Wednesday, April 30, 2014 ~ Happy Birthday Diane: 70 Years Old! ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Flow Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed; hot, challenging, and steamy! Mom Meets Aunt Diane At Starbucks In Deerfield Beach For Her Birthday ~ Mom met Aunt Diane at Starbucks in Deerfield Beach for her birthday. It was a pretty day, so they sat outside. Mom's Car Gets Totaled On The Way Home From Starbucks This Afternoon ~ Mom was on the way home from Starbucks when she was broadsided by a guy driving a 2013 Honda Civic who made a u-turn right into her. He was going very fast, and pushed her across Federal Highway to the right hand lane from where she started in the left hand lane. Her airbag deployed and the roll bars engaged, It was a good thing that she had the top down, because the roll bars would have gone right through the rag top anyway. The other car ended up flying over the median and spinning several times, ending up on the sidewalk facing North. The Lighthouse Point Police responded as well as the EMS, and transported Mom on a backboard and a C-collar to Broward Health North for evaluation. She had a second degree burn on the inside of her left forearm from the airbag, and her right elbow and neck hurt. The ER doctor ordered a CT scan of her head and neck and also x-rays of her right elbow. Everything was normal. She was very fortunate to have survived this horrific car accident. Mom, Tracy & Dad Meet Aunt Diane, Jeff, Uncle Johnny, Chip & Eileen At The Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club For Diane's Birthday Dinner This Evening ~ Mom got released from the hospital just in time for Diane's birthday dinner that was previously planned for this evening. Everyone was happy to be together after such a close call today. Daily OM : The Soundless Center : Silence Of The Heart ~

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Caprice's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At The Barkan Method In Fort Lauderdale ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice with Caprice this morning at The Barkan Method Hot Yoga Studio in Ft. Lauderdale. She was subbing for Jimmy while he is away in Budapest, doing a teacher training. The heat and humidity was amazing, and the energy was great. Tracy Is Out Of Her Ritalin 5 Mgs Pills ~ Tracy was out of her Ritalin 5 mg pills so she did not receive it this afternoon. We will need to get it refilled this evening. Mom Takes The Yoga Sutras To Key Largo Framery For Repair ~ Mom took the Yoga Sutras to Key largo Framery in Deerfield Beach for repair this afternoon. Mom Has A Nail Appointment At Boca Nails In Boca Raton This Afternoon ~Mom had a manicure and pedicure appointment with Cindy at Boca Nails in Boca Raton. She was way overdue; it had been about a month since her last appointment. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Wilmene transferred Tracy to the therapy bench so Tracy could work on trunk and head control. Tracy did a good job and worked very hard. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to her bed where Marcus performed passive range of motion exercises of Tracy's major muscle groups. Marcus said that Tracy did a really good job with her therapy session this evening, even though she missed her Ritalin this afternoon. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Voice This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched The Voice this evening. The judges are really doing a good job this season; great chemistry and great talent. Daily OM : Information & Inspiration: Roadmaps Of Life ~

Monday, April 28, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Spinning This Morning ~ Mom had a great Spinning class with Jenn Perotta at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club this morning. It was a hot and challenging interval ride; just what she really needed after a stressful weekend. Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Flow With Veronica This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow practice this afternoon with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed; hot and sweaty! Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints Today ~ Tracy has been doing a good job wearing her wrist splints every day for several hours at a time. They are helping to preserve her wrist range of motion and to prevent the formation of contractures. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Dancing With The Stars is getting pretty competitive. It looks like several of the contestants have injuries; the competition is heating up. Daily OM : Clinging To The Core: When Our World Falls Apart ~

Sunday, April 27, 2014 ~ Tracy Has The Day Off From Her Hippotherapy Session This Morning At Bit-By-Bit At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~Tracy had the day off from Hippotherapy today. Susan was still on vacation, so they have another week or so before they resume Tracy's Hippotherapy sessions. Mom, Tracy & Dad Go To St. Ambrose Catholic Church For 6 PM Mass This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to St. Ambrose Catholic Church for 6 PM Mass this evening. It was a really nice Mass. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Revenge & Once Upon A Time This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched Revenge & Once Upon A Time this evening; two of their favorite shows! Both shows are getting a little complicated and really weird. Daily OM : Keeping Things In Perspective: Mountains ~

