Friday, September 30th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Christine's Pilates Circuit Class This Morning At Wellness In Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuit class with Christine this morning at Wellness In Motion in Lighthouse Point. Tracy Eats A Three Eggbeater Omelet This Morning For Breakfast ~ Tracy had a good breakfast with three Eggbeaters and 1/4 cup of half and half. She finished off about 8 ounces, and 8 ounces of Ensure Plus. She is doing a great job eating and drinking. Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Chicken Breast With Gravy & Mashed Potatoes For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 12 ounces of Hormel Chicken Breast with gravy, mashed potatoes and sour cream for lunch today. She ate it in thirty-six minutes! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Yovna and Marcus transfered Tracy on the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She did a much better job this week, and was not as tired as last Friday. Then it was time for Marcus to stretch and range Tracy's major muscle groups in her wheelchair. She worked very hard during her therapy session. Yovna Feeds Tracy Amy's Cheese Lasagna For Dinner This Evening ~ Yovna fed Tracy 12 ounces of Amy's Cheese Lasagna with ricotta cheese this evening for dinner. She was pretty hungry and ate it all in 20 minutes. What a great job! Daily OM: We Don't Need To Suffer: Learn & Let Flow

Thursday, September 29th, 2011 ~ Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Apple Crisp Oatmeal For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy two packs of Apple Crisp Oatmeal with whole milk, ensure plus and cinnamon for breakfast this morning. She ate the oatmeal in about thirty-five minutes, and the Ensure Plus in about twenty minutes. Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Yoga practice with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She really teaches a well-rounded class with many, many poses and lots of heat. Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon At Imperial Point Medical Center In Bayview ~Tracy had Speech Therapy with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview. Wilmene and Teresa fed Tracy Amy's Organic Tamale Verde with black beans. She ate 12 ounces (of the 16 ounces) during her session and drank about 6 ounces of Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino! She is doing a great job with eating and drinking. Teresa wants us to focus on three goals: 1) Drinking more water, 2) Chewing, and 3) Eating in less time. Yovna Feeds Tracy The Leftovers From Her Lunch This Evening ~ Yovna fed Tracy the leftovers from her lunch: Amy's Tamale Verde with black beans. She ate it all in about 35 minutes. Then she drank about four ounces of nectar consistency Gatorade flavored sparkling water. Dad Goes To 6:30 PM Bikram Hot Yoga In Boca Raton This Evening ~ Dad finally made it to 6:30 PM Bikram Hot Yoga this evening in Boca Raton. It had been weeks since he had been there. Daily OM : Conscious Decisions: Going Against What Is Popular ~

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 ~ Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Ensure Plus & Cheddar Cheese Grits For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy 8 ounces of her Ensure Plus and two servings of Cheddar Cheese Grits this morning for breakfast (in thirty minutes)! She is really doing a great job with her eating regimen. The goal is to get Tracy to chew more and to drink more water, preferably unthickened or nectar consistency. She continues to get her miralax and early morning medications via her G-tube, since she is asleep at 6 AM, and Dad does not want to wake her up. Her noon and evening medications are being given in applesauce, and she is doing very well with that. Mom Goes To Keri's Yoga Fitness Fusion This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Yoga Fitness Fusion class this morning with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was really steamy and the class moved quickly through Vinyasa flow. Mom loves Keri's classes. Mom Meets Nana & Nadesha At The Podiatrist This Afternoon ~ Mom met Nana and Nadesha at the podiatrist this afternoon for Nana's appointment. She likes when Mom meets her at her doctor's appointments. Mom Takes Nana & Nadesha To The Daily Grind For English Scones & Lattes This Afternoon ~ After Nana's appointment, Mom took Nadesha and Nana to The Daily Grind for lattes and scones. It had been months since Mom had been there and had scones! Nana is now hooked on their English Scones and Rum Cake. Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Dinty Moore Beef Stew For Lunch Today ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy Dinty Moore Beef Stew with sour cream for lunch this afternoon. She really enjoys this dish a lot. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He and Yovna transferred Tracy to the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises in front of the mirror. She did a really good job holding up her head. Then it was time to transfer Tracy back to her chair for range of motion and stretching exercises. Marcus does a really good job with Tracy! Yovna Feeds Tracy Progresso Pot Roast Soup For Dinner This Evening ~ Yovna fed Tracy 12 ounces of Progresso Pot Roast soup for dinner this evening. She ate it in about 25 minutes. We are working on decreasing her feeding time. Mom & Dad Watch The New Hot Series: Revenge This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the new hit series: Revenge this evening. It takes place in South Hampton, which looks like and amazing place. Daily OM : Residing At The Helm: Being Your Own Village ~

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Practice With Emily This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had another great Hot Yoga practice with Emily this morning. She finally did a head stand without the wall! WooHoo! Tracy Eats Cheddar Cheese Grits For Breakfast This Morning ~ Yovna fed Tracy Cheddar Cheese Grits for breakfast this morning. She to only ate about two ounces and was coughing a lot. So Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy the 8 ounces of Ensure. Mom is giving Tracy guaifenesin to keep her sinuses open. Tracy Has Speech Therapy Today ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy today with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bay View. Even though she was feeling under the weather, she did a good job eating about 12 ounces of pureed Organic Bistro Salmon Bake. Tracy Does Not Have Any Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not have Dee for Physical Therapy this afternoon. Dee had to cancel due to a meeting with work. Tracy Has Baked Flan For Dessert This Evening ~ Tracy really enjoyed the baked flan that Yovna fed her for dessert this evening. She ate it in less than 15 minutes. Tracy, Mom & Yovna Watch Cash Cab This Evening ~ It has been a long time since everyone watched Cash Cab! It is such a great show! Tracy, Mom, & Yovna Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Mom, Tracy and Yovna watched Dancing With The Stars this evening. This is Season 13 and it looks like it's going to be fun! Mom is rooting for JR and Ricky to win! Daily OM : A Life Of Learning: Earth School ~

