Sunday, March 31, 2013 ~ Happy Easter ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy Session Is Canceled This Morning Because Of Easter Sunday ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy session was canceled this morning due to it being Easter! We will resume next week, weather permitting. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Go To St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church For Easter Mass ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Grace went to Mass for Easter Sunday at St.Paul The Apostle Catholic Church in Lighthouse Point this morning. It was a beautiful service and it felt so good to be back to our own church. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Stop Off At Starbucks On The Way Home ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Grace stopped off at Starbucks for some scones and lattes this afternoon. Mom, Dad & Tracy Meet The Family At The Four Seasons For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy met Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff, Chip, Vicente and his mother, Silverio, and Kevin at the Four Seasons for Easter dinner this evening. It was a beautiful evening, and they sat outside by the pool. The buffet was delicious! What a beautiful resort! Mom & Dad Watch Once Upon A Time & Revenge This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watch Revenge this evening. Good shows! Daily OM : Unifier Of Opposites: The Color Green ~

Saturday, March 30, 2013 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a Honey Coconut Facial this morning with Annmarie Gianni Honey Coconut Masque. Tracy really loves her facials; and the masque smells good enough to eat. Mom & Dad Go To Ron's 11:00 AM Bikram Class This Morning ~ Mom and Dad had a very hot Bikram Yoga class with Ron this morning at Boca's Bikram Yoga Studio. It was really hot, especially since they had the portable heaters in full force due to the cooler weather. Mom & Dad Stop Off At Starbucks On The Way Home ~ Mom and Dad stopped off at Starbucks to pick up some scones and lattes this afternoon. Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy Session This Afternoon ~ Dee had to cancel Tracy's Physical Therapy session this afternoon to deal with some air conditioner maintenance and repair issues. Mom & Dad Go To Sublime For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom and Dad had a nice early dinner at Sublime organic and vegan restaurant this evening in Ft. Lauderdale. It was really good and healthy cuisine. Mom had a roasted golden beet and arugula salad with grilled tofu and Dad had mushroom raviolis. They shared a stuffed artichoke with lemongrass glaze. It was really good. Daily OM : Top Ten Habits Of Highly Creative People: From Top Ten Habits Of Highly Creative People On-line Course ~

Friday, March 29, 2013 ~ Happy Birthday Dad! ~ Mom & Dad Have Lunch At The Cove Restaurant For Dad's Birthday ~ Mom and Dad had a nice lunch at The Cove Restaurant in Deerfield Beach. The food was horrible but the scenery was beautiful; by the Intracoastal. The boats waiting for the bridge made Mom and Dad really miss the boat. It is still being fixed, and should be ready in a week or so. Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a foot and hand massage this afternoon. She loves her massages with yummy scented lotions. Mom & Dad Go In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Mom and Dad enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub this evening before going to church. Mom, Tracy & Dad Go To St. Paul's This Evening For Good Friday Service ~ Mom, Tracy and Dad went to St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church for Good Friday services this evening. It was a beautiful service, and Mom, Dad, and Tracy are participating in the Triduum, which includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Easter Sunday. Mom Broiled Some Delicious Salmon For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom broiled some delicous salmon and steamed some fresh vegetables this evening for Dad's birthday. After dinner, Mom and Tracy sang Happy Birthday to Dad with an ice cream cake! Dad was really surprised! Mom & Dad Watch Touch This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Touch this evening. It is such a good show; what a plot! Daily OM : Alive In Joy: Dispelling Drama ~

Thursday, March 28, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~ Mom had a great class this morning with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio! Kate is such an amazing yoga teacher! What great energy, perfect temperature, and a great class! Grace Gives Tracy A Hand & Foot Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage with Coconut Lime Verbena this evening. She loves her massages. Mom, Tracy & Dad Go To Church This Evening For Holy Thursday This Evening ~ Mom, Tracy & Dad went to St. Pauls this evening for the Holy Thursday Mass. Mom & Dad Watch Grey's Anatomy This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Grey's Anatomy & Scandal this evening. It is always so drama-packed. Daily OM : Things We Don't Want To Do: Outside The Comfort Zone ~

