Sunday, January 31st, 2010 ~ Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy On Breezy At Bit By Bit Therapy Inc. In Parkland With Susan ~ Tracy had a good Hippotherapy session on Breezy this afternoon with Susan at Bit By Bit in Parkland. The wind picked up during Tracy's session, and she really doesn't like the wind. So, she had her head down for the latter part of her session. Mom, Tracy, Dad, & LuLu Stop Off At Starbucks For Lattes & Scones On The Way Home From Hippotherapy This Afternoon ~ Mom is wondering what drug Starbucks puts in their chai tea lattes! It is so good and so addicting. Yum! Dad had a blueberry scone (they stopped making the cinnamon and maple walnut scones) and Mom had a vanilla bean scone! They are so good! Mom, Tracy & LuLu Watch The X Games On TV This Afternoon ~ Wow! Mom still can't believe how the snowboarders can do all those tricks on a snow board! Incredible! Everyone is so excited about the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada next month (two weeks)! Mom, Tracy & LuLu Watch Four Weddings On TLC ~ We had no idea that one of the bride and groom was married by Uncle Johnny at St. Rita's Church in Wellington! What a surprise! It was amazing! Nana, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Jeff, & Nadesha Come Over For Tilapia This Afternoon ~ Nana, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Jeff & Nadesha came over for dinner this evening. Uncle Johnny said Mass for Papa's 20th anniversary of death! Wow it is hard to believe it will be 20 years on February 2nd (Ground Hog Day)! Everyone Watches The Pro Bowl This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching the Pro Bowl this evening! It was great to see our very own Miami and the Sun Life Bowl! Everyone Watches Desperate Housewives And Brothers & Sisters This Evening ~ This evening, Mom and Dad watched their favorite Sunday programs: Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters this evening. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Life As It Is: Making Life Work For You ~

Saturday, January 30th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Noah At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ . Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Noah this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. It was a very challenging class. He is a great instructor! Tracy Gets A Facial This Morning By Wilmene ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. She sure does love her spa Saturdays. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Tivoed Episodes Of CSI Miami This Evening ~ Thank goodness for Tivo. Mom, Dad, & Tracy were able to catch up on all their favorite programs this evening. Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Live Music With Richard Brookens This Evening ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this evening with Live Music by Richard Brookens. It was awesome, and Mom's first time doing Yoga to Live Music. Mom bought two CDs for Tracy. They are very meditative, soothing, and reflective. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Miss America Pageant This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched The Miss America Pageant this evening. Mom and Dad picked the winner from the beginning of the show: Miss Virginia! What a beautiful voice! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Relating To The Negative : The Danger Of Repression ~

Friday, January 29th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Flow Yoga This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Veronica. It was a tough class with lots of challenging poses and heat! Mom Picks Up Nana & Nadesha To Ho To Her Podiatry Appointment In Lighthouse Point ~ Nana had a podiatry appointment with Dr. D'Altilo in Lighthouse Point. She is so gentle and takes good care of Nana. Mom Takes Nana & Nadesha To Her Urology Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom had a follow-up appointment with Dr. Silverstein this afternoon. He was very pleased with Nana's progress, and discontinued her Flomax. Mom Gets A Pedicure & Manicure Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom had a much-needed pedicure and manicure this afternoon at Boca Nails. It was just what the doctor ordered. Mom & Dad Go To Baja For Dinner This Evening ~ Tania stayed with Tracy while Mom and Dad went to Baja Cafe in Deerfield for dinner. It was really good food and the ambiance was nice too. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Natural Cycles Of Sleep : Rhythmic Rest ~

