Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 ~ Happy Halloween! ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a full class and very hot! Even though the humidity was low, people were dropping like flies! Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy At FAU With Kristin ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Kristin at FAU this afternoon. Kristin played the DVD that Dad made of the manatees who visited us last Sunday. Tracy had her eyes open long enought to watch the Mama manatee and her little baby calf. Kristin asked Tracy Yes/No questions in response to the video. Then they spent some time looking at the Fall slide show.  Tracy was very tired, but never slept, only "rested her eyes"   (When Tiffany and Tracy were little, they never wanted to go to sleep at night, so they would ask Dad if they could just "rest their eyes!" Before he knew it, they would be fast asleep!) Finally, they looked at more Halloween costume pictures at the conclusion of the session. She answered her Yes/No questions that Kristin asked her about costumes, Trick or Treat, and Halloween. Kristin let Tracy smell the essence of cinnamon aromatherapy and that helped to wake her up a little. (Mom thinks we need to go back to two Ritalin a day, the dose she was on during the summer. Dad decreased it to see if the higher dose was contributing to her vomiting.) Luca Dresses Up As Emperor Luca For Speech ~ Mom dressed Luca up as an emperor in his bright red kimono that Aunt Candy gave him. She was surprised that it still fits him! (He has a lot of fur!) Luca looked so cute at FAU that all of the professors, students, and clients were petting him and admiring his costume! He sure does love all the attention! Tracy, Mom, Dad & Luca (Dressed As Zorro) Give Out Candy To Trick Or Treaters ~ This evening, Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca gave out candy to all of the trick or treaters. Luca was dressed as Zorro with a black cape, and caballero hat! Everyone loved his outfit. It was really fun to see all the kids in their cool costumes! Tracy loves Halloween! Mom, Dad, Tracy, & Luca Watch Private Practice ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched Private Practice this evening. It is a really good show. Mom, Dad, Tracy, & Luca Watch Last Week's Brothers & Sisters ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched last Sunday's episode of Brothers & Sisters. Hippotherapy Update ~ Kathi and Susan are working with a new horse, Breezy, who is 14.2 hands tall; perfect for Tracy. She has done so well with her training that she is ready for Tracy to ride her. Tracy will resume her hippotherapy lessons next Friday, November 9th at 5:30 PM, and again on Sunday morning, at 10:00 AM. She is ready to get back in the saddle again! We are all really excited and looking forward to meeting Breezy and getting to know her soon! Upcoming Guests ~ Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Avoiding Your True Power: Afraid To Meditate ~

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a full class and very hot! Mom Goes To Get A Manicure & Pedicure ~ Mom went to get a manicure and a pedicure this afternoon. She was way overdue and ready for the works! Tracy Gets A Massage & Physical Therapy By Dee ~ Dee came by and worked with Tracy on her Physical Therapy. First, he and Tania got Tracy straddled on the peanut ball to practice head and trunk control. Tracy tolerated thirty minutes in this position. Then it was time to get Tracy prone (on her tummy) on the therapy mat so that Dee could work her hips, hamstrings, and feet. She tolerated 30 minutes in this position, while Dee encouraged Tracy to lift her head. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to the massage table for her massage. This is Tracy's favorite part and reward for all her hard work. She really loves her massages. Dee and Tania do and awesome job with Tracy too! Hippotherapy Update ~ Kathi and Susan are working with a new horse, Breezy, who is 14.2 hands tall; perfect for Tracy. She has done so well with her training that she is ready for Tracy to ride her. Tracy will resume her hippotherapy lessons next Friday, November 9th at 5:30 PM, and again on Sunday morning, at 10:00 AM. She is ready to get back in the saddle again! We are all really excited and looking forward to meeting Breezy and getting to know her soon! Upcoming Guests ~ Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Softening And Expanding: Being Receptive To What You Want ~

Monday, October 29th, 2007 ~ Uncle Mike & Aunt Cheryl Return To Louisiana This Morning ~ Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Mike left bright and early this morning from Miami International. They made it home safely to New Orleans this afternoon. We miss them already! They had a great time and we enjoyed their visit! Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was really hot and a challenging class. It never gets easier, only better! The key to this type of Yoga is in the breathing, so they say. Mom's main goal is to survive the 90 minute class and to keep breathing! Tania Returns From Her Trip To Puerto Rico ~ Tania returned from Puerto Rico yesterday and came back to work today! We sure did miss her! She is truly a special angel who is near and dear to all of our hearts! Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy At FAU With Kristin ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Kristin this afternoon. She was a little sleepy.at first but perked up when Kristin took out the essence of cinnamon oil. Kristin spent some time letting Tracy smell the different scents. She definitely had her favorites: tangerine, lemon, and peppermint. She does not seem to like lavender or eucalyptus. After aromatherapy, Kristin showed Tracy pictures of metallic dresses that Aunt Diane gave Tracy from the Sunday newspaper. Kristin asked Tracy her Yes/No questions about the beautiful holiday dresses. They are all very metallic and short, short, short!Then Kristin showed Tracy some pictures of cars, both classic and every day. Tracy loves cars! Kristin asked Tracy some Yes/No questions about the various cars in the pictures. Mom & Aunt Diane Go To Spinning ~ Mom and Aunt Diane went to Spinning in Coral Springs. They were the only two participants in the class this evening! Jason had some great music this evening! He had Mom and Aunt Diane climbing out of the saddle for over forty minutes without a saddle break! It was a great workout and a lot of fun! Tracy Ranges Her Hips & Hamstrings On The CPM ~ Tracy spent one and a half hours ranging each hamstring and hip this evening on her CPM machine while she watched Dancing With The Stars! Tracy and Mom are pulling for Mel B and Helio! Tracy Vomits This Evening ~ Tracy vomited about 8 ounces this evening. It had been 8 days since her last bout of nausea and vomiting. Mom & Dad Watch Last Week's Grey's Anatomy This Evening ~ Mom and Dad caught up on last week's episode of Grey's Anatomy this evening. Tracy Vomits Again At 1:00 AM ~ Tracy vomited three ounces around 1:00 AM. Mom and Dad will re-evaluate her medications to see what may be causing her nausea and vomiting. Hippotherapy Update ~ Kathi and Susan are working with a new horse, Breezy, who is 14.2 hands tall; perfect for Tracy. They have been training her to make sure that she is "bomb proof" before Tracy can ride him. We are planning to get Tracy back to hippotherapy lessons Friday, November 9th at 5:30 PM. Tracy is really looking forward to getting back in the saddle and making a new friend with Breezy! Upcoming Guests ~ Uncle Mike and Aunt Cheryl left bright and early this morning for New Orleans. We really enjoyed their visit and miss them already. Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Rays Of Life: The Sun ~

Word Of The Week: BEAUTIFUL! ~ Affirmation Of The Week ~ "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." ~ The Dalai Lama ~ Goal Of The Week: " Be vigilant; guard your mind against negative thoughts.: ~ Buddha ~ Quote Of The Week: "The most beautiful things in the world are not seen nor touched. They are felt with the heart." ~ Helen Keller ~ Lyrical Verse Of The Week By India.Arie: The time is right, I'm gonna pack my bags, And take that journey down the road, Cause over the mountain I see the bright sun shining, And I want to live inside the glow, Yeah! ~ Song of The Week: Beautiful by India.Arie ~ Book Of The Week: Eat, Pray, Love ~ Elizabeth Gilbert ~ Yoga Pose Of The Week: Triangle Pose: Trikanasana ~ Featured Website of the Week: SusiFineArt.com