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 ~ Dad Has A Dentist Appointment Bright & Early This Morning ~ Dad had a routine dental appointment bright and early at 8 o'clock this morning. Mom Goes To Jimmy Barkan's Hot Yoga Class This Morning In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom had another Jimmy Barkan hot yoga class this morning at Barkan Yoga in Ft. Lauderdale. She hated to miss her favorite Keri class at Awaken, but she is trying to learn Jimmy's sequence. It was a really good class, hot and humid, especially since it was very cold outside. A few more weeks and she will have Jimmy's sequence down pat. Dad Took The Day Off So Mom & He Could Get Some Errands Done This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad ran around and got some errands done this afternoon. It was fun getting some things accomplished together today. Mom & Dad Watch Smash & Nashville This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Smash & Nashville this evening. There are definitely some good shows on this season. ~ Daily OM : Doing For Others: Solace In Service ~

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 ~Mom Goes To Jessica's Yinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to Jessica's Yinyasa class this morning at Awaken Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Her class is always fun and challenging. Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Class This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great class with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is one of Mom's favorite instructors, and Mom loves her classes. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with passive range of motion exercises, stretching and ranging all of her major muscles. Then Marcus amd Grace transferred Tracy to her therapy peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises in front of the full length mirror. Tracy did a good job holding up her head while sitting on the peanut ball. She is really working very hard, especially during her therapy sessions. Mom & Dad Watch NCIS LA, Body Of Proof & NCIS This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched NCIS LA, Body Of Proof & NCIS this evening. They are really Mom and Dad's favorite shows! Daily OM : Unlimited Vision: Everything Is In Divine Order ~

Monday, March 25, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Barkan Hot Yoga This Morning In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom had great hot yoga practice Barkan style at Barkan Hot Yoga in Ft. Lauderdale this morning. She is trying to familiarize herself with Jimmy's sequence, even though he was out and had a sub: Matt. He was really good even though he did not follow Jimmy's flow to the T! Practice, practice, practice! Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage using scented body butter this afternoon. Tracy loves her massages. Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy 11 Fruit Pouches In Her Safe Feeder This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Grace fed Tracy 11 pouches of fresh fruit in her Safe Feeder this afternoon. She is doing a good job with chewing and swallowing using the Safe Feeder. Mom & Dad Watch Castle This Evening ~ Mom and Dad love watching Castle! What a great show! Daily OM : A Road Of New Beginnings: Completion ~

Sunday, March 24, 2013 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Go To Tracy's Hippotherapy Session This Afternoon At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~ Tracy had another good Hippotherapy session this morning with Susan and Chubby at Sand & Spurs in Pompano Beach. The wind was even stronger this week, with sand, helmets and dry erase boards flying around the grounds. She was not enjoying the wind in her face, and hung her head more this week than last week. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Stop Off At Starbucks On The Way Home ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Grace stopped off at Starbucks for some scones and lattes this afternoon. ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy Meet Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff, & Cousins Chip & Eileen At Seasons 52 This Evening To Celebrate Fanancy's & Chip's Birthdays ~ Everyone missed Uncle Johnny at dinner this evening. He had an emergency at his church, and had to visit the patient at St. Mary's Children's ICU. She was hit with a palm frond in front of little church after CCD this morning. noon. Mom & Dad Watch Once Upon A Time & Revenge This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watch Once Upon A Time and Revenge this evening. Good shows! Daily OM : Restorative Energy: Everyone Can Heal ~

Saturday, March 23, 2013 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a Honey Coconut Facial this morning with Annmarie Gianni Honey Coconut Masque. Tracy really loves her facials; and the masque smells good enough to eat. Mom & Dad Go To Ron's 9:30 AM Bikram Class This Morning ~ Mom and Dad had a very hot Bikram Yoga class with Ron this morning at Boca's Bikram Yoga Studio. It was really hot, especially since they had the portable heaters in full force due to the cooler weather. Mom & Dad Stop Off At Starbucks On The Way Home ~ Mom and Dad stopped off at Starbucks to pick up some scones and lattes this afternoon. Dee Comes To Do Tracy's Physical Therapy Session This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. Tracy is working really hard during her Physical Therapy sessions with Dee. He worked on her SIs this week, and thought that Tracy would be sore later this evening. Mom, Dad & Tracy Go To St. Coleman's Church For Mass This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to St. Coleman's Church this evening for Palm Sunday Mass. It was a nice service, led by the seventh grade students. Daily OM : Overcoming Self-Sabotage: From The Overcoming Self-Sabotage On-line Course ~

