Sunday, August 31, 2014 ~ Tracy Does Not Have Hippotherapy This Morning ~ Susan was off today so Tracy did not have her Hippotherapy session this morning. Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Flow This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was really a great class and just what they needed. Mom, Dad & Tracy Go To St. Joan Of Arc Church For 5 PM Mass This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy went to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church for their 5 PM Mass with the most amazing young musicians in the area. It is such an upbeat Mass; Tracy really loves it! Aunt Diane and Jeff were there too! Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch The Summer Hit Series: Satisfaction This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy are really enjoying the new hit series: Satisfaction this evening. Daily OM : Making Time For Reflection: Going On Retreat ~

Saturday, August 30, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Erika's Hot Flow Class This Morning At Awaken ~ Mom had a great hot and sweaty yoga fusion practice this morning with Erika at the new Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed to finish off a fantastic week! Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga With Ron In Boca Raton ~ Dad had a great Bikram yoga practice this morning with Ron at Bikram Yoga of Boca Raton. He sure does love his Bikram practice. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. Her skin is really glowing!Mom & Dad Go To Vista VW To Drop Off Beetle For Service This Afternoon ~ The engine light went on and Mom had an appointment to take the beetle in for service at Vista. They are also going to check for a squeaky driver's door. Dad & Mom Bring Dad's Car To Lincoln For New Windshield Wiper Blades ~ Dad and Mom brought Dad's Lincoln in for new wiper blades. They did it in no time. Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to work with Tracy on the therapy mat this afternoon. He stretched and ranged all of Tracy's major muscle groups, especially her hip flexors, adductors and abductors. He worked on her shoulders too. Then it was time for Tracy to practice trunk and head control on the therapy ball. She is getting so much stronger and demonstrating much more control. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch College Football This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy are enjoying watching College Football today. They are excited to see LSU vs. Wisconsin this evening. Geaux Tigers! Daily OM : Transform Your Life With Reiki: From Transform Your Life With Reiki On-line Course ~

Friday, August 29, 2014 ~ Mom Has To Miss Veronica's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had to miss Veronica's Hot Flow class this morning because she had fasting labwork at Labcorp in Boca Raton. Mom Gets A Much-Needed Manicure & Pedicure This Afternoon With Cindy At Boca Nails ~ Mom had a great manicure and pedicure with Cindy at Boca Nails in Royal Palm Plaza. She really relaxed and enjoyed all of the pampering. It was just what she needed after a hectic week. Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Mom and Dad relaxed in the hot tub this evening. Thank goodness it is now working! The pool felt awesome after the hot and sweaty hot tub! Daily OM : Recognizing Happiness : Analyzing The Path ~

Thursday, August 28, 2014 ~ Mom Teaches The Noon Spin Class Today At Awaken ~ Mom taught the noon Spin class at Awaken in Lighthouse Point. It is slowly beginning to build! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Tracy had a very good Physical Therapy session this evening with Marcus. He was very pleased with Tracy's head and trunk control, as well as her range of motion. She was very attentive and engaged, which showed throughout her session. Mom, Dad & Dr. Williams Got Tracy's Jevity Approved By Coram & Medicare This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Dr. Williams got Tracy's Jevity approved by Medicare and Coram! This took a lot of work and weeks to get all of the required medical records for approval! Daily OM: Prayer & Meditation: Asking & Receiving ~

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Keri This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was the first class that she had in the new (old) studio. What a great feeling to practice in the very space where her yoga journey began severn and a half years ago! Mom loves her classes and they are always challenging and fun! Tracy's Stool Is Negative For C-Diff ~ Mom was thrilled to hear that Tracy's stool specimen tested Negative for C-Diff this time. Mom Teaches Spin At Noon Today ~ Mom taught the noon Spin class at Awaken in Lighthouse Point. It was fun and she had three more new Spinners in her class. Build it and they will come! Daily OM : Releasing Guilt : Permission To Forgive Ourselves ~

