Thursday, May 31st, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Yoga Practice This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa Yoga practice this morning. It was perfect, very hot, and humid. Mom loves Kate's classes; she is one of the best yoga instructors! The class was pretty full too! Great energy! Mom, Tracy, Wilmene, & Grace Meet Aunt Diane & Isabella At Muvico In Pompano Beach This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tracy, Wilmene, and Grace met Aunt Diane and Isabella at Muvico in Pompano Beach to see the Disney movie: Chimpanzee! It was a really cute movie with beautiful photography! Tracy seemed to watch the movie and really enjoy it! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The French Open This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched The French Open this evening. It is so strange to be watching it without Nana. Daily OM: Why We Don't Remember: The Gift Of This Journey ~

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Fusion Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to Keri's awesome Hot Yoga Fusion class this morning! It was hot, hot, hot and humid! What a great class! Wilmene Feeds Tracy 6 Ounces Of Mango Yogurt This Afternoon Out By The Pool ~ Tracy ate 6 ounces of Mango Yogurt in about 20 minutes this afternoon outside by the pool. Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gives Tracy a hand and foot massage this afternoon. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The French Open This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched The French Open this evening. ~ Daily OM : The First Moments Of The Day: Conscious Creation ~

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 ~ Mom Stays Home From Yoga To Catch Up This Morning ~ Mom stayed home from Hot Yoga this morning and opted to go to Kate's afternoon class instead. She spent the morning catching up on errands after the long weekend. Mom Goes To Kate's 1 PM Hot Yoga Class This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow class with Kate this afternoon at Awaken. She is one of Mom's favorites, and such an awesome instructor! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. Tracy is doing such a good job with her therapy, she is relaxing and working very hard on her trunk and head control. Aunt Diane, Cousins Dawn, Sherry, & Isabella Come By For A Visit This Afternoon ~ Mom enjoyed catching up with Dawn and Sherry this afternoon. It had been a while since she saw them both. Aunt Diane brought Isabella over for a brief visit, after spending the day at the pool. Isabella is getting so big and is so cute! It's so much fun to have little ones visiting. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga this evening. It had been weeks since he practiced, and he really missed it. He loves going to his Bikram Yoga class. Daily OM: The Pursuit Of Conscious Wholeness: Earthbound ~

Monday, May 28th, 2012 ~ Remembering Our Troops On Memorial Day! ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Vinyasa class this morning with Veronica at Awaken. The class was packed and it was really hot and humid. Mom loves Veronica's classes! Mom, Dad, Tracy, Grace, Wilmene, Ketlinne, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, & Jeff Go On The Boat This Afternoon ~ It was a lot of fun going on the boat to Lake Boca with the family this afternoon. It was beautiful weather, and we anchored at Lake Boca with lots of other boats. Mom got to go in the water with the noodles. It was a perfect temperature. Aunt Diane and Jeff brought delicious ringleaders from Publix! They brought chips and salsa, and Mom cut up a water melon. They even had delicious Jewish pastries! It was all really good! Mom & Dad Watch The Season Finale Of SMASH This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the season finale of SMASH this evening. It was really good, and Mom and Dad are looking forward to next season. Daily OM: Think Globally & Eat Locally: Have Fun & Save The Planet ~

Sunday, May 27th, 2012 ~ Tracy's Does A Good Job At Her Hippotherapy Session This Morning With Susan ~ Mom, Dad, & Grace, and Tracy went to Hippotherapy this morning with Susan at Sand & Spurs in Pompano. Tracy did a great job sitting up tall on Even though Tracy was a little sleepy from the long car ride Friday, she did a really good job with trunk and head control, surviving the 30 minute session. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Stop At Starbucks For Lattes On The Way Home From Hippotherapy ~ Everyone enjoyed lattes from Starbucks on the way home from Hippotherapy this afternoon. Grace Feeds Tracy 6 Ounces Of Papaya Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Grace fed Tracy 6 ounces of Papaya Yogurt this afternoon in 20 minutes while relaxing outside by the pool. She is doing a really good job with lip closure and tongue movement. Mom & Dad Go In The Hot Tub & The Pool This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad enjoyed the hot tub and the pool this afternoon. The water temperature in the pool was awesome, and the hot tub was just right. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Skip Mass This Evening Due To Bad Weather ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy were all set to go to 6 PM Mass this evening when a severe line of thunder storms came through the area. It poured so hard, with gusts up to 25 mph. It appeared to be the feeder bands associated with Tropical Storm Beryl, dumping rain and high winds on the Jacksonville area. Daily OM: Remember The Light Side: In Praise Of Fun ~

