Saturday, March 31st, 2012 ~ Mom Meets Aunt Diane & Uncle Johnny At The Condo This Morning ~ Mom, Aunt Diane, and Uncle Johnny met the realtor this morning at Nana's condo. The meeting went well, and everything is set to put the condo on the market next week. Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub This Afternoon ~ It was a beautiful day and Mom and Dad enjoyed some time relaxing in the hot tub! Ahhh! Just what the doctor ordered! Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Wilmene shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon out by the pool. She does such a good job! Wilmene Feeds Tracy 6 Ounces Of Coffee Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 6 ounces of Coffee Yogurt in about 29 minutes this afternoon. Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy Session This Evening ~ Dee was unable to come over this evening to do massage and Physical Therapy with Tracy. She sure does miss his massages, and she works very hard for him during her Physical Therapy sessions. Mom, Dad & Tracy Go To 4:30 Mass This Evening ~ It was really nice for Mom, Dad and Tracy to be able to go to the Saturday afternoon vigil Mass today. It is seldom that we are free to attend this vigil Mass. Daily OM : Healing Our Bodies : Touch ~

Friday, March 30th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to Veronica's 9 AM Hot Yoga practice at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was the BEST class, and Mom really enjoyed it. Let's hope her right hip liked it too. Tracy Eats Some Mango Yogurt For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 6 ounces of Mango Yogurt for lunch today in 25 minutes. She really likes Mango anything. Mom, Wilmene, & Grace Take Tracy To North Broward For Repeat Blood Test This Afternoon ~ Mom, Wilmene, and Grace take Tracy to North Broward Medical Center for repeat labs this afternoon. They were extremely accommodating and are very familiar with Tracy! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Tracy did a good job with head and trunk control this afternoon during her Physical Therapy session. She worked very hard, and Marcus was very happy to hear that there was no change in her bilateral hip X-rays. Marcus spent the last thirty minutes stretching and ranging Tracy's major muscle groups. Mom & Dad Relax & Watch The Mentalist And Touch This Evening ~ Mom and Dad relaxed after a busy week and watched The Mentalist and Touch this evening. Daily OM : Woman: Embracing Womanhood ~

Thursday, March 29th, 2012 ~ Happy Birthday Dad! One Month Since Nana's Passing ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kate At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class with Kate this morning. She is hoping her hip will hold up through her Yoga practice. She sees Dr. Carreira on Monday at 10 AM. We'll see what he recommends to do with her (well-circumscribed) degenerative cyst in her right hip. Mom Runs Errands This Afternoon ~ Mom ran around and did the necessary errands this afternoon. She picked up som Mahi Mahi and some fresh asparagus for dinner this evening. She also picked up a carrot cake for Dad's birthday! Mom Makes Dad's Birthday Dinner This Evening ~ Mom grilled Dad some Mahi Mahi and fresh asparagus for dinner this evening. It was so delicious. Then she and Tracy sang Happy Birthday with a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch American Idol: The Results This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched American Idol: The Results this evening. It was really good, and Mom is glad that Philip Phillip is still in the competition! He is so cute, and looks so much like Dave Matthews! Daily OM: Love Shows The Way: We Are Here To Serve ~

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 ~ Dad Decreases Tracy's Domperidone To 50 Mg/Day ~ Dad decreased Tracy's Domperidone dose from 60 to 50 mgs per day, cutting the morning dose to 10 mgs. The plan is to decrease Tracy's dose by 10 mgs each week. The next dose to decrease will be the lunch time dose. Decreasing her dose is in response to Tracy's elevated Prolactin level, and is Dr. Ishaq's, Tracy's endocrinologist's, recommendation. We are hoping that with the decrease of Domperidone, Tracy's Prolactin level will return within the normal range, her acne will disappear, and her menses will resume. Mom Goes For A Long Walk To Starbucks This Morning ~ Mom went for a long walk to Starbucks in Pompano Beach this morning. She carried her three pound weights with her. It is already in the mid-80's, and it is still March! Looks like we are in for a very hot summer. Mom, Wilmene, Grace, & Tracy Go To The Rand Eye Institute This Afternoon For Tracy's Eye Exam ~ Tracy (and now Wilmene) have been exhibiting red and irritated eyes over the past week or two, and Momo needed to find out if they both had pink eye. So, they took Tracy (and Wilmene) to the Rand Eye Institute where Dr. Rand and Dr. Velasquez examined Tracy's eyes. They both agreed that Tracy (and Wilmene) have bacterial conjunctivitis. Dr. Rand gave Tracy (and Wilmene) antibiotic eye drops to be administered in both eyes three times a day for five days. Tracy Eats Four Ounces Of Strawberry Activia This Afternoon In Sixteen Minutes ~ Tracy was back to her eating yogurt, eating 4 ounces of Strawberry Activia in 16 minutes. She is doing a good job with lip closure and tongue movement. Daily OM : Seeing Inside: Sight Vs. Vision ~

