Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Keri At Awaken Hot Yoga In lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri today at Awaken Hot Yoga in Ligthouse Point. The studio will be moving soon, and the new studio promises to be awesome. Mom can't wait! Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Dee this afternoon. He stretched and ranged Tracy on the mat and then it was time for Tracy to get a massage. Dee massagedTracy's major muscle groups. Tracy really seems to love Dee's massages. Tracy's Reflux Is Notably Less With The Elimination Of Juices In Her Supplements ~ Tracy's reflux is noticibly decreased after we eliminated all juices from her Vita Veta. Thank goodness Tracy is so much more comfortable with this improved outcome. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Putting Our Tools To Use: Bringing Inspiration Into Form ~

Monday, November 29th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion With Veronica This Morning ~ Mom had a really good Hot Yoga session with Diane this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class, extremely challenging as usual! Mom loves her Hot Yoga practice. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy did a good job during her Phsycial Therapy session with Marcus this evening. He stretched Tracy in her chair and then it was time to position her on the therapy bench in front of the mirror for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She is working so hard and making great progress with her trunk and head control. Way to go Tracy! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Living For Ourselves: Trying To Please Others ~

Sunday, November 28th, 2010 ~ Mom Cancels Tracy's Hippotherapy This Afternoon ~ Mom decided to cancel Tracy's Hippotherapy session with Susan and Breezy this afternoon, because Tracy looked like she was getting a cold. Nana has a cold, so Mom wanted to be extra sure that Tracy wasn't getting sick. Thank goodness she seemed better as the day went on. Mom, Dad, Marie & Tracy Go To Mass This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, Marie & Tracy went to noon Mass at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Deerfield Beach. It was so nice to be back at church! Mom Had To Cancel Uncle Johnny's Birthday Dinner At The Yacht Club This Evening ~ Mom had to cancel Uncle Johnny's birthday dinner this evening at the Yacht club because Nana and Eileen are still pretty sick. She rescheduled it for next Sunday. Hopefully, everyone will be feeling better by then. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The American Music Awards This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy watch The American Music Awards this evening. It was dark so much earlier, and everyone was ready for bed early. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Taking Our Turn To Give: People In Need ~

Saturday, November 27th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To 8:30 AM Hot Yoga This Morning With Keri At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom enjoyed Keri's enging hot yoga practice this morning at Awaken in Lighthouse Point. It was so nice to be back at Hot Yoga after such a crazy week. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy her Saturday morning Spa Day facial this morning. She loves to be pampered. Dad & Tracy Watch LSU Get Beaten By Arkansas This Afternoon ~ LSU was beaten by Arkansas this afternoon for the Boot. This defeat puts LSU out of contention for a National Championship. Mom Spends The Day At The Hospital Getting Nana Discharged & Settled At Home ~Mom went to the hospital with Nana and Nadesha and got Nana discharged to home this afternoon. She was able to get Nana settled at home with an oxygen concentrator and her new meds. Fingers crossed that she has a uneventful and peaceful night. Nadesha is spending the night with her. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Remembering The Moment: Enjoying Life ~

Friday, November 26th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio. It was a very challenging class! Mom Goes To The Hospital To Visit Nana & Nadesha This Afternoon ~ Mom went to the hospital to visit Nana and Nadesha this afternoon. Nana is doing a lot better and may be able to go home tomorrow morning, They did some more tests, and it appears that they are all negative. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Enduring Discomfort : Missing Our Old Habits ~

Thursday, November 25th, 2010 ~Happy Thanksgiving ~ Mom Goes To Thanksgiving Hot Yoga With Keri & Veronica This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri and Veronica this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. It was a great class with lots of heat and humidity. Each yogi read an intention of gratitude at the beginning of class and received a delicious ice cold face cloth infused with lemongrass at the end of class. It was yummy and so much fun! Dad & Mom Cook The Turkwy With All The Fixings This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad cooked the turkey and all the fixins this afternoon. Aunt Diane and Jeff came over. Everything was so good. When dinner was over, everyone brought dinner to Nana and Uncle Johnny in the hospital. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM:Being Truly Thankful : Beyond Counting Blessings ~