Saturday, May 26th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Megan's Hot Flow Class This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice with Megan this afternoon. It was just what she needed this afternoon. Dee Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee worked with Tracy on the therapy mat this afternoon. He stretched, ranged and massaged all of her major muscle groups, and then it was time for some trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She did a good job, working hard, and giving it her all every time. Wilmene Stays With Tracy While Mom & Dad Go To Dubliners Irish Pub For Dinner This Evening ~ ice eveningMom and Dad went to Dubliners Irish Pub for dinner this evening, while Willmene stayed with Tracy. It was a nice evening, and they enjoyed walking around Misner Park, looking in all the little stores. Dad enjoyed his favorite, Shepherds Pie, while Mom and Dad shared a cheese and fruit plate for appetizers. The salads were really good too. Mom had an artichoke salad which was really good. Mom & Dad Relax & Catch Up On Their Favorite Programs Season Finales This Evening ~ Mom and Dad relaxed and caught up on some of their favorite show's season finales. Wow! Mom is looking forward to the season premier of Suits, which comes on June 14th! Daily OM : Days Of Affirmation : Sending Love Ahead To Your Day ~

Friday, May 25th, 2012 ~ The Air Conditioner Gets Repaired This Morning ~ Mom was very happy to see the air conditioner repaired this morning. It has been several days since they had any air conditioning in the main area of the house. It is a good thing that it has been raining all week, and not that hot! Mom Goes To Veronica's 1 PM Hot Yoga Class This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great one hour Hot Yoga class with Veronica this afternoon. It was just what she needed. Mom & Grace Take Tracy To North Broward Medical Center For Labs This Afternoon ~ Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Mom and Grace take Tracy to North Broward Medical Center to get her labs drawn this afternoon. Laura does a great job, and always finds Tracy's veins on the first try! Mom & Dad Go In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ What a great way to start a three day weekend, in the hot tub under the stars. It was finally a pretty night, with no rain in sight. Mom & Dad Watch Season Finales To Some Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom and Dad caught up on the season finales of some of their favorite shows that they DVRed! Mom loves Touch, Scandal & Smash! Daily OM : The Benefits Of Singing: Harmonizing With The Universe ~

Thursday, May 24th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Yoga Practice This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa Yoga practice this morning. It was perfect, very hot, and humid. Mom loves Kate's classes; she is one of the best yoga instructors! Mom loves her! Mom, Tracy, Wilmene, & Grace Watch American Idol: The Finale This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tracy, Wilmene, and Grace watched American Idol: The Finale which Mom DVRed last night. It was such a good show! Mom loves Phillip Phillips, and is so glad that he won! He has been her favorite from the very beginning! Daily OM: Centering & Expressing: Communication ~

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Fusion Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to Keri's awesome Hot Yoga Fusion class this morning! It was hot, hot, hot and humid! What a great class! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Manicure This Afternoon ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a manicure this afternoon. Tracy Refuses Her Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Tracy was not in the mood to eat yogurt this afternoon. We will try again tomorrow. Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Wilmene shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does such a good job with her eyebrows. Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage This Afternoon ~ Grace gives Tracy a hand and foot massage this afternoon. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch American Idol: The Finale This Evening ~ Mom is so excited that Phillip Phillips was chosen as the American Idol! She voted 51 times for Phil to win! ~ Daily OM : A Status Quo: Life As We Know It ~

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 ~ Mom Stays Home To Catch Up On Tracy's Website This Morning ~ Mom stayed home from Hot Yoga this morning and opted to go to Kate's afternoon class instead. She spent the morning catching up on Tracy's website; it had been nearly two weeks since Mom had updated it. She is almost caught up! Tracy's Botox Appointment With Dr. Rubin Is Cancelled This Afternoon ~ Dr. Rubin had to cancel Tracy's Botox appointment this afternoon due to a family emergency. We will have to reschedule in a few weeks. Wilmene Feeds Tracy 4 Ounces Of Peach Activia Yogurt In 15 Minutes This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy 4 ounces of Peach Activia Yogurt in 15 minutes this afternoon. They were able to sit outside in the sunshine between rain storms. Mom Goes To Kate's 1 PM Hot Yoga Class This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow class with Kate this afternoon at Awaken. She is one of Mom's favorites, and such an awesome instructor! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. Tracy is doing such a good job with her therapy, she is relaxing and working very hard on her trunk and head control. Mom & Dad Watch Dancing With The Stars ~ The Finale Results This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars ~ The Finale Results this evening. It is the closest competition in 14 seasons, and by far the best season ever! Daily OM: Overachieving & Overreaching: A Sign Of Imbalance ~

