Saturday, May 31st, 2008 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom and Dad went to Bikram Yoga this morning. Stacy taught the class and it was really hot and humid! In fact, it was one of the hottest classes Mom has been to! Dad Works On Some Financial Reports Today ~ Dad spent all day on the computer working on some financial reports. Book keeping is never fun! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To 4:30 PM Mass At St. Paul The Apostle Church ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to the 4:30 PM Mass at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church in Lighthouse Point. It was a good Mass. Of course, a trip to Starbucks was in order on the way home! Mom & Wilmene Try On Tracy's Maid Of Honor Dress ~ Mom and Wilmene tried on Tracy's dress for the wedding. Thank goodness it fits her perfectly! She really looks beautiful in midnight blue! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca & Luna Go For A Walk Around The Neighborhood This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed a long walk around the neighborhood this evening. The temperature had cooled down, and the humidity was even bearable, with a nice cool breexe blowing. Dad hooked Luca's leash around Tracy's chair and the little 8 pound Shih-tzu actually pulled Tracy's chair! Imagine! He is a kick! Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Mom and Dad went in the hot tub this evening. The stars were out in full force and they could even see the little dipper. Daily OM: Shifting With The Tide: Energetic Motion ~

Friday, May 30th, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. Stacy taught a very good class! Mom Picks Up Nana Takes Her To The Hairdressers In Lake Worth ~ Mom picked up Nana at 11:30 AM and took her to the hairdressers in Lake Worth this afternoon. They had a nice day! Tania Works With Tracy On Her Dynavox This Afternoon ~ Tania worked with Tracy on her Dynavox this afternoon. Tracy did not seem very interested in working with her Dynavox today! Tracy Has Hippotherapy This Afternoon At Bit By Bit In Parkland ~ Tracy had Hippotherapy this afternoon. We are so grateful that the rain stayed away. It was raining all around us but not at Bit By Bit! Tracy did a great job with trunk control on Breezy. She also is getting much stronger with head control. We did not use the e-stim during her Hippotherapy session today. Susan was concerned that it might rain on the machine. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watched The Boston Celtics Play The Detroit Pistons ~ Mom is rooting for the Boston Celtics to beat the Detroit Pistons! The winner of the Eastern conference will play the Lakers! Daily OM: Full Release: Water Meditation ~

Thursday, May 29th, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom had a great class this morning at Bikram Yoga. Lan taught and it was one of Mom's favorite because she did the second series of poses in silence, making it easier to focus. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Manicure ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a much-needed manicure today. This week's color is irridescent purple. Wilmene does such a beautiful job on Tracy's nails! Tania Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows ~ Tania shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. While she was tweezing, Tracy became very vocal! Tania thought Tracy was going to start talking, and she knew what she wanted to say! Tania, leave me alone! Ouch! Tania Reads To Tracy From Eat, Pray, Love Out By The Pool ~ Tania read two chapters to Tracy from Eat, Pray, Love this afternoon out by the pool. Mom Picks Up Nana To Bring Her To Her Podiatrist Appointment ~ Mom picked up Nana to bring her to her 2:30 PM podiatrist appointment this afternoon. It is so nice to live close by family! Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy ~ Dee worked with Tracy on the therapy mat this evening. He and Tania got Tracy in long sitting and Dee put Tracy's ankle weights on her hands so that she could feel weight through her fingers. He put the e-stim on her neck muscles to assist Tracy with extension. Then he placed the electrodes on her quadriceps to assist with muscle reeducation. The e-stim is really helping Tracy to strengthen her muscles. Then it was time to get Tracy prone over the peanut ball to weight bear through her hips. Tracy tolerated 15 minutes in this position and was trying to lift her head. Finally, it was time for Tracy's massage, her favorite part of therapy. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening. He is really glad to be back to his practice. Daily OM: Taking Another Look: Importance Of Second Chances ~

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 ~ Mom Takes The Day Off From Bikram Yoga ~ Mom took the day off from Bikram Yoga this morning. Sun Gas spent the day digging up our old gas tank to replace it with a new tank that holds double the amount of gas. This is necessary to run the new generator that was installed last month. Tania Reads To Tracy From Eat, Pray, Love By The Pool ~ Tania and Tracy enjoyed the beautiful sunshine while Tania read to Tracy from Eat, Pray, Love. Jeff & Melanie Come To Do Occupational Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Jeff and Melanie came over to do Occupational Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. This was the first OT session that Tracy has had in some time. Jeff and Melanie worked with Tracy's e-stim machine while Tracy was prone over the wedge. The goal of the e-stim is to assist Tracy with muscle reeducation. Jeff worked on Tracy's hamstrings while she was prone on the mat. He was very pleased with the improved range of motion and decreased internal rotation of Tracy's left hip since Dr. Tidwell didher alcohol block last Thursday. Next, Jeff and Melanie got Tracy in long sitting and Jeff sat behind Tracy to work on her neck and shoulder strength and rotation. They worked her pretty hard for one hour! We are planning on two OT sessions per week to work specifically with Tracy's trunk and neck stability prior to getting her in the pool at 5:30 PM with Jeff and Greg. Pool Therapy Is Cancelled This Week Due To The Heater Being Down ~ Mom had to cancel Tracy's pool therapy session this evening with Jeff and Greg because the gas tank was being replaced and therefore could not heat the pool. We should be back on track for Sunday's session. Daily OM: Gathering Intelligence: Different Ways Of Knowing ~