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Elisa At Awaken Hot Yoga ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Practice this morning with Elisa at Awaken Hot Yoga. She was so into the zone that she fell over during Padahastasana and landed on her butt. It was hysterical! Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon At Therapies 4 Kids With Patty ~ Tracy was very attentive for the first portion of her Speech Therapy session. She swallowed two Strawberry Apple meltables, with some coaxing by Patty. (Patty's goal was ten meltables during today's session.) Then she got very sleepy and was done about thirty minutes early. After Tracy's Speech Therapy session, Mom, Tracy and Tania went to see the new location for Therapies 4 Kids at the Shops at Galt Ocean Mile. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening In Boca Raton ~ Dad had a great practice this evening at Bikram Yoga in Boca Raton. He is really enjoying his yoga practice. Greg Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening With Tracy ~ Greg worked with Tracy on the massage table this evening. He stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups, and really worked Tracy very hard. Tracy is really doing a good job during her therapy sessions. Mom & Dad Watch Tivoed Programs From The Week ~ Since Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice weren't on this evening, Mom and Dad watched their favorite Tivoed programs of the week. They caught up on their past CSI Miami episodes. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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 ~

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Her One On One Pilates With Christine ~ Mom had a great but challenging Pilates session this morning with Christine. She really pushes Mom to work hard during her sessions. Mom loves hanging upside down on the tower. The Power Plate is really awesome, especially after her workout. Mom & Tania Take Tracy To Dr. Krebsbach For New Wrist Splints ~ Tracy had an appointment with Dr. Krebsbach, a hand surgeon, to get some new wrist splints made. The splints keep Tracy's wrist in neutral position which also help to keep her hands and fingers open. We are gradually extending her wearing time, and will observe for pressure areas that my need to be adjusted. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Evening ~ Greg worked with Tracy on her new massage table this evening. He stretched and ranged her major muscles groups, concentrating on her shoulders and hips. Greg was pleased with Tracy's increased flexibility in her left shoulder, after the Botox injections. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Clearing Your Mind : Allowing Spirit In ~

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica ~ Mom had a great hot yoga practice this morning with Veronica. It was such an amazing class with lots of heat and challenging poses. Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon At Therapies 4 Kids ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy this afternoon with Patty at Therapies 4 Kids. It was by far the best session she has had to date. She swallowed three strawberry apple meltables, which are similar to a Cheerio or a Lucky Charm. She moved the meltable with her tongue to the back of her mouth and swallowed it. Patty used the tongue depressor to encourage Tracy to lift her tongue and swallow. She is working so hard and doing such a good job! We are so very proud of her! Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad had a great Bikram yoga practice this evening at Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. He really loves his Bikram Yoga practice. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Dee This Evening ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He stretched and ranged her major muscle groups and then gave Tracy a much-needed massage. She really likes her massages. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Becoming Your Parents : Generating Your Own Patterns ~

Monday, January 25th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Paige ~ Mom had a fantastic practice with Paige this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. There were nearly 30 people in the class, and the heat and energy were amazing! Nana Is Recovering Well At Home ~ Nana had her Occupational Therapy evaluation with Robin this afternoon. She is getting in home nursing, Occupational and Physical Therapy, and is getting a little stronger every day. This is her last week of Physical Therapy. She is walking well with the walker. Mom Works All Day On The Minutes From The Board Meeting ~ Mom worked all day on the minutes from the Bit By Bit Board Meeting on January 6th. Whew! There sure is a lot of stuff! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: As Good As Your Word : Promises ~

Sunday, January 24th, 2010 ~ Greg Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy At 11 AM ~ Greg came again this morning at 11 to do Physical Therapy with Tracy. He stretched and ranged her major muscle groups and then it was time to get her prone (on her tummy) for more stretching. Greg got Tracy in superwoman position with her arms extended over her head. She tolerated more than 20 minutes in this position. What a great stretch for Tracy! Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Mom and Dad relaxed in the hot tub this evening after catching up on busy work. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Feeling Our Life : Finding Our Life's Work ~