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 ~ Mom Brings The Van In To Get The Automatic Door/Ramp Repaired ~Mom brought the Toyota Odyssey in to Automobility Sales to get the automatic door/ramp repaired. Thank goodness it is covered under the warranty. The fun part was that Mom Goggled the address and the wrong address was posted. So she used her GPS and ended up at the wrong location. What fun driving around looking for something that doesn't even exist, and so early in the morning Can you say ARGH! Tracy, Wilmene, & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Wilmene & Grace sat outside in shade by the pool this afternoon. Tracy loves hanging outside in the fresh air by the pool. Tracy Refuses Her Activia Strawberry Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not want her Activia Strawberry Yogurt this afternoon. She is still not feeling very well, and did not feel like eating. Her eyes are still red and irritated. Mom plans to make an appointment with Dr. Rand at the Rand Eye Institute tomorrow afternoon. Mom Gets A Massage This Afternoon ~ Emily came to give Mom a much-needed massage this afternoon. She said that her shoulders and neck were really tight, sounds like stress has taken its toll on Mom. Grace Worked With Tracy On Her Beckman Exercises This Afternoon ~ Grace worked with Tracy on her Beckman Exercises which stretches and exercises her top lip. Her top lip is looking a lot more normal, since Grace started working with Tracy on these oral motor exercises. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy this evening. He started with positioning Tracy on the peanut therapy ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Mom Soaks In An Epsom Salt Bath This Evening ~ Mom soaked in an Epsom Salt bath this evening. It was just what she needed after a somewhat stressful day! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results Show This Evening ~ Everyone was sure that Martina Navratolova was going home this evening. It is too bad because she really wanted to learn how to dance. Daily OM: Simple Gestures Of Solace: Offering Comfort ~

Monday, March 26th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Vinyasa With Veronica At Awaken Yoga In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She has become one of the most challenging instructors! Mom felt pretty good, despite her hip issues. Tracy, Wilmene & Grace Sit Outside In The Sunshine This Afternoon ~ Tracy and the girls enjoyed sitting outside by the pool this afternoon. Tracy Eats 6 Ounces Of Coffee Yogurt This Afternoon Outside By The Pool ~ Tracy ate 6 ounces of Coffee Yogurt in no time out by the pool this afternoon. She is doing so much better with lip closure and tongue movement. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars this evening! What a great cast of stars this season. Mom & Dad Watch Castle This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Castle this evening. Daily OM: Softening & Expanding: Being Receptive To What You Want ~

Sunday, March 25th, 2012 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Go To Tracy's Hippotherapy Session This Morning ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Grace went to Sand & Spurs for Tracy's Hippotherapy session this morning. Tracy did a good job with trunk control but was not lifting her head up like last week. Mom & Dad Go In The Hot Tub This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub this afternoon. Another beautiful day! What a blessing. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Town Center Mall This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad went to Town Center Mall this afternoon to get Tracy some Origins for her face. No More Chemicals For Tracy! Only Origins all natural beauty products for her daily skin care regimen. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To 6 PM Mass At St. Ambrose Catholic Church In Deerfield Beach ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy enjoyed Mass this evening at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Deerfield Beach. The Mission priest gave a great sermon about the Dash poem. It was so inspirational. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Once Upon A Time & Desperate Housewives This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching the hit shows: Once Upon A Time and Desperate Housewives this evening. Daily OM: Increasing The Light: Raise Your Vibration ~