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 ~ Mom Skips Hot Yoga This Morning & Heads To The Hospital To Visit Nana ~ Mom skipped Keri's class this morning and headed to Boca Community Hospital to spend some time with Nana. She is still getting her respiratory treatments and the doctors ordered some more diagnostic tests. So far, all of her tests have been normal. It seems that she has a pretty serious case of bronchitis and is on very powerful intravenous antibiotics. She is benefitting from the respiratory treatments and continues on oxygen therapy. Prayers are always appreciated. Aunt Diane & Jeff Bring The Turkey & All The Fixings This Afternoon ~ Jeff and Aunt Diane brought a ton of food for Thanksgiving this afternoon. We will be cooking up a storm tomorrow morning. Yum! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Tania transferred Tracy to the therapy bench in front of the mirror, to work on head and trunk control. She did a great job picking up her head in front of the mirror. She is working so hard and making great progress! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Being A Strong Container: Grounding Ourselves ~

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 ~ Mom Skips Hot Yoga This Morning & Meets Nana At The Emergency Roon At Boca Community Hospital ~ Nana had a syncopic event and ended up in the Emergency Room this morning. Uncle Johnny was unable to arouse Nana this morning and found that she was having some difficulty breathing. So, he pushed her Lifeline button and before he knew it, the Paramedics were on their way. Nana's blood pressure bottomed out, and she passed out in the bed. Good thing Uncle Johnny is an observant nurse! Nana has bronchitis and has been admitted to the fifth floor for respiratory treatments and is on oxygen. She is also getting Levaquin and IV fluids. She should be in the hospital for three or four days. Prayers are always appreciated. Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Dee this afternoon. He stretched and ranged Tracy on the mat and then it was time to get transferred to the therapy bench for head and trunk control in front of the mirror. She is really working hard and doing a great job! Dad, Mom, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Final's Results This Evening ~ Wow, Mom was so glad that Jennifer and Derek won the Mirrorball trophy this evening. They were by far the best dancers in the competition. There was no competition as far as she was concerned. Tracy's Reflux Is Notably Less With The Elimination Of Juices In Her Supplements ~ Tracy's reflux is noticibly decreased after we eliminated all juices from her Vita Veta. Thank goodness Tracy is so much more comfortable with this improved outcome. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Walking With Awareness: Mindful Walking ~

Monday, November 22nd, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion With Veronica This Morning ~ Mom had a really good Hot Yoga session with Veronica this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class! Mom loves her Hot Yoga practice. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy did a good job during her Phsycial Therapy session with Marcus this evening. He stretched Tracy in her chair and then it was time to position her on the therapy bench in front of the mirror for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She is working so hard and making great progress with her trunk and head control. Way to go Tracy! Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch The Finals Of Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy watched the Finals of Dancing With The Stars this evening. They were happy to see such high scores for Jennifer and Derek. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Right Where We Are: Enlightenment At Home ~

Sunday, November 21st, 2010 ~ Mom Cancels Tracy's Hippotherapy This Afternoon ~ Mom decided to cancel Tracy's Hippotherapy session with Susan and Breezy this afternoon, because Tracy looked like she was getting a cold. Nana has a cold, so Mom wanted to be extra sure that Tracy wasn't getting sick. Thank goodness she seemed better as the day went on. Mom, Dad, Marie & Tracy Go To Mass This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, Marie & Tracy went to noon Mass at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Deerfield Beach. It was so nice to be back at church! Mom Had To Cancel Uncle Johnny's Birthday Dinner At The Yacht Club This Evening ~ Mom had to cancel Uncle Johnny's birthday dinner this evening at the Yacht club because Nana and Eileen are still pretty sick. She rescheduled it for next Sunday. Hopefully, everyone will be feeling better by then. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The American Music Awards This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy watch The American Music Awards this evening. It was dark so much earlier, and everyone was ready for bed early. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Taking Our Turn To Give: People In Need ~

