Tuesday, April 30, 2013 ~ Happy Birthday Aunt Diane! ~ Mom Goes To Ron's 11 AM Bikram Class This Morning ~ Mom met a friend at Boca Bikram Yoga this morning for Ron's class at 11. It was a great class, with the perfect temperature and humidity. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For Forty-Five Minutes This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for 45 minutes again today, in an effort to maintain her hands in a functional position. With the Botox nearly six months overdue, we are doing everything we can to maintain Tracy's range of motion, especially in her hands and wrists. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy this evening. He started with ranging and stretching all of Tracy's major muscle groups, while she was in the bed. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to the peanut ball, seated in front of the full-length mirror, with her feet on balance disks. Tracy did a great job with trunk and neck control, with Marcus applying light resistance to the back of Tracy's head. Tracy is working really hard, and is doing a good job holding up her head and sitting up tall on the therapy ball. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Two Of Their Favorite Shows : The Voice & Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched two of their favortie shows: The Voice & Dancing With Ths Stars this evening. Great shows and the competition is beginning to heat up! ~ Daily OM : Protecting Your Flow: How Fear Blocks Creativity ~

Monday, April 29, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Barkan Yoga This Morning At Barkan Yoga In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom had a great Barkan Hot Yoga practice with Jimmy this morning at Barkan Yoga of Ft. Lauderdale. It was a tough class, very hot and humid. Mom is finally learning the Barkan Level I sequence. Grace Gives Tracy A Hand & Foot Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage this afternoon with Be Enchanted body butter. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for one hour this afternoon. We are stretching and ranging her hands and wrists more frequently since she has not received her Botox in almost six months. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Meet Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff, Chip, Eileen, Vicente, & Silverio At The Kravis Center For Shen Yun Chinese Show This Evening ~ Everyone had a great time at Shen Yun this evening at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. It was a beautiful show, with exquisite costumes and creative dancing. The orchestra was incredible, and the show was amazing. Daily OM : Enlightenment At Home: Right Where We Are ~

Sunday, April 28, 2013 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Go To Tracy's Hippotherapy Session This Morning At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~ Tracy had another good Hippotherapy session this morning with Susan and Chubby at Sand & Spurs in Pompano Beach. It was a lot more hot and humid this afternoon, with a moderate wind. Tracy did a good job with head and trunk control, even with the wind. Dad Goes To The Military Officers Association Brunch At The Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club This Afternoon ~ Dad went with cousin Chip to the Military Officer's Association Brunch at the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club. He joined and is now a new member! Tracy & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy and Grace enjoyed sitting outside by the pool this afternoon. What a beautiful day, with lots of sunshine and humidity! Looks like Spring is gone and Summer is already here! Mom & Emily Study Yoga This Afternoon Outside By The Pool ~ Mom and Emily spent a few hours outside by the pool reviewing the Barkan sequence. Emily is a really good teacher, and Mom is realizing how tricky teaching Yoga can be! She is loving every minute of this experience. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To 6 PM Mass This Evening At St. Ambrose Church ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy went to St. Ambrose Church for the evening Mass. They were pretty early (thought that the Mass time was 5:30!), so they had to stop at Starbucks for lattes! Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Once Upon A Time & Revenge This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched some of their favorite shows this evening: Once Upon A Time & Revenge! Daily OM : Turiya: Transcendental Consciousness ~

Saturday, April 27, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Adam's Hot Vinyasa Practice This Morning At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a good Hot Yoga practice this morning with Adam at Awaken Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was Mom's first class with Adam, and he made us hold the poses forever! Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga With Ron This Morning At Bikram Of Boca Raton ~ Dad had a great Bikram Hot Yoga class this morning with Ron in Boca Raton. Mom opted to do a Vinyasa class, and spend some time studying her Barkan manual. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a Honey Coconut facial this morning. She loves her facials and spa days! Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He spent some time with Tracy on the therapy mat, massaging and stretching her major muscle groups. Dee does some Thai massage too, using his body to stretch Tracy's shoulders, trunk, back, etc. After her stretch session, Wilmene and Dee got Tracy on the therapy bench for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy worked hard today as always, and did a great job with her trunk and head control. Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad relaxed and enjoyed the hot tub this afternoon. The temperature was perfect and it was a beautiful afternoon. Mom & Dad Watch The White House News Correspondent's Dinner This Evening ~ It was good to be able to laugh for a change after the past several weeks' events. Daily OM : Heal Your Money Karma: From Heal Your Money Karma On-Line Course ~