Friday, March 22, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom was so happy to be able to go to Veronica's Hot Vinyasa class this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Mom loves Veronica's classes! What a great class; it felt so good to sweat! Mom & Grace Take Tracy To Nova Southeastern University Special Needs Dental Clinic For Cleaning This Afternoon ~ Mom and Grace took Tracy to NSU Special Needs Dental Clinic this afternoon on the North Miami Campus. The students did a good job cleaning Tracy's teeth. Tracy loves getting her teeth cleaned, and really cooperated with the students. Her teeth are so sparkly white! They look beautiful. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with passive range of motion exercises of Tracy's major muscle groups, and then it was time for Tracy to practice balance and strengthening exercises while sitting on the peanut therapy ball in front of the full length mirror. Tracy is working very hard on her head and trunk control. She is doing a good job with resisting Marcus' hand behind her neck. Mom & Dad Watch Touch This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Touch this evening. It is such a good show; what a plot! Mom can't believe that Amelia's mom was killed on the show! Daily OM : Divergent Directions: Coping With People You Dislike ~

Thursday, March 21, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa class this morning with Karmic Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio. Kate always knows just the muscles in need of attention during her practice. Mom Stays For Diane's Hot Yoga Fusion Class This Morning ~ Mom decided to stay for Diane's Hot Yoga Fusion class this morning, especially when she heard Diane say that she would play WAR, an old yoga fusion routine from the past. It was a great class, and Mom knows she is going to be a little sore tomorrow. Wilmene Puts Tracy's Hands In The Handwarmers For 30 Minutes This Afternoon ~ Since Tracy is overdue for her Botox injections in her fingers, wrists, arms and pectorals, Wilmene has been putting Tracy's hands in the hand warming mits to help with her tightness issues. Mom has spoken with Dr. Rubin, who has sent an appeal to Medicare, letting them know how critical it is for Tracy to get her Botox injections on time. They are continuing to deny Tracy's coverage for her Botox injections. Time for Mom and Dad to send their appeal. Mom & Dad Have Pizza This Evening From Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza ~ Mom and Dad enjoyed Vegetarian pizza and arugula salad this evening from Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza! It was really good! Mom & Dad Watch Grey's Anatomy This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Grey's Anatomy this evening. It is always so drama-packed. Daily OM : Yellow Miracles: Daffodils ~

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Jimmy Barkan's Hot Yoga Class This Morning In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom had another Jimmy Barkan hot yoga class this morning at Barkan Yoga in Ft. Lauderdale. She hated to miss her favorite Keri class at Awaken, but she is trying to learn Jimmy's sequence. A few more weeks and she will have it down pat. She is really enjoying meeting new people at the studio; there are a lot of really nice people! Mom Goes To Bit-By-Bit Board Of Directors Meeting At The Pompano Public Works Building This Evening ~ Mom had her monthly Bit-By-Bit Board Of Directors meeting this evening at the Pompano Beach Public Works office. It was a very productive meeting with lots of fund raising opportunities coming up. Mom & Dad Watch Smash This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched previous episodes of Smash this evening. It is a pretty good show, with lots of talent. ~ Daily OM : A Separate Reality: Disconnecting From The Source ~

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 ~Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Class This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to Kate's Hot Vinyasa class this afternoon at Awaken Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class, and she helped Mom get into a handstand! Wow! What a great feeling! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with passive range of motion exercises, stretching and ranging all of her major muscles. Then Marcus amd Grace transferred Tracy to her therapy peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises in front of the full length mirror. Tracy did a good job holding up her head while sitting on the peanut ball. She is really working very hard, especially during her therapy sessions. Emily Comes To Give Mom & Dad Massages This Evening ~ Mom and Dad were overdue for massages by Emily, and they were really in a bad way. Thank goodness Emily is able to whip them both back into shape. She truly has magic fingers! Mom & Dad Watch Body Of Proof This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched one of this season's favorite shows: Body Of Proof! The writers amped it up a couple of notches, and it shows. The plot thickens. Daily OM : Working With Space: Intuit Your Inner Decor ~