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 ~ Tracy Vomits About 6 To 8 Ounces This Morning ~ Tracy became nauseous and vomited about 6 to 8 ounces after her mornng meds about 6:45 AM. Mom Takes Luna For A Run This Morning ~ Luna and Mom went for a run around the neighborhood this morning. Mom has always searched for the ideal running partner! Little did she know that she was right here under her nose: LUNA! Luna has a great pace and really enjoyed the run. So did Mom! Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to 9:15 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a great class, taught by a new instructor, Kim from Palm Beach Gardens! She taught a fast paced class which left Mom feeling reinvigorating and not wiped out! Just what she needed this morning after a long and busy weekend. Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Morning ~ Tania and Dee got Tracy in long sitting position on the therapy mat and Dee placed the electrodes on Tracy's upper back area for neuromuscular reeducation. He increased the stim to level 17 and Tracy responded well to the e-stim, extending her neck when the machine engaged. The e-stim is providing Tracy with the stimulation necessary to assist in neuromuscular reeducation during therapy. The intent is to strengthen Tracy's neck and cervical spine so that she can hold her head up for longer intervals during her Hippotherapy and daily activities. Next, Dee and Tania got Tracy on her knees over the peanut ball in quadriped so that Tracy could bear weight through her hips. Tracy did a great job tolerating 15 minutes in this position. Then it was time for Dee to stretch Tracy's hamstrings with the leg weights. Dee was very pleased with Tracy's increased range in her left hip after the alcohol block last Thursday. We are waiting to see the improvements in her hands from the Botox injections last Tuesday. The effects usually present in 10 days to 2 weeks. Tracy Has Speech Yherapy With Aimee At NSU This Afternoon ~ Tracy had a great Speech Therapy session with Aimee and Dr. Lowe today. First, Aimee let Tracy smell some wonderful scents that she prepared: lemonade, cinnamon, maple syrup, garlic, Starbucks coffee, etc. Tracy seemed to really like the coffee and the garlic! Nexyt, Aimee held up the transparent word recognition board where she had three activities posted: Do (1) vowels; (2) talking; and (3) fashion. Tracy looked at Do Talking and Aimee plugged in the Step By Step sequential switch and asked Tracy to hit the switch with her cheek to initiate the pre-recorded phrases. Tracy hit the switch and began the conversation about her long Memorial Day weekend. (Aimee reads this webpage and prepares the conversations ahead of time for Tracy. She is very well prepared and doing a wonderful job with Tracy!) Then it was time to turn on Tracy's Dynavox, the augmentative assistive communications system that Tracy is using. Aimee and Gabbie set up the Music section so that Tracy could see her favorite artists. They added two songs to the mix: If You Had My Love by Jennifer Lopez and No Such Thing by John Mayer. Tracy did a good job looking at the screen and listening for the auditory cues which she heard through an auditory speaker. (She has strong auditory skills!) Then, Tracy would wait until she heard the appropriate category (e.g. Music) and would hit the switch to go to the Music selections. Tracy then picked Jennifer Lopez and heard the song that Aimee and Gabbie inserted: If You Had My Love. She was very excited to hear the song and even sounded like she was trying to sing along! Totally amazing! Then she went through the entire process until John Mayer's picture came up and she heard John Mayer in the auditory speaker. She hit the switch and heard No Such Thing. She really liked the new additions to her Dynavox. She also selected Friends & Family and said Hi to Tania twice and I Love You Mom once. When she got to the section on Feelings, Tracy selected Tired once and Angry another time. Aimee asked Tracy if she was angry because there were no songs loaded yet for Dave Matthews Band, whcih is her favorite band and one that she selected. We are all looking forward to the next Speech Therapy session with Aimee next Tuesday! Tania Works On Tracy's Head Control This Afternoon ~ Tania took off Tracy's head rest and had Tracy hold up her head while they were watching Ellen this afternoon. Tracy is trying really hard to hold her head up and in the middle. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Mom cooked tilapia for dinner this evening while Tracy hung out in her chair with her in the kitchen. This is the third night in a row that Mom made dinner! Miracles never cease to amaze us! Daily OM: Spiritual Being -- Physical Experience: Physical Bodies On Earth ~

Monday, May 26th, 2008 ~ In Remembrance Of Memorial Day! ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Wilmene and Janeita stayed with Tracy while Mom and Dad went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was really hot and humid! Lan taught a great class. She is the most disciplined instructor! Mom & Dad Complete The Final Work On The Invitations ~ Mom and Dad finished up the invitations and they are all ready to mail. Mom plans to bring them to the post office tomorrow morning. Mom, Tania, Wilmene, Tracy, Luca & Luna Relaxed By The Pool In The Sunshine This Afternoon ~ Everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather this afternoon outside by the pool. It was windy and the sun was really nice. Roulene, Wilmene's Cousin, Visits Tracy Today ~ It was so nice to visit with Roulene, Wilmene's cousin today. She cared for Tracy about two years ago, and has moved to Sarasota. We sure do miss her! She brought Tracy a beaiutiful skirt! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca & Luna Relax & Watch The Celtics ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca and Luna watched the Celtics play the Pistons in the NBA playoffs this evening. Go Celtics! Daily OM: Unintended Pain: Pushing Buttons ~

Sunday, May 25th, 2008 ~ Mom, Dad, LuLu, & Tracy Go To Mass At St. Paul The Apostle Church In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom, Dad, LuLu and Tracy went to 11:30 AM Mass at St. Paul The Apostle Church in Lighthouse Point this morning. It was the feast of Corpus Christi and also First Holy Communion for the youth of the parish. They had a procession and Monsignior Brice marched with the monstrance under a canopy while the First Communicants carried flowers to the Blessed Mother. Tracy Does Not Have Hippotherapy This Morning ~ Tracy did not have Hippotherapy this morning due to the long weekend. Tracy missed riding Breezy, but it was nice to be able to go to church for a change. Tracy Has Aquatherapy With Greg & Dad In The Pool ~ Dad heated the pool to a toasty 90 degrees and Aunt Diane and Mom got in while Dad and Greg worked with Tracy in the pool. It was the perfect temperature and everyone enjoyed the water. Tracy really seems to enjoy pool therapy and Greg is doing an awesome job! Melanie Comes To Give Tracy A Cranial Sacral Therapy Treatment ~ Melanie came to give Tracy a Cranial Sacral Therapy session today. Tracy loves her CST and relaxed and vocalized a lot during her sesison. Dad & Uncle Johnny Get Massages From Melanie ~ Melanie gave Uncle Johnny and Dad massages this afternoon. It must have been Male Appreciation Day! They were both in dire need of massages! Nana Helps Mom With The Shower & Rehearsal Dinner Invitations ~ Nana stuffed envelopes while Mom addressed the invitations for the shower and the rehearsal dinner. Uncle Johnny, Dad, and Tracy watched What Women Want. It is a really cute movie! Daily OM: It Begins With You: Learning To Love Yourself ~