Friday, April 26, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Vinyasa Practice This Morning At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. The room was hot and humid, and the room was packed. Veronica always gives a great class. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Manicure This Afternoon ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a pretty manicure this afternoon; a pretty gold color polish this time. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Meet Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff, & Kevin At Pahokee High School For A Tribute To Fr. John ~ Everyone had a great time at Uncle Johnny's tribute (in preparation of his upcoming retirement in November); borrowing the theme: The Man From LaMancha! It was fantastic! They had an incredible show complete with a Spanish Flamenco dancer who was phenomenal, and a Spanish trio who was first class. Following the show, they presented Uncle Johnny with a statue of Don Quixote from the Man From LaMancha! He was very surprised, and tremendously overwhelmed; a very emotional evening for all! A delicious Italian dinner followed the show; all coordinated and executed by the wonderful Pahokee parishioners! Daily OM : Universal Feelings: Everything Is Relative ~

Thursday, April 25, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Practice This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to Kate's Hot Yoga practice this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She loves Kate's classes and her style of yoga teaching. She did a lot of teaching at the wall which gave Mom a chance to practice head stands, forearm stands, etc. Tracy, Wilmene & Grace Spend Some Time Outside By The Pool ~ Tracy, Wilmene and Grace enjoyed another beautiful day outside by the pool. Wilmene Puts Tracy's Hand Warmers On For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy relaxed while she wore her hand warmers for one hour this afternoon. Wilmene Puts Tracy's Resting Hand Splints For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Wilmene put Tracy's resting hand splints on for one hour this afternoon, in addition to wearing them for about 8 hours while asleep. We are trying to preserve Tracy's range of motion in her hands, while we wait for her Medicare appeal to resolve. We are noticing her hands, wrists, fingers, shoulders, and chest muscles are getting tighter each day. Please say a prayer that we get Tracy's Botox issues resolved, so she can get back on track soon. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. Grace and Marcus got Tracy seated on the peanut therapy ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises in front of her full-length mirror. Tracy did a good job holding up her head while sitting up tall on the peanut with both feet on balance discs. She works hard resisting Marcus' hand at the back of her neck, keeping her head up as long as she can. She is improving a little bit each day! Marcus always spends at least half an hour stretching and ranging Tracy's major muscle groups during her therapy session. Daily OM : Shifting With The Tide: Energetic Moon ~

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Jimmy's Hot Yoga Practice This Morning At Barkan Hot Yoga In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Jimmy at Barkan Hot Yoga in Ft. Lauderdale. It was hot and humid and packed! Mom is learning the sequence! Now it is time to practice teach! Woot! Woot! Tracy, Wilmene, & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ The girls enjoyed being outside by the pool this afternoon. It was a pretty day, with low humidity. Grace Stretches & Ranges Tracy Hands This Afternoon ~ Grace stretched and ranged Tracy's hands this afternoon. We are still waiting for the results of Tracy's Medicare appeal, so that she can get her Botox. It has been five months since she got Botox (November 16) and her hands and fingers are getting pretty tight. Her pectorals and teres are also getting tighter. Please say a prayer that she can get her much-needed overdue Botox soon. Grace Gives Tracy A Foot Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand massage with scented lotion this afternoon. She really enjoys her foot massages. Tracy, Mom & Dad Watch Arrow & American Idol This Evening ~ Tracy, Mom and Dad watched Arrow and American Idol this evening. The competition on American Idol is heating up among the final four girls. Daily OM : Freeing Yourself: Knowing When To Let Someone Go ~