Saturday, April 26, 2014 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Ron's Bikram Hot Yoga Practice This Morning At Bikram Of Boca Raton ~ Mom & Dad enjoyed Ron's Bikram Hot Yoga practice at Bikram of Boca Raton. Bikram is a great compliment with Vinyasa, and allows for healing and holding the postures. Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical and Massage therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He ranged and stretched Tracy's major muscle groups on the therapy mat, and then it was time for some trunk and head control exercises on the therapy bench. Tracy is doing such a good job during her therapy sessions. Mom, Dad & Tracy Have Fun At The Jimmy Buffett Concert This Evening In West Palm Beach Cruzan Amphitheater ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy had front row seats at the Jimmy Buffett concert this evening at the Cruzan Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. Mom could not believe their seats this time; right up front. Jimmy still has the touch! What a great concert; Jimmy's special guest was Jonathan Edwards and his daughter! Daily OM : Finding The Healing Message In Dis-Ease: From Find The Healing Message In Dis-Ease On-line Course ~

Friday, April 25, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great super hot and sweaty hot yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Mom sure does love her classes. Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints Today For Several Hours ~ Tracy has been doing a good job wearing her wrist splints this week. She has tolerated several hours at a time, which is good for her range of motion and joint preservation. Mom & Dad Go To Houston's For Smoked Salmon Dip This Evening ~ Mom and Dad headed to Houston's in Pompano Beach for smoked salmon dip and a relaxing start to the weekend this evening. It was a beautiful evening with a packed house on the deck. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Hawaii Five-O This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Hawaii Five-O and some of their other favorite shows that they recorded this week. Daily OM : Waiting For Someday: Why Not Now? ~

Thursday, April 24, 2014 ~ Mom & Uncle Johnny Go To Spinning At The Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club With Jenn This Morning ~ Mom and Uncle Johnny had a great spin class with Jenn at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club. The ride was really challenging, and lots of fun. Mom, Tracy & Wilmene Go To The Cleveland Clinic For Tracy's Baclofen Pump Refill This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tracy and Wilmene went to the Cleveland Clinic for an appointment with Dr. Galvez for Tracy's Baclofen pump refill this afternoon. It had been five months since Tracy's last pump refill. They still did not fix the printer, so Mom did not get an actual printout. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy had a good Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. He worked with Tracy on trunk and head control on the peanut therapy ball in front of the mirror. Tracy is really working hard, and making some incremental improvements. Then Marcus and Wilmene transfer Tracy to her bed where he goes through intensive passive range of motion exercises. Marcus is noting an increase range of motion post-botox treatment, especially in Tracy's pectorals, biceps, and wrists. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For Several Hours Today ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for several hours today. She is aleady feeling the positive effects of the Botox. Daily OM : The Wisdom Of Surrender: Resistance Equals Persistance ~

Wednesday, April 23, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Flow Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed; hot, challenging, and steamy! Mom Goes To Lunch With Uncle Johnny At The Palm Beach Yacht Club This Afternoon ~ Mom and Uncle Johnny had fun at lunch at the Palm Beach Yacht Club this afternoon. It is a really cool place, with lots of interesting boats and people. Tracy Starts Her First Dose Of Flagyl 500 Mgs TID This Evening ~ Tracy started her first dose of Flagyl 500 mgs this evening. She will be taking 500 mgs three times a day for ten days. Let's hope that this medication clears up Tracy's recurrent colitis and C-diff. Daily OM : Language Of The Soul : The Paradox Of Spirit ~