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 ~ Mom Teaches Her First Spin Class This Morning At The New Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~ Mom taught her first Spin class this morning at Awaken Yoga Studio! It was a lot of fun and she had three people which was good for the second day! It should take off once the word gets out! Mom, Wilmene & Tracy Go To Tracy's Dermatology Appointment This Afternoon With Dr. Melanie Hecker ~ Mom and Wilmene took Tracy to Dr. Melanie Hecker's for her routine skin check this afternoon. Mom was happy that Dr. Hecker did not have to remove any freckles or moles from Tracy. She recommended that we watch one that is on her medial aspect of her right leg and note if it changes in any way. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Tracy had a very good Physical Therapy session this evening with Marcus. He was very pleased with Tracy's head and trunk control, as well as her range of motion. She was very attentive and engaged, which showed throughout her session. Daily OM : The First Moments Of The Day: Conscious Creation ~

Monday, August 25, 2014 ~Mom Goes To Jenn's Spinning Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Spinning class this morning with Jenn in the new Spin Room at the new Awaken Hot Yoga Studio where it all started upstairs from the old one. It was a little hot because the air conditioning was not on and they needed some fans, but there were seven very sweaty happy Spinners when the class was over. Tracy Wears Her Daytime Splints This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her daytime splints for several hour this afternoon. She is tolerating them well. Mom & Tracy Get Their Hair Done Today ~ Mom and Tracy got their hair highlighted and cut today by Kerri this morning. She does such an awesome job on their hair and is a forever friend. Mom Drops Off A Stool Specimen At North Broward Medical Center Outpatient Lab This Afternoon ~ Mom brought Tracy's stool specimen to the Lab at North Broward Medical Center for analysis for C-Diff. Fingers crossed that it is negative! Ketteline Gives Tracy A Foot Massage & Puts Her Yoga Toes On Her Feet ~ Tracy is doing a good job wearing her Yoga Toes for an hour a day. They help to keep Tracy's toes flexible when she gets tight from her spasticity. Daily OM : Why We Don't Remember: The Gift Of This Journey ~

Sunday, August 24, 2014 ~ Tracy Has Hippotherapy With Susan This Morning At Bit By Bit At Sand & Spurs ~ Tracy had a really good Hippotherapy session with Susan this morning and the weather cooperated. It was so hot, that every time Tracy and Chubbie faced the sun, Tracy put her head down, sunglasses and all. When Chubbie walked with Tracy's back to the sun, she picked her head up. Tracy did a good job demonstrating strong head and trunk control on Chubbie this morning. The miracle of the relationship between the horse and the rider is so powerful, as is experienced every session between Tracy and Chubbie. Mom, Dad & Darlene Go To Starbucks For A Latte After Hippotherapy ~ Mom, Dad, and Darlene got lattes at Starbucks in Pompano Beach on their way home from Hippotherapy. It was just what they needed after an hour in the hot sun. Mom, Dad & Tracy Go To St. Ambrose Church For 6 PM Mass ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy went to 6 PM Mass at St. Ambrose Church this evening. It was a nice Mass and they were happy they went. Daily OM : Taking The Risk: Permission To Be Real ~

Saturday, August 23, 2014 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. She really enjoys her spa days! Dad Goes To Bikram Of Boca Raton For His Yoga Class This Morning ~ Dad had a great Bikram Hot Yoga practice this morning with Ron at Bikram of Boca Raton. He sure does love his Bikram yoga practice. Mom Goes To Erika's Hot Flow Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot flow yoga practice with Erika at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was the last Saturday class in the old studio. Moving upstairs to the studio where our yoga journey began is bringing everything full circle and such a special experience. Dee Comes To Do Tracy's Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Tracy's Physical Therapy this afternoon . He was very pleased with Tracy's range of motion and worked on her hips and back today, performing some Thai stretching and massage on the mat. He wants to get Tracy in quadraped and sidelying next week, and also do some weightbearing on her forearms. Daily OM : Way Of Story Writing Course: From Way Of Story Writing Course On-line Course ~

Friday, August 22, 2014 ~ Mom Takes Luca To Acacia Animal Hospital For A Random Blood Sugar Recheck This Morning ~ Mom took Luca to see Dr. Stevens at Acacia Animal Hospital in Lighthouse Point for a random blood sugar recheck. It was 88 which is totally normal. Dr. Seaman was concerned because the lab she uses reported his blood sugar as 1! Thank goodness this was lab error! Mom Goes To The Yoga Joint With Kate For A Warm Yoga Class This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great warm yoga flow practice this afternoon with Kate at the Yoga Joint in Bayview. It was just what Mom needed especially after running around to various vets with her sick little Luca. Ketteline Polishes Tracy's Fingers & Toes This Afternoon ~ Ketteline polished Tracy's fingers and toes this afternoon. She used a pretty shade of red with silver sparkles. Mom & Dad Relax This Evening After A Hectic Week ~ Mom and Dad relaxed in the pool this evening after a very stressful week. They are so relieved that Luca is healing and hopefully will be back to his peppy self soon! Daily OM : The Pursuit Of Conscious Wholeness : Earthbound ~