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's One O'Clock Warm Yoga At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great warm yoga vinyasa practice with Kate this afternoon at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio. The class was packed and the room was toasty. It was just what she needed this afternoon, especially after a challenging Bikram Yoga class yesterday. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy this evening. He started with ranging and stretching all of Tracy's major muscle groups, while she was in the bed. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to the peanut ball, seated in front of the full-length mirror, with her feet on balance disks. Tracy did a great job with trunk and neck control, with Marcus applying light resistance to the back of Tracy's head. Tracy is working really hard, and is doing a good job holding up her head and sitting up tall on the therapy ball. Mom & Dad Get Massages By Emily This Evening ~ Mom and Dad got much-needed massages by Emily this evening. Their shoulders were pretty tensed up, expecially after the recent incidents in Boston at the Marathon. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Two Of Their Favorite Shows : The Voice & Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched two of their favortie shows: The Voice & Dancing With Ths Stars this evening. Great shows and the competition is beginning to heat up! ~ Daily OM : Permanently Parents: The Changing Nest ~

Monday, April 22, 2013 ~ Earth Day ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning At Bikram Yoga Of Boca ~ Mom had a great Bikram Hot Yoga practice with Mia this morning at Bikram Yoga of Boca. It was a tough class, very hot and humid. She held us in the poses for a very long time, and was a stickler for form. Wilmene Does Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Wilmene shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does a great job with her brows. Mom Goes To Boca Nails For A Manicure & Pedicure This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great pedicure and manicure by Cindy at Boca Nails this afternoon. She was way overdue, and it felt good to sit in the massage chair! Grace Gives Tracy A Hand & Foot Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage this afternoon with Be Enchanted body butter. She sure does love her massages. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening With Edson At Bikram Yoga Of Boca ~ Dad had a great class with Edson at Bikram Yoga of Boca. It was hot and humid in the class. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars this evening. It was Stevie Wonder night, and the music was amazing. Daily OM : Together On Earth: Seeing The Bigger Picture ~

Sunday, April 21, 2013 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Go To Tracy's Hippotherapy Session This Morning At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~ Tracy had another good Hippotherapy session this morning with Colleen and Chubby at Sand & Spurs in Pompano Beach. The wind was still pretty strong out at Sand & Spurs, but Tracy did a great job with trunk and head control. She must be getting used to it! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Stop Off At Starbucks On The Way Home ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Grace stopped off at Starbucks for some lattes this afternoon. ~ Grace Gives Tracy A Hand & Foot Massage With Scented Lotion This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage this afternoon while she relaxed in her chair. Tracy, Mom & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Mom and Grace enjoyed sitting outside by the pool this afternoon. What a beautiful day, with lots of sunshine and humidity! Looks like Spring is gone and Summer is already here! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Meet Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff, Uncle Johnny, Vicente, Silvario, Cousins Chip & Eileen, Rose Marie, Anita, & Claire At Matteo's For Aunt Diane's & Rose Marie's Birthday This Evening ~ Everyone had a lot of fun this evening at Matteo's celebrating Aunt Diane's and Rose Marie's birthday! The food and company was excellent. Daily OM : Doing Our Best Work: Roles Of Support ~

Saturday, April 20, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Erika's Hot Yoga Vinyasa Practice This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice this morning with Erika at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Mom had not been to Erika's class in a long time, and boy did it feel good. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a Honey Coconut Facial this morning with Annmarie Gianni Honey Coconut Masque. Tracy really loves her facials; and the masque smells good enough to eat. Mom Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy Session This Afternoon ~ Mom had to cancel Tracy's Physical Therapy session this afternoon, because the boat is fixed and everyone was going to the Ft. Lauderdale Air & Sea Show. The show was fun, although it was not what it could have been since the Blue Angels were not able to come due to the sequestration. The weather cooperated until the last several minutes, when the skies opened out and it thundered and lightninged. Dad and Tracy spent an hour on the boat, waiting for the intense weather to clear. Thank goodness they had a movie on; they were watching Spider Man II. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Smash This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched Smash this evening. It is another one of Mom's favorite shows; hope it doesn't get canceled! Daily OM : 60 Meditations For Greater Happiness: From 60 Minutes For Greater Happiness On-line Course ~