Monday, March 18, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Barkan Hot Yoga This Morning In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom had great hot yoga practice Barkan style at Barkan Hot Yoga in Ft. Lauderdale this morning. She is trying to familiarize herself with Jimmy's sequence. Practice, practice, practice! Mom Starts Tracy On New Dostinex Regimen This Morning ~ Mom started Tracy on her new Dostinex dosing schedule this morning. Dr. Ishaq has increased Tracy's dose by 1/4 pill (.125 mgs) on Fridays. She now takes Dostinex 1/2 pill (0.25 mgs) Mondays and Wednesdays, and 1/4 pill (0.125 mgs) on Fridays. We will retest her in two months to see if there is a change in her serum Prolactin level. Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage using scented body butter this afternoon. Tracy loves her massages. Mom & Dad Watch The Season Premier Of Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Mom and Dad were glad to see Dancing With The Stars back on for another season, and that the surprise star is Sean, last season's bachelor; very cool. Daily OM : Detoxing Your Body: Inner Spring Cleaning ~

Sunday, March 17, 2013 ~ Happy St. Patrick's Day ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Go To Tracy's Hippotherapy Session This Afternoon At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~ Tracy had another good Hippotherapy session this morning with Susan and Chubby at Sand & Spurs in Pompano Beach. She was not enjoying the wind in her face, and hung her head more this week than last week. She did not appear as strong today; perhaps was a little more fatigued. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Stop Off At Starbucks On The Way Home ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Grace stopped off at Starbucks for some scones and lattes this afternoon. Mom & Dad Catch Up On Paperwork This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad caught up on paperwork this afternoon. Dad worked on this year's taxes while Mom caught up on Tracy's webpage! ~ Mom & Dad Watch Once Upon A Time & Revenge This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watch Once Upon A Time and Revenge this evening. Good shows! Daily OM : Connecting With The Divine: Puja ~

Saturday, March 16, 2013 ~ Happy Birthday Cousin Chip! ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a Honey Coconut Facial this morning with Annmarie Gianni Honey Coconut Masque. Tracy really loves her facials; and the masque smells good enough to eat. Mom & Dad Go To Ron's 11:00 AM Bikram Class This Morning ~ Mom and Dad had a very hot Bikram Yoga class with Ron this morning at Boca's Bikram Yoga Studio. It was really hot, especially since they had the portable heaters in full force due to the cooler weather. Mom & Dad Stop Off At Starbucks On The Way Home ~ Mom and Dad stopped off at Starbucks to pick up some scones and lattes this afternoon. Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy Session This Afternoon ~ Dee had to cancel Tracy's Physical Therapy session this afternoon to deal with some air conditioner maintenance and repair issues. Mom & Dad Go To Sublime For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom and Dad had a nice early dinner at Sublime organic and vegan restaurant this evening in Ft. Lauderdale. It was really good and healthy cuisine. Mom had a roasted golden beet and arugula salad with grilled tofu and Dad had mushroom raviolis. They shared a stuffed artichoke with lemongrass glaze. It was really good. Daily OM : Top Ten Habits Of Highly Creative People: From Top Ten Habits Of Highly Creative People On-line Course ~

Friday, March 15, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom was so happy to be able to go to Veronica's Hot Vinyasa class this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She was surrounded by portable heaters, which was so warm and toasty. What a great class; it felt so good to sweat! Wilmene Feeds Tracy 13 Pouches Of Fresh Fruit This Afternoon In Her Safe Feeder ~ Tracy ate 13 pouches of fruit in her Safe Feeder this afternoon. She did a good job chewing and swallowing half a banana, strawberries, blueberries, and some melon. Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a foot and hand massage this afternoon. She loves her massages with yummy scented lotions. Mom & Dad Watch Touch This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Touch this evening. It is such a good show; what a plot! Daily OM : Answering The Call: Taking Responsibility For Your Destiny ~