Monday, September 26th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Erika's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~Mom went to Erika's Hot Vinyasa class this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is so inspirational; Mom loves her class! Tracy Seems To Have Caught Dad's Cold ~ Tracy seemed congested and was mouth breathing a lot today. She was also sleepy, dozing in her chair for most of the day! Tracy Eats Southwestern Scrambled Eggs For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy Southwestern scrambled eggs with half and half for breakfast this morning. They also gave her 8 ounces of Ensure Plus, with a total of 730 calories and 33 grams of protein for breakfast. She is doing such a good job with her eating and drinking. Tracy Eats Dinty Moore For Lunch This Afternoon ~Yovna fed Tracy 12 ounces of Dinty Moore Beef Stew for lunch this afternoon. Even though she was not feeling very well, she ate it in record time. Marcus Cancels Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Marcus had to cancel Tracy's Physical Therapy this evening. He rescheduled for Thursday and Friday this week. Tracy Drinks An Ensure Plus For Dinner This Evening ~ Yovna fed Tracy 8 ounces of Ensure Plus for dinner this evening. Mom, Dad, Yovna & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ This is Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars and it looks like it is going to be a lot of fun! Daily OM: Days Of Affirmation: Sending Love Ahead To Your Day ~

Sunday, September 25th, 2011 ~ Mom & Yovna Feed Tracy Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal With Banana & Milk For Breakfast This Morning ~Mom and Yovna feed Tracy Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal with 1/2 banana and whole milk for breakfast this morning. She really seemed to enjoy it a lot! Mom, Dad, Tracy, & Yovna Go To Hippotherapy This Morning With Susan At Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center In Parkland ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Yovna went to Hippotherapy this morning with Susan at Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Parkland. Tracy rode Chubby today for the first time in a year, and she did a really good job. Susan wanted her to try riding Chubby, because starting next week, she will be riding Chubby at Sand & Spurs in Pompano. Parkland is closing due to cash flow and delays with Medicaid reimbursements. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Yovna Go To Starbucks This Afternoon After Hippotherapy ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Yovna stopped at Starbucks in Parkland for lattes and scones after Hippotherapy. They sure do love their lattes and scones. Mom & Yovna Feed Tracy Michael Angelo's Eggplant Parmesan For Lunch Today ~ Tracy ate 13 ounces of Michael Angelo's Eggplant Parmesan with ricotta cheese this afternoon in thirty minutes. She really likes Eggplant Parmesan, especially with extra ricotta cheese. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Recorded Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched recorded episodes of their favorite shows this afternoon: Revenge, Parenthood, etc. Daily OM: Healing Hand Gestures: The Primordial Practice Of Mudra ~

Saturday, September 24th, 2011 ~ Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy 3 Pancakes With Syrup & Butter (Pureed With Almond Milk) This Morning ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy three pancakes pureed with almond milk and syrup and butter this morning. Tracy seemed to like it, even though it took her a while to eat it. She also drank 8 ounces of Ensure Plus with her breakfast. Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Flow With Erika At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~ Mom went to Hot Yoga with Erika at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a challenging class, as always, and Mom really enjoyed it. Mom Takes The Three Dogs To The Groomer This Afternoon ~ Mom took Luca, Luna and Lola to Pet Haven today to be groomed. They look and smell so much better. Mom, Dad, Emily, Dee & Lenny Do Their CPR Refresher Workshop This Afternoon ~ Nursing Unlimited came to the house to do a three and a half hour refresher for Basic Life Support for Child, Infant and Adult and AED certification. It is amazing how much the American Heart Association's Guidelines have changed over the past several years. We had a very smart group, and everyone passed their tests! Dad Feeds Tracy Luisa's Baked Flan For Dinner This Evening ~ Dad fed Tracy 4.5 ounces of Luisa's Baked Flan for dinner. She ate it in 15 minutes flat! She really loves Luisa's Baked Flan! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch LSU Football This Evening ~ Mom, Tracy and Dad watched college football this afternoon. LSU played West Virginia and Tiffany was there in the stands. It was a great game, and LSU is #1 in the Polls and #2 in the Coaches' Polls, tied with Alabama. Mom & Dad Eat Pizza For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom and Dad ate Amato's Pizza for dinner, left over from the CPR workshop this afternoon. Daily OM: Wisdom Within : The Higher Self ~

Friday, September 23rd, 2011 ~ Mom's Pilates Circuit Class With Christine At Wellness In Motion Is Cancelled This Morning ~ Mom's Pilates Circuit class with Christine was cancelled this morning at Wellness In Motion in Lighthouse Point. I guess the other ladies in the group are away for the weekend. Mom was the only one on the list, so they had to cancel the class. Tracy Eats Almost Three Packets Of Oatmeal This Morning For Breakfast ~ Tracy had a good breakfast with nearly three packets of oatmeal with brown sugar, cinnamon, and half and half. She finished off about twelve ounces, and 8 ounces of Ensure Plus. She is doing a great job eating and drinking. Mom Takes Nana & Nadesha To Their Hair Appointment With Kerri At The Hairnet In Lake Worth~ Mom picked up Nana and Nadesha and headed to Lake Worth for hair appointments at the Hair Net. They always have a lot of fun with Kerri! Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Hormel Pot Roast For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 12 ounces of Pot Roast for lunch this afternoon. Wilmene added 2 tablespoons of sour cream to the mix. Tracy really seems to like this dish! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ First, Marcus stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups. Then it was time to transfer Tracy on the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy was really tired this evening, and did not do much while on the peanut ball. She wore herself out this week. Daily OM: Putting People On A Pedestal: Allowing Our Loved Ones To Be Human ~