Sunday, October 28th, 2007 ~ Mom, Dad, Aunt Cheryl, Uncle Mike, Tracy & Joan Feed The Manatees ~ Everyone were out on the dock this morning when a Mama Manatee and her baby calf came up to the dock. Mom gave the Mama some fresh water (they love fresh water) and Aunt Cheryl got some hearts of romaine lettuce to feed her. The baby calf was nursing while the Mama ate the lettuce. They hung out for around 45 minutes, while Dad videotaped them. It was a beautiful sight to see the Mama Manatee and her little one. Mom, Dad, & Joan Get Tracy On The Tilt Table ~ Mom, Dad, and Joan got Tracy on the tilt table today. After Dad wrapped Tracy's legs with ace wraps, they cranked her up to 30 degrees for 20 minutes. Tracy did a good job tolerating this incline after a 6-week reprieve. Her vital signs remained stable throughout her session. Next, Dad cranked Tracy up to 45 degrees where she remained for another 20 minutes. Then, Tracy went back down to 30 degrees for another 20 minutes. We plan to get Tracy on the tilt table at least once a week so that she can weight bear through her hips. Uncle Mike Orders Chinese Food For Lunch ~ Uncle Mike ordered Chinese food for everyone for lunch. Nana and Aunt Diane came over and everyone relaxed in the sunshine and enjoyed the pool and the hot tub. It was a beautiful Fall day with lots of sunshine and low humidity. Nana enjoyed the shrimp with lobster sauce, her favorite. Mom, Dad, Aunt Cheryl, & Uncle Mike Cook Dinner For Eileen's Birthday ~ Everyone enjoyed a nice dinner of grilled ribeyes, baked tilapia, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, and black beans and rice in celebration of Cousin Eileen's birthday! Eileen's Mom and Dad, Maria and Tony, joined us and everyone had a nice visit. Aunt Diane had a birthday cake and everyone sang Happy Birthday to Eileen! Everyone Watches The Red Sox Sweep The World Series ~ Everyone enjoyed watching the Red Sox sweep the World Series this evening during Game 4 in Colorado! We love you Red Sox! Hippotherapy Update ~ Kathi and Susan are working with a new horse, Breezy, who is 14.2 hands tall; perfect for Tracy. They are training him to make sure that he is "bomb proof" before Tracy can ride him. It looks like Tracy will be back in the saddle as soon as this week! She is really excited and looking forward to getting to know Breezy soon! Upcoming Guests ~ Uncle Mike and Aunt Cheryl are having a nice, relaxing visit with us. Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Simple Gestures Of Solace: Offering Comfort ~

Saturday, October 27th, 2007 ~ Mom, Dad, & Aunt Diane Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom, Dad, and Aunt Diane went to Bikram Yoga this morning, only to find that classes were cancelled all day today! So, they took advantage of the beautful day, picked up Aunt Cheryl, and went for a walk on the beach. It was actually a beautiful surprise! Melanie Comes To Give Tracy A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session ~ Melanie came over this afternoon and gave Tracy a Cranial Sacral Therapy session. Tracy really loves her CST sessions. She gave Dad a CST session and Mom a Swedish massage. It was just what the doctor ordered! Uncle Mike, Aunt Cheryl, Dad, & Mom Go In The Hot Tub ~ Everyone enjoyed the hot tub and the sunshine before the afternoon thunderstorms rolled through. Dad Takes Aunt Cheryl & Uncle Mike For A Boat Ride ~ Dad took Uncle Mike and Aunt Cheryl on the little boat so that they could see Lighthouse Point from the water. While they were out, Aunt Cheryl rescued a sick iguana and brought it safely up on the wall with the pool skimmer. They managed to set it on the wall so that it could sun itself. It looked really yellow and flacid. Aunt Cheryl fed it some apples and rice. They named it Iggy! We sure hope it feels better soon. Uncle Mike Orders Pizza ~ Uncle Mike ordered pizzas and everyone ate outside by the pool. They were really good. Everyone Watches Football ~ Everyone watched football all day and evening! We are lucky that everyone loves football. Mom managed to sneak in the Red Sox game with Tracy! Go Red Sox! Hippotherapy Update ~ Kathi and Susan are working with a new horse, Breezy, who is 14.2 hands tall; perfect for Tracy. They are training him to make sure that he is "bomb proof" before Tracy can ride him. We are hoping to get Tracy back to hippotherapy lessons by the beginning of November. Please say a prayer that she is back on the horse soon! Upcoming Guests ~ We are really enjoying Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit. Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Finding Your Joy: Be Happy Every Single Day ~

Friday, October 26th, 2007 ~ Happy Birthday Aunt Candy & Tania! ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a great class! She felt a lot better taking a day off in between classes! Nothing like the benefits of cross-training! Everyone Relaxes & Watches Movies On T.V. ~ Today was a good day to lounge and watch old movies on T.V. It poured all day long! Please say a prayer that Uncle Mike and Aunt Cheryl get some sun during their brief visit! No More Rain! Mom, Dad, Uncle Mike, Aunt Cheryl, & Tracy Go To Dinner At The Club ~ Everyone went to dinner at the yacht club this evening. It was a Halloween Party and a lot of fun! The music was really good and everyone danced. Hippotherapy Update ~ Kathi and Susan are working with a new horse, Breezy, who is 14.2 hands tall; perfect for Tracy. They are training him to make sure that he is "bomb proof" before Tracy can ride him. We are hoping to get Tracy back to hippotherapy lessons by the beginning of November. Please say a prayer that she is back on the horse soon! Upcoming Guests ~ We are really enjoying Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit. Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Power, Beauty, & Warmth: Keeping The Sun Inside ~

Thursday, October 25th, 2007 ~ Uncle Mike & Aunt Cheryl Make It Safely to Florida! ~ Mom Goes To The Club To Swim Laps ~ Mom went to the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Raquet Club to swim laps. It was a beautiful day with a cool breeze and low humidity! Mom Takes Luca For A Walk ~ Mom took Luca for a walk this afternoon. He really enjoys his walks, and finds every sticky bur in Lighthouse Point! Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy With Nadia At NSU ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Nadia at Novasoutheastern University this afternoon. She was very sleepy during her session. Dad said that Tracy did not sleep at all last night which may explain her sleepiness during Speech. Nadia and Mom tried everything to arouse Tracy to no avail. They even tried some Eucalyptus aromatherapy (smelled just like Vicks Vapor Rub) which did not help at all. Nadia played Tracy's Fall vs. Summer powerpoint presentation that she made for her, and Tracy struggled to open her eyes but they were glued shut! Mom hopes Nadia does not take Tracy's drowsiness personally! This is Tracy's second session at NSU that she pretty much slept through! We hope she is awake for next week's class. Uncle Mike & Aunt Cheryl Arrive This Evening ~ Dad brought Uncle Mike and Aunt Cheryl home from the airport this evening. They had a nice trip and everyone was happy to see them. Luca is especially happy to have some more play mates. He is in LOVE with Aunt Cheryl and won't leave her side. He loves to cuddle on the couch with her and watch T.V. Everyone Watches The Boston College EAGLES Beat (Thank God, it sure was a close call!) The Virginia Tech HOKIES This Evening ~ Everyone ate baby back ribs from Bonefish Macs and watched Boston College BEAT Virginia Tech in the last two minutes of the game! What a game! It looked like Boston College was going to lose their number 2 ranking in the BCS poll. Mom had on her BC sweat shirt and cap, and it was nail biting until the bitter end. Matt Ryan finally found some momentum and pulled it off. What a game! Everyone Switches Channels Between The World Series & ACC College Football ~ Thank goodness for remotes and "last channel" setting! Everyone switched between the football game and the Red Sox vs. the Rockies. Once again, the Red Sox pulled it off. This time, with a low scoring game of 2-1. Keep your fingers crossed that their luck continues! Go Red Sox! Hippotherapy Update ~ Kathi and Susan are working with a new horse, Breezy, who is 14.2 hands tall; perfect for Tracy. They are training him to make sure that he is "bomb proof" before Tracy can ride him. We are hoping to get Tracy back to hippotherapy lessons by the beginning of November. Please say a prayer that she is back on the horse soon! Upcoming Guests ~ We are really enjoying Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit. Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Without A Net: Living Life With Trust ~