Thursday, March 14, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Jimmy Barkan's New Studio In Boca Raton This Morning ~ Mom was lucky to find a Groupon for Jimmy's Boca studio! She was able to buy 5 classes for $35! What a deal. She met Keri for Jimmy's 9 AM Vinyasa class. Once again, a first: Jimmy's Vinyasa class in a new studio to boot. It was a really pretty studio, with lots of heat, but not nearly as hard or hot as Awaken! Wilmene & Ketteline Give Tracy A Manicure & Pedicure This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Ketteline gave Tracy a manicure and pedicure this afternoon. They painted her nails navy blue, the polish that Auntie Candy sent for Tracy's birthday. So pretty! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with passive range of motion exercises of Tracy's major muscle groups, and then it was time for Tracy to practice balance and strengthening exercises while sitting on the peanut therapy ball in front of the full length mirror. Tracy is working very hard on her head and trunk control. She is doing a good job with resisting Marcus' hand behind her neck. Mom & Dad Watch Grey's Anatomy This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Grey's Anatomy this evening. It is always so drama-packed. Daily OM : The Valley Of Despair: Seeds Of Light ~

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 ~ Happy Birthday Papa John! We Sure Do Miss You! ~ Dad Leaves Bright & Early This Morning For New York's Laguardia Airport For His Monthly Meeting ~ Dad left bright and early this morning for his monthly meeting at Laguardia. He really enjoys his meetings with the pilots. Mom Goes To Jimmy Barkan's Hot Yoga Class This Morning In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom had another Jimmy Barkan hot yoga class this morning at Barkan Yoga in Ft. Lauderdale. She hated to miss her favorite Keri class at Awaken, but she is trying to learn Jimmy's sequence. A few more weeks and she will have it down pat. Mom & Wilmene Take Tracy To Dr. Ishaq This Afternoon ~ Tracy had her follow-up appointment with Dr. Ishaq this afternoon. Dr. Ishaq reviewed Tracy's lab results from January, and recommended that we add a dose of Dostinex (Cabergoline) per week, resulting in her taking 0.25 mg on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. We will start this next week, and then retest her in two months. Emily Comes Over To Relax In The Hot Tub With Mom This Afternoon ~ Mom and Emily relaxed in the hot tub this afternoon. It felt so good, expecially since the air was cool. This cooler, low humidity weather is really heavenly. Dad Returns From New York This Evening ~ Dad was happy to be back home from his very long day to Laguardia. He never sleeps the night before he flies to New York. Mom & Dad Watch Smash This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched previous episodes of Smash this evening. It is a pretty good show, with lots of talent. ~ Daily OM : The Question Of Worthiness: Shifting Into Gratitude ~

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Diane's Hot Yoga Fusion Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to Diane's Hot Yoga Fusion class this morning at Awaken Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Her class is always fun and challenging. Kerri Comes To Highlight & Cut Tracy's Hair This Morning ~ Kerri came to highlight and cut Tracy's hair this morning. Kerri could not believe how fast Tracy's hair grows. She does such a good job with color and cut. Tracy's hair looks beautiful. Aunt Diane Takes Mom To The Rand Eye Institute For Her Annual Eye Exam ~ Aunt Diane took Mom to the Rand Eye Institute for her annual eye exam. She was happy to find that her prescription did not change, and that her eyes are in good condition, thank goodness. Mom Can't See Anything For The Rest Of The Evening ~ Mom's eyes were dilated and she is not able to see anything for the rest of the evening. What a weird feeling. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with passive range of motion exercises, stretching and ranging all of her major muscles. Then Marcus amd Grace transferred Tracy to her therapy peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises in front of the full length mirror. Tracy did a good job holding up her head while sitting on the peanut ball. She is really working very hard, especially during her therapy sessions. Mom & Dad Watch Body Of Proof This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Body Of Proof this evening. It is really turning out to be a good show. Daily OM : Cause, Effect, & Transformation: Feeling Depleted ~

