easter Basket Filled With Baby Spring Flowers ~ Mamaw and Papaw sent a beautiful Easter Basket filled with baby spring flowers and even a teddy bear for Tracy! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch The Movie Waterworld This Evening ~ Everyone watched the movie Waterworld with Kevin Costner this evening. It rained all day and into the evening. Rain is predicted for Easter Sunday too! Daily OM: Cleansing Nature: Rain ~

Friday, March 21st, 2008 ~ Mom Takes A Break From Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom took a well-deserved break from Bikram Yoga this morning and caught up on some office work! Mom Has Hair Appointment In Lake Worth This Afternoon ~ Mom had a hair appointment with Kerri in Lake Worth this afternoon. She decided to leave Luca with Luna, since they play so well together. Kerri does such a good job on Mom's hair. She is planning to cut and highlight Tracy's hair Monday. Tracy Goes On The Tilt Table This Afternoon ~ Dad, Tania and Felicia put Tracy on the tilt table this afternoon. First, Dad wrapped Tracy's calves with ace wraps to help with venous return in her lower extremities. Then they strapped her in and cranked her up to 30 degrees for ten minutes. They monitored her vital signs which remained stable. Then Dad cranked Tracy's up to 45 degrees for 10 minutes. Another vital sign check revealed that Tracy adapted to the new incline. Next, Dad cranked Tracy to 60 degrees for ten minutes. She did well for about ten minutes, and then her color became ashen, her skin became clammy, and her vital signs began to bottom out. Dad, Tania and Felicia lowered Tracy down right away. She recovered but then vomited. Tracy Vomits About 4 To 6 Ounces While On The Tilt Table ~ Tracy vomited about 4 to 6 ounces while on the tilt table. It seems that she may have overexerted herself during the last few minutes at 60 degrees. It had been two months since Tracy was last on the tilt table. Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy This Evening ~ Jeff, Tania and Mom accompanied Tracy to her 5:30 PM Hippotherapy lesson at Bit By Bit in Parkland. Tracy seemed stronger this evening than she was last Monday evening. She still is struggling with her head control. Mom & Dad Cook Tilapia For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom and Dad cooked tilapia this evening. Dad steamed some asparagus. It was all really good. Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub Under The Light Of The Full Moon ~ Mom and Dad relaxed in the hot tub this evening, under the light of the full moon. It was really a beautiful evening. Daily OM: A Life-Altering Decision : Divorce With Grace ~

Thursday, March 20th, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was very hot and humid, and Lan taught a great class! Tracy Has Speech Therapy At NSU This Afternoon With Nadia ~ Nadia worked with Tracy on the Dynavox this afternoon. She held Tracy's head in place so that she had support to hit the switch on her right side. When she hit the switch, the Dynavox gave Tracy an auditory message such as "Hi Tiffany" or "I enjoy going to hippotherapy", depending on the picture. Tracy needs lots of practice with this device! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Dee This Evening ~ Dee did Physical Therapy with Tracy for several hours this evening. He spent the first part of her session stretching and ranging Tracy and then he and Tania got Tracy prone on the peanut ball. She tolerated about twenty minutes in this position while Dee worked on stretching Tracy hips and hamstrings. Next, they positioned her in long sitting so that Tracy could practice trunk control and also weight bear through her hands. Dee worked on trunk rotation with Tracy. He also worked on stretching her shoulders down and back. Tracy still has difficulty with head control, and requires a lot of support. Then Tania and Dee got Tracy seated on the therapy ball to work on vestibular function. Dee finished up Tracy's session with a much-deserved massage after Tracy's hard work. Daily OM: Cleansing Nature: Rain ~

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. The class was smaller and the temperature in the room was not as hot as it usually is. Mom Goes To The Chiropractor For An Adjustment ~ Mom had her weekly adjustment with the chiropractor this morning. The heat and e-stim really makes a difference. Mom Goes To Nana's To Wash & Style Her Hair ~ Mom visited Nana this afternoon for a quick shampoo and blow dry. She is getting pretty good as a stylist these days! Tracy Has Speech Therapy At FAU ~ Tracy had her mid-semester conference with Melissa, Dr. Fries, Lori Bargas, and Nancy Lewison-Better this afternoon. They reviewed Tracy's therapy plan and goals for this semester. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Evening ~ Tracy did not go into the pool this evening because it was very windy. Instead, Greg worked with Tracy on the therapy mat. He used neuromuscular electrical stimulation on her the major muscle groups in her legs and neck. He also stretched her shoulders (rotators), hips (especially her left one), feet, heel chords, and hamstrings. He spent some time with Tracy in long sitting, again working on trunk control. Daily OM: Your Wellspring Of Energy: A Stress-Free Home ~