Saturday, March 24th, 2012 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning With Ron In Boca Raton ~ Mom and Dad had a great Bikram practice this morning with Ron at Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. Mom felt pretty good, despite her hip issues. Mom, Dad, Linda & Marty Go On The Boat This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, Linda and Marty enjoyed the boat and the ocean this afternoon. It was a beautiful day, with a little cool breeze and lots of sunshine. Wilmene stayed with Tracy while Mom and Dad played Captain and First Mate. Daily OM : Tethered To The Earth: Existing Bodies ~

Friday, March 23rd, 2012 ~ Mom Goes For A Long Walk This Afternoon ~ Mom went for a long walk this afternoon. It was so pretty out, and it felt so good. Tracy Eats Some Activia Yogurt For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 2 ounces of Strawberry Activia Yogurt for lunch today. She did not feel like eating much because she has a head cold. Tracy, Wilmene, & Grace Sit Outside In The Sunshine This Afternoon ~ Tracy and the girls enjoyed the sunshine out by the pool this afternoon. It was such a beautiful day. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Tracy was still feeling congested so Marcus did an hour of stretching in the bed and then 30 minutes of trunk and head control exercises on the peanut ball. He went easy on her since he knew she was not feeling herself. Daily OM : You Are The One You Are Waiting For: Turn To Yourself ~

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Vinyasa With Kate This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ It had been a very long time since Mom went to Hot Vinyasa Yoga. She was so happy to be back, and paced herself throughout her practice. She is hoping to be able to continue her practice and that her hip will comply. Mom, Tracy, Wilmene & Grace Take Tracy To North Broward Medical Center For Hip X-Rays & Labs ~ Mom, Tracy, Wilmene and Grace took Tracy to North Broward Medical Center for hip series x-rays and lab work. We hope everything comes back normal. Grace Feeds Tracy Blueberry Activia Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Grace fed Tracy 4 ounces of Activia Blueberry Yogurt in 17 minutes, It seems as though Tracy has some sinus/head congestion, and is not feeling herself. This may account for the extended time to finish her yogurt this afternoon. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy this afternoon. Tracy was not feeling very well, with what appears to be a head cold. So Marcus decided to stretch and range Tracy in her bed. We hope she is feeling better soon. Daily OM: The Music Of Language: Words Are Energy ~

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 ~ Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon With Teresa At Imperial Point Medical Center ~ Tracy resumed her Speech Therapy with Teresa after a month reprieve. She did a pretty good job swallowing, and Teresa noticed that her lip closure has improved. Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Wilmene shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does such a good job! Mom Goes To Her Monthly Board Of Directors Meeting With Bit-By-Bit ~ Mom had her monthly Bit-By-Bit Board meeting this evening, so Wilmene stayed with Grace until 7 PM. Tracy Has Her Best Physical Therapy Session With Marcus To Date This Evening ~ Tracy had her BEST Physical Therapy session to date this evening. Marcus was so pleased. We know that Tracy is working very hard, and we hope that she continues to keep up the good work. Daily OM : Without A Net: Living Life With Trust ~

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 ~ Mom, Wilmene, Grace & Tracy Go To Dr. Ishaq's Office For Tracy's Appointment This Afternoon ~Tracy had a 2:45 PM appointment with a new endocronologist, Dr. Ishaq, this afternoon. She was very thorough, and ordered quite a few hormone blood tests for analysis. She thinks that Tracy's hyperprolactinemia is due to the Domperidone that Tracy has been taking for the past 8 years. Mom Walks 5 Miles This Morning ~ Mom walked about 5 miles around Lighthouse Point, to see how her right hip would handle the exercise. It seemed to help it a little. Mom Is Still Experiencing Some Right Hip Pain Post MR Arthrogram ~ Mom is still experiencing some Right Hip Pain after her MRA. She was instructed to keep a log of the pain level, and what activities exacerbates or relieves it. Marcus Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Marcus canceled Tracy's Physical Therapy session this evening due to a work conflict. Daily OM:Taking A Break From What You Are Doing: A New Approach ~