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To James' Hot Yoga Class At Noon At Yoga South In Boca Raton ~ Mom went to James' Hot Vinyasa practice at noon at Yoga South in Boca Raton. He packs a 90-minute class into an hour lunchtime session. So challenging and awe inspiring. Wilmene & Marie Feed Tracy Ensure Plus & Eggs With Cheese This Morning ~ Wilmene & Marie fed Tracy Homemade Vanilla Ensure Plus this morning. She also had two Eggbeaters with mozzarella and cheddar cheese. She ate it in about 25 minutes! She is doing a great job with eating and drinking. Tracy Does Not Have Speech Therapy With Teresa At Imperial Point Medical Center This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not have Speech Therapy with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview. She is away on vacation, so Tracy has the week off. Yovna Feeds Tracy Amy's Organic Ravioli For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Yovna fed Tracy 12 ounces of Amy's Organic Ravioli with 4 ounces of Starbucks Coffee Frappacino for lunch. She ate it in about 50 minutes. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ First, Marcus stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups. Then it was time to transfer Tracy on the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy really worked hard and had one of her best sessions yet! She held her head up so well, and showed so real effort. She is getting so strong! Yovna Feeds Tracy Baked Flan For Dessert This Evening ~ Yovna fed Tracy Luisa's Baked Flan for dessert this evening. She ate it all in about 23 minutes. She really loves Flan. Daily OM : Different Ways Of Navigating: We're All In The Same Boat ~

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 ~ Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Ensure Plus & Two Oatmeal Servings For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy 8 ounces of her Ensure Plus and two servings of oatmeal with cinnamon and vanilla this morning for breakfast (in thirty minutes)! She is really doing a great job with her eating regimen. She is also drinking more water (unthickened). Although she coughes some, she is managing and swallowing it well. She is still getting her miralax and early morning medications via her G-tube, since she is asleep at 6 AM, and Dad does not want to wake her up. Her noon and evening medications are being given in applesauce, and she is doing very well with that. Mom Takes A Long Walk In Place Of Yoga Today ~ Mom skipped Hot Yoga with Keri this morning, and went for a 5 and three-quarter mile walk around Lighthouse Point. She really enjoyed being outside in the sunshine and fresh air. Tomorrow, she plans to go to Hot Yoga. Tracy Has Her Second Craniosacral Therapy Session Today With Mariann ~ Mariann came to give Tracy her second Craniosacral Therapy session today. She spent about an hour with Tracy and said that she did a lot of work and was very open. Tracy was much happier and even laughed a lot after her treatment. She had a scowl on her face prior to her session, and was even grinding her teeth some. What a difference we saw after her session with Mariann! Linda Feeds Tracy Amy"s Veggie Lasagna With Extra Sauce For Lunch ~ Linda fed Tracy 13 ounces of Amy's Veggie Lasagna with extra tomato sauce for lunch this afternoon. It took her about almost 45 minutes to finish it,! Then Linda gave Tracy eight ounces of bottled water without thickener. She did a good job managing it, and swallowed quickly. She coughed a few times but cleared her throat. Mom Goes To Her Seventh Physical Therapy Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom had her seventh Physical Therapy session today. This time she had Kurt, who used massage, ultrasound, heat and e-sim on her right hip/gluteal, and IT Band, which is still as tight as a guitar string. He also worked on her left quadratus muscle as well. After her therapy, he had she do specific stretches and also did leg pulls on both legs. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon on the patio. Nana, Uncle Johnny, & Nadesha Bring Mom & Aunt Diane Lobster Salads This Evening For Dinner ~ Nana, Uncle Johnny, and Nadesha brought Mom and Aunt Diane lobster salad for dinner this evening. It was so good! Daily OM : Keeping Our Minds Supple: Questioning Everything ~

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Practice With Emily This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had another great Hot Yoga practice with Emily this morning. She felt pretty good during the class, and continued to pace herself. Tracy Eats Scrambled Eggs, Tomatoes, & Cheddar Cheese For Breakfast This Morning ~ Yovna fed Tracy Scrambled Eggs, Tomatoes, and Cheddar Cheese for breakfast this morning. She really enjoyed this dish a lot, finishing it in 25 minutes Tracy also drank an Ensure Plus this morning in about 20 minutes. Tracy Does Not Have Any Therapy Today ~ Tracy does not have any Speech or Physical Therapy today. Teresa is away so Tracy will resume her Speech Therapy next week. Tracy Eats Chicken & Dumplings With Half Of A Baked Potato & Sour Cream For Lunch ~ Yovna fed Tracy 16 ounces of Chicken and Dumplings with baked protato and sour cream in about 35 minutes. She really liked this dish too. Tracy Has Baked Flan For Dessert This Evening ~ Tracy really enjoyed the baked flan that Yovna fed her for dessert this evening. She ate it in less than 15 minutes. Tracy, Mom & Yovna Watch Cash Cab This Evening ~ It has been a long time since everyone watched Cash Cab! It is such a great show! Tracy, Mom, & Yovna Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Mom, Tracy and Yovna watched Dancing With The Stars this evening. This is Season 13 and it looks like it's going to be fun! Daily OM : An Soulful Cure: Working With A Shaman ~