Friday, April 19, 2013 ~Mom Goes To Debra's Hot Vinyasa Practice This Afternoon ~ Mom was glued to CNN this morning, watching the pursuit of the Boston Marathon suspect #2 from 5 in the morning. What a horrible week of events; hopefully they will capture his soon! Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Previous Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched previous episodes of their favorite shows this evening. There is not much on this week, although they watched a lot of CNN and Fox! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Capture Of Suspect #2 This Evening In Watertown ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy watched the capture and take-down of Suspect #2 of the Boston Mrathon Bombing this evening. The state and local law enforcement officials did an amazing job finding and capturing this suspect. Daily OM : Embracing The Disinherited: The Elderly Population ~

Thursday, April 18, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Practice This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice this morning with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. Kate always leads an awesome class; she is so inspirational! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy this evening with Tracy. First, he and Grace transferred Tracy to the peanut therapy ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises in front of the full-length mirror. Tracy did a great job holding up her head against Marcus' resistance. She has her feet resting on balance discs, increasing sensory stimulation through the bottom of her feet. Tracy is working very hard and doing a good job during her Physical Therapy sessions. After her strengthening session, Marcus passively ranges and stretches all of Tracy major muscle groups. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch American Idol This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched American Idol this evening. This season is heating up, with all girls in the finals. Daily OM : Entering Awareness: Finding Our Own Path ~

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Vinyasa Practice This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot and humid Vinyasa practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It had been about 6 weeks since Mom had been to Keri's Wednesday class. It was amazing! Wilmene & Grace Take Tracy Outside By The Pool This Afternoon For Some Sunshine ~ Wilmene and Grace took Tracy outside by the pool for some sunshine and fresh air. It was a beautiful day, and they had a nice time outside listening to music. Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a foot and hand massage this afternoon. She loves her massages, especially the yummy body butter: Be Enchanted! Mom Goes To Bit By Bit Therapeutic Riding Center Board Of Director's Meeting This Evening ~ Mom went to Bit By Bit Board of Director's Meeting this evening at the Pompano Beach Public Works building. It was a very effective board meeting, with five fund raising events on the agenda for this year. Mom, Tracy & Dad Watch The Voice This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched The Voice this evening. It is such a good show, especially with Usher and Shakira, this season's newest judges! ~ Daily OM : Raising Our Consciousness: Stepping Out From Where We Are ~

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Dr. Hecker's Office For Her Annual Skin Check This Morning ~ Mom had her annual skincare check-up this morning with Dr. Hecker. She thought that Mom was very tanned and said she did not want her spending so much time in the sun. Mom does not lay out anymore, and only goes on occasional walks! So, she will wear a UV 50 protection hat, shirt, etc. and wear sunscreen (50+) all the time. Grrr! It's tough to not get sun in sunny Florida, especially in the summertime! Mom Goes To Hot Vinyasa Yoga With Kate This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great hot Vinyasa practice with Kate this afternoon. It was a hot and humid class, and Mom loves Kate! She is one of her favorite yoga instructors! Grace Gives Tracy A Hand & Foot Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage with pretty scented lotion this afternoon. She is using Bath & Body Works Be Enchanted Body Butter! That is one of Mom's favorite scents. So yummy! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy this evening. He started with ranging and stretching all of Tracy's major muscle groups, while she was in the bed. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to the peanut ball, seated in front of the full-length mirror, with her feet on balance disks. Tracy did a great job with trunk and neck control, with Marcus applying light resistance to the back of Tracy's head. Tracy is working really hard, and is doing a good job holding up her head and sitting up tall on the therapy ball. Mom & Tracy Watch Two Of Their Favorite Shows : The Voice & Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Mom and Tracy hung out in her room and watched two of their favortie shows: The Voice & Dancing With Ths Stars this evening.Great shows! ~ Daily OM : Co-Creating With Nature: Conscious Gardening ~