Thursday, August 21, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Spinning With Jenn At Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club This Morning ~ Mom had a great Spin class with Jenn this morning at the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club. It s always a very challenging ride with great playlists! Mom Takes Luca To See Dr. Seaman This Morning ~ Mom brought Luca to see Dr. Seaman, his internist in Hollywood this morning for a follow-up appointment. She examined Luca and said that his Hematocrit has improved from 27 to 33! This is good news. She decreased his Prednisone from 5 mgs in the evening to 2.5 mgs (2.5 mgs twice a day). She decided to keep his other two medications the same for another couple of weeks. She examined his tongue and throat and said that everything appeared normal. She said that Luca is probably feeling the effects of the medications, and that the immunosuppresants are beginning to take effect. Ketteline Gives Tracy A Manicure & Pedicure This Afternoon ~ Ketteline gave Tracy a manicure and pedicure this afternoon. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Tracy had a very good Physical Therapy session this evening with Marcus. He was very pleased with Tracy's head and trunk control, as well as her range of motion. She demonstrated very good head control and was very engaged in her therapy session this evening. Daily OM: Think Globally, Eat Locally : Have Fun & Save The Planet ~

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Keri This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Mom loves her classes and they are always challenging and fun! Dad Leaves Bright & Early For Dallas This Moring ~ Dad left bright and early this morning for his meeting in Dallas. He is making a uick trip and will be back tomorrow night. Mom & Dad Watch The Season Finale Of Suits This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the season finale of Suits this evening. They sure do love this show! The next season doesn't start until Winter 2015! Daily OM : The Benefits Of Singing : Harmonizing With The Universe ~

Tuesday, August 19, 2014 ~ Happy Birthday Tiffany Angelle~ Luca Is A Little Bit Better But Not Swallowing Well ~ Mom made another appointment for Luca to see Dr. Seaman on Thursday this week. He seems a little better but is still not swallowing or moving his tongue well. Mom hopes Dr. Seaman can decrease his Prednisone if his labs are all good. Baby steps! Mom Goes To Kate's Warm Yoga Class This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great Warm Yoga practice this afternoon with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class, just what Mom needed. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He worked with Tracy on her head and trunk control and then it was time for her passive range of motion exercises. Marcus is pleased with Tracy's improved range of motion, especially in her pectorals and her shoulders. Daily OM : Centering & Expressing: Communication ~

Monday, August 18, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Jenn's Spinning Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Spinning class this morning with Jenn at Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club. Mom is really looking forward to teaching Spinning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio next week. It is definitely one of her passions. Mom Goes To Warm Yoga This Afternoon With Veronica In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Warm Yoga practice with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what the doctor ordered. Tracy Wears Her Daytime Splints For Several Hours This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her daytime wrist/hand splints for several hours this aftenoon. Her pressure sore is healing well on the palm of her right hand. Tracy Gets A Foot Massage & Her Yoga Toes For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes after her foot massage by Ketteline. She really enjoys her foot massages and is tolerating the Yoga Toes for an hour with no problems noted. Daily OM : The Status Quo: Life As We Know It ~

Sunday, August 17, 2014 ~ Tracy Does Not Have Hippotherapy This Morning ~ Susan was off today so Tracy did not have her Hippotherapy session this morning. Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Flow This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was really a great class and just what she needed. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Ketteline, Uncle Johnny , Fr. Jaime, & Andy Go On The Boat This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, Ketteline and Tracy took Uncle Johnny and his guests on the boat this afternoon. The weather cooperated and they were able to go out the Hillsboro Inlet to the ocean for a quick ride to the Boca Inlet. They had a nice steamy cruise down the Intracoastal Waterway to their final destination: Lighthouse Point. Uncle Johnny even said Mass for us on the bridge while we were underway! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Uncle Johnny's For A Concert This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy went to Uncle Johnny's condo for a violin and piano concert by Fr. Jaime's nephew Andy. The music was beautiful and everyone had a great time. The pizza and eggplant was pretty good too! Mom & Dad Watch The Last ShipThis Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched The Last Ship this evening. It is a really good summer drama, with a pretty shocking twist. Daily OM : Messengers Of Direction: Animals In Nature ~