Monday, March 11, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Jimmy Barkan's Hot Yoga Class This Morning In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom had her first Jimmy Barkan class this morning at Barkan Hot Yoga in Ft. Lauderdale. Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows & Files Her Nails This Afternoon ~ Today was Tracy's beauty day, and Wilmene shaped Tracy's eyebrows and filed her nails. Her nails grow so fast! Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage With Scented Lotion This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a foot and hand massage with scented lotion this afternoon. She really loves her massages. Mom & Dad Watch Revenge This Evening ~ Mom & Dad watched one of their favorite shows: Revenge this evening. It is such a great show. Daily OM : Accepting & Releasing Emotions: Denying Your Feelings ~

Sunday, March 10, 2013 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Go To Tracy's Hippotherapy Session This Afternoon At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~ Tracy had the best Hippotherapy session with Colleen at Sand & Spurs in Pompano Beach this afternoon. She sat up very tall on Chubby, and demonstrated excellent head control. This was by far her best session ever! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Stop Off At Starbucks On The Way Home ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Grace stopped off at Starbucks for some scones and lattes this afternoon. Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad relaxed in the hot tub this afternoon. The air was cool but the hot tub temperature was perfect! ~Tracy & Grace Spend Some Time In The Sunshine This Afternoon ~ Tracy and Grace spent some time on the patio by the pool, soaking up some sunshine! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Meet Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Uncle Jeff & The Boys At The Colony Hotel For The Vic Damone Tribute ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy had a really amazing evening with family and friends at the Colony Hotel for dinner and a tribute to Vic Damone. We met Dina Martin, Vic Damone, Jack Jones, and Connie Francis. Daily OM : Language Of The Soul: The Paradox Of Spirit ~

Saturday, March 9, 2013 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a Honey Coconut Facial this morning with Annmarie Gianni Honey Coconut Masque. Tracy really loves her facials; and the masque smells good enough to eat. Mom & Dad Go To Ron's 9:30 AM Bikram Class This Morning ~ Mom and Dad had a very hot Bikram Yoga class with Ron this morning at Boca's Bikram Yoga Studio. It was really hot, especially since they had the portable heaters in full force due to the cooler weather. Mom & Dad Go To Boca Town Center Mall After Yoga ~ Mom and Dad had a great time at the Town Center Mall after their yoga class this afternoon. Mom & Dad Stop Off At The Farmer's Market At Royal Palm This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad stopped off at the Royal Palm Farmer's Market to pick up some unique homemade pasta. Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. After stretching and massaging Tracy's major muscle groups on the therapy mat, Mom, Dad, and Dee got Tracy on the tilt table for some hydrostatic conditioning. Tracy did a really good job adapting to the gradual increase in elevation; maintaining stable vital signs throughout the progression. Daily OM : Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life: From Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life On-line Course ~

Friday, March 8, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Vinyasa Practice This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice with Veronica at Awaken. The room was really hot and steamy, even though it was cold outside. Mom Goes To Lake Worth For Her Monthly Hair Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom went to Lake Worth this afternoon for her hair appointment with Kerri. She was really overdue, and ready for her hair cut. Grace Gives Tracy A Hand & Food Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage this afternoon. She really likes the scented lotion that Grace used. It is Twisted Peppermint, one of Mom's favorites! Mom & Dad Watch Touch This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Touch this evening. Daily OM : Defense Mechanisms: Beyond Behavior ~

Thursday, March 7, 2013 ~ Mamaw Leaves With Dad Bright & Early This Morning For Louisiana ~ Mamaw left with Dad bright and early this morning for her return flight home. We sure did appreciate all her help and company while Mom and Tiffany were away. Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Practice This Morning ~ Mom had a great hot Vinyasa practice this morning with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. What a great class. Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage With Scented Lotion This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a foot and hand massage with scented lotion this afternoon. She really loves her massages. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Marcus this evening. She started on the peanut ball working on head and trunk control in front of the mirror. She is working so hard, and doing a good job during her therapy sessions. After her session, Marcus performs a thorough passive range of motion stretching of all Tracy's major muscle groups. Daily OM : Letting Go Of Understanding: Deeper Meanings ~