Monday, April 15, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Basic Flow Practice This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Basic Flow with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class, and Mom was able to work on her yoga basics. Ketteline & Wilmene Give Tracy A Manicure This Morning ~ Ketteline and Wilmene gave Tracy a manicure this morning. They used a pretty grape colored polish, to match her toes! ~ Mom & Aunt Diane Relax In The Hot Tub This Afternoon ~ Mom and Aunt Diane relaxed in the Hot Tub this afternoon. It was so hot, and humid too! Mom and Aunt Diane really had a good visit! Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage outside by the pool this afternoon. It was so nice outside, and the grils took full advantage of the beautiful weathe, hanging out all day! Mom & Aunt Diane Participates In A Hay House Webinar With Baron Baptiste This Evening ~ Mom and Aunt Diane participated in an awesome webinar with Baron Baptiste this evening. It was related to his new book, that was just released today! Mom preordered it on her Kindle Cloud Reader, and it is really good. She really loves Baron Baptiste and hopes to do a teacher training with him some day! Aunt Diane & Mom Watch Hawaii Five-O This Evening ~ Aunt Diane and Mom watched this evening's Hawaii Five-O this evening. Jimmy Buffett was a guest star on the show, and it was really good. Daily OM : The Ego: Serving The Higher Self ~

Sunday, April 14, 2013 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Go To Tracy's Hippotherapy Session This Morning At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~ Tracy had another good Hippotherapy session this morning with Colleen and Chubby at Sand & Spurs in Pompano Beach. The wind was still pretty strong out at Sand & Spurs, but Tracy did a great job with trunk and head control. She must be getting used to it! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Stop Off At Starbucks On The Way Home ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Grace stopped off at Starbucks for some lattes this afternoon. ~ Grace Gives Tracy A Hand & Foot Massage With Scented Lotion This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage this afternoon while she relaxed in her chair. Tracy, Mom & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Mom and Grace enjoyed sitting outside by the pool this afternoon. What a beautiful day, with lots of sunshine and humidity! Looks like Spring is gone and Summer is already here! Aunt Diane & Uncle Jeff Come Over For Chinese Food This Evening ~ Aunt Diane and Uncle Jeff came over for Chinese food this evening. It was pretty good, especially since it had been a long time since we had Chinese food. Daily OM : Seasons Of Beauty: Aging Gracefully ~

Saturday, April 13, 2013 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a Honey Coconut Facial this morning with Annmarie Gianni Honey Coconut Masque. Tracy really loves her facials; and the masque smells good enough to eat. Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy Session This Afternoon ~ Dee had to cancel Tracy's Physical Therapy session this afternoon. He had to do some continuing education classes today for his licenses. Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga Of Boca Raton This Morning ~ Mom and Dad went to Ron's Bikram class this morning at Bikram Yoga of Boca Raton. It was a really good class; very hot and humid. Mom enjoys going to Bikram with Dad on Saturdays! Mom & Dad Stop At The Green Market At Royal Palm Plaza In Boca Raton ~ Mom and Dad had a nice time at the Green Market at Royal Palm Plaza. They missed the pasta man, but were able to get some fresh coconut milk served in a coconut. It was just what they needed to rehydrate after their super hot Bikram class. Yummy! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Smash This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched Smash this evening. It is another one of Mom's favorite shows; hope it doesn't get canceled! Daily OM : Getting Unstuck: From Getting Unstuck On-line Course ~