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a great class! Mom Takes Luca For A Walk ~ Mom took Luca for a walk this afternoon. He really enjoys his walks, and finds every sticky bur in Lighthouse Point! Tracy Gets A Manicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a manicure this afternoon. The color of the week is: No Autographs Please Red by OPI. Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy With Kristin At FAU ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Kristin at FAU at 3 PM this afternoon. Kristin began the session having Tracy view her Fall powerpoint presentation that Nadia made for her on her laptop with her switches. Tracy was very alert and engaged throughout the session, Then she viewed her slide show with the pictures that Juliet made for her from last semester. Tracy really seems to like her birthday pictures of family and friends. She keeps going back to them each session. Tracy's speed has improved since she started back with her switches and powerpoint slide show. She went through the presentation twice in the time it took her to go through it once several weeks ago. Next, Kristin showed Tracy Halloween pictures that she cut out from magazines. Some were of Halloween costumes; both scarey and cute. Kristin asked Tracy Yes/No questions about the various costumes, jack-o-lanterns, and props. Tracy favored the cute costumes over the scarey ones. She did a good job answering her questions promptly and accurately with two eye blinks for Yes and head shakes for No. Both Kristin and Nadia do such a great job keeping Tracy engaged and morivated during her sessions. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening while Mom, Tracy and Luca hung out and watched last Sunday's Brothers & Sisters. Everyone Watches The Boston Red Sox vs. The Colorado Rockies ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched the first game of the World Series this evening. Go Red Sox! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Private Practice ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched Private Practice this evening. Hippotherapy Update ~ Kathi and Susan are working with a new horse, Breezy, who is 14.2 hands tall; perfect for Tracy. They are training him to make sure that he is "bomb proof" before Tracy can ride him. We are hoping to get Tracy back to hippotherapy lessons by the beginning of November. Please say a prayer that she is back on the horse soon! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's this Thursday. We can't wait to see them. Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Looking Deeply: The Good In All ~

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 ~ Dad Goes To Puerto Rico For The Day ~ Dad had to go to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a meeting today. He left bright and early and was back before the sun went down. Mom Goes To The Imaging Center To Get Skeletal X-rays ~ Mom went to the Imaging Center to get additional skeletal x-rays of her thoracic and lumbo-sacral spine this morning. Her doctor wanted a complete picture of her spine. Mom Goes To The Club To Swim Laps ~ Mom went to the club to swim some laps this afternoon while Tracy rested in her chair with Felicia, Luca and Tania. The pool was a perfect temperature. She swam fifteen laps! Tania Goes To Publix ~ Tania went to Publix to grocery shop for Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit. We are looking forward to spending some time with them. They arrive Thursday evening. Mom Takes Luca For A Walk ~ Mom took Luca for a walk this afternoon. He really enjoys his walks, and finds every sticky bur in Lighthouse Point! Dee Gives Tracy A Massage & Physical Therapy ~ Dee came and worked with Tracy this afternoon. He and Tania got Tracy prone on the mat so that she could weight-bear through her elbows and shoulders. Tracy also worked on head control in this position while Dee stretched her hips, quadriceps, ankles and feet. She tolerated 26 minutes in prone position. Then, Tania and Dee got Tracy in long sitting position, and Dee worked with Tracy's head control. Before we knew it, it was time for Tracy's massage. Dee does such a good job, and Tracy really seems to like her massages. Everyone Watches Dancing With The Stars: The Results ~ Everyone watched Dancing With The Stars: The Results this evening. Mel B, the Spice Girl has taken the lead from the bottom two, what a comeback! Juliann and Helios will have to be very creative next week to move up in the competition. Mom & Dad Go Into The Hot Tub ~ Mom and Dad went into the hot tub while Tracy and Luca hung out with them. The moon looked so pretty reflecting on the water. It will be full Thursday! Mom, Dad, & Luca Watched Cane This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Luca watched Cane this evening. Tracy fell asleep after Dancing With The Stars: The Results! She was really tired after her massage. Hippotherapy Update ~ Kathi and Susan are working with a new horse, Breezy, who is 14.2 hands tall; perfect for Tracy. They are training him to make sure that he is "bomb proof" before Tracy can ride him. We are hoping to get Tracy back to hippotherapy lessons by the beginning of November. Please say a prayer that she is back on the horse soon! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's this Thursday. We can't wait to see them. Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Shifting With The Tide : Energetic Moon ~

Monday, October 22nd, 2007 ~ Happy B'Day Mamaw! Luca Is One Today! ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was one of the toughest classes she has had in a long time! Tomorrow she is going to swim laps and cross train! Mom Has Appointment With Dr. Colavito ~ Mom had an appointment at 11:30 AM with Dr. Colavito, her chiropracter, for an adjustment. After e-stim and heat, he adjusted her neck, mid and lower back. It seems to be working because she is maintaining her alignment longer between appointments and feels much better. Mom Gets Luca A Birthday Cake That Even People Can Eat ~ Mom got Luca a birthday cake in the shape of a bone that is edible by people as well as adorable dogs! She also bought him some Burberry boots to match his shirt and hat that Aunt Candy gave him. Mom and Tracy plan to take Luca to the Halloween party at Gigi and Luca's this Friday evening at 6 PM. It should be a spooktacular time for all! Tracy Has Speech Therapy At FAU With Kristin ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy this afternoon at 2 PM with Kristin at FAU. Tracy was very alert and focused during her session. Kristin set up Tracy's switches on the universal mounts and then hooked up Tracy's lap top computer. She played the Fall powerpoint presentation that Nadia made for her and they looked at pictures. She asked Tracy Yes/No questions about the beautiful Fall pictures, some of which were taken by Aunt Candy and Tanya at Loon Mountain in New Hampshire. Tracy did a really good job answering the questions quickly with very clear eye blinks and head shakes. She also made excellent eye contact with the pictures. Her accuracy is also improving. Tracy advanced her pictures using the right switch and went backwards using the left switch. Sometimes, Tracy hit the left switch when she was trying to hit the right switch to advance the slides. She has more difficulty with head control to the right, and overcompensates by turning her head to the left to get a "running start." Next, Kristin showed Tracy some pictures from television shows and asked her Yes/No questions about them. Tracy did a good job in answering the questions, even though there were some shows that she was not familiar with (Kyle XY). Kristin does a really good job with motivating Tracy to stay focused and work hard during her sessions. Dad Goes To Community Meeting With Cousin Chip & Eileen ~ Dad went to a community meeting this evening with cousin Chip and Eileen. Mom, Nana, & Uncle Johnny Have Chinese Food For Dinner ~ Everyone once again enjoyed Chinese Food for dinner. There is nothing like takee-outee and left-overs! Everyone Watches Dancing With The Stars ~ Everyone watched Dancing With The Stars this evening. Sabrina looks like she has taken the lead! We were all shocked when Marie Osmond fainted on the show! Everyone Sang Happy Birthday To Luca & Enjoyed Cake ~ Everyone, especially Luca, enjoyed birthday cake this evening in celebration of Luca's first birthday! Hippotherapy Update ~ Kathi and Susan are working with a new horse, Breezy, who is 14.2 hands tall; perfect for Tracy. They are training him to make sure that he is "bomb proof" before Tracy can ride him. We are hoping to get Tracy back to hippotherapy lessons by the beginning of November. Please say a prayer that she is back on the horse soon! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene's business trip to Orlando was cancelled this week! We are all disappointed that we will not be seeing her this weekend.Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Empowered Forgiveness : Apologies ~

