Sunday, May 31st, 2009 ~ Melanie Comes To Give Tracy A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session This Afternoon ~ Tracy enjoyed her Cranial Sacral Therapy session this afternoon by Melanie. She was so relaxed when Melanie was finished. Greg came by to meet Bob and Melanie and they all brain stormed new ideas for implementing into Tracy's therapy program. Dad Gets A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session This Afternoon ~ Dad enjoyed his Cranial Sacral Therapy session this afternoon. It really helps his lower back! Bob Comes To Give Mom A Deep Tissue Massage This Afternoon ~ This was Mom's fourth Sunday of deep body work by Bob. It is extremely painful since he is stripping Mom's muscles which are very, very tight! He is working on breaking down the scar tissue with controlled tears, which leave some bruising. Ouch! Melanie Gives Uncle Johnny A Swedish Massage This Evening ~ Uncle Johnny had a chance to finally relax this evening with a Swedish massage by Melanie. Mom and Dad treated Uncle Johnny as part of his 34th anniversary of priesthood which is June 5th! Congratulations Uncle Johnny! Mom, Dad, & Uncle Johnny Relax In The Hot Tub ~ After their massages, it was really great to detox and relax in the hot tub. Just what the priest and the doctor ordered! Dad & Mom Cook Raviolis & Tilapia For Dinner For Nana & Uncle Johnny This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed dinner of four cheese raviolis and Italian tilapia this evening. It was all 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: Taking A Time Out : You Are Not Crazy ~

Saturday, May 30th, 2009 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Traditional Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica ~ Mom and Dad went to Traditional Hot Yoga with Veronica this morning. It was a really good practice! It had been months since Mom and Dad practiced together. Tracy Gets Her Hair Shampooed By Wilmene & Mom ~ Mom and Wilmene shampooed Tracy's hair this morning. It had been since Monday since Tracy had a shampoo. She really enjoyed it! She isn't able to get a shower until Dr. Adada takes the staples out on Wednesday. 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 Has Speech Therapy With Aimee This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Aimee this afternoon. She begain working with Tracy on oral motor exercises. She used a laryngal mirror which has been chilling in the freezer to rub on her arches in the back of her throat. This is to help develop and strengthen her swallow. Next she put some honey on her chewy tube to work on Tracy's bite. She did a good job holding on to the chewy tube. Then Aimee used a frozen lemon and glycerine swab for Tracy to feel in her mouth. It has a pretty bitter taste. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Mass At St. Paul The Apostle Church In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to 4:30 PM Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Lighthouse Point. It was a nice service! 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: Keeping Our Minds Supple : Questioning Everything ~

Friday, May 29th, 2009 ~ Wilmene Is Off Today For Her Son's Elementary School Graduation ~ Mom sure did miss Wilmene this morning! She is the mainstay of Tracy's morning routine. Maude Helps Mom With Tracy's Morning Routine ~ Mom and Maude got Tracy ready this morning in Wilmene's absence. Nothing like the B Team! Mom Goes To Warm & Gentle Yoga This Afternoon With Veronica ~ Mom enjoyed her practice of Warm and Gentle with Veronica this afternoon. It was a great class and not so gentle! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Greg this afternoon. He did a lot of passive range of motion with Tracy and was very impressed with how loose she felt. Maybe her new pump is working more efficiently than the older one? Tracy's Hippotherapy Is Cancelled Due To Thunderstorms ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy was cancelled this afternoon due to bad thunderstorms all day! Tracy was not able to go to Hippotherapy anyway due to her surgery. Mom Read Tracy's Healing Angel Cards This Evening ~ While Tracy relaxed on the therapy mat with Tania and Mom, Mom read Tracy's Healing Angel's card to her. The reading was very interesting and said that Tracy would find romance and also music entering her life soon! Very interesting! 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: Beyond The Physical : We Are Beings Of Light ~

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 ~ Mom & Wilmene Go To Pick Up Tracy & Dad From Cleveland Clinic This Morning ~ Wilmene and Mom got Tracy dressed and ready for discharge this morning from the Cleveland Clinic. Both Tracy and Dad were anxious to come home after a very long day and night. Tania was excited to see Tracy when we got home. We let Tracy rest in her bed for most of the day! She was so tired that she slept all day and night! Mom Goes To Warm & Gentle Yoga This Afternoon With Liz ~ Mom was grateful to go to Warm and Gentle Yoga this afternoon with Liz. She can't wait to be healed enough to go back to the hard core yoga soon! Patience is truly a virtue! Tracy Has A Break From Physical Therapy Today ~ We gave Tracy a pass from Physical Therapy today. She sure does deserve a break! Dad Drives To Pahokee To Bring Uncle Johnny A Generator For His Church ~ Dad drove to Pahokee to bring Uncle Johnny a generator for his church! I am sure it will come in handy during the upcoming Hurricane Season which starts next week! Benny Leaves For Deployment This Afternoon ~ Benny left this afternoon for his deployment with the Army from Hawaii. Please say a prayer that he is kept safe and sound and that the angels are all around him. 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 ~

