Friday, August 31st, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga! Tania joined her; what a great surprise! It was her first time doing Bikram in Lighthouse Point. She did great! Mom, Tania, Felicia & Tracy Watch The HBO COMA Documentary ~ Mom, Tania, Felicia and Tracy watched the documentary on COMA that they tivoed. It was an hour and a half long documentary following four traumatic brain injury patients who were treated at the Center for Head Injury at the JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. Tracy Has Her Hippotherapy Lesson At Bit By Bit At 5:30 PM ~ Tracy had her hippotherapy lesson with Susan at Bit By Bit at 5:30 PM. She seemed a little tired but was sitting up tall in the saddle with Dad and Susan supporting her. Every day, Tracy seems a little bit stronger! Both Sanddollar and Tracy are working realyl hard during their lesson. Sanddollar really enjoys her reward: a juicy red apple at the end of the session. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch The US Open ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched the US Open tennis! It was great to see some new names and faces amongst the famous ones such as Federer, Roddick, and Nadal! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to our good friend Emil's visit. He will be visiting us from September 1st to the 9th. Uncle Mike and Aunt Cheryl are also planning to visit us for a long weekend in October. We can't wait to see them. Daily OM: Earth Living : Following Nature's Cycles!

Thursday, August 30th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Get Her Annual Physical This Morning ~ Mom went to a new doctor, Dr. Zahid Qureshi, an internist, this morning to get her annual physical exam. All her blood work, her EKG, and her mammogram were normal. Mom's heart rate was 48! The doctor wants to repeat her EKG in 6 months, but was not too alarmed by her low resting heart rate. It is usually a sign of aerobic fitness! Tracy, Tania, Felicia, & Mom Meet Nana & Uncle Johnny At The Boca Museum ~ Tracy, Tania, Felicia, & Mom met Nana and Uncle Johnny at the Boca Raton Museum of Art this afternoon. It was their first time (Nana and Johnny had been there before) and everyone enjoyed the wide variety of art on display. After the museum, everyone gathered at Starbucks for chai tea lattes and scones. Dee Comes To Give Tracy A Massage ~ Dee gave Tracy a much-deserved massage this afternoon. He thought that she felt really loose despite her Baclofen dosage reduction to 198 micrograms per day yesterday. Tracy really loves her massages by Dee. Emil is coming to visit us next week, and we know he will be giving Tracy a massage while he is here too! We can't wait to see him! Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening at 6:30 PM. This is the third night in a row! He is really enjoying his practice. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch LSU vs. Mississippi State Football Game ~ Tonight is the first LSU football game of the season; LSU vs Mississippi State in Mississippi. We all know where the Anzalones will be at 8 PM! (In front of the television, of course!) Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to our good friend Emil's visit. He will be visiting us from September 1st to the 9th. Uncle Mike and Aunt Cheryl are also planning to visit us for a long weekend in October. We can't wait to see them. Daily OM: No Hard Edges : Creating Space In The Body!

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. The class was packed with more than thirty participants/students. Tracy, Tania, Felicia, Mom & Luca Sit Outside On The Patio ~ Tracy, Tania, Felicia, Mom and Luca sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the sunshine and light breeze. It was a nice day with lots of sunshine! Luca Gets A Much-needed Bath This Afternoon ~ Mom gave Luca a much-needed bath this afternoon. He sure does smell better now! Tracy Goes To Dr. Alberico To Get Her Baclofen Dosage Lowered ~ Tracy went to Dr. Alberico this afternoon at 3 PM to get her Baclofen dosage reduced from 237 to 198 micrograms per day! Please pray that we are able to turn the pump off and eventually remove it some day soon. We plan to return next Wednesday for another adjustment. Nana & Uncle Johnny Come Over For A Visit ~ Nana and Uncle Johnny surprised us with a visit this afternoon. It is always so nice to see them. Nana and Tracy watched the Opening Ceremonies of the US Open that Mom tivoed for them. Mom Gives Tracy About One And A Half Ounces Of Vanilla Yogurt ~ Mom gave Tracy about one and a half ounces of Activia Vanilla Yogurt this afternoon. She did a good job manipulating her tongue and swallowing the yogurt. Mom gave Luca a little vanilla yogurt with his monthly Sentinel flavor tab. He loves yogurt too! Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening at 6:30 PM. This is the second night in a row. He is really enjoying his practice. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch The US Open ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched the second round of the US Open this evening. Tracy was rooting for Serena, her idol! Thank goodness she won. Mom likes Isner from the University of Florida. He is a Speech Communications major. Now why can't Tracy have a speech therapist that looks like him! WooHoo! Talk about motivation! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to our good friend Emil's visit. He will be visiting us from September 1st to the 9th. Uncle Mike and Aunt Cheryl are also planning to visit us for a long weekend in October. We can't wait to see them. Daily OM: Present In The Progression : Letting Life Unfold!

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Get Her Annual Screening Mammogram ~ Mom went to Deerfield to get her annual routine mammogram this morning. She has her annual physical exam this Thursday at 10:30 AM. Mom Works On Her Health Education Certification Continuing Education Requirements ~ Mom spent some time today working on her certification requirements for her Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). She read ten articles and completed the post-article questions. Dee Gives Tracy A Much-needed Massage & Physical Therapy ~ Dee came over and gave Tracy a massage this afternoon at 2 PM. He and Tania got Tracy straddled on the peanut ball for thirty minutes to practice trunk and head control. They put her riding helmet on as well as her soft cervical collar so that she could simulate being on Sanddollar. Tracy did a good job and worked hard to keep her head up. Next, Mom, Dee, and Tania got Tracy prone on her knees over the peanut on the mat. Tracy did a great job picking up her head in this position and turning it to the left and the right. She was wide awake and working very hard. Tracy tolerated about fifteen minutes on her knees, bearing weight through her hips. Last, Dee and Tania got Tracy in long sitting position on the mat. Tracy leaned on Dee for support and then Dee positioned Tracy's elbows on the mat so that she could weight bear through her shoulders. Tracy is getting a lot stronger, since Dr. Alberico has lowered her Baclofen. Mom Gives Tracy About Four Or Five Baby Teaspoons Of Peach Yogurt ~ Mom gave Tracy about four or five baby teaspoons of Activia peach flavored yogurt this afternoon. Tracy seemed to enjoy it, moving it around in her mouth and eventually swallowing it. The goal is to give Tracy a little each day. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening at 6:30 PM. He is really enjoying his practice. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to our good friend Emil's visit. He will be visiting us from September 1st to the 9th. Daily OM: Exploring An Alternate Universe : What Makes People Tick!