Friday, April 12, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot Vinyasa class this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was so nice to be back in the hood for yoga with the peeps! Ketteline & Wilmene Give Tracy A Pedicure & Manicure This Morning ~ Wilmene and Ketteline gave Tracy a pedicure and manicure this morning. They picked a pretty grape colored polish for her toes. Tracy Was Not Much Into Eating Fresh Fruit Today ~ Tracy was not really interested in chewing her fruit in the Safe Feeder today. She only ate one pouch! Wilmene, Grace, & Tracy Enjoy The Outdoors This Afternoon ~ The girls enjoyed hanging out by the pool this afternoon. It was another pretty day, and they took advantage of the pretty sunshine. Grace Gives Tracy A Hand & Foot Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage with scented lotion this afternoon. She loves her massages! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Flight This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched the movie: Flight this evening. Wow! Dad said it is a real depiction of the many issues plagued by pilots! Daily OM : Creative Cuts: Editing Your Life ~

Thursday, April 11, 2013 ~ Mom Fills In For Wilmene Who Is Off Today ~ Wilmene had a doctor's appointment so Mom filled in with her and Ketteline today. So, that meant no yoga today! Mom is practicing her Karma Yoga instead! Mom Hangs Out In The Hot Tub This Afternoon ~ Mom hung outside in the hot tub while Grace and Tracy enjoyed the sunshine and fresh air. It was a beautiful day! Grace Gives Tracy A Hand & Foot Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage this afternoon outside by the pool. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with neck and trunk control exercises on the peanut therapy ball in front of the full-length mirror. Tracy did a good job working with Marcus, sitting up tall on the peanut. She really enjoys her Physical Therapy sessions with Marcus! Daily OM : Choosing Not To Be A Target: Emotional Attacks ~

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 ~ Dad Leaves Bright & Early This Morning For New York For His Monthly Meeting ~ Dad went to New York very early this morning for his monthly pilot's meeting. He really enjoys his meetings, even if it means leaving the house at 4:30 AM to get there. Mom Goes To Jimmy's Hot Barkan Method Yoga Class This Morning At Barkan Hot Yoga In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom went to Jimmy's Hot Barkan Method yoga class this morning at Barkan Hot Yoga in Ft. Lauderdale. She is learning his sequence for the Teacher Training coming up in June. Mom Meets Judy For Lunch At J. Marks This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great time with Judy at J. Marks this afternoon. They both had Ahi Tuna salads and were they ever delicious! Yummy! Mom couldn't believe it was the first time since she moved to south Florida (7 years) having lunch with a girl friend! Wilmene & Grace Feeds Tracy 11 Fresh Fruit Pouches In Her Safe Feeder This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 11 pouches of fresh fruit in her Safe Feeder this afternoon. She is doing a good job with chewing and swallowing using the Safe Feeder. The little mesh bags really protect her airway, and prevent aspiration. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Nashville This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched one of Mom's favorite shows: Nashville this evening. Daily OM : Knowing Your Food: Eating Close To The Earth ~

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Vinyasa With Kate At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point This Afternoon ~ Mom went to Kate's Hot Vinyasa class at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point this afternoon. She loves Kate's classes. They are the BEST! Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy 3 Fruits I Her Safe Feeder This Afternoon Outside By The Pool ~ Wilmene and Grace fed Tracy 3 fresh fruits in her Safe Feeder this afternoon outside by the pool. She was not really into chewing, so they cut her some slack today. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with stretching and passive range of motion exercises, stretching all of Tracy's major muscle groups while Tracy rested supine in her bed. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to the peanut therapy ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises in front of the full-length mirror. Tracy did a great job resisting Marcus' hand behind her head, using her neck and trunk muscles to stabilize. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Resules This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars: The Results this evening. It was time for Lisa Vanderpump to go home! At least the fans agreed with me! Daily OM : Smoothing Transitions: Ten Steps To Making Change Easy ~

