Tuesday, December 31, 2013 ~ Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Hot Yoga With Ron At Boca Bikram Yoga In Boca Raton ~ Mom & Dad had a great Bikram yoga practice with Ron at Boca Bikram Yoga. She is going slow and listening to her body. Mom & Dad Go To Houstons For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Mom & Dad had a nice lunch at Houstons this afternoon. It was really delicious! Mom & Dad Drop Off Tracy's Stool Specimen For Culture & Sensitivity At The Hospital Lab ~ Mom and Dad dropped off Tracy's stool specimen at the North Broward Medical Center's Lab for analysis this morning. It will take several days to get the results. Wilmene Straight Caths Tracy This Afternoon ~ Wilmene straight cathed Tracy this afternoon, yielding 400 cc's of dark yellow urine. We hope the Cipro resolves her UTI quickly. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes For One Hour Today ~ Ketteline and Wilmene put Tracy's Yoga Toes on for one hour twice today, once in the morning and once in the evening. Tracy Wears Her Splints This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her hand splints for about five hours today. Ketteline checked her skin and everything looks good. Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff & Uncle Johnny Come Over For Dinner This Evening ~ Aunt Diane and Uncle Jeff ordered dinner from The Sicilian Oven in Lighthouse Point. The family enjoyed pasta fagioli and delicious salad for dinner. It was Mom and Dad's 34th wedding anniversary, so it was an extra special treat. They rang in the new year, just the three of them, with hopes that 2014 is a year full of miracles for Tracy! Tracy Vomits 8 Ounces At 11 PM This Evening ~ Tracy must believe in "Out with the Old and In with the New'" this New Year's because she threw up about 8 ounces of Jevity around 11 PM. What a way to end 2013! Daily OM : Putting Yourself First: Daily Self-Care ~

Monday, December 30, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Her Appointment With Dr. Krebsbach This Morning In Boca Raton ~ Mom had an appointment with Dr. Krebsbach this morning for her left thumb and wrist. He x-rayed it and told Mom that she had arthritis in the navicular joint. He gave her a splint to wear and recommended her take Motrin, use topical analgesics, and rest it. She has another appointment in one month. Mom Straight Caths Tracy This Afternoon ~ Mom straight caths Tracy again this morning, yielding 200 ccs of dark yellow urine. Dr. Williams starts Tracy on Cipro 500 mgs BID today for another UTI. The Amoxicillin did not seem to resolve Tracy's UTI, or she got a recurrence over the course of the treatment. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. She worked hard and did a good job with trunk and head control exercises. Repetition is so important for Tracy to gain strength, and her progress is very slow and steady. Tracy Starts A Week Dose Of Cipro 500 Mgs BID ~ Tracy started on Cipro 500 mgs BID today for another UTI. She has to take it for a week, and then Mom will take her to see the urologist. Daily OM : Owning Your Tendencies: Understanding All Sides ~

Sunday, December 29, 2013 ~ Mom Takes Another Day Off From Hot Yoga ~ Mom took another day off from Hot Yoga. Her left thumb and wrist is bothering her. She has an appointment with Dr. Krebsbach, the hand specialist, tomorrow morning at 9:15 AM. Tracy Has A Hippotherapy Session This Morning With Susan At Bit By Bit ~ Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~ Tracy had a great Hippotherapy session with Susan at Sand & Spurs this morning. She sat up tall on Chubbie and held her head up throughout he thirty minute session. Mom Relaxes On The Couch With The Heating Pad On Her Left Thumb & Wrist ~ Mom was feeling a little under the weather and decided to rest on the couch for most of the day. She babied her left wrist and thumb, since it was aching so much. Daily OM : Knowing Our Hearts Desire: Feeling Jealous ~

Saturday, December 28, 2013 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga With Ron This Morning At Bikram Yoga Of Boca Raton ~ Mom and Dad had a great Bikram Yoga practice with Ron at Boca Bikram Yoga. It was really hot and humid, just what they needed to start the weekend off right. Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He started with some deep passive stretching on the therapy mat, and then it was time for trunk and neck strengthening exercises on the therapy peanut ball. Dee does a great job working with Tracy1 Dad Gets A Much-Needed Massage From Dee This Evening ~ Dad was long overdue for a deep tissue massage from Dee. He really worked on his neck and shoulders, and his lower back was a mess. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Football This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched football bowl games this evening. It was a lot of fun! Daily OM : Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting The Soul: From Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting The Soul On-line Course ~

