Friday, December 31st, 2010 ~ Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad ~ 31 Years! ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fitness Fusion With Diane At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a very challenging Hot Yoga Fitness Fusion at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was in the old studio and a little dusty! Otherwise, it was a great class! Mom & Dad Take A Ride To Pompano Beach This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad took a ride to Pompano Beach this afternoon for a walk on the pier. It was really a nice afternoon and they enjoyed a beautiful sunset. They had some yummy gelato: Mom had nocciola and Dad had mango. Delicious! Mamaw Treats Mom, Dad, Emil & Zihan To Chinese Food For New Year's Eve ~ Mamaw treated all of us to Chinese food from Golden China this evening. It was so delicious! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Mamaw, Emil & Zihan Ring In The New Year With Hats & Blowers This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed ringing in the New Year with blowers, leis, and hats! WooHoo! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: If Only : Locating The Underlying Cause ~

Thursday, December 30th, 2010 ~ Dad Takes Kathryn & Caroline To The Airport In Miami This Morning ~ Dad took Kathryn and Caroline to Miami International Airport this morning for their return trip home. It was so much fun having them visiting. Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kate At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice this morning with Kate at Awaken. She has such calming energy and a great pace. Mom loves her classes. Tiffany & Ashley Leave For Key West This Morning ~ Tiffany and Ashley left for Key West this morning. They are spending New Year's Eve on Duval Street and hoping to run into some of their old friends. Emil & Zihan Arrive This Evening ~ Emil & Zihan arrived this evening from Orlando. They are going to spend a few days with us. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM:Fulfilling Energetic Investments : Focusing Our Energy ~

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 ~Dad Takes Elizabeth To The Airport For Her Return Trip To Louisiana ~ Dad left bright and early in the morning to take Elizabeth to Miami for her return flight to Lousiana. Mom & Tiffany Go To Pilates Circuit Class With Christine At Wellness In Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom and Tiffany had a great Pilates Circuit class this morning with Christine at Wellness In Motion in Lighthouse Point. It was a killer class, and Tiffany was sore for days from it! Everyone Goes To Misner For Lunch At La Vilaggio This Afternoon ~ The girls enjoyed shopping at Francesca's Connection at Misner and then lunch at La Vilaggio. It was a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed dining outside in the sunshine. The food and the service was excellent. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening With Tracy ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He stretched and ranged hermajor muscle groups while in her chair and then he and Tania transferred Tracy to the therapy bench for trunk and neck strengthenig exercises. Tracy is working very hard and doing a great job during therapy. Ashley Arrives This Evening From Charleston ~ Tiffany's friend Ashley arrived this evening from Charleston. She is spending New Years with Tiffany in South Florida and Key West. It's always fun when Ashley visits us! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Doing Our Best Work: Roles Of Support ~

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 ~Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kelly At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice this morning with Kelly at Awaken. She has such a soothing voice and a great pace. Mom loves her classes. Mom Goes To Pick Up Nana & Anne Marie For Nana's Appointments At Beltone ~ Nana had an appointment this afternoon at the Beltone Hearing Aid Center to pick up her hearing aid. She was so glad to get her hearing aid back, since she has been wearing only one aid. Dad Takes Mamaw & The Girls Out On The Boat This Afternoon ~ Dad took Mamaw and the four girls out on the boat this afternoon. He took them in the ocean, which scared Mamaw to death! It was a little rough and they bounced around a lot! It is always an adventure around the Anzalone's! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came this eveing to do Physical Therapy this afternoon. He stretched and ranged Tracy's major nuscle groups and then he and Tania transferred Tracy to the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. They positioned Tracy in front of the mirror and coached her to lift up her head while Marcus bounced Tracy on the ball. Tracy is working so hard, and is improving daily. We are so proud of her accomplishments. Everyone Orders Dinner From Bonefish Macs This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed dinner from Bonefish Macs this evening. Mamaw treated and it was really good! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : The Heart Of Humanity: Sitting With Our Sadness ~