Monday, May 21st, 2012 ~ Mom, Wilmene & Tracy Go To The Cleveland Clinic For Tracy's Appointment With Dr. Galvez For Her Baclofen Pump Refill ~ Mom, Wilmene and Tracy had an 11:00 AM appointment with Dr. Galvez at the Cleveland Clinic to get Tracy's Baclofen Pump refilled. It has been around five months since her last refill, and her pump alarm date is tomorrow. Mom was pretty nervous, because she has never cut it this close to her alarm date. She had no choice, because Dr. Galvez cancelled her appointment the week before they left for Atlanta. Mom felt immediate relief once her pump was filled. Wilmene Feeds Tracy 4 Ounces Of Strawberry Activia Yogurt In 18 Minutes This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 4 ounces of Strawberry Activia Yogurt in 18 minutes this afternoon. She is still pretty tired after her long trip, and is catching up on her beauty sleep. She is really happy to get out of her chair and into her comfortable bed this evening. Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage This Evening ~ Grace gave Tracy a foot and hand massage this evening. She also loves when Grace gives her a scalp massage. Ahhh! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Finals This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watch Dancing With The Stars: The Finals this evening. It was pretty good! Mom loves Katherine and Mark, but Donald and Peta and William and Cheryl are really good as well! Daily OM: Trial And Error: Learning To Trust Divine Guidance ~

Sunday, May 20th, 2012 ~ Happy 17th Anniversary Chip & Eileen ~ Tracy's Does A Good Job At Her Hippotherapy Session This Morning With Susan ~ Mom, Dad, & Grace, and Tracy went to Hippotherapy this morning with Susan at Sand & Spurs in Pompano. Even though Tracy was a little sleepy from the long car ride Friday, she did a really good job with trunk and head control, surviving the 30 minute session. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Stop At Starbucks For lattes On The Way Home From Hippotherapy ~ Everyone enjoyed lattes from Starbucks on the way home from Hippotherapy this afternoon. Grace Feeds Tracy 4 Ounces Of Blueberry Activia Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Grace fed Tracy 4 ounces of Blueberry Activia Yogurt this afternoon in 20 minutes while relaxing outside by the pool. She is doing a really good job with lip closure and tongue movement. Mom Goes To Erika's Zen Minimal Instruction Hot Yoga Class This Afternoon ~ Mom really enjoyed Erika's Zen Minimal Instruction class this afternoon. The minimal instruction format is perfect for developing one's home practice. Mom & Dad Watch The Series Finale Of Desperate Housewives This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the series finale of Desperate Housewives this evening. It is hard to believe that the series is over, especially after eight years! Daily OM: Remember The Light Side: In Praise Of Fun ~

Saturday, May 19th, 2012 ~Mom & Dad Go To Pick Up The Dogs At Chateau Poochie This Morning ~ Mom and Dad were very happy to pick up Luca, Luna and Lola this morning after their baths. They were very happy to see them too, and were so excited the short ride home! Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning With Ron ~ Dad enjoyed his Bikram Yoga practice this morning with Ron at Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. He said the heat was on, and he really enjoys Ron's class. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus comes to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. It had been over a week, and Tracy was ready for some passive range of motion and trunk and head/neck strengthening exercises. She did a really good job, although she was a little tight. Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Flow Class This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice with Veronica this afternoon. It was just what she needed after a week in Atlanta. Omm! Namaste! Mom Juices This Afternoon After A Week Without It ~ Mom bought some delicious veggies at the Farmer's Market this afternoon after Yoga. She made a delicious juice with juicy cucumbers, dark green kale, bright orange carrots, and celery! So good! Mom & Dad Relax & Catch Up On Their Favorite Programs Season Finales This Evening ~ Mom and Dad relaxed and caught up on some of their favorite show's season finales. Wow! Hope Suits comes on soon; not much on for the summer! Daily OM : Create Time For Self-Compassion : Being Gentle With Ourselves ~

Friday, May 18th, 2012 ~ Mom, Dad, Wilmene, MawMaw, Tiffany, Aunt Candy & Uncle Johnny Pack For Their Trip Home This Morning ~ Everyone packed up and was ready to head back to their homes this morning. Tiffany left at 5 AM, for her 7 AM flight back to DC! Aunt Candy, Uncle Johnny and MawMaw got a cab for their noon flights. Mom, Dad, and Wilmene packed the van and were on the road by 11:43 AM! Aunt Diane & Uncle Jeff Spend The Weekend With Guy & Dawn & The Girls ~ Aunt Diane and Uncle Jeff stayed the weekend to spend some time with Guy and the girls. Tracy Survives The Long Drive Home ~ Tracy survived the long drive home. She and Wilmene watched several movies on the way, which really made the time go by a lot faster! Mom & Dad Unpack, While Tracy Is Happy To Be Back In Her Own Bed This Evening ~ Mom and Dad spent the rest of the evening unpacking, while Tracy stretched out in her own bed. She was very happy to be back home in her room especially after the ten-hour ride! Daily OM : Putting Our Tools To Use: Bringing Inspiration Into Form ~