Friday, December 27, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Flow This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow practice with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed to detox; no retoxing! Ketteline Massages Tracy's Hands & Feet With Twisted Peppermint Lotion This Afternoon ~ Ketteline massaged Tracy's hands, arms, and feet with Twisted Peppermint lotion this afternoon. She loves her massages. Mom & Dad Go To The Ford & Lincoln Dealership To Look At New Crossovers ~ Mom and Dad ended up leasing a new Lincoln MKX in place of their Ford Edge! What a nice car! It took them five hours to get everything transferred over to the MKX. Daily OM : Strangers In Our Sanctuary: Sharing Peace ~

Thursday, December 26, 2013 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga With Silvia At Boca Bikram Yoga arm Yoga In Boca Raton This Morning ~ Mom and Dad had a great Bikram hot yoga practice with Silvia this morning Bikram Yoga of Boca Raton. Her classes are always so detailed oriented; it's been about five years since Mom took her class. Wow! So challenging! Tracy Has Had An Upset Stomach All Week ~ Tracy has had an upset stomach and diarrhea ever since she started taking Amoxicillin for her UTI. Note to self: no more Amoxicillin for Tracy. Mom & Dad Go To Boca Orthopedics To Get Tracy's Splint Straps Redone ~ Mom and Dad brought both pairs of Tracy's splints to the Occupational Therapists for new straps. They do such a good job! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He spent some time working with Tracy on her trunk and head control on the therapy ball in front of the full-length mirror. Tracy is making some small but significant improvements in her trunk and head control. This is especially noted when she is on Chubbie during her Hippptherapy sessions. Marcus spends a minimum of thirty minutes at the end of her 90 minute sessions, performing passive range of motion exercises, to help keep Tracy's muscles and joints flexible. Daily OM : Digging Deep For Healing: Rooting Down ~

Wednesday, December 25, 2013 ~ Merry Christmas ~ Mom Skips Hot Yoga With Keri This Morning ~ Mom had to skip hot yoga this morning with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. She was busy getting things ready for Christmas dinner. Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, & Uncle Jeff Come Over For Christmas Dinner This Afternoon ~ Everyone enjoyed dinner in the dining room this afternoon. Mom stuffed lobster tails, and Tiffany seared applewood bacon filet mignon steaks, then Dad grilled them on the gas grill. It was really delicious, and everything was done on time. Dad grilled the veggie kabobs on the grill too, and Mom made a salad. Chip & Eileen Join Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff, Tiffany, Tracy, Mom & Dad To Open Presents ~ It was the first year that we could open presents before 7 PM. With Uncle Johnny retired from being a pastor at St. Mary's, we did not have to wait for him to get here from Pahokee. Dad Takes Tiffany To The Airport For Her 7 PM Flight ~ Dad took Tiffany to the airport for her 7 PM flight to Charlotte and then off to Wilmington, NC. She is meeting her friend Chris in Charlotte and then flying to their family beach house in Wrightville Beach, to spend a few days. Lucky girl! Daily OM : Revising The Holidays: Rediscovering Your Joyfulness ~

Tuesday, December 24, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Flow With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was packed with lots of amazing energy, just the way she likes it! Mom catheterized Tracy Twice Today ~ Mom had to catheterize Tracy twice today: 350 ccs at 10:50 AM and 850 ccs at 10:00 PM. Looks like Tracy will be taking another antibiotic as soon as we get her Culture and Sensitivity results back next week. Tracy, Wilmene, & Ketteline Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ The weather was sunny and warm, and the girls enjoyed sitting outside by the pool this afternoon. Tracy is solar powered, and really enjoys sitting in the sun. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes For One Hour Today ~ Ketteline and Wilmene put Tracy's Yoga Toes on for one hour twice today, once in the morning and once in the evening. Aunt Diane, Uncle Johnny, & Jeff Join Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Tracy, & Ketteline On The Boat This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Tracy, and Ketteline, joined Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff, and Uncle Johnny on the boat to see the Christmas lights this evening. It is always fun on Christmas eve, because there are no other boats out, and everyone has their Christmas decorations up. Uncle Johnny Says Mass This Evening ~ Uncle Johnny said Mass this evening for all of us and Chip and Eileen. It was a nice short Mass, and everyone missed those family members who could not make it this year. Daily OM : Where You Need To Be: Timing Can Be Everything ~