Monday, December 27th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion With Keri This Morning ~ Mom had a really good Hot Yoga session with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class! Mom loves her Hot Yoga practice, especially on the cold days here in South Florida. Dad Takes Tiffany, Kathryn, Caroline, Elizabeth, & Luca Go On The Boat For A Sea Trial This Morning ~ Dad took the girls, Luca and Kelner from Pantropic out in the ocean for a sea trial this morning. It was so rough out in the ocean that Tiffany's coffee mug went over board! On top of that, her coffee went all over the carpet on the bridge. Oh well! Another reason to use those covered coffee cups from Publix! Everyone Heads North To Palm Beach ~ Everyone packed up and headed to Uncle Johnny's condo in Palm Beach for lunch to see his Christmas decorations. Everyone enjoyed the NYPD pizza! The girls especially loved shopping on Worth Avenue this afternoon. It was so cold that the public works department was putting frost bags on all the pretty flowers on Worth Avenue. Daily OM: The Gift Inside: Life Packaging ~

Sunday, December 26th, 2010 ~ Tracy Has A Break From Hippotherapy This Afternoon ~ Mom decided to give Tracy the day off from Hippotherapy today to spend some time with family. Tracy's cousins arrive this evening for a short visit from Louisiana. Mom, Dad, & Tiffany Get A Massage From Fred This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, & Tiffany got a great much-needed massage from Fred this evening. It was just what the doctor ordered. Dad Picks Up Kathryn, Caroline & Elizabeth This Evening ~ Dad picked up cousins Kathryn, Caroline, and Elizabeth from Louisiana this evening at Miami International Airport. They are spending the next few days with us! It is so wonderful to have all five grandchilden together spending time with their Mamaw! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Embracing New Information: Be Open ~

Saturday, December 25th, 2010 ~ Merry Christmas! ~ Wilmene, Marie, & Tania Have The Day Off To Celebrate Christmas With Their Families ~ The girls had the day off today to celebrate Christmas. Mom and Dad took care of Tracy this morning. They watched the Macy's Christmas parade while they got Tracy ready for the day. Everyone Comes Over For Christmas Dinner & Presents This Afternoon ~ Everyone waited for Uncle Johnny to arrive and say Mass for the family for Christmas. Then it was time to open presents and have Christmas dinner. Mom, Dad, and Tiffany prepared bacon wrapped filet mignon steaks and stuffed lobster tails. They also steamed and stuffed artichokes. They all ate in front of the Christmas tree and fireplace in the living room. It was so cozy and comfy and everything was really delicious. Everyone got very nice gifts! One of the most unique was Tiffany's gift to Mom and Dad. She gave them an adopted olive tree in the Sorelle vineyard (translated Sisters) in the Appenines. They will receive two shipments of two litres of their olive oil this year! Yummy! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Removing Obstructions: Allowing Our Light To Shine ~

Friday, December 24th, 2010 ~ Mom & Tiffany Go To Vinyasa Yoga This Morning With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom & Tiffany had a very challenging Vinyasa Yoga practice with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a special Christmas Yoga practice, and it was absolutely beautiful! Both Tiffany and Mom really loved it! Mom Takes Mamaw To Her Hair Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom took Mamaw to her hair appointment this afternoon at DeDe's Bella Salon. Everyone Goes On The Boat For Christmas Eve This Evening ~ Mom prepared a variety of hors d'oeuvres: chicken wings, shrimp cocktail, egg rolls, bacon wrapped beef wellingtons, pin wheels, etc. They cruised up and down the Intracoastal Waterway, looking at all of the pretty Christmas lights and decorations. Royal Palm was especially beautiful! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: When Pain Comes Our Way : Honoring All Experiences ~