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 ~ Mom Takes Uncle Johnny To His Appointment This Morning ~ Mom took Uncle Johnny very early this morning to his doctor's appointment in Boynton Beach. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Dee ~ Dee did Physical Therapy with Tracy for several hours today. He spent the first part of her session stretching and ranging Tracy and then he and Tania got Tracy prone on the peanut ball. She tolerated about fifteen minutes in this position while Dee worked on stretching Tracy hips and hamstrings. Next, they positioned her in long sitting so that Tracy could practice trunk control and also weight bear through her hands. She still has difficulty with head control, and requires a lot of support. Dee finished up Tracy's session with a much-deserved massage after Tracy's hard work. Tracy's Speech Therapy At FAU With Melissa Is Cancelled ~ Melissa cancelled Tracy's Speech Therapy this afternoon because she had a doctor's appointment. Tania Works With Tracy On Her Yes/No Questions ~ Tania spent some time this afternoon working on Tracy's Yes/No questions. She asked Tracy some questions about Luca and Luna. Tiffany sent Luca a Hawaiian shirt and Luna a matching Hawaiian print bandana. They look so cute! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch: Dancing With The Stars: The Women Compete ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca and Luna watched the women compete in their first Dancing With The Stars competition. Mom and Tracy are rooting for Jason Taylor and Mario! Daily OM: A Sign Of Imbalance: Overachieving & Overreaching ~

Monday, March 17th, 2008 ~ Happy St. Patrick's Day! ~ Tracy Vomits About 3 Ounces This Morning At 7 AM ~ Tracy vomited about 3 ounces this morning around 7 AM. Mom's Exercise Stress Test & Echocardiogram Results Were NORMAL ~ Mom received good news from her cardiologist. Her Exercise Stress Test and her echocardiagram were all normal. Looks like the inverted T-waves are just an artifact or a benign aberration. Mom Goes To 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a good class, and seemed hotter and more humid than usual. Tania Reads To Tracy From Eat, Pray, Love This Afternoon ~ Tania read to Tracy from Eat, Pray, Love this afternoon. They have made it to the section about Prayer, which takes place in an Ashram in India. How appropriate, since the Word of the Week is Prayer! Tania Does Tracy's Range Of Motion & Neck Strengthening Exercises With Tracy ~ Tania spent some time ranging and massaging Tracy's hands, fingers, wrists, and arms while she was resting in her chair. She also did Tracy's neck strengthening exercises with her. Mom Takes Luca & Luna For A Long Walk ~ Mom took Luca and Luna for a long walk this afternoon. They sure do like their walks. Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy (Rain Check From Friday) ~ Jeff came over to accompany Tracy to hippotherapy this afternoon. It was her makeup lesson, since her regular Friday afternoon lesson got rained out last week. Jeff, Diane's boyfriend, has been helping out as a side walker while Dad is recovering from shoulder surgery. He alternates with Tania. Susan, Tracy's Physical Therapist, also serves as a side walker. Mom is either too short to be a side walker or Breezy is too tall! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Finally, some TV worth watching! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca and Luna watched the season premier of Dancing WIth The Stars this evening. We are all rooting for Miami Dolphin's Jason Taylor and R & B Singer, Mario. Two very hot guys with rhythm! Daily OM: Tending The Emotions: Having A Breakdown ~

Word Of The Week: PRAYER! Affirmation Of The Week ~"Don't ask for or wait for life to happen; take what you already have and make the best of it. Ride the waves, inside out-with an open heart. Live life, and it will take you forward and give you the strength to find what you desire and create a life worth waking up to everyday." ~ Anita Allison from Riding The Wave Inside Out. Goal Of The Week: “Practice, Patience, Perseverance, Positive Thinking, and the Will to see it through will bring the good in your Life. That is what will help you achieve your goals, and what will make your dreams become reality." ~ Anita Allison from Riding The Wave Inside Out. Quote Of The Week: "Challenges, adversity, pain can teach us a lot and can give us courage, faith and determination. " ~ Anita Allison from Riding The Wave Inside Out. Lyrics Of The Week:"I pray You’ll be our eyes, And watch us where we go, And help us to be wise, In times when we don’t know, Let this be our prayer, When we lose our way" ~ The Prayer by Carol Bayer Sager ~ Book Of The Week: Riding The Wave Inside Out~ Anita Allison ~ Yoga Pose Of The Week: Dandayamana Janushirasana : Standing Head To Knee ~ Featured Website of the Week: Emil's Website! You will see a beautiful portrait of Tracy painted by Emil!