Monday, April 8, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Barkan With Jimmy At Barkan Hot Yoga In Ft. Lauderdale This Morning ~ Mom went to Jimmy's class this morning at Barkan Hot Yoga in Ft. Lauderdale. She is trying to learn his sequence so it will be easy to teach when she takes the Barkan Method Teacher Trainin in June! Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy 7 Pouches Of Fresh Fruit In Her Safe Feeder ThisAfternoon Outside By The Pool ~ Wilmene and Grace fed Tracy 7 pouches of fresh fruit in her Safe Feeder outside by the pool this afternoon. Tracy loves bananas, and is able to eat a half of one in her Safe Feeder. Grace Gives Tracy A Hand & Foot Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage with scented lotion this afternoon. She really enjoys her massages. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars this evening. It is about time for Lisa Vanderpump to go home. Even though she had a terrible week, she really needs to exit, stage left. Daily OM : Effort & Understanding: Having It Easy ~

Sunday, April 7, 2013 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Go To Tracy's Hippotherapy Session This Morning At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~ Tracy had another good Hippotherapy session this morning with Susan and Chubby at Sand & Spurs in Pompano Beach. The wind was still pretty strong out at Sand & Spurs, and Tracy does not enjoy the wind in her face. She tends to put her head down to shield herself from the wind. Despite all the sand blowing, she still managed to have a really good ride. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Stop Off At Starbucks On The Way Home ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Grace stopped off at Starbucks for some lattes this afternoon. ~ Grace Gives Tracy A Hand & Foot Massage With Scented Lotion This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage this afternoon while she relaxed in her chair. Mom & Dad Work On A Letter To Medicare Regarding Tracy's Appeal This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad spent well over three hours working on a letter to Medicare to request an appeal for their denial of Tracy's Botox coverage. Tracy receives Botox every three months for treatment of her upper body spasticity. Please keep your fingers crossed that this appeal is granted so that Tracy can receive the medical care that she needs in a timely fashion. Daily OM : Human Angels: Beings Of Light ~

Saturday, April 6, 2013 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a Honey Coconut Facial this morning with Annmarie Gianni Honey Coconut Masque. Tracy really loves her facials; and the masque smells good enough to eat. Dee Comes To Do Tracy's Physical Therapy Session This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. Wilmene and Dee transferred Tracy to the therapy mat for stretching and range of motion exercises. Dee also massages Tracy's major muscle groups while she is stretched out on the mat. Then it is time for Mom, Dad. Wilmene, and Dee to position Tracy prone on her tummy on the mat for stretching her neck, shoulders, hips, chest, back, etc. Tracy tolerated about 15 minutes prones before she bit the inside of her cheek, so we rolled her supine. Prone is such an intense stretch for Tracy, that she is currently not a fan of this position. She is working really hard during her Physical Therapy sessions with Dee. Daily OM : Make Yourself A Money Magnet: From Make Yourself A Money Magnet On-line Course ~

Friday, April 5, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom was so happy to be able to go to Veronica's Hot Vinyasa class this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Mom loves Veronica's classes! What a great class; it felt so good to sweat! Mom Drives To Lake Worth For Her Monthly Hair Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom had a hair appointment at the Hairnet with Kerri this afternoon. She does such a good job, and Mom has been going to her for almost 7 years! Wow! Emily Comes To Give Mom & Dad Massages This Evening ~ Mom and Dad were way overdue for massages this evening. Emily worked hard to put them both back together! They were a mess! Mom & Dad Watch Touch This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Touch this evening. It is such a good show; what a plot! Mom hopes it is renewed for another season. Daily OM : Playing Your Part: Life Is An Illusion ~