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Noah At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa Yoga practice today with Noah at Awaken Hot Yoga. He is such a motivator and a great instructor. The class was pretty packed and the energy was palpable. Thanks Noah, for a great class. Greg Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy At 11 AM ~ It had been about a week since Tracy had Physical Therapy and she was really happy to see Greg this morning. He stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups and then he and Dad got Tracy straddled on the peanut therapy ball to practice trunk and head control. She did a great job with her trunk control, and her left shoulder seemed better after her Botox injections. Tracy Gets A Facial This Morning By Wilmene ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. She sure does love her spa Saturdays. Tracy Had Hippotherapy This Afternoon At Sand & Spurs In Pompano ~ It had been almost two months since Tracy had Hippotherapy (due to cold weather, rain, holidays, and Susan's pulled neck muscle)! She did a great job riding Gypsy, working very hard on trunk and head control. We plan to return to Parkland next week so that Tracy can ride Breezy again. Dad thinks that Breezy's gait is more like walking than Gypsy's short gait. It will be interesting to see if he is right (he usually is)! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Tivoed Episodes Of Their Favorite TV Shows This Afternoon ~ Thank goodness for Tivo. Mom, Dad, & Tracy were able to catch up on all their favorite programs this evening. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Tending Your Own Energy Field : Fill Yourself From The Inside Out ~

Friday, January 22nd, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Flow Yoga This Morning ~ Mom was so happy to be back at Hot Yoga this morning with Veronica, after a week off due to an eye injury! It was a tough class with lots of challenging poses and heat! She was in a much better mood after her practice. Tracy's Speech Therapy Is Cancelled Again Today ~ Tracy's Speech Therapy was cancelled again today due to schedule conflict with her therapist. Looks like we will give it another try next week! Mom, Tania & Tracy Go To See Leap Year This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tania, and Tracy really enjoyed the movie: Leap Year this afternoon. It is a definite chick flick, and a must to see! Mom & Dad Pick Up Take-Out At Bonefish Macs This Evening ~ Mom and Dad had a date this evening with take-out at Bonefish Macs, one of Mom and Dad's favorite restaurants for baby back ribs and Ahi Tuna salad. Mmmmm! Mom & Dad Watch Hope For Haiti Now Telethon This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Hope For Haiti Now: Telethon Concert this evening. It was so heart wrenching and heart wrenching, all at the same time. Please give to one of the legitimate fundraising organizations to help the people of Haiti who have been devastated by the earthquake of January 12th! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Tending The Hearth: Women's Work ~

Thursday, January 21st, 2010 ~ Mom Takes Nana To An Appointment With Dr. Williams This Morning ~ Mom took Nana and Nadesha to Dr. Williams' office for her 9 AM appointment. Mom really gets along well with Nadesha! Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening In Boca Raton ~ Dad had a great practice this evening at Bikram Yoga in Boca Raton. He is really enjoying his yoga practice. Mom & Dad Watch Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched two of their all time favorite programs this evening: Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice! It was really good! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Moving As One : Leadership & Responsiveness ~

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 ~ Mom Cancels Her One On One Pilates With Christine To Take Nana To The Wound Center This Morning ~ Mom had to cancel her Pilates appointment with Christine to take Nana to her 9:00 AM appointment at the wound center. Her wounds are healing well, and Dr. Samant was very pleased with their progress. She will continue to be followed by the home health nurse, and has a follow-up appointment on February 10th. Mom Goes For A Long Walk This Morning ~ Mom went for a seven mile walk around Lighthouse Point this morning. It was a beautiful day with low humidity and plenty of sunshine. Melanie Comes To Do Cranial Sacral Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Melanie came to do Cranial Sacral Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. Tracy really relaxed and had a good session. She was very vocal and engaged. Melanie Gives Mom A Swedish Massage This Afternoon ~ Melanie gave Mom a Swedish massage this afternoon. It was just what she needed. Dad Gets A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session This Evening ~ It was Dad's turn for a Cranial Sacral Therapy session. Melanie has such healing hands and CST really helps Dad's lower back, shoulders, and hips. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Bitterness : Lifting Pain's Veil ~