Saturday, May 24th, 2008 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom and Dad went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a really hot and humid class with more than 25 people! Lan taught a tough class! Felicia (aka Wilmene) Gives Tracy A Facial ~ Felicia (aka Wilmene) gave Tracy a facial this morning Tracy sure does love her spa days. She is breathing much better today! Thank God for Xopinex, Oxygen, and Z-Pac! Mom Gives Luca A Bath This Morning ~ Luca got a much-needed bath this morning. He smells so much better and looks like a hottie again. Mom & Dad Work On The Wedding Invitations ~ Mom and Dad spent the day working on Tiffany and Benny's wedding invitations. They are all set to go out in the mail on Tuesday! Woo Hoo!~ Tracy Ranges & Stretches Her Left Hip & Hamstring On The CPM This Afternoon ~ Tracy ranged and stretched her left hip and hamstring on the CPM for almost two hours this evening. She is getting good range of motion after her alcohol block to her left obturator nerve. Dad, Mom, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch Enchanted On Pay Per Vue This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luna and Luca watched Enchanted on Pay Per Vue this evening. Mom fell asleep and never saw the end of the movie, as usual! Dad said it was really cute! Argh! Daily OM: To Rise Above: Achieving A Higher Vibration ~

Friday, May 23rd, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was really hot and humid! Mom had only been to yoga twice this week, and she could feel the ill effects! She plans on going Saturday morning as well. Mom Runs To City Center Mall To Run Some Errands ~ Mom went to the City Center Mall to run some errands this afternoon. Mom Goes To Her Eye Appointment At The Rand Eye Institute ~ Mom had her annual eye exam at the Rand Eye Institute this afternoon. They dilated Mom's eyes and she was blurry eyed for the rest of the day! Argh! Tracy's Hippotherapy Session Gets Cancelled Due To Thunderstorms ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy session was cancelled due to severe thunderstorms. It poured really hard! We really need the rain down here in south Florida, so the rain was a welcoming sight. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch The Season Finale Of NCIS This Evening On DVR ~ Everyone watched the two-hour finale of NCIS this evening. Wow! What a clencher! Daily OM: Dodging & Deflecting: Let It Roll Off Your Back ~

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 ~ Mom, Tania, & Tracy Meet Dad At Children's Hospital In Miami For An Appointment ~ Mom, Tania and Tracy met Dad at Miami Children's Hospital in Coral Gables for a doctor's appointment with Dr. Tidwell. He injected Tracy's left obturator nerve with alcohol, which serves as a nerve block to relax Tracy's internal rotation of her left hip. This should allow Tracy to be more comfortable during her therapy and on the horse. It also will prevent Tracy's left hip from dislocating as her right one did before her orthopedic surgery two years ago. The nerve block lasts anywhere from six months to two years. Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Dee worked with Tracy on her Physical Therapy this evening. He stretched and ranged all of Tracy's major muscle groups, and then put Tracy's neuroelectrical stimulation machine on her paraspinus muscles for muscle reeducation. The machine stimulates Tracy's neck muscles which assists her in neck extension. Melanie Comes To Perform An Occupational Therapy Evaluation On Tracy This Evening ~ Melanie, an Occupational Therapist that Jeff referred to Tracy, came to perform an evaluation on Tracy for Occupational Therapy. Melanie immediately bonded with Tracy and the entire family. She observed Dee while he worked with Tracy, and was able to discuss Tracy's therapy needs with him. We are really looking forward to Melanie working with Tracy both in and out of the pool. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luna & Luca Watch Grey's Anatomy: The Season Finale This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca and Luna watched the season finale of Grey's Anatomy this evening. It was really good! It is going to be a long summer! Daily OM: Accepting As Giving: Allowing Ourselves To Receive ~