Saturday, August 16, 2014 ~ Mom Teaches Yoga At North Beach Village This Morning ~ Mom taught Yoga at North Beach Village this morning. It was a great class and a lot of fun! She brought her cool washclothes infused with lavender and lemongrass essential oils. The group really enjoyed this unexpected treat! Dad Goes To Bikram With Ron This Morning At Boca Bikram Yoga ~ Dad had a great Bikram practice this morning with Ron at Boca Bikram. Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to work with Tracy on the therapy mat this afternoon. He stretched and ranged all of Tracy's major muscle groups, especially her hip flexors, adductors and abductors. He worked on her shoulders too. Then it was time for Tracy to practice trunk and head control on the therapy ball. She is getting so much stronger and demonstrating much more control. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. Her skin is really glowing! Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Mom and Dad enjoyed some time relaxing in the hot tub this evening. It was just what the doctor ordered to relax and unwind this evening. Mom & Dad Watch The Movie: The Switch On Netflix This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched The Switch this evening on Netflix. It was a really cute movie and they both enjoyed it a lot! Mom loves Jennifer Anniston! Daily OM : End Self-Sabotaging With Meridian Tapping (EFT): From End Self-Sabotaging With Meridian Tapping On-line Course ~

Friday, August 15, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga flow practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a great flow class, hot and humid, and just the way Mom likes it. Mom Gets A Much-Needed Facial This Afternoon With Tania at The Forum In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom had a great facial this afternoon with Tania. She really relaxed and enjoyed all of the pampering. It felt so good to get a nice relaxing facial, and was just what she needed after a very hectic week. Daily OM : Undistracted Energy : Pure Thoughts ~

Thursday, August 14, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Spinning With Jenn At Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club This Morning ~ Mom had a great Spin class with Jenn this morning at the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club. It was a very challenging ride with a great new playlist! Mom Goes To Kate's Warm Yoga Class This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great Warm Yoga practice this afternoon with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class and just what Mom needed after missing yesterday's practice. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Tracy had a very good Physical Therapy session this evening with Marcus. He was very pleased with Tracy's head and trunk control, as well as her range of motion. She was very attentive and engaged, which showed throughout her session. Daily OM: Overachieving & Overreaching: A Sign Of Imbalance ~

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 ~ Rene' Leaves For Her Return Trip To Pensacola This Morning ~ Mom hated to see Rene' leave this morning after such a fun week! It looked like Rene' was sad to leave too. They always have a great time and hope to get together again real soon. Mom Skips Hot Yoga With Keri For Her Routine Colonoscopy At The Cleveland Clinic This Afternoon ~ Mom hated to miss her morning Hot Yoga practice with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She had a routine Colonoscopy and needed to be at the Cleveland Clinic for noon. Dad drove her to her appointment and the staff were very efficient with her preop and prep. Everything came out fine and she is good to go for ten more years. Mom loves her yoga practice and hated to miss it. She plans to be back at it tomorrow morning. The Weather Has Been So Severe This Summer ~ The weather sure has been so severe this summer, raining almost every day with severe thunder and lightning. Not much fun for swimming or the beach, or anything outside. Mom & Dad Watch More Episodes Of House Of Cards On Netflix This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched more episodes of House of Cards this evening. They are making their way through Season 2 of this show created specifically for Netflix. Daily OM : Putting Our Tools To Use : Bringing Inspiration Into Form ~

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 ~ Mom & Rene' Go To Jimmy's Hot Vinyasa Practice This Morning At Barkan Method Hot Yoga Studio In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom and Rene' had a great Hot Vinyasa yoga practice this moring with Jimmy at the Barkan Method Hot Yoga Studio in Ft. Lauderdale. It was a great class, just what Mom and Rene' needed, especially after Rene's long rehabilitation period post rotator cuff surgery! It had been since April since Rene's last yoga class. She really liked Jimmy's new studio, especially the showers; since this was her first time there. Mom Was On A Clear Liquid Diet Today For Her Colonoscopy Tomorrow ~ Mom had chicken broth, popsicles, and mango jello all day in addition to coconut water, black tea and honey. It is going to be a very long day and night! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He worked with Tracy on her head and trunk control and then it was time for her passive range of motion exercises. She is working very hard and Marcus is pleased with Tracy's improved range of motion, especially in her pectorals and her shoulders. Mom & Dad Watch More Episodes Of House Of Cards This Evening ~ Mom and Dad are about halfway through the 26 episodes or Season 1 and are really enjoying the program. Daily OM : Trying To Please Others: Living For Ourselves ~