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kate At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice this morning with Kate at Awaken. She has such calming energy and a great pace. Mom loves her classes. Mom Gives Tracy A Half Of A 5mg Ritalin This Afternoon ~ Mom decided to give Tracy a half of a 5 mg Ritalin this afternoon because she has been really sleepy ever since it was discontinued on the 19th. Tiffany, Tracy, & Mom Bake Christmas Cookies This Afternoon. Tiffany and Tracy spent some time together in the kitchen making Christmas cookies this afternoon. Dad even helped to decorate them! They tasted so good, and really look pretty! Tracy picked the angel and the snowman cookie cutters. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening With Tracy ~ Marcus to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He stretched and ranged her major muscle groups while in her chair and then he and Tania transferred Tracy to the therapy peanut ball in front of the mirror for trunk and neck strengthenig exercises. Tracy is working very hard and doing a great job during therapy. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM:Solace In Service : Doing For Others ~

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 ~Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Jessica This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Jessica this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. She is such a great instructor, and her classes are always very challenging! Tania Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Tania shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does a great job, even though Tracy demonstrates some discontent with Tania's tweezing! Beauty is sure worth it! Mom & Mamaw Accompany Tiffany To The Dentist This Afternoon ~ Mom and Mamaw went to the dentist with Tiffany this afternoon. Of course, they had to hit Starbucks, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Macys before heading home. Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Tracy, Tania & Mamaw Go To Pasta Night At The Yacht Club This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed the Pasta Bar at the Yacht Club this evening. It was our first time attending and we were not disappointed. They had four chefs preparing any kind of pasta with your choice of toppings. What a great idea! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Permission To Forgive Others: Releasing Guilt ~

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 ~Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kelly At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice this morning with Kelly at Awaken. She has such a soothing voice and a great pace. Mom loves her classes. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning At Boca Raton Bikram College Of India ~ Dad had a great Bikram Yoga practice this morning at the Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. He really enjoys his yoga practice. Mom Takes Tiffany To The Dentist This Afternoon ~ Mom took Tiffany to her dentist appointment this afternoon. She needs to return tomorrow to replace a small filling. Dee Cancels Tracy's Therapy This Evening ~ Dee had to cancel Tracy's therapy this evening due to a scheduling conflict. We sure do miss him, and appreciate his expertise. Mamaw Arrives This Evening To Spend The Holidays With Us ~ We are so glad to have Mamaw spending the holidays with us this season! She is really happy to be here too! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Pediure This Afternoon ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a pedicure this afternoon. She picked the red color to match her nails. So pretty for Christmas! Tracy Falls Asleep At 3 PM This Afternoon ~ Tracy fell asleep at 3 PM this afternoon. Mom noted her sleepiness, which has increased since her Ritalin was discontinued on the 19th. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Asking & Receiving: Prayer & Meditation ~

Monday, December 20th, 2010 ~ Tiffany & Mom Go To Hot Yoga Fusion With Susanna This Morning ~ Mom and Tiffany had a really good Hot Yoga session with Susanna this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class! Mom loves her Hot Yoga practice, especially on the cold days here in South Florida. Diane is out of town visiting family for the holidays! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Manicure Today ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a manicure this afternoon. She picked a bright red color for the holiday season. Mom Takes Tiffany To Boca Nails For A Pedicure & A Manicure Today ~ Mom took Tiffany to Boca Nails for a much-needed pedicure and a manicure today. Mom Picks Up Nana & Nadesha For Her Appointment With Dr. Ullman Today ~ Nana had an appointment with Dr. Ullman, her cardiologist, this afternoon for a carotid ultrasound. They were unable to do her abdominals because Nana could not get up on the exam table. Tracy Was So Sleepy When Marcus Came To Do Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Tracy was so "knocked out" when Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He decided to come back again on Thursday. Mom noted Tracy's drowsiness since her Ritalin was eliminated yesterday. Tracy Watches The Food Channel With Tiffany This Evening ~ Tracy watched The Food Network this evening with Tiffany! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Analyzing The Path: Recognizing Happiness ~