Sunday, March 16th, 2008 ~ Happy B'Day Cousin Chip! Palm Sunday! ~ Healing Mass At St. Mary's Church In Pahokee ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Joan, Luca, & Luna piled into the van and off they went to meet Nana, Aunt Diane, Jeff, Rose Marie, and Joan to caravan to St. Mary's Church in Pahokee for a healing Mass. Fr./Brother/Uncle Johnny hosted a healer from Western Canada to lay hands after the noon Mass. It was a beautiful Mass for Palm Sunday and the church was packed with lots and lots of migrant families (the church is in the sugarcane fields by Lake Okeechobee). The Mass was in Spanish and Uncle Johnny translated most of the readings into English for us. The music was so upbeat, with lots of clapping! Everyone seemed to enjoy the Mass, especially Tracy. After Mass, the healer laid her hands on Tracy and gave her a green scapular which Mom pinned on her pillow. Lunch With Friends After Mass ~ Everyone stayed for lunch after Mass and had a very traditional Mexican meal made by some of the congregation. It was really good. There were two missionary priests visiting from Argentina, so there was a full house. We also met a really nice family who are Uncle Johnny's friends. They gave Tracy a beautiful blue orchid necklace. Dinner With Friends & Family At Our House ~ Everyone came back to our house for an Italian dinner cooked by Rose Marie: eggplant, chicken parmesan, spaghetti and meatballs. Anita and her brother Manny (from Berlin) joined us for dinner. Anita brought a delicious salad and french bread. She gave Mom an adorable Easter runner for Easter! Daily OM: Have Fun & Save The Planet: Think Globally, Eat Locally ~

Saturday, March 15th, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To 8 AM Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to 8 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was the first time that Mom went to the 8 AM class, her usual class is the 10 AM. She enjoyed it. Felicia Gives Tracy A Manicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a manicure. She decided to go with clear polish this time! They really look nice. Tracy Spends One Hour On The CPM ~ Tracy ranged and stretched her right leg on the CPM for one hour this morning before her massage with Melanie. Mom & Dad Go To Stephen's Memorial Mass This Morning ~ Felicia stayed with Tracy while Mom and Dad went to Stephen's Memorial Mass at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Boca Raton. It was a beautiful service in celebration of Stephen's life. It was very evident that he has always been surrounded by a loving family and lots of friends. Melanie Came By To Do Cranial Sacral Therapy On Tracy ~ Melanie gave Tracy a Cranial Sacral Therapy session this afternoon out by the pool. It was a beautiful day with lots and lots of sunshine. Tracy really seems to enjoy her CST! Melanie has such healing hands. Melanie Gives Mom & Dad A Massage ~ Melanie gave Mom and Dad a much-needed massage this afternoon. Dad prefers Cranial Sacral and Mom likes Swedish! It was just what the doctor ordered! Mom Makes Grilled Tilapia For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom grilled tilapia with fresh arugula and tomatoes this evening for dinner. It was so good! Mom & Dad Spend The Evening Catching Up On Paperwork ~ Mom and Dad spent most of the day and evening catching up on paperwork. Yuck!~ Daily OM: The Kaleidoscope Of Life : Living Together Differently ~

Friday, March 14th, 2008 ~ Dad Accompanies Mom To Her Exercise Stress Test & Echocardiogram ~ As if doing Bikram Yoga in a 105 degree heated room for ninety minutes wasn't enough, Dr. Dennis ordered Mom to get an Exercise Stress Test and an Echocardiogram this morning! Mom had inverted T-waves on her last EKG several weeks ago, so her internist sent her to Dr. Dennis for a cardiology consult. Don't tell him, but the tests were a lot easier than the 90 minute Bikram Yoga class, which is about the most strenuous thing that Mom has ever done! She should get the results of her tests in a few days. Felicia Gives A Tracy A Pedicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a pedicure this morning. She picked a very subtle white color called Innocence that Aunt Diane gave her for her birthday! Very pretty! Mom Takes Luca To The Groomer This Afternoon ~ Mom took Luca to the groomer for a much-needed hair cut. He looks so cute! Luna thinks he is a hottie! Mom & Dad Meet With The Caterer At The Embassy Suites Hotel ~ Mom and Dad had an appointment with the caterer at the Embassy Suites Hotel this afternoon to plan the rehearsal dinner for Tiffany and Benny's wedding. Tracy's Hippotherapy Lesson Gets Rained Out ~ Tracy's hippotherapy lesson this afternoon got rained out due to bad thunderstorms. It poured cats and dogs, and some of the roads even flooded! We have a rain check scheduled for Monday at 5:30 PM. Mom & Dad Go To A Good Friend's Son's Memorial Service This Evening ~ Tania stayed with Tracy while Mom and Dad went to a good friend's son's memorial service this evening. Stephen passed away last Sunday after a life long battle with a rare form of cancer. He also suffered an anoxic brain injury from post-operative complications four years ago. Our prayers go out to his entire family. Daily OM: Learning To Trust Divine Guidance: Trial And Error ~