Saturday, November 20th, 2010 ~ Happy Birthday Uncle Johnny! ~ Mom Goes To 8:30 AM Hot Yoga This Morning With Jenna At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom enjoyed Jenna's challenging hot yoga practice this morning at Awaken in Lighthouse Point. It was so nice to have her back teaching at Awaken. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy her Saturday morning Spa Day facial this morning. She loves to be pampered. Tracy Coughs & Refluxes This Afternoon When Jodi Arrived ~ Tracy coughed and refluxed a small amount this afternoon when Jodi arrived for Speech Therapy. Jodi decided not to give Tracy anything to eat during her session after Tracy's reflux. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Jodi This Afternoon ~ Jodi worked on Tracy's oral motor exercises for half her session today. She used the Z-vibe and Nuk brush to stimulate Tracy's oral-facial muscles, and did some facial massage. She worked with Tracy's tongue, which she was moving a lot and sticking it way out. This is such an improvement since her tongue was retracted for a very long time after her accident. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch LSU Beat Mississippi State This Afternoon ~ Another win for LSU, beating Mississippi State this after noon. Now they need to beat Arkansas next week for the Boot! Tracy Has A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session With Melanie This Afternoon ~ Tracy enjoyed her Cranial Sacral Therapy session this afternoon with Melanie. It had been nearly six months since Melanie treated Tracy, and she saw a huge difference in Tracy. It was great to have Melanie back Dad Takes Luca, Luna, & Lola For A Walk Around The Neighborhood ~ Dad took all three doggies for a walk around the neighborhood this evening. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Knowing Our Heart's Desire: Feeling Jealous ~

Friday, November 19th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio. It was a very challenging class! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to work with Tracy on Physical Therapy this afternoon. He and Tania transferred Tracy to her therapy bench to work on head and trunk control. She worked really hard and did such a good job controlling her head and trunk. Dad Returns From DC This Evening ~ Dad returned from DC this afternoon. It is so good to have him back! Mom & Dad Go To The French Quarter Restaurant For Dinner This Evening ~ Tania stayed with Tracy while Mom and Dad had a nice dinner at the French Quarter Restaurant. It was a nice break for a change and long overdue. Mom & Tracy Watch Smallville With Dad This Evening ~ Tracy and Dad watched Smallville this evening. It is the show's final season and one of Dad's favorite shows! It's beginning to grow on Mom too! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Enduring Discomfort : Missing Our Old Habits ~

Thursday, November 18th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Emily This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Emily this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. It had been a very long time since Mom took Emily's class. It was a lot of fun! Aunt Diane Spends The Night With Mom & Tracy ~ Aunt Diane spent the night with Mom and Tracy since Dad is still in DC at the AsMA meeting. Tania Feeds Tracy Two & A Half Ounces Of Blueberry Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 2 and a half ounces of blueberry yogurt this afternoon. She did a good job, moving her tongue, and swallowing the yogurt. Mom Watches Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice This Evening ~ Mom watched Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice by herself this evening, since Tracy and Aunt Diane fell asleep early. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM:The Kaleidoscope Of Life : Living Together Differently ~

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom enjoyed her Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning. She is an awesome instructor! It was a very challenging class! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Tania transferred Tracy to the therapy bench in front of the mirror, to work on head and trunk control. She did a great job picking up her head in front of the mirror. She is working so hard and making great progress! Aunt Diane Comes To Stay With Mom & Tracy This Evening ~ Aunt Diane came over to spend the night with Mom and Tracy. She brought Tracy a photo album with pictures from her horse show. What a thoughtful thing to do! Mom, Aunt Diane, & Tracy Watch The Sexiest Man Alive This Evening ~ The girls watched Kim Kardashian host People's Sexiest Man Alive this evening. So much eye candy! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Cleansing Nature: Rain ~

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 ~ Dad Leaves For DC & Auntie Anna & Michelle Leave For Boston ~ Dad dropped Cousin Michelle and Auntie Anna off at Ft. Lauderdale Airport and then continued on to Miami International to catch his flight to DC. He is going to be there for three days for the AsMA meetings, planning the upcoming annual meeting in Alaska in May. Mom, Nana, Nadesha, Aunt Diane, & Uncle Johnny Attend Chip's Swearing In Ceremony At The Broward County Government Center ~ It was Chip's big day, and we were all there to see him sworn in as Broward County Commissioner, District 4! It was such an amazing experience, and we are all very proud of him. Mom Goes To Jessica's Hot Yoga Class This Evening ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Jessica this evening. It had been some time since she took Jessica's class and it was very challenging. Nadesha Spends The Night With Mom & Tracy ~ Nadesha spent the night with Mom and Tracy this evening in Dad's absence. It is always good to have an extra pair of hands just in case. Nadesha, Mom, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results This Evening ~ Wow, what a surprise to see Brandy go home this evening and Bristol stay! Whew! You never know what to expect these days on these reality shows! Tracy's Reflux Is Notably Less With The Elimination Of Juices In Her Supplements ~ Tracy's reflux is noticibly decreased after we eliminated all juices from her Vita Veta. Thank goodness Tracy is so much more comfortable with this improved outcome. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Part Of The Process: Feeling Stuck ~