Monday, December 23, 2013 ~ Mom Drops A Cathed Urine Specimen Off At Dr. Williams' Office This Afternoon For Culture & Sensitivity ~ Mom dropped of a cathed urine specimen for analysis at Dr. Williams' office this morning to see if her Amoxicillin was effective to resolve her UTI. We will most likely not get any results until next Monday due to the holiday break. Mom Goes To Warm Flow Yoga With Veronica At 1 PM This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great Warm Yoga flow with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point this afternoon. She is really trying to keep up her yoga practice over the holidays. Tiffany Works Outside On The Patio This Afternoon ~ Tiffany spent the time working from the patio by the pool today. Not a bad place to work from if I say so myself. Mom, Dad, Tiffany & Tracy Watch White Christmas This Evening ~ It has become an Anzalone tradition to watch White Christmas over the Christmas holidays. As usual, Mom falls asleep and wakes up just in time to see the ending: snow on Christmas. Daily OM : Power In Honesty: Staying True To Your Word ~

Sunday, December 22, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Veronica This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga flow this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Hippotherapy was canceled and it was just what Mom needed this morning. Ketteline Gives Tracy A Manicure & Pedicure This Evening ~ Ketteline gave Tracy a pedicure and manicure this afternoon. She chose red and green colors for Christmas, and they look really pretty. Tracy Vomits About 8 Ounces Around 4:30 This Afternoon ~ Tracy vomited about 8 ounces around 4:30 this afternoon. She is feeling a lot better Tiffany Arrives From DC/Northern Virginia Late This Evening ~ Tracy and Mom hung out at home while Dad went to pick up Tiffany at the Ft. Lauderdale International Airport! We are so excited to have her here from DC for the Christmas holiday! Daily OM : Language Of The Soul: The Paradox Of Spirit ~

Saturday, December 21, 2013 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Glytone Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a Glytone facial this morning as part of her Spa Saturday! She sure does enjoy her facials. Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga With Ron This Morning At Boca Bikram Yoga ~ Mom and Dad had a great Bikram Yoga class this morning with Ron at Boca Bikram in Boca raton. It was a really packed class, and the temperature and humidity was toasty. Just what Mom and Dad needed today in the midst of the holiday partying; a detoxing hot Bikram yoga class! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Dee This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He stretched and ranged her on the therapy mat, and then it was time to get her prone (on her tummy) for some hip and shoulder stretches. Tracy tolerated about 23 minutes on her tummy. Mom, Dad, Luca & Tracy Go For A Ride To Look At Christmas Lights ~ Mom, Dad, Luca & Tracy went for a ride around Lighthouse Point and Pompano to look at Christmas lights. There were some over the top lights, especially in Pompano. When they got home, they ordered dinner from Bonefish Macs. Dad got his ususal rack of ribs and Mom got a gumbo and Caesar salad. Daily OM : Blessings From A Course In Miracles: From Blessings From A Course In Miracles On-line Course ~

Friday, December 20, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Physical Therapy With Kurt This Morning ~ Mom went to her last (we hope) Physical Therapy session with Kurt this morning at Atlantic Rehab in Lighthouse Point. Her SI joint is feeling a lot better with the therapy and Valtoren. She definitely caught it just in the nick of time. Mom Takes The Dogs To Pet Haven For Their Grooming Appointment This Morning ~ Mom brought the dogs to Pet Haven for Crystal to groom them for Christmas. She does such a good job, especially with Luca. He looks so cute, even if it only lasts a few minutes before he gets all scruffy again. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga With Ron This Morning ~ Dad is off today and went to Bikram Yoga with Ron in Boca Raton. He really enjoys his Bikram Yoga practice. Mom hopes to go with him this week while he is off for Christmas. Ketteline & Wilmene Dry Brush Tracy's Extremities Today ~ Ketteline and Wilmene dry brushed Tracy's extremities with her soft brush twice today. This practice helps to integrate sensory stimulation and improves circulation and skin health. Tracy really likes having her arms dry brushed. Ketteline Massages Tracy's Hands & Feet With Twisted Peppermint Lotion This Afternoon ~ Ketteline massaged Tracy's hands, arms, and feet with Twisted Peppermint lotion this afternoon. She loves her massages. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Meet Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane & Jeff For Dinner At Tabu In Palm Beach This Evening ~ Everyone had a really nice time at Tabu on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach this evening. Dinner was delicious, and they even took some pictures by the beautiful Christmas tree in front of Tiffany's. Palm Beach is so beautiful, espeicially at this time of year. Daily OM : Strangers In Our Sanctuary: Sharing Peace ~