Word Of The Week: HAPPINESS Affirmation Of The Week ~ "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." ~ The Dalai Lama ~ Goal Of The Week: " I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness!" ~ The Dalai Lama ~ Quote Of The Week: "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi ~ Lyrical Verse Of The Week By India.Arie: 'Cause you're beautiful like a flower, More valuable than a diamond, You are powerful like a fire, You can heal the world with your mind ~ Song of The Week: Beautiful Flower by India.Arie ~ Book Of The Week: Eat, Pray, Love ~ Elizabeth Gilbert ~ Yoga Pose Of The Week: Half Moon Pose With Hands To Feet: Ardha Chandrasana with Pada Hastasana ~ Featured Website of the Week: Bikramlighthousepoint.com

Sunday, October 21st, 2007 ~ Tracy Vomits 2 To 4 Teaspoons This Morning In The Shower ~ Tracy vomited a small amount, about 2 to 4 teaspoons in the shower this morning before church. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Joan Go To 10:30 AM Mass ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Joan went to 10:30 AM Mass at St. Ambrose Church in Deerfield. Dad, Mom, Tracy & Joan Pick Up Nana ~ Dad, Mom, Tracy and Joan picked up Nana and brought her home for the day. Aunt Diane is visiting Guy, Dawn, Sophia, and Isabella! We sure do miss her! She is having a great time. Tracy Catches Up On Her Tan By The Pool With Nana, Mom & Luca ~ Tracy caught up on her suntan by the pool with Nana, Mom, and Luca. It was a pretty day with a cool breeze and low humidity. Mom, Dad, Nana, & Uncle Johnny Have Chinese Food For Dinner ~ Everyone enjoyed Chinese Food for dinner. There is nothing like takee-outee! Everyone Watches The Red Sox Beat The Indians ~ Everyone watched the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians for the ACLS playoff championship. Go Red Sox! Hippotherapy Update ~ Kathi and Susan are working with a new horse, Breezy, who is 14.2 hands tall; perfect for Tracy. They are training him to make sure that he is "bomb proof" before Tracy can ride him. We are hoping to get Tracy back to hippotherapy lessons by the beginning of November. Please say a prayer that she is back on the horse soon! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene's business trip to Orlando was cancelled this week! We are all disappointed that we will not be seeing her this weekend.Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Whole-Self Well-Being : How The Body Clears Energy ~

Saturday, October 20th, 2007 ~ Tracy Vomits 8 To 10 Ounces This Morning ~ Tracy vomited about 8 to 10 ounces this morning after her morning feeding. Dad, Mom and Tania are performing a complete analysis of all of the variables to determine the causative factor. Mom also decided to stop Tracy's Proactiv for two reasons: her acne is not improving since we started her on the program almost a year ago (in fact, her face is much oilier and it has gotten worse), and she seems to vomit after her morning ProActiv regimen. Mom also stopped giving Tracy Omega 3s in the form of cod liver oil, in case that has been making her vomit, especially since she no longer has a gallbladder. Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom and Dad went to 10 AM Bikram Yoga! It was another good class with lots of positive energy! Dad Cleans Out The Fountain & Gets It Going Again ~ Dad cleaned out the fountain and got it going again after Mom turned it off for most of the summer because of the drought. Lighthouse Point was under Phase 2 water restrictions, due to the very dry conditions throughout the state and most of the south. Mom did not want to contribute to the water shortage by running the fountain. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Non-Stop Football All Day & Night~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched non-stop football all day and night! Everyone was very happy to see Boston College ranked second in the BCS poll. They were also really happy to see LSU beat Auburn in the final second (no kidding) of the game. Mom Makes Omelettes For Dinner ~ Mom made cheese omelettes and English muffins for dinner this evening. They were really good! Hippotherapy Update ~ Kathi and Susan are working with a new horse, Breezy, who is 14.2 hands tall; perfect for Tracy. They are training him to make sure that he is "bomb proof" before Tracy can ride him. We are hoping to get Tracy back to hippotherapy lessons by the beginning of November. Please say a prayer that she is back on the horse soon! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene's business trip to Orlando was cancelled this week! We are all disappointed that we will not be seeing her this weekend.Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Strong Woman : Empowering Feminine Energy ~

Friday, October 19th, 2007 ~ Happy Birthday Cousin Eileen! ~ Mom Goes Yo Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga! It was a good class with lots of positive energy! Mom Goes To Chiropracter Appointment ~ Mom had an appointment with her chiropracter this morning. After applying e-stim and heat, Dr. Joyce adjusted Mom's neck and shoulders. The adjustment helps to relieve the tightness, brings relief and improvement in Mom's neck range of motion. Mom Has An Appointment To Get The Van Serviced ~ Mom took the van in to get the accessibility components serviced at Ocean Conversions this afternoon. This is important to maintain the function of the automatic ramp, doors, etc. Mom waited while they did the work. They were very professional, courteous, and efficient. Tracy Relaxes & Catches Up On Her Beauty Sleep For Most Of The Day ~ Tracy spent the day snoozing in her chair. She did not sleep much last night and was pretty tired. Mom Gives Luca A Bath ~ Mom gave Luca a bath this afternoon. He was really stinky! P-U! He smells much better now! Mom & Dad Go Out On A Date ~ (Yup, a date!) Felicia stayed with Tracy while Mom and Dad went out for dinner at the Hi-Life Cafe in Ft. Lauderdale. It had been quite a while since they had gone out and they had a nice time! Mom, Dad, & Luca Watch Last Night's Grey's Anatomy ~ Mom, Dad and Luca watched last night's Grey's Anatomy on DVR. Hippotherapy Update ~ Kathi and Susan are working with a new horse, Breezy, who is 14.2 hands tall; perfect for Tracy. They are training him to make sure that he is "bomb proof" before Tracy can ride him. We are hoping to get Tracy back to hippotherapy lessons by the beginning of November. Please say a prayer that she is back on the horse soon! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene's business trip to Orlando was cancelled this week! We are all disappointed that we will not be seeing her this weekend.Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Questioning Beliefs : Our Inner Stock Market ~

Thursday, October 18th, 2007 ~ Tracy Has An Appointment With The Gastroenterologist ~ Tracy had a 9:45 AM appointment with Dr. Rosen, her gastroenterologist, this morning to discuss her vomiting. He recommended a new medication (Zegerid) in place of Prevacid. We will give it a try and see if it helps with Tracy's nausea and vomiting. Nadia & Jade Come To Visit Tracy & Luca ~ Nadia, Tracy's student clinician from NSU came over with her Yorkie named Jade this afternoon. Tracy did not have Speech Therapy today since Dr. Lowe was out of town. So, the girls made the best of it and got together with their puppies out by the pool to soak up some rays. It was a beautiful afternoon, and the puppies enjoyed each other's company (once they got acquainted). Luca is in love with the cute little Yorkie! We are looking forward to their visit again real soon. Mom Reads To Tracy From Eat, Pray, Love ~ Mom read to Tracy out by the pool this afternoon. She started the book: Eat, Pray, Love . Tracy really seemed to enjoy hearing about Rome, which is the setting of the first part of Elizabeth Gilbert's year-long journey. Dee Gives Tracy A Massage ~ Dee gave Tracy a much-needed massage this afternoon. Tracy really enjoys her massages and Dee has healing hands! Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening. It was really hot and a very hard workout! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch The Boston Red Sox Beat The Cleveland Indians ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, and Luca watched the Red Sox make a (7-1) come back in Game 5 of the ALCS playoffs, sending the series back to Fenway Park in Boston for Game 6. Go Red Sox! Mom Goes In The Hot Tub ~ Mom takes a fifteen minute soak in the hot tub while Dad, Tracy and Luca watch the games! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Rutgers Beat The University Of South Florida ~ Mom was rooting for Rutgers to beat USF this evening, so that number 3 ranked Boston College would move up to second place in the BCS rankings! Rutgers beat number 2 ranked USF, 30-27. Boston College will play the Virginia Tech Hokies next Thursday in Virginia. Go BC! Tracy Vomits 10 To 12 Ounces After Her Evening Feeding ~ Tracy vomited 8 to 10 ounces of her feeding immediately after Mom fed her this evening. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene's business trip to Orlando was cancelled this week! We are all disappointed that we will not be seeing her this weekend.Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: A Good Turn Daily : Helping The World Everyday! ~