Thursday, April 4, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa class this morning with "Karmic Kate" at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio. Kate always knows just the muscles in need of attention during her practice. Wilmene Feeds Tracy 9 Pouches Of Fresh Fruit In Her Safe Feeder This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 9 pouches of fresh fruit in her Safe Feeder this afternoon. She is doing a good job with chewing and swallowing using the Safe Feeder. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He stretched and ranged all of her major muscle groups while she was in the bed and then it was time to transfer her to the therapy ball for trunk and head control exercises in front of the mirror. Tracy is really maintaining her head control while seated on the peanut ball, with Marcus seated behind her on the therapy bench. She is making incremental improvements, baby steps! Tracy Vomits About Two Ounces This Evening ~ Tracy vomited about two ounces this evening around 8 PM. She appeared to have gagged herself with her bite guard. We have ordered new ones that will fit better; these are stretched out from Tracy playing with them! Mom & Dad Watch Grey's Anatomy & Scandal This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Grey's Anatomy & Scandal this evening. Both shows are always so drama-packed. Daily OM : Physical Bodies On Earth: Spiritual Being - Physical Experience ~

Wednesday, April 3, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Jimmy Barkan's Hot Yoga Class This Morning In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom had another Jimmy Barkan hot yoga class this morning at Barkan Yoga in Ft. Lauderdale. She hated to miss her favorite Keri class at Awaken, but she is trying to learn Jimmy's sequence. A few more weeks and she will have it down pat. She is really enjoying meeting new people at the studio; there are a lot of really nice people! Mom & Grace Take Tracy To Her Appointment With Dr. Hecker This Afternoon ~ Mom and Grace took Tracy to see Dr. Hecker, for her annual dermatology appointment. She did a complete body check for skin cancer. There were three small suspicious looking moles that she decided to remove for analysis. We will keep our fingers crossed and wait and see what the pathology report shows. Mom & Dad Watch Arrow This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched one of Dad's favorite shows: Arrow, this evening. Mom joined the show a little late, and is clueless regarding some of the subplots, and Dad has to fill her in to bring her up to speed. ~ Daily OM : Wanting To Join: Dumbing Yourself Down ~

Tuesday, April 2, 2013 ~Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Class This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to Kate's Hot Vinyasa class this afternoon at Awaken Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class, she always knows just what Mom needs to get her through her day! Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Wilmene did a great job shaping Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. Her eyebrows are so pretty! Wilmene, Tracy & Grace Go Outside On The Patio For Some Fresh Air This Afternoon ~ Wilmene, Tracy and Grace went outside on the patio in the sunshine and fresh air this afternoon. It was a beautiful day, and the humidity is on the rise. Wilmene Feeds Tracy 8 Pouches Of Fruit In Her Safe Feeder This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 8 pouches of fresh fruit this afternoon in her Safe Feeder. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with Tracy on her therapy peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises in front of the full length mirror. Tracy did a good job holding up her head while sitting on the peanut ball. She is really working very hard, especially during her therapy sessions. Marcos ended the session with Tracy in her bed, performing passive range of motion exercises, stretching and ranging all of her major muscles. Mom Goes To Bit-By-Bit Fundraising Committee Meeting This Evening ~ Mom went to the Bit-By-Bit Fundraising Committee meeting this evening at Sand & Spurs. It was a good meeting and they got a lot accomplished. Mom & Dad Watch Body Of Proof This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched one of this season's favorite shows: Body Of Proof! The writers amped it up a couple of notches, and it shows. The plot thickens. Daily OM : The Life Cycle: Bud & Blossom & Beyond ~

Monday, April 1, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Barkan Hot Yoga This Morning In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom had great hot yoga practice Barkan style at Barkan Hot Yoga in Ft. Lauderdale this morning. She is trying to familiarize herself with Jimmy's sequence. Practice, practice, practice! Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy 10 Pouches Of Fresh Fruit In her safe Feeder ~ Wilmene and Grace fed Tracy 10 pouches of fresh fruit in her Safe Feeder this afternoon. She did a good job chewing and swallowing her fruit using the Safe Feeder. Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage using scented body butter this afternoon. Tracy loves her massages. Mom & Dad Watch Castle This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Castle this evening. What a great show! Daily OM : Symbols Of Versatility: Ducks ~