Thursday, December 19, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Warm Yoga With Kate At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great warm yoga practice with Kate this afternoon at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. Her classes are always just what Mom needs; she must be Psychic, she is at least Karmic! Tracy Has Had An Upset Stomach All Week ~ Tracy has had an upset stomach and diarrhea ever since she started taking Amoxicillin for her UTI. Note to self: no more Amoxicillin for Tracy. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He spent some time working with Tracy on her trunk and head control on the therapy ball in front of the full-length mirror. Tracy is making some small but significant improvements in her trunk and head control. This is especially noted when she is on Chubbie during her Hippptherapy sessions. Marcus spends a minimum of thirty minutes at the end of her 90 minute sessions, performing passive range of motion exercises, to help keep Tracy's muscles and joints flexible. Daily OM : We Don't Need To Suffer: Learn & Let Flow ~

Wednesday, December 18, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Physical Therapy With Kurt This Morning At Atlantic Rehab In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had another PT appointment with Kurt at Atlantic Rehab in Lighthouse Point. The combination of E-stim and heat, and then massage and ice modalities is sure working. The Valtoren is also helping to speed up the recovery process. Mom Goes To Warm Yoga With Veronica 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. She really enjoys her hot yoga practice, and misses it when she can't go. Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Etebrows This Afternoon ~ Our girl sure does get pampered. Today, Wilmene is shaping her eyebrows. She does such a good job! Ketteline & Wilmene Dry Brush Tracy This Afternoon ~ Michelle and Wilmene brushed Tracy's arms with the soft brush this afternoon. Michelle also stretched and ranged Tracy's arms, wrists, and hands. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes For One Hour Today ~ Ketteline and Michelle put Tracy's Yoga Toes on for one hour twice today, once in the morning and once in the evening. Daily OM : Conscious Decisions: Going Against What Is Popular ~

Tuesday, December 17, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Warm Yoga With Kate At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great warm yoga practice with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is going slow and listening to her body. Tracy, Wilmene, & Ketteline Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ The weather was sunny and warm, and the girls enjoyed sitting outside by the pool this afternoon. Tracy is solar powered, and really enjoys sitting in the sun. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes For One Hour Today ~ Ketteline and Wilmene put Tracy's Yoga Toes on for one hour twice today, once in the morning and once in the evening. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. She worked hard and did a good job with trunk and head control exercises. Repetition is so important for Tracy to gain strength, and her progress is very slow and steady. Mom & Dad Catch Up On Previous Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched previous episodes of their favorite shows this evening. It was so great to relax on the couch for a bit, without any interruptions. Daily OM : Residing At The Helm: Being Your Own Village ~

Monday, December 16, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Her Physical Therapy Appointment With Kurt This Morning ~ Mom had her first official Physical Therapy appointment with Kurt this morning. He put E-Stim and heat on Mom's left SI joint and then massaged it and finished up with ice. It really makes a huge difference and feels a lot better, especially with the Valtoren. Mom Goes To Veronica's Warm Yoga This Afternoon ~ Mom took it slow and easy at Veronica's warm yoga class this afternoon at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. The heat really felt good, and the poses helped her back and shoulder. Her Left wrist and thumb is still feeling sore. Guess she will be checking that one out soon. Tracy Takes Her Last Amoxicillin Today ~ Tracy finished up her week of Amoxicillin today. We will wait a week and then retest her urine for any bacteria. Fingers crossed that this will help her UTI. Daily OM : A Life Of Learning: Earth School ~