Monday, September 19th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Erika's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~Mom went to Erika's Hot Vinyasa class this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is so inspirational; Mom loves her class! Tracy Eats Amy's Rice Bowl This Morning For Breakfast ~ Tracy ate Amy's Rice Bowl for breakfast this morning. She ate it in about 20 minutes. She drank about 4 ounces of an Ensure Plus and the other half after her shower. She is doing such a good job with her eating and drinking. Tracy Eats Terriyaki Chicken For Lunch This Afternoon ~Yovna fed Tracy 12 ounces of Hormel Chicken Terriyaki for lunch this afternoon. She ate it in record time. Marcus Cancels Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Marcus had to cancel Tracy's Physical Therapy this evening. He rescheduled for Thursday and Friday this week. Tracy Eats A Pizza Basil Veggie Burger With Mashed Potatoes & Sour Cream For Dinner ~ Yovna fed Tracy 12 ounces of Pizza Basil Veggie Burger and Mashed Potatoes with sour cream for dinner this evening. She is doing a great job with her eating and drinking today! Emily Comes To Give Mom A Massage This Evening ~ Emily came to give Mom a massage this evening. She was really in dire need of a massage. Emily sure does have magical hands! Aunt Diane Comes To Spend The Night With Us This Evening ~ Aunt Diane came to spend the night with Mom and Tracy this evening. Daily OM: Ceremony Of Welcome: Welcoming A New Member To Your Family ~

Sunday, September 18th, 2011 ~ Mom, Dad, & Natasha Feed Tracy Warm Oatmeal With Brown Sugar & Banana For Breakfast ~ Mom, Dad, and Natasha fed Tracy about 12 ounces of warm oatmeal with half a banana and brown sugar for breakfast. It took her a while, and Mom was unsure as to whether she really enjoyed it. She is probably sick and tired of oatmeal, since she had oatmeal yesterday morning too. Mom, Dad, & Natasha Feed Tracy Ensure Plus For Breakfast ~ It took a while for Tracy to drink 4 ounces of Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. She was not much into eating this morninig. Tracy Eats Veggie Lasagna This Afternoon For Lunch ~ Tracy ate Amy's Veggie Lasagna for lunch this afternoon. This is one dish she really likes! Mom, Dad, Tracy, & Natasha Go Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad enjoyed the hot tub and the pool this afternoon while Tracy and Natasha relaxed in the shade. It was a perfect day, with lots of sunshine and a delicious breeze. Mom & Dad Watch Previous Episodes Of Burn Notice And Alphas This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Burn Notice and Alphas this evening. They are both favorite shows! Mom & Dad Order Thai Food This Evening For Dinner ~ Mom and Dad ordered Thai food from Tamarind this evening. It has the best food! Daily OM: Karmic Fire: Yagya Ceremony ~

Saturday, September 17th, 2011 ~Mom Goes To Meet Nana & Nadesha This Morning At Harris Comfort Shoes In Boca Raton ~ Mom met Nadesha and Nana at Harris Comfort Shoes in Boca this morning to get Nana's shoe inner soles fitted. Then they went to CVS to get their flu shots. Mom also got a pertussis shot, since there has been a recent outbreak in West Palm Beach. Mom Goes To Philip's Raja Yoga Class This Afternoon At Annutara Yoga Shala In Deerfield Beach ~ Mom had her first class with Philip at Annutara Yoga Shala in Deerfield Beach. It was a great class, Raja Restorative style. 90 minutes of very deep stretching on the mat, amazing. Tracy Has Physical Therapy & Massage With Dee This Afternoon ~ Dee came and did Physical Therapy and massage this afternoon on the therapy mat. Dee spent some time stretching Tracy's adductors! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch College Football This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tracy and Dad watched college football this afternoon. LSU played Thursday evening, but they watched the U vs Ohio State, which was a great game. UM beat Ohio State at home! WooHoo! Mom & Dad Eat Broiled Tilapia This Evening ~ Dad broiled tilapia and maccaroni this evening for dinner. It was good! Daily OM: Patient Perseverance: Drawing Strength From Plants ~

Friday, September 16th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Pilates Circuit Class With Christine At Wellness In Motion This Morning ~ Mom went to Pilates Circuit class with Christine this morning at Wellness In Motion in Lighthouse Point. She took it slow and easy today, and it seems that her pain is a lot less in her hip and adductor. She is going to cross train and pace herself. Tracy Eats Amy's Organic Rice Bowl For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy ate Amy's Organic Rice Bowl for breakfast this morning. She is doing a good job eating breakfast each morning. She also drank 8 ounces of Enusure Plus with her breakfast She is also taking all her medications (except for early morning and Miralax) with applesauce each day! Great job Tracy! Dad Returns Home From Bucharest, Romania This Evening ~ Dad made it home from Romania this afternoon after being gone for a week! He was inducted into the International Aerospace Medical Association while at the conference this past week; an honor and a privelege! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Nana's Birthday At The Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, met Nana, Nadesha, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Jeff, Anita, Claire, Chip & Eileen at Nana's Birthday Party this evening! They had their own room, with pink balloons, pink napkins, and Frank Sinatra music playing in the background. It was really private, and Nana loved having her own room. We had ice cream cake for dessert and sang Happy Birthday to her! She really enjoyed herself! Tracy had a great time too! Daily OM: A Citizen Of The World: Vacations ~

Thursday, September 15th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga ~Mom went to Kate's Hot Yoga Vinyasa class this morning. Kate always knows just what poses to do to heal her yoginis. She is such a perceptive instructor and Mom always benefits from her classes, and loves her spirit. Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Ensure Plus & Cheese Grits This Morning ~ Wilmene & Yovna fed Tracy Homemade Vanilla Ensure Plus this morning. She also had two packets of grits with cheddar cheese and half and half and butter. She ate it in about 39 minutes. She is doing a great job with eating and drinking. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Teresa At Imperial Point Medical Center This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview. Tracy ate about 12 ounces of Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup in about thirty minutes during her session. Teresa gave Tracy water without thickener and she drank it with mnimal coughing. She is doing such a good job during her therapy sessions. Linda Feeds Tracy Baked Flan For Dessert This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy Luisa's Baked Flan for dessert this evening. She ate it all in about 23 minutes. She really loves Flan. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ First, Marcus stretched and ranged Tracy, while Linda held up pictures from magazines for Tracy to focus on. She asked her some questions about the pictures, but Tracy did not seem to be answering them very accurately. Then it was time to transfer Tracy on the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Daily OM : Waves Of Healing: Meditation ~