Monday, August 11, 2014 ~ Mom & Rene' Goes To Jenn's Spinning Class This Morning ~ Mom & Rene' had a great Spinning class this morning with Jenn at Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club. Mom is really looking forward to teaching Spinning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in a few weeks. It is definitely one of her passions. Mom & Rene' Go To The Reflexology & Foot Spa This Afternoon In Deerfield Beach ~ Mom and Rene' did not enjoy their foot and hand massage/reflexology at the Reflexology and Foot Spa in Deerfield Beach. Mom's massage therapist was really rough and inappropriate. He lifted her into Halasana (plough) pose with no warning. Never again. Thank goodness the introductory special was only $36! Mom, Rene' & Dad Watch House Of Cards This Evening ~ Mom, Rene' and Dad watched House Of Cards on Netflix this evening. They are really hooked on this series, and are more than half way through the 26 episodes. They can't wait until Season 3! Rene' Cooks Dinner This Evening ~ Rene' cooked dinner for Mom and Dad this evening. She is such a good cook. Daily OM : A Stress-Free Home: Your Wellspring Of Energy ~

Sunday, August 10, 2014 ~ Tracy Has Hippotherapy With Susan This Morning At Bit By Bit At Sand & Spurs ~ Tracy had a really good Hippotherapy session with Susan this morning and the weather cooperated. Tracy did a good job demonstrating strong head and trunk control on Chubbie this morning. The miracle of the relationship between the horse and the rider is so powerful, as is experienced every session between Tracy and Chubbie. Mom Takes The Day Off From Hot Yoga ~ Mom took the day off from Hot Yoga this morning to take Tracy to her Hippotherapy session. It felt good to rest! Mom, Rene', Tracy, Ketteline & Dad Go On The Boat This Afternoon ~ Mom, Rene', Tracy, Ketteline and Dad had a lot of fun going out in the ocean on the boat this afternoon. They went out the Hillsboro Inlet and headed South to the Port Everglades and then North up the Intracoastal Waterway. What a beautiful day with lots of sunshine and humidity. It was nice in the ocean but the trip in the ICW was very hot and humid with no breezes. Mom, Rene' & Dad Watch The Last Ship This Evening ~ Mom, Rene' and Dad watched The Last Ship this evening. It is a really good summer drama, with lots of little twists! Mom, Rene' & Dad Watch Several More Episodes Of House Of Cards This Evening ~ Mom, Rene' and Dad are making more progress in the House Of Cards series this evening. It is so good, and they are glad that they have something to watch during the off season. Daily OM : Freeing Up Energy: Healing What Hurts ~

Saturday, August 9, 2014 ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM! ~ Mom, Dad & Rene' Go To Bikram Hot Yoga This Morning With Ron At Boca Bikram Yoga ~ Mom, Rene' and Dad had a great Bikram practice this morning with Ron at Boca Bikram. The temperature was pretty hot and it sure was humid. Rene' did a good job, especially since it was her first time back since her rotator cuff surgery. She is making progress. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. Her skin is really glowing! Dee Comes To Do Tracy's Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Tracy's Physical Therapy this afternoon . He was very pleased with Tracy's range of motion and worked on her hips and back today, performing some Thai stretching and massage on the mat. Mom, Rene' & Dad Stop At Town Center Mall After Yoga This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad and Rene' stopped at Town Center Mall after yoga this afternoon. Mom found some Nike Free 5.0 running shoes at Footlocker that she really liked. Dad also found his favorite Clinique shaving cream which he was out of. They had to stop at Starbucks for lattes and scones. Mom, Dad & Rene' Take A Dip In The Pool & Hot Tub This Afternoon ~ Mom, Rene' and Dad enjoyed some time relaxing in the hot tub this afternoon. It was just what the doctor ordered to relax and unwind this afternoon. Mom, Dad, Rene' & Tracy Meet Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff, Chip & Eileen At Seasons 52 This Evening For Mom's Birthday ~ Everyone had a nice time at Mom's favorite restaurant: Seasons 52 this evening. She really enjoys their different types of flatbread, and they sampled each one! Mom, Rene' & Dad Watch House Of Cards On Netflix This Evening ~ Mom, Rene' and Dad continued watching House Of Cards on Netflix this evening. They are completely hooked on the series. They have a few more episodes to go until Season 3. Daily OM : Attracting Genuine Abundance: From Attracting Genuine Abundance On-line Course ~