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 ~ Mom, Tania & Dad Leave At 6 AM For Cleveland Clinic For Tracy's Surgery This Morning ~ Tracy was scheduled for 9 AM this morning to have her Baclofen pump replaced with a new one at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Adada arranged for the Medtronic representative to be in the OR with him to assure that everything is done according to standard protocol. They let Dad go into the OR to get Tracy settled on the table, and then he had to leave before they administered anesthesia to Tracy. The OR nurse was very good at communicating with us throughout Tracy's surgery, and Dad was able to go into the OR as soon as they were finished. Dr. Adada ordered some respiratory treatments about every four hours postop for Tracy to be sure that her lungs remained clear. Dad stayed with Tracy overnight. Tracy was very vocal until about 5 AM. Guess she had a lot to say! If Tracy continues to do well through the night, she may go home tomorrow. Aunt Diane Comes Over To Spend The Night With Mom ~ Aunt Diane came over this evening to spend the night with Mom. They relaxed in the hot tub and enjoyed the beautiful 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: Small Gestures Make A Big Difference : Common Courtesy ~

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 ~ Mom Goes For A Long Walk To Starbucks In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom walked five and a half miles to Starbucks in Pompano and back this morning. She still is recovering from her soft tissue (hip and rib) injury and is not able to go back to Yoga yet. It is killing her but she has to be patient and heal! Mom Goes Into The Hot Tub Between The Rain Showers This Morning ~ Mom relaxed in the hot tub for a little warm hydrotherapy this morning after her walk. It felt really good until she heard some thunder and saw some lightning. Even the dogs were scared! Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Jodi At NSU This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Jodi at NSU this afternoon. Tracy was very vocal during her entire session. She was very engaged and did a good job with the IMax Dynavox. Jodi was very pleased with Tracy's participation today. She is working so hard during her therapy! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Evening (Dee Was Busy At Work) ~ Tracy did an awesome job at Physical Therapy with Greg this evening. He did some passive range of motion with her and then he, Mom and Tania got Tracy positioned prone in superman for thirty minutes. She did such a good job tolerating this very aggressive stretch. Greg worked on some patella mobilization exercises as well as trigger point and upper and lower extremity stretches. Tracy is working really hard during her therapy sessions! Tracy Is NPO Past Midnight For Surgery In The Morning ~ Tracy had her last can of Jevity at 9 PM in preparation for surgery in the morning at Cleveland Clinic in Weston for Bclofen pump replacement. 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: Thoughtful Conclusions About Commitment : Deciding Whether To Marry ~

Monday, May 25th, 2009 ~ Happy Memorial Day ~ Mom Gets In The Hot Tub For Some Hydrotherapy ~ Mom went in the hot tub between rain drops to get some warm hydrotherapy. It felt so good. It was a short session due to thunder and lightning storms that came through Lighthouse Point. Mom & Dad Go For A Short Ride On The Boat ~ Mom and Dad took a short ride around the Lighthouse Point canals in the little yellow boat this afternoon before the rain storms returned. It was fun being out on the water! They didn't venture too far because the water was a little rough! Greg & Lori Came By To Work With Tracy On Her Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Greg brought Lori with him when he worked with Tracy on her Physical Therapy this evening. He and Tania got Tracy on the therapy mat and did some passive range of motion and stretching of her extremities. Then it was time to sit Tracy on the BOSU for trunk strengthening exercises. Then up on the peanut therapy ball for some more neck and trunk strengthening exercises. Tracy did a good job during her therapy session. She is working very hard and we are very grateful for that. 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: Effort & Understanding : Having It Easy ~

Quote Of The Month ~ "Explore daily the will of God." ~ CG Jung ~ Word/Phrase Of The Month: "Remember you are God's son in whom He is well pleased!" ~ A Course In Miracles ~ Goal Of The Month: "The spiritual life is always about letting go. It is never about holding on." ~ The Reverend Jesse Lee Peterson ~ Quote/Prayer Of The Month: "I think, therefore I am." ~ Rene' Descartes ~ Song Of The Month: Viva La Vida by Cold Play ~ Book Of The Month: The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer ~ Yoga Pose Of The Month: Virabhadrasana II: Warrior II Pose ~ Featured Website of the Month: Pray The Rosary ~ Featured Movie Of The Month: Angels & Demons

Sunday, May 25th, 2009 ~ Mom Gets Intense Body Work Done By Bob This Afternoon ~ Mom was very grateful to have Bob come and do some intense bodywork this afternoon. He is a very talented healer! Tracy, Mom, & Dad Have A Relaxing Day While It Rains & Rains ~ Tracy, Mom and Dad hung out and relaxed today while it rained and rained and rained! Pretty soon, we are going to have to build an ark and call Noah to bring on two of everything! Tracy Has The Day Off From Therapy Today ~ Tracy had the day off from therapy today and had a chance to recharge her batteries! Tracy Is Scheduled For Surgery At The Cleveland Clinic In Weston To Have Her Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Replaced This Wednesday, May 27th ~ Please pray for Tracy while she has her Baclofen pump replaced this Wednesday, May 27th at the Cleaveland Clinic! Dr. Adada, a neurosurgeon with the spine clinic, will be performing the surgery. Thank goodness, Fanancy is going to be able to be in the Operating Room during the procedure. 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: Special Messengers : Reconnecting With Friends ~