Monday, August 27th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga at 9:15 AM this morning. It was a great class and always a great way to start the week! Felicia Gives Tracy Another Manicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy another manicure. The color of the week is a Fall bronze. Mom Gets A Pedicure & A Manicure ~ Mom went to Boca Nails to get a much-needed pedicure and a manicure. She bought some new colors for Tracy in shimmery mauve and shimmery chianti. So hot! Mom, Uncle Johnny, Nana, Aunt Diane & Tracy Go To Spinning In Coral Springs ~ Mom, Uncle Johnny, Nana, Aunt Diane and Tracy went to Spinning in Coral Springs. It was a great class taught by Jason! He played two of Tracy's favorite Dave Matthews Band's songs: Crash and The Space Between! Our good friends, Debbie and Doctor Rand thought Tracy looked really good since they saw her last. Dr. Rand had not seen Tracy for at least six months. Dad Goes To The Broward County Republican Executive Committee Meeting ~ Dad went to the Broward County Republican Executive Committee meeting this evening in Ft. Lauderdale. Cousin Chip is the Chairman and presided over the meeting. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to our good friend Emil's visit. He will be visiting us from September 1st to the 9th. Daily OM: A Mindful Progression : Meditation With Mala Beads!

Sunday, August 26th, 2007 ~ Mom, Dad, Joan, & Tracy Go To Hippotherapy In Parkland At Bit By Bit ~ Tracy had another great hippotherapy session with Susan and Sanddollar at Bit By Bit in Parkland. Tracy was a little sleepier today since she did not get much sleep last night. Susan still wants Tracy to wear the soft cervical collar to provide some extra neck support while Tracy is on Sanddollar. Tracy does not care much for the collar, but seems to get used to it after a while. Susan changed Tracy's Friday evening lesson to 5:30 PM from 3:30 PM. This will make things a little easier for Dad, who drives all the way from Miami to Parkland. Mom, Dad, Aunt Diane, Nana, & Tracy Go Swimming In The Pool ~ Mom and Dad got Tracy in the pool on her new floating lounge chair while Nana and Aunt Diane enjoyed the 88 degree water as well. Tracy really seems to enjoy her new chair and the warm water is very therapeutic. She tolerated over an hour in the pool. Nana did her water aerobics while Aunt Diane relaxed under a palm tree. Uncle Johnny joined us after his Masses in Pahokee. Mom & Dad Grill (You Guessed It): Tilapia ~ Mom and Dad grilled fresh tilapia two different ways: Malibu Spicey and Italian Rosemary style. Dad steamed zucchini and yellow squash and they ate outside under the almost full moon. It was a beautiful evening with a refreshing breeze. We discovered that we weren't the only ones eating under the moon and stars: the mosquitoes were hungry too! Aunt Diane got eaten alive! We all know she is the sweet one of the bunch! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to our good friend Emil's visit. He will be visiting us from September 1st to the 9th. Daily OM: A Magical Potion : Morning Dew!

Word Of The Week: SERENITY! Affirmation Of The Week ~ "Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardship as the pathway to peace." ~ Reinhold Niebuhr Goal Of The Week: "I can relax into my natural Well-being!" ~ The Teachings of Abraham Quote of the Week: "God, Give me the courage to love with an open heart." ~ India.arie Song of the Week: Intro: Loving Interlude Lyrics by India.arie Featured Website of the Week: Bikramlighthousepoint.com

Saturday, August 25th, 2007 ~ Mom, Dad, Aunt Diane & Uncle Johnny Go To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom, Dad, Aunt Diane and Uncle Johnny went to 10 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. The studio was packed and Vene' taught another great class! Mom, Dad, & Felicia Get Tracy On The Tilt Table For An Hour & 15 Minutes ~ Tracy did a good job tolerating an hour and fifteen minutes on the tilt table this afternoon. She got as high as 60 degrees for ten minutes with her vital signs remaining stable. Dad wrapped Tracy's lower extremities to facilitate venous return. The plan is to get Tracy on the tilt table on Tuesdays and Saturdays! Mom, Dad & Tracy Go To Mass ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to 5:30 PM Mass at St. Ambrose Church in Deerfield. The sermon and readings emphasized earning your admission to Heaven by being close to Jesus on earth. Mom & Dad Make Tusxan White Bean Soup & Arugula Salad ~ Mom and Dad made some Tuscan White Bean Soup and fresh Arugula Salad. It was really good. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Take Luca For A Walk ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy took Luca for a walk around the neighborhood. It was a nice night with low humidity and a comfortable breeze. Luca is doing much better with his leash walking. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to our good friend Emil's visit. He will be visiting us from September 1st to the 9th. Daily OM: A Mindful Progression : Meditation With Mala Beads!

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007 ~ Tracy's Back At NSU For Speech Therapy! ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. Lan taught a great class! Tracy's Lab Test Results Are All Normal ~ We are pleased to hear that Tracy's lab tests from Tuesday all came back normal. Apparently her nausea and vomiting must be related to the change in her Baclofen dosage. Tracy returns to Dr. Alberico next Wednesday for another dosage adjustment. Tracy Gets A Manicure & A Pedicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a much-needed manicure and pedicure. She sure does an awesome job! Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy With Nadia At NSU ~ Tracy had her first Speech Therapy session of the new semester today at Nova Southeastern at 3 PM. Tracy and her new student Nadia spent the hour getting to know one another. Tracy and Nadia really seemed to hit it off! Nadia showed Tracy some pictures from the fashion magazines and she asked her some specific questions about them. Then it was time to look at the fall designer fashion line up on Style.com. Wow! They sure have some wild looking fashions for the fall. Dr. Lowe spent some time with Tracy, getting her to vocalize sounds. Tracy did a good job mimicking sounds, especially "ahh"! She had a harder time with "eee" and "ooh"! We will continue to work on these sounds throughout the semester. Tracy does not have Speech Therapy at Nova next week, but will resume her sessions the following week. Tracy Gets A Massage & Physical Therapy With Dee ~ Tracy got a much-needed massage with Dee this afternoon. He said that Tracy's flexibility has improved since her Baclofen dosage was lowered a week ago. He thought Tracy seemed a lot more awake and alert. After her massage, Dee worked a little on Tracy's head control. He plans to increase his physical therapy sessions to twice a week with Tracy; Tuesdays at 2 PM and Thursdays at 6 PM. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening. He really enjoys his class and has been going about three times a week since April 5th. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to our good friend Emil's visit. He will be visiting us from September 1st to the 9th. Daily OM: Translating Our Feelings : Are You Excited Or Scared?