Sunday, December 19th, 2010 ~ Dad Changes Tracy's G-Tube This Morning ~ Dad changed Tracy's G-tube this morning. Tracy is so blessed to have a daddy who is a doctor. Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Marie & Tracy Drive To Hippotherapy This Afternoon ~ We were almost to Tracy's Hippotherapy session when Susan called Mom to tell her that it was cold and starting to rain at the barn. So, everyone decided to head for Starbucks for lattes and scones instead! It was really getting cold outside, so the lattes were just what they needed to warm up! Tracy's Ritalin Was Discontinued Today ~ Tracy's Ritalin was gradually decreased and finally discontinued today. Mom will note any difference in her alertness and Mom, Dad, Tiffany & Tracy Go For A Ride On The Boat This Afternoon ~ Dad couldn't wait to take Tiffany out on the boat this afternoon for a ride. It was chilly but a beautiful sunny day! Mom, Dad, Tiffany & Tracy Go To The Bit-By-Bit Holiday Party At Bobby Rubino's This Evening ~ Everyone had a great time at Bobby Rubino's for the Holiday Christmas Party this evening. The food and company were great. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Finding Our Own Paths: Entering Awareness ~

Saturday, December 18th, 2010 ~ Mom & Dad Go To The Ft. Lauderdale Airport To Pick Up Tiffany This Morning ~ Mom and Dad were so excited to pick up Tiffany at the airport this morning. It is going to be so nice to have her at homr for the holidays! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy her Saturday morning Spa Day facial this morning. She loves to be pampered. Mom Goes To 4 PM Yoga With Carole This Evening At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great class with Carole at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was just what the doctor ordered. Mom, Dad, Tiffany & Tracy Go To Nana's For The Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed the Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade this evening! They had a great view from Nana's balcony on the 11th floor. This was one of the best boat parades ever. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Beyond Behavior: Defense Mechanisms

Friday, December 17th, 2010 ~ Mom Skips Pilates Circuit Class This Morning With Christine At Wellness In Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom ended up skipping Pilates this morning due to a full class. She really loves her Pilates Circuit class! Mom Goes To Lake Worth For Her Hair Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom went to Lake Worth for her montly hair appointment this afternoon. She is happy that Nana will rejoin her next month. Mom Meets Nana & Nadesha At Dr. Martinoff's Office For Nana's Follow-Up Appointment ~ Mom met Nadesha and Nana for Nana's follow-up appontment with Dr. Martinoff this afternoon. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Marcus this afternoon. He stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups, and then it was time to transfer Tracy to the peanut therapy ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. He bounced Tracy up and down on the peanut in front of the mirror to help with vestibular and spatial orientation. Tracy was very vocal and engaged in her therapy session. She worked very hard and did a great job! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: The Gift Of The Journey : Why We Don't Remember ~

Thursday, December 16th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kate At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice this morning with Kate at Awaken. She has such calming energy and a great pace. Mom loves her classes. Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening With Tracy ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He stretched and ranged her major muscle groups and then gave her a massage. Then it was time to for him and Tania to transfer Tracy to the therapy bench for trunk and neck strengthenig exercises. Tracy actually resisted Dee's stretching her lower extremities on the bench. Tracy is working very hard and doing a great job during therapy. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM:Potlatch : Encouraging Generosity ~

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 ~Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Keri This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. She is such a great instructor, and her classes are always so well planned with great music. Mom Cancels Marcus' Physical Therapy Because Tracy's Tummy Is Bothering Her ~ Tracy had an upset stomach today so Mom cancelled Tracy's Physical Therapy with Marcus. We'll try again on Friday. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Conscious Creation: The First Moments Of The Day ~

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 ~Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kelly At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice this morning with Kelly at Awaken. She has such a soothing voice and a great pace. Mom loves her classes. Tracy's Has Been Laughing & Crying Today ~ Tracy has been showing a lot of emotion today, both laughing and crying. Guess her hormones are in an uproar! We all have days like this! Dee Cancels Tracy's Therapy This Evening ~ Dee had to cancel Tracy's therapy this evening, but will be coming for Tracy's therapy on Thursday. We sure do appreciate his expertise. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM :Going Back By Going Within: Healing Childhood Wounds ~