Thursday, May 17th, 2012 ~ Mom, Aunt Candy, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane & Uncle Jeff Attend The Closing Ceremonies & The 47th Armstrong Lecture This Morning ~ Dad introduced the 47th Armstrong Lecturer: Dr. David Freeman, MD this morning, who presented a continuation of Dr. Cetron's lecture, entitled: Travel and the Movement of Infectious Diseases: GeoSentinel and Other Surveillance Tools, was very enlightening and informative. Mom, Aunt Candy, Aunt Diane, Jeff, & Uncle Johnny Walk To Starbucks In The Marriott Hotel ~ Uncle Johnny treated everyone to Starbucks at the Marriott Hotel after the closing ceremonies. It was good as always! Mom, Aunt Diane, & Aunt Candy Get Some Sun & Much Needed Relaxation At The Pool This Afternoon ~ The sun finally came out and it was a perfect day for the pool this afternoon. Everyone relaxed and enjoyed the pool and the sunshine before the Honor's Banquet this evening! Everyone Attends The Honors Banquet This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed the Honors Banquet this evening! It was Dad's last official function as President, and Mom got to pin him with his President's pin! He presented Admiral Lestage with a very prestigious award, and then it was time to hand over the gavel to his successor: Glen Merchant. We are really looking forward to next year's meeting in Chicago, the windy city! Mom and Dad and the family enjoyed some dancing at the After Party, the band was really good. In fact, Mom and Dad stayed until the last dance, which ironically, was Donna Summer's Last Dance. (She passed away today from cancer. May she rest in peace!) Daily OM: Trying To Please Others: Living For Ourselves ~

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 ~ Aunt Diane & Uncle Jeff Arrive Today ~ Aunt Diane and Uncle Jeff arrived today from South Florida. We are so glad that they are able to be here this week. Mom Goes To The Wing Luncheon This Morning At Rays In The City ~ Mom went to the Wing Luncheon as Honorary President this morning. She was able to crown the enxt Honorary President, Deb Merchant, passing the tiara! Everyone was very surprised and loved the idea of starting a new tradition. Tracy Vomits Again Around 8 Ounces At 2:30 PM ~ Tracy vomited around 8 ounces at 2:30 PM. Dad recommended increasing her Domperidone to 60 mg/day, beginning tomorrow. Mom, Dad, Aunt Candy, & Uncle Johnny Go To The Lecture: Fear Of Flying This Afternoon ~ Everyone enjoyed the lecture this afternoon: Fear Of Flying! They decided to do an intervention for Aunt Candy! She spent the week going up and down in the glass elevator, many escalators, and flying alone in airplanes! Just what she needed to overcome her phobias. Everyone Attends Dad's President's Reception This Evening At The Top Of The Hilton ~ We were so happy to have all of our family from the Atlanta area with us this evening to celebrate with us for Dad's President's Reception. It was really nice, with the absolutely breathtaking views of the city. Everyone enjoyed visiting with each other, especially Sophia, Sofia, and Isabella! We are so proud of Dad! The Party Continues In The Presidential Suite ~ The party continued in the Presidential Suite, where we were able to get Tracy out of her cahir and comfortable in her bed. It was great to spend some time with Aunt Eleanor and Sammy, to meet Sammy's new wife, and to catch up! ~ Daily OM : A Stress-Free Home: Your Wellspring Of Energy ~

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 ~ Mom, Aunt Candy, & Uncle Johnny Meet Aunt Candy's Friends For Sightseeing In Atlanta This Morning ~ Mom, Uncle Johnny, and Aunt Candy met Jenna and Kelli and their kids for lunch at Little Five Points, a very Bohemian area of Atlanta. They had a delicious lunch and then walked around the little eclectic shops. There was some pretty cool stuff, and lots of Bohemian characters. Uncle Johnny Goes To The Catholic Cathedral For Confirmation This Evening ~ Uncle Johnny walked to the Catholic Cathedral this evening, to meet the Bishop and to see Confirmation. Mom & Dad Go To The Fellows & Associate Fellows Mixer At The Top Of The Hilton This Evening ~ Mom and Dad had a fun time at the Fellows and Associate Fellows Reception/Mixer. It was at the top of the Hilton, and again the views were amazing, especially at night. Tiffany Arrives This Evening From DC ~ We are so excited to have Tiffany here with us sharing in the festivities this week. Mom & Dad Go To The International Reception This Evening ~ The International Reception was really fun, complete with a Mariachi Band. The food was also very good, with a Mexican flare. Tracy, MawMaw & Wilmene Hang Out In The Suite This Evening ~ The girls opted to hang out in the suite this evening. Everyone orderd room service for a late dinner. It was really good, as usual. Daily OM: Mindful Walking: Walking With Power ~