Saturday, May 22nd, 2009 ~ Tracy Gets A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a much-needed facial this morning. She sure does love her spa days! Mom & Dad Get Pedicures & Manicures This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad enjoyed their gift certificates at Boca Nails this afternoon for pedicures and manicures. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Aimee This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Aimee this afternoon. She worked with Tracy on her oral motor exercises with the Nuk brush and the chewy tube, and then it was time for Tracy to practice her vocalizations. She did a good job working with Aimee, and was very attentive. Aimee and Tracy really work well together. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To 4:30 PM Mass This Afternoon At St. Paul The Apostle Church ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to St. Paul's for the vigil Mass this evening. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Stop Off At Starbucks After Mass This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed soy chai lattes this evening on their way home from Mass. It is such a treat! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Flashpoint, Numb3rs & CSI Miami This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Flashpoint, Harpers Island & CSI Miami this evening on On Demand. What great shows! 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: Culling Out The Weeds : Mind Over Matter ~

Friday, May 22nd, 2009 ~ Mom Goes To The Chiropractor This Morning For Another Adjustment ~ Adam gave Mom another adjustment this morning after e-stim and moist heat. Her joints were much more mobile today! She is finally starting to feel a lot better. Tracy Has A Break From Hippotherapy With Susan This Evening ~ Susan is out of town this weekend so Tracy had the week off from Hippotherapy. Mom & Dad Watch Back Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows On Demand ~ Mom and Dad watched previous episodes of their favorite shows On Demand. What a great invention! 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 Unwavering Connection To The Infinite : Worth ~

Thursday, May 21st, 2009 ~ Mom & Tania Brought Tracy For Her Appointment With Dr. Williams This Afternoon ~ Tracy had an appointment with Dr. Williams for surgical clearance this afternoon. They drew her blood for a PT and a PTT and did an EKG. Then it was off to North Broward Medical Center for a chest xray. Tracy passed with flying colors and was cleared for surgery for her baclofen pump replacement next Wednesday at the Cleaveland Clinic in Weston. Tracy Gets Her Eyebrows Shaped By Tania This Afternoon ~ Tania shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She sure does love her spa days. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Evening ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Greg this evening. He and Tania got Tracy on the tilt table after wrapping her lower extremities with ace wraps to facilitate venous return. After obtaining baseline vital signs, Greg cranked Tracy up to 30 degrees where she remained for 20 minutes with stable vital signs. Then up she went to 45 degrees for another 20 minutes where her vital signs remained stable. Greg advanced Tracy up to 55 degrees where she again tolerated the incline. For the remaining ten minutes, Greg increased Tracy to nearly 57 degrees. She tolerated the session very well. Dad Goes To Traditional Hot Yoga This Evening With Veronica ~ Dad enjoyed his Traditional Hot Yoga practice this evening with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga! He sure does love his yoga practice. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Some Of Their Favorite Shows On Demand This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched some of their favorite shows On Demand this evening. What a great invention! 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 Life Of Learning : Earth School ~

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 ~ Mom Goes To The Chiropractor This Morning With Muscle Spasms ~ Mom had to leave Hot Flow Yoga this morning before it even started with muscle spasms to her paraspinous muscles. He treated her with e-stim and moist heat which helped a little. He tried to adjust her but it was too painful, so he gave her a compression belt to wear until the spasms subside. She thinks she pulled a muscle last evening, pulling out a drawer in her night table. (They are very heavy drawers.) Tracy Goes To Cleveland Clinic For A Neurosurgery Consult With Dr. Adada ~ Tania and Wilmene took Tracy to the Cleveland Clinic to see Dr. Adada to discuss Tracy's upcoming surgery to replace her existing pump with a new one. The estimated battery life of her existing intrathecal Baclofen pump is 5 years and has been a little more than 5 years. We will need to establish a surgery date soon. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Evening ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Greg this evening. He stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups and then massaged them with massage lotion while she was in long sitting. Then he and Tania positioned Tracy prone on the mat with her arms over her head in superman pose. She tolerated this position (which is a huge stretch) for about thirty minutes. She is working so hard during her therapy sessions. Dr. Williams Calls With Tracy's Lab Results This Evening ~ Dr. Williams contacted us to inform us that Tracy's blood tests were within normal range. Her urine showed a UTI, and we started her on Bactrin this evening. She should be feeling better soon. Mom & Dad Watch The Season Finale Of NCIS This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched NCIS, the season finale, this evening on On Demand. What a great show! 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: Boldly Growing Into Your Own : Fear Of The Future ~

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 ~ Mom Goes To Traditional Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Traditional Hot Yoga with Veronica this morning. It was a great class and had been nearly a month since her last Bikram-esque class. It felt great to be back and she is very thankful for the body's ability to heal quickly. Tracy Goes To See Dr. Applebaum This Afternoon In Boca Raton ~ Tracy had her first appointment with Dr. Aaron Applebaum this afternoon near FAU in Boca Raton. He evaluated Tracy and did some integrative body work on her, using techniques such as myofascial release and other massage and stretching applications. Tracy laughed several times, smiled alot, and seemed to respond positively to his healing hands. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Jodi At NSU In Davie ~ Tracy had her second Speech Therapy session this semester with Jodi at NSU. Tracy was so alert, attentive, and engaged in her therapy session. She made a lot of great vocalizations throughout her session, and was very quick with her eye gaze responses. She also stuck her tongue out several times on command. She is working so hard during her therapy sessions. Way to go Tracy! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Dee This Evening ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Dee this evening. He spent some time massaging Tracy's major muscles with lots of stretching through Tracy's full range of motion. Then he and Tania got Tracy straddled on the peanut to work with head and trunk strengthening exercises. 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: Parts Of The One : Ants & Bees: A Metaphor ~