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a tough class! Vene' played Bikram's CD and the class was a faster pace than usual. Mom Goes To The Chiropractor For An Adjustment ~ Mom went to the chiropractor for an adjustment and a complimentary Mother's Day massage. Her neck and lower back feels a lot better after her adjustment. Mom Goes To Get A Pedicure & A Manicure ~ Mom went to Boca Nails for a pedicure and manicure. Uncle Johnny gave her a gift certificate for Mother's Day! It was just what she needed after two sleepless nights in a row! Thank you Uncle Johnny! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Evening ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Greg this evening. Tania and Greg got Tracy on the therapy mat in long sitting position. Greg worked on Tracy's trunk and head control while in long sitting. Then Dad sat behind Tracy and supported her while Greg stretched Tracy's hamstrings, hip flexors, ilial-tibial bands, gastrocnemius, heel chords, ankles, feet, toes, etc. Greg stretched all of Tracy's major muscle groups through her full range of motion! Greg was pleased with Tracy's range, however, is looking forward to Tracy's alcohol nerve block on Thursday, which should allow more range of motion in Tracy's left hip. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luna & Luca Watch The Finale of American Idol This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luna and Luca watched the Finale of American Idol this evening. Mom has been rooting for David Cook all season She sure knows how to pick the winners! Daily OM: Making The Decision: Saying Yes To The Universe ~~Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 ~ Mom Helps Felicia With Tracy's Care This Morning ~ Mom subbed as Tracy's personal assistant this morning since the agency has yet to find a replacement for Mirelle. Good thing she is a nurse and well qualified for the job! Tracy Has Her Botox Appointment With Dr. Rubin At University of Miami ~ Tracy had an appointment with Dr. Rubin this afternoon in Miami. He injected her finger flexors, her triceps, and pectorals. The good news is that Tracy did not require as much Botox this time around. We are hoping that she will no longer need any Botox in the next three months. Dr. Rubin recommended that Dr. Galvez increase Tracy's Baclofen dosage to help with Tracy's tone in her feet. Mom and Dad will check with Dr. Tidwell on Thursday, when Tracy sees him at Children's Medical Center. Tracy Missed Her Physical Therapy Appointment With Dee Due To Doctor's Appointment In Miami ~ Tracy missed her appointment with Dee for Physical Therapy today because it conflicted with her Botox appointment with Dtr. Rubin in Miami. He will be back on Thursday evening to work with Tracy and Tania. Tracy Spends Some Time On The CPM Machine This Evening ~ Tracy ranged her right and left hips and hamstrings for one hour on the CPM this evening. It had been several weeks since she had been on the CPM machine. Tracy's Chest X-ray Results ~ Tracy's chest x-ray revealed that Tracy has some atelectasis in her right lower lobe. This means that Tracy's right lower lobe was blocked and she was not getting air to it. Hopefully, Tracy cleared this blockage last night and is on her way to recovery. Her pulse oximetry continues to stay in the upper 90s, which is an indication of recovery. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca, & Luna Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results This Evening ~ Everyone was excited to watch the Dancing With The Stars: The Finals this evening. Go Kristi and Mark! Daily OM: Temporarily Out Of Balance: Going Through A Phase ~Monday, May 19th, 2008 ~ Mom Helps Felicia With Tracy's AM Care This Morning ~ Mom was Tracy's personal assistant this morning, helping Felicia get Tracy bathed and dressed for the day. Mom continued to monitor Tracy's pulse oximetry throughout the day, which hovered in the low 90s even on 3 liters of oxygen therapy. TD Medical Performs A Wheel Chair Evaluation This Afternoon ~ Dan, Doreen, and Jennifer from TD Medical came to evaluate Tracy for a new manual wheel chair. It has been five years since she has had her current wheel chair, and it is time for a new one. Dan did a lot of measurements, while Doreen, an Occupational Therapist, evaluated Tracy's tone and arm/shoulder/hand posturing. Jennifer, the Physical Therapist, evaluated Tracy's range of motion and tone in her lower extremities. They will compile their notes and submit them in a 50 page report to Medicare. Hopefully, in about two months, we should receive her new wheel chair. Mom & Tania Take Tracy To North Broward Medical Center For A Chest X-ray ~ Mom and Tania took Tracy to NBMC this afternoon for a chest x-ray to determine what is causing Tracy's respiratory difficulties. Mom, Dad. Tracy. Luca, & Luna Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching Dancing With The Stars this evening. Mom and Tracy are still rooting for Kristi and Mark! WooHoo! Dad Gives Tracy Several Breathing Treatments Throughout The Night ~ Tracy had another restless night with pulse oximetry in the low 90s, requiring Dad and Mom to stay up all night working with Tracy, giving her breathing treatments and chest physiotherapy. Dad kept her oxygen per nasal cannula at 3 liters all night which seemed to help somewhat. About 4 AM, after another breathing treatment and more aggressive chest physiotherapy, Tracy finally coughed up a mucus plug that was obstructing her right lower lung. She immediately began breathing easier and her pulse oximetry increased to the high 90s. Thank goodness, Tracy began to breathe so much better. Daily OM: Surrounding With Protective Light: Circling The Wagons ~Sunday, May 18th, 2008 ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy & Jean Go To Hippotherapy Session In Parkland ~ Tracy had Hippotherapy with Susan at Bit By Bit in Parkland. Dad hooked up Tracy's new portable neuro-electrical stim unit to her neck muscles while she was riding Breezy. It helped Tracy to hold her head up, and she held it up all the way around the ring. We will continue to use it during Tracy's Physical Therapy and Hippotherapy sessions, as part of Tracy's neuro-reeducation program. Tracy Has Aquatherapy In The Pool With Jeff & Greg ~ Tracy had pool therapy in the pool this afternoon. Dad heated the pool to a toasty 90 degrees and he and Mom joined Tracy and her therapists in the pool. Tracy is really trying hard during her pool therapy sessions and seems to really enjoy the water. After her one hour session, Jeff and Greg got Tracy seated in her pool lounger and she was able to float for a while and catch up on her suntan. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To Jeff's For Pizza This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to Jeff's and Diane's for pizza, salad and cake and ice cream this evening. Uncle Johnny, Nana, and Anita joined them and everyone had a great time. We were able to see the moon rise over the ocean. It was a beautiful evening! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca, & Luna Watch The Season Finale Of Desperate Housewives This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca and Luna watched the season finale of Desperate Housewives this evening. Tracy Was Up Most Of The Night Coughing ~ Mom and Dad were up all night with Tracy. She was coughing and her pulse oximetry decreased to the low 90's. Dad and Mom gave Tracy a breathing treatment and chest physiotherapy, which helped some but Tracy still required oxygen per nasal cannula throughout the night. Mom called Dr. Williams Monday morning and she ordered a chest x-ray. Daily OM: Doing Our Best Work: Roles Of Support ~Saturday, May 17th, 2008 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a great class with lots of heat and humidity! Jeff Gives Aunt Diane An Engagement Ring ~ Jeff gave Aunt Diane an engagement ring! We are so excited for them and can't wait to see her beautiful ring tomorrow! Mom & Dad Catch Up On Household Chores Today ~ Mom and Dad caught up on their chores this afternoon. There was so much to do that the day flew by! Tracy relaxed in her chair with Luca and Luna! Mom & Dad Grill Chicken On The BBQ ~ Mom and Dad grilled chicken teriyaki on the barbeque for dinner. Mom cooked some corn on the cob and sweet potatoes to go with the chicken. It was really good. