Saturday, June 30th, 2007 ~ Happy Birthday Cousin Sophia Lillian! Mark & Mary Are Married! Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Mamaw & Papaw Have Brunch In The Hotel Room ~ Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Mamaw and Papaw had brunch in the hotel room. It was really good and so convenient to have room service. (Mom wishes she had room service at home!) Tracy Vomits Twice Today ~ Tracy got sick to her stomach before we left for the wedding and then again in the church before the bridal recession! We recovered quickly (thank goodness there was a collection box close by!) She was fine after her brief donation! Mom was so honored to join Mary's grandmother as one of the two Lay Eucharistic Ministers to distribute communion! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Tiffany Go To The Wedding ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Tiffany went to Mark and Mary's wedding this afternoon at 2 PM! It was a beautiful wedding and the bride was exquisite! The reception was at a beach front country club with the beautiful white sandy beach and emerald gulf as a back drop. Everyone had a lot of fun! It was great seeing everyone! This was the third wedding for Liz and Steve's children, who were all wed within the past 21 months. (Liz calls it the wedding trifector!) We love being with them and consider them our family! Mamaw & Papaw Hang Out With Luca At The Hotel ~ Mamaw and Papaw relaxed at the hotel with Luca while everyone was at the wedding. The hit the shops at Baytown Village and had a nice dinner this evening. Daily OM: Hand In Hand With Nature : Healing Gardens!

Friday, June 29th, 2007 ~ Tracy's First Day At The Beach! ~ Tracy's First Day At The Beach In Sandestin ~ Tracy had her first day at the beach today! We discovered that the Hilton Hotel has courtesy beach wheel chairs so we put on her bathing suit and took her down to the beach. The beach wheel chair worked out pretty well, except Dad had to hold up Tracy's head since the chair did not have a head rest. Dad, Mom, Tiffany, Lauren (Tiffany's good friend) wheeled Tracy into the water and she loved it. The beach wheel chair has very large plastic wheels that actually float! After her little float in the emerald colored water, Mom, Dad, Tiffany and Lauren wheeled Tracy up the beach and put her in a lounge chair under a huge umbrella. Mom put Tracy's gel cushions from her wheel chair on the lounge chair so that she would have some cushion and she fell asleep under the umbrella. She really relaxed and enjoyed the beach, with the waves lulling her to sleep. Cousins Rene' & Larry, & Good Friends Susan & Tony Visit ~ Mamaw, Papaw, Tiffany, Dad, Mom, Tracy and Luca had a great visit with cousins Rene' and Larry and our good friends Susan and Tony. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and we were able to spend time both on the beach and on the balcony. This evening, we all went to dinner in the hotel, joining our good friends the Waldmans. The evening was topped off by the full moon coming up over the Gulf! It was beautiful, reflecting over the water! Update On Tiffany ~ Tiffany arrived safely yesterday morning and is enjoying her visit with Tracy and all her friends who are here in Sandestin for Mary and Mark's wedding. She spent the day at the beach with her friend Lauren! Update On Sasha ~ Sasha is feeling better and is recuperating at home in Ilion, NY. She still has a pretty bad headache. Anyone who wishes to send Sasha a Get Well card may do so to: Sasha Pryborowski, 1825 State Route 51, Ilion, NY, 13357. Daily OM: Capturing The Thrill : Do What Excites You!

Thursday, June 28th, 2007 ~ We Made It Safely To Sandestin ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Drive To Sandestin ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca drove to Sandestin on the panhandle of Florida. Wow! This is sure a long state! We made it in about 10 hours stopping only for gas and potty breaks. Tracy and Luca did really well on the trip. It was the longest car trip for both of them! Dad did all the driving while Mom kept Luca entertained in the back of the van. Mamaw & Papaw Arrive Safely In Sandestin ~ Mamaw and Papaw arrived safely in Sandestin last evening. We are so excited to see them and looking forward to a fun weekend with them! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Tiffany, Mamaw & Papaw Go To Liz's For Dinner ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Tiffany, Mamaw and Papaw enjoyed great food and friendship with Liz, family, and friends of the bride and groom. It was so good to see everyone and they all thought Tracy looks so good. Tracy was laughing alot and seemed really happy to be with family and friends. Everyone had a great time! Daily OM: The Boundaries Of Experience : Expanding Your Comfort Zone!

Wednesday, June 27, 2007 ~ Sasha Update! ~ 6/27/07 @ 8:30 PM ~ Sasha Update! Happy Birthday Cousin Dawn! ~ Sasha, Tracy & Tiffany's Best Friend Has Been Discharged From The Hospital To Home ~ Sasha was discharged this afternoon from SUNY Medical Center to her home in Ilion, NY. Anyone who wishes to send Sasha a Get Well card may do so to: Sasha Pryborowski, 1825 State Route 51, Ilion, NY, 13357. She is feeling much better but has a whopping headache. She will be recuperating with her family at her home in Ilion for the next several weeks. We will keep you updated on her progress. Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy At Nova Southeastern ~ Tracy went to AAC Speech Therapy at Nova Southeastern University this morning. She was very sleepy and woke up at the end of the session. Juliet had the coolest lesson planned for Tracy. Today, she helped Tracy make a cute beach bag with a flag on it in honor of the Fourth of July! Tracy slept through most of the project, with Juliet trying to wake her up with a cool cloth. Mom discussed alternative times for future sessions and Juliet promised to discuss these with Dr. Lowe when she returns from Australia. Tracy's next AAC Speech Therapy session is scheduled for next Thursday at 11:30 AM. Mom Gets A Pedicure & Manicure This Afternoon ~ Mom went to Boca Nails for a pedicure and manicure! She was loooooong over due and desperately needing her toes and paws pampered! She is now ready for Mary's wedding in Santa Rosa on Saturday! Luca Has Another Puppy Training Session ~ Luca had his third puppy training session this evening at 5 PM with Dawn. He is really making progress but still has a loooong way to go. He has five more sessions and then should be ready for the Canine Good Citizwn test. We need to practice every day with him so that he will be ready for the big test! Dad's Lip Is Healing Well ~ Dad's lip is healing well after his visit to the oral surgeon Monday afternoon to get a hemangioma removed from his bottom lip. It is still pretty swollen but is getting better. It looks like Mom gave him a knuckle sandwich. Ouch! Update On Tiffany ~ Tiffany returned safely from Syracuse this evening. She leaves early tomorrow morning for Mary's wedding in Sandestin and will meet Mamaw and Papaw, Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca who arrive tomorrow evening! We are really looking forward to seeing all of our friends at the wedding. We also hope to see cousin Rene' and our good friends, Susan and Tony, who live in Navarre. Daily OM: An Inner Choice : Peace!