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. Vene' taught an awesome class! Tracy, Mom, Felicia, Tania, Nana & Uncle Johnny Go To See El Cantante At The Movies ~ The gang went to see El Cantante, the biopic of Hector LaVoe's life with Marc Antony and Jennifer Lopez. Hector LaVoe was a Latino singer known for his salsa style. He immigrated to the Bronx from Puerto Rico in the 1960s. Mom, Uncle Johnny, & Nana Go To Starbucks For A Chai Tea Latte ~ Mom, Nana, and Uncle Johnny made a quick stop at Starbucks in Pompano for a chai tea latte. Tania Gives Tracy A Mini Foot Massage ~ Tania gave Tracy a mini foot massage with scented lotion this evening. Tracy loves her foot massages. Tracy Spends Two Hours On The CPM Machine ~ Tracy spent two hours ranging her right hip and hamstring on the CPM machine. She really seems to relax and enjoy her stretching sessions on the CPM. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to our good friend Emil's visit. He will be visiting us from September 1st to the 9th. Daily OM: An Inner Choice : Peace!

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007 ~ Mom Gets Fasting Blood Tests ~ Mom went to the outpatient lab this morning to get her fasting routine blood tests drawn in preparation for her annual physical exam on August 30th. Tracy Gets A Massage & Physical Therapy With Dee ~ Tracy got a much-needed massage with Dee this afternoon. After her massage, he and Tania worked with Tracy on the peanut ball. Dee sat behind Tracy while she sat straddled on the peanut. He worked with Tracy's head and trunk control, in an effort to strengthen her neck and trunk muscles. Tracy was a little lethargic today, most likely related to her nausea and vomiting over the past several days. Several times during her session, Tracy looked like she was about to vomit but Tania talked her out of it. Mom & Tania Take Tracy To North Broward Medical Center Outpatient Department For Tests ~ Dad spoke to Dr. Williams about Tracy's recurrent nausea and vomiting and she ordered some blood tests, a urinalysis and an abdominal x-ray on Tracy. The staff at NBMC were very cooperative and they were done within two hours. We are waiting to get her test results back from the doctor. Mom Reschedules Tracy's Appointment With Dr. Alberico ~ Mom rescheduled Tracy's appointment with Dr. Alberico to get her Baclofen pump dosage reduced. She will return next Wednesday at 3 PM if she is feeling better. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening. He really enjoys his class and has been going about three times a week since April 5th. Mom, Tracy & Luca Hang Out ~ Mom, Tracy and Luca hung out in the family room this evening looking at catalogues. Everyone was pretty tired from their stressful day at the hospital. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to our good friend Emil's visit. He will be visiting us from September 1st to the 9th. Daily OM: Divine Feminine Force : Shakti!

Monday, August 20th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a great class and just what the doctor ordered after a busy weekend and a great way to start off the week! Tracy Still Appears Nauseous ~ Tracy still seems to be experiencing some nausea. She looked like she was going to vomit several times throughout the day but Felicia was able to talk her out of it. Mom recommended that we decrease Tracy's Ritalin since her Baclofen has been significantly reduced. She is a lot more awake with the lower Baclofen dose, thus requiring less Ritalin. We will see how this goes. Tracy Relaxes Most Of The Day ~ Tracy took full advantage of her day off to catch up on her beauty sleep. She rested most of the day in her chair in the family room. Tania Gives Tracy A Mini Foot Massage ~ Tania gave Tracy a mini foot massage this afternoon. Tracy really enjoys her feet massaged. Guess it runs in the family! Mom, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, & Nana Go To Spinning ~ Mom, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane and Nana went to Spinning in Coral Springs. Jason gave another awesome class! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it! Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Monday Night Football While Tracy Was On The CPM Machine ~ Dad, Tracy and Luca watched the Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears preseason game this evening while Tracy ranged her hips and hamstrings on the CPM machine. She did a good job tolerating an hour and a half on both legs. Tracy Vomits Around 11 PM This Evening ~ Tracy vomited about 3 ounces of green bile this evening. We are not sure what is causing her recent bouts of nausea and vomiting. We will continue to monitor her and contact Dr. Williams if necessary. Mom plans to cancel her appointment with Dr. Alberico tomorrow afternoon to get her Baclofen dosage lowered again and reschedule next week. Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to our good friend Emil's visit. He will be visiting us from September 1st to the 9th. Daily OM: Recognizing Our Own Greatness : The Greatness In Others!

Word Of The Week: INTUITION!

Affirmation Of The Week ~ "Intuition is the clear conception of the whole at once." ~ Johann Kaspar Lavater

Goal Of The Week: "Every emotion I feel is guidance from my adoring Inner Being." ~ The Teachings of Abraham

Quote of the Week: " You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself." ~ Alan Alda

Song of the Week: Intuition! by John Lennon

Featured Website of the Week: Bikramlighthousepoint.com

Sunday, August 19th, 2007 ~ Happy B'Day Tiffany! ~ Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy Session ~ Mom, Dad, Dek, Cousin Caroline and Joan took Tracy to Hippotherapy this morning at 10 AM. It was really hot and humid! Thank goodness for the refreshing breeze! Tracy is still having some difficulty with her head control. Susan, the Physical Therapist recommended that Mom buy a soft cervical collar to help Tracy with head control. Tracy's trunk control looks a little better every time she has a lesson. Mom, Dek & Caroline Go Shopping ~ After Hippotherapy, Mom, Dek and Caroline went shopping for Caroline's birthday present at the Vera Bradley store at Citi Center in Pompano. In case you didn't know, Caroline LOVES Vera Bradley! Mom found her a cute back sac like the one that Liz got Mom for her birthday in Mod Floral Pink! So cute! Dad Takes Dek & Caroline To Miami International Airport ~ Dad took Dek and Caroline to Miami International Airport to catch their flight back to New Orleans. We sure hated to see them go! They were a huge help and we miss them already! Mom Gives Tracy 4 Baby Teaspoons Of Yogurt ~ Tracy tolerated about four baby teaspoons of peach Activia yogurt this afternoon. She did a good job moving her tongue and had a few good swallows. Mom, Dad & Tracy Relax Outside By The Pool ~ There was such a nice breeze that Mom, Dad and Tracy enjoyed the patio and pool this afternoon. Mom actually was able to get in a little reading. She is reading a cute book: Eat, Love, Pray that Liz left her by Elizabeth Gilbert. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Football ~ Although hard to believe, it is football season again! Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched the pre-season game between the NY Giants and the Baltimore Ravens. College football will be here before you know it! WooHoo! Upcoming Guests ~ We are looking forward to our good friend Emil's visit. He will be visiting us from September 1st to the 9th. Daily OM: Intuition Made Visible : Pendulum Motion!