Monday, May 18th, 2009 ~ Mom Goes To Hard Body Yoga With Diane This Morning ~ Mom survived Hard Body Yoga this morning with Diane at Awaken Hot Yoga! It was her second Hard Body Yoga practice since her hip injury. She did the class again without any weights. It felt great to be back and she is very thankful for the body's ability to heal quickly. Cindy, The Home Health Nurse, Comes By To Check On Tracy This Afternoon ~ Cindy, the home health nurse from Med Tech Services came by to check on Tracy. She said that Tracy's urine culture results were not back yet from the lab. No results were reported yet on Tracy's blood work. Mom called Dr. William's office to check on the results. She did not return her call. Tracy Has 3 Ounces Of Guava Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 3 ounces of guava yogurt this afternoon. She did a great job moving her tongue to get the yogurt back and swallowing. Great job, Tracy! Mom, Tania, Wilmene, & Tracy Watch The Season's Finale Of Grey's Anatomy This Afternoon ~ The girls watched the season's finale of Grey's Anatomy this afternoon. It was quite the finale! Greg Comes By To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Greg worked with Tracy on her Physical Therapy on the therapy mat this afternoon. He stretched and ranged Tracy on the mat, and then positioned her straddled on the peanut therapy ball to work on trunk and head control. He applied e-stim electrodes on her parapinous muscles to help with neuromuscular reeducation. He used ice packs and aromatherapy for multi-sensory stimulation. Tracy is working so hard during her therapy sessions. 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: Creat Time For Self-Compassion : Being Gentle With Ourselves ~

Sunday, May 17th, 2009 ~ Mom Gets A Deep Tissue Massage By Bob This Morning ~ Bob worked on Mom this afternoon, giving her a deep tissue massage. She is still pretty tight and has lots of scar tissue and adhesions. Ouch! Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad relaxed in the hot tub this afternoon while Tracy relaxed in her chair. It was just what the doctor ordered. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Mass This Evening At St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to evening Mass at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church in Lighthouse Point. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Season Finale Of Desperate Housewives This Evening ~ Another show bites the dust! Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched the season finale of Desperate Housewives this 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: A Bad Habit : Being Hard On Ourselves ~

Saturday, May 16th, 2009 ~ Mom Goes To Her First Hard Body Yoga Since Her Hip Injury ~ Mom survived Hard Body Yoga this morning with Diane at Awaken Hot Yoga! It was her first Hard Body Yoga practice since her hip injury. She did the class without any weights, recommended by her yoga instructor, Diane. It felt great to be back and she is very thankful for the body's ability to heal quickly. Tracy Gets A Facial This Morning By Wilmene ~ Wilemene gave Tracy a facial this morning. She really enjoys her spa days! Dr Stevens Notifies Mom About Luna's Thyroid Test Results ~ Mom was happy to hear that Luna's thyroid profile was normal. Looks like Mom will start her on a strict diet and exercise program! She has been taking Luna (and Luca) for walks twice a day! Hopefully this will help! Dad Goes To Traditional Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Dad had a good practice at Traditional Hot Yoga this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. It utilizes the 26 traditional bikram poses with some modifications. Tracy Gets A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session With Melanie This Afternoon ~ Tracy really enjoyed her Cranial Sacral Therapy massage with Melanie this afternoon. Melanie has such healing hands and Tracy was enagaged throughout her session. Mom Gets A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session This Afternoon With Melanie ~ It was now Mom's turn to get a Cranial Sacral Therapy session with Melanie. She found every one of Mom's muscular imbalances and worked it out. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Preakness Horse Race This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy were rooting for the filly to win the Preakness this afternoon. WooHoo, were they happy to see Rachel Alexandra win the race! You go girl! 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: Opening Up A Clear Connection : Consciously Reconnecting ~

Friday, May 15th, 2009 ~ Mom Is Still Waiting For Tracy's Lab Results ~ Mom is waiting for Dr. Williams to receive Tracy's lab results from her blood and urine tests. More on this later. Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Flow Yoga Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Flow Yoga class with Veronica this morning. It was the first intensive session Mom has had since April 29th! Mom & Aunt Diane Take Tracy To Her Hippotherapy Session This Afternoon ~ Mom and Aunt Diane brought Tracy to Hippotherapy with Susan in Parkland this afternoon. Dad met the girls there and served as a side walker with Susan, Tracy's Physical Therapist. Tracy did not appear to be interested in holding up her head during her session. She laughed when Dad and Susan asked Tracy if she was purposely not holding up her head. Mom thinks Tracy did not want to work since Tania was taking the week off; Mom thought that Tracy wanted the week off as well. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Mentalist & Farrah's Story This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched one of their favorite shows, which they tivoed, from last week while Dad was away at the AsMA conference in Los Angeles. It is so hard to believe that the season is coming to an end and all of the shows are having their season finales. Summer reruns here we come! They also watched Farrah's Story, which is an amazing account of Farrah Fawcett's brutal struggle with squamous cell carcinoma. 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: Simple Serenity : Navel Meditation ~