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 ~ Happy Birthday Nana! ~ Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Ensure Plus & Two Oatmeal Servings For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy 8 ounces of her Ensure Plus and two servings of oatmeal with cinnamon and vanilla this morning for breakfast (in thirty minutes)! She is really doing a great job with her eating regimen. She is also drinking more water (unthickened). Although she coughes some, she is managing and swallowing it well. She is still getting her miralax and early morning medications via her G-tube, since she is asleep at 6 AM, and Dad does not want to wake her up. Her noon and evening medications are being given in applesauce, and she is doing very well with that. Mom Takes A Long Walk In Place Of Yoga Today ~ Mom skipped Hot Yoga with Keri this morning, and went for a 5 and three-quarter mile walk around Lighthouse Point. She really enjoyed being outside in the sunshine and fresh air. Tomorrow, she plans to go to Hot Yoga. Tracy Has Her Second Craniosacral Therapy Session Today With Mariann ~ Mariann came to give Tracy her second Craniosacral Therapy session today. She spent about an hour with Tracy and said that she did a lot of work and was very open. Tracy was much happier and even laughed a lot after her treatment. She had a scowl on her face prior to her session, and was even grinding her teeth some. What a difference we saw after her session with Mariann! Linda Feeds Tracy Amy"s Veggie Lasagna With Extra Sauce For Lunch ~ Linda fed Tracy 13 ounces of Amy's Veggie Lasagna with extra tomato sauce for lunch this afternoon. It took her about almost 45 minutes to finish it,! Then Linda gave Tracy eight ounces of bottled water without thickener. She did a good job managing it, and swallowed quickly. She coughed a few times but cleared her throat. Mom Goes To Her Seventh Physical Therapy Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom had her seventh Physical Therapy session today. This time she had Kurt, who used massage, ultrasound, heat and e-sim on her right hip/gluteal, and IT Band, which is still as tight as a guitar string. He also worked on her left quadratus muscle as well. After her therapy, he had she do specific stretches and also did leg pulls on both legs. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon on the patio. Nana, Uncle Johnny, & Nadesha Bring Mom & Aunt Diane Lobster Salads This Evening For Dinner ~ Nana, Uncle Johnny, and Nadesha brought Mom and Aunt Diane lobster salad for dinner this evening. It was so good! Daily OM : Keeping Our Minds Supple: Questioning Everything ~

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Practice With Emily This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had another great Hot Yoga practice with Emily this morning. She paced herself, and was very careful not to reinjure herself. She is applying ice and rest for relief, and has her seventh Physical Therapy session tomorrow afternoon. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Teresa At Imperial Point Medical Center This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate her Beef Pot Roast (pureed with steak strips) in less than 40 minutes this afternoon during her Speech Therapy session with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center. She really enjoyed this delicious Progresso dish. Teresa gave Tracy several pieces of pizza in her Safe Feeder and Tracy went to town chewing it. She is doing such a good job with her eating and drnking. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon. Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy & Massage This Afternoon ~ Dee cancelled Tracy massage and Physical Therapy this afternoon. He plans to come on Saturday afternoon. Tracy Has Baked Flan For Dessert This Evening ~ Tracy really enjoyed baked flan for dessert this evening. She ate it in less than 30 minutes. Daily OM : An Unwavering Connection To The Infinite: Worth ~

Monday, September 12th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To The Lighthouse Point Yacht Club This Morning To Swim Laps ~ Wilmene Feeds Tracy An Omelet This Morning For Breakfast ~ Wilmene fed Tracy a spinach, tomato, and cheddar cheese omelet for breakfast this morning. Mom added some heavy cream to help make it creamy. She seemed to enjoy it and ate it in about thirty minutes. She then drank an Ensure Plus for an additional 350 calories and 13 grams of protein. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon while they listened to music on the patio. Linda Feeds Tracy Organic Bistro Ginger Chicken For Dinner This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy Organic Bistro Ginger Chicken for dinner this evening. She really seemed to like it and ate it in 35 minutes. Mom Goes To Physical Therapy This Afternoon With Kurt ~Mom went to Physical Therapy this afternoon with Kurt. He worked his magic with e-stim and heat, and then ultrasound to her right hip and left quadratus lumborum. She ended her session with ice, which felt so good! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Marcus comes to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. To begin, Marcus stretched and ranged all of Tracy's major muscle groups! He did not use the E-stim this evening. Then, he and Linda transferred Tracy to the peanut therapy ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy did a really good job keeping her head up. Daily OM: Special Messengers: Reconnecting With Friends ~