Thursday, March 13th, 2008 ~ Papa John's Birthday (We Miss Him!) ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a great class and just what the doctor ordered! Tracy Gets Her Eyebrows Tweezed ~ Tania tweezed Tracy's eyebrows this morning before her Speech Therapy session with Nadia. Tania Reads To Tracy From Eat, Pray, Love This Morning By The Pool ~ Tania read to Tracy from Eat. Pray, Love this morning out by the pool. They finally made it to the pray part which takes place in India. Tracy and Tania both seem to be enjoying the book! Mom loved reading it. Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy With Nadia At Nova Southeastern University ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Nadia at NSU this afternoon. Dr. Lowe helped get Tracy's Dynavox loaded with some of her pictures and she reformatted the set-up menu. Then they hooked Tracy's switch it and Nadia coached Tracy to look at the screen while it scanned through the pictures. Then she worked with Tracy to hit the switch to select the picture of Tiffany. When she hit the switch (which was set on a delayed setting to give Tracy lots of time to hit the switch), an automated voice spoke: Hi Tiffany! The Dynavox is the most basic of the augmentative assistive communications devices, with the ability to grow as Tracy progresses. The plan is to build on the various menus as Tracy learns the system. Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Dee came by to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening after Speech Therapy. He started by stretching all of Tracy's major muscle groups in supine (on her back). Then Tania and Dee positioned Tracy in long sitting position and worked on head and trunk control. Next, Dee and Tania got Tracy seated on the peanut ball for vestibular and trunk exercises. Dee worked on trunk rotation and stabilization exercises supporting her from behind. He does such a good job with Tracy! Dee and Tania are both Tracy's angels! Dad Cooks Salmon For Dinner This Evening ~ Dad grilled some salmon and tricolored tortolini for dinner this evening. It was delicious. Daily OM: Acknowledging History: Permission From The Land ~

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 ~ Emil Leaves For Northern Virginia ~ Dad Takes Emil To Miami International Airport This Morning To Return To Northern Virginia ~ Dad took Emil to the airport bright and early this morning for his return to Northern Virginia. We already miss him and can't wait for him to come back for Tiffany and Benny's wedding in July. Dad Goes To New York For The Day On Business ~ Dad left early this morning for New York to attend a business meeting. He made it back safely this evening. Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a tough class, with only six or seven people. Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy At FAU This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy this afternoon with Melissa at FAU. Melissa continued working with Tracy on her switch, using auditory stimuli for Tracy as a cue for her to hit the switch. Melissa made pictures of various familiar images such as the UM logo, a dress, the color red, etc., and then asked Tracy to hit the switch when she heard the word in a series of words. Today, she added auditory feedback using the Step By Step Sequential switch to close the loop. Specifically, she recorded the word Miami so that when Melissa said the word Miami in a series of cities, the goal was for Tracy to hit the switch, which would state the word Miami. This exercise is meant to prepare Tracy to hit the switch using auditory stimuli, so that she will be ready for an augmentative assistive communications system in the future. Marissa Comes To Visit Tracy This Evening ~ Marissa came by to visit with Tracy and us this evening. It was so good to see Marissa; it had been too long since our last visit! She and Lisa were Tracy's first student clinicians at FAU! She and Lisa are now working as Speech Language Pathologists, Marissa in south Florida and Lisa in Boston! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Evening ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Greg this evening on the mat. Tania, Greg and Marissa positioned Tracy prone on the mat so that Greg could stretch and range her hips, hamstrings, and shoulders. Then they propped Tracy on her forearms to weight bear through her shoulders. Greg coached Tracy to lift her head in this position. Next, Greg, Tania and Marissa sat Tracy in long sitting and helped position her hands so that she could bear weight through her hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. The increased Baclofen dosage seems to be improving Tracy's range of motion in her left hip. Dad Makes Omelettes For Dinner This Evening ~ Dad and Mom had Southwestern omelettes this evening. They were good! Daily OM: The Kaleidoscope Of Life : Living Together Differently ~