Thursday, May 14th, 2009 ~ Wilmene Feeds Tracy About 2 To 3 Ouncea Of Mango Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate about two to three ounces of Mango Yogurt this afternoon. She is doing a good job moving the yogurt to the back of her mouth and swallowing. Great job Tracy! The Lab Comes To Draw Tracy's Blood This Afternoon ~ The lab came to draw Tracy's blood this afternoon. We should get the tesults soon. Mom Goes To Warm & Gentle Yoga This Afternoon ~ Mom went to Warm & Gentle Yoga this afternoon with Liz. It was a great class! Dad Goes To Traditional Hot Yoga This Evening ~ Dad enjoyed his Traditional Hot Yoga practice this evening. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Evening ~ Greg came by to work with Tracy on her Physical Therapy. Mom and Greg got Tracy on the tilt table and Greg wrapped her lower extremities with ace wraps. Then up she went to 30 degrees after baseline vital signs were obtained. After twenty minutes with vital signs remaining stable, Greg advanced Tracy to 45 degrees for twenty more minutes. She did well here, maintaining stable vital signs. Then, up he cranked her to 55 - 57 degrees for another twenty minutes. Tracy did a great job tolerating the tilt table today. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Grey's Anatomy: The Two Hour Season Finale This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched the two-hour season finale of Grey's Anatomy this evening! Mom can't believe that Izzy and George are gone! 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: Divine Feminine Force : Shakti ~

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 ~ Mom Takes Luna To The Vet To Get Her Hip/Knee Checked ~ Mom took Luna to see Dr. Stephens to check out her right leg. She has been favoring it sporadically and Mom wanted to make sure she was OK. Dr. Stephens recommended that Mom walk Luna twice a day and cut back on her treats. Mom has been giving Luna Happy Hips which contains glucosamine and chondroitin, which helps with joint health. The Home Health Nurse Comes To Obtain A Urine For Culture & Sensitivity ~ Cindy from Med Tech Services came to obtain a clean catch specimen from Tracy this morning. Dr. Williams wanted to check Tracy to be sure that everything was OK. She will have her blood drawn tomorrow morning by the local lab. We'll keep you posted. Tracy's Head Control Has Improved Since Her Baclofen Was Decreased Last Friday By Dr. Galvez ~ Tracy's head control seems to have improved since her Baclofen dosage was decreased last Friday to 206 ucgs/day from 226 ucgs/day. Mom & Aunt Diane Go To Warm & Gentle Yoga This Afternoon ~ Mom and Aunt Diane went to Warm & Gentle Yoga this afternoon with Veronica. It was a great class and Aunt Diane's first in well over a year. She did a great job! Aunt Diane Reads An Article From Mom's Yoga Journal ~ Aunt Diane read Tracy Change The World, an article about five yogis whose practice has inspired their activism. Tracy really seemed to listen and enjoy the article. Aunt Diane Shows Tracy Some Photos From Cousin Guy & Dawn On Her New Digital Photo Frame ~ Cousins Guy and Dawn gave Aunt Diane a digital photo frame for her Mother's Day, complete with photos of Sophia and Isabella and the rest of the family. Tracy was laughing and really focusing on the photo slide show of her cousins. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, & Castle This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched their favorite shows which they tivoed from last week while Dad was away at the AsMA conference in Los Angeles. It is so hard to believe that the season is coming to an end and all of the shows are having their season finales. Summer reruns here we come! 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: Asking & Receiving : Prayer & Meditation ~

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 ~Tracy Has Hair Highlighted & Trimmed This Morning By Kerri ~ Kerri did a beautiful job highlighting and trimming Tracy's hair in long layers this morning. She does such an amazing job keeping Tracy beautiful. Mom Has A Dental Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom finally got her crown, after her bone graft and implant. It took 9 months from start to finish! She could have had a baby in that length of time! Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Jodi At Nova Southeastern University This Afternoon ~ Tracy had her first session of the semester today with Jodi and Dr. Lowe. Jodi worked with Tracy on the Dynavox Imax, the new augmentative assistive communicaiton device that Tracy has been working with since last semester. It has an eye gaze component which they are training Tracy on. Tracy was very attentive and engaged in the session and worked really hard with Jodi. It was wonderful to see Tracy so engaged, especially after being off for nearly 5 weeks. Greg Came By This Evening To Work With Tracy On Physical Therapy ~ Greg filled in for Dee who was not able to make it this evening due to a work commitment. Greg worked with Tracy on the therapy mat, stretching and ranging her major muscle groups. Then it was time for e-stim on her quads for neuromuscular reeducation. Tracy is working so hard during her therapy sessions. He and Mom then positioned Tracy on the BOSU for vestibular and trunk conditioning. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars: The Results this evening. It is so hard to believe that the season is coming to an end and all of the shows are having their season finales. Summer reruns here we come! They also watched the amazing Celtics come back and beat Orlando in the NBA playoffs! Go Celtics! 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 Surrender : Resistance Equals Persistance ~