Saturday, August 18th, 2007 ~ Tracy Vomits Her Morning Feeding ~ Tracy vomited her morning feeding at 8:15 AM. Dad is away at an AsMA Meeting in Alexandria, Virginia and Mom thinks her nausea may be related to the change in Baclofen dosage. Tracy Vomits Her 10 AM Feeding ~ Tracy vomited her 10 AM feeding as well. Mom decided to hold off on Tracy's feedings and only gave her Gatorage and Pedialyte throughout the remainder of the day. Dek & Caroline Go Kayaking ~ Dek and Caroline went kayaking in the canals around Venetian Isles. They had a lot of fun trying to catch the baby hermit crabs hanging out under the docks. Dad Makes It Safely Home ~ Dad caught an earlier flight from Reagan and arrived home around 6:45 PM. We were so happy to have him home! He took Caroline and Dek for a ride in the little boat to explore the intracoastal and to watch the sun set. Mom Makes Grilled Pork Chops, Four Cheese Ravioli & Steamed Marinated Asparagus For Dinner ~ Mom made grilled pork chops, four cheese ravioli, and steamed (chilled) marinated asparagus for dinner this evening. It was really good! Tracy, Mom, Caroline, Dek & Luca Watch Ice Age ~ Tracy, Mom, Caroline, Dek and Luca watched the movie Ice Age this evening. It is another one of Tracy's favorite movies! Upcoming Guests ~ We are enjoying Cousin Caroline and Dek's visit with us. They are such a big help and will be with us until Sunday afternoon. We will miss them! Our good friend Emil plans to visit us September 1st to the 9th. We are looking forward to his visit. Daily OM: Knowing Is The Key : Getting What You Want!

Friday, August 17th, 2007 ~ In Memory of Charlotte: 5 years! ~ Tracy Vomits Her Morning Medications At 6:30 AM ~ Tracy vomited her meds this morning at 6:30 AM after Mom gave them to her at 6:15 AM. Mom thinks her vomiting may have something to do with her recent decrease in Baclofen. Tracy Gets A Day Of Beauty ~ Tania, Cousin Caroline and Mom gave Tracy a spa sugar scrub this morning before her shower. Tracy really relaxed and enjoyed the pampering. She also got a facial! What girl doesn't deserve a day at the spa? Tracy & Tania Get Their Hair Cut ~ Tracy and Tania got their hair trimmed today by Maria at Orlando's Salon in Boca Raton! She does a great job with curly hair. Dek & Caroline Check Out The Stores In Royal Palm & Mizner Park ~ While Mom, Tania, and Tracy were at the hair salon, Dek and Caroline shopped around the cute little boutiques in Royal Palm and Mizner Park. Everyone met up in Starbucks (of course) when they were done. Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy ~ Tania, Mom, Cousin Caroline and Dek took Tracy to her hippotherapy lesson at Bit By Bit in Parkland. Dek and Tania stood in for Dad since he is at an AsMA Council Meeting in Alexandria, Virginia. (It takes two people to fill in for Dad!) Tracy did a good job with trunk and head control on Sanddollar. Tracy always brings Sanddollar an apple which she gets after her lesson with Tracy! She really loves her apples, and looks for it too! Mom, Dek & Caroline Have Sushi & Thai For Dinner ~ Dek treated Mom and Caroline to sushi and Thai food for dinner from Tamarind Cafe. It was really delicious. Dad Goes To Tiffany's House For A Barbeque ~ Dad enjoyed visiting with Tiffany and her boyfriend Benny this evening at Tiffany's house in Alexandria (Delray). Sasha, Duffy, and some friends joined them and they all had a good visit. Mom and Tracy wished they could have been there too! Tracy, Mom, Caroline, Dek & Luca Watch Mrs. Doubtfire ~ Tracy, Mom, Caroline, Dek and Luca watched the movie Mrs. Doubtfire this evening. It is one of Tracy's favorite movies! Upcoming Guests ~ We are excited to have Cousin Caroline and Dek visiting us. They will be with us until Sunday afternoon. Our good friend Emil plans to visit us September 1st to the 9th. We are looking forward to his visit. Daily OM: As You Believe : Create Completeness!

Thursday, August 16th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a great class. Dad Leaves For AsMA Council Meeting In Alexandria, Virginia ~ Dad left for an AsMA Council meeting in Alexandria, Virginia this morning. Tiffany's boyfriend, Benny, picked him up at the airport and brought him to visit Tiffany at her new office at the Navy League of the United States headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Dad enjoyed meeting Tiffany's boss and the director of the Navy League! Tracy Goes To Dr. Alberico To Get Her Baclofen Dose Decreased ~ Tracy went to Dr. Alberico to get her Baclofen dose decreased from 276 to 237 micrograms per day. We are working towards our goal to gradually reduce Tracy's Baclofen and if possible, turn it off completely. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga In Alexandria ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga in Alexandria this evening. He sure does enjoy his yoga! Tracy, Mom, Caroline, Dek & Luca Watch Hot Chick ~ Tracy, Mom, Caroline, Dek and Luca watched the movie Hot Chick this evening. It was really funny! Upcoming Guests ~ We are excited to have Cousin Caroline and Dek visiting us. They will be with us until Sunday afternoon. Our good friend Emil plans to visit us September 1st to the 9th. We are looking forward to his visit. Daily OM: Serving The Higher Self : The Ego!

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning at 9:15 AM. It was a great class! Tania Does Tracy's Eyebrows ~ Tania tweezed Tracy's eyebrows today. She does such a good job! Tracy always looks beautiful! Way to go, Bella! Luca Gets Groomed ~ Mom took Luca to the groomer today. He looks so handsome with his little bandana around his neck! Way cool! Tania Gives Tracy A Mini Foot Massage ~ Tania gave Tracy a mini foot massage this afternoon. She seemed to like it and was even giggling and vocalizing! She has been laughing and vocalizing most of the day. Cousin Caroline & Her Friend Dek Arrive For A Visit ~ Cousin Caroline and her friend Dek arrived this evening for a visit. It is so good to have them visiting us! Tracy seemed excited to see them! Mom, Dad, Tania, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Nana & Anita Get CPR Certified This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, Tania, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Nana, & Anita got CPR certified this evening. David, paramedic and certified BCLS/CPR instructor came to the house for the certification workshop. It was a great class and everyone learned a lot! Upcoming Guests ~ We are excited to have Cousin Caroline and Dek visiting us. They will be with us until Sunday afternoon. Our good friend Emil plans to visit us September 1st to the 9th. We are looking forward to his visit. Daily OM: Unveiling The Soul's Vision : Medicine Wheels!