Monday, December 13th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion With Diane This Morning ~ Mom had a really good Hot Yoga session with Diane this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class! Mom loves her Hot Yoga practice, especially on the cold days here in South Florida. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning At Boca Raton College of India ~ Dad had a great Bikram Yoga practice today at Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. He sure does love his yoga practice. Dad Has The Day Off Today & Did More Decorating & Chores Around The House ~ Dad worked on Christmas decorations and other chores around the house today. He took the day off from work and we are sure glad that he did. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy did a good job during her Phsycial Therapy session with Marcus this evening. He stretched Tracy in her chair and then it was time to position her on the therapy bench in front of the mirror for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She is working so hard and making great progress with her trunk and head control. Way to go Tracy! Daily OM: Unifier Of Opposites: The Color Green ~

Sunday, December 12th, 2010 ~ Tracy Has A Break From Hippotherapy This Afternoon ~ Susan took the day off from Hippotherapy today to spend some time with her Mom, so Tracy had a break from her Hippotherapy. Mom & Dad Put The Finishing Touches On The Boat Decorations For The Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade This Evening ~ Everyone was getting psyched for the Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade this evening. The weather promises to be very festive, with temperatures dropping about 20 degrees when the front moves through. Everyone Boards Prayers For Tracy For This Evening's Holiday Boat Parade ~ Everyone was at the dock and ready to board Prayers For Tracy at 4:30 PM. We had a great group of friends and family on board, with lots of delicious food and beverages. Dad drove the boat to Lake Santa Barbara which was the meeting place for all the parade participants. The wind started to kick up, making maneuvering the boat very tricky, especially since the bow thruster was not working. Dad kept us away from the other boats and the shoreline for the duration, battling the strong winds! After about an hour, it was finally time to proceed North to the Judge's Stand at the Sands near the Atlantic Blvd bridge. There were so many beautifully decorated boats in the parade. Mom's favorite boat was decked out with a Jimmy Buffett theme, complete with bright neon pink flamingos, parrots, and lots and lots of lights. Precious! Our boat was decorated in red, blue and white, with Tracy's angel bears, a beautiful angel blowing a trumpet, and a pretty swirly Christmas tree! When we passed by the judge's stand, we played Mannheim Steamroller's Carol of the Bells song. It sounded awesome with the Bose System! When we traveled North to the Hillsboro Blvd bridge, we saw so many people on balconies, docks, and at parties in their yards. Some even had fire pits, which looked so warm and inviting. The houses were decorated so beautifully, with lots of colored lights! The homes in Royal Palm had huge Christmas trees, some more than 20 feet high. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: The Art Of Focus: Energy Protection ~

Saturday, December 11th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To 8:30 AM Hot Yoga This Morning With Jena At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom enjoyed Jena's hot yoga practice this morning at Awaken in Lighthouse Point. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy her Saturday morning Spa Day facial this morning. She loves to be pampered. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch The Army vs. Navy Game This Afternoon ~ It was fun to watch Navy beat Army this afternoon. Mom & Dad Go To The LaMarca's To A Winterfest Boat Parade Party This Evening ~ Wilmene stayed with Tracy this evening while Mom and Dad went to the Winterfest Boat Parade Party at Dr. LaMarca'sTracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Choosing True Connections: Technology As Distractions ~

Friday, December 10th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Pilates Circuit Class This Morning With Christine At Wellness In Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a very challenging Pilates Circuit class with Christine at Wellness In Motion in Lighthouse Point. It was a group class with Laurie and Vee. What a fun class! Christine kicked our butts! Everyone Comes To The Lighthouse Point Boat Parade This Evening ~ What a fun time everyone had at the Lighthouse Point Holiday Boat Parade! After the very short jaunt from the South to the North Grand Canal, and one trip around the yacht club marina to wave at all the spectators on the dock, it was time to head for the Red & White Party and buffet! The food was yummy and the company even better. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: The Journey Of Commitment : Entering Into Commitment ~