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch This Week's Episode Of NCIS ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca and Luna watched this week's episode of NCIS on DVR. It is such a good show. Daily OM: Guilty Pleasures: Feeling Guilty About Being Happy ~Friday, May 16th, 2008 ~ Mom Takes A Break From Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom took the day off from Bikram Yoga this morning, after four days in a row! Mom Picks Up Nana & They Both Head North To Lake Worth To The Hairdressers ~ Mom picked up Nana at 10 AM and they headed north on I-95 to @ The Hairnet, Kerri's new shop. It is the cutest salon! They both gor their hair highlighted and cut! Felicia Give Tracy A Facial This Afternoon While Tania Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows ~ Felicia gave Tracy a facial this afternoon while Tania shaped her eyebrows! Tracy sure does love her spa days! Tracy Has Hippotherapy This Evening At Bit By Bit In Parkland ~ Tracy had the best hippotherapy session this evening on Breezy! She sat up so straight on Breezy with minimal assistance from her side walkers Dad, Jeff and Susan. She is gaining some head control, although it is in short spurts! She is working so hard and we are all very proud of her! We can't wait to see how she does on Sunday! Tania Stays With Tracy, Luca & Luna While Mom & Dad Go Out For Dinner ~ Tania surprised Mom and Dad with an evening out to dinner at Bonefish Mac's while she and Tracy (and Luca and Luna) watched Ghost Whisperer. Mom & Dad Relax In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Tracy and the dogs hung out with Mom and Dad while they relaxed in the hot tub this evening. It was another beautiful evening, with a mild breeze and low humidity. Daily OM: When Pain Comes Our Way: Honoring All Experiences ~Thursday, May 15th, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a full class with lots of heat and humidity! Felicia Gives Tracy A Pedicure This Morning ~ Felicia gave Tracy a pedicure this morning. She does an awesome job! Tracy's Physical Therapy With Dee Is Cancelled ~ Dee had to cancel Tracy's Physical Therapy session this evening! We sure did miss him! Mom, Tracy & Tania Go To The Movies ~ Mom, Tracy and Tania went to the afternoon mattinee to see Made Of Honor. It was a really cute movie! Mom, Tania, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch This Evening's Episode: Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader & Grey's Anatomy ~ Everyone enjoyed watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader and Grey's Anatomy this evening. Tania also watched her favorite Ugly Betty! Dad Arrives Home Safely From Boston Around Midnight This Evening ~ Dad made it home safely from his trip to Boston around midnight this evening. He was pretty tired after such a long and busy week at the Aerospace Medical Association conference. Daily OM: Feeling Our Life: Finding Our Life's Work ~Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was just what the doctor ordered! She had a great class! Mom Goes To Dr. Colavito For Therapy ~ Mom went to Dr. Colavito for her adjustment this morning. First, the therapist put e-stim and moist heat on Mom's neck and lower back, and then Dr. Colavito adjusted Mom. Felicia Gives Tracy A Manicure ~ Felicia gave Mom a manicure this morning. She picked a pretty mauve shade! Tracy's Coughing Is Finally Improving ~ Tracy cough is finally improving. The Z-Pac sure did work fast, thank goodness! Mom Goes To Nana's To Shampoo & Blow Dry Her Hair ~ Mom went to Nana's this afternoon to shampoo and blow dry her hair. She us getting to be pretty creative with the blow dryer these days! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Greg This Evening ~ Greg and Tania worked with Tracy on her Physical Therapy this evening. They got her in long sitting and worked on Tracy's trunk and head control. Tracy is doing a lot better at balancing herself on the mat with minimal support for short periods of time. She is working very hard on her head control. Practice, practice, practice! Mom, Tania, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch T.V. This Evening ~ Everyone watched American Idol: Results this evening. Mom is rooting for both Davids to wim! Daily OM: Doing Our Best Work: Roles Of Support ~Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a great class with lots of heat and humidity! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Dee This Morning ~ Tania and Dee worked with Tracy on her Physical Therapy. They really pushed her hard today, beginning with stretching and range of motion. Then it was time to position Tracy in long sitting and work on trunk strength and stability. Tracy balanced with her arms extended to the side for support. Tania coached Tracy to pick up her head in this position and offered some manual stimulus by stroking and tapping her neck muscles. Tracy struggled to pick her head up and held it for several seconds before letting it fall. She is working so hard! Next, Tania and Dee positioned 10 lb weights above Tracy's knees to help with stretching Tracy's hamstrings. Tracy's legs are almost completely straight, a huge improvement since her orthopedic surgery a year and a half ago! Next, Dee and Tania got Tracy straddled on the peanut therapy ball to work on balance and vestibular control. This helps Tracy develop her muscular strength and control so that she can sit up straighter on Breezy. Mom Gets Luna & Luca Groomed ~ Mom got Luca and Luna groomed this afternoon. They both look so cute! Tracy Gets Gold Sequined Flip Flops For Tiffany & Benny's Wedding ~ Tracy got the prettiest gold sequined flip flops to wear with her bridesmaid's dress for the wedding! Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Aimee At Nova Southeastern University This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy with Aimee, her new graduate clinician and Dr. Lowe, her supervisor, at NSU this afternoon. Aimee began the session with several yummy samples for Tracy to smell. She had the delicious Cuban coffee, vinegar, cinnamon, lemonade, basil, and maple syrup. Tracy always loves the coffee and does not seem to like the vinegar at all. Then Aimee showed Tracy the word board with the word DO on the left side and three choices on the right: Talking, Vowels, and Mother's Day! Tracy selected Mother's Day first, and Aimee hooked Tracy's switch to the Step By Step sequential switch with the prerecorded phrases that she prepared. Tracy hit the switch and she and Aimee conversed about Tracy's weekend. Then she hooked up the second prerecorded switch that talked about, of all places, Italy! Tracy learned that Aimee spend some time abroad during her undergraduate in ROMA! They conversed with Tracy hitting the switch and Aimee responding, reminiscing about the beautiful places they both visited in Italy. Aimee is doing an excellent job keeping up with Tracy's website and is very well prepared for Tracy's session! (We wish we could have two sessions per week with Aimee at NSU!) Next, Aimee got out Tracy's Dynavox and she hooked up Tracy's auditory pillow speaker, which whispers into her ear. Tracy hit the switch which allows the Dynavox to scan through the 8 choices: Friends, Fieldtrips, Feelings, Tiffany, etc. Tracy hit the switch when she heard the word: Feelings, and then a new screen came up with 8 more choices: Happy, Sad, Angry, Tired, etc. Tracy hit the switch when she heard the word TIRED, and then a mechanical voice was heard that says: I'm Tired! Tracy repeated this same scenario THREE TIMES, which means that it is not just a random thing and that she really was TIRED! It is no surprise that Tracy was complaining of feeling tired, Dee and Tania worked her really hard during her session today. Mom, Tania, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch This Evening's Episode: Dancing With The Stars: The Results ~ Everyone enjoyed watching Dancing With The Stars: The Results and are still pulling for Kristi and Mark and Jason and Edyta! Mom's favorite is Jason Taylor! Wow! Mom & Tania Relax In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Tracy and the dogs hung out with Mom and Tania while they relaxed in the hot tub this evening. It was another beautiful evening, with a mild breeze and low humidity. Daily OM: Feeling Our Life: Finding Our Life's Work ~Monday, May 12th, 2008 ~ Georgia Comes To Work With Felicia This Morning ~ Georgia came to work with Felicia this morning to shower Tracy. Mom has an agency personal assistant come Monday through Friday from 8 to 12 to assist Felicia so she can go to Yoga and Spinning. Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was just what the doctor ordered! She had a great class! Tracy Is Sleepy Today Since She Was Awake Most Of Last Night ~ Tracy did not sleep well last night, and was up coughing throughout the night. As a result, she slept a lot today. She has two more days of her Z-Pac left, and will be finished Wednesday. Tracy Vomits 6 Ounces At 9:30 PM ~ Tracy vomited about 6 ounces around 9:30 PM after her evening medications. Mom, Tania, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch T.V. This Evening ~ Everyone watched Dancing With The Stars this evening. Mom is still rooting for Kristi and Mark and Jason and Edyta! Daily OM: Remembering To Pause: Beyond Reacting ~