Monday, May 14th, 2012 ~ Mom, Uncle Johnny, & Aunt Candy Attend The Opening Ceremonies Of The 83rd AsMA Conference Bright & Early This Morning ~ Everyone enjoyed listening to the band, and watching the color guard present the colors bright and early this morning. It was Dad's role as President, to officially open the meeting and introduce the guest speaker for the 58th Louis H. Bauer Lecture. The theme of this year's scientifig meeting is: Evolving Travel Medicine Issues: A Global Concern. The guest speaker, Dr. Martin Cetron, spoke about Globalization, Migration, and Emerging Infectious Diseases: Tales From The Crypt! It was very enlightening and very informative. Aunt Candy & Uncle Johnny Go To The CNN Tower For A Tour This AMorning ~ Aunt Candy and Uncle Johnny walked to the CNN tower for a tour this morning. They are having a great time. Mom, Dad, MawMaw, Wilmene, Tracy, Aunt Candy & Uncle Johnny Attend The Wing Welcoming Reception This Afternoon ~ Everyone had a great time at the Wing Welcoming Reception this afternoon at the top of the Hilton. It was a lovely venue, with nearly panoramic views of the city! Dad welcomed everyone to Atlanta, on behalf of AsMA, and expressed his love for the Wing! Everyone enjoyed visiting with each other, and making new life-long friendships. Then there was an exchange of favors amongst the group. It was fun to receive a small gift from each's home state or country! Uncle Johnny & Aunt Candy Go With Cousins Guy, Dawn, Sophia, Isabella, Maria, Sofia, Guy, Marc, & Ron This Evening ~ Guy picked up Uncle Johnny and Aunt Candy so they could have dinner and visit with the family! Mom & Dad Go To The Fellows Dinner This Evening ~ Mom and Dad had a fun time this evening at the Fellows Dinner. MawMaw, Wilmene and Tracy hung out in the suite and ordered, you guessed it, room service, watching the season finale of NCIS! Daily OM: Missing Our Old Habits: Enduring Discomfort ~

Sunday, May 13th, 2012 ~ Happy Mother's Day! ~ Mom Attends The Wing Of AsMA Board Meeting This Morning In The Wing Suite ~ Mom attended the Wing Board Meeting in the Wing Suite this morning. As Honorary President, she is invited to attend the Board Meeting. She can't believe it has been 19 years since she was President of the Wing in Toronto, Canada! Wow! Where does the time go? Jackie did an outstanding job running a very efficient meeting. It is going to be a fun week connecting with old friends and making new ones. Mom, Wilemene, MawMaw, & Tracy Go To The Hospitality Room To See Everyone This Afternoon ~ Mom, Wilmene, MawMaw and Tracy went to the Hospitality Room so that Mom could pay her membership dues, and to see all our friends from the Wing. It was so much fun to catch up and spend some time with everyone. Mom, Wilmene, MawMaw & Tracy Have A Late Lunch At Southern Elements In The Hotel This Afternoon ~ Everyone enjoyed a late lunch in the hotel restaurant: Southern Elements this afternoon. It was really good food, and everyone enjoyed relaxing and taking in all the sights. Mom & Dad Attend The AsMA Welcoming Reception This Evening ~ Mom and Dad attended the AsMA Welcoming Reception this evening in the exhibit hall. It was a lot of fun, making the rounds and thanking all the exhibitors for being there. What interesting exhibits they had this year! Aunt Candy & Uncle Johnny Arrive This Evening ~ Mom was so happy to see Aunt Candy and Uncle Johnny at the hotel. It is going to be a fun week, filled with many great memories. Mom, Dad, Aunt Candy & Uncle Johnny Go To The Wing President's Reception This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed catching up at the Wing President's Reception this evening. Jackie had a lovely array of goodies and the company was truly special. Everyone shared their funny stories and had a few laughs, which is always good for the soul! MawMaw, Wilmene and Tracy relaxed in the suite and ordered room service. They are really enjoying chilling out and watching some of their favorite programs, mostly basketball! Daily OM: Love Shows The Way: We Are Here To Serve ~