Tuesday, June 26, 2007 ~ 6/26/07 @ 8:30 PM ~ Sasha Update ~ Sasha, Tracy & Tiffany's Best Friend Has Been Transferred To A General Room At SUNY Medical Center ~ Sasha has been transferred from the ICU to a General Room this evening. Tomorrow, she will be evaluated for Physical and Occupational Therapy. If all goes well she will be discharged to her home in Ilion for rest and recuperation. She has a pretty severe headache and gets fatigued easily. Mom Goes To The LPTRC To Swim Laps ~ Mom took a 30 minute break and went to the club pool to swim some laps. She swam for about 30 minutes and said her rosary! Tracy Goes To FAU For Speech Therapy ~ Tracy had a good session at 4 PM with Kristin at FAU Speech Therapy. She was very awake and alert, and enjoyed listening to music on her Ipod. Kristin asked Tracy questions about the various songs and artists and Tracy responded using two eye blinks for Yes and head shakes for No. She also asked Tracy questions about various scented lotions that she applied to Tracy's hand. Tracy did not seem to like the pomegranate scented lotion or the Tortuga flavored coffee grounds. She did like the vanilla scented lotion and the tropical passionfruit. Mom, Tracy, Tania & Luca Go To Bath & Body Works For Their Semi-annual Sale ~ Mom, Tracy, Tania and Luca went shopping at Bath and Body Works for their semi-annual sale. Mom found some shower gel for Tracy and Tiffany on sale! Woohoo! She stocked up on their favorite scents. Daily OM: Your Allies On Life's Journey : Finding Your Tribe!

Monday, June 25, 2007 ~ Sasha Update! ~ 6/26/07 @ 10 PM ~ Sasha Update ~ Sasha, Tracy & Tiffany's Best Friend Has Been Injured On Her Horse ~ Sasha, Tiffany and Tracy's best friend and "our third daughter" (she lived with us in Northern Virginia for more than 6 months) was thrown from her horse Sunday morning (6/24/07) while visiting her family in upstate New York. She suffered a head injury and was transported to SUNY Medical Center in Syracuse. Tiffany flew up there and arrived very late Sunday night. The latest is that the CT scan that was done Monday morning showed improvement: the bleeding and swelling has subsided. She is going to be transferred from the Neueoscience Intensive Care Unit Tuesday and if all continues to improve will be discharged either Wednesday or Thursday to her home in upstate NY. She will need outpatient rehabilitation in the upcoming weeks. Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy At FAU ~ Tracy has Speech Therapy at FAU at 4 PM this afternoon with Kristin. She was very attentive and did a good job responding to Yes/No questions with two eye blinks for Yes and head shakes for No. Kristin asked her some questions about one of her favorite things: make up. For example: "Do you put bronzer in your hair?" Tracy answered them all appropriately! Next, Kristin asked Tracy if she would like to listen to music on her Ipod. Tracy answered Yes, and so Kristin asked questions about the various songs and artists. Tracy really smiled and showed enthusiasm when she was listening to Dido. Kristin let her listen to the entire song, since she really seemed to be enjoying it. Kristin is doing a really good job with Tracy! She returns tomorrow afternoon for another session. Tracy Receives A Book Written By Our Good Friend Samantha Dickison: "Tracy: A Story Of Survival!" ~ Tracy received a beautiful book written by our good friend Samantha Dickison, a fourth grader, attending school in Northern Virginia. The book tells Tracy's story and is beautifully written and illustrated by Sam. Mom read it to Tracy and showed her the beautiful pictures! Tracy really seemed to like it as did everyone who has read it. It is a beautiful gift which we will always treasure! Dad Goes To The Oral Surgeon ~ Dad went to the oral surgeon this afternoon to get a hemangioma removed from his bottom lip. It is pretty swollen but is getting better. It looks like Mom gave him a knuckle sandwich. Mom, Nana, Uncle Johnny & Aunt Diane Go To Spinning ~ Dad stayed with Tracy while Mom, Nana, Uncle Johnny and Aunt Diane went to 7:30 PM Spinning in Coral Springs. It was another of Jason's great classes with lots of hill climbing. It was just what the doctor ordered for everyone, especially Mom! Update On Tiffany ~ Tiffany is still in Syracuse with Sasha and her family. She will return to NOVA Wednesday and then will join Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca in Sandestin, Florida Thursday for Mary Tomaszeski's wedding! Mamaw and Papaw are planning on meeting us there for a long weekend! We are really looking forward to seeing all of our friends at the wedding. We also hope to see cousin Rene' and our good friends, Susan and Tony, who live in Navarre. Daily OM: Little Gurus : Learning To Follow!

Sunday, June 24th, 2007 ~ Happy Birthday Aunt Cheryl! ~ Tracy & Tiffany's Best Friend Has Been Injured On Her Horse ~ Sasha, Tiffany and Tracy's best friend and "our third daughter" (she lived with us in Northern Virginia for nearly 6 months) was thrown from her horse this morning while visiting her family in upstate New York. She suffered a head injury and was transported to SUNY Medical Center in Syracuse. Tiffany flew up there and arrived very late last night. She stayed the night with Sasha and has been regularly keeping us informed of Sasha's condition. The latest is that the CT scan that was done this morning shows some improvement: the swelling is beginning to subside and the bleeding has stopped. She is in the Neueoscience Intensive Care Unit and is being monitored closely. They have her heavily sedated to minimize swelling and prevent seizures. We will update this site with new information as soon as we get it. Please keep Sasha in your prayers! Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy ~ Tracy had her third hippotherapy lesson this morning at 10 AM at Bit By Bit in Parkland. She did a much better job today with trunk and head control although she has a long way to go. Susan, the Physical Therapist, recommended that we continue to get her on the peanut ball as much as possible during the week with her riding helmet on so that she can practice head and trunk control. We plan to get her on the therapy ball for a minimum of thirty minutes a day, rocking her side to side and forward and aft, and bouncing her to simulate the horse motion. Dad Gets A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session ~ Melanie gave Dad a much-needed Cranial Sacral Therapy session this afternoon. This specialized type of light touch massage really seems to help his lower back issues. Mom Gets A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session ~ Next it was time for Mom to get a Cranial Sacral Therapy session. It was really difficult for her to relax because she was really worried about Sasha. Tracy Gets Her Cranial Sacral Therapy Session In The Pool ~ Melanie worked on Tracy in the pool with Mom and Dad assisting. It was the first time that Tracy was in our pool and she seemed to enjoy it very much. We plan to get her in the pool more often for therapy now that the water has warmed up to a toasty 85 degrees. Nana, Aunt Diane, & Uncle Johnny Come Over For The Day ~ Nana, Aunt Diane, and Uncle Johnny came over to spend the day with us. Dad cooked angel hair pasta with turkey meat balls. It was really delicious! Nana gave him an A-plus! Update On Tiffany ~ Tiffany had her last day at the American Red Cross and we are happy to announce that she has been selected as the new Director of Public Relations for the Navy League! She is very grateful for all her valuable experiences as Communications Associate with the American Red Cross, and is really excited and looking forward to her new position. Tiffany will take a week break between jobs to visit her best friend, Amanda, in Hawaii! (Surf's up Girl!) We are very proud of Tiffany and wish her lots of luck and blessings in her new role as Director of Public Relations for the Navy League! Her new position will include "implementing the organization’s communications strategy for both local and national media. The Navy League is unique among military-oriented associations in that it is a civilian organization dedicated to promoting awareness of the materiel and readiness-related needs of the Sea Services, among both citizens and elected officials. Tiffany will manage all aspects of media relations and will work, in coordination with the legislative team and organizational leadership, to increase the awareness of the need for a strong Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US Merchant Marine." Daily OM: Burdensome Feelings : Blaming Others!