Sunday, December 15, 2013 ~ Mom Takes Another Day Off From Hot Yoga ~ Mom took another day off from Hot Yoga. She was a little sore, especially her left thumb and wrist, and shoulders. Another day of rest will do the body good. Tracy Takes Another Day Off From Hippotherapy This Morning ~ Tracy took another day off from Hippotherapy because Susan was out of town. The extra rest day gave Dad's shoulder a day off as well. Mom, Dad & Tracy Go To Uncle Johnny's For Dinner & Christmas Caroling This Evening ~ Uncle Johnny had the coolest dinner party this evening; complete with Christmas caroling. He had a pianist come and play Christmas carols while everyone sang. He even had Alex & Ani bracelets for all the guests. It was a lot of fun, and definitely got everyone in the Christmas spirit. Daily OM : Freeing Up Energy: Healing What Hurts ~

Saturday, December 14, 2013 ~ Wilmene & Darlene Give Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene and Darlene gave Tracy a facial this morning. She loves her spa days. Mom Cathed Tracy This Morning ~ Mom had to catheterize Tracy this morning (600 ccs) because Tracy still seems to have a UTI. Apparently the amoxicillin has not worked this time. We will follow up with Dr. Williams once Tracy finishes her course of antibiotics. Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga With Ron This Morning In Boca Raton ~ Mom and Dad went to Bikram Yoga this morning with Ron in Boca Raton. It was a hot and steamy class, just like they like it! Great class. Dee Comes To Do Ohysical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He worked with Tracy on the therapy mat, stretching and ranging her major muscle groups. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to the peanut therapy ball for trunk and head control exercises. Tracy is doing a good job, working very hard to sit up tall and hold up her head while on the ball. Mom & Dad Put Up The Christmas Decorations This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad spent the day putting up the rest of the Christmas decorations this afternoon. They even put lights on the boat! Everything looks so beautiful; Dad does such a good job every year! Daily OM : Sixty Meditations For Greater Happiness: From Sixty Meditations For Greater Happiness On-line Course ~

Friday, December 13, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Warm Yoga With Kate At The Yoga Joint This Afternoon ~ Mom couldn't take another day without hot yoga and decided it was time to go back and give it a try. Kate had a slow flow that was just perfect for checking back in to see what still needed to be healed. Even though she felt a little stiff in her quadratus lumborum, and iliopsoas, she was realtively pain free throughout her practice. Aunt Diane Comes By To Visit Tracy This Afternoon ~ Aunt Diane came by to visit Tracy this afternoon. It was nice to have coffee and to catch up with the events of her week. Ketteline & Wilmene Dry Brush Tracy's Extremities Today ~ Ketteline and Wilmene dry brushed Tracy's extremities with her soft brush twice today. This practice helps to integrate sensory stimulation and improves circulation and skin health. Tracy really likes having her arms dry brushed. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Manicure This Afternoon ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a much-needed manicure this afternoon. Her nails grow so fast; she is one lucky girl! Ketteline Massages Tracy's Hands & Feet With Twisted Peppermint Lotion This Afternoon ~ Ketteline massaged Tracy's hands, arms, and feet with Twisted Peppermint lotion this afternoon. She loves her massages. Wilmene Removes Tracy's Headrest For Thirty Minutes This Afternoon ~ Wilmene removed Tracy's headrest for thirty minutes to work on head control this afternoon. She is doing a good job with her head control and neck strengthening exercises. Daily OM : Days Of Affirmation: Sending Love Ahead To Your Day ~

Thursday, December 12, 2013 ~ Mom Has Her First Appointment With Kim At Atlantic Rehab This Afternoon ~ Mom went to her first appointment with Kim at Atlantic Rehab this afternoon. Kim performed a Physical Therapy evaluation on Mom this afternoon. She found that Mom's left SI joint and surrounding muscles are tight and tender to touch. She started with deep tissue massage and then electrical stimulation and ice. She felt some relief immediately, and is hopeful that after next week's three treatments, she will be as good as new. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He spent some time working with Tracy on her trunk and head control on the therapy bench in front of the full-length mirror. Tracy is demonstrating some improvements in her trunk and head control. This is further exhibited when she is on Chubbie during her Hippptherapy sessions. Marcus spends a minimum of thirty minutes at the end of her 90 minute sessions, performing passive range of motion exercises, to help keep Tracy's muscles and joints flexible. Tracy, Mom & Dad Watch Parenthood, Grey's Anatomy, & Scandal This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy enjoyed watching the winter finale of Parenthood, Grey's Anatomy, and Scandal this evening. It is going to be a long two months before their favorite shows resume next year. Daily OM : Putting People On A Pedestal: Allowing Our Loved Ones To Be Human