Sunday, May 11th, 2008 ~ Happy Mother's Day! ~ Mom Helps Eunice Get Tracy Ready For The Day ~ Tracy did not have any Hippotherapy or Aquatherapy today. Mom decided to take the day off since it was Mother's Day! Nana & Aunt Diane Come Over To Spend The Day With Us ~ Nana and Aunt Diane came over to spend the day with us. Everyone enjoyed being outside by the pool. The temperature hit a record high today for south Florida: 95 degrees! The humidity feels like summer and is only May! The water temperature is already 89 degrees, so it looks like we won't be needing to heat the pool anymore. Summer is here! Jeff & Uncle Johnny Join Us For Dinner ~ In honor of Mother's Day, Uncle Johnny treated us to Chinese food from Golden China. It was all sooooo good! Jeff brought Nana apple brown betty and Mom her favorite oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies. MMM Good! Tania joined us this evening, after spending the day with her Mom who is visiting from NYC! Everyone misses Dad! Mom, Tania, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch Desperate Housewives And Brothers & Sisters (The Season Finale) ~ Everyone enjoyed watching Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters this evening. Mom can not believe that the season is almost over for many of her favorite programs! Daily OM: Graceful Guidance: Working With Angels ~

Saturday, May 10th, 2008 ~ Tracy Wakes Up Coughing & Coughing ~ Tracy woke up this morning coughing up some thick mucus. Her pulse oximetry decreased to 92% from her ususal 98-99%, so Mom contacted Dr. Williams and she ordered a Z-PAC. Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to 10 AM Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a great class with lots of heat and humidity! Just what the doctor ordered! Dad Leaves At The Crack Of Dawn For The AsMA Meeting In Boston ~ Dad flew out of Miami at 7 AM for the Aerospace Medical Association conference in Boston. Tania is going to stay with Mom and Tracy while Dad is gone. Tracy Vomits About 12 - 14 Ounces This Afternoon ~ Tracy vomited about 12 - 14 ounces this afternoon while resting in her bed. Mom picked up her Z-PAC and gave her the recommended two pills right away. Within hours, Tracy seemed to feel better. Mom Relaxes Outside By The Pool With Tracy, Luca, & Luna ~ Mom, Tracy, Luca and Luna relaxed outside by the pool this evening. It was a beautiful evening with a mild breeze. Tania joined us around 6 PM! Mom & Tania Relax In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Tracy and the dogs hung out with Mom and Tania while they relaxed in the hot tub this evening. It was another beautiful evening. Tracy Vomits Again This Evening ~ Tracy vomited about 6 to 8 ounces again this evening. Mom held her tube feedings and gave her only Pedialyte today. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day! Daily OM: In The World & In Ourselves: Feeling Fed Up With Humanity ~Friday, May 9th, 2008 ~ Jean Comes To Work With Felicia This Morning ~ Jean came to work with Felicia this morning to shower Tracy. Mom has an agency personal assistant come Monday through Friday from 8 to 12 to assist Felicia so she can go to Yoga and Spinning. Tania Does Tracy's Eyebrows This Morning ~ Tania shaped Tracy's eyebrows this morning. She does such a good job! Very pretty! Tania Reads To Tracy From EAT, PRAY, LOVE Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tania read to Tracy from EAT, PRAY, LOVE while they caught up on their dose of Vitamin D! It was a beautiful sunny day with highs in the mid-90s.Mom Goes To Get A Much-needed Massage This Afternoon ~ Mom went to get a much-needed massage from Fern this afternoon. The hour flew by so fast, and before she knew it, it was over! Guess that is the sign of a good massage! Mom Takes Luca & Luna For A Long Walk This Afternoon ~ Mom took the dogs for a long walk around Lighthouse Point this afternoon. They made it three quarters around the block with their tongues hanging out! Guess it is getting too hot for the usual route! Water! Tracy Has Hippotherapy With Susan At Bit By Bit In Parkland ~ Tracy had her Hippotherapy lesson with Susan, her Physical Therapist, at Bit By Bit in Parkland. She did a really good job sitting up tall on Breezy and tried really hard to hold her head up. Dad puts a soft neck collar on for some additional neck support, and Tracy wears her pink riding helmet for safety purposes. Jeff, Diane's boyfriend, came to assist Dad with sidewalking. He is such a good guy! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch T.V. This Evening ~ Everyone watched tivoed episodes of Smallville this evening. There is nothing on the tube on Friday nights! Argh! Daily OM: Remembering To Pause: Beyond Reacting ~

Thursday, May 8th, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a great class with lots of heat and humidity! Mom Takes Nana To The Podiatrist This Afternoon ~ Mom took Nana to a new podiatrist this afternoon. She was very pleased with how thorough the podiatrist's exam was! Mom Takes Luca & Luna For A Short Walk ~ Mom took Luna and Luca for a short walk this afternoon because it was soooooo hot! The dogs were ready for a big drink of water when they returned with their tongues hanging out of their mouthes. Dee Comes To Give Tracy A Massage This Evening ~ Dee came to give Tracy a massage this evening. Tracy really enjoys her massages, and Dee works each muscle through complete range of motion. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad is back to Bikram Yoga now that his shoulder and arm are all healed. Mom, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader & Grey's Anatomy This Evening ~ Mom, Luca & Luna watch Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader and Grey's Anatomy this evening. Daily OM: A New Level Of Mastery: Coming Full Circle ~