Saturday, June 23rd, 2007 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga ~ Tracy stayed with Felicia while Mom and Dad went to Bikram Yoga at 10:00 AM. It was another scorcher class! Tracy Gets A Pedicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a pedicure this morning. She now has 10 toes that match her pretty copper colored fingernails! Felicia does such a good job! Luca Gets A Bath ~ Mom gave Luca a much-needed bath this afternoon. He looks so cute! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Nana & Aunt Diane Go To 5:30 PM Mass & Dinner At Outback ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Nana and Aunt Diane went to the 5:30 PM Mass at St. Ambrose Church in Hillsboro and then to dinner at the Outback Steak House. Uncle Mike had given Dad and Mom Outback gift cards for their birthdays so it was time to cash them in. Everyone had a good time! Update On Tiffany ~ Tiffany had her last day yesterday at the American Red Cross and we are happy to announce that she has been selected as the new Director of Public Relations for the Navy League! She is very grateful for all her valuable experiences as Communications Associate with the American Red Cross, and is really excited and looking forward to her new position. Tiffany will take a week break between jobs to visit her best friend, Amanda, in Hawaii! (Surf's up Girl!) We are very proud of Tiffany and wish her lots of luck and blessings in her new role as Director of Public Relations for the Navy League! Her new position will include "implementing the organization’s communications strategy for both local and national media. The Navy League is unique among military-oriented associations in that it is a civilian organization dedicated to promoting awareness of the materiel and readiness-related needs of the Sea Services, among both citizens and elected officials. Tiffany will manage all aspects of media relations and will work, in coordination with the legislative team and organizational leadership, to increase the awareness of the need for a strong Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US Merchant Marine." Daily OM: Physical Intuitiveness : The Body Is Natural!

Friday, June 22nd, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga class. It was really hot and humid, another scorcher! Mom, Tracy, Tania & Felicia Go To Lunch At Houstons On The Intracoastal ~ Mom, Tracy, Tania and Felicia went to Houstons in Ft. Lauderdale for lunch to celebrate Felicia's birthday! They sat outside under the awning and watched the boats go by. (Mom thought she saw the neighbor go by on their boat! Small world!) Then they went to Penney's and found some very cute flip flops! Tracy bought some cute flip flops to match her new outfit for Mary's wedding next weekend. Felicia and Tania found some cute patent leather flip flops! Mom found a funky cow boy hat for the beach and the Tim McGraw and Faith Hill concert July 24th! Mom & Dad Go To Bonefish Macs For An Early Dinner ~ Mom and Dad went to Bonefish Macs for an early dinner while Tania stayed with Tracy and Luca. They had a good time! Dad Watched The Series Finale Of Stargate SG-1 ~ Dad watched the series finale of Stargate SG-1! Mom can't believe that Stargate SG-1 lasted 10 years! (Thank goodness it is over!) Dad is now excited that Stargate Atlantis is still on and going strong. Daily OM: Raising Our Consciousness : Stepping Out From Where We Were!

Thursday, June 21st, 2007 ~ Happy Summer Solstice and First Day of Summer! ~ Tracy, Luca, Mom, Tania & Felicia Go To Nova Southeastern For Augmentative Assitive Communication Speech Therapy ~ Tracy, Luca, Mom, Tania and Felicia went to NSU for AAC Speech Therapy in Davie. Juliet had a great lesson planned for Tracy in honor of the Fourth of July. She brought Tracy a little flag and showed her pictures of parades, the flag, barbecues, etc. Next, Juliet assisted Tracy in planting a little pink gerber daisy in a very patriotic pot. She held up a miniature shovel, rake, and some potting soil and together they planted the flowers in the red, white, and blue pot. Juliet suggested that Tracy bring it to Uncle Johnny's for the 4th of July festivities! Tracy was laughing a lot throughout the session. We are not sure if she was just happy with the activity or if it was due to her increase in her Ritalin. (Sometimes a medication change can make Tracy gitty!) She sure was laughing a lot. Mom Finds A Little Mouse In The Pool ~ Mom finds a little mouse in the pool. She felt a pair of eyes staring at her, and looked over to find a pair of mouse eyes looking at her. Dee, the mouse hunter, came to the rescue! He picked up the mouse with the pool skimmer and sent it sailing into the canal. Mom feels like we are living in Noah's Ark! Iguanas, mice, water rats, and baby doves! What next? The Loch Ness Monster! Dee Gives Tracy A Massage ~ Dee came over to give Tracy a massage. He worked on stretching and ranging Tracy's major muscles and joints, and then it was time for Tania and Dee to get Tracy straddled on the peanut ball. They put Tracy's riding helmet on her head and leaned her from side to side to practice head and trunk control. Tracy did a good job balancing with assistance. Tracy tolerated about 25 minutes on the peanut ball in this position. Mom, Tracy, Luca & Dad Watched A Hallmark Movie On T.V. ~ Mom, Tracy, Luca and Dad watched a Hallmark Movie on T.V. this evening. It was really cute. Update On Tiffany ~ We are happy to announce that Tiffany has been selected as the new Director of Public Relations for the Navy League! She is very grateful for all her valuable experiences as Communications Associate with the American Red Cross, and is really excited and looking forward to her new position. Tiffany will take a week break between jobs to visit her best friend, Amanda, in Hawaii! (Surf's up Girl!) We are very proud of Tiffany and wish her lots of luck and blessings in her new role as Director of Public Relations for the Navy League! Her new position will include implementing the organization’s communications strategy for both local and national media. The Navy League is unique among military-oriented associations in that it is a civilian organization dedicated to promoting awareness of the materiel and readiness-related needs of the Sea Services, among both citizens and elected officials. Tiffany will manage all aspects of media relations and will work, in coordination with the legislative team and organizational leadership, to increase the awareness of the need for a strong Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US Merchant Marine. Daily OM: Putting Power In Perspective : Always Be For Something!