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Caprice's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At The Barkan Method In Fort Lauderdale ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice with Caprice this morning at The Barkan Method Hot Yoga Studio in Ft. Lauderdale. She was subbing for Jimmy while he is away in Budapest, doing a teacher training. The heat and humidity was amazing, and the energy was great. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Wilmene transferred Tracy to the therapy bench so Tracy could work on trunk and head control. Tracy did a good job and worked very hard. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to her bed where Marcus performed passive range of motion exercises of Tracy's major muscle groups. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Voice This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched The Voice this evening. The judges are really doing a good job this season; great chemistry and great talent. Daily OM : Before The World Wakes: Morning Meditation ~

Monday, April 21, 2014 ~ Mom & Uncle Johnny Go To Spinning This Morning ~ Mom and Uncle Johnny had a great Spinning class with Jenn Perotta at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club this morning. It was a hot and challenging interval ride; just what they both needed after a stressful week. Mom, Tracy & Wilmene Take Tracy To Dr. Ishaq's Office For Her Six-Month Follow-up Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tracy and Wilmene went to Dr. Ishaq's office for her six-month follow-up appointment. Dr. Ishaq was pleased with Tracy's prolatin and testosterone levels, and wants to keep her medications consistent. She wants Mom to follow-up with her labs in another three to four months. Tracy's Repeat Stool Specimen Analysis Comes Back Positive For C-Diff Again ~ Tracy's stool specimen/culture came back positive for C-Diff once again. Dr. Kohman, Infectious Disease specialist, prescribed another ten days of Flagyl (500 mgs TID). Daily OM : Intention Set In Stone: Prayer Stone Stacks ~

Sunday, April 20, 2014 ~ Happy Easter ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Keri At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a really fun and challenging class. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To The Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club For Easter Brunch This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy met Aunt Diane and Jeff at the yacht club for Easter Brunch this afternoon. It was really nice and they had a nice time. Tracy Has The Day Off From Her Hippotherapy Session This Morning At Bit-By-Bit At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~Tracy had the day off from Hippotherapy today. Susan was still on vacation, so they have another week or so before they resume Tracy's Hippotherapy sessions. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Revenge & Once Upon A Time This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched Revenge & Once Upon A Time this evening; two of their favorite shows! Both shows are getting a little complicated and really weird. Mom & Dad Go In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Mom and Dad relaxed in the hot tub this evening. It sure felt good to chill out in the warm water; just what the doctor ordered! Uncle Johnny Comes By For A Visit This Evening ~ Uncle Johnny returned from Santa Domingo this afternoon, and came by to visit us! We sure did miss him! Daily OM : Keeping Things In Perspective: Mountains ~

Saturday, April 19, 2014 ~ Holy Saturday ~ Mom & Dad Go To Ron's Bikram Hot Yoga Practice This Morning At Bikram Of Boca Raton ~ Mom & Dad enjoyed Ron's Bikram Hot Yoga practice at Bikram of Boca Raton. Bikram is a great compliment with Vinyasa, and allows for healing and holding the postures. Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical and Massage therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He ranged and stretched Tracy's major muscle groups on the therapy mat, and then it was time for some trunk and head control exercises on the therapy bench. Tracy is doing such a good job during her therapy sessions. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To The Easter Vigil Mass At St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy went to the Easter Vigil Mass this evening at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church in Lighthouse Point. Daily OM : The Skinny Thinking Thought Diet: From The Skinny Thinking Thought Diet On-line Course ~

Friday, April 18, 2014 ~ Good Friday ~ Mom Takes The Day Off From Hot Yoga ~ Mom took the day off from Hot Yoga; it was a much-needed rest. Mom & Dad Drive To Palm Beach For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad drove the Beetle convertible to Palm Beach to Al Fresco's for lunch this afternoon. It was really delicious, and the scenery was beautiful. Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints Today For Several Hours ~ Tracy has been doing a good job wearing her wrist splints this week. She has tolerated several hours at a time, which is good for her range of motion and joint preservation. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go For A Ride In Mom's Beetle Convertible This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went for a ride in Mom's Beetle Convertible this evening. This was the first time that Tracy left her wheelchair to ride in the car. She did great, with Dad supporting her head from behind. She really seemed to enjoy the wind blowing in her hair. They stopped off to see Chip and then drove through Starbucks! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Church For Good Friday Services ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy attended Good Friday Simple Service at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church in Lighthouse Point this evening. It was a really nice service. They plan to go to the Easter Vigil Mass tomorrow evening at 8 PM. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Hawaii Five-O This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Hawaii Five-O and some of their other favorite shows that they recorded this week. Daily OM : Shedding Light On Ourselves: Parts That Don't Want To Heal ~