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Vinyasa Practice This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to Keri's Hot Vinyasa practice this morning at Awaken Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Keri's class is always hot, challenging, and a lot of fun. Mom Takes Mamaw To The Hairdressers This Afternoon ~ Mom took Mamaw to the hairdressers this afternoon. She leaves tomorrow morning, so she was happy to have her hair done for the trip home. Mom Stops With Mamaw At Starbucks For Lattes & Frappacinos This Afternoon ~ Mom and Mamaw enjoyed a Starbucks this afternoon after her hair appointment. Aunt Diane Comes By To Say Good-Bye To Mamaw This Afternoon ~ Aunt Diane came by to say goodbye to Mamaw this afternoon. The time sure went by fast! Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage With Scented Lotion This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a foot and hand massage with scented lotion this afternoon. She really loves her massages. Mom, Dad, & Mamaw Watch Their Prerecorded Shows This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Mamaw watched some of their favorite shows that they DVRed. Daily OM : Exploring An Alternate Universe: What Makes People Tick? ~

Tuesday, March 5, 2013 ~ Mom & Tiffany Arrive In Dallas Around 4:30 AM ~ Mom and Tiffany landed in Dallas around 4:30 AM. Tiffany had a 5:30 AM flight, so Mom shared a Starbucks with her while they waited for her flight. She hated to see her go! Mom Gets On Her 7:30 AM Flight To Miami This Morning ~ Mom got on her 7:30 AM flight to Miami and was unable to sleep. She read a lot and before she knew it, she was home. Dad met her at the gate, and they had a Starbucks Chai Tea Latte and caught up. It was so nice to see him, while she waited for Keri and Ramona to arrive! Mom Arrives Home This Afternoon ~ Mom was so happy to give a big hug and kiss to Tracy! It felt good to be home, after nearly a week! Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage With Scented Lotion This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a foot and hand massage with scented lotion this afternoon. She really loves her massages. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Grace transferred Tracy to the peanut ball for her trunk and head control exercises. She does such a good job working on her trunk and neck strengthening exercises in front of the mirror. After her hour session, Marcus works on passive range of motion of all of Tracy's major muscle groups. Mom, Mamaw & Dad Watch NCIS This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Mamaw watched NCIS this evening. Daily OM : Positivity Revisited: Keeping A Diary With Purpose ~

Monday, March 4, 2013 ~ Tiffany & Mom Check Out Of The Hotel & Head To KoKo Head This Morning ~ Tiffany and Mom headed to KoKo Head after packing, eating breakfast and checking out of the hotel this morning. Tiffany made the climb to the top (1,028 ft and 1,048 steps) in about 25 minutes. It took Mom a little longer because she was not aware of the 300 step bridge with no railings. It took her about ten minutes to talk herself into going over the bridge. She was so excited when she made it to the top! Going down was a little scary too, but she took one step at a time! Tiffany & Mom Pick Up Ben To Have Lunch At Dukes On Waikiki This Afternoon ~ Mom and Tiffany picked up Ben and stopped to have lunch at Duke's on Waikiki Beach this afternoon. It was so awesome to get into the water on Waikiki, and to see Diamond Head! We love Hawaii! Mom & Tiffany Catch Their 5:55 PM Flight To Dallas This Evening ~ Mom and Tiffany got on the 5:55 PM flight to Dallas this evening. Keri and Ramona were on the 7:30 PM flight to Dallas. Looks like Mom will be waiting for the girls in Miami tomorrow morning. Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage With Scented Lotion This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a foot and hand massage with scented lotion this afternoon. She really loves her massages. Mom, Dad, & Mamaw Watch Castle This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Mamaw watched one of their favorite shows: Castle this evening. It is such a great show. Daily OM : Using Your Power: Self-Determination ~