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007 ~ Tracy Vomits 3 To 4 Ounces ~ Tracy was a little nauseous this morning and vomited about 3 to 4 ounces after her feeding. Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning at 9:15 AM. It was a great class! Tania, Mom, & Tracy Go To Ryder Trauma Center To See The Occupational Therapist ~ Tania, Mom and Tracy went to the Ryder Trauma Center at the University of Miami to see Ivan, the Occupational Therapist. He fit Tracy for the right clam shell hand splint. We will try it out tonight and see how it fits. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening. Another great class! Tania Gives Tracy A Mini Foot Massage ~ Tania gave Tracy a mini foot massage this evening. She seemed to like it and was even giggling and vocalizing! She has been laughing and vocalizing most of the day. Upcoming Guests ~ Kate left early Monday morning for Charleston, South Carolina. We sure did enjoy her visit and are looking forward to her return with husband David and baby (shhh!) Yes, there is a baby on the way! God bless Kate! We are looking forward to Cousin Caroline and Dek's arrival Wednesday evening for a few days. They will be helping out while Dad goes to DC for a few days for a business meeting! Daily OM: Being A Container : Holding Space For Others!

Monday, August 13th, 2007 ~ Tracy Rests Up From A Very Busy Weekend ~ Tracy chilled out in her chair and recovered from her very busy weekend today. She really was wiped out and needed a day to catch up on her beauty rest! Tracy Gets Ranged On The CPM Machine ~ Tracy got her hips and hamstrings ranged and stretched on the CPM machine this evening for one and a half hours. She did a good job tolerating the range of motion. Mom & Aunt Diane Go To Spinning ~ Mom and Aunt Diane went to Spinning in Coral Springs this evening. It was another one of Jason's great classes. Everyone seemed to have a good time! Upcoming Guests ~ Kate left early this morning for Charleston, South Carolina. We sure did enjoy her visit and are looking forward to her return with husband David and baby (shhh!) Yes, there is a baby on the way! God bless Kate! We are looking forward to Cousin Caroline and Dek's arrival Wednesday evening for a few days. They will be helping out while Dad goes to DC for a few days for a business meeting! Daily OM: Being Alone : A Relationship With Self!

Sunday, August 12th, 2007 ~ Happy Sunday! ~ Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy ~ Mom, Dad, Kate, and Joan took Tracy to hippotherapy this morning at 10 AM. Tracy had a really good ride on Sanddollar. Susan, Tracy's Physical Therapist, and Dad provided Tracy minimal assistance while she was riding Sanddollar. They left the ring for the first time today and took a "mini trail ride" down the road and around the property. (It takes three assistants to help Tracy on the horse: one to lead Sanddollar, and two to help hold Tracy up! Although, each time Tracy rides, Susan sees improvement in her trunk strength and head support. Baby steps!) Tracy rode for thirty minutes (with lots of help) before she showed signs of fatigue. It was really hot and humid which, alone, can be tiring! After Tracy's ride, Kate fed the horse an apple from Tracy. Nana & Aunt Diane Come Over For The Day ~ Nana and Aunt Diane came over to spend the day with us. It was really hot and humid, with temperatures ranging in the mid-nineties. You got to love the Dog Days of Summer (no offense Luca!) Everyone enjoyed the pool and the sunshine. Luca especially enjoyed a nice cool shady spot under the umbrella! Tracy Gets A Cranial Sacral Massage By Melanie ~ Melanie gave Tracy a Cranial Sacral Therapy session this afternoon. Tracy was displaying a lot of emotion, and shed some tears today. She is much more alert and aware since we have decreased her Baclofen. Dad & Mom Get CST & Massage By Melanie ~ Next it was Mom and Dad's turn: Mom got a swedish massage and Dad got his usual Cranial Sacral Therapy. Everyone felt a lot better. Melanie is so talented! Sister Goddesses Mom, Kate, & Aunt Diane Cook Dinner ~ Mom, Kate, and Aunt Diane cooked sausage lasagna, green bean and artichoke casserole, spicey Italian sausage, croissant rolls, and a garden salad for dinner. Uncle Johnny joined us and we all ate in the dining room. It was soooo good! Everyone Watches TV Special On Princess Diana ~ Everyone relaxed and watched the TLC special on Princess Diana's death from 8 to 10 PM. Mom Gives Tracy A Mini Foot Massage ~ Mom gaves Tracy a mini foot massage with lemon scented lotion. She sure does like her massages! Upcoming Guests ~ Kate is visiting with us until Monday morning and then Cousin Caroline and Dek arrive Wednesday evening for a few days. They will be helping out while Dad goes to DC for a few days for a business meeting! Daily OM: As The Earth Allows The Rain : Sitting With Feelings!

Saturday, August 11th, 2007 ~ Happy B'Day Cousin Caroline! ~ Mom, Dad, Aunt Diane and Uncle Johnny Go To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom, Dad, Uncle Johnny and Aunt Diane went to Bikram Yoga this morning at 10 AM. It was so hot and humid (we actually pay for a heated room in August in Florida!). Mom and Dad were having a hard time balancing this morning. (Maybe Mom should go back to drinking coffee and chianti again! She quit drinking coffee April 5th and Chianti June 30th! Now she is soooo boring! HAHA!) Tracy Gets A Manicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a manicure today. Now her nails match her toes! Irridescent purple! So pretty! Tracy Has Some Yogurt ~ Mom fed Tracy about four baby size teaspoons of vanilla yogurt today. She did a good job swallowing although it took her some time to work it back! Mom, Kate, & Luca Go Kayaking ~ Mom, Kate and Luca went kayaking today around Venetian Isles. They were gone for about an hour and had a great time! Luca got soaked and Mom had to give him a bath when they got home. Mom, Dad, Tracy, & Kate Meet Nana, Uncle Johnny & Aunt Diane At FAU For Summerfest 2007 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Kate met Nana, Uncle Johnny, and Aunt Diane at FAU for a concert performed by the Symphony of the Americas. It was a collection of tangos by the Arpeggione Kammerorchester of Hohenems, Austria. They had several solo performances by a violinist from Macedonia that was outstanding! Tracy really seemed to enjoy the music and the ambiance. Tracy Vomited 3 ozs This Evening ~ Tracy vomited about three ounces this evening around 10 PM after the concert. Upcoming Guests ~ We are enjoying our visit with Kate, our good friend and Tracy's former Occupational Therapist from National Rehab Hospital. We are looking forward to Cousin Caroline and her friend Dek's visit. They arrive Wednesday, August 15th. We can't wait to see them! Daily OM: Language Of The Soul : The Paradox Of Spirit!