Monday, March 19th, 2012 ~ Dad Changes Tracy's G-Tube This Morning ~ It had been a little more than three months since Dad replaced Tracy's G-tube, and she was overdue. He did it bright and early in the morning, and didn't even wake Mom up to help. Dad Takes Mom For Her MR Arthrogram This Afternoon At Broward General Medical Center ~ Dad took Mom for her MR Arthrogram this afternoon. The MRI felt like it took forever to complete. Mom swears she was in the tunnel for at least an hour and a half. She is patiently awaiting the results, and hopes she doesn't need surgery. Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy Coffee Yogurt For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 6 ounces of Coffee Yogurt for lunch in 23 minutes this afternoon. She really likes coffee yogurt. Wilmene, Tracy, & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ It was a beautiful day, and the girls really enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine. Daily OM: Strong Woman: Empowering Feminine Energy ~

Sunday, March 18th, 2012 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Take Tracy To Hippotherapy This Morning ~ Tracy did a great job at her Hippotherapy session this morning. She sat up very tall and did a good job with head control. Grace Feeds Tracy 6 Ounces Of Coffee Yogurt This Afternoon ~Tracy ate 6 ounces of Coffee Yogurt this afternoon in 20 minutes! Mom, Grace & Tracy Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Mom, Grace and Tracy enjoyed the pretty day outside by the pool this afternoon. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Meet Uncle Johnny At Nana's Condo This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy met Uncle Johnny at Nana's condo to pick up some cards that Mom needed to write Thank You notes for. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Evening Mass At St. Ambrose Catholic Church ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to evening Mass at St. Ambrose Catholic Church.Daily OM: Beings Of Light: Human Angels ~

Saturday, March 17th, 2012 ~ Happy St. Patrick's Day! ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom and Dad went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It felt great to sweat and stretch; it had been a very long time. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial Today ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial today. She really enjoys her spa treatments! Wilmene Feeds Tracy Peach Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 4 ounces of Peach Yogurt in 13 minutes this afternoon. Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He massaged all of Tracy's major muscle groups while Tracy was on the therapy mat. Then it was time to work with Tracy on her trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Dee mentioned that Mom should get Dr. Williams to order some hip series x-rays to check Tracy's hips. Mom will contact Dr. Williams next week for the prescription. Mom & Dad Go Out To Dinner This Evening At Sea Watch In Pompano Beach ~ Mom and Dad enjoyed a nice dinner at the Sea Watch Restaurant this evening. It had been a long time since they had a date night and they were way overdue. Daily OM : Lightening The Soul: Soul Evolution ~

Friday, March 16th, 2012 ~ Happy Birthday Cousin Chip! ~ Mom Walks To Pompano Starbucks & Back This Morning ~ Mom had a great walk to Pompano Starbucks and back this morning. She is really missing her Hot Yoga, and can't wait until she can return pain free. Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy 4 Ounces Of Peach Activia Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Grace fed Tracy 4 ounces of Peach Activia Yogurt in 13 minutes this afternoon. Mom is so proud of Tracy's accomplishments. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy this evening with Tracy. He stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups and then it was time for trunk strengthening exercises on the mat. Tracy is working very hard and doing a great job with her therapy sessions. Daily OM : A Matter Of Priorities: Letting Go Of The Little Stuff ~

Thursday, March 15th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To The Morning Mission Mass Today ~ Mom went to the morning Mission Mass today. It was the last day of the Mission, and today was about the Blessed Mother. It was really good. Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy Strawberry Activia This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Grace fed Tracy 4 ounces of Strawberry Activia Yogurt this afternoon in 12 minutes. Mom, Dad & Tracy Go To The Final Mission This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to the final evening of the Mission tonight. It was so good, and they are really glad that they completed it. Daily OM: Acknowledging Our Pain: Rescuing The Rescuer ~

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To The Condo To Wait For Movers This Morning ~ Mom went to Nana's condo to wait for the movers. She stayed with them and actually helped them wrap the 8 items that are being shipped to Candy. She sure is glad that she has the 17 moves under her belt, thanks to the Navy! Mom Misses The Morning Mission Mass Today ~ Mom missed the morning Mission Mass today. She was stuck at the condo getting everything moved to Candy. Mom Walks 5 Miles This Afternoon ~ Mom walked 5 and a half miles this afternoon. It was a pretty day, and the exercise felt so good. Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy Strawberry Activia Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Grace fed Tracy 4 ounces of Strawberry Activia Yogurt this afternoon in 19 minutes. Mom, Dad & Tracy Go To The Evening Mission ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to the Healing Mission this evening at St. Paul's. Two priests prayed over Tracy and us! I am sure that Nana is watching from Heaven. Daily OM : Back In The Driver's Seat: The Passenger ~