Thursday, April 17, 2014 ~Holy Thursday ~ Mom Goes To Elissa's Hot Flow Yoga Class At The Barkan Method In Boca Raton ~ Mom had a great Hot Flow class with Elissa at the Barkan Method in Boca Raton. It was a challenging class with lots of heat and humidity. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Church This Evening For Holy Thursday Mass ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy had a great Holy Thursday Mass at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church this evening. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For Several Hours Today ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for several hours today. She is aleady feeling the positive effects of the Botox. Daily OM : Releasing & Welcoming: Energetic Sweeping ~

Wednesday, April 16, 2014 ~ MawMaw Leaves For Her Return Flight To Louisiana This Morning ~ MawMaw left with Dad for her return flight to Louisiana this morning. We really enjoyed her visit and hated to see her go! Mom Takes Luca, Luna & Lola For Their Grooming Appointments This Morning ~ Mom took the dogs for their grooming appointments this morninig. It had been since Tracy's birthday, so they were way overdue. Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Flow Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed; hot, challenging, and steamy! Mom & Wilmene Take Tracy To North Broward Medical Center For Labs This Afternoon ~ Mom and Wilmene took Tracy to North Broward Medical Center for her lab tests this afternoon. Mom also dropped off Tracy's stool specimen for recheck. Her labs will be sent to Dr. Ishaq's office for her appointment next Monday. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Wilmene transferred Tracy to the therapy bench so Tracy could work on trunk and head control. Tracy did a good job and worked very hard. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to her bed where Marcus performed passive range of motion exercises of Tracy's major muscle groups. He is coming this evening, because tomorrow begins the Lenten Triduum and Mom, Dad and Tracy want to go to Church. Daily OM : As The Day You Were Born : Being Naked ~

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Debra's Yin Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. The heat and humidity was amazing, and the energy was very restorative. Mom Takes MawMaw To Her Hair Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom took MawMaw to her hair appointment this afternoon. She is getting ready to return to Independence tomorrow morning. Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints For Several Hours Today ~ Tracy seems looser already since her Botox injections. She wore her splints for several hours today. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Wilmene transferred Tracy to the therapy bench so Tracy could work on trunk and head control. Tracy did a good job and worked very hard. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to her bed where Marcus performed passive range of motion exercises of Tracy's major muscle groups. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Voice This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched The Voice this evening. The judges are really doing a good job this season; great chemistry and great talent. Daily OM : Women's Support: Becoming Our Own Role Models ~

Monday, April 14, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Jenna's Hot Flow Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Flow Yoga practice with Jenna at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was hot, humid, and a challenging flow. Just what Mom needed after taking yesterday off! Mom, Wilmene, & Tracy Drive To Doral For Tracy's Botox Appointment With Dr. Rubin This Afternoon ~ Dad met us at Dr. Rubin's office in Doral where she received 400 units of Botox this afternoon. She received 500 units less than normally, thanks to the Medicare guideline changes. Dr. Rubin injected both of Tracy's pectorals and her right biceps and finger flexors. Next time, we will order Botox (500 units) from Canada and bring it with us. Mom, Dad, Tracy, & MawMaw Watch The Voice This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching The Voice this evening. The competition is really getting fierce. Daily OM : Where The Soul Is: Finding The Place You Belong ~