Friday, August 8, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga flow practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. The class was packed with lots of intense yoga practitioners. It was a great flow class, hot and humid, and just the way Mom likes it. Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Brows This Afternoon ~ Tracy got her eyebrows shaped by Wilmene. She does such a good job keeping Tracy beautiful. Rene' Arrives This Evening From Pensacola ~ Rene' arrived this evening from Pensacola to spend Mom's birthday with her. She drove straight through from Pensacola, nine and a half hours! Wow! That is a labor of love. Mom, Dad & Rene' Have Dinner From Bonefish Mac's This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Rene' ordered dinner from Bonefish Mac's this evening. It was really delicious as always! Mom loves the smoked fish dip and the pot stickers. Mom & Dad Watch House Of Cards On Netflix This Evening ~ Mom, Rene' and Dad watched House Of Cards on Netflix this evening. There are 26 episodes and Mom and Dad are addicted to this show. They will be through the entire series (two seasons) before too long. They can't wait until Season 3 is released soon. Daily OM : Mindful Walking : Walking With Awareness ~

Thursday, August 7, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Spinning With Jenn At Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club This Morning ~ Mom had a great Spin class with Jenn this morning at the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club. It s always a very challenging ride with great playlists! Mom Takes Luca To See Dr. Seaman This Morning ~ Mom brought Luca to see Dr. Seaman, his internist in Hollywood this morning for a follow-up appointment. She examined Luca and said that his red blood cells were still clumping, and that his Hematocrit was essentially stable at 27 (from 26 several days ago)! She examined his tongue and throat and said that everything appeared normal. She said that Luca is probably feeling the effects of the medications, and that the immunosuppresants will take time to work. Luca finished his last Doxycycline this morning, after 14 plus days of treatment. All tests came back negative for an infectious or toxic component. Mom Goes To Kate's Warm Yoga Practice At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Warm Yoga practice with Karmic Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point this afternoon. She really loves her yoga practice. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Tracy had a very good Physical Therapy session this evening with Marcus. He was very pleased with Tracy's head and trunk control, as well as her range of motion. She demonstrated very good head control and was very engaged in her therapy session this evening. Daily OM: Missing Our Old Habits : Enduring Discomfort ~

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Keri This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Mom loves her classes and they are always challenging and fun! Mom & Dad Get The House Reappraised This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad had the house reappraised this afternoon. The same appraiser, George, came and updated his previous appraisal. Fingers crossed that it works this time. The Weather Has Been So Severe This Summer ~ The weather sure has been so severe this summer, raining almost every day with severe thunder and lightning. Not much fun for swimming or the beach, or anything outside. Mom & Dad Watch More Episodes Of House Of Cards On Netflix This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watch more episodes of House of Cards this evening. They are making their way through Season 2 of this show created specifically for Netflix. Daily OM : Finding Peace Within : A Full Embrace Excluding Nothing ~

Tuesday, August 5, 2014 ~ Luca Is Still Not Acting Like Himself ~ Mom made another appointment for Luca to see Dr. Seaman on Thursday this week. He is still not acting like himself, and seems very weak and not happy. Mom has been giving him Tramadol, one-half of a pill, when he looks like he is in pain. We are hoping that his hematocrit has returned to normal and that he is on the mend. Mom had to get Luca's prescription for Prednisone refilled at CVS, and he only has a few days of the fourteen days of Doxycycline left. Mom Goes To Kate's Warm Yoga Class This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great Warm Yoga practice this afternoon with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class, just what Mom needed after her Spinning ride this morning. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He worked with Tracy on her head and trunk control and then it was time for her passive range of motion exercises. Marcus is pleased with Tracy's improved range of motion, especially in her pectorals and her shoulders. Mom & Dad Watch More Episodes Of House Of Cards This Evening ~ Mom and Dad are about halfway through the 26 episodes or Season 1 and are really enjoying the program. Daily OM : Using Yourself As A Pendulum: Intuitive Guidance Within ~