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 ~ Happy Birthday Papa John! ~ Mom Goes To The Morning Mission Today ~Mom enjoyed another day at the Lenten Mission. Today's topic was HOPE! Fr. Bernie is so good! Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy Blueberry Activia Yogurt Today ~ Wilmene and Tracy fed Tracy 4 ounces of Blueberry Activia Yogurt this afternoon! She is doing a great job with swallowing, lip closure and tongue movement. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy this evening with Tracy. He stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups and then it was time for trunk strengthening exercises on the mat. Tracy is working very hard and doing a great job with her therapy sessions. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Church This Evening For The Mission ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy are really enjoying the Mission with Fr. Bernie. This evening was about Reconciliation. They were able to go to confession. Daily OM:~ A Good Turn Daily: Helping The World Every Day ~

Monday, March 12th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes For A Long Walk Around Lighthouse Point This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great walk around Lighthouse Point this afternoon. She really needed to exercise; it had been over two weeks! Mom Cancels Tracy Speech Therapy For One More Week ~ Mom canceled Tracy's Speech Therapy again with Teresa. She wanted to wait one more week, so she could participate in the Lenten Mission. Mom Goes To 11:00 AM Mass This Morning ~ Mom went to 11:00 AM Mass this morning at the Mission. Today the theme was FAITH! It was really great! Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy 4 Ounces Of Strawberry Activia This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 4 ounces of Strawberry Activia this afternoon in 14 minutes. Mom, Dad & Tracy Return To The Lenten Mission This Evening ~ It was another great evening at the Lenten Mission with Fr. Bernie. He is such a dynamic speaker.Daily OM: The Power Of Disengagement: Playing Mind Games ~

Sunday, March 11th, 2012 ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy Is Canceled This Morning ~ Susan's husband is in the hospital, so Susan canceled Tracy's Hippotherapy today. We hope she can return to her regular schedule next Sunday. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Go To 11:30 Mass At St. Pauls This Morning ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Grace enjoyed Mass this morning at St. Paul's. Ironically, the Mass was offered for Nana! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Go Out On The Little Boat This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Grace went out on the little Seadoo this afternoon. They cruised around the canals, making the loop via the Intracoastal. When they returned to the boat lift, the cable broke and they were stuck. They had to get Tracy off the little boat via the lift and the big boat. It was such a process, taking them about an hour! Thank goodness they were not hurt! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To The Opening Night Of The Mission With Fr. Bernie This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy commited themselves to the 5 Day Mission for Lent this evneing at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Lighthouse Point. It was just what they needed. At times, it felt that Fr. Bernie was speaking directly to them. Daily OM: Intersection Of Energy & Spirit: Chakra Energy Centers ~

Saturday, March 10th, 2012 ~ Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy Today Due To A Work-related Meeting ~ Mom & Dad Bring The Honda In Today For Service ~ Mom and Dad dropped the Honda Oddysey for service today. They later discovered that the repair is covered under warranty via VMI and Automobility Sales. Mom saved $851 that would otherwise have been paid out of pocket, since the Honda warranty is null and void after wheelchair modifications are applied. Dirty Scoundrels! Mom & Dad Go To The Condo For More Cleaning ~ Mom and Dad went to Nana's condo to clean and sort. They cleaned out the refrigerator and the kitchen, wrapping up all the dishes and glasses. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Some Blueberry Activia Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 4 ounces of Blueberry Activia Yogurt this afternoon in 12 minutes! Mom & Tracy Enjoy The Beautiful Sunshine This Afternoon ~ Mom and Tracy laid outside in the sun today. Mom and Dad enjoyed the hot tub too. It sure felt good to take a break. Daily OM : Wisdom Within: The Higher Self ~