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga at 9:15 AM! It was another hot and humid class! Whew! Very challenging! Tracy, Luca, Mom, Tania & Felicia Go To Jackson Memorial For Spasticity Clinic ~ Mom, Luca, Felicia, Tania, and Tracy met Dad at the University of Miami Rehab Center for Spasticity Clinic this afternoon. Dr. Rubin evaluated Tracy's tone to determine whether he needs to adjust her Botox dosage when we return at the end of next month. Paola, the Occupational Therapist, made some adjustments to Tracy's wrist dynamic splints. Dr. Rubin gave Tracy a prescription to return to the outpatient rehab center for resplinting soon. Dad, Mom, & Tania Got Tracy On The Tilt Table ~ Dad, Mom and Tania got Tracy in a weight-bearing position on the tilt table this afternoon. Tracy did a good job tolerating one hour at various inclines, the steepest at 60 degrees for five minutes. Her blood pressure and pulse remained stable throughout her session. We plan to get Tracy standing at least twice a week! Dad Goes For A Ride On The Harley ~ Dad took an hour ride on his Harley this evening! It is a great way to destress after a busy day seeing patients! Tracy Relaxes In Her Bed This Evening ~ Tracy relaxed in her bed listening to music after her busy day! She was pretty tired after her tilt table session! Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub ~ Mom and Dad relaxed in the hot tub after a very hectic day! It was a balmy Florida evening with lots of stars twinkling in the sky. Update On Tiffany ~ We are happy to announce that Tiffany has been selected as the new Director of Public Relations for the Navy League! She is very grateful for all her valuable experiences as Communications Associate with the American Red Cross, and is really excited and looking forward to her new position. Tiffany will take a week break between jobs to visit her best friend, Amanda, in Hawaii! (Surf's up Girl!) We are very proud of Tiffany and wish her lots of luck and blessings in her new role as Director of Public Relations for the Navy League! Her new position will include implementing the organization’s communications strategy for both local and national media. The Navy League is unique among military-oriented associations in that it is a civilian organization dedicated to promoting awareness of the materiel and readiness-related needs of the Sea Services, among both citizens and elected officials. Tiffany will manage all aspects of media relations and will work, in coordination with the legislative team and organizational leadership, to increase the awareness of the need for a strong Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US Merchant Marine. Daily OM: Compelled To Create : Embracing Your Muse!

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Swim Laps ~ Mom went to swim laps at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club this morning. She swam for one hour and is working back to her mile distance last summer! Tracy, Mom, & Tania Take Luca For A Walk ~ Tracy, Mom and Tania took Luca for a walk around the block around 12:30 this afternoon. It was so hot out, Luca make it a third of the way and pooped out. Mom had to carry him the rest of the way! We are looking forward to the official start of summer in two days! Tracy Vomits ~ Tracy vomited about 2 ounces this afternoon in the van before we left for Speech Therapy with Kristin at FAU. Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy With Kristin At FAU At 4 PM ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Kristin at FAU at 4 PM. Kristin began the session with Yes/No questions about pictures that she had cut out of magazines. Tracy did a good job accurately answering with two blinks for Yes and head shakes for No. Kristin is working on BIG HEAD movements to the left for NO, using her hand as a landmark for Tracy. Tracy's head shakes are improving quite a bit. Tracy still doesn't think Vince Vaughn is cute! Kristin commented that they have very different tastes in guys! Then Kristin playes some songs from Tracy's Ipod, asking questions about the various artists and songs. Tracy recognized the artists and the songs for the most part. Kristin showed Tracy a picture of her favorite band: Dave Matthews of course! Tracy laughed and definitely recognized them. Tracy did a good job moving her mouth and vocalizing today. She really enjoys her sessions with Kristin. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to 6:30 PM Bikram Yoga this evening. He is really getting into this type of yoga and seeing good results! Tracy Vomits Again This Evening ~ Tracy vomited another two ounces or so this evening. Mom gave Tracy some Pedialyte to replenish her electrolytes. Tracy was on the CPM ranging her left leg when she threw up. (Mom now thinks it may be hormonal and that time of the month!) Mom & Tracy Watch A Movie ~ Mom and Tracy watched a cute movie on the Hallmark channel (yes, there is nothing on T.V.). It was a really cute movie about the girl who marries the boy next door. Update On Tiffany ~ We are happy to announce that Tiffany has been selected as the new Director of Public Relations for the Navy League! She is very grateful for all her valuable experiences as Communications Associate with the American Red Cross, and is really excited and looking forward to her new position. Tiffany will take a week break between jobs to visit her best friend, Amanda, in Hawaii! (Surf's up Girl!) We are very proud of Tiffany and wish her lots of luck and blessings in her new role as Director of Public Relations for the Navy League! Her new position will include implementing the organization’s communications strategy for both local and national media. The Navy League is unique among military-oriented associations in that it is a civilian organization dedicated to promoting awareness of the materiel and readiness-related needs of the Sea Services, among both citizens and elected officials. Tiffany will manage all aspects of media relations and will work, in coordination with the legislative team and organizational leadership, to increase the awareness of the need for a strong Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US Merchant Marine. Daily OM: Earth Chakras : Caretaking The Soul of Gaia!

Monday, June 18th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was another of Lan's great classes. She really enjoys going to Hot Yoga! Tracy Vomits ~ Tracy vomited about 8 ounces this morning after her shower. Once again, Mom thinks it could be the sudden barometric pressure changes which Tracy is more sensitive to than the rest of us. Her eyes looked a little glassy and she had a low grade fever when Mom checked it. We were all feeling the pressure change with dull headaches, so Tracy most likely had a whopping headache and couldn't tell us. Mom gave Tracy some extra strength Tylenol. Hopefully that helped! Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy With Kristin At FAU At 4 PM ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Kristin at FAU at 4 PM. We arrived a little late... the only excuse we had was that it was Monday! Kristin was patiently waiting for us when we arrived. She began the session with Yes/No questions about Tracy's weekend. Tracy did a good job accurately answering with two blinks for Yes and head shakes for No. Kristin is working on BIG HEAD movements to the left for NO, using her hand as a landmark for Tracy. Tracy's head shakes are improving quite a bit. Then it was time to show Tracy pictures from magazines. Kristin showed Tracy some of the cute guy pictures asking Tracy if she thought they were cute. Tracy did not think Vince Vaughn was cute! (He is not her type!) Then Kristin showed Tracy pictures of Santana Moss (former UM football star currently playing for the Washington Redskins). Tracy thought he is cute and responded with two eye blinks for Yes! (Now that's more like it!) Next, Kristin played some of Tracy's music from her Ipod, asking her to identify the artists and the songs. Tracy sure does know her music! This was by far, one of Tracy's best sessions with Kristin yet! Mom, Uncle Johnny & Nana Go To Spinning ~ Mom, Uncle Johnny and Nana went to 7:30 PM Spinning with Jason in Coral Springs. They were the only two participants in the class this evening. It was a great class and they had a lot of fun. When they returned, Mom ordered Thai food and they all had a great dinner together! Update On Tiffany ~ We are happy to announce that Tiffany has been selected as the new Director of Public Relations for the Navy League! She is very grateful for all her valuable experiences as Communications Associate with the American Red Cross, and is really excited and looking forward to her new position. Tiffany will take a week break between jobs to visit her best friend, Amanda, in Hawaii! (Surf's up Girl!) We are very proud of Tiffany and wish her lots of luck and blessings in her new role as Director of Public Relations for the Navy League! Daily OM: Women's Support : Becoming Our Own Role Models!