Sunday, September 11th, 2011 ~ We Remember: 9/11/01 ~ Tracy Does Not Have Hippotherapy With Susan At Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center In Parkland This Morning ~ Tracy did not have Hippotherapy this morning with Susan in Parkland. Dad is at a meeting in Romania and we can't do Hippotherapy without him! Mom & Yovna Feeds Tracy Oatmeal For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy ate a bowl of oatmeal with a half of banana for breakfast this morning. Then she had 4 ounces of Ensure Plus! She is doing such a good job with her eating and drinking! Tiffany Leaves For Her Return Flight To DC This Afternoon ~ Tiffany returned to DC this afternoon. We had so much fun with her, and hated to see her go! Can't wait to see her in October! Tracy Eats Eggplant Medallions For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate Michael Angelo's Eggplant Medallions for lunch. Mom added some ricotta cheese to the dish and Tracy really enjoyed it! Mom, Yovna & Tracy Watch The Tenth Anniversary Of 911 On Television Today ~ Mom, Yovna and Tracy watch the special coverage of the Tenth Anniversary of September 11th today. It is so hard to believe that it has been ten years! So sad! Where has the time gone? Tracy Eats Progresso Pot Roast Stew For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom fed Tracy Progresso Pot Roast Stew for dinner this evening. She really seemed to enjoy it! Nadesha, Nana & Uncle Johnny Come Over This Afternoon ~ Nana, Nadesha and Uncle Johnny came over this afternoon to spend some time with us. Nadesha helped Mom with Tracy! She is such an angel! Mom spent the entire afternoon without her oxygen and exercising her lungs with the fluttervalve. She maintained her oxygen at 92%. She is such a trooper! Mom Orders Amato's Pizza & Eggplant For Dinner This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed Amato's Pizza and Eggplant Rotini for dinner this evening! It is so good and Nana loves their eggplant and Neopolita pizza. Daily OM: Beings Of Light: Human Angels ~

Saturday, September 10th, 2011 ~ Wilmene Feeds Tracy Oatmeal For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene fed Tracy oatmeal for breakfast this morning. She ate it in no time, and really seemed to enjoy it. She nodded when Wilmene asked Tracy if she was sick of Ensure Plus! Mom Skips Hot Yoga This Morning To Walk On The Beach With Tiffany ~ Mom and Tiffany went to Red Reef Park to walk on the beach. They walked one and a half miles on the beach. It was a beautiful day, and the water was a perfect temperature. Tiffany & Mom Stop By To See Nana This Morning ~ Mom and Tiffany went to see Nana this morning. They got there just in time to watch part of the Djokovic vs. Federer. What great tennis! Nana loves tennis, and is pulling for Djokovic; her favorite. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. She does such a good job with Tracy's spa day! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Manicure This Afternoon ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a manicure today. She picked a glittery pink, and it really looks pretty! Wilmene Feeds Tracy Hormel Chicken & Dumplings For Lunch ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Hormel Chicken and Dumplings this afternoon. She really loves Chicken and Dumplings, and is looking forward to Aunt Cheryl's chicken and dumplings when we visit MawMaw for her birthday in October. Mom Feeds Tracy Dinty Moore Beef Stew For Dinner This Evening ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Dinty Moore Beef Stew for dinner this evening. She is doing an awesome job eating and drinking. Daily OM: Full Release: Water Meditation ~

Friday, September 9th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Pilates Circuit Class With Christine At Wellness In Motion This Morning ~ Mom went to Pilates Circuit class with Christine this morning at Wellness In Motion in Lighthouse Point. She took it slow and easy today, and is still experiencing occasional hip and adductor pain. Tracy Eats Her Vita Veta In Strawberry Applesauce This Afternoon ~ Linda made Tracy's Vita Veta with Strawberry Applesauce this afternoon. Linda Feeds Tracy Organic Bistro Chicken Citron This Afternoon ~ Linda fed Tracy 12 ounces of Organic Bistro Chicken Citron this afternoon in less than 45 minutes. She really seemed to enjoy it too! Mom will explore more dishes by Organic Bistro. Mom Goes To Her Fifth Physical Therapy Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom had he fifth Physical Therapy session today. This time she had Kurt, who used massage, ultrasound, heat and e-sim on her right hip/gluteal, and IT Band, which is still very tight! After her therapy, Kurt did leg pulls and then iced her. Linda Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion from Bath and Body Works out on the patio by the pool. Tracy was so sleepy, she slept for an hour and a half outside with the sounds of the waterfall and the birds chirping. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Marcus this evening. First, he stretched and ranged Tracy in her chair, and then he and Linda got Tracy out of her chair and on to the peanut therapy ball for trunk and neck exercises. She seemed a little tighter today, compared to yesterday. She was also a little quieter, most likely worn out from her animated self yesterday. Tracy's neck strength and head control was really good this evening as well. Linda Feeds Tracy Some Sour Cherry & Peach Tart For Dessert This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy 6 ounces of Sour Cherry & Peach Tart for dessert this evening. She ate it in less than 20 minutes! She really loves this tart!! Tiffany Arrives Late This Evening ~ Tiffany got on a pass and came home this evening. It was so nice having her home for the weekend, even though it was a short visit. The last time she was home was in March! Daily OM: A Small Piece Of Heaven: Tree House ~

Thursday, September 8th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga ~Mom went to Kate's Hot Yoga Vinyasa class this morning. Kate always knows just what poses to do to heal her yoginis. She is such a perceptive instructor and Mom always benefits from her classes, and loves her spirit. Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Ensure Plus With Miralax This Morning ~ Wilmene & Yovna fed Tracy Butter Pecan Ensure Plus this morning. Tracy's coughing has subsided since Mom removed the Miralax from her Ensure Plus. We are now giving it in her G-tube with 8 ounces of water. Linda Feeds Tracy Her Supplements In Activia Strawberry Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Linda fed Tracy Activia Strawberry Yogurt with all of her supplements in it. Tracy did not really like it. Tomorrow we will try Strawberry Applesauce instead. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Teresa At Imperial Point Medical Center This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview. Tracy ate about 12 ounces of Hormel Beef Tips With Mashed Potatoes and Gravy in about 20 minutes. Then, Tracy drank 4 ounces of Starbucks Vanilla Frappaccino too! She is doing such a good job during her therapy sessions. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy was so loose and was laughing all day long today. She had a great Physical Therapy session, and Marcus was very impressed with Tracy's flexibility! She was so relaxed and very vocal. First, Marcus stretched and ranged Tracy, and then he and Linda got Tracy on the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She was really laughing and enjoying her therapy session. Perhaps this is the result of her Cranial Sacral Therapy session? Linda Feeds Tracy Sour Cherry & Peach Tart For Dessert This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy her favorite dessert: Sour Cherry & Peach Tart this evening. She loves this dessert, and ate it in 15 minutes. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon. Daily OM : Moonstone: Gems For Dreamers ~