Monday, November 15th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion With Diane This Morning ~ Mom had a really good Hot Yoga session with Diane this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. Diane teaches a killer class! She is a great motivator! Nana, Aunt Diane, Uncle Johnny & Nadesha Come Over To Go On The Boat Today ~ Dad took the day off to take everyone out on the boat. It was a beautiful day, and the seas were pretty calm. Tania was feeling under the weather, so Wilmene and Tania stayed at home with Tracy Uncle Johnny brought Subway for lunch and everyone got underway around 1 PM. What a surprise when Mom opened up the styrofoam ice chest to find Uncle Johnny's chalice and some hosts. water and wine! Everyone Enjoys Lunch From Blue Moon Fish Company In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Everyone split burgers and salads for lunch on the boat today. It was really good! Mom, Dad, Auntie Anna, Cousin Michelle & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars this evening. They are pulling for Jennifer and Derek and Bristol and Mark! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Being Clear About Desires: Getting What We Want ~

Sunday, November 14th, 2010 ~ Mom, Dad, & Marie Take Tracy To Hippotherapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Hippotherapy this afternoon with Susan and Breezy at Bit By Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Parkland. She seemed tired and her trunk was not as stable as it usually is. Uncle Johnny Says Mass This Evening For The Family ~ Uncle Johnny said Mass for the family this evening. It was such a nice treat to have Mass at home. Cousin Michelle Cooks Angel Hair Pasta & Italian Gravy This Evening ~ Cousin Michelle cooked angel hair pasta with her Italian gravy. Aunt Diane made a delicious salad and brought a lemon birthday cake for Uncle Johnny and Couisn Michelle's birthday. Everyone Watches Sarah Palin's Alaska This Evening ~ Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: No Hard Edges: Creating Space In The Body ~

Saturday, November 13th, 2010 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy her Saturday morning Spa Day facial this morning. She loves to be pampered. Mom & Dad Join Chip & Eileen At The Commissioning Of The Naval Ship: The USS Jason Dunham This Morning At Port Everglades ~ Mom and Dad, Chip and Eileen enjoyed participating in the very touching commissioning of the USS Jason Dunham this morning at Port Everglades. It was the first commissioning of a Naval destroyer named after a fallen US Marine who gave his life to save his comrades. It was a beautiful day and a very heartfelt ceremony. Aunt Diane & Jeff Pick Up Auntie Anna & Cousin Michelle At The Airport In Ft. Lauderdale This Afternoon ~ Auntie Anna and Cousin Michelle arrive this afternoon for a short visit. It is so nice to have them here with us for a few days. Nana & Aunt Diane Join Auntie Anna, Michelle, Mom, Dad, Tracy, & Nadesha On The Boat This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed a beautiful evening on the boat this evening. The weather was perfect and it was a beautiful ride. Everyone Enjoys Chinese Food This Evening For Dinner ~ Auntie Anna and Cousin Michelle treated us to a delicous Chinese food dinner this evening. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Analyzing The Path: Recognizing Happiness ~

Friday, November 12th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To The Yoga Journal Conference With Desiree Rumbaugh At The Westin Diplomat In Hollywood Today ~ Mom went to the all-day Anusara Intensive workshop with Desiree Rumbaugh today at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood. It was a very intensive workshop, six hours of practicing deep yoga poses. The marketplace had some really nice yoga clothing and other yoga-related items of interest. It was a fun day and Mom had a great time. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to work with Tracy on Physical Therapy this afternoon. However, we had to cancel Tracy's therapy this evening after she vomited about 3 ounces. She gagged herself when she coughed. Tania decided to let Tracy rest in her bed instead. We will make up her Physical Therapy next week. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening In Boca ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening at the Bikram Yoga College of India in Boca. He really enjoys his Bikram yoga practice. Mom & Tracy Watch Smallville With Dad This Evening ~ Tracy and Dad watched Smallville this evening. It is the show's final season and one of Dad's favorite shows! It's beginning to grow on Mom too! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: A Full Embrace Excluding Nothing : Finding Peace Within ~