Sunday, June 17th, 2007 ~ Happy Father's Day! ~ Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy ~ Tracy had a hippotherapy session at 10 AM at Bit By Bit in Parkland. She did a good job with head control while Dad and Susan, the Physical Therapist, held her up on Sanddollar, her horse. Marissa, the volunteer, led Sanddollar around the ring and Tracy struggled to keep her head up, riding helmet and all! She laughed as soon as we got her up on the horse! She rode for about thirty minutes and then was zonked! We let her chill out in her chair for much of the day! Francine, Tracy's new Personal Assistant for Sundays, massaged her feet and hands with her new Orange Ginger lotion that Kristin gave her! Tracy really likes getting foot and hand massages. What girl doesn't? Nana, Aunt Diane, & Uncle Johnny Visit ~ Nana and Aunt Diane came over this afternoon to enjoy the sun and the pool. Unfortunately, it began to rain and continued throughout the day. It's OK because we sure do need the rain.We are still on once a week water restrictions in south Florida. Uncle Johnny joined us for dinner and Mom grilled some delicious filet mignons that Mamaw and Papaw sent Dad for his birthday! She also grilled seasoned new potatoes and garlic stuffed peppers! Aunt Diane had dinner with Chip and Eileen, Tony and Maria, at Chip's house to celebrate Father's Day! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Watch T.V. ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca relaxed and watched Larry King Live, an interview with Matt Lauer. There is absolutely nothing on television now that summer is upon us! Update On Tiffany ~ We are very happy to announce that Tiffany has been selected as the new Director of Public Relations for the Navy League! She is very grateful for all her valuable experiences as Communications Associate with the American Red Cross, and is really excited and looking forward to her new position. Tiffany will take a week break between jobs to visit her best friend, Amanda, in Hawaii! (Surf's up Girl!) We are very proud of Tiffany and wish her lots of luck and blessings in her new role as Director of Public Relations for the Navy League! Daily OM: Where The Soul Is : Finding The Place You Belong!

Saturday, June 16th, 2007 ~ Mom & Dad Go To 10 AM Bikram Yoga ~ Mom and Dad went to 10 AM Bikram Yoga this morning while Tracy and Luca chilled out with Felicia. Dad Catches Up On Household Chores ~ Dad caught up on his household chores this morning! Mom is so happy that she can cross off many of the items on her long "Honey DO" List! The heavy rains resulted in a leak in our library! Dad tried to fix it himself with some silicon caulking but it did not work. Mom will contact a roofer Monday! Argh! Aunt Diane Feels Better & Goes Home ~ Aunt Diane is feeling much better and went home this morning. She will see Tracy's GI doctor next Wednesday for a consultation. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Relax & Watch A Movie ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca watched Sister Act this evening. It was a really cute movie! Daily OM: Spiritualizing The Planet : Ascension!

Friday, June 15th, 2007 ~ Aunt Diane Stays With Us! She Is Feeling Much Better! ~ Mom, Luca & Tania Go To Riviera Beach To Get Van Serviced ~ Mom and Tania drove to Riviera Beach to Moving On Mobility to exchange the EZ Lock system for a system that allows us to manipulate Tracy's chair with more ease around the house. The old system (EZ Lock system) has a very large bolt that hangs down and gets caught on the new ramps. So, while Dave was working on the van and Tracy's chair, Mom went to get her hair cut, and Tania shopped. It was an entire day-long ordeal, but we are glad that it is a lot easier to get Tracy in and out of the van as well as around the house and yard. Luca has been on best behavior since his first dog training session last Tuesday. He was a good boy all day! Aunt Diane Relaxes ~ Aunt Diane spent the day resting and recuperating around the house. Her stomach feels a lot better with the medication. She has an appointment with Tracy's GI doctor at North Broward Medical Center Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Tracy Gets A Manicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a manicure this afternoon. She picked a bronze color which looks so pretty with her tan! Everyone Relaxes On The Patio By The Pool ~ When Mom, Luca and Tania returned from their day-long adventure, they joined Aunt Diane and Tracy outside on the patio by the pool. It was a beautiful evening with a nice cool breeze! Mom Grills Salmon Steaks For Dinner ~ Mom broiled salmon steaks for dinner this evening with a green salad and sweet potatoes; so good and so healthy too! Everyone enjoyed dinner and relaxed around the T.V. this evening. Mom, Tracy and Aunt Diane watched Maid In Manhattan. Tracy LOVES Jennifer Lopez! Dad watched his favorite SciFI: Stargate SG-1! This is the final season for the show after ten years! Can you believe that? Daily OM: Your Most Vital Commitment : Finding Time For You!

Thursday, June 14th, 2007 ~ Aunt Diane Goes To The Emergency Room! Happy Birthday Felicia! ~ Aunt Diane Goes To The Emergency Room ~ Aunt Diane went to the ER with stomach and chest pains this morning. It turns out she has an inflammation of her stomach which can be caused by a virus or an irritation due to caffeine. She has to stop drinking coffee, and Diane is like Dunkin Donuts: She runs on coffee! She will see a gastroenterologist next week. We'll keep you posted. Tracy Goes To AAC Speech Therapy At NSU ~ Tracy was a little sleepy for her 11:30 AM AAC Speech Therapy session at NSU. As most of us who know Tracy, she does NOT do mornings well! She is nocturnal! Juliet, Tracy's student clinician, using Tracy';s Step By Step switch recorded several phrases introducing their lesson plan for the session. She planned to make a Father's Day card with Tracy for Dad and also to look at the magazine photos of models wearing Versace and Dolce and Gabbana, Tracy's favorites! Tracy seemed to want to look at pictures first, and closed her eyes, not wanting to participate in the card making project! We all know how stubborn Tracy can be! So, Juliet struggled with Tracy to make the card for Dad. When they were finished, and it was time to look at picures, Tracy opened her eyes! She was very awake for this part of the session! Dee Comes To Give Tracy A Massage ~ This afternoon, Dee came over to give Tracy a much-needed and deserved massage. He worked with her for several hours, stretching every joint through its range of motion. Tracy was laughing a lot during her massage. She continued to laugh and vocalize throughout the evening and into the night! Tracy, Mom, Dad. Luca & Aunt Diane Hang Out ~ Mom made Sicilian chicken soup for dinner and Aunt Diane spent the night with us! She seems to be feeling much better after the doctor gave her some Donnatal to help ease her stomach cramps. Dad still is a little jet lagged from his trip to Italy. Everyone made it an early night this evening! Even Luca was asleep early! Daily OM: The Creation Ground Of Experience : Thoughts!