Friday, August 10th, 2007 ~ Liz Leaves & Kate Arrives! ~ Liz Leaves To Return To Maryland ~ Liz returned to Maryland this afternoon after a great visit with us in Lighthouse Point. Everyone enjoyed her company and can't wait for her return! Mom Goes To Lake Worth For A Hair Appointment ~ Mom (and Luca) had a hair appointment in Lake Worth this morning with Kerri. Nana and Uncle Johnny surprised Mom and Luca with a chair tea latte! It was really good to see them and the chai tea latte was good too! Felicia Gives Tracy A Pedicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a pedicure this afternoon. The color of the week is an iridescent purple. It sure looks hot! Felicia does such a good job with Tracy's nails. Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy This Afternoon At Bit By Bit ~ Tracy had her hippotherapy session this afternoon at 3 PM at Bit By Bit in Parkland. Kate arrived in time to go with Tracy. She was so impressed with Tracy's improved trunk support on Sanddollar. She had not seen Tracy for nearly two years! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Kate & Luca Go Out On The Boat For Sunset ~ Mom, Dad, Kate, Tracy and Luca went out on the boat to watch the sunset. It was a beautiful evening with lots of sky blue pink and a beautiful sunset! Everyone had a good time! Mom, Dad, & Kate Have Ribs From Bonefish Mac's ~ Mom, Dad and Kate had barbecue ribs from Bonefish Macs this evening for dinner. They have the best ribs anywhere! Upcoming Guests ~ Liz left this morning and we hated to see her go. Everyone really enjoyed her visit and are looking forward to her return (hopefully soon!) It is so good to see Kate and catch up on lost time with her. She is visiting us for the LONG weekend. Cousin Caroline and her friend Dek are coming to visit us August 15th. We can't wait to see them! Daily OM: Fellowship With A Purpose : Starting A Group!

Thursday, August 9th, 2007 ~ Happy B'Day Mom! ~ Mom & Liz Have Coffee On The Patio ~ Mom and Liz enjoyed their coffee and tea on the patio again this morning. This time, there were no critters visiting them! Mom & Liz Go Shopping ~ Mom and Liz went shopping for an old fashioned soda fountain; yes, just like on Happy Days! Liz had a great idea for Tania and Mom to hook Tracy's switch up to the Powerlink and the soda fountain so that she can mix up her own Vita Veta! They found the cutest bright blue soda fountain milkshake maker at Target! Liz bought it for Tracy and we plan to try it out soon. Mom & Liz Get Pedicures & Manicures ~ Mom and Liz stopped off to get pedicures and manicures this afternoon. It was fun for the two of them to have a spa day, especially on Mom's birthday! Tania Works With Tracy's Yes/No Responses ~ Tania has been working with Tracy on her Yes/No questions each day over her break from Speech Therapy this month. She has been asking Tracy seven to ten questions a day about things she has done the previous day. This afternoon, she asked Tracy some questions about the John Mayer concert! Tracy was pretty sleepy and did not seem interested in today's session. She did answer the questions, although she was not happy about being disturbed. Tania & Dee Do Physical Therapy With Tracy And Dee Gives Tracy A Massage ~ Tania and Dee worked with Tracy straddled on the peanut for about twenty minutes. Dee sat behind Tracy and he worked on her head and trunk control while Tracy wore her riding helmet. Then it was time to position Tracy prone over the peanut so that Tracy could weight bear through her hips. Tracy did a good job tolerating ten minutes on her knees. She even held her head up for several seconds while weight bearing on her elbows. Then it was time for Tracy's much-needed massage. Dee was very pleased with Tracy's range of motion, especially in her hips, hamstrings and feet. He did not see any increase in tone after her reduction in Baclofen. We will return to Dr. Alberico's office August 16th to get Tracy's Baclofen dosage lowered again. Nana, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Anita, & Cousins Chip & Eileen Come Over For Mom's Birthday ~ Nana, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Anita, and cousins Chip and Eileen came over to celebrate Mom's birthday. They all went to the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club for dinner. Aunt Diane brought a really good cake with trick candles! Mom huffed and puffed and still couldn't blow out the candles! Not even Yoga could save her from the trick candles this time! We missed all of our family who couldn't be here to share in Mom's birthday celebration. Thank you for all of the thoughtful presents. Tracy Vomited 3 ozs This Evening ~ Tracy vomited about three ounces this evening around 11 PM. Maybe all the excitement made her nauseated. Upcoming Guests ~ We have really enjoyed Liz's visit with us this week. We are looking forward to our good friend Kate's visit. She comes this Friday for a LONG weekend! Cousin Caroline and her friend Dek are coming to visit us August 15th. We can't wait to see them! Daily OM: Begetting Change : Same Choices, Same Results!

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007 ~ John Mayer Concert! ~ Mom & Liz Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom and Liz went to Bikram Yoga this morning in Lighthouse Point. It is such a tough workout but they really love it. Mom & Liz Stop Off At Starbuck For A Chai Tea Latte ~ Mom and Liz stopped off at Starbuck for a chai tea latte after yoga this morning. They had to wait for the Ford service center to repair the flat tire on the van caused by a nail in the tire. Ouch! Tracy Spends The Day Resting Up For The John Mayer Concert ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Tania and Liz had front row seats at the John Mayer, Ben Folds, James Morrison concert this evening in West Palm Beach! It was the final stop on their summer tour and most definitely the best concert! John Mayer was brilliant! Everyone had a great time, especially Tracy! Luca Has His Last Puppy Training Lesson ~ Luca got a Certificate from Dawn, his trainer, for his successfully completing his Dog Training Program this afternoon. He had the best session ever this afternoon, and will need to continue practicing for his Canine Good Citizen test on September 15th. Upcoming Guests ~ We are really enjoying Liz's visit! She is such a good friend! We are looking forward to our good friend Kate's visit. She comes this Friday for a LONG weekend! Cousin Caroline and her friend Dek are coming to visit us August 15th. We can't wait to see them! Daily OM: Finding Your Joy : Be Happy Every Single Day!