Sunday, April 13, 2014 ~ Tracy Has The Day Off From Her Hippotherapy Session This Morning At Bit-By-Bit At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~Tracy had the day off from Hippotherapy today because Susan is away. We will be back to our routine soon. Mom Helps Darlene With Tracy's Morning Routine Today ~ Wilmene had the day off, so Mom helped Darlene with Tracy's morning routine. Mom, Dad Tracy, MawMaw, Aunt Diane, Jeff, Cousin Michelle, Bill & Todd Go On The Boat This Afternoon ~ Everyone had a fun time on the boat this afternoon. The weather cleared up around 4 PM, so they had a late afternoon cruise up and down the Intracoastal Waterway. It was very relaxing and a lot of fun! Jeff brought all of the food, platters from Publix. It was really delicious. Mom, Dad, MawMaw & Tracy Watch Revenge This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, MawMaw and Tracy watched Revenge this evening; one of their favorite shows! It is getting really complicated and a little weird! Daily OM : Removing Obstructions: Allowing Our Light To Shine ~

Saturday, April 12, 2014 ~ Mom & Rene' Leave Costa Rica For Miami This Morning ~ Mom and Rene' caught their shuttle to the San Jose' airport this morning after spending some time with their friends at breakfast. They were so sad to say goodbye to their groupies. Hopefully they will stay connected via Facebook. Mom & Rene' Have A Great Flight Home ~ Thank you Dad for getting Mom and Rene' first class tickets on their return flight home. It was so nice to be able to relax and have dinner on the flight home. Mom Is So Happy To See Dad At The Airport After Customs & Agriculture ~ Mom was so happy to see Dad once they cleared customs and agriculture. Dad and Mom helped Rene' get her return ticket to Pensacola and they hit I-95 for the ride home. Mom Is So Happy To See Tracy & MawMaw This Evening ~ Mom was so happy to see Tracy and MawMaw this evening. It has been a very long and rewarding week full of personal growth and fun! Claire Comes For A Short Visit This Evening ~ Claire came to have dinner and stay with us this evening. It was a short visit, but we really enjoyed it just the same. It had been since 2008 since we have seen Claire. She looks amazing! Daily OM : Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life: From Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life On-line Course ~

Friday, April 11, 2014 ~ Mom Goes On The Canopy & Zip-Lining Tour This Morning ~ Mom had the greatest time during her canopy and zip-lining tour. She did eight zip-lines, one going backwards. It was the best time ever! Rene' went to the volcano tour, which was clouded over and unable to visualize. They both had a great morning communing with nature. Mom & Rene' Go To The Practical Test For The Level 2-3 Teacher Training This Afternoon ~ Mom and Rene' had a great Level 2-3 Hot Vinyasa practical exam. Mom's group got the Second Vinyasa and rocked it out. It was great and such a relief to get it over with first. Mom & Rene' Go To Graduation This Evening ~ Graduation was amazing, and the fire ceremony was incredible. The Drum Circle was a lot of fun too. What a beautiful moon and sky! Mom and Rene' hated to pack their bags for their return trip home tomorrow. Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints Today For Several Hours ~ Tracy has been doing a good job wearing her wrist splints this week. She has tolerated several hours at a time, which is good for her range of motion and joint preservation. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Hawaii Five-O This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Hawaii Five-O and some of their other favorite shows that they recorded this week. Daily OM : Revenge: A Different Approach To Anger ~

Thursday, April 10, 2014 ~ Mom & Rene' Are Enjoying Their Meditation, Hot Vinyasa & Satsung In Costa Rica ~ Mom and Rene' are into the routine now and enjoying their retreat time in Costa Rica. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He worked with Tracy on the peanut therapy ball, while Tracy performed her head and trunk control/strengthening exercises. Marcus applies some resistance on the back of Tracy's head while she pushes back on his hand to stabilize her head. She is really developing her head and trunk control, by strengthening her neck and trunk muscles. After the strengthening portion of her session, Tracy gets passive range of motion stretching by Marcus while relaxing in her bed. Marcus stated that Tracy's right shoulder seemed tight, and that Tracy winced when he stretched and ranged her right shoulder. Mom's Group Does A Great Job With The Fifth Vinyasa This Evening ~ Tonight was the group's practice session during Hot Vinyasa and they rocked the Fifth Vinyasa! It is the most challenging and complicated, and they did an awesome job! Wonder which one they will get for their text tomorrow evening. Daily OM : Compelled To Create: Embracing Your Muse ~