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 ~ Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Ensure Plus For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy 8 ounces of her Ensure Plus this morning in place of her Jevity. The plan is to give all of Tracy's daily allowances by mouth, not via her G-tube. We have decided to continue giving Tracy her miralax and early morning medications via her G-tube, since she is asleep at 6 AM, and Dad does not want to wake her up. Her noon and evening medications are being given in applesauce, and she is doing very well with that. Mom Takes A Long Walk In Place Of Yoga Today ~ Mom skipped Hot Yoga with Keri this morning, and went for a 5 and three-quarter mile walk around Lighthouse Point. She really enjoyed being outside in the sunshine and fresh air. Tomorrow, she plans to go to Hot Yoga. Tracy Has Her First Craniosacral Therapy Session Today With Mariann ~ Mariann came to meet Tracy this morning and to do an evaluation on Tracy for Craniosacral Therapy. She is a diplomate with the Upledger Institute, and does many of the training for new therapists. She spent about an hour evaluating Tracy, and then gave her a treatment. She plans to check on Tracy on Sunday to see how she did. Linda Feeds Tracy Her Supplements With Strawberry Cheesecake Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Mom Goes To Her Fourth Physical Therapy Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom had her fourth Physical Therapy session today. This time she had Kurt, who used massage, ultrasound, heat and e-sim on her right hip/gluteal, and IT Band, which is still as tight as a guitar string. After her therapy, she rode the bike for five minutes, and then Kurt did leg pulls. Kurt ended the session with ice for ten minutes, which felt so good. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon and the minimassager. Linda Feeds Tracy Amy"s Country Cheddar Bowl This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy 12 ounces of Amy's Country Cheddar Bowl for dinner this evening. It took her about almost 60 minutes to finish it, because it was a little thick. Linda had to thin it out with about half a cup of chicken broth. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening in Boca Raton. He really enjoys his Bikram practice. Daily OM : Emerging Courageous: Walking Through Your Fear ~

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Her Second Hot Yoga Practice With Emily This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had another great Hot Yoga practice with Emily this morning. She paced herself, and was very careful not to reinjure herself. She is applying ice and rest for relief, and has her fourth Physical Therapy session tomorrow afternoon. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Teresa At Imperial Point Medical Center This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate her Kashi Tuscan Veggie Bake in less than 30 minutes this afternoon during her Speech Therapy session with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center. She really enjoyed this delicious Italian dish. Tracy also drank about 7 ounces of Starbuck's Mocha Frappaccino during her session. Teresa gave Tracy several pieces of pizza in her Safe Feeder and Tracy went to town chewing it. She is doing such a good job with her eating and drnking. Tracy & Mom Get Their Flu Shots This Afternoon At CVS In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom & Tracy got their Flu Shots this afternoon at CVS in Lighthouse Point. Jason was very gentle and did a good job! Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon. Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy & Massage This Afternoon ~ Dee cancelled Tracy massage and Physical Therapy this afternoon. He was stuck at the clinic catching up with patients from yesterday's holiday. Linda Feeds Tracy Her Vita Veta With Blueberry Cheesecake This Afternoon ~ Tracy enjoyed her Vita Veta supplement with Blueberry Cheesecake Activia yogurt this afternoon. She ate it in 20 minutes! She definitely likes this a lot better without the Be-Buff protein powder. It had the worst after taste; even Mom couldn't tolerate it. Daily OM : Permission To Simply Be: Working Through Transitions ~

Monday, September 5th, 2011 ~ Happy Labor Day! ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to her first Hot Yoga practice in two weeks this morning with Veronica at Awaken. She really had to pace herself, to make sure that she did not reinjure herself. Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Half Of Her Ensure Plus With Her Miralax This Morning ~ Tracy ate about 10 ounces of her Protein Smoothie this afternoon. Today's flavor was Nutella! Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon while they listened to music. Linda Feeds Tracy 12 Ounces Of Amy's Ravioli Bowl This Afternoon For Lunch ~ Linda fed Tracy 12 ounces of Amy's Ravioli Bowl with some additional ricotta cheese for lunch this afternoon. She really seemed to like it a lot! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Marcus comes to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. To begin, Marcus stretched and ranged all of Tracy's major muscle groups! He did not use the E-stim this evening. Then, he and Linda transferred Tracy to the peanut therapy ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy did a really good job keeping her head up. Mom & Dad Watch Alphas This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Alphas this evening. It is another one of Mom's favorite summer shows! Fingers crossed that it makes it back for another season. Daily OM: A Self-Created State: Worry ~