Thursday, November 11th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Kate This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Kate this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. She is such a good instructor! Mom loves her classes. She does many unique and different poses! Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He stretched and ranged Tracy on the therapy mat and then it was time to position Tracy seated on her therapy bench in front of the mirror for trunk and head control. Tracy is working so hard during her therapy sessions, especially with head and trunk strengthening exercises. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Intuitive Guidance From Within : Using Yourself As A Pendulum ~

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 ~ Happy Birthday Aunt Kathy Sue! ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom enjoyed her Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning. She is an awesome instructor! It was a very challenging class! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He stretched and ranged Tracy in her bed and then it was time for Tania and Marcus to transfer Tracy to the therapy bench in front of the mirror, to work on head and trunk control. She did a great job picking up her head in front of the mirror. She is working so hard and making great progress! Dad Goes To Laguardia For The Day For His Monthly Meeting ~ Dad left bright and early this morning for his monthly meeting. He really enjoys meeting with the pilots in NYC each month. The Hoyer Lift Is Really Sparing Tracy's Left Shoulder Pain ~ Tracy's left shoulder pain seems to have diminished since we have implemented the Hoyer lift for transfers. Tracy seems to enjoy riding in it too. It has also spared everyone's back and shoulders from injury since we are not lifting her without the Hoyer. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Undistracted Energy: Pure Thoughts ~

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. She is working on the 30 day challenge, which started on the first of this month. Mom Tries Some Prune Juice With Tracy's Supplements Today ~ Mom tried some prune juice with Tracy's supplements today. We'll see if prune juice gives Tracy reflux too. If it does, the plan is to return to water with her supplements. Tania Puts Tracy's Hand Splints On For Forty-Five Minutes This Evening ~ Tracy tolerated her wrist splints for forty-five minutes this evening. Tania stretched and ranged Tracy's hands and wrists before donning her splints. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Staying Open & Fluid: Judgment vs. Opinion ~

Monday, November 8th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion With Diane This Morning ~ Mom had a really good Hot Yoga session with Diane this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. Diane teaches a killer class! She is a great motivator! Tracy Dozed In Her Chair Off & On Today ~ Tracy did not sleep well last night so she dozed off and on in her chair today! Tania Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Tania shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does an awesome job and Tracy looks beautiful! Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad is back at his Bikram Yoga Practice this evening at the Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. He really missed it and is so happy to be back! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars this evening. They are pulling for Jennifer and Derek and Bristol and Mark! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Repeating Patterns Of Behavior: Numbers ~

Sunday, November 7th, 2010 ~ Tracy Has A Break From Hippotherapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy had a break from her Hippotherapy session with Susan and Breezy this afternoon, since Susan was out of town. It was a cold, windy and rainy day, so it was a good day to miss. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Mass This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy went to 6:00 PM Mass at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church in Lighthouse Point. It was so nice to be back at church! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Desperate Housewives And Brothers & Sisters This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy watch their favorite shows this evening. It was dark so much earlier, and everyone was ready for bed early. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Taking Our Turn To Give: People In Need ~

Saturday, November 6th, 2010 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy her Saturday morning Spa Day facial this morning. She loves to be pampered. Mom & Dad Go To Starbucks In The New Van ~ Mom and Dad took a ride to Starbucks and Radio Shack to test drive the new van this morning. It is such a smooth ride. Mom Changes Tracy's Vita Veta To Straight Papaya Today ~ Mom decided to use papaya in Tracy's Vita Veta today. We will see if the Papaya juice is the culprit to her reflux issues. Mom Goes To 4 PM Hot Yoga This Afternoon ~ Mom went to Hot Yoga this afternoon with Veronica. What a great class she taught. She is such a good yoga instructor. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch LSU Beat Alabama ~ What a great game, and a fantastic surprise when the LSU Tigers beat the Alabama Crimson Tide! It sure does give LSU another chance at the SEC Championship! Geaux Tigers! Tracy, Mom, Dad, Luca, Luna, & Lola Go For A Walk Around The Neighborhood ~ Everyone enjoyed a walk around the neighborhood this evening. The Halloween decorations are so cute in our neighborhood! Dad Changes All The Clocks In The House This Evening ~ It is hard to believe that it is time to change the clocks again. Where does the time go? It will be the holidays before you know it! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Outside The Comfort Zone: Things We Don't Want To Do ~