Saturday, May 12th, 2012 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. She sure does love her spa days! Dad Attends The Airline Medical Directors Meeting Today ~ Dad spent the day attending the Airline Medical Directors Section Meeting. He is already feeling the hectic schedule of a very busy week. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Wilmene Walk To The Marriott Hotel Via The Sky Walk This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Wilmene walked over to the other hotel via the Sky Walk for lunch this afternoon. It was wonderful to find the real Starbucks! Mom got a Chai Tea Latte, her favorite! The Marriott Hotel is so beautiful! Very contemporary and sci-fi! MawMaw Arrives This Afternoon From Louisiana ~ MawMaw arrived this afternoon from Louisiana to spend the week with us. She is so excited to be spending the week with all of us. We are happy she is here in Atlanta too! Mom Goes To The Gym To Work Out This Afternoon ~ Mom managed to slip away to work out in the gym for a while. She did about 35 minutes on the Elliptical and then did some stretching. She sure felt better after she was done; she was especially stiff from that long car ride. Mom & Dad Go To The Airline Medical Directors' Dinner This Evening ~ Mom and Dad had a fun evening at the Airline Medical Directors Dinner! It is so much fun to reconnect with old friends and to make new ones. The food was even good! What a great night. MawMaw and Wilmene enjoyed ordering room service and staying with Tracy. We had a huge suite, with two adjoining rooms and three full bathrooms. Ahh, so this is how the Kadashians live. HaHa! Daily OM : Loving Presence : Surround Yourself With Love ~

Friday, May 11th, 2012 ~ Mom & Dad Drop The Dogs Off At Chateau Poochie This Morning For Their 8-Day Stay In The Opal Suite ~ Mom and Dad brought Luca, Luna and Lola to Chateau Poochie for their 8-day stay in the Opal Suite. Mom decided to reserve the suite, so that the doggies can all hang out together. Mom especially likes having access to the webcam so that she can peek in on the dogs during the week. Mom, Dad, Tracy, & Wilmene Leave For Their 10-Hour Car Ride To Atlanta This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Wilmene are all packed up and heading to Atlanta for the AsMA Conference! Dad is President this year, so it will be an especially busy week for us. Tracy Does Well On The Long Car Ride Today ~ Tracy did well on the 10-hour car ride today. She was so happy to get out of her chair and into her comfortable hospital bed and low air loss mattress this evening. Tracy Vomits About 8 Ounces Around 12:30 AM ~ Tracy vomitted about 8 ounces around 12:30 AM, apparently the new dose of Domperidone was not enough to help her digest her 8:30 PM can of Jevity. Her stomach was still full at this late hour, nearly 4 hours later. Poor Tracy! Daily OM : Rain: Cleansing Nature ~

Thursday, May 10th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kate At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class with Kate this morning. She loves Kate's classes! She is taking it slow, and listening to her body, so she does not reinjure her hip! Still trying to decide whether she is going to have arthroscopic surgery. She had a second surgical opinion with Dr. Bruce Janke last Tuesday at 3:30. He recommended, and concurred with Dr. Fishman, that Mom get a cortisone injection into the hip joint before pursuing arthroscopic surgery. Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy 4 Ounces Of Strawberry Activia Yogurt In 15 Minutes Outside By The Pool ~ Tracy ate 4 ounces of Strawberry Activia Yogurt in 15 minutes outside by the pool this afternoon. She is doing very well with mouth closure and tongue movement. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therap With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus had another great session with Tracy this evening. She is really doing a great job balancing on the therapy ball with minimal assistance. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch American Idol: The Results This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched American Idol: The Results this evening. It was really good, and Mom is glad that Philip Phillips is still in the competition! He is so cute, and looks so much like Dave Matthews! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Grey's Anatomy This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched one of their favorite shows this evening: Grey's Anatomy! Daily OM: Finding Peace Within: A Full Embrace Excluding Nothing ~