Monday, May 11th, 2009 ~ Mom Goes To Red Reef Park To Walk The Path With Aunt Diane ~ Mom goes to Red Reef Park to walk on the path with Aunt Diane. It was a beautiful day and the beach was delicious. Then Mom and Aunt Diane enjoyed the hot tub and the pool. Mom Goes To Bit By Bit Marketing Meeting In Coral Springs At The Wing & Ale House ~ Mom met Susan, Kathi, Vanessa, & Susan at the Wing and Ale House in Coral Springs for a Marketing Commitee meeting for Bit By Bit. Tracy Has Been Laughing Alot This Evening ~ Tracy has been laughing alot today. She seems to be in a very good mood. Tracy Does Not Have Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Tracy's Physical Therapy with Greg was cancelled this evening. Greg is away in Charleston and will be back with Tracy tomorrow evening. Mom & Wilmene Put Tracy On The CPM Machine This Afternoon ~ Mom and Wilmene put Tracy on the CPM machine this afternoon to range and stretch her hamstrings and hip flexors. She tolerated two hours on each leg. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars & 24 This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched their favorite shows: Dancing With The Stars & 24 this evening. Mom voted for Shawn and Mark this evening. It is so hard to believe that the season is coming to an end and all of the shows are having their season finales. Summer reruns here we come! 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: Every Step Is Forward : No Going Back ~

Sunday, May 10th, 2009 ~ Dad & LuLu Stretch & Range Tracy This Morning ~ Dad and LuLu stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups this morning. Mom Gets A Very Intense Massage From Bob This Afternoon ~ Bob came by to work with Mom for two hours this afternoon. He did some very intense body work on her, breaking up a lot of adhesions and scar tissue in her neck, shoulders, back and hips. It hurt so much that she screamed Ahhhhhh! She sounded like Tracy when she is in Speech Therapy. She felt a lot better after he was done. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Jeff's For Dinner This Evening ~ Jeff and Aunt Diane had a nice dinner for Mother's Day! Nana and Uncle Johnny joined us too! They served a delicious selection of Chinese food. It was really nice. Cousin Chip came by to visit with us too! Everyone had a great time. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Desperate Housewives, Brother's & Sisters, & The Unit This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched their favorite shows this evening. It is so hard to believe that the season is coming to an end and all of the shows are having their season finales. Summer reruns here we come! 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: Greeting The Divine Spirit : Bowing ~

Saturday, May 9th, 2009 ~ Tracy Gets A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. Her complexion is looking so beautiful. Mom Goes To Warm & Gentle Yoga With Veronica This Afternoon ~ Mom had a really good practice at Veronica's Warm & Gentle Yoga class this afternoon at 1 PM. Tracy Does Not Have Speech Therapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy had a day off from Speech Therapy today! Aimee will be back in full force next week! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Atlantic Jewelers To Get Mom's Mother's Day Present ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to Atlantic Jewelers to get Mom a Pandora bracelet with 3 charms: two T charms for Tiffany and Tracy and a Yin/Yang charm for Yoga! They are really pretty! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Smallville, The Unit, & Castle This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched their favorite shows which they tivoed from last week while Dad was away at the AsMA conference in Los Angeles. It is so hard to believe that the season is coming to an end and all of the shows are having their season finales. Summer reruns here we come! 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 Others To Be : Controlling Behavior ~

Friday, May 8th, 2009 ~ Mom Goes To The Chiropractor For An Adjustment This Morning ~ Mom had an appointment with the chiropractor this morning for an adjustment. The e-stim and moist heat really seemed to help. Mom Picks Up Nana & They Head Up To Lake Worth For Their Hair Appointments ~ Nana and Mom had hair appointments @the Hairnet with Kerri. She does such a good job! Now Mom and Nana look simply marvelous, darling! Liz Leaves This Afternoon For Her Return To Maryland ~ Mom hated to see Liz go this afternoon. They had so much fun this week! It was a great visit. Tracy Goes To The Cleaveland Clinic For A Baclofen Pump Adjustment This Afternoon ~ Dad and Tania took Tracy to the Cleaveland Clinic to get her Baclofen dosage decreased from 225 ugs/day to 206 ugs/day. Dad is hoping that this 7% decrease in her Baclofen will result in less drooling and better head control. Tracy Has Hippotherapy At Bit By Bit Therapy With Susan In Parkland ~ Tracy demonstrated improved trunk and head control this afternoon on Breezy during her Hippotherapy session. Tracy is working very hard during her therapy sessions. We are very proud of all her hard work! Way to go Tracy! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch 24 & The Unit This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched their favorite shows which they tivoed from last week while Dad was away at the AsMA conference in Los Angeles. 24 is really good, and the season is closing in fast. The Unit's season finale is next week! It's hard to believe that we are quickly approaching summer reruns! Argh! 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: Body Balance : Masculine & Feminine Sides Of The Body ~