Friday, March 9th, 2012 ~ Mom, Aunt Candy & Mike Wait For The Taxi In Front Of The House This Morning ~ Everyone was worried when the Go Airport Shuttle did not show up as scheduled this morning! Mom ended up having to call two taxis, when the first one did not show up as planned. Why is nothing ever easy! Mom Has A Hair Appointment At The Hairnet With Kerri This Afternoon ~ It was really sad and empty not to have Nana with me when I went to my monthly hair appointment with Kerri at the Hairnet! She really made a lasting impression on all of us. She was so much fun, and Mom missed getting Nana and Nadesha her coffee and Vanilla Bean Scones from Starbucks! Argh! Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy 4 Ounces Of Strawberry Activia This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 4 ounces of Strawberry Activia Yogurt for lunch this afternoon in 14 minutes. Wilmene, Grace & Tracy Sit Outside In The Sunshine By The Pool ~ Everyone enjoyed the sunshine and fresh air outside by the pool today! Daily OM : Compassionate Intensity: Balancing Your Warrior Spirit ~

Thursday, March 8th, 2012 ~ Mom, Aunt Candy, Mike & Olivia Go Over To Nana's Condo For Cleaning ~ Mom, Aunt Candy, Mike & Olivia met Aunt Diane at Nana's condo for more cleaning today. They are beginning to see a glimmer of light at the end of the very long tunnel. Argh! Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy Strawberry Activia Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Grace fed Tracy 4 ounces of Strawberry Activia Yogurt in 11 minutes this afternoon. She is doing a great job with eating again! Jeff Takes Olivia To The Airport For Her Flight ~ Jeff made yet another trip to the Ft. Lauderdale airport to drop Olivia off for her flight to West Virginia to visit her brother. Thank God for Jeff! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He spent some time stretching Tracy's major muscle groups, and then it was time to get Tracy seated on the peanut therapy ball for some trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She is really working hard and doing a great job with her therapy sessions. Daily OM: Earth Living: Following Nature's Cycles ~

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 ~ Mom & Aunt Candy Meet Aunt Diane At Nana's Condo For Cleaning ~ It was another long day of cleaning and sorting at Nana's condo today. Looks like ir will take the remainder of the week to sort things out! She had so much stuff. Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy Strawberry Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Grace fed Tracy 4 ounces of Strawberry Activia Yogurt this afternoon in 10 minutes! She is really back on track with her swallowing and lip closure. Mom, Aunt Candy, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Season Finale Of Revenge This Evening ~ Aunt Candy is hooked on another one of Mom's favorite show: Revenge! Daily OM : The Life Of Your Dreams: Waking Up ~

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 ~ Tiffany, Auntie Anna, Michelle & Tanya Leave Today ~ Tiffany, Auntie Anna, Michelle and Tanya returned home today. Thank goodness Jeff was able to take everyone to the airport. Mom, Aunt Candy, Aunt Diane, & Uncle Johnny Begin The Cleaning Out Process ~ Mom, Aunt Candy, Aunt Diane and Uncle Johnny began the long and tedious process of cleaning out Nana's condo. She sure did keep everything. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He spent some time stretching Tracy's major muscle groups, and then it was time to get Tracy seated on the peanut therapy ball for some trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She is really working hard and doing a great job with her therapy sessions. Mom, Aunt Candy, & Dad Watch Parenthood This Evening ~ Aunt Candy is now hooked on Mom's favorite show: Parenthood. Dad Grills Steak For Dinner This Evening ~ Dad grilled the best ribeyes for dinner this evening. They were really delicious. Daily OM:The Truths Within: Value Your Own Wisdom ~

Monday, March 5th, 2012 ~ Mom, Aunt Candy, Aunt Diane & Uncle Johnny Have An Appointment With The Lawyer This Afternoon ~ Everyone had a productive meeting with the lawyer this afternoon. The plan is to clean out the condo, and get the interior painted and ready to sell. Mom Cancels Tracy's Speech Therapy For Another Week ~ Mom canceled Tracy's Speech Therapy with Teresa for another week. There is too much going on, and they need some more time to get everything settled. Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy Coffee Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 6 ounces of Dannon Coffee Yogurt in 20 minutes this afternoon. She is doing such a good job with lip closure and swallowing. Everyone Orders From Bonefish Macs This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed dinner from Bonefish Macs this evening. They have the best ribs and salads! Candy, Tanya, Mike & Olivia Enjoy The Pool & Hot Tub Today ~ Everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather today! It was just what the doctor ordered. Daily OM: Little Gurus: Learning To Follow ~