Wednesday, December 11, 2013 ~ Dad Leaves Bright & Early For His Monthly Meeting At The American Airlines Terminal At Laguardia Airport ~ It was a very early morning for Dad , as he left on an early flight for his monthly meeting at Laguardia Airport in New York. He really enjoys his monthly pilot's meeting. Mom Gives Tracy A Fleets This Morning ~ Mom gave Tracy a Fleets this morning. We sure hope this will help her discomfort. Mom Is Still Recovering From Her SI Injury & Is Taking A Reprieve From Hot Yoga ~ Mom is icing her left SI and taking Voltaren for her injury from lifting Tracy onto Chubbie last Sunday at Hippotherapy. She was fine with the lift and the twist, it was the reach on to the horse that strained Mom's left SI joint. Ketteline & Wilmene Dry Brush Tracy This Afternoon ~ Michelle and Wilmene brushed Tracy's arms with the soft brush this afternoon. Michelle also stretched and ranged Tracy's arms, wrists, and hands. Mom Straight Caths Tracy This Evening ~ Mom straight cathed Tracy this evening. We are hoping her Amoxicillin is helping to cure her UTI. We are closely monitoring Tracy's symptoms. Mom Gives Tracy A Second Fleets This Evening ~ Mom had to give Tracy a second Fleets this evening. We hope she feels better and gets back on track soon. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes For One Hour Today ~ Ketteline and Michelle put Tracy's Yoga Toes on for one hour twice today, once in the morning and once in the evening. Dad Returns From New York Late This Evening ~ Dad made it back safely from New York late this evening. He was pretty tired and happy to be home from his very long day! Mom & Dad Watch The Winter Finale Of Nashville This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the winter finale of Nashville this evening. Daily OM : Different Ways Of Navigating: We're All In The Same Boat ~

Tuesday, December 10, 2013 ~ Mom Is Still Recovering From Her SI Injury So No Yoga Today ~ Mom is still recovering from her SI injury, and will have her first Physical Therapy appointment Thursday afternoon. Ice and Voltaren seems to be helping, as is resting and refraining from Yoga. Tracy, Wilmene, & Ketteline Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ The weather was sunny and warm, and the girls enjoyed sitting outside by the pool this afternoon. Tracy is solar powered, and really enjoys sitting in the sun. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes For One Hour Today ~ Ketteline and Wilmene put Tracy's Yoga Toes on for one hour twice today, once in the morning and once in the evening. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. She worked hard and did a good job with trunk and head control exercises. Mom & Dad Catch Up On Previous Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched previous episodes of their favorite shows this evening. It was so great to relax on the couch for a bit, without any interruptions. Daily OM : The Wisdom Of Sharing: Stone Soup ~

Monday, December 9, 2013 ~ Kerri Comes To Do Mom & Tracy's Hair This Morning ~ Kerri came to highlight and cut Tracy's hair and give Mom highlights and lowlights this morning. Mom is conflicted; she is not sure if she should let her hair grow or cut it! Patience. Mom Is Out Of Commission From An SI Injury This Week ~ Mom is out of yoga this week with an SI injury. She made an appointment for Physical Therapy with Kurt at Atlantic Rehab; her first appointment is Thursday! She started taking Voltaren, and is icing and using Tiger Balm and Icy Hot patches! This is going to be a long week. She is hoping to be back to Hot Yoga soon. Ketteline Is Now Working The Evening Shift ~ Michelle's last day with us was Friday, and Ketteline is now working the evening shift. Darlene has returned to work the morning shift with Wilmene. We will miss Michelle; everything always works out for the best! Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes For One Hour Today ~ Ketteline and Michelle put Tracy's Yoga Toes on for one hour twice today, once in the morning and once in the evening. Dr. Williams Orders Amoxicillin 500 mgs TID For Tracy's UTI ~ Mom started Tracy on her first dose of Amoxicillin 500 mgs TID in her G-tube this evening. She will need to take it for 7 days, and then Dr. Williams wants to repeat Tracy's urinalysis and C & S after a week-long hiatus. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Previous Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched previous recorded episodes of their favorite shows this evening. Daily OM : A Soulful Cure: Working With A Shaman ~