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 ~ Mom & Rene' Wake Up At 5 AM To The Sound Of Roosters & Birds ~ Mom and Rene' are getting used to waking up to the sound of roosters and birds again this morning. They unfortunately are not getting used to the evening street noises such as the dogs barking and the trucks downshifting. They will try their earplugs and Ipods this evening. Mom & Rene' Have The Entire Day Off To Go To The Hot Springs In The Rain Forest ~ Mom and Rene' had a great day relaxing in the hot springs today. The bus ride was long, about two and a half hours, but the quick stops at the soda stops helped a lot. The hot springs were amazing, so relaxing and just what they needed today. Tracy & Wilmene Spend Some Time Outside By The Pool In The Sunshine ~ Tracy and Wilmene spent some quality time outside by the pool in the sunshine. It was a little on the cool side, but all in all, a pretty day! Tracy, MawMaw & Tracy Are Enjoying Spending Their Time Together ~Everyone is enjoying hanging out together while Mom is away in Costa Rica. MawMaw is really doing a good job keeping Tracy and Dad company. Mom Finds A Phone And Calls Dad This Evening ~ Mom was so excited to talk to Dad this evening. She has been using the app ~ Whatsapp! It is so great to be able to talk on the phone, especially after four days away! Daily OM : Promoting The Positive : Negative Pull ~

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 ~ Happy Anniversary Kathy Sue & Frank ~ Dad Takes Luca To Dr. Stevens At Acacia Animal Hospital To Get His Stitches Out This Morning ~ Dad took Luca to Dr. Stevens at Acacia Animal Hospital to get his stitches removed from his right rear paw. We sure hope that this soft tissue sarcoma is not going to return. Fingers crossed1 Mom & Rene' Wake Up At 5 AM To The Serenading Of Roosters & Birds ~ Mom and Rene' always woke up earlier than their alarm, because the roosters starting crowing around 5 AM, and then the birds would start chirping and singing. There are no televisions or wifi in the room, so they were able to get some quality rest each night. Mom & Rene' Have A Full Day Of Meditation, Hot Vinyasa, & Clinics Today At Pura Vida In Costa Rica ~ Mom and Rene' had a full day of Mediation, Hot Vinyasa practice (two 90-minute classes a day) and evening Satsung. Mom was able to squeeze in a hot stone massage, which was heavenly. Rene' had a Body Talk which turned into two and a half hours from one hour! Aunt Diane Takes MawMaw To The Hairdressers This Afternoon ~ Aunt Diane took MawMaw to her hair appointment this afternoon. After her appointment, they had brunch at the Red Fox Diner. Thank you Aunt Diane for covering for me. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Phystical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He worked with Tracy on the peanut therapy ball, while Tracy performed her head and trunk control/strengthening exercises. Marcus applies some resistance on the back of Tracy's head while she pushes back on his hand to stabilize her head. She is really developing her head and trunk control, by strengthening her neck and trunk muscles. After the strengthening portion of her session, Tracy gets passive range of motion stretching by Marcus while relaxing in her bed. Marcus and Tracy are really lookng forward to next Monday when Tracy will finally get her Botox. Daily OM : The Ultimate Authority: Using Our Own Minds ~