Thursday, December 9th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kate At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice this morning with Kate at Awaken. She has such calming energy and a great pace. Mom loves her classes. Mom & Dad Attend The Captain's Briefing At The Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club This Evening ~ Mom and Dad attended the Captain's Briefing for the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club Boat Parade tomorrow evening. It took about five minutes, so different from the Pompano Beach one. It is a lot smaller, with only about 8 boats (our boat is #7)! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening With Tracy ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He stretched and ranged hermajor muscle groups while in her chair and then he and Tania transferred Tracy to the therapy bench for trunk and neck strengthenig exercises. Tracy is working very hard and doing a great job during therapy. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM:Harmonizing With The Universe : The Benefits Of Singing ~

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 ~Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Keri This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. She is such a great instructor, and her classes are always so well planned with great music. Dad Goes To LaGuardia Airport This Morning For His Monthly Meeting ~ Dad left bright and early this morning for his monthly meeting at Laguardia Airport today. He returned in time to meet Mom at the Captain's briefing this evening. Mom Goes To The Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade Captain's Briefing This Evening ~ Mom met Dad at the Captain's briefing this evening for the Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade. The boat parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 12th, and should be a lot of fun! Mom Postpones Marcus' Physical Therapy Until Tomorrow Night So Tracy Can Go To The Lighthouse Aglow Tree Lighting This Evening ~ The Captain's briefing went long and therefore, Tracy missed the tree lighting in the park this evening. Guess we'll have to try again next year. It was pretty cold anyway, and was probably better that we did not take Tracy out in the weather. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Life As We Know It: The Status Quo ~

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 ~Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kelly At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice this morning with Kelly at Awaken. She has such a soothing voice and a great pace. Mom loves her classes. Mom Goes To Pick Up Nana & Nadesha For Nana's Appointments At Beltone & The Wound Center ~ Nana had two appointments this afternoon, one at the Beltone Hearing Aid Center and the other at the Davis Therapy Center for a dressing change. The good news is that the audiologist took one of Nana's hearing aides to send out for repair since they are still covered under warranty. She should get it back next week. Dr. O'Hara was happy with her wound healing and he discharged her. The home health nurse will follow-up with removing the dressing in about a week to ten days. Dee Cancels Tracy's Therapy This Evening ~ Dee had to cancel Tracy's therapy this evening due to a scheduling conflict. We sure do miss him, and appreciate his expertise. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Changing The Way We Relate: Making Over Our Partners ~

Monday, December 6th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion With Diane This Morning ~ Mom had a really good Hot Yoga session with Diane this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class! Mom loves her Hot Yoga practice. Mom Takes Nana & Nadesha To Nana's Doctor Appointment With Dr. Ullman, Cardiologist ~ Mom picked up Nana, Uncle Johnny and Nadesha for Nana's 2:30 PM appointment with Dr. Ullman, her cardiologist. He changed Mom's medication, discontinuing her Norvasc and Dyazide and prescribing Imdur. We'll see how that goes. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy did a good job during her Phsycial Therapy session with Marcus this evening. He stretched Tracy in her chair and then it was time to position her on the therapy bench in front of the mirror for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She is working so hard and making great progress with her trunk and head control. Way to go Tracy! Dad Flies To Haiti For The Day To Conduct Some Training ~ Dad flew to Haiti bright and early this morning to train several nurses to conduct passenger health screenings. He returned later this evening after a very productive trip. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: A Sign Of Imbalance: Overachieving & Overreaching ~