Sunday, December 8, 2013 ~ Mom Takes Another Day Off From Hot Yoga ~ Mom took another day off from Hot Yoga. She was a little sore, especially her left thumb and wrist, and shoulders. Another day of rest will do the body good. Mom, Dad, Darlene (yes, she is back) & Tracy Go To Sand & Spurs For Tracy's Hippotherapy Session With Susan This Morning ~ It was great for Tracy to be back in the saddle this morning with Susan at Bit By Bit Medical Therapeutic Riding Center at Sand & Spurs. Tracy had her best session to date, not bad, especially since it had been about three weeks since her last session (and she is averaging about one per month, not because of Tracy, but due to outside circumstances). Mom hurt her SI lifting, twisting and reaching to transfer Tracy to the horse from her chair. She learned her lesson and will let Darlene do it in the future. Mom & Dad Put Up The Christmas Tree This Afternoon.~Mom and Dad finally had some time to put up the Christmas tree this afternoon. Good thing Uncle Johnny is going to say Mass on board the Prayers For Tracy this evening. Mom, Dad, Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff, Uncle Johnny, & Vicente Join Us On The Boat For The Pompano Baot Parade This Evening ~ Everyone had fun on the boat this evening. Unfortunately the Broward Country Sheriff's Office and Marine Patrol would not let us anchor anywhere near the boat parade. In fact they chased us out of the Intracoastal Waterway, and made us go North into Lake Boca for the duration of the parade. So we did not see one boat! Uggh! We sure did have a lot of laughs, especially when the police pulled us over. Daily OM : The Spirit Of A Place: Visiting Sacred Sites ~

Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ Mom & Dad Take The Day Off From Hot Yoga To Put Up Christmas Lights Today ~ Mom and Dad spent the day decorating the 11 palm trees in the back yard and the five in the front yard. They also hung lights on the boat. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Villa Gioia! Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy & Thai Stretching With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to work with Tracy on the therapy mat this afternoon. He stretched and ranged Tracy and then it was time to get Tracy on the therapy bench. She is sitting up a lot taller on the bench, and controlling her head and trunk. All her hard work is certainly paying off. Dee Gives Mom A Much-Needed Massage This Afternoon ~ Mom was so stressed out that Dad decided to surprise her with a Dee massage. He really worked Mom out, digging deep into her tight muscles and rope-like fascia. She is going to be so sore tomorrow, that's for sure. Epsom salt baths and lots of water will be on the books. Ketteline & Wilmene Give Tracy A Pedicure & Facial This Morning ~ Tracy sure does love her spa Saturdays ~ what girl wouldn't? Ketteline and Wilmene give the best facials and pedicures in town. Mom Caths Tracy Twice Today ~ Mom is almost certain that Tracy has a UTI. She is needed to be catheterized more often, and it seems as though she is uncomfortable too. We will know more on Monday, when her lab results come back. We'll be sure to keep you posted. Mom & Dad Order Thai Food From Tamarind This Evening ~ Mom and Dad were so wiped out that they decided to treat themselves to Thai food from Tamarind. Mom loves Tofu Pad Thai and Dad likes the Steamed Seafood Combo. Spring rolls all around! So yummy! Daily OM : Attract Love In 21 Days: From Attract Love In 21 Days On-line Course ~

Friday, December 6, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Flow 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. She is so happy to be able to practice hot yoga on a daily basis. Tracy Vomits 12 Ounces After Her 1:30 PM Tube Feeding ~ Tracy vomited her entire can of Jevity 1.2 this afternoon after her 1:30 PM tube feeding. She seems to be feeling a little under the weather today. We are awaiting the results of her urinalysis and C & S. Mom suspects that she may have a UTI; we should know by Monday. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Tracy had a banner week in Physical Therapy, according to her therapist, Marcus. She is working very hard on head and trunk control, and it shows. Mom & Dad Catch Up On Their DVRed Shows This Evening ~ Mom and Dad caught up on their DVRed shows this evening. Scandal is especially juicy, as is Grey's Anatomy. Daily OM : Ceremony Of Welcome: Welcoming A New Member To Your Family ~