Sunday, March 4th, 2012 ~ Mom Canceled Tracy's Hippotherapy Session This Morning ~ Mom canceled Tracy's Hippotherapy session this morning, because it is Nana's entombment at the Boca Raton Mausoleum. The weather was really bad, with heavy rain and wind. It cleared up after the ceremony. Mrs. Martinez Makes Delicious Mexican Food For Family & Close Friends This Afternoon ~ Mrs. Martinez made so much food for all of us, that we felt like we were experiencing the miracle of the loaves and the fishes. It was so delicious, especially the flan and the watermelon juice. The Family Goes On The Prayers For Tracy For Nana's Ceremonial Flower Toss ~ Everyone went out on the Prayers For Tracy this evening to toss Nana's flowers into Lake Wyman behind her condo in Boca Raton. Uncle Johnny said Mass and the ceremony was absolutely beautiful. What a legacy Nana left for all who knew her. We love her and miss her so much! We know she is in Heaven with Papa, and that she is at peace. Daily OM: Trusting Spiritual Assistance: Saying Thank You ~

Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 ~ Nana's Funeral Is Today At St. Mary's Catholic Church In Pahokee ~ Nana's funeral was absolutely beautiful, at Uncle Johnny's church in Pahokee. The people of the parish planned a beautiful ceremony, complete with Mariachis serenading Nana during the visitation, and interpretive dancers during the Offertory. They released a white dove and 93 balloons at the end of the Mass. It was such a celebration of her beautiful, full life: bittersweet. The photo of Nana that was chosen for the Program, the Obituary, the Thank You note, was taken and developed by Tracy in 2002! It is such a beautiful picture! Mom Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy With Dee This Afternoon ~ Mom canceled Tracy's Physical Therapy session with Dee this afternoon. Everyone Goes To The Holiday Inn Highland Beach For Dinner After The Funeral ~ Family and close friends had dinner at the Holiday Inn Highland Beach in the Beach View Room. It was nice to all be together after such a long and emotional day. Going Back By Going Within: Healing Childhood Wounds ~

Friday, March 2nd, 2012 ~ Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Wilmene shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does such a good job with her eyebrows. Auntie Anna & Cousins Michelle Arrive This Afternoon From Boston ~ Auntie Anna and Cousin Michelle arrived this afternoon from Boston. They are staying with us for the weekend. The Papps & The Dorregos Bring Dinner This Evening ~ The Papps and the Dorregos brought dinner this evening for everyone. It was all so good, and we are grateful for family and friends at this difficult time. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with stretching and passive range of motion exercises while Tracy was on the therapy mat and then Marcus and Mom transferred Tracy to the peanut ball for head and trunk strengthening exercises. Tracy did a great job holding up her head while stabilizing her trunk on the peanut. Daily OM : Our Earthly Origins: Reclaiming Our Roots ~

Thursday, March 1st, 2012 ~ Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy 6 Ounces Of Mango Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 6 ounces of Mango Yogurt this afternoon in 17 minutes. Wilmene, Tracy, & Grace Hang Out By The Pool In The Sunshine ~ Wilmene, Tracy and Grace hung out by the pool in the sunshine this afternoon. Tracy is solar powered and loves the sunshine, and there was plenty of it today. Mom, Aunt Candy, & Tiffany Meet With Tiffany At The Holiday Inn Highland Beach To Plan Nana's Dinner ~ Mom, Aunt Candy, and Tiffany had lunch at the Holiday Inn Highland Beach before their meeting with Tiffany to plan Nana's dinner after the funeral. Mom, Aunt Candy, & Tiffany Get Manicures & Pedicures At Body & Soul Retreat This Afternoon ~ Mom, Aunt Candy and Tiffany got pedicures and manicures this afternoon at the Body and Soul Retreat in Lighthouse Point. Tracy Opens Her Mouth On Command This Evening ~ Tracy opened her mouth on command with Grace this evening. Great job Tracy! Mom, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Candy, & Chip Work On Nana's Program This Evening ~ Tiffany was such a life saver when it came to creating Nana's Program. Everyone had a part in it, and it came out really beautiful. Daily OM: Echoes Of Power: Sacred Vows ~