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 ~ Mom Works With Felicia This Morning ~ Mom worked with Felicia this morning to shower Tracy. The agency personal assistant who works four hours per day, Monday through Friday, did not show up. It's a good thing Mom is a nurse with lots and lots of experience! Tracy Spends Time On The CPM Machine ~ Felicia and Mom put Tracy on her CPM machine today, so that she could range and stretch each leg. She tolerated about an hour and a half on each leg, stretching and ranging her hips and hamstrings. Mom Goes To Get A Pedicure & A Manicure ~ Mom went to get a manicure and a pedicire at Boca Nails this afternoon. How do you spell R-E-L-I-E-F! Mom Takes Nana To The Comfort Shoe Store To Pick Up Her Orthotics ~ Mom took Nana to pick up her new orthotics at the Harris Comfort Shoe Store. Nana found some really comfy sandals (Wolky) in denim blue, and Mom gave them to her for Mother's Day from the family! Tracy Has Aquatherapy In The Pool This Afternoon ~ Dad heated the pool to a toasty 88 degrees and Jeff and Greg came over to work with Tracy in the pool. They spent an hour stretching and ranging Tracy while the warm water relaxes her muscles and reduces her spasticity. Tracy really enjoys her aquatherapy in the warm water while Jeff and Greg work Tracy out! After all, she is a Pisces! Mom Makes Scrambled Eggs & Sausage With Biscuits For Dinner ~ Nana stayed for dinner and Mom made scrambled eggs with Italian sausage with biscuits. Everyone enjoyed it! Mom, Dad, Nana, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch Deal Or No Deal In Estonia This Evening ~ Everyone watched Deal Or No Deal In Estonia this evening. This show makes Mom very nervous! Daily OM: Fulfilling Energetic Investments: Focusing Our Energy ~

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 ~ Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. Lan taught a very challenging class, and very hot and humid! Whew! Tania Has A Study Day ~ Tania took a study day to prepare for her final exams tomorrow! We wish her lots and lots of blessings, prayers, and luck! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Dee This Afternoon ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Dee this afternoon. He ranged and stretched all of Tracy's major muscle groups and then he and Felicia got Tracy seated on the peanut ball to work on head and trunk control. Dee rocked Tracy forward and back and laterally to work on vestibular control as well. Then it was time for Tracy's massage. Tracy Goes To Speech Therapy With Aimee At Nova Southeastern University This Afternoon ~ Tracy had her first Speech Therapy session with Aimee, her new student clinician! Although Aimee observed Nadia and Tracy during several sessions last semester, she did a great job incorporating various ways to introduce herself to Tracy during the session! She began the session having Tracy smell different aromas: ground coffee, Spanish olives, vinegar, lemonade, fresh basil, and cinnamon. Tracy really seemed to like the ground coffee (surprise, surprise)! She took such a big sniff that some of the grounds landed on her nose! The coffee must have helped because she was awake and alert throughout the entire session. Next, Aimee showed Tracy her word board with two choices: (1) vowels and (2) talking. Tracy started with talking and hit the switch on her right side which activated the Step By Step sequential switch. Aimee had recorded several conversations: one about Tracy's weekend on one switch and one about Mother's Day on the other switch! When Tracy hits the switch, she activates a phrase. Aimee did a great job selecting the various phrases to stimulate conversation. Next, Tracy and Aimee worked on vowel sounds. Dr. Lowe asked Tracy to say AHHH and Tracy vocalized AHHH! She then asked Tracy to try IIII, and Tracy vocalized IIII, doing her best to mimick Dr. Lowe with the varying intonations. Then Dr. Lowe asked Tracy to say NO, and Tracy tried really hard to move her tongue to the roof of her mouth to make the NNNN sound. She is really trying hard to talk, and watched Dr. Lowe's mouth very closely. Our girl is such a super star! That's one of the reasons why we love her so! Aimee explained that she is going to have a very busy semester and Mom commented that she is going to need some of the heelie shoes that the kids wear to speed around the clinic. Tracy laughed at Mom's comment! What a visual that would be! Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening. He saw the orthopedic surgeon this morning who was very pleased with his shoulder recovery! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luna and Luca watched Dancing With The Stars: The Results this evening. It was also the 100th episode of the show and many of the contestants from previous seasons were back! It was great to see Mario Lopez again! Daily OM: Shifting Roles: Supporting Your Spouse ~Monday, May 5th, 2008 ~ Cinco de Mayo! ~ Dad Brings Mamaw & Papaw To The Airport In Miami For Their Return Flight ~ Dad took Mamaw and Papaw to the airport this morning for their return flight to New Orleans. We really enjoyed their visit. It went by way too fast. It was great to spend some time with them and we are really looking forward to their return visit in July! Mom, Dad & Tania Bring Tracy To The Neuro-Ophthalmologist This Morning ~ Tracy had an 11:30 AM appointment with Dr. Kay, a neuro-ophthalmologist, in Boca Raton. They were there for nearly four hours! Dr. Kay did a thorough eye examination on Tracy. Everything from a gross examination looked normal. He was not able to assess how Tracy processes what she sees. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching Dancing With The Stars this evening. It is getting down to the quarter finals and the competition is getting pretty fierce. Mom likes Jason Taylor (who wouldn't!) Daily OM: Removing Obstructions: Allowing Our Light To Shine ~

Sunday, May 4th, 2008 ~ Mom, Dad, Mamaw, Papaw, & Jean Accompanied Tracy To Hippotherapy This Morning ~ Tracy had her Hippotherapy session this morning at 11 AM at Bit By Bit in Parkland. Dad and Susan side walked with Tracy while Kara led Breezy around the ring. Tracy sat up so straight and tall! She is still working on head control and wears a soft collar to provide some additional support. She tries so hard and works the entire thirty minutes. Aunt Diane & Nana Come Over To Spend The Day With Us ~ Aunt Diane and Nana came over this afternoon to spend the day with Mamaw and Papaw and the gang. Everyone enjoyed being outside in the beautiful sunshine. Tracy Has Aquatherapy In The Pool This Afternoon ~ Dad heated the pool to a toasty 90 degrees and Jeff and Greg came over to work with Tracy in the pool. They spend an hour stretching and ranging Tracy while the warm water relaxes her muscles and reduces her spasticity. Tracy really enjoys her aquatherapy in the warm water while Jeff and Greg work Tracy out! After her session, Dad and Mom let Tracy chill out and get some rays on her lounge chair with the gel seat. The gel seat helps to protect Tracy from pressure on her bony prominences. Mom, Dad, Aunt Diane, & Uncle Johnny Relax In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Everyone hung out on the patio and visited while Mom, Dad, Aunt Diane and Uncle Johnny relaxed in the hot tub. Mom served some chicken spring rolls and cheese and crackers and Dad made some Margaritas! Everyone had a great time. Dad Grills Petite Filet Mignons, Mom Cooks Up Corn On The Cob, & Aunt Diane Makes A Delicious Salad ~ Dad grilled the petite filet mignons that Mamaw and Papaw sent him for his birthday. He cooked them to perfection! Mom cooked the corn on the cob that Uncle Johnny brought from the sugar cane fields in Pahokee. Aunt Diane made a delicious garden salad, and Mom cooked four cheese raviolis. Everyone enjoyed dinner in the dining room and Cousin Chip surprised us with a visit. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Luca & Luna Watch Desperate Housewives & Brothers And Sisters This Evening ~ It can't already be the end of the season for most of our favorite programs! This has been the craziest season with the writers' strike! Next week will be the season's finale for Brothers And Sisters and Desperate Housewives! Daily OM: The Heart Of Humanity: Sitting With Our Sadness