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 ~ Claire Leaves For L.A. This Afternoon! ~ Mom, Claire & Emil Take A Break From Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom, Claire, and Emil took a break from Bikram Yoga this morning. Emil and Claire spent some time outside in the sunshine. Mom went to her much-needed 11:30 AM nail appointment in Boca. Tracy Gets Physical Therapy With Dee This Afternoon ~ Dee came by to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups, especially her hips, hamstrings, shoulders, and pectorals. Next, Tania and Dee positioned Tracy prone to stretch her back, work on head control, and weight bear through her shoulders. She tolerated about 25 minutes in this position. Next, Dee and Tania sat Tracy in long sitting to work on trunk and head control and to weight bear through Tracy's hands, elbows, and shoulders. Finally, Dee gave Tracy a much-needed massage. Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy At FAU This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy this afternoon with Melissa at FAU. Melissa worked with Tracy on her switch, using auditory stimuli for Tracy to hit the switch. Melissa made pictures of various familiar images such as the UM logo, a dress, the color red, etc., and then asked Tracy to hit the switch when she heard the word in a series of words. This exercise is meant to prepare Tracy to hit the switch using auditory stimuli, so that she will be ready for an augmentative assistive communications system in the future. Claire Leaves For L.A. This Afternoon ~ Emil took Claire to the Tri-rail train this afternoon for her trip to Miami Internaitonal Airport. We sure did enjoy her visit and can't wait for her to come back in July for Tiffany and Benny's wedding. Mom, Dad, & Emil Relax In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Emil relaxed in the hot tub this evening. It was a pretty, clear evening with lots of stars. Emil Is Enjoying His Stay With Us ~ Emil has been enjoying his stay with us, catching up on his sun tan, painting and taking Bikram Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It is really nice to have him here! Daily OM: Learning To Trust Divine Guidance: Trial And Error ~

Monday, March 10th, 2008 ~ Tiffany Leaves For Hawaii This Morning! ~ Tiffany Leaves For Hawaii Bright & Early This Morning ~ Dad took Tiffany to the Miami International Airport bright and early this morning to leave for Hawaii! She was so excited to be finally moving to Hawaii to join Benny, her fiance'. Luna Bella, Tiffany's Australian Shepherd, is staying with us until her 120 day quarantine passes. Then she will join Tiffany and Benny in Hawaii! Luca is really enjoying having a buddy to play with! Aloha Tiffany! We will miss you a lot! Mom, Claire, & Emil Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom, Claire and Emil went to Bikram Yoga this morning. Claire, Tiffany and Tracy's good friend, is visiting us from L.A. It is so good to spend some time with her! Emil & Claire Go For A Pedicure ~ Emil and Claire went to get a pedicure this morning after yoga. It was a pretty day and they spent some time out by the pool catching up on their tans.Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy This Evening ~ Tracy had a make-up hippotherapy session this evening at Bit By Bit in Parkland. Claire, Emil, Tania, Mom, and Jeff accompanied Tracy to her lesson. Tracy demonstrated good trunk control, but still needs to work on her head control. She gets an A for effort! Dad Grills Pork Chops For Dinner This Evening ~ Dad cooked pork chops for dinner this evening. They were really good. Emil Is Enjoying His Stay With Us ~ Emil has been enjoying his stay with us, catching up on his sun tan, painting and taking Bikram Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It is really nice to have him here! Daily OM: Nothing Big Required: You Are Enough ~