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 ~ Happy Birthday Sasha ~ Mom Goes To Nana's For Hair Appointments This Morning ~ Mom went to Nana's this morning where Kerri was doing Nana and Mom's hair. Since Kerri's shop is a little difficult to get a wheel chair into, she came to us. We were only a few days past our appointment, but it felt like months! Kerri does a great job! We love her! Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon At Therapies 4 Kids ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy this afternoon with Patty at Therapies 4 Kids. Her throat seems to be feeling much better. She was swallowing better and did not seem to be drooling as much. She even had some good swallows! Mom tried one of her Omega 3 gummy vitamins in the Safe Feeder and Tracy did a good job chewing it. She had some good swallows with the Omega 3s. Patty was very pleased with the ability of the Omega 3s to stay together, and no decompose in the Safe Feeder. We will try other gummy vitamins next time. Uncle Johnny is also looking for some jicama in Pahokee. It is a root which works well with various flavor essences in the Safe Feeder. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad had a great Bikram yoga practice this evening at Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. He really loves his Bikram Yoga practice. Tracy Does Not Have Physical Therapy With Dee This Evening ~ Dee had to cancel this evening due to a schedule conflict. We sure do miss him!Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Helping The Homeless : Choosing To Not Look Away ~

Monday, January 18th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes For A Long Walk This Morning ~ Mom enjoyed a long walk this morning in Lighthouse Point. She walked to Pompano Starbucks and back, a route of about five and three-quarter miles. It was a beautiful day! Nana Is Recovering Well At Home ~ Nana is continuing her Occupational & Physical Therapies at home. She is getting in home nursing, as well. Her dressing changes are being performed by the home health nurse, as well as the wound center nurse when she is seen by Dr. Samant. Mom Takes Nana To Dr. Williams For Her First Appointment ~ Mom took Nana to see Dr. Williams this afternoon. It was her first appointment with Dr. Williams (Tracy's doctor) and she was very thorough. She has such a gentle and compassionate way about her, unlike some doctors who have cared for Nana in the past. Mom, Nana, Uncle Johnny & Nadesha Go To Get Manicures This Afternoon ~ Uncle Johnny treated Nana, Mom and Nadesha to manicures this afternoon. It was just what the doctor ordered. Tracy Has A Quiet Day With No Scheduled Therapy Or Appointments ~ Tracy rested most of the day, catching up from her busy weekend. She was relieved to have no doctors appointments or scheduled therapy today. Mom & Dad Watch 24 This Evening ~ Mom is so excited that 24 is back on for another season. Most of her favorite shows get cancelled, so when she likes the show, it is usually the kiss of death! 24 is off to a very exciting start this season. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Choose Love: What We Are Made Of ~

Sunday, January 17th, 2010 ~ Seven Years Since Tracy's Anoxic Brain Injury ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Visit Nana This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to visit Nana this afternoon in Boca. She is doing a lot better since she started Physical and Occupational Therapy. She is getting around very well with use of a walker. Her Physical Therapist is very pleased with her progress as a result of all her hard work. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Desperate Housewives And Brothers & Sisters This Evening ~ Mom and Dad were very happy to have two of their favorite shows back on this evening: Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters! Finally, some good shows to watch! There is so much garbage on the television! Argh~! Mom & Dad Watch The Two Hour Premier Of 24 This Evening ~ Mom was so excited to see the two hour premier of 24 this evening. It is such a good show, and is off to a nail-biting start. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Beings Of Light : Human Angels ~