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007 ~ Tracy Goes Shopping & For A Boat Ride! ~ Mom & Liz Have Coffee On The Patio ~ M om and Liz enjoyed their coffee and tea on the patio this morning. It was like a scene from Jurassic Park complete with two iguanas sunning themselves on the dock! (Mom even found a smushed frog, yep, she tried CPR but he was too far gone! She tried to determine the cause of death but she needed to do an autopsy! CSI Lighthouse Point! Poor Kermit! Froggie legs for dinner?) Tania Works With Tracy's Yes/No Responses ~ Tania has been working with Tracy on her Yes/No questions each day over her break from Speech Therapy this month. She has been asking Tracy ten questions a day about things she has done the previous day. This morning, she asked Tracy some questions about the movie: Bourne Ultimatum. Tracy has been getting 9 and 10 out of 10 correct! That's our girl! Tania Gives Tracy Some Mango Yogurt ~ Tracy did a good job moving her tongue and swallowing 4 baby teaspoons of mango flavored yogurt this afternoon. She seemed to like the mango! We will try this three times a week! Tracy, Mom, Liz, Luca & Tania Go To The Mall ~ The girls and Luca went shopping at the Town Center Mall in Boca this afternoon. Tracy picked out birthday cards for Mom and Tiffany at the Hallmark store. Mom found Tiffany's birthday present! She will be so surprised! Her birthday is August 19th! Everyone at the mall loved Luca! They were stopping to pat him and Luca (the celebrity) gave out lots of puppy kisses! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Liz & Luca Go Out On The Boat For Sunset ~ Mom, Dad, Liz, Tracy and Luca went out on the boat to watch the sunset. It was a beautiful evening with lots of sky blue pink and a beautiful sunset! Mom, Dad, Liz & Luca Sit Outside On The Patio ~ Mom, Dad, Liz and Luca sat outside this evening on the patio! It was a beautiful evening with lots of stars! Upcoming Guests ~ Liz is enjoying her visit with us this week. We are looking forward to our good friend Kate's visit. She comes this Friday for a LONG weekend! Cousin Caroline and her friend Dek are coming to visit us August 15th. We can't wait to see them! Daily OM: Clinging To The Core : When Our World Falls Apart!

Monday, August 6th, 2007 ~ Tracy Goes To Spinning! ~ Mom & Liz Go To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom and Liz went to Bikram Yoga this morning. Liz did a good job tolerating the heat for her first class. Tracy, Mom, Liz & Tania Go To The Movies ~ Tania gave Tracy a choice between seeing a movie or going to Butterfly World. Tracy chose the movie with two eye blinks for YES! What a good choice, because a bad rain storm came through complete with thunder and lightning! Butterfly World would not have been a good place to be in such bad weather. We ended up seeing Bourne Ultimatum with Matt Damon, one of Tracy's favorites! She stayed awake through the entire movie and even responded to the ending with "Huh!" Nana, Aunt Diane & Uncle Johnny Come To Spinning With Mom, Tracy & Liz ~ Nana, Aunt Diane and Uncle Johnny went to Spinning with Mom, Liz and Tracy. It was another one of Jason's challenging classes with two 10-minute time trials. Tracy seemed to enjoy the music and the high energy in the class! Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening. He prefers the Bikram Yoga to Spinning because it is much better for his knees and back! Mom, Dad. & Liz Have A Healthy Arugala & Tilapia Salad ~ Liz whipped up an arugala and corn salad with crumbled blue cheese and tilapia. It was really good! She is such a Rachel Ray in the kitchen! Upcoming Guests ~ Liz is enjoying her visit with us this week. We are looking forward to our good friend Kate's visit. She comes this Friday for a LONG weekend! Cousin Caroline and her friend Dek are coming to visit us August 15th. We can't wait to see them! Daily OM: Information & Inspiration : Roadmaps Of Life!

Sunday, August 5th, 2007 ~ Liz Arrives From Maryland! ~ Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy ~ Tracy had her hippotherapy lesson this morning at 10 AM. Her head and trunk control is improving with every lesson. Sanddollar really seems to love Tracy! Nana, Aunt Diane & Uncle Johnny Come Over For The Day ~ Nana, Aunt Diane and Uncle Johnny came over to spend the day with us. It was a beautiful day with lots of sunshine! Tracy Goes In The Pool ~ Mom and Dad took Tracy in the pool this afternoon. She really enjoyed the cool water, especially since it was so hot and humid out! Tracy even wore her new tankini from Victoria Secret: chocolate brown! So cute! Mom & Uncle Johnny Go Kayaking ~ Mom and Uncle Johnny went kayaking this afternoon! It had been a long time since they went and they had a great time! Dad Grilled Rosemary Tilapia For Dinner ~ Dad grilled rosemary tilapia for dinner this evening. It was so good and everyone enjoyed it! So healthy! Everyone Watches The Movie: The Mission ~ Everyone relaxed and enjoyed the movie: The Mission. Liz Arrives From Maryland For A Visit ~ Liz made it safely this evening from Maryland. She is spending the week with us! We are looking forward to having a lot of fun with her! Daily OM: Leaving A Positive Footprint : Blessing Space!

Saturday, August 4th, 2007 ~ Mom, Aunt Diane, & Uncle Johnny Go To Spinning In Coral Springs ~ Mom, Aunt Diane and Uncle Johnny went to 9 AM Spinning in Coral Springs this morning while Dad and Felicia stayed with Tracy. Dad and Felicia gave Tracy a good stretching session this morning. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to 10 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. He really looks forward to his practice. Tracy Goes On The Tilt Table This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, & Felicia got Tracy on the tilt table for nearly one hour this afternoon. They wrapped her legs with ace wraps to help with venous return. Tracy was at 30 degrees for twenty minutes and then Dad cranked her up to 45 degrees for twenty more minutes. Her vital signs remained stable until around twenty minutes at 45 degrees, then her blood pressure started to decrease and she got ashen, with clammy skin. Dad and Mom immediately lowered Tracy down and she regained color and blood pressure. We are always monitoring Tracy's blood pressure, pulse oximitry, and pulse every 5 minutes. She will build tolerance over time as we extend her duration and increase her angle of incline. Tracy Gets A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session From A New Therapist ~ Today was Tracy's first CST session with Sharon. Tracy seemed to like her and relaxed right away. Sharon felt that Tracy had strong energy and that she was working hard to heal herself. Tracy seemed to enjoy her session with Sharon. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch Sea Biscuit ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched the movie: Sea Biscuit this evening after dinner. They had a much-deserved relaxing evening. Upcoming Visitors ~ We are excited to report that our August visitors include our good friends Liz (now from Maryland) and Kate from the Charleston, South Carolina area. (Mt. Pleasant to be exact!) Cousin Caroline and her friend Dek will also be visiting us from Louisiana in mid-August when Dad goes to DC for a meeting! Daily OM: The Soundless Center : Silence Of The Heart!