Thursday, May 7th, 2009 ~ Tracy Vomits About 30 ccs This Afternoon ~ Tracy coughed and then vomited about 30 ccs this afternoon. Greg Cancels Physical Therapy This Afternoon Due To A Doctor's Appointment ~ Greg had to cancel Physical Therapy this afternoon due to a schedule conflict (doctor's appointment). Tania and Mom got Tracy on the CPM machine for some stretching and ranging of her hamstrings and hips flexors. She tolerated an hour and a half on each leg. Mom, Liz,, & Tracy Watch Grey;s Anatomy This Evening ~ Mom, Liz, and Tracy watched one of their favorite shows: Grey;s Anatomy this evening. It was a great episode! Dad Returns Home From Los Angeles This Evening ~ Dad made it home safely from the AsMA conference in Los Angeles this evening. It was so great to have him home! Tracy and Mom were especially happy to have him 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: Steps To Freedom : Change What Isn't Working . 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: Steps To Freedom : Change What Isn't Working ~

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 ~ Mom & Liz Go To Warm & Gentle Yoga This Afternoon At Awaken Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom and Liz had a great Warm and Gentle Yoga practice this afternoon with Veronica. It was a really great practice.Greg Comes By To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Greg worked with Tracy on her Physical Therapy this evening. First, Greg attached the e-stim electrodes to Tracy's quads for neuromuscular reeducation. Then it was time to attach the electrodes to Tracy's perispinous muscles to work on retraining her neck muscles. Tracy is working very hard during her therapy sessions. Tracy Continues To Pull Forward In Her Wheelchair & Drool ~ Tracy has been pulling forward in her wheelchair and has been drooling quite a bit lately. Mom and Dad will arrange for her Baclofen to be decreased and check Tracy's labs and urine for infection. Mom, Liz, & Tracy Watch House This Evening ~ Mom, Liz, and Tracy watched one of their favorite shows which they tivoed from last week: House. It is such a good show. 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 Small Piece Of Heaven : Tree House

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 ~ Mom & Liz Take Luca & Luna To The Groomer This Morning ~ It was time for Luca and Luna's grooming appointment this morning. Pet Haven does a great with the doggies! Mom & Liz Meet Aunt Diane At Red Reef Park This Morning To Walk On The Beach ~ Mom, Liz, and Aunt Diane walked Red Reef Park boardwalk this morning. It was a beautiful day for the beach, and everyone enjoyed searching for shells. There was an elementary school group at the park, learning about the turtle conversation program. Tracy Vomits About 2 Ounces After Her Vita Veta This Afternoon ~ Tracy vomited about 2 ounces after her Vita Veta this afternoon. Tracy Sits Outside With Tania By The Pool To Soak Up Some Rays ~ Tracy and Tania sat outside by the pool with Liz and Wilmene to soak up some rays. It was a beautiful day with lots of sunshine and low humidity. Liz put her Ipod on for Tracy to hear some of her favorite podcasts. She sure did seem to enjoy listening to them. Liz & Mom Go To Boca Nails For Pedicures & Manicures This Afternoon ~ Liz and Mom went to Boca for pedicures and manicures this afternoon. It was just what they needed. Then they stopped off at Fresh Market for some fresh vegetables and fruit for Liz to make salads for dinner. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Dee This Evening ~ Dee came to work with Tracy this evening. He stretched Tracy's major muscle groups and then Tania, Mom and Dee positioned Tracy on the BOSU for trunk strengthening exercises. Then it was time to sit Tracy straddled on the peanut therapy ball for more trunk and head control exercises. Then Dee gave Tracy a massage, moving her major muscle groups through full range of motion. Mom, Liz, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched one of their favorite show: Dancing With The Stars: The Results. Everyone was shocked to see Lil Kim and Derek go 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: Steps To Freedom : Change What Isn't Working

Monday, May 4th, 2009 ~ Tracy Wakes Up Grinding Her Teeth This Morning ~ Tracy wakes up grinding her teeth this morning. Mom gave Tracy a Pamprin which seemed to help. Mom Goes To The Chiropractor This Afternoon To Get An Adjustment ~ Dr. Joyce adjusted Mom's hip and neck this afternoon after e-stim and moist heat. It immediately felt better after her adjustment. Mom & Liz Go To Warm & Gentle Yoga This Afternoon ~ Mom and Liz had a good Warm and Gentle Yoga practice this afternoon with Veronica. It was just what Mom needed, especially after her adjustment. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Greg this afternoon. First, he stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups on the mat while she was in long-sitting. Then, Mom, Tania and Greg positioned Tracy on the BOSU for trunk strengthening exercises. She is doing a great job during her therapy sessions. Liz Takes Cousin Michelle To The Airport This Afternoon ~ Liz took Cousin Michelle to the airport in Ft. Lauderdale for her return trip to Boston. Everyone sure did enjoy her visit and can't wait for her to come back! She is such a good cook and so much fun! Liz Goes To Cap's Place For Dinner With Her Brother & Sister in-Law ~ Liz had a nice dinner with her brother and sister in-law at Cap's Place. Mom, Liz, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Mom, Liz, and Tracy watched their favorite show: Dancing With The Stars this evening. Mom ia still pulling for Shawn and Mark or Melissa and Tony. 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: Flavors Of Life: Growing Your Own Food ~