Monday, August 4, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Jenn's Spinning Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Spinning class this morning with Jenn at Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club. It is definitely one of Mom's passions. Mom Goes To Veronica's Warm Yoga Class This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Warm Yoga practice with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed to get her through the day. Mom & Dad Watch House Of Cards This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched House Of Cards on Netflix this evening. They are really hooked on this series, and have about 20 more episodes to go until Season 3! Tracy Watches The Season Premier Of The Bachelor In Paradise This Evening ~ Tracy watched the season Premier of The Bachelor In Paradise this evening. Mom is not watching this reality series, but Tracy seems to like it. Mom & Dad Order Thai Food From Tamarind This Evening ~ Mom and Dad ordered Thai for dinner this evening from Tamarind Cafe. It was really good, especially the spring rolls. Daily OM : The Power Within: Energy 101 ~

Sunday, August 3, 2014 ~ Tracy Finally Has Hippotherapy This Morning ~ Tracy finally had her Hippotherapy session this morning and the weather cooperated. Tracy did an awesome job with head and trunk control and managed to tolerate the entire 30-minute session. Mom Takes The Day Off From Hot Yoga ~ Mom took the day off from exercising for a well-deserved rest. It really felt good, and was just what she needed after a very busy week. Dad Catches Up On Paperwork Today ~ Dad caught up on the mountains of paperwork on his desk today. Mom, Tracy & Dad Go To Mass At St. Joan Of Arc Church In Boca Raton This Evening ~ Mom, Tracy and Dad went to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church for the folk Mass this evening. It was so upbeat and alive, and Tracy smiled through the entire Mass. Father Jimmy was so good too; his sermon was amazing. Mom & Dad Watch The Last ShipThis Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched The Last Ship this evening. It is a really good summer drama, with a pretty shocking twist. Mom & Dad Watch Several More Episodes Of House Of Cards This Evening ~ Mom and Dad are making more progress in the House Of Cards series this evening. It is so good, and they are glad that they have something to watch during the off season. Daily OM : Walking With Awareness: Mindful Walking ~

Saturday, August 2, 2014 ~ Mom Teaches Yoga At North Beach Village This Morning ~ Mom taught Yoga at North Beach Village this morning. It was a great class and a lot of fun! She brought her cool washcloths infused with lavender and lemongrass essential oils. Dad Goes To Bikram With Ron This Morning At Boca Bikram Yoga ~ Dad had a great Bikram practice this morning with Ron at Boca Bikram. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. Her skin is really glowing! Mom Goes To Yoga Rocks This Afternoon At American Yoga In The Cove At Deerfield Beach ~ Mom finally made it to a Yoga Rocks at American Yoga at The Cove in Deerfield Beach this afternoon. It was really fun and she learned some new yoga sequences. Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Dee had to cancel Tracy's Physical Therapy session this afternoon due to a family death. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dee and his family throughout this difficult time. Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Mom and Dad enjoyed some time relaxing in the hot tub this evening. It was just what the doctor ordered to relax and unwind this evening. Mom & Dad Watch House Of Cards On Netflix This Evening ~ Mom and Dad started watching House Of Cards on Netflix this evening. They are completely hooked on the series. They have 25 more episodes to go until the next season. Daily OM : Overcoming Not Good Enough: From The Overcoming Not Good Enough On-line Course ~

Friday, August 1, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga flow practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a great flow class, hot and humid, and just the way Mom likes it. Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Brows This Afternoon ~ Tracy got her eyebrows shaped by Wilmene. She does such a good job keeping Tracy beautiful. Ketteline Gives Tracy A Pedicure This Afternoon ~ Ketteline gave Tracy a pedicure this afternoon. She is giving Tracy's toes a chance to breathe without polish until she returns on Sunday. Luca Is Not Walking On His Left Rear Paw ~ Luca is not walking on his left rear paw today. Mom gave him half of a Tramadol for pain to see if this should help. Mom & Dad Watch NY Med This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched NY Med this evening. They tivoed several programs to watch over the weekend when there is nothing on the television. Daily OM : Undistracted Energy : Pure Thoughts ~