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 ~ Mom & Dad Had A Meeting At The Courthouse In Downtown Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom and Dad had an appointment at the Broward County Courthouse in downtown Ft. Lauderdale this morning. Mom Gets A Much-needed Massage ~ Mom had an appointment for a massage this afternoon. She was long overdue. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Kristin At FAU ~ Tracy has Speech Therapy with Kristin at FAU this afternoon. Kristin spent the first part of the session working with Tracy's Powerpoint presentation. She hooked up Tracy's switches so that she could advance and rewind her pictures by hitting the switches. As they went through the pictures of Tracy with friends and family, Kristin asked Tracy Yes/No questions. Then it was time to look at pictures of animals that Kristin cut out of magazines. There were several really cute dogs, some not so cute, and some down-right ugly! Of course, none of the dogs in the pictures were as cute as LUCA! Mom brought him to Speech Therapy, dressed in a cowboy hat, his overalls that Aunt Candy gave him, and a bandana. Mom got him some black suede cowboy boots with fringe, but Luca did not want to wear them. (Mom wants to dress Luca up for the Gigi and Luca Halloween Party next Friday!) Tania Performs Range Of Motion Exercises With Tracy ~ Tania ranged and stretched Tracy's hands, wrists, hips, and hamstrings this evening. She does a wonderful job ranging Tracy and keeping her in tip top shape! Tracy Ranges Her Left Leg On The CPM ~ Tracy spent two hours on the CPM ranging her left hamstring and hip this evening. Mom, Dad,Tracy, & Luca Watch Private Practice ~ Everyone watched this week's Private Practice this evening. After that, Mom and Dad caught up on this week's episode of The Unit. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene's business trip to Orlando was cancelled this week! We are all disappointed that we will not be seeing her this weekend.Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: In The Presence Of Difficulty : Compassion ~

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. There were lots of new people in the class. Tracy Has Massage & Physical Therapy With Dee ~ Dee came to work with Tracy and to give her a massage. He, Tania and Mom got Tracy posioned prone (on her tummy) on the therapy mat, so that Dee could stretch Tracy's hips. He propped Tracy on her elbows so that she could bear weight through her shoulders. Tracy tolerated about 17 minutes in this position. Then, Dee sat Tracy up in long sitting position so that he could work with her trunk and neck strengthening. After that, Dee positioned Tracy in sidelying so that he could stretch her shoulders, quads and hamstrings. Then, after almost an hour of hard work, it was time for a much-needed massage. Tracy really seems to enjoy her massages. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening. He really enjoys his practice. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Get Flu Shots ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy got their flu shots today. Mom Grills Some Salmon For Dinner ~ Mom grilled some salmon and asparagus for dinner. It was really good! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched Dancing With The Stars: The Results this evening. Everyone was surprised when Floyd, the professional boxer, was sent home. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Cane ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched Cane this evening. It is another good new show with lots of potential. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene's business trip to Orlando was cancelled this week! We are all disappointed that we will not be seeing her this weekend.Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Releasing The Reins: Changing Others!

Monday, October 15th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Dr. Colavito ~ Mom had an appointment with Dr. Colavito for heat therapy, e-stim, and her adjustment this morning. Her neck and back are feeling a lot better and Dr. Colavito was very pleased with Mom's progression in the healing process. Mom Gets A Manicure & A Pedicure ~ Mom had an appointment this morning to get a pedicure and a manicure. It sure did feel good! Tracy Has An Appointment With Dr. Galvez At The Cleveland Clinic ~ Dad, Mom, Tania and Tracy went to the Cleveland Clinic in Weston this afternoon for Tracy's appointment with Dr. Galvez, Tracy's new neurologist. Dr. Alberico, who was managing Tracy's Baclofen pump, moved to West Virginia last month. Dr. Galvez will manage Tracy's Baclofen pump and address her neurological needs. Tracy Missed Her Speech Therapy Session With Kristin At FAU ~ Tracy missed her Speech Therapy session with Kristin at FAU this afternoon because she had the neurology appointment in Weston. We will plan a make-up this week! Mom, Aunt Diane, Uncle Johnny & Nana Go To Spinning ~ Tracy stayed with Dad while Mom, Aunt Diane, Uncle Johnny, and Nana went to Spinning in Coral Springs. It was a small class this evening, with five participants. Tracy Exercises Her Right Hamstring & Hip On The CPM ~ Tracy ranged her right hip and hamstring on her CPM machine this evening while watching television with Dad! She tolerated an hour and a half on her right leg. Mom, Dad, Nana, Aunt Diane, Uncle Johnny, Tracy, & Luca Watch Dancing With The Stars ~ Everyone watched this week's Dancing With The Stars this evening. Tracy's favs, Jenny Garth and Helio are still in the competition. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene's business trip to Orlando was cancelled this week! We are all disappointed that we will not be seeing her this weekend.Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Maintaining The Flow : A Clear Current!

Word Of The Week: FOCUS ~ Affirmation Of The Week ~ "Look for God like aa man with his head on fire looks for water." ~ Excerpt from Eat, Pray, Love ~ Elizabeth Gilbert ~ Goal Of The Week: "PRAY EVERY DAY !" ~ Annonymous ~ Quote Of The Week: "Life's metaphors are God's instuctions." ~ Excerpt from Eat, Pray, Love ~ Elizabeth Gilbert ~ Lyrical Verse Of The Week By India.Arie: Headed in the right direction ~ There's an angel showing me the way ~ I have found my inspiration ~ Headed in the right direction ~ Song of The Week: Headed In The Right Direction by India.Arie ~ Book Of The Week: Eat, Pray, Love ~ Elizabeth Gilbert ~ Yoga Pose Of The Week: Standing Separate Leg Stretching: Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Paschimottanasana ~ \Featured Website of the Week: Bikramlighthousepoint.com

Sunday, October 14th, 2007 ~ Tracy Is Nauseous This Morning ~ Tracy became very nauseous this morning but Dad managed to talk her through her nausea so that she didn't vomit. Mom is going to contact the gastroenterologist to make an appointment this week. She also plans to contact Tracy's primary care physician, Dr. Williams, to make an appointment for Tracy's annual physical. Nana, Aunt Diane, Uncle Johnny, Anita & Rose Marie Come Over For Dinner ~ Nana, Aunt Diane, Uncle Johnny, Anita, and Rose Marie came over for the afternoon and dinner. It had been several months since we were all together. Rose Marie made her delicious eggplant parmegian, Nana made her famous meatballs, Mom steamed some asparagus and snap beans, and Anita brought a delicious chocolate mousse cake for dessert. It was all really delicious and everyone had a great time! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Brothers & Sisters ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched Brothers & Sisters, Mom's favorite television series! It was really good! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch The New Orleans Saints Win Their First Game All Season ~ The almost "Aints actually beat the Seattle Seahawks this evening in Seattle! Woo Hoo! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene's business trip to Orlando was cancelled this week! We are all disappointed that we will not be seeing her this weekend.Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Meeting Of The Minds : Fragments Of The Self!