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 ~ Happy Birthday Uncle Mike! ~ Dad Leaves Bright & Early This Morning For His Monthly Meeting In NYC At Laguardia ~ Dad left at 4:15 AM for his flight to Laguardia this morning. Mom was wide awake with the doggies, so she decided to stay up! Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Fusion Class This Morning ~ Mom went to Keri's Yoga Fitness Fusion class this morning! It was really hot and a great class. Even though Mom has a torn labrum of her right hip, she is pacing herself with her Hot Yoga practice. She is so happy to be back practicing Yoga. She has a second surgical opinion with Dr. Bruce Janke on May 8th. Please keep your fingers crossed that she doesn't need arthroscopic surgery. Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Brows This Afternoon ~ Wilmene shaped Tracy's brows this afternoon. She does such a good job! Mom Has A Manicure & Pedicure Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom was so happy to get her manicure and pedicure this afternoon. She was very much overdue. Cindy does such a good job! Grace & Wilmene Feed Tracy 4 Ounces Of Blueberry Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Grace and Wilmene fed Tracy 4 ounces of Blueberry yogurt this afternoon in about 15 minutes. She is doing a really good job with her eating. Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Masssage This Afternoon ~ Tracy really enjoys Grace's foot and hand massages! She especially loves her scalp massages! Tracy Refuses Her Oralmotor Exercises This Afternoon ~ Grace attempted to work with Tracy on her oralmotor exercises this afternoon, but Tracy swiftly let Grace know that she was not into it today. She left her know by grinding her teeth until Grace stopped. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch American Idol This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched American Idol this evening. Mom loves Philip Phillip! He is Dave Matthews cloned! AMAZING! Hope he makes the cut this week. There are so many talented contestants this time. Daily OM : Using Yourself As A Pendulum: Intuitive Guidance From Within ~

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's 1 PM Hot Yoga Class This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow class with Kate this afternoon at Awaken. She is one of Mom's favorites, and such an awesome instructor! Mom Has A Second Surgical Opinion With Dr. Bruce Janke This Afternoon ~ Mom brought her CD of her MRI/Arthrogram and her Bilateral Hip Xrays for Dr. Janke to review this afternoon. He saw and confirmed Mom's torn labrum of her right hip. He recommended that Mom get a cortisone shot in her hip joint before doing surgery. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. Tracy is doing such a good job with her therapy, she is relaxing and working very hard on her trunk and head control. Mom & Dad Watch Dancing With The Stars ~ The Results This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars ~ The Results this evening. It was double elimination for Rashon and Melissa this evening. Only four couples are left! Get ready for the Finals, coming right up! Daily OM: The Power Within: Energy 101 ~

Monday, May 7th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica ~ Mom went to Hot Yoga this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. What a great class; so challenging and hot and humid! Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy 6 Ounces Of Coffee Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 6 ounces of Coffee Yogurt in 15 minutes this afternoon. She really loved it! Mom Goes To Get Her Ultrasound This Afternoon ~ Mom went to her Ultrasound this afternoon at the Cove. She is completing her annual physicals. Mom Is Really Enjoying Her Juicer & Is Juicing Every Day ~ Mom is really enjoying her juicing journey! She has so much energy and is loving the whole experience. Juicing is her new passion. Grace Gives Tracy A Foot & Hand Massage This Evening ~ Grace gave Tracy a foot and hand massage this evening. She also loves when Grace gives her a scalp massage. Ahhh! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars & Castle: The Season Finale This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watch Dancing With The Stars this evening. It was pretty good! Mom loves Katherine & Maria! William Levy is pretty hot too! The season finale of Castle was really good too. Daily OM: Undistracting Energy: Pure Thoughts ~

Sunday, May 6th, 2012 ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy Is Canceled This Morning With Susan ~ Mom canceled Tracy's Hippotherapy this morning with Susan at Sand & Spurs in Pompano. Tracy was very sleepy and still seemed to feel a little under the weather. Grace Feeds Tracy 4 Ounces Of Activia Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Grace fed Tracy 4 ounces of Activia Yogurt this afternoon. She is doing a really good job with lip closure and tongue movement. Mom & Dad Watch Once Upon A Time This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched some of their favorite programs this evening: Once Upon A Time & Desperate Housewives! Daily OM: Lightening The Soul: Soul Evolution ~

Saturday, May 5th, 2012 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning With Ron At Bikram Yoga of India In Boca Raton ~ Mom and Dad really enjoyed their morning Bikram Yoga class with Ron today. It was really hot and humid; perfect temperature! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a facial this morning. She sure does love her spa days! Tracy Vomits About 8 Ounces This Afternoon ~ Tracy vomited about 8 ounces after her Vita Veta this afternoon. It had been a long time since she experienced any nausea and vomiting. Mom Cancels Tracy's Physical & Massage Therapy This Afternoon ~ Mom had to cancel Tracy's Physical Therapy and massage this afternoon. Mom, Dad, Tracy, and Anita were planning to attend the Russian choir performance, Lyra, this evening at St. Mary's Church in Pahokee. It was a really fun evening, and the choir was really awesome. The ride was long, but it was well worth it. Daily OM : Language Of The Soul : The Paradox Of Spirit ~