Friday, November 5th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Pilates: Circuit Class With Christine At Wellness & Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuir class with Christine bright and early this morning. She really works you to the core! Amazing! Jodi Comes To Do Speech Therapy This Afternoon ~ Jodi came by to do Speech Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. She worked on oral motor exercises using the Nuk brush and a frozen miniature lollipop. She worked on swallowing with Tracy and some tongue movement. Tracy demonstated a few good swallows, and was very alert and focused. Then Jodi worked with Tracy's Dynavox and switches, timing her response when directed to hit the switch. She is really staying focused d during her sessions. ~ Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to work with Tracy on Physical Therapy this afternoon. He and Tania transferred Tracy to her therapy bench to work on head and trunk control. She worked really hard and did such a good job controlling her head and trunk. Tracy Was Very Vocal, Moaning & Groaning All Day & Into The Night ~ Tracy was very vocal today, moaning and groaning throughout the day and most of the night. She was awake most of the night, not sleeping much at all. Mom & Tracy Watch Smallville With Dad This Evening ~ Tracy and Dad watched Smallville this evening. It is the show's final season and one of Dad's favorite shows! It's beginning to grow on Mom too! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Surrendering The Ego : Dark Night Of The Soul ~

Thursday, November 4th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Kate This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Kate this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. She is such a good instructor! Mom loves her classes. She does many unique and different poses! Tracy Is A Little Sleepy Today ~ Tracy seems a little sleepy today. She napped off and on in her chair. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Tearing Down To Rebuild : Rethink Complaining ~

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom enjoyed her Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning. She is an awesome instructor! It was a very challenging class! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Tania transferred Tracy to the therapy bench in front of the mirror, to work on head and trunk control. She did a great job picking up her head in front of the mirror. She is working so hard and making great progress! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Interconnected Experiences: Noticing Synchronicity ~

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Vote Bright & Early This Morning ~ Mom headed for the polls even before they opened their doors this morning in order to vote. Then she and Aunt Diane headed to Wilton Manors to one of the larger polling sites at St. Clement's Church to hold signs for Chip. They were there all day long until the polls closed at 7 PM. It was a lot of fun and they met a lot of nice people. Dee Comes To Give Tracy A Massage & Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came by to give Tracy a massage and to do Physical Therapy with her this afternoon. Tracy really seems to love her massages! Then he and Tania got Tracy seated on the therapy bench in front of the mirror for trunk and head control exercises. She is doing such a good job with her trunk and head control. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Tania, Aunt Diane, Nana, Nadesha, & Cousin Guy Meet Chip, Eileen At The French Quarter Restaurant For Chip's Victory Party ~ Everyone crossed their fingers while the election results came in at the French Quarter Restaurant this evening. They were so thrilled when Chip officially won the race for Broward County Commissioner, District 4! We are so proud of Chip and look forward to his common sense leadership when he is sworn in on Tuesday, November 16th. Tracy's Reflux Is Notably Less With The Elimination Of Juices In Her Supplements ~ Tracy's reflux is noticibly decreased after we eliminated all juices from her Vita Veta. Thank goodness Tracy is so much more comfortable with this improved outcome. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Making Time For Reflection: Going On Retreat ~

Monday, November 1st, 2010 ~ Mom, Aunt Diane, Cousin Eileen, Chip & Others Wave Elect Chip Signs This Morning On Sample Road ~ Everyone waved Chip signs this morning on the last day before Election Tuesday (tomorrow). Chip and his team ran a very positive campaign, and we are very proud of him. We wish him good luck in his election tomorrow. Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion With Diane This Morning ~ Mom had a really good Hot Yoga session with Diane this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. Diane teaches a killer class! She is a great motivator! Mom, Aunt Diane, Uncle Johnny, & Nadesha Join Chip, Guy, Eileen & Friends & Family Sign Waving At Federal Highway & Atlantic Blvd ~ It was so much fun to get together with family and friends and sign wave for Chip this evening at a major intersection in Pompano. Many drivers honked and waved at us while we waved Chips signs. We are so proud of the positive campaign that he has conducted. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Repeating Patterns Of Behavior: Numbers ~