Sunday, March 3, 2013 ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy Session Is Canceled This Morning Because Mom Is In Hawaii ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy was canceled this morning because Mom is still away in Hawaii. We will resume Tracy's Hippotherapy sessions next Sunday! Dad, Tracy, Mamaw & Grace Go To St. Mary's Catholic Church In Pahokee This Afternoon ~ Dad, Tracy, Mamaw and Grace met Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, and Uncle Jeff at St. Mary's Church in Pahokee for Nana's Anniversary Mass. The parishioners had a surprise party for Uncle Johnny after Mass in the hall. They are doing a party every three months until Uncle Johnny retires. Mom & Tiffany Go To Two Baron Baptiste Workshops This Morning ~ Mom and Tiffany had fun at Baron Baptiste's workshops this morning. He is such a talented yoga instructor. Mom & Tiffany Take A Surfing Lesson This Afternoon At Turtle Bay Resort ~ Mom and Tiffany had a fun surf lesson this afternoon with Kollide, Mikey, and Hans. They were both so excited that they got up with the help of their instructors. After about an hour, the wind picked up and it got a little chilly! Mom & Tiffany Visit With Amy & Jonathan & Their Adorable Children This Afternoon On The North Shore ~ Mom and Tiffany had a fun time with Amy and Jon and their cute kids on the North Shore. Mom had an acai bowl which was so delicious! Tiffany & Mom Go To The Surfer Bar For Some Appetizers This Evening ~ Daily OM : Divine Feminine Force: Shakti ~

Saturday, March 2, 2013 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a Honey Coconut Facial this morning with Annmarie Gianni Honey Coconut Masque. Tracy really loves her facials; and the masque smells good enough to eat. Mom & Tiffany Go To Their Wanderlust Workshops While Keri & Ramona Take Off For Waikiki Beach ~ Mom and Tiffany had a great day in their yoga workshops while Keri and Ramona checked out and headed for Waikiki Beach. They were ready to do some more exploring of the island, while Mom and Tiffany learned more yoga at the festival. Mom & Tiffany Have Fun In The Hot Tub This Afternoon ~ Thank goodness for hot tubs! Mom and Tiffany spent some much-needed time soaking in the hot tub after their 10th yoga workshop to date. What a life saver! Mom Goes To The Surfer Bar To Hear Jerry Lopez Speak About Surf-Realization This Afternoon ~ Mom was so excited to hear Jerry Lopez speak on the parallels between surfing and yoga this evening. Jerry is a legend in the surfing world. There were many pro surfers in the room. What a great evening. Dee Cancels Tracy's Physical & Massage Therapy This Afternoon ~ Dee canceled Tracy's Physical Therapy this afternoon due to a scheduling conflict. Dad, Mamaw & Tracy Hang Out Around The House Today ~ Dad, Tracy and Mamaw hung out around the house watching basketball this afternoon. Mom, Ben & Tiffany Have Appetizers In The Turtle Bay Lounge This Evening ~ Mom, Ben and Tiffany enjoyed local music and appetizers this evening. They were pretty bushed after three full days of yoga. Dad Orders Pizza This Evening ~ Dad ordered pizza for dinner for him and Mamaw! Daily OM : Blessings From A Course In Miracles: From Blessings From A Course In Miracles On-line Course

Friday, March 1, 2013 ~ One Year Since Nana Passed Away ~ Dad & Mom Go To St. Lucy's Catholic Church For Nana's Anniversary Mass This Morning ~ Dad and Mamaw met Aunt Diane and Uncle Jeff for Nana's Anniversary Mass this morning at St.Lucy's Catholic Church in Highland Beach. They were able to see Nana's new plaque that was just added to the matrix. Dad Takes Mamaw To The Hairdressers For Her Hair Appointment This Afternoon ~ Dad took Mamaw to the hairdressers to get her hair done this morning. Dad got his hair cut too. Dad Takes Mamaw To The Rand Eye Institute For Her Follow-up Appointment With Dr. Rand This Afternoon ~ Dad took Mamaw to see Dr. Rand this afternoon for her follow-up appointmenet. He has recommended that Mamaw see her retina specialist in Baton Rouge when she gets home. Grace Gives Tracy A Hand & Food Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand and foot massage this afternoon. She really likes the scented lotion that Grace used. It is Twisted Peppermint, one of Mom's favorites! Mamaw & Dad Watch The Heat This Evening ~ Mamaw and Dad watched The Heat this evening. Tiffany and Mom had a fun day in their yoga sessions. They had Sea To Table Dinner tickets this evening, and met some nice people at the buffett on the beach. The weather has continued to be unseasonally cool and very windy, so they wrapped up for the dinner. They attended a Michael Franti & Friends concert after dinner which was off the chart! He is such an amazing performer! Daily OM : Decorating Life: The World As Home ~