Saturday, January 16th, 2010 ~ Mom Out Of Yoga For One Week Due To An Eye Injury ~ Mom missed Hot Yoga again today because of her eye injury. She poked herself in the eye yesterday and suffered a subconjunctival hematoma. Dr. Rand assessed it and said it is going to take some time to heal. She is using some prophylactic antibiotic eye drops which seems to help. Tracy Gets A Facial This Morning By Wilmene ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. She sure does love her spa Saturdays. Tracy's Hippotherapy Is Cancelled Again, This Time Due To An Injured Therapist ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy was cancelled again this afternoon, this time due to Susan's strained neck muscle. We sure hope she feels better soon! Mom & Dad Go To The AT&T Store To Get Mom's Iphone ~ Mom spent the day and night loading her contacts and updating her Iphone. It is so easy to use and she is already loving it. There are so many applications! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Football ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched the New Orleans Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals today! Geaux Saints! Fingers are crossed that they make it to the Superbowl in Miami! Mom & Dad Order Thai Food This Evening ~ Mom and Dad ordered some delicious Thai food for dinner this evening. The food was good, but it was three hours late. Nothing like a late, late dinner before bedtime! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Tivoed Episodes Of Castle, NCIS, & NCIS Los Angeles This Evening ~ Thank goodness for Tivo. Mom, Dad, & Tracy were able to catch up on all their favorite programs this evening. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Language Of The Soul : The Paradox Of Spirit ~

Friday, January 15th, 2010 ~ Seven Years Since Tracy's Accident In Florence! ~ Mom Goes To Hot Flow Yoga This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Flow Yoga practice with Veronica this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class with lots of heat and positive energy! Veronica did a challenging Budokon sequence which Mom loved! Too bad life wasn't one continuous Yoga class! Mom would love that! Tracy Is Still Taking Antibiotics For Her Sore Throat ~ Tracy is still taking the Z-Pack for her sore throat. She seems to be feeling a little better. She slept in her chair for three hours today. She was out like a light. Guess she needed to catch up. She was awake from 4 AM this morning, and was very vocal. Mom Takes Nana To Her Doctor's Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom and Nadesha took Nana to her appointment this afternoon with Dr. Silverstein. She got a good report, and goes back for follow-up on the 29th of January. Mom Scratches Her Eye With Her Fingernail & Ends Up With A Subconjunctival Hematoma (Very Large Broken Blood Vessel Covering Half Of Her Right Eye) ~ Mom scratched her right eye with her pinky fingernail and has several broken blood vessels in her right eye. She went to see Dr. Rand to make sure it wasn't more severe. He gave her some antibiotic eye drops to put in three times a day. He also said NO YOGA for at least a week! Here we go again! Mom & Dad Watch Castle This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched one of their favorite shows this evening that they tivoed: Castle. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Wish: A Magical Mind ~

Thursday, January 14th, 2010 ~ Happy Birthday Papaw! RIP! Mom Goes To Hot Flow Yoga This Morning With Elisa At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Elisa taught an awesome class this morning at Hot Yoga. It was very hot and challenging! Mom sure does appreciate her yoga practice. Mom Goes Grocery Shopping At Publix This Afternoon ~ Mom went grocery shopping this afternoon! What fun it is to shop for food! WooHoo! Tracy Has Physical Therapy This Evening With Fritz ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy this evening with Fritz. He got Tracy on the therapy mat to stretch and range her and then he and Tania got Tracy straddled on the peanut therapy ball to work on trunk and head control. Tracy is working so hard during her therapy sessions. Mom & Dad Watch Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice This Evening ~ Even though Mom fought hard not to fall asleep, Mom and Dad watched the crossover event of the season: Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. It was really good! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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 Wisdom Of Surrender : Relying On Others ~