Sunday, March 9th, 2008 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Joan, & Emil Go To Hippotherapy At Bit By Bit In Parkland ~ Mom, Dad, Joan and Emil took Tracy to her hippotherapy lesson in Parkland at Bit By Bit in Parkland today. It had been about ten days since Tracy had a hippotherapy lesson. Susan, Tracy's Physical Therapist, was away on a trail ride with her family. Breezy seemed very happy to see Tracy after the break. Tracy did a good job with her trunk control, but still has work to do with her head control. She has another lesson Monday evening at 5:30 PM. Greg Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Greg, Tracy's Physical Therapist, came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He, Dad, and Emil transferred Tracy to the therapy mat. Greg brought his electrical neurostimulation machine and they worked with Tracy's quadriceps, perispinous, and hamstrings. The goal of using the e-stim is to reeducate Tracy's muscles and reestablish neuromuscular pathways. Next, Greg, Dad, and Emil positioned Tracy on her stomach (prone) so that Greg could stretch Tracy's hips and shoulders. Tracy's shoulders are much more relaxed since Dr. Rubin injected botox into her pectoral muscles last month. Mom & Tiffany Take Luna & Luca To Dog Days In The Park ~ Mom and Tiffany took Luna and Luca to Dog Days In The Park in Lighthouse Point this afternoon. There must have been over 150 dogs attending the event. They even had a Doggie Fashion Show. Mom was not prepared for the fashion show, but she dressed Luca in his cobalt blue Italia soccer jacket that Aunt Candy gave him for Christmas. Mom walked Luca and Luna on the red carpet, to give them some exposure to the paparazzi! Even though they did not win a prize, they still are numero uno in Tracy's book! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Pick Up Claire At The Tri-rail Station ~ Our good friend Claire is visitiing us for a few days from Los Angeles! She has been best friends with Tiffany and Tracy since 1990! It is so good to spend some time with her! Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Emil, Claire, & Tracy Go To Jeff's For Dinner ~ Jeff, Aunt Diane's boyfriend, had everyone over for dinner this evening at his Condo. He and Aunt Diane prepared a delicious chicken dinner for everyone. Nana, Uncle Johnny, and cousins Chip and Eileen joined us. It was a lot of fun, and a great opportunity for Tiffany to see everyone before she leaves tomorrow morning for Hawaii! Much Aloha Tiffany! Emil Is Enjoying His Stay With Us ~ Emil has been enjoying his stay with us, catching up on his sun tan and taking Bikram Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It is really nice to have him here! Daily OM: Anticipating The Good: Anxiety About Change ~

Saturday, March 8th, 2008 ~ Tracy Was Awake Most Of The Night ~ Tracy was awake most of the night last night. She vomited about an ounce or so this morning around 6:15 AM before her medications. Mom, Tiffany & Emil Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom, Tiffany, and Emil went to the 10 AM Bikram Yoga class this morning. It was a really good class! Felicia Puts Tracy On The CPM Machine This Morning ~ Tracy spent an hour on the CPM machine this morning, ranging her hips and her hamstrings. She really relaxes while on the CPM, and enjoys the continual passive stretch. Mom & Tiffany Visit Nana ~ Mom and Tiffany went to Nana's this afternoon to spend a little time with her. Mom washed and styled Nana's hair! She is becoming quite the beautician. Emil Gives Tracy A Massage This Evening ~ Emil spent some time giving Tracy a massage this evening. After her massage, Tracy vomited about 8 ounces. Mom, Tiffany & Emil Broiled Some Fresh Tilapia This Evening ~ Mom, Tiffany, and Emil broiled some fresh tilapia this evening. Emil made a delicious garden salad and Tiffany sauteed fresh zucchini and yellow squash. It was really good. Dad Made It Home Safely From Northern Virginia Late This Evening ~ Dad made it home safely from Alexandria this evening where he was attending an Aerospace Medical Association Council meeting this week. Mom was really glad that Tiffany and Emil were here to help her while Dad was gone. Emil Is Enjoying His Stay With Us ~ Emil has been enjoying his stay with us, catching up on his sun tan and taking Bikram Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It is really nice to have him here! Daily OM: Sharing The Full Story : Calling On Friends ~

Friday, March 7th, 2008 ~ Emil Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Emil went to the 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga class this morning. It was such a nice day that Mom and Tiffany decided to go for a walk on the beach. It had been months since they had been to the beach! It was well worth it. Mom & Tiffany Meet With Elite Entertainment To Discuss Music For The Reception ~ Mom and Tiffany had a noon appointment to meet with Roland at Elite Entertainment to discuss music options for the wedding reception. Mom & Tiffany Bring Lunch From Atlanta Bread Company For Felicia, Tania & Emil ~ Mom and Tiffany stopped at Atlanta Bread Company to bring lunch back to Felicia, Tania and Emil. It was soooo good! Mom, Tania, Tiffany, Emil & Tracy Go To See The Other Boleyn Girl At Muvico This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tania, Tiffany, Emil and Tracy went to theThe Other Boleyn Girl at Muvico this afternoon. Tracy was reading this book when she was hit by the car in Florence over five years ago. Mom Orders Pizza For Dinner From Pizza Mia ~ Mom ordered pizza from Pizza Mia this evening for dinner. After dinner, Mom, Tiffany and Emil relaxed in the hot tub. Emil Is Enjoying His Stay With Us ~ Emil has been enjoying his stay with us, catching up on his sun tan and taking Bikram Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It is really nice to have him here! Daily OM: Walking With Awareness: Mindful Walking ~