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 ~ Tracy Wakes Up Grinding Her Teeth ~ Tracy woke up bright and early at the crack of dawn grinding her teeth. Mom could not find any underlying issues, and gave Tracy a Pamprin. She settled in and fell back to sleep after a while, sleeoing for two more hours. Tracy Vomits About 8 Ounces After Her Morning Feeding This Morning ~Tracy vomited about 8 ounces around 10:40 AM this morning after her second can of Jevity 1.2. It had been about a month or six weeks since she last vomited. Melanie Comes To Do Cranial Sacral Therapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy had a Cranial Sacral Therapy session with Melanie this afternoon. She relaxed well and seemed to enjoy her session. She was very vocal when Melanie was working on her throat area (avenue of expression). Melanie Does A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session With Mom After Tracy ~ Mom was next and had a CST treatment by Melanie. She worked her magic on Mom's SI joint, which felt somewhat better when she was finished. Michelle & Mom Make Dinner This Evening ~ Cousin Michelle made whole wheat spaghetti with fresh veggies while Mom made a baby field greens and arugula salad with fresh croutons. It was so delicious, and we ate outside by the pool, which was even better. Mom & Cousin Michelle Watch Gran Torino This Evening ~ Mom and Cousin Michelle watched Gran Torino this evening: It was such a good movie; sad but good! Liz Comes From Maryland For A Visit This Evening ~ We are so excited to see Liz this evening. She will be staying until Friday morning to help Mom with Tracy while Dad is attending a conference in Los Angeles. We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and relatives. 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: Progressing With Patience : Doing The Best You Can ~

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 ~ Tracy Wakes Up Grinding Her Teeth ~ Tracy woke up bright and early at the crack of dawn (5:30 AM) grinding her teeth. Mom could not find any underlying issues, and gave Tracy a Pamprin. She settled in and fell back to sleep after a while, sleeping for two more hours. Cousin Michelle Goes For A Bike Ride To Deerfield Beach This Morning ~ Cousin Michelle went for a long bike ride to Deerfield Beach this morning. She had a spill when her bike wheel got stuck in a rut on the bridge. She ended up with some road rash on her hands, elbows, and knees. Ouch! Mom & Cousin Michelle Go To Warm & Gentle Yoga This Morning With Liz ~ Mom and Cousin Michelle had a great warm and gentle yoga session with Liz this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio. It was really gentle and deep, just what they both needed. Mom Goes For A Massage This Afternoon With Fern ~ Mom went to Merle Norman this afternoon for a deep tissue massage with Fern. She really worked her hips and lower back. She did a great job working on Mom's flexibility. Nana Comes Over To Spend The Day With Us ~ Aunt Diane came over and brought Nana to spend some time with us. It was a beautiful afternoon, and everyone sat outside by the pool. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Aimee This Afternoon ~ Aimee came by to work with Tracy on her Speech Therapy this afternoon. She worked on oral motor exercises, using the Nuk brush and chewy tube. She did really well moving her mouth, jaw and lips, and was laughing throughout her session. Aimee put some Nutella on the chewy tube, which Tracy seemed to enjoy. Tracy was very vocal throughout the session. Aimee is doing a great job, and Tracy really seems to like Aimee. Michelle Grills A Delicious Dinner Of Shrimp & Veggie Kabobs On The Grill ~ Michelle made the most delicious grilled shrimp and veggie kabobs on the barbie this evening. We ate outside on the patio by the pool. It was a wonderful evening. Uncle Johnny came by to pick up Nana and had some shrimp and veggies too! Mmmm 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: Gifts We Give Ourselves : Friends ~

Friday, May 1st, 2009 ~ Mom, Michelle, & Aunt Diane Go Walking Along The Trail At Red Reef Park In Boca Raton ~ Mom, Michelle, and Aunt Diane went walking in Red Reef Park in Boca Raton this morning. The paved trail ran right along the beach and was so beautiful, especially on such a pretty day! The girls walked at least five miles! It was awesome! Mom & Michelle Go To Warm & Gentle Yoga With Veronica This Afternoon ~ It was Mom's first warm and gentle yoga practice and it was just what the doctor ordered. It was very deep stretching and it felt great! Cousin Michelle enjoyed it too! Cousin Michelle & Mom Go Shopping After Warm & Gentle Yoga ~ Cousin Michelle and Mom went shopping this afternoon. Mom found a new jewelry store which carries the Pandora charm bracelets! Look out Dad! Tracy Has Hippotherapy With Susan & Gio On Breezy This Afternoon ~Gio took Dad's place at Hippotherapy with Tracy on Breezy this afternoon. Tracy had her head down for the majority of the session, but was sitting up straight and tall on Breezy. Gio did a great job side walking with Tracy. We are so thankful to have such wonderfully supportive friends and family. Michelle & Mom Make Dinner This Evening ~ Cousin Michelle and Mom ate leftover salmon and salad this evening. It tasted even better the second time around. They ate outside by the pool. It was another gorgeous evening. Mom Watches Numb3rs This Evening ~ Mom watched Numb3rs this evening: It is a really good show. 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: Permission To Simply Be : Working Through Transitions ~