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007 ~ Dad Returns Safely From Florence, Italy! ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. The humidity and temperature was so high in the studio that one of the regular students had to leave! Brutal! Mom is loving Yoga because daily practice teaches discipline, focus, and flexibility. Tracy Relaxes In Her Chair ~ Tracy chilled out in her chair for a while today on the patio in the shade. It was a beautiful day with lots of sunshine and low humidity. Felicia Is Not Feeling Well & Mom Sends Her Home ~ Felicia developed a migraine headache today and felt nauseous. Mom took her blood pressure which was normal and had her rest in Tracy's room with her feet up in the massage chair. She sent her home early so she could rest. When Mom called to check on her, her daughter said that she was feeling better and was sleeping. Mom, Tracy, & Tania Take Luca For A Walk ~ Mom, Tracy and Tania took Luca for a walk around the neighborhood. He likes exploring the many things in the grass and enjoys his walks. He still does not know how to walk on a leash and hops like a rabbit! Mom, Tracy and Tania worked on Luca's homework exercises for his dog training classes. He is a very smart puppy and catches on really fast! Are we surprised! He is an Anzalone! Dad Returns From Florence, Italy ~ Dad made it back safely from Florence, Italy and is supposed to return in mid July! Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to 4:30 PM Bikram Yoga. It was his first time being taught by Silvia, a senior yoga instructor, and she taught him some new modifications of the poses. He will sleep well tonight! Tracy Chills Out On Her CPM ~ Tracy chilled out while she ranged her left leg on the CPM. She was very happy that Dad was back home! Daily OM: Demolishing Anger's Walls: Resentment!

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 ~ Luca Has His First Puppy Training Lesson ~ Luca had his first puppy training class this afternoon with Dawn. She showed Mom several exercises to do with Luca throughout the day, each rewarding Luca with a treat for good behavior. Mom needs to keep a diary of Luca's housebreaking practices so that we can get that more consistent. (He suffered a set back after his trip to Mamaw's in the country!~) Dawn is confident that Luca will be able to take his Pet Therapy Test after his 8-week training program, provided that he does his homework! Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy With Kristin At FAU ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy this afternoon at 4 PM with Krisitn at FAU. Kristin worked on Tracy's head shakes for NO by giving her a facial! She used this spa experience to motivate Tracy to turn her head to the right and left while she applied the mask. What a creative and inspiring idea! Tracy did a good job responding to the cool mask! Then Kristin worked on pictures, showing Tracy some cute guys photos from magazines. Tracy sure did make eye contact with the hotties! (I wonder if she was motivated because the models were posing without their shirts!) Next, Kristin played some more songs for Tracy to listen to. She asked her questions about the songs and the artists, working on Tracy's YES/NO responses. Tracy did a good job staying engaged and also made some good vocalizations. She was a little shy when Kristin used the microphone for Tracy to vocalize into! (Imagine our girl shy? Whatever happened to the girl who used to do karioke on open mic night at the Rotunda in Florence?) Lisa, Tracy's Master's Student From Last Year, Surprises Us With A Visit ~ Lisa surprised us with a visit this afternoon at FAU. It was so good to see her and catch up! Mom Spends An Hour And A Half In The Cingular Store ~ Mom spent an hour and a half in the cingular store getting a new phone. This is her 8th cell phone in a year! Let's hope this one works! Tracy's Renovations Progress Report ~ We are getting closer to finishing Tracy's renovations. Her bathroom is finished and all of the ramps in the back yard are completed. Now, we need to widen her entrance to her room, paint, and plant some flowers on her landing outside her door to the patio! It sure is looking nice! Daily OM: The Mind Follows No Timeline: Learning Something New!

Monday, June 11th, 2007 ~ Tiffany Arrives Safely In Northern Virginia ~ Tiffany made it back safely to Northern Virginia. We really enjoyed her visit and miss her already! Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga. It was another tough class in 105 degree studio! Whew! It is a challenge but she sure feels good when she is done! Tracy's Wheel Chair Is Serviced ~ Brent from TD Medical came out today to service Tracy's chair. He replaced a worn cable which allows Tracy to recline. He also replaced a cracked arm rest and did a thorough check of all the pieces and parts. Brent graduated from Texas A and M and is a genetic engineer. (and Mom thought Dad was overqualified to work on Tracy's wheel chair!) Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy With Kristin At FAU ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Kristin at 4 PM this afternoon at FAU. She was very awake and alert throughout the entire session. Kristin had a surprise for Tracy: Orange Ginger Aromatherapy lotion, a pretty butterfly picture stand, and a adorable basket with butterfly ribbon! It was so sweet and thoughtful of her! The lotion is very invigorating and awakens the senses. Tracy really loves different scented lotions; orange ginger is one of her favorites! During Speech, Kristin spent some time showing Tracy pictures: Dave Matthews Band, Apolo Anton Ohno (without a shirt!), and beach scenes. She spent some time asking Tracy questions about the pictures, practicing two eye blinks for YES and head shakes for NO! The goal is for Tracy to be able to respond to YES/NO questions very distinctly and clearly. Next, Kristin played some different songs and asked Tracy questions about the artists. Tracy seemed to recognize Dave Matthews (of course) and Garth Brooks (Friends In Low Places!). Mom & Aunt Diane Go To Spinning ~ Tania stayed with Tracy while Mom and Aunt Diane went to 7:30 PM Spinning in Coral Springs. It was another of Jason's fast and furious classes! Everyone missed Uncle Johnny and Nana this evening. They were having dinner with friends! Nana & Uncle Johnny Visit ~ This evening, Nana and Uncle Johnny stopped by to visit us after their dinner engagement with friends. It is always great to see them. Daily OM: Owning The Roots: Leading By Example!

Sunday, June 10th, 2007 ~ Mom Gives Tracy A Facial ~ Mom gave Tracy a facial this morning and she seemed to enjoy it very much! She so loves her spa days! Tiffany, Mom and Tracy Soak Up Some Rays By The Pool ~ Tiffany, Mom and Tracy soaked up some rays by the pool. It was a beautiful day with lots of sun and a soothing breeze. Nana, Uncle Johnny & Aunt Diane Come Over For The Day ~ Nana, Uncle Johnny and Aunt Diane came over to spend the day with us. It was a beautiful weekend with lots of sunshine and low humidity! Mom broiled some tilapia and Aunt Diane made a salad. Everyone had a nice day (even Luca) relaxing by the pool. Next week, Mom plans to bring Tracy in the pool. The water has warmed up and Dad will be back! We all miss him! Dad Goes To Sunday Mass In The Duomo ~ Dad went to Mass in the Duomo (cathedral) in Florence today. Despite all that has happened to Tracy in Florence, it is still a very special city filled with spirit and mysticism! Luca Goes For A Swim ~ Mom brought Luca in the pool for a quick dip! He seems to like the water. He did the puppy paddle (of course)! Kristin Visits Us ~ Tracy's speech therapy master's student from FAU came by to spend the day with us. Everyone enjoyed her visit, especially Tracy. She is such a sweet person! We hope she comes back to visit us soon! Tracy Vomits ~ Tracy vomited about six ounces this evening. She was sitting in her chair in the family room with everyone when it happened. We do not know what prompted it. Daily OM: An Empowered Perspective: Importance of Forgiveness!