Thursday, December 5, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Yoga Flow Practice At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a really good Hot Yoga Flow practice with Karmic Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point this morning. Kate taught a great class, and it was exactly what Mom needed, as all her classes are. Tracy, Wilmene, & Michelle Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Wilmene and Michelle sat outside by the pool this afternoon. It was a pretty day, with lots of sunshine! Tracy really enjoys being outside, especially in the sunshine and fresh air. Mom Meets Aunt Diane At Starbucks In Lighthouse Point This Afternoon ~ Mom met Aunt Diane at Starbucks in Lighthouse Point this afternoon for lattes. Tracy, Mom & Dad Watch The Sound Of Music Live This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy enjoyed watching The Sound Of Music Live with Carrie Underwood this evening. It was very well done, and it is hard to believe they put the entire live production together in 6 weeks. Amazing! Mom & Dad DVRed Scandal & Grey's Anatomy This Evening ~ Mom & Dad DVRed their favorite programs this evening: Scandal & Grey's Anatomy. One more week until the Winter Finale. Daily OM : A Citizen Of The World: Vacations ~

Wednesday, December 4, 2013 ~Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Fusion This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~Mom took Keri's Hot Yoga Fusion class this morning; it was a great class. The pace was challenging and the heat was perfect in the room. Michelle & Wilmene Dry Brush Tracy This Afternoon ~ Michelle and Wilmene brushed Tracy's arms with the soft brush this afternoon. Michelle also stretched and ranged Tracy's arms, wrists, and hands. Mom Meets Aunt Diane For Chai Tea At Starbucks This Afternoon ~ Mom met Aunt Diane at Starbucks for chai tea this afternoon at Starbucks in Pompano. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes For One Hour Today ~ Ketteline and Michelle put Tracy's Yoga Toes on for one hour twice today, once in the morning and once in the evening. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Aunt Diane, & Michelle Go To The Lighthouse Point Tree Lighting Ceremony This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Aunt Diane, and Michelle went to the Lighthouse Point Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening at McDonough Park. It is hard to believe that it is almost Christmas, and 2014 is right around the corner. Daily OM : Waves Of Healing: Ocean Meditation ~

Tuesday, December 3, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Warm Yoga Class This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to Kate's Warm Yoga Practice at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point this afternoon. It was a nice and toasty class, and Kate has us hold the poses. This was just what Mom needed - she really loves Kate's classes. Mom Takes Tracy's Cathed Urine Specimen To Dr. Williams' Office This Morning ~ Mom cathed Tracy and took her urine specimen to Dr. Williams' office for a urinalysis this morning. We are hoping that her UTI is completely cleared up, especially after her week of antibiotics. Michelle & Wilmene Dry Brush Tracy This Afternoon ~ Michelle and Wilmene brushed Tracy's arms with the soft brush this afternoon. Michelle also stretched and ranged Tracy's arms, wrists, and hands. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes For One Hour Today ~ Ketteline and Michelle put Tracy's Yoga Toes on for one hour twice today, once in the morning and once in the evening. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. She worked hard and did a good job with trunk and head control exercises. Mom & Dad Catch Up On Previous Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched previous episodes of their favorite shows this evening. It was so great to relax on the couch for a bit, without any interruptions. Daily OM : Keeping Our Minds Supple: Questioning Everything ~

Monday, December 2, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Warm Yoga Practice At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga flow this afternoon with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed after a very stressful and busy weekend! Michelle & Wilmene Dry Brush Tracy This Afternoon ~ Michelle and Wilmene brushed Tracy's arms with the soft brush this afternoon. Michelle also stretched and ranged Tracy's arms, wrists, and hands. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes For One Hour Today ~ Ketteline and Michelle put Tracy's Yoga Toes on for one hour twice today, once in the morning and once in the evening. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Previous Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched previous recorded episodes of their favorite shows this evening. Daily OM : An Unwavering Connection To The Infinite: Worth ~

Sunday, December 1, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot yoga pactice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed after a long & stressful weekend. Tracy's Hippotherapy Session Is Canceled With Susan This Morning ~ Susan thought Tracy was out of town, so she gave away Tracy's Hippotherapy session. We hope to resume her Hippotherapy next Sunday, if the weather cooperates. Mom & Dad Put Up The Christmas Lights Over The Front Door This Afternoon ~ Well, Mom and Dad began the long chore of decorating the house and yard for Christmas. They plan to decorate the boat too! It might take them a few weeks, but they will get it all done in time for Christmas. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Christmas In Conway This Evening ~ Mom, Tracy and Dad watched Christmas In Conway this evening. It is a very bittersweet Christmas movie. Daily OM : Poetry In Motion: Moving Our Body ~