Thursday, March 6th, 2008 ~ Mom & Emil Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom and Emil went to the 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga class this morning. It was a large class and very hot and humid. Felicia Gives Tracy A Pedicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a pedicure this morning. She used the new polish which Aunt Diane gave her for her birthday. It is called Innocence. It is the perfect color for Spring. Mom & Tiffany Go To Meet With The Florist ~ Tiffany and Mom met with the florist today to finalize the flower arrangements. Mom & Tania Take Tracy To Speech Therapy At Nova Southeastern University ~ Mom and Tania took Tracy to Nova Southeastern University this afternoon for her 3 PM Speech Therapy session with Nadia. Nadia began the session using the activities board which displayed two choices for Tracy: Do Fashion and/or Talking. Tracy chose Talking first, by looking at the word on the board. Nadia recorded some conversational phrases on Tracy's Step By Step Sequential switch, for Tracy to activate using her switch. Then it was time for Fashion Trends. Nadia spent some time showing Tracy various fashion pictures on the laptop. Then it was time to work with the vowels. Nadia recorded the various vowel sounds on the Step By Step Sequential switch for Tracy to mimick. After that, Nadia spent some time working with Tracy's Dynavox. Gabby uploaded some of Tracy's pictures on the Dynavox for Tracy and Nadia to work with. Mom promises to spend some quality time with the Dynavox and Dad, to learn this new system. Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy & To Give Her A Massage ~ Dee came to work with Tracy this evening. First, he and Tania got Tracy on the therapy mat to work on head and trunk control. Dee sat behind Tracy on the mat and worked with her balance and neck strength. He stretched her shoulders and pectorals, which seem to be responding well from the Botox injections last month. Then, he and Tania got Tracy prone on the mat, so Dee could stretch her hamstrings and hips. Tracy tolerated about 20 minutes in this position. Then it was time for Tracy massage, her favorite part. Dee ranged and stretched all of Tracy's major muscle groups. Emil Is Enjoying His Stay With Us ~ Emil has been enjoying his stay with us, catching up on his sun tan and taking Bikram Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It is really nice to have him here! Daily OM: Intuitive Guidance From Within : Using Yourself As A Pendulum ~

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 ~ Mom, Emil & Tiffany Go To 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom, Emil and Tiffany went to Bikram Yoga this morning at 9:15 AM. Vene' taught a pretty tough class. Mom, Tiffany, Tracy, & Tania Go To Check Out The Embassy Suites Hotel This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tiffany, Tracy and Tania met with Julie at the Embassy Suites Hotel to check out the venue for the wedding guests. It is a really nice hotel right on the beach. Mom really liked the brand new Spa 190! Mom, Tiffany, Tracy & Tania Have A Late Lunch At Watercolors At The Bridge Hotel ~ Mom, Tiffany, Tracy and Tania had a late lunch at Watercolors Cafe in the Bridge Hotel. It was really good! It was really nice to have a break from Speech Therapy this week since FAU is off for Spring Break. This is the first time in a while that Tracy has been able to do some fun things with her sister, Tiffany! Mom, Tiffany, Tracy & Tania Visit Titi Girl Boutique At Royal Palm Plaza ~ Mom took Tiffany, Tracy and Tania to her favorite boutique in Royal Palm Plaza: Titi Girl! Patrizia and her mom were really happy to meet Tiffany, Tania, and especially Tracy. They are really sweet! Greg Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Greg worked with Tracy on her Physical Therapy this evening. He ranged and stretched her hips and hamstrings and worked on her head and trunk control. The he and Tania got Tracy in long sitting position so that she could weight bear through her arms and shoulders. Luna joined in on the therapy session, and gave Tracy a few big slobbering kisses! She is a really good therapy dog. Luca hung out and watched from a distance. Dad Orders Chinese Food For Dinner ~ Dad ordered Chinese Food for everyone this evening. It was really good. Daily OM: Living For Ourselves : Trying To Please Others ~