Monday, April 7, 2014 ~ Mom & Rene' Go On The Waterfall Gardens Tour This Morning With Their Group ~ Mom and Rene' went on the Waterfall Gardens tour with their group this morning. It was absolutely beautiful; what a heavenly place. There is so much healing energy in waterfalls. Mom loved every minute of it. Mom & Rene' Have Another Busy Day Of Meditation, Yoga & Satsung ~ Mom and Rene' enjoyed another full day of Meditation, Hot Vinyasa and Satsung! They are really enjoying the herbal gardens, beautiful suroundings and views, and the delicious food. Just what the doctor ordered. Mom was selected to be a team captain, so she is doubly excited! She is hoping her team is her Level 1 colleagues. Tracy, MawMaw & Dad Watch The Voice & The National Championships This Evening ~ Tracy, Dad and MawMaw watched The Voice & The National Championships this evening. MawMaw loves both, so they had the night planned out! Daily OM : Demolishing Anger's Walls: Resentment ~

Sunday, April 6, 2014 ~ Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga With Cheryl This Morning At Boca Bikram ~ Dad had a great Bikram Hot Yoga practice with Cheryl at Boca Bikram this morning. He was well overdue for his yoga fix. Tracy Has The Day Off From Her Hippotherapy Session This Morning At Bit-By-Bit At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~Tracy had the day off from Hippotherapy today, since Mom is in Costa Rica. We will be back on schedule in a few weeks. Mom & Rene' Go To Orientation This Morning At Pura Vida Resort & Spa ~ Mom and Rene' started their week of yoga teacher training and retreat. Mom & Rene' Have Their First Hot Vinyasa Yoga Class This Morning In Lila Hall ~ Mom and Rene' had their first Hot Vinyasa Yoga practice in Lila Hall this morning. What a cool place to have a yoga class, overlooking the Alaquela Valley! Mom Has Her First Yoga Teacher Training Clinic This Afternoon In Ananda Hall ~ Mom was excited to have her first Yoga teacher Training Clinic this afternoon in Ananda Hall. It was great meeting and getting to know the fellow trainees. Mom & Rene' Enjoy Dinner In The Dining Hall This Evening ~ Mom and Rene' enjoyed the delicious Ayrvedic food cooked by local chefs on the premises! The soups were especially delish! Mom & Rene' Have Their First Satsung This Evening In Ananda Hall ~ It was so much fun sitting around learning the Yoga History with friends. Mom really does love this stuff. MawMaw, Dad & Tracy Watch Revenge This Evening ~ MawMaw, Dad and Tracy watched Revenge this evening; one of their favorite shows! It is getting really complicated and a little weird! Daily OM : Life As It Is: Making Life Work For You ~

Saturday, April 5, 2014 ~ Mom, Dad, & Rene' Leave For Miami International Airport For Their Flight To Costa Rica This Afternoon ~ Dad drove Mom and Rene' to the Miami International Airport for their 12:25 flight to San Jose', Costa Rica. They had a nice flight, and arrived on time, where they met Jenny from Pura Vida holding a sign with their names on it. Mom always wanted to have her name posted on a sign at the airport. They met Melissa and Andrew and Susie and Lisa Marie, also going to the Yoga Teacher Training at Pura Vida. It was so good to see Mel and Andrew; it had been since last summer ~ Level I Yoga Teacher Training. When they arrived at Pura Vida Resort and Spa, they got checked into their A-frame house (#302). The resort is so pretty, with wholistic gardens all around. Mom and Rene' found Margarita, Simon, Stephanie, Christina, and Megan at the pool. Mom and Rene' checked out the spa schedule, and signed up for some treatments. This is going to be a fun and busy week. Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical and Massage therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He ranged and stretched Tracy's major muscle groups on the therapy mat, and then it was time for some trunk and head control exercises on the therapy bench. Tracy is doing such a good job during her therapy sessions. Dad & MawMaw Hang Out With Tracy This Evening ~ Dad and MawMaw hung out with Tracy this evening, while Mom and Rene' are away! Daily OM : 8 Weeks To Nutritional Wellness: From 8 Weeks To Nutritional Wellness On-line Course ~