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 ~ Mom Cancels Her One On One Pilates With Christine To Take Nana To The Urologist This Morning ~ Mom had to cancel her Pilates appointment with Christine to take Nana to her 10 AM Urology appointment. Dr. Silverstein removed her Foley and then cut Nana's leg in the process. So, Mom took Nana directly to the Davis Therapy Center for wound care. She will continue to have wound care by the Home Health Nurse as well as be followed by Dr. Samant at the Davis Therapy Center. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Patty This Afternoon At Therapies 4 Kids In Lauderdale By The Sea ~ Tracy had her first Speech Therapy session with Patty since the new year. She was drooling a lot and only swallowed twice during the session. Tracy did not appear to want Patty to put the Lemon and Glycerin swab in her mouth. Patty looked at Tracy's throat and determined that she had a sore throat, her throat was red and irritated. So, Patty did some facial massage on Tracy with lotion and some oral motor exercises, foregoing any swallowing for today. Mom cancelled her Speech Therapy for tomorrow. She will resume next Tuesday. Tracy Has A Sore Throat & Dr. Williams Orders Her A Z-Pack ~ Dr. Williams ordered a Z-pack for Tracy's sore throat, and Mom gave her the first two pills this evening. She also swabbed some Chloroseptic on the back of Tracy's throat. Tracy Vomits About Six Ounces This Evening ~ Tracy threw up about 6 ounces, about an hour after Mom gave her the antibiotics. Mom Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy This Evening With Fritz ~ Mom cancelled Tracy's Physical Therapy with Fritz this evening. Mom and Tania put Tracy in the bed so she could rest. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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 Black Sheep : One Of A Kind ~

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica ~ Mom had a great practice with Veronica this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It is so nice to be back to a consistent yoga practice. Mom, Tracy & Tania Meet Dad At Dr. Rubin's Office In Miami For Tracy's Botox Injections This Afternoon ~ Tracy received 800 units of Botox this afternoon by Dr. Rubin, Tracy's Neurologist. He injected 150 into her left pectoralis major, to help with her left shoulder immobility and pain. He also injected her right pectoralis (50), her left lat, both biceps brachialis, both biceps, both radial brachialis, both flexor digitorum profundis, both sublimis, and both lumbucles (hands). She got well over 40 injections. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Dee This Evening ~ Dee came this evening to give Tracy a massage on her massage table. He stretched and ranged all of Tracy's major muscle groups and then massaged her. She really does love her massages. Tracy Finally Gets Her Lateral Supports Mounted On Her Wheel Chair By Gene From TD Medical This Evening ~ Gene came by to mount Tracy's lateral supports to her wheel chair this evening. Of course, he also had to adjust her head rest. It is impossible to make one adjustment to Tracy's chair without adjusting other moving parts and pieces. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Beauty Day : Pausing To Drink ~

Monday, January 11th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Paige ~ Mom had a fantastic practice with Paige this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. There were nearly 30 people in the class, and the heat and energy were amazing! Mom Takes Tracy To The Dietitian This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tania, and Tracy went to see Lucille Beseler, Tracy dietitian, this afternoon in Margate. It had been over a year since Tracy saw Lucille. She gave Mom some great ideas to include in Tracy's diet. She wants Mom to give Tracy 4 ounces of Papaya juice a day. Papaya has papain, a very important enzyme which helps with digestion. She also recommended that Mom include purple grape juice, cranberry juice, and pomegranate juice in Tracy's daily routine. All are healthy antioxidants which will aid in digestion and overall health. Nana Is Recovering Well At Home ~ Nana had her Occupational Therapy evaluation with Robin this afternoon. She is getting in home nursing, Occupational and Physical Therapy, and is getting a little stronger every day. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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 Time For You: Your Most Vital Commitment ~

Sunday, January 10th, 2010 ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy Cancel Hippotherapy Again This Afternoon Due To Bitter Cold Weather ~ Tracy was not able to go to Hippotherapy again today due to bitter cold weather. It has been two months since she has been to Hippotherapy. We'll try again next week! Keep your fingers crossed! Mom, Dad, Tracy & LuLu Forego Mass This Moring Due To Bitter Cold Weather ~ The gang decided to stay inside where it is relatively warm (although the heaters were not doing their job and the temperatures did not approach 70 degrees). Mom put a call into Air Around The Clock, and they will send a technician out Wednesday! (Ha, Wednesday! By then it will be warm again, and we won't be needing the heaters anymore.) Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Desperate Housewives And Brothers & Sisters This Evening ~ Mom and Dad were very happy to have two of their favorite shows back on this evening: Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters! Finally, some good shows to watch! There is so much garbage on the television! Argh~! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Meditation In Motion : Kripalu Yoga ~