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 ~ Mom & Tiffany Go To 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom and Tiffany went to Bikram Yoga this morning at 9:15 AM. They had a pretty tough class. Mom, Tiffany, Tracy, & Tania Go To The Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club To Meet With Gina ~ Mom, Tiffany, Tracy and Tania walked to the yacht club to meet with Gina, Special Events Coordinator. They finalized some of the wedding reception details together. Mom, Tiffany, Tracy & Tania Go To Victoria's Bridal Boutique To Order Tracy's Dress ~ Another exciting day; we brought Tracy to get measured for her dress for the wedding. She seemed really excited to be a part of the planning process! Mom, Tiffany, Tracy & Tania Walk Along Las Olas Blvd This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not have Speech Therapy at FAU this week because they are off for Spring Break. Instead, the girls enjoyed shopping in the little boutiques on Las Olas Blvd this afternoon. It was a pretty afternoon, and they explored some of the cool shops in this eclectic area. Mom Makes Lasagna For Dinner ~ Mom made lasagna this evening for dinner. It was really good! Tracy Does Not Have Physical Therapy With Dee Today ~ Dee had some personal issues to resolve today so Tracy had the day off from Physical Therapy. Daily OM: Bringing Inspiration Into Form : Putting Our Tools To Use ~

Monday, March 3rd, 2008 ~ Dad Takes The Day Off To Assist With Wedding Planning ~ Dad accompanied Mom and Tiffany this afternoon to check out a photographer and to look at wedding invitations. Tracy hung out at home with Felicia and ranged and stretched her hips and hamstrings on the CPM for an hour on each leg. Tania Reads To Tracy From Eat, Pray, Love ~ Tania has been reading to Tracy out of the book Eat, Pray, Love this afternoon. They are really enjoying the first part of the book which takes place in Rome. Tiffany Makes Turkey Meatballs & Linguini For Dinner ~ Tiffany made dinner this evening for everyone. She made delicious turkey meatballs and linguini with sauce. Everyone really enjoyed it. Mom Takes Luca & Luna For A Long Walk ~ Mom took Luca and Luna for a long walk around the neighborhood. They are enjoying each other's company and are really playing well together. Emil Is Enjoying His Stay With Us ~ Emil has been enjoying his stay with us, catching up on his sun tan and taking Bikram Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It is really nice to have him here! Dad, Mom, Emil & Tiffany Relax In The Hot Tub ~ Dad, Mom and Tiffany relaxed in the hot tub this evening.It was a perfect evening under the stars. Daily OM: Right Where We Are : Enlightenment At Home ~

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 ~ Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Tracy & Eunice Go To 11:30 AM Mass At St. Paul The Apostle Church In Lighthouse Point ~ Tracy did not have hippotherapy this morning because her physical therapist is away for spring break. Everyone took advantage of the time off and went to the 11:30 AM Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Lighthouse Point. Tracy Has Aquatherapy With Jeff & Greg ~ Jeff and Greg came over to work with Tracy in the pool. They stretched and ranged each and every muscle, focusing on her hip flexors and psoas muscles. They worked her for a solid hour, and she was more than ready for a hot shower and a soft bed! Tracy Relaxes In Her Bed After A Vigorous Pool Workout ~ Tracy relaxed in her bed for a while after her rigorous workout. Eunice Gives Tracy A Facial ~ Eunice gave Tracy a facial this afternoon while she chilled out. Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Nana, Aunt Diane, Jeff, Uncle Johnny, Chip, Eileen, & Emil Take Tracy To Cap's Place For Her Birthday ~ Everyone enjoyed a casual dinner at Cap's Place in Lighthouse Point. It is an historic Old Florida style house with lots of memoralbia from the rum runner days! The food and ambience was really fun. Dad gave Tracy a little bite of her key lime pie cake (all the waitors sang Happy Birthday to Tracy). It took her a while, but she did eventually swallow it! MMM! Good! Daily OM: Interconnected Experiences : Noticing Synchronicity ~

Saturday, March 1st, 2008 ~ Tiffany & Mom Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Tiffany and Mom met Aunt Diane at 10 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was another tough class! Very Hot! Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Tracy, & Felicia Meet With The Organist At St. Paul The Apostle Church To Hear The Music For The Wedding Ceremony ~ Everyone met with the organist, Robert, to preview the music for Tiffany and Benny's wedding ceremony. Mom cried when he played Here Comes The Bride! Mom & Tiffany Meet With Lynn To Look At Invitations ~ Mom and Tiffany spent about three hours looking at invitations with Lynn. There are so many to choose from! Mom Takes Luna & Luca For A Walk ~ Mom has been taking Luca and Luna for long walks around the neighborhood. They are really getting along well, and play together a lot. Luna is about five times bigger than Luca, so it is a sight to see them together. Dad Cooks Ribeyes & Steamed Asparagus For Dinner ~ Dad made a delicious dinner this evening of grilled ribeyes and steamed fresh asparagus. Dad, Mom, & Tiffany Relax In The Hot Tub ~ Dad, Mom and Tiffany relaxed in the hot tub this evening.It was a perfect evening under the stars. Daily OM: Freeing Up Energy : Healing What Hurts ~