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 ~ Dad & Mom Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Dad and Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a really good class and just what the doctor ordered. Melanie Comes To Do Cranial Sacral Therapy On Tracy This Afternoon ~ Melanie came to give Tracy a Cranial Sacral Therapy session this afternoon. Melanie Gives Dad A Cranial Sacral Therapy Session ~ Melanie gave Dad a Cranial Sacral Therapy session this afternoon. It really helps his shoulder and S-I joint, which have been pretty tight. Melanie Gives Mom A Swedish Massage This Afternoon Out By The Pool ~ It was the perfect day to spend outside by the pool getting a Swedish massage. After Mom's massage, Melanie gave Papaw a mini-session. He seemed to enjoy it very much! Everyone Watches The Kentucky Derby This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching the events leading up to the Kentucky Derby today. It was so sad to see the only filly in the derby collapse on the track with two broken ankles. She finished in second place, and had to be euthanized at the end of the race! So sad! Mom Gives Luca A Bath ~ Mom gave Luca a bath this evening. He smells so much better now. She took Luca and Luna for a long walk this evening. They love going for walks, even in the dark. Mamaw & Papaw Watch The San Antonio Spurs Play The New Orleans Hornets ~ Everyone watched the Spurs play the Hornets in the playoff. Go Hornets! Daily OM: The Journey Of Commitment: Entering Into Commitment ~

Friday, May 2nd, 2008 ~ Mom Took The Day Off From Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom took the day off from Bikram Yoga this morning. Dad took the day off from work and everyone hung out at home with Mamaw and Papaw. Tania Takes A Study Day Today ~ Tania took the day off from work to finish her research paper. She has her final exams next Wednesday and will be on summer break. We wish her luck on her finals and are cheering for her all the way! Dad & Papaw Take The Van For An Oil Change ~ Looks like the men can't sit still for long so they decided to take the van to get the oil changed. While they were waiting, they went to the Sea Ray dealer to check out some new boats. Guess men can dream, right? Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy This Evening ~ Mamaw and Papaw, Jeff, Dad, and Mom took Tracy to her Hippotherapy session at Bit By Bit in Parkland. Tracy had the best session to date, sitting up very tall and working really hard on her head control. We are all very proud of her! Mom Orders Baby Back Ribs From Bonefish Macs ~ Everyone wanted baby back ribs from Bonefish Macs for dinner this evening. They were really good. They have the best ribs. After dinner, they watched the Boston Celtics lose to the Atlanta Hawks. They are now tied 3 to 3! Go Celtics! Daily OM: Stepping Back From Anger: Argument ~Thursday, May 1st, 2008 ~ Mom Rereads Tracy's Essay: BLESSED ~ Mom had a few minutes to reread Tracy's AP English essay: BLESSED . It provides tremendous depth and insight into many of Tracy's beliefs and convictions! If you have not already read it, we invite you to do so! Mom Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning ~ Mom went to Bikram Yoga this morning. It was a really good class and just what Mom needed today! Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee worked with Tracy on the massage table this afternoon. Today, he gave Tracy a much-needed massage and then sat her on the edge of the table to work on head and trunk control. He rocked her from side to side to work on balance and proprioception. Tracy Vomits About 6 To 8 Ounces This Evening ~ When Dee was done with therapy, Tracy vomited about 6 to 8 ounces, mostly mucus. She may have gotten dizzy from all of the side to side movement. She seemed a lot better after that! Mamaw & Papaw Arrive Safely From Louisiana This Evening ~ Mamaw and Papaw arrived safely from Louisiana this evening. Dad brought them home from Miami International Airport. It is so nice to have them visiting with us for the weekend. Tracy seemed really happy to see them. She was laughing most of the evening. Dad Cooks Boneless Pork Chops On The Grill For Dinner ~ Everyone enjoyed grilled boneless pork chops, corn on the cob, mixed green salad, and red beans and rice for dinner. Everyone Watches Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader & Greys Anatomy This Evening ~ Everyone relaxed and watched Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader and Greys Anatomy this evening. No one realized that a wolverine is not a canine but is a weasel! Guess none of us are smarter than a fifth grader! Daily OM: If Only: Locating The Underlying Cause ~

Phrase Of The Month: TAKING RISKS! Affirmation Of The Month ~"If you really want something than go for it! Nothing comes easy!" ~ Anita Allison Goal Of The Month: "Dare to dream and dare to have high hopes, and in doing so, take the courageous steps necessary to achieve them!" ~ Deb Anzalone Quote Of The Month: "It is only a beginning, always. The young must know it; the old must know it. It must always sustain us, because the greatness comes not when things go always good for you, but the greatness comes and you are really tested, when you take some serious knocks, some disappointments, when sadness comes, because only if you have been in the deepest valley can you ever know magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain." ~ President Richard Nixon in his final remarks to the White House Staff Poem Of The Month: Taking Risks by William Arthur Ward Song Of The Month: Headed In The Right Direction by India.Arie Lyrics: " I release all these disappointment, From my mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional body, 'Cause I know that spirit guides me, And love lives inside me, That's why today I take life as it comes." ~ India.Arie Book Of The Month: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Yoga Pose Of The Month: Dandaymana Bibhaktapada Janushirashana : Standing Separate Leg Head To Knee Featured Website of the Month: Mindfulness.Com : This is a great website on Mindfulness!