Saturday, June 9th, 2007 ~ Happy 21st Birthday Cousin Kathryn Jean! ~ Mom & Aunt Diane Go To Spinning ~ Mom and Aunt Diane went to 9 AM Spinning in Coral Springs. It was a great class, with every bike taken (50 plus bikes). Even the instructor bikes on the stage were taken. Jason had to turn several people away! There was so much energy in the room! It was amazing! Tiffany & Mom Get A Pedicure ~ Tiffany and Mom got a pedicure this morning at Boca Nails! Tiffany got an irridescent pink while Mom got a shimmery lipstick red. Tracy's toes still rock with her purple passion shimmer hue! Dad Leaves For Italy This Afternoon ~ Dad left this afternoon for Florence, Italy from Miami International Airport. He will be in Florence from Sunday morning to Wednesday evening. Tracy's hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 12th. Please say a prayer that everything goes well! Cousins Chip & Alan Come By ~ Cousins Chip and Alan came over to see Tiffany (and Tracy) this afternoon. It is always good to see them! Aunt Diane & Nana Come Over For Dinner ~ Mom cooked penne pasta with mushrooms and tomatoes this evening for dinner. The Sister Goddesses had a nice time hanging out together. Sister Goddesses & Luca Go For A Walk Around The Block ~ Nana, Tiffany, Aunt Diane, Mom, Tracy and Luca went for a walk around the block this evening. It was a beautiful, clear evening with lots of twinkling stars! Daily OM: Gifts From The Universe: Accepting Your Family!

Friday, June 8th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was another great class! 105 degrees of mental, physical, and spiritual challenge. Tracy's Hippotherapy Gets Cancelled Due To Weather ~ Tracy's hippotherapy lesson scheduled for 3:30 PM was cancelled today due to thunder and lightning and torrential rains. We definately need the rain since we are in a severe drought with water usage restrictions. We can only water our plants once a week on Sundays! We will take a rain check next week. Tania Leaves For The Big Apple ~ Tania left for the Big Apple this morning to spend some time with family in the Bronx. She will be back Monday! We miss her already! Tiffany Arrived Very Late This Evening ~ Tiffany's flight was delayed three hours and she finally arrived at 1:45 AM. Dad picked her up in Ft. Lauderdale. It is so good to have her here with us for Sister Goddess weekend! She came to help Mom with Tracy while Dad is in Italy for Tracy's hearing in Florence. Daily OM: Less Than Perfect: The Humanity Of Leaders!

Thursday, June 7th, 2007 ~ Tracy Goes To AAC Speech Therapy At Nova Southeastern University ~ Tracy did a good job staying alert and engaged during her speech therapy session. Today, Juliet, her student clinician, played BINGO with Tracy. Tracy spun the BINGO wheel using her switch. Tracy really seemed to enjoy the game and was even looking at the wheel. She even beat Juliet, winning BINGO! Next session, they plan to put the BINGO pieces on a tripod with velcro so that Tracy can see the card and numbers! After BINGO, Juliet showed Tracy some awesome pictures of fashion from magazines. She asked Tracy questions about the outfits and models and Tracy responded using two eye blinks for Yes and head nods for No. Tracy even vocalized several times during the session. Juliet also used Tracy's Step by Step sequential switch to encourage conversation. Tracy had to hit the switch each time to elicit a new phrase. Mom brought a CD with Tracy's New Orleans pictures on it and a Seal music mix. Tracy Goes To Dr. Alberico To Get Her Baclofen Pump Refilled ~ Tracy went to Dr. Alberico to get her Baclofen pump refilled today. Her dosage is currently stable at 393 micrograms per day. Dad decided not to change it this time, since Tracy seems to be doing better with her spasticity. We plan to re-evaluate when she gets her pump refilled August 23rd. (What a difference from when Tracy would get her refills every 20 days. At the current dosage, it is almost every three months.) Tracy Gets A Massage & Physical Therapy By Dee ~ Tracy got a much-needed massage this afternoon by Dee. She really loves his massages! After her massage, Dee and Tania got Tracy over the peanut ball on her knees for 25 minutes, allowing Tracy to bear weight through her hips. Tracy did a good job tolerating this position (once settled) and also tried very hard to pick up her head! Tiffany Comes For The Weekend ~ Tiffany arrives tomorrow evening and will stay until Monday morning. She is coming to help Mom with Tracy while Dad is in Italy for Tracy's hearing and Tania is in New York City (yeah, the Big Apple) visiting her Mom. Tania returns Monday morning and Dad returns Wednesday evening. We will miss them both and hope they each have safe and productive trips! Luca To Start Obedience Training ~ Mom signed Luca up for Obedience Training to begin on June 12th! He is going through his adolescence and is in desperate need of Boot Camp! He got a Florida ID card which states he is a Pet Therapy Dog! We are very proud of him and looking forward to his training. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this morning at 9:15 AM. It was another brutal class! The humidity kicked the temperature up another notch or two! Daily OM: Less Than Perfect: The Humanity Of Leaders!

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning at 9:15 AM. It was another brutal class! The humidity kicked the temperature up another notch or two! Tracy Vomits ~ Tracy threw up this morning. She has not vomited since Memorial Day! There was a high pressure system overhead dumping a lot of rain with thunder and lightning! Mom remembers the neurologist at NRH explaining that Tracy would be more sensitive to sudden pressure changes. She thinks Tracy had a bad headache and that it made her nauseous. We plan to monitor these situations further. Tracy Spends The Day Resting & Relaxing ~ We let Tracy rest and relax today after giving her some Motrin. She seemed much better this evening. Dad Stocks Up On Hurricane Supplies ~ Dad took advantage of the state's tax free program and stocked up on flashlights, batteries, a NOAA weather radio, lanterns, etc. We are working on installing a very large generator to supply auxillary power during hurricanes. Luca To Start Obedience Training ~ Mom signed Luca up for Obedience Training to begin on June 12th! He is going through his adolescence and is in desperate need of Boot Camp! Daily OM: Deeksha: Permanent Enlightenment!