Saturday, October 13th, 2007 ~ What happened to the LSU Tigers! They lost in the third overtime to Kentucky! ~ Mom & Aunt Diane Go To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom and Aunt Diane went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a good class. There are so many new students that the room is not as hot as it normally is. Tania Leaves This Morning ~ Tania went home this morning after being with us since Tuesday morning. We really enjoyed her visiting us! Dad made it home safely this afternoon from Florence, Italy. Mom, Tracy, Felicia, & Luca Hang Out & Watch College Football ~ Mom, Felicia, Tracy and Luca watched college football all afternoon. Boston College, Mom's and Tiffany's alma mater, beat Notre Dame. They are now ranked second! Woo Hoo! LSU got beaten by Kentucky in the third overtime. They were ranked number one. Tracy's alma mater, U of Miami, lost to Georgia Tech. What an interesting season! We'll see how they all play out in this week's polls! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Caught Up On Previous Episodes Of The Unit ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched previous episodes that they had recorded of The Unit. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene's business trip was cancelled this week! We are all disappointed that we will not be seeing her this weekend.Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: The Weight Of The Past: Regret!

Friday, October 12th, 2007 ~ Tracy Vomits About 3 - 4 Ounces At 10:15 AM ~ Tracy vomited about 3 to 4 ounces this morning at about 10:15 AM, while getting her teeth brushed! Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. Believe it or not, the class was not as hot as it usually is! There are a lot of new students and Lan did not want them to faint on their first day! Tracy Is Sleepy Again This Morning ~ Tracy was a little sleepy again this morning. She slept well last night. Dad may need to put Tracy back on her Ritalin. She has been off it for almost three weeks. Mom Has An Appointment To Get Her Neck Adjusted ~ Mom had an appointment to get her neck and lower back adjusted this morning. Dr. C used electrical stimulation and heat to relax the muscles and then adjusted Mom's neck and lower back. He was pleased with the results. Mom felt much better too! Mom Takes Luca To Get Groomed ~ Luca got groomed this morning. His coat is lightening up and he really looks cute. It is hard to believe that he will be one year old October 22nd, on Mamaw's birthday! Tania Works On Tracy's Neck Strengthening Exercises ~ Tania worked with Tracy on her neck strengthening exercises this afternoon. Tracy is having fewer episodes of dizziness when she moves her head side to side. She is also exhibiting better head control. Aunt Diane Comes Over For Dinner & To Hang Out With The Girls ~ Aunt Diane came over this evening for dinner and to hang out with the girls! Tracy Exercises On Her CPM Machine ~ Tracy relaxed and ranged her right hip and hamstring for an hour and a half this evening while watching Deal Or No Deal. Dad Leaves For Florence, Italy This Evening ~ Dad left for Florence, Italy this evening. He will return Saturday evening. Tania is staying with Mom, Tracy and Luca! Mom, Tania, Aunt Diane, Tracy & Luca Watch Men In Trees This Evening ~ It is the season premier and should be good! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene's business trip to Orlando was cancelled this week! We are all disappointed that we will not be seeing her this weekend.Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Meeting Of The Minds : Fragments Of The Self!

Thursday, October 11th, 2007 ~ Tracy Vomits About 3 - 4 Ounces At 9:30 AM ~ Tracy vomited about 3 to 4 ounces this morning at about 9:30 AM after her morning feeding. Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. Believe it or not, the class was not as hot as it usually is! There are a lot of new students and Lan did not want them to faint on their first day! Tracy Has Speech Therapy At NSU With Nadia ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy this afternoon with Nadia at Nova Southeastern University. Nadia began her session with three choices on the word recognition board. They began the session with a lesson comparing Fall to Summer. Nadia made Tracy an adorable Powerpoint presentation with summer and fall photographs. She asked Tracy questions about the pictures, comparing summer to fall. Although Tracy was very sleepy, she struggled to look at the pictures and accurately answered all of Nadia's quesitons with two eye blinks for Yes and head shakes for No. She demonstrated good eye contact with pictures on the computer screen. Next, Nadia recorded some phrases about Halloween on the Step By Step Sequential Switch. The goal was for Tracy to hit the switch to hear the phrases. Tracy was very sleepy today, and was pretty much asleep throughout her session. She did, however, manage to hit the switch a number of times to hear the phrases. Last, Nadia showed Tracy a surprise video that she had made with the photos of Fall in New Hampshire that Mom sent from Aunt Candy. Nadia put the video to the John Mayer song: Waiting On The World To Change. She is so talented and did such a good job with the media presentations. Nadia gave Tracy a CD of all the media programs for Tracy to use at home. Mom & Tania Order Chinese Food For Dinner ~ Mom and Tania ordered Chinese Food for dinner this evening, They had spring rolls, roasted pork lo mein, boneless pork ribs, and Kung Pao chicken. It was all really good! Mom, Tania, Tracy & Luca Watch Grey's Anatomy & Big Shots This Evening ~ Mom, Tania, Tracy and Luca watched Grey's Anatomy and Big Shots this evening. Tania worked on her research project while Mom, Tracy and Luca relaxed. Everyone was really tired this evening, especially Tracy and Luca. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene's business trip was cancelled this week! We are all disappointed that we will not be seeing her this weekend.Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: The Weight Of The Past: Regret!

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 ~ Tracy Vomits About 4 Ounces At 6:15 AM ~ Tracy vomited about 4 ounces this morning after Mom gave Tracy her morning medication. Mom and Dad are going to review Tracy's meds to see what could be making her nauseous in the morning. Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. Believe it or not, the class was not as hot as it usually is! Tracy Has Speech Therapy At FAU With Kristin This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy this afternoon with Kristin at FAU. Kristin and Tracy first looked at Tracy's Powerpoint presentation that Juliet created for her. Tracy used her switches: right to advance the slides and left to rewind the slides. She is doing much better with her eye contact and head control. Kristin asked Tracy some Yes/No questions. Tracy did a good job answering the questions accurately and quickly with two distinct eye blinks for Yes and head shakes for No. She remembered who was sent home on Dancing With The Stars last evening. (Poor Wayne Newton!) Then it was time for Tracy to look at some sports-related photographs that Kristin clipped from magazines. Of course, they were action shots of hot male athletes playing football, baseball, golf, skateboarding, cycling, and snowboarding. Tracy definitely likes football better than baseball, but we all knew that! She also likes snowboarding better than skateboarding, but agreed with Kristin that she rather be at the beach than doing either activity! Next, it was time to look at some pictures from a magazine on Russia that Mom brought for Kristin. There were some beautiful pictures of Moscow and the Trans-Siberian Express. Tracy recognized that the picture of Moscow was not taken in Italy. She stayed awake and alert throughout her session. Mom, Tania & Tracy Go To Whole Foods And Barnes & Noble ~ Mom, Tania and Tracy went to Whole Foods and Barnes & Noble after Speech Therapy. Mom had never been to Whole Foods before, so it was quite a treat. They had a lot of fun looking at all of the different types of food, etc. Then it was time to head to Barnes & Noble! What a great place to have a Speech Therapy session. (Mom will suggest this to Kristin for future session location.) Mom, Tania, Tracy & Luca Watch Private Practice ~ Mom, Tania, Tracy, and Luca watched another great episode of Private Practice last evening. It is a good show and a much better match for Dr. Addison. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene' is also planning on visiting us in October. Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Interfering : Lessons Of Reflection!