Sunday, December 5th, 2010 ~ Mom, Dad, & Marie Take Tracy To Her Hippotherapy Session This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, and Marie brought Tracy to her Hippotherapy session n with Susan and Breezy this afternoon in Parkland. She had a great session, and did not get fatigued until the end of her thirty minute session. Great job Tracy! Nana, Uncle Johnny, Nadesha, Jeff & Aunt Diane Come Over For Dinner & To Decorate The Tree ~ Jeff and Diane brought over two rotisserie chickens and Mom cooked the eggplant and made a salad for dinner. Everyone enjoyed dinner together and then decorated the Christmas tree this evening. It was a lot of fun to see all of the home made ornaments and special decorations as they were taken out of the box. There were "Baby's First Christmas" and souvenirs from the many places where we lived or visited. Mom & Dad Watch Brothers & Sisters This Evening ~ Mom and Dad relaxed and watched Brothers & Sisters this evening. It is one of Mom's favorite shows along with Parenthood! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: No Hard Edges: Creating Space In The Body ~

Saturday, December 4th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Stay With Nana Bright & Early This Morning ~ Mom went to Nana's at 7:30 this morning to stay withNana while Uncle Johnny went to his church and Nadesha attended a funeral in Miami. She enjoyed visiting with Nana, and is so glad that they live so close to family. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy her Saturday morning Spa Day facial this morning. She loves to be pampered. Mom Goes To 4 PM Hot Yoga This Afternoon With Keri At Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom enjoyed Keri's challenging hot yoga practice this afternoon at Awaken in Lighthouse Point. It was so nice to practice in a toasty studio, especially with it being so cold outside. Wilmene Stays With Tracy While Mom & Dad Go To Dawn & Nick's Holiday Party ~ Mom and Dad had a good time at Dawn and Nick's this evening while Tracy stayed with Wilmene. It was a very cool evening and it got everyone in the holiday spirit. What a great party! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: To Others & To Ourselves: Obligations ~

Friday, December 3rd, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Pilates Circuit Class With Christina At Wellness In Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuit class with Christine at Wellness In Motion Pilates Studio. It was a very challenging class, and Mom really missed her Pilates. Her abs missed Pilates too! Tania Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Tania shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does such a nice job making Tracy look more beautiful! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Learning To Trust Divine Guidance : Trial & Error ~

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 ~ Mom Skips Her Hot Yoga Practice This Morning To Take Nana To Dr. Williams' Office ~ Mom picked up Nana and Nadesha this morning for a 10:45 AM appointment with Dr. Williams. They drew blood for labs and discussed Nana's current medications. She basically resumed Nana's medication list prior to her going to the hospital, with the addition of the new medications: Zocor and Lopressor. She also resumed Nana's Norvasc and discontinued her Atacand. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Marcus this evening. He and Tania transferred Tracy to the therapy bench and worked on head and trunk control in front of the mirror. She is doing a really good job and is working very hard during her sessions. Marcus and Dad extended Tracy's arms in front of her on the bench to work on weight bearing through her shoulders, wrists, and hands. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM:The Journey Of Commitment : Entering Into Commitment ~

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Keri This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. She is such a great instructor, and her classes are always so well planned with great music. Tracy Has An Appointment At The Spasticity Clinic With Dr. Rubin This Afternoon ~ Tracy had an appointment with Dr. Rubin and the therapists at the University of Miami's Spasticity Clinic for evaluation. Dr. Rubin prescribed Comtan, which assists in optimizing Sinomet's effect on the central nervous system. Dr. Rubin also updated his plan for Tracy's next Botox configuration in January. The concensus among the therapists was to increase the amount of Botox in Tracy's sternocleidomastoid and her finger flexors. Our next appointment is January 25th. Marcus Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening & Reschedules For Tomorrow Evening ~ Marcus decided to cancel Tracy's Physical Therapy this evening because he thought Tracy might be worn out from her long day at the Spasticity Clinic in Miami. He rescheduled for tomorrow evening, a much better choice. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Think Globally, Eat Locally: Have Fun & Save The Planet ~