Saturday, January 9th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To 8 AM Hot Yoga At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio This Morning ~ Mom had a great yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio. She did some very challenging poses! The room was very hot, just the way Mom likes it. It felt especially great with the 40 degree temps outside. Tracy Gets A Facial This Morning By Wilmene ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. She sure does love her spa Saturdays. Mom & Tracy Watch The Disney Movie: Holes This Afternoon ~ Mom and Tracy watched the movie Holes this afternoon. It was funny because Tracy's volunteer in DC, Madison, read the book Holes to Tracy while we were living in the apartment in Crystal City! She even gave Tracy the movie before we moved! Great movie! Mom & Dad Spend The Day Catching Up On Paperwork ~ Dad worked on the annual Guardianship report for the lawyer and Mom worked on the webpage most of the day. She had two weeks to catch up on! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Football ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched the NFL playoff games today. Wonder who will end up going to the Superbowl? Jeff & Aunt Diane Come Over For A Visit This Evening ~ Jeff and Diane came over to visit for a while this evening after their house hunting adventure. Mom & Dad Take Down The Christmas Tree & Interior Decorations This Evening ~ Mom and Dad finally took down the Christmas tree this evening. It is hard to believe that they had so many Christmas decorations throughout the house. It's never as much fun taking the decorations down as it is putting them up. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Power Of Peace : Philosophy Of Gandhi ~

Friday, January 8th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Flow Yoga This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Flow Yoga practice with Veronica this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was so nice to practice in the heat, especially when it was so cold outside. Veronica did a challenging Budokon sequence which Mom loved! The Hill Rom Technician Comes To Maintain Tracy's Bed ~ Ron from Hill Rom came out to service Tracy's specialty bed today. Gene From TD Medical Comes To Adjust Tracy's Wheelchair ~ Gene from TD Medical came to add swing away lateral supports to Tracy's wheelchair this afternoon. The lateral supports should help keep Tracy's spine in alignment while she is sitting in her chair. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Aunt Diane, Jeff, Joan & Rita Go To FAU Center For The Performing Arts To See Frank Sinatra Jr Sing His Father's Songs This Evening ~ Everyone had a nice time at the concert this evening. They especially missed Uncle Johnny and Nana. Nana is recuperating at home after her torn muscles in her right hip and thigh. She is getting home health, physical and occupational therapy from Infinity Home Health. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Transforming Anger To Light: Give Your Anger To The Earth ~

Thursday, January 7th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Flow Yoga This Morning With Elisa At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Elisa taught an awesome class this morning at Hot Yoga. It was very hot and challenging! Mom sure does appreciate her yoga practice. Tracy Did Not Have Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Tracy did not have Physical Therapy this evening. Nana Has Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Nana had Physical Therapy this evening with Eric. He performed an evaluation on Nana and will be coming twice a week. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Understanding Oneness : Level Of Consciousness ~

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To One On One Pilates With Christine At Wellness & Motion This Morning ~ Mom had a great Pilates workout this morning with Christine at Wellness & Motion. Mom Hosts The Bit By Bit Board Meeting At Our House This Evening ~ Mom ran around to Subway and Publix this afternoon to get goodies for the Bit By Bit Board Meeting this evening at our house. The meeting went on for four hours. Mom is the secretary of the Board of Directors. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Fritz This Evening ~ Fritz came by to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Tania moved Tracy to her new reclining massage table and stretched and ranged her major muscle groups. Her new table is so comfortable! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Healing Gardens : Hand In Hand With Nature ~