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 ~ Mom Takes The Day Off From Bikram Yoga ~ Mom decided to take the day off from Bikram Yoga this morning and focus on getting some chores done. She had a good morning and was very productive! Tracy Gets A Manicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a manicure! This weeks color is Chicago Champagne Toast. Very Pretty! Tracy Has A Massage & Physical Therapy With Dee ~ Tracy had a much-needed massage with Dee this afternoon. After her massage, Tania and Dee got Tracy over the peanut ball on her knees for weight bearing. Tracy did a good job lifting her head while on her tummy on her knees over the peanut ball. Tracy did a good job lifting her head up in this position. She tolerated a total of 22 minutes. Mom Had A Doctor's Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom had a doctor's appointment this afternoon for x-rays, heat therapy, and an adjustment on her neck and hips. She has been having some issues with muscle tightness and is getting it resolved. Tania Works On Head Control With Tracy ~ Tania worked on head control with Tracy while she sat in her chair. She removes her head rest from her wheel chair and encourages Tracy to use her muscles to hold up her head. Mom, Tania, Tracy & Luca Watch Dancing With The Stars ~ The Results ~ Another great episode of Dancing With The Stars! Mom and Tracy are rooting for Julianne and Helio, IndyCar Series Driver and two time Indianapolis 500 Winner! We hated to see Wayne Newton go home! He is such a good sport and truly rose to the occasion! Mom, Tania, Tracy & Luca Watch Cane ~Mom, Tania, Tracy and Luca watched the new series, Cane, which is set in Miami and Sugar Country! It is really good! Mom hopes it doesn't get cancelled, because every new show that she likes seems to get deep sixed! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene' is also planning on visiting us in October. Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: The Truths Within : Value Your Own Wisdom!

Monday, October 8th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Another great class this morning with Lan at Bikram Yoga. Mom really likes to start her week off in her practice! Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy At FAU With Kristin ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Kristin at 2 PM at FAU. Luca accompanies Tracy for her sessions. He sits in the Observation Room with Mom, Tania and Felicia. He is really becoming a good therapy dog and sits patiently and quietly while Tracy has her session. Today, Kristin worked with Tracy on her IMac Notebook with her Powerpoint presentation that Juliet created last semester. She hooked both switches up to the lap top, the one on the right advances the slides while the one on the left reverses the slides. Tracy was awake and alert during the session. During the presentation, Kristin asked Tracy to advance the slides as she discussed each picture with her. Tracy would hit the right switch to advance her pictures on cue. Then Kristin would ask Tracy to go back a slide and Tracy would hit the left switch. (Tracy is getting better with head control, but still has some difficulty with overcompensating and hitting the other switch or not getting her head far enough to hit the desired switch.) After her Powerpoint presentation, Kristin showed Tracy some photos of celebrities in beautiful gowns. She asked Tracy which gown she liked and Tracy demonstrated good eye gaze. She picked the one that Queen Latifah was wearing. No surprise since Tracy has always been a huge fan of Queen Latifah. After that, Kristin worked with Tracy on her vocalization. Tracy did a good job vocalizing today. Tania Works On Head Control With Tracy ~ Tania worked on head control with Tracy while she sat in her chair. She removes her head rest from her wheel chair and encourages Tracy to use her muscles to hold up her head. Mom, Nana, Aunt Diane, & Tracy Go To Spinning ~ Everyone went to Spinning this evening in Coral Springs with Jason. The class was really challenging, with an hour of climbing. Mom loves to climb! Tracy sat with Nana and they both seemed to enjoy the class. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to the evening Bikram Yoga class while everyone went to Spinning. He really enjoys his practice and is reaping the benefits that four classes a week is bringing him. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Dancing With The Stars ~ Another great episode of Dancing With The Stars! Mom and Tracy are rooting for Julianne and Helio, IndyCar Series Driver and two time Indianapolis 500 Winner! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch K-Ville ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched the new series, K-Ville, which is set in post-Katrina New Orleans. It is really good! Mom hopes it doesn't get cancelled, because every new show that she likes seems to get deep sixed! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene' is also planning on visiting us in October. Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Opening A Closed Connection : Consciously Reconnecting!

Word Of The Week: PRAY ~ Affirmation Of The Week ~ "Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul." ~ Ghandi ~ Goal Of The Week: "PRAY EVERY DAY !" ~ Annonymous ~ Quote Of The Week: "The little plans I tried to carry have failed O' Dear God. But, I will not sorrow. I will pause a little while, and try again tomorrow." ~ Anushree Karnani ~ Song of The Week: I Pray by Lonestar ~ Book Of The Week: Eat, Pray, Love ~ Elizabeth Gilbert ~ Yoga Pose Of The Week: Balancing Stick: Tulandandasana ~ \Featured Website of the Week: Bikramlighthousepoint.com

Sunday, October 7th, 2007 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Joan Go To Mass ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Joan went to 10:30 AM Mass at St. Paul The Apostle Church in Lighthouse Point. After Mass, they headed to Starbucks for chai lattes and scones. Nana, Aunt Diane & Uncle Johnny Come Over ~ Nana, Aunt Diane and Uncle Johnny come over for dinner. Dad and Mom grilled steaks and cooked a big pot of red beans and rice for dinner. It was a nice afternoon with plenty of sunshine and everyone enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Tracy was able to catch up on her sun tan! Mom, Dad, Nana, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, & Tracy Watch Oprah's Interview With Elizabeth Gilbert That Tania Taped ~ The gang sat around and watched the Oprah interview with Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love. Mom loves her book and her charisma! The Gang Watches The Red Sox Beat The LA Angels ~ The Red Sox beat the LA Angels Sunday, advancing them to the next round of the ALDS play-offs with the Cleveland Indians! Go Red Sox! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene' is also planning on visiting us in October. Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: The Life Of Your Dreams : Waking Up!

Saturday, October 6th, 2007 ~ Geaux Tigers! ~ Mom, Dad & Aunt Diane Go To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom, Dad and Aunt Diane went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a great class with Lots and Lots of People, Heat, and Humidity! Tracy Gets A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session With Melanie ~ Tracy got a Cranial Sacral Therapy session with Melanie this afternoon. She really enjoys her CST, especially with Melanie. Melanie has some very healing hands! Mom got a Swedish massage while Dad got a Cranial Sacral Therapy session. How do you spell Relief! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch College Football ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched several college football games today. They plan to watch the LSU Tigers vs. the Florida Gators this evening. Tiffany is visiting Mamaw and Papaw this weekend and everyone is planning on going to the game in Death Valley. Cousin Phyllis is also visiting this weekend so it should quite the game! Tailgating is always a lot of fun! Mamaw brings delicious food and everyone hangs out in the parking lot until the game starts! I am sure you can tell that Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca wish they were there too! Geaux Tigers! Mom., Dad, Tracy, Melanie & Luca Watch "Eat, Pray, Love" Interview With Elizabeth Gilbert On Oprah That Tania Taped ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Melanie, and Luca watched Oprah's Interview with Liz Gilbert that Tania taped for Mom yesterday. It is about her book: "Eat, Pray, Love." It was a great interview and everyone enjoyed it. Mom and Tania are planning on reading the book to Tracy soon. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Decorate The House For Halloween ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy put up the Halloween decorations! They look so cute! Boo! Mom & Dad Have Pizza For Dinner ~ Mom and Dad had pizza this evening while they watched LSU vs. Florida on the television. Geaux Tigers! Beat the Gators! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene' is also planning on visiting us in October. Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: The Reciprocal Flow Of Abundance : Giving Without Expectations!

Friday, October 5th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It really made a difference to swim laps yesterday, because she was a lot loser this morning. Crosstraining! Mom Goes To Lake Worth For An Appointment ~ Mom had a hair appointment with Kerri in Lake Worth at noon. The power went out at home and was off from 9 AM until 3 PM. Florida Power and Light was working on the pole down the street all day, even in the rain. We were one of six houses without power all day! Everyone was really happy to see the lights go back on this afternoon. Mom Goes To Her Consultation With Dr. Colavito ~ Mom had an appointment with Dr. Colavito this afternoon to check out her neck and hip issues. He wants her to get some x-rays next week. She has a follow-up appointment next Friday. Mom & Dad Have Tuscan White Bean Soup For Dinner ~ Mom and Dad had Tuscan White Bean Soup for dinner and watched the new show K-Ville, which takes place in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene' is also planning on visiting us in October. Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Gazing Upon Goodness : The Importance Of Seeing The Good In All!