Friday, August 3rd, 2007 ~ Tracy Goes To NSU Dental School To Get Her Teeth Cleaned ~ Dad & Mom Take Tracy To The NSU Dental School To Get Her Teeth Cleaned ~ Mom and Dad took Tracy to NSU Dental School to get her teeth cleaned bright and early this morning. The dentist gave Tracy a gentle sedative to relax her and then they went to town, cleaning her teeth with an ultrasonic cleaner. The faculty and staff were very gentle and did a really good job. Tracy always loved getting her teeth cleaned. They look so white and pretty! Nana & Uncle Johnny Come Over For A Visit ~ Nana and Uncle Johnny came over to visit us this afternoon. Mom made cajun turkey and cheese wraps for lunch and everyone had a good time. Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tania, Felicia, Uncle Johnny and Nana went to hippotherapy this afternoon at 3 PM. (This was Uncle Johnny's first time seeing Tracy on Sanddollar.) Dad met us at Bit By Bit in Parkland and Tracy had her hippotherapy lesson. Dad is an integral part of Tracy's lesson because he and Susan, Tracy's Physical Therapist, are tall enough to hold Tracy up on Sanddollar. Tracy is improving a little more each time she rides. Her trunk and head control are getting stronger with each session. Tracy has another session Sunday morning at 10 AM. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Tania & Luca Go For A Boat Ride ~ Mom, Dad. Tracy, Tania and Luca went for a ride on the boat this evening. It was so beautiful out there on the water. There was a mild breeze which sure felt good in the 90 plus temperatures known as August Dog Days! (Luca should know about that!) Dad went over a BIG wave and Mom got soaked! She was in the perfect seat to take on the wave! Luca's tail got soaked too! Dad, Tracy and Tania stayed dry! Tracy really enjoyed the warm breeze blowing in her face! She should sleep well tonight after her busy day! Daily OM: Warmth & Renewal : Summertime!

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 ~ Tracy Goes To See Hairspray With The Family ~ Luca Has His Seventh Dog Training Session With Dawn & Her Shelty Collie Toonie ~ Luca had his seventh dog training session this morning at 9:30 AM. (He has one more session left!) This time, Dawn brought her shelty collie, Toonie, to meet Luca. Today's lesson was centered around Luca learning the proper way to meet and greet another dog. Toonie is such a well-mannered and sweet dog! Luca has a lot to learn from him! First, Luca and Toonie spent a little time getting to know one another. (Sniff! Sniff!) Then it was time for Mom and Dawn to walk Luca and Toonie towards each other and pass without the dogs getting distracted. Toonie did a good job walking beside his owner while Luca did everything in his power to get to Toonie. Dawn recommended that Mom distract Luca with one of his squeeky toys or some doggie treats. Luca did better with these distractions. Next, Dawn had Mom and Luca walk a few feet and then have Luca sit, each time giving him a treat when he sat. (Keep in mind Luca is only 9 months and is still a puppy!) He is doing a good job with his lessons but still needs more practice before he is ready for his Canine Good Citizens test. Tracy, Mom, Tania, Felicia, Uncle Johnny & Nana Go To See Hairspray ~ Uncle Johnny treated everyone to Hairspray this afternoon. It was Tracy's first movie and she seemed to enjoy it. It was a really fun movie with lots of music and dancing. What was amazing was that the main character's name was TRACY and her competitor was named AMBER! (What a coincidence!) Everyone enjoyed the movie! Tracy Cried Off & On All Day Today ~ Tracy was having a pretty emotional day today, and cried real tears off and on most of the day! Guess a girl is entitled to be moody every once in a while! She did not appear to be in pain and replied with a head shake when Tania asked her if she was uncomfortable. Nana & Uncle Johnny Stay For Dinner ~ Mom made an awesome prosciutto, romaine and blue cheese salad and baked some Phillips Maryland style crab cakes. They were pretty good but not as good as the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club crab cakes. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening. (Uncle Johnny and Mom tried to go to the 4:30 PM Yoga class but were too late for the class. Oh well, better luck next time!) Upcoming Visitors ~ We are excited to report that our August visitors include our good friends Liz (now from Maryland) and Kate from the Charleston, South Carolina area. (Mt. Pleasant to be exact!) Cousin Caroline and her friend Dek will also be visiting us from Louisiana in mid-August when Dad goes to DC for a meeting! Daily OM: Intention Set In Stone : Prayer Stone Stacks!

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 ~ Happy 18th Birthday Cousin Jonathon! Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was an exceptionally hot class with humidity around 40%. Mom really enjoys her practice and looks forward to it! Tracy Gets A Manicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a well-deserved manicure today. She selected hot pink polish this week! Very girlie and oh so summer! Tracy Gets Her Eyebrows Plucked ~ Although not one of Tracy's favorite things (let's face it, it hurts!), Tania does a good job plucking Tracy's beautiful eyebrows! A girl needs to stay beautiful! Tania Does Speech Therapy With Tracy ~ Tania worked on Tracy's Yes/No questions this afternoon. She is asking Tracy ten questions a day and keeping a log of her responses for accuracy and clarity. Tracy got nine out of ten questions correct today! WooHoo! Good job Tania and Tracy! Dad Worked With Tracy On Her Head Control ~ Dad worked with Tracy on her head control this evening. He supported her head and then asked her to turn her head to the right, left and in the middle. Tracy did a good job turning her head in the direction Dad requested, although it took her some time and several tries. She is really working hard and Mom caught a glimpse of the "tough" Tracy that we all know and love! Tracy has been making more sounds lately and Tania and Mom saw Tracy stick her tongue out on her lips this evening. Mom & Dad Grill Cedar Plank Salmon For Dinner ~ Mom and Dad grilled cedar plank salmon this evening for dinner using the cedar plank and salmon rub that the Abuans gave them for Christmas! It really gave the salmon a great taste! MMMM! Upcoming Visitors ~ We are excited to report that our August visitors include our good friends Liz (now from Maryland) and Kate from the Charleston, South Carolina area. (Mt. Pleasant to be exact!) Cousin Caroline and her friend Dek will also be visiting us from Louisiana in mid-August when Dad goes to DC for a meeting!