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica ~ Mom had a great practice with Veronica this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It is so nice to be back to a consistent yoga practice. Tania & Wilmene Work With Tracy On Her Safe Feeder This Afternoon ~ Tania and Wilmene fed Tracy some peppers and garlic in her Safe Feeder during her lunch. She had a few good swallows throughout the session. Mamaw Leaves For Independence This Morning ~ Mamaw left for Independence this morning. Dad took her to the airport with him this morning. We sure did enjoy her visit! It went by so fast. We are looking forward to her return soon. Nana Gets Discharged This Afternoon To Home ~ Mom went to the hospital to pick up Nana in the wheelchair in Tracy's handicapped van. Mom got Nana settled at home with Nadesha and Diane. Infinity Home Health will be doing her nursing, wound care, and therapy She got all of Nana's medications set up in the day planner. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Revealing Your True Self : Essential Authenticity ~

Monday, January 4th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Paige ~ Mom had a great practice with Paige this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class with lots of positive energy and heat! Mom Goes To Visit Nana At Boca Community Hospital ~ Mom goes to visit Nana at the hospital this afternoon. She also went to Regent's Park to check out their rehab and skilled nursing facility. She decided she would not even bring her dog there for therapy! Mom contacted Direct Nursing to set up round the clock home health aides for Nana, since it is very likely that she will be discharged tomorrow. Nadesha is scheduled to go to the hospital at 8 AM to get acquainted with Mom and her needs. Tracy Has Physical Therapy This Evening With Fritz ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy this evening with Fritz. After stretching Tracy's major muscle groups, he and Tania got Tracy straddled on the peanut for trunk and head control and strengthening exerxises. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Good Vibrations: Sound Healing ~

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 ~ Mom, Dad, LuLu, Mamaw, Emil, & Tracy Go To Mass At St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church This Morning ~ Everyone enjoyed Mass this morning at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church. Then it was time for a latte break at Starbucks. Hippotherapy Is Cancelled Again Today Due To Inclement Weather ~ Susan cancelled Hippotherapy again this morning due to cold and windy weather. We'll try again next week. Emil Gives Mom A Massage This Evening ~ Emil gave Mom a massage this evening on Tracy's new massage table. It was just what she needed, to relax into a good night's sleep. Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Freeing Up Energy : Healing What Hurts ~

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 ~ Dad Takes Benny & Tiffany To The Airport This Morning At 4:30 AM For Their 6:30 AM Flight Back To Hawaii ~ Tiffany and Benny left this morning for their flight back to Hawaii. We are so sad to see them go! They were a tremendous help and we really enjoyed our visit with them. Dad Takes Phyllis & Jeff To The Airport At 9 AM ~ Dad took the next shift to the Ft. Lauderdale Airport this morning. Nothing like everyone leaving at once! Tracy Gets A Facial This Morning By Wilmene ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. She sure does love her spa Saturdays. Emil Returns This Evening From His Cousins' In Vero Beach ~ Emil returned this evening and everyone enjoyed pizza from Rotelli's and recuperated after a very busy two weeks! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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 ~

Friday, January 1st, 2010 ~ Happy New Year ~ Nana Is Doing Well In Boca Community Hospital ~ Nana is doing well at Boca Community Hospital today. Aunt Diane and Uncle Johnny are taking turns staying with her. Mom, Dad, Benny, Tiffany, Phyllis, Jeff, Dad, & Tracy Go To Bonefish Mac's To Watch LSU This Afternoon ~ Everyone was watching the LSU game when the cable went out. So, everyone piled into the van and went to Bonefish Mac's to watch the rest of the game. Too bad they lost the game! Tiffany Makes Lasagna and Braccialinis For Dinner This Evening ~ Tiffany made dinner for Aunt Diane, Jeff, Rose Marie, Anita, Mamaw, Benny, Mom, and Dad this evening. She is such a good cook. Everything was delicious! (She sure doesn't get her cooking skills from Mom!) Mamaw Is Enjoying Her Visit ~ Mamaw has been enjoying her visit with us! She leaves next Tuesday! We are looking forward to her returning soon! Tracy Has Been Really Trying To Talk Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue and mouth a lot over the past several months. She has been sticking out her tongue on command as well. She has been a lot more vocal and really trying to talk to us. She also has been moving her lips more and getting some mouth closure. 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: Your Last Breath : Redefining Your Priorities ~