Thursday, October 4th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Swim Laps ~ Mom took the day off from Bikram Yoga and went to swim laps. She swam 15 laps (30 lengths) in the Olympic pool at the club.Crosstraining! What a great idea! Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy At NSU With Nadia ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy at NSU with Nadia this afternoon at 3 PM. Today, Nadia had three activities planned. She gave Tracy a choice between Prime Time TV, Vowels, and Talking. They began with Prime Time TV and Nadia showed Tracy photos of the actors from Grey's Anatomy. Now how did Nadia know Grey's Anatomy is one of Tracy's favortie shows? McDreamy vs. McSteamy? Izzy vs. Torres? Tracy answered all of the questions accurately using two eye blinks for Yes and head shakes for No. Next, it was time to practice the vowel sounds. Nadia recorded ahh, eee, iii, ohhh, yu, on the Step by Step sequential switch for Tracy to activate with the switch. Tracy had to mimic the sounds each sound when she heard them. Tracy tried very hard and did a good job mimicking some of the vowel sounds (namely the ahh sound), although very softly. Lastly, it was time to use the sequential switch with various phrases that Nadia recorded for her. Tracy did a good job hitting the switch to activate the Step by Step sequential switch. Nadia does such a great job with Tracy! Tracy was a little sleepy during her session, and Nadia was able to stimulate Tracy with the tangerine aromatherapy scent. Luca came with Tracy today, and Nadia was able to meet him for the first time. He was on his best behavior. Tracy surprised Nadia with a belated birthday present! Her birthday was September 22nd; the same day as Kristin's, Tracy's Speech Therapy student clinician from FAU! What are the odds of that? Tracy Gets A Massage & Physical Therapy ~ Dee came by to give Tracy a much-needed massage and to do Physical Therapy with her. Dee, Mom and Tania got Tracy prone (on her tummy) on the massage table to weight bear through her elbows and shoulders. Tracy tolerated 16 minutes in this position. This position is also good to help straighten Tracy's spine and hips. Then it was time for Tracy's massage. Dee ranged and stretched Tracy's major muscle groups, especially her hips, hamstrings, shoulders, feet, wrists, and hands. Mom, Tracy & Luca Watch Grey's Anatomy ~ Mom, Tracy and Luca watched tonight's episode of Grey's Anatomy. It was a good episode. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene' is also planning on visiting us in October. Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, and her friend Benny are planning on coming for Thanksgiving! We are really looking forward to their visit too! Daily OM: Stronger For It : Mending A Broken Heart!

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. Another challenging class! To motivate herself, she focuses on how great she will feel when it is over! Tomorrow, she is taking the day off from Bikram Yoga and going to swim some laps! Crosstraining! Mom Goes To Help Nana ~ Mom made a Nursing House Call to change Nana's dressing on her arm. She bumped her arm on the kitchen cabinet and has such fragile skin. Mom sure is using her nursing skills these days! Good thing she became a nurse and did not become a marine biologist, like she once wanted. Tracy Gets A Manicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a manicure this afternoon. This week, she is going "au natural" in her nail color, with clear polish. Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy With Kristin At FAU ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Kristin at FAU at 3 PM. Kristin worked with Tracy's IMac Notebook and her Powerpoint presentation. She connected Tracy's switch to the notebook so that Tracy can advance her pictures. Kristin discussed Tracy's pictures with Tracy; photos of beautiful butterflies and flowers from her trip to Butterfly World! Kristin asked Tracy questions about her pictures and Tracy responded with two eye blinks for Yes and head shakes for No. She was focusing on the pictures on the screen and following along with Kristin, hitting the switch to advance the slide on cue. Next, Kristin held up large pictures of models in funky, colorful outfits. Tracy was pretty sleepy during this segment of therapy, so Kristin moved on to oral motor stimulation. She used the Nuk brush on her bottom and top lips, encouraging Tracy to close her mouth. Then Kristin applied some flavored lip gloss to Tracy's lips and asked her to blot them. Tracy closed her lips several times with tactile and verbal cues. Kristin does such a good job with Tracy! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch The New Show: Private Practice ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched the new show Private Practice. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene' is also planning on visiting us in October. Daily OM: To Rise Above : Achieving A High Vibration!

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was really tough today, especially since Mom, Dad and Tracy were up most of the night with the power outage from the storm. Argh! Mom, Tania, Tracy & Dad Take Tracy For Her Follow-up Orthopedic Appointment ~ Mom, Tania, Tracy and Dad took Tracy to her one-year follow-up appointment with Dr. Tidwell at Baptist Hospital in South Miami/Kendall. It will be one year tomorrow since Tracy had her multiple orthopedic surgeries to relocate her tendons and release her contractures. Dr. Tidwell was pleased with Tracy's feet, right hip and right knee range of motion.Tania Works On Tracy's Head Control ~ Tania worked with Tracy's head and neck control while she sat in her wheel chair. Tania took off Tracy's head rest and had Tracy work on holding her head up as long as she can. This is good practice for her hippotherapy sessions. We hope Bit By Bit gets a horse for Tracy real soon! Tracy really is missing hippotherapy classes. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening while Tracy received her range of motion exercises on her CPM machine. Mom and Luca hung out with Tracy and watched television while she relaxed on the CPM. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Cane & The Unit This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched Cane and The Unit this evening. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene' is also planning on visiting us in October. Daily OM: Moving Through Darkness : The Places We Go!

Monday, October 1st, 2007 ~ Tracy Vomits 3 to 4 Ounces ~ Tracy vomited about 3 to 4 ounces this morning. Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was another challenging class. Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy At FAU With Kristin ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy this afternoon with Kristin at FAU. Kristin worked with Tracy's IMac Notebook and her Powerpoint presentation that Juliet created for Tracy last semester. Kristin discussed the various pictures of Tracy at Butterfly World with friends and family in different locations. Kristin attached the switch to the laptop so that Tracy could advance her Powerpoint presentation. Tracy was a little sleepy today; most likely due to the dreary weather or possibly due to discontinuing her Ritalin last Saturday. She did manage to focus her eyes on the IMac screen to see her pictures and also hit the switch to advance her slides. We will continue to work on this and will see if Tracy is more awake for Kristin at Speech Therapy on Wednesday. Tracy Stays With Dad & Tania, While Mom, Cousin Chip, Uncle Johnny, & Nana Go To A Meeting Honoring Aunt Diane ~ Dad and Tania stayed with Tracy while Mom, Nana, Cousin Chip and Uncle Johnny went to a meeting honoring Aunt Diane. We are all very proud of her accomplishments and hard work.Nana, Uncle Johnny, Mom, Tania Does Tracy's Eyebrows ~ Tania did Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. Tracy does not particularly enjoy getting her eyebrows tweezed but knows that beauty has a price! Tracy, Dad, & Luca Watch Dancing With The Stars ~ Nana, Uncle Johnny, Mom, Tracy, Dad and Luca watched Dancing With The Stars this evening. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to Uncle Mike's and Aunt Cheryl's visit in late October. We can't wait to see them. Cousin Rene' is also planning on visiting us in October. Daily OM: As You Believe : Create Completeness!

Word Of The Week: LOVE Affirmation Of The Week ~ "LOVE is patient, LOVE is kind, Love never Fails. ~ Author Unknown Goal Of The Week: "LOVE!" ~ LuLuLemon Manifesto Quote Of The Week: "Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our heart, and we are never, ever the same?" ~ LuLuZine This cartoon has always been Mom's FAVORITE! Song of The Week: Ready For Love by India.Arie Book Of The Week: Eat, Pray, Love ~ Elizabeth Gilbert (See Elizabeth Gilbert on Oprah, Friday, October 5th) Yoga Pose Of The Week: Camel Pose: Ustrasana \Featured Website of the Week: Bikramlighthousepoint.com