Sunday, September 4th, 2011 ~ Tracy Has Hippotherapy With Susan At Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center In Parkland This Morning ~ Tracy had Hippotherapy this morning with Susan in Parkland. She did a great job with trunk strength and control, but did not control her head as well as she has in the past. Tracy Drinks 6 Ounces Of Protein Smoothie This Afternoon ~ Mom & Yovna fed Tracy 6 ounces of her Protein Shake in about 45 minutes this afternoon. Mom used Activia Blueberry Cheesecake yogurt with some Acai juice, Be-Buff protein powder, and sour cream. She did not seem to like it, and Mom decided to eliminate the Be-Buff and to add the Vita Veta to her Ensure or yogurt. She is doing such a good job eating and drinking. Mom Feeds Tracy Amy's Sante Fe Tamale Bowl For Dinner This Afternoon ~Mom fed Tracy about six to eight ounces of Amy's Sante Fe Tamale Bowl for dinner. She added some Sour Cream and a medium avocado with some veggie broth. She did not seem as hungry this evening. Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Mom and Dad relaxed in the hot tub this evening. The temperature was perfect, and it was a beautiful night! Daily OM: Actively Participating: Showing Up For Life ~

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 ~ Mom Skips Hot Yoga This Morning To Heal Her Hip/Adductor Injury ~Mom once again had to skip her favorite Hot Yoga Flow with Erika this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She and Dad took the van in for routine service. Then they went to The Runners Edge so Mom can get some new running shoes. She decided to get another pair of Mizunos, since she is a supinator and needs the extra stability. Mom & Dad Take The Boat Out To Run The Engines This Morning ~ Mom, Dad, and Lola took the boat out in the ocean to run up the engines. On the way back, they got caught in some pretty bad weather, and got in just in time before the lightning! Wilmene Feeds Tracy Her Vita Veta In Coconut Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 8 ounces of her Vita Veta in Coconut yogurt for lunch. Mom Feeds Tracy Michaelangelo's Stuffed Manicotti For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom fed Tracy Michaelangelo's Manicotti with Ricotta Cheese for dinner this evening. She ate all 10 ounces and really seemed to enjoy it. Mom, Tracy & Dad Watch LSU Defeat Oregon This Evening ~ Mom, Tracy and Dad watched the LSU Tigers beat the Oregon Ducks this evening in Dallas at Cowboy Stadium. What a great way to kick off the college football season! Daily OM: An Honest Voice: The Fifth Chakra ~

Friday, September 2nd, 2011 ~ Mom Skips Pilates Circuit Class With Christine At Wellness In Motion This Morning ~ Mom had to skip Pilates Circuit class with Christine this morning at Wellness In Motion in Lighthouse Point. She is still experiencing hip and adductor pain, and spent another morning sitting on a heating pad. Mom Goes For A Long Walk Around Lighthouse Point ~ Mom took a long walk around Lighthouse Point this afternoon. She walked about five miles, with no hip discomfort. Tracy Eats Her Vita Veta In Coconut Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Linda made Tracy's Vita Veta with Coconut Yogurt this afternoon. Linda Feeds Tracy Amy's Tamale Verde With Sour Cream & Avocado This Afternoon ~ Linda fed Tracy 11 ounces of Amy's Tamale Verde with Sour Cream and Avocado this afternoon in about 45 minutes. She really seemed to enjoy it too! Mom Goes To Her Third Physical Therapy Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom had he third Physical Therapy session today. This time she had Kim, who used massage, ultrasound, heat and e-sim on her right hip/gluteal, and IT Band, which was as tight as a guitar string. After her therapy, Kim did leg pulls and massaged her IT Band, which was as tight as a guitar string, with lots of lumpy ropes. Then she had Mom jump on the bike for five minutes of cycling, which did not seem to bother Mom. Linda Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion from Bath and Body Works out on the patio by the pool. Tracy was so sleepy, she slept for an hour and a half outside with the sounds of the waterfall and the birds chirping. Linda Feeds Tracy Some Baked Flan For Dessert This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy 6 ounces of Baked Flan for dessert this evening. She ate it in less than 20 minutes! She really loves flan!! Daily OM: A Question Of Balance: One-Sided Relationships ~

Thursday, September 1st, 2011 ~ Tracy Has Her First Day Eating All Her Meds With Applesauce Today ~ Mom Gives Tracy Her Morning Meds In Applesauce This Morning ~ Tracy ate her morning meds in apples sauce this morning. She ate it in less than 5 minutes. Wilmene gave Tracy some thickened water to cleanse her palate and she did a good job swallowing the honey consistency water. Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Ensure Plus With Miralax This Morning ~ Wilmene & Yovna fed Tracy Butter Pecan Ensure Plus this morning. Mom mixed Tracy's Miralax in the Ensure Plus, and Tracy drank it in less than 30 minutes. Mom Takes Another Day Off From Hot Yoga To Heal ~This is the second week that Mom had to skip Hot Yoga with Kate this morning due to a muscle strain. She is trying ice and rest for relief, and hopes to be back at yoga soon. She added the heating pad to her healing therapy. Physical Therapy is also helping a lot to expedite the healing process.Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Teresa At Imperial Point Medical Center This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview. Tracy ate about 6 ounces of Kashi Chicken Pasta Pomedoro with Ricotta and Sour Cream. Tracy drank an entire bottle of Starbucks Coffee Frappaccino too! She is doing such a good job during her therapy sessions. Linda Feeds Tracy Her Supplements In Activia Strawberry Cheesecake Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Linda fed Tracy Activia Strawberry Cheesecake Yogurt with all of her supplements in it. Linda Feeds Tracy The Remaining Kashi Chicken Pasta Pomedoro For Dinner This Evening ~ Linda fed Tracy the remaining 5 ounces of Kashi Chicken Pasta Pomedoro with sour cream and ricotta cheese for dinner. She really seemed to enjoy this dish. Linda Massages Tracy's Feet & Hands This Afternoon ~ Linda massaged Tracy's feet and hands with Secret Wonderland lotion this afternoon. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening in Boca Raton. He really enjoys his Bikram practice. Daily OM : You Are Who You Are, Not What You Do: Becoming Your Wrong Decisions ~