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 ~ Mom Swims Laps ~ Mom went to the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club this morning and swam laps. It is the first time in a long while that she swam, and did it feel good! It is just what the doctor ordered for her back: lots of stretching! Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy At FAU ~ Tracy has another good session with Kristin at FAU this afternoon! She was a little sleepier but managed to pull through the session. Kristin began by asking Tracy Yes/No questions, using two eye blinks for Yes and head nods for No. Tracy did a good job and seemed to get most of them right. Then Kristin asked Tracy if she wanted to put on some perfume (Hypnose), the very cologne that she smelled in a magazine last week. She gave Tracy a choice between the cologne and some tropical scented body lotion. Tracy picked the cologne and Kristin put some on Tracy's wrist and brought her hand up to her nose so that she could smell it. Tracy seemed to like it and even started laughing and smiling! Next, Kristin played different songs that she had downloaded on a CD. She asked Tracy questions about the songs and their artists. Tracy did a good job with the questions. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ This evening, it was Dad's turn to go to Bikram Yoga! His body really responds well to this form of heated yoga! He always comes back soaking wet! Mom hung out with Tracy while she ranged her right leg on the CPM for two hours! Mom Cooks Dinner ~ Mom grilled some steaks and cooked some corn and green beans. It was so good, that Dad said Mom can take over cooking duty permanently! Argh! Sometimes doing a good job is not the best approach! HA! Daily OM: An Empowered Perspective: Importance of Forgiveness!

Monday, June 4th, 2007 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning at 9:15 AM. It was the first time in a week and her back felt pretty good. The class was tough as usual, room temperature at 105 degrees! HOT! Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy At FAU ~ Tracy did a good job staying awake and alert throughout her speech session today with Kristin. She and Kristin work so well together. Kristin began by showing Tracy pictures of her favorite band: Dave Matthews! Tracy focused on the pictures and even laughed! Next, Kristin used the Step by Step switch with Tracy discussing some fun things that Tracy can do this summer vacation. She also discussed Tracy's hippotherapy with Sanddollar! Tracy laughed several times during her session and displayed some of her ATTITUDE when Kristin used the Z-vibe oral stimulator on her lips. Tracy turned away from it and made it very obvious that she did not like the oral stim. Kristin used the Z-vibe for Tracy to close her lips! It worked! Tracy made some good vocalizations and also turned several times to look at Kristin throughout the session. We are looking forward to Tracy's next session Tuesday at 4 PM! Mom, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, & Nana Go To Spinning ~ Dad stayed with Tracy while Mom, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane went to Spinning at 7:30 PM in Coral Springs. It was another of Jason's great classes! Dad and Tracy watched one of Dad's Stargate episodes and hung out while Tracy was on the CPM machine, ranging her left leg! Mom Makes Omeletts For Dinner ~ Mom made Italian sausage and provolone cheese omeletts for dinner after Spinning. They were really good! Tiffany Goes To Boston For Her Fifth Reunion From Boston College ~ Tiff spent the weekend catching up with old friends at her fifth Boston College Reunion. It was Mom's 30th! She was unable to leave Tracy and Dad to attend this year's but hopes to make the next one! Daily OM: Promoting The Positive: Negative Pull!

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 ~ Tracy, Mom, Dad, & Marvelyn Go To Hippotherapy At Bit By Bit ~ Tracy, Mom, Dad and Marvelyn (Tracy's new Sunday Personal Assistant) went to Hippotherapy this morning at 10:30 AM at Bit By Bit in Parkland. Susan March, Physical Therapist, worked with Tracy on a beautiful horse named Sanddollar! Tracy really was thrilled to be back up on the horse after nearly a year! Dad stood on one side while Susan stood on the other side. Tracy rode for nearly 35 minutes! She lifted her head up several times during her session. After the session, they went to the Saddle Shop and bought Tracy her own riding helmet. It is a beautiful pink sherbet color. Tracy picked it out herself! Susan told Tracy about a horse show that they plan to hold in February and Tracy got really excited! Our next session will be Friday at 3:30 PM! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Luca Go For A Boat Ride ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Luca went for a boat ride in the intracoastal in the little yellow boat they named Hope 4... Tracy really enjoyed riding in the boat with the wind blowing her hair! It was a beautiful evening. Uncle Johnny Celebrates His 32nd Anniversary Of Priesthood ~ Mom and Dad grilled Italian sausage and cooked jambalaya for Uncle Johnny's 32nd anniversary of priesthood. Aunt Diane brought a yummy ice cream cake and everyone had a great time. The rest of our families were truly missed! Tracy Laughs & Tries To Say "I Love You!" Tracy has been laughing a lot lately, and making new sounds. She really tried hard to say "I LOVE YOU!" this evening to Mom several times! Ramp Update ~ Nana and Tracy have really been using the new ramps in the back yard. They are working out really well and everyone is pleased with them. Daily OM: The Power Of Transmutation: Violet-Flame Meditation!

Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 ~ Tracy Gets Pedicure ~ Felicia gave Tracy a much-needed pedicure this morning. She does and awesome job, and Tracy really loves her pedicures! The shade of the week is shimmery lavender to match her finger nails! Mom & Dad Spend The Day Doing Chores ~ Mom and Dad spent the day catching up on household chores and cleaning up after Tropical Storm Barry which struck during the night. Mom, Dad, Aunt Diane, & Nana Go To Lincoln Day Gala ~ Mom, Dad, Aunt Diane and Nana attended the Lincoln Day Gala this evening to support cousin Chip, who is the Chairman of the Broward Republican Executive Committee. Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani was the keynote speaker! There were many local and state Republicans present; i.e. Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum. Mom, Dad. Nana and Aunt Diane took a picture with them at the VIP Reception. Chip did a great job and we are all very proud of him and Eileen's hard work and dedication. Daily OM: The Real Thing: Love Should Feel Good!

Friday, June 1st, 2007 ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy Lesson Is Postponed Due To Tropical Storm Barry ~ Tracy's first Hippotherapy lesson at Bit By Bit was postponed due to rain brought on by Tropical Storm Barry. We have resceduled and will try again on Sunday at 10:30 AM in Parkland. Tracy, Mom, Felicia, & Tania Go Shopping At Town Centre Mall In Boca Raton ~ Tracy, Mom, Felicia and Tania spent the afternoon and evening shopping at the Town Centre Mall in Boca Raton. Mom found Tracy a beautiful formal outfit to wear to Mary Tomaszeski's wedding in Sandestin at the end of the month. Tracy and Mom also found some nice presents for Dad for Father's Day! Mom Makes Turkey Burgers For Dinner ~ Mom and Dad made turkey burgers and green beans for dinner this evening. Then they all watched the season finale of Desperate Housewives. (Mom has been trying to watch Desperate Housewives episodes that she tivoed for the past week or so, and has not been able to for one reason or another!) This time, right in the middle of the finale, around midnight, the power went out from the storm. That was the end of that! Tracy's air bed deflated without power and Mom and Dad had to move her into their bed. Mom and Dad are looking into putting in a generator so that when hurricanes hit, this will not happen again. Daily OM: Centered And Safe: Keeping Your Energy Strong!