Friday, May 4th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Fr. Michael's Funeral This Morning ~ Mom, Chip & Ryan went to Fr. Michael's funeral this morning at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church in Lighthouse Point. It was a beautiful ceremony with 50 priests, the Archbishop and the Bishop concelebrating. They even had a bagpiper play outside the church at the finale of the ceremony. Tracy Eats Some Banana Yogurt For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 6 ounces of Banana Yogurt for lunch today in 20 minutes. She really likes Banana anything. Mom Goes To Her Monthly Hair Appointment In Lake Worth This Afternoon ~ Mom went to her monthly hair appointment this afternoon with Kerri at the Hairnet in Lake Worth. She does such a good job! Grace Gives Tracy A Hand Massage This Evening ~ Grace gave Tracy a hand massage this evening. Tracy sure does enjoy her hand, foot and scalp massages! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch This Week's Episode Of Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, The Mentalist, & Once Upon A Time This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched this week's episode of Grey's Anatomy, Once Upon A Time, Scandal, & The Mentalist this evening. They are all Mom's favorite shows! Awesome! Daily OM : Noticing Synchronicity: Interconnected Experiences ~

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Afternoon With Kate At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class with Kate this afternoon. She was happy that her right hip felt pretty good throughout the class. She has a torn labrum as well as a degenerative cyst in her right anterior and inferior hip. Still trying to decide whether she is going to have arthroscopic surgery. She has a second surgical opinion with Dr. Bruce Janke this Tuesday at 3:30. We will see what he says. Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy 4 Ounces Of Peach Yogurt In 15 Minutes Outside By The Pool ~ Tracy ate 4 ounces of Peach Activia Yogurt in 15 minutes outside by the pool this afternoon. She is doing very well with mouth closure and tongue movement. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therap With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus had another great session with Tracy this evening. She is really doing a great job balancing on the therapy ball with minimal assistance. Marcus is very pleased with Tracy's improvement in her tone. He thinks the decrease in the Domperidone has had a positive effect on Tracy's tone. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch American Idol: The Results This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched American Idol: The Results this evening. It was really good, and Mom is glad that Philip Phillips is still in the competition! He is so cute, and looks so much like Dave Matthews! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Grey's Anatomy This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched two of their favorite shows this evening: Grey's Anatomy & American Idol this evening. Mom hated to see Elise go. She loves her voice. Daily OM: Going On Retreat: Making Time For Reflection ~

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Fusion Class This Morning ~ Mom went to Keri's Yoga Fitness Fusion class this morning! It was really hot and a great class. Even though Mom has a torn labrum of her right hip, she is pacing herself with her Hot Yoga practice. She is so happy to be back practicing Yoga. She has a second surgical opinion with Dr. Bruce Janke on May 8th. Please keep your fingers crossed that she doesn't need arthroscopic surgery. Grace & Wilmene Feed Tracy 6 Ounces Of Mango Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Grace and Wilmene fed Tracy 6 ounces of Mango yogurt this afternoon in about 25 minutes. She really likes Mango yogurt. Grace Does Tracy's Oralmotor Exercises This Afternoon ~ Grace worked with Tracy's oralmotor exercises this afternoon. She is doing lip stretching exercises to help with Tracy's lip closure. It is really making a difference. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Grace Take The Three Dogs For A Walk This Evening ~ The weather finally cleared up and the dogs were ready for a walk this evening. The nearly week long rains finally let up. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch American Idol This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched American Idol this evening. Mom loves Philip Phillip! He is Dave Matthews cloned! AMAZING! Hope he makes the cut this week. There are so many talented contestants this time. Daily OM : Numbers: Repeating Patterns Of Meaning ~

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 ~ Happy May Day ~ Mom Goes To Kate's 1 PM Hot Yoga Class This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow class with Kate this afternoon at Awaken. She is one of Mom's favorites, and such an awesome instructor! Wilmene & Grace Feed Tracy Strawberry Activia Yogurt This Evening ~ Grace and Wilmene fed Tracy 4 ounces of Strawberry Activia in 15 minutes this afternoon. She loves her yogurt. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. Tracy is doing such a good job with her therapy, she is relaxing and working very hard on her trunk and head control. Mom Grills Some Delicious Salmon For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom grilled some delicious salmon for dinner this evening. She made a fresh organic spinach salad to go with it, with some quinoa with pine nuts, lima beans, and craisins. So good. Mom, Tracy & Dad Watch Dancing With The Stars ~ The Results This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars ~ The Results this evening. Goodbye Jallele (aka Erkel)! Daily OM: Enjoying Life: Remembering The Moments ~