Friday, April 4, 2014 ~Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Flow Yoga Practice This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great hot flow yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She really does depend on her daily yoga practice! Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints Today For Several Hours ~ Tracy has been doing a good job wearing her wrist splints this week. She has tolerated several hours at a time, which is good for her range of motion and joint preservation. Rene' Arrives From Pensacola This Afternoon ~ Rene' arrived in Miami this evening from Pensacola. Dad picked her up and is bringing her home; some of the benefits of working at the airport. Mom, Dad, Rene' & MawMaw Have Dinner From Bonefish Mac's This Evening ~ Mom, Dad Rene' and MawMaw enjoyed dinner from Bonefish Mac's! It has become a tradition when MawMaw comes to visit. Mom & Rene' Finish Packing Their Suitcases For Costa Rica This Evening ~ Mom and Rene' finished packing for Costa Rica this evening. They are so excited they can hardly wait. Mom, MawMaw, Rene', Dad & Tracy Watch Hawaii Five-O This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Hawaii Five-O and some of their other favorite shows that they recorded this week. Daily OM : Messengers From The Wilderness: Weeds ~

Thursday, April 3, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Candace's Class At The Barkan Method In Boca Raton This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Candace at the Barkan Method of Boca Raton. It was just what she needed before she leaves for Costa Rica with Rene' Saturday morning! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He worked with Tracy on the peanut therapy ball, while Tracy performed her head and trunk control/strengthening exercises. Marcus applies some resistance on the back of Tracy's head while she pushes back on his hand to stabilize her head. She is really developing her head and trunk control, by strengthening her neck and trunk muscles. After the strengthening portion of her session, Tracy gets passive range of motion stretching by Marcus while relaxing in her bed. Marcus stated that Tracy's right shoulder seemed tight, and that Tracy winced when he stretched and ranged her right shoulder. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Why oh why are all of Mom and Dad's favorite shows on the same evening? So ridiculous. Parenthood, Scandal, Grey's Anatomy, Suits, etc. Daily OM : The Creation Ground Of Experience: Thoughts ~

Wednesday, April 2, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Flow Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed; hot, challenging, and steamy! Keri is such a creative yoga instructor! Tracy & Wilmene Spend Some Time Outside By The Pool In The Sunshine ~ Tracy and Wilmene spent some quality time outside by the pool in the sunshine. It was a little on the cool side, but all in all, a pretty day! MawMaw Arrives This Evening From Louisiana For A Two-Week Visit While Mom Is Away ~ MawMaw arrived from Louisiana this evening with Dad. She will be staying with us for two weeks, to help Dad and keep him company while Mom is away in Costa Rica. Mom, Dad, Tracy, & MawMaw Go To The Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club For Pasta Night This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and MawMaw enjoyed Pasta Night this evening at the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club1 Mom, Dad, MawMaw & Tracy Watch NCIS This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, MawMaw and Tracy watched NCIS & NCIS LA this evening. Then Mom managed to stay awake long enough to watch Nashville too! What a great show! One of Mom's favorites! Daily OM : An Inner Choice : Peace ~

Tuesday, April 1, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Jimmy's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At The Barkan Method In Fort Lauderdale ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice this morning at the Barkan Method in Fort Lauderdale. The heat and humidity was amazing, and the energy was through the roof. Mom is really getting excited about her upcoming Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training! Rene' arrives Friday and Maw Maw arrives Wednesday! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Wilmene transferred Tracy to the therapy bench so Tracy could work on trunk and head control. Tracy did a good job and worked very hard. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to her bed where Marcus performed passive range of motion exercises of Tracy's major muscle groups. He commented that Tracy was tight, could be due to the fact that her last Botox was last June. We have an appointment on April 14th for Dr. Rubin to inject 400 units (500 units less than her normal dose). Dad Returns From DC This Evening ~ Dad returned from his meeting in DC this evening. He said he had a nice time with Tiffany, Chris, David and Becky last evening. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Voice This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched The Voice this evening. The judges are really doing a good job this season; great chemistry and great talent. Daily OM : Physical Intuitiveness: The Body Is Natural ~