Saturday, May 31, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Erika's Hot Vinyasa Class At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow with Erika this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Ligththouse Point. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning At Boca Bikram With Ron ~ Dad had a great Bikram yoga practice with Ron this morning at Boca Bikram. It was just what he needed to get back on track after two very stressful weeks. Mom, Dad, Tiffany & Chris Go On The Boat This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, Tiffany and Chris went on the boat for a quick ride this afternoon. It was Chris' first time on the boat, and they went out the Hillsboro Inlet into the ocean, and back in at the Boca Inlet. They had to be back by 4 PM, so that Wilmene could leave, so it was a quick trip! They had a great time and the weather cooperated. Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical and Massage therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He ranged and stretched Tracy's major muscle groups on the therapy mat, and then it was time for some trunk and head control exercises on the therapy bench. He spent some extra time on Tracy's hips, especially her left one which was pretty tight. He also spent some time on her trunk extensions in preparation for her Hippotherapy. Tracy is doing such a good job during her therapy sessions. Emily Gives Dad A Much-Needed Massage This Evening ~ Emily gave Dad a much-needed massage this evening. He was way overdue. Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Chris, Uncle Johnny & Emily Cook Steaks On The Grill This Evening ~ Everyone had a nice dinner outside on the patio this evening. It was a beautiful evening, and the dinner was amazing. It was fun hanging out with everyone. Daily OM : Master The Path Of The Peaceful Warrior: From Master The Path Of The Peaceful Warrior On-line Course ~

Friday, May 30, 2014 ~ Mom Skips Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom skipped Hot Yoga this morning to catch up on stuff around the house. Mom Goes To Her Hair Appointment With Kerri In Lake Worth This Afternoon ~ Mom went to her hair appointment with Kerri at the Hairnet in Lake Worth this afternoon. Uncle Johnny met her and brought her and Kerri a Starbucks at the salon. Mom & Uncle Johnny Go To Lunch At The Palm Beach Yacht Club ~ Mom and Uncle Johnny had lunch at the Palm Beach Yacht Club this afternoon. Johnny's friend Ruby joined us! It was a really nice lunch and the company was good too! Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints Today For Several Hours ~ Tracy has been doing a good job wearing her wrist splints this week. She has tolerated several hours at a time, which is good for her range of motion and joint preservation. Mom & Dad Have An Early Dinner At The Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club This Evening ~ Mom and Dad had a nice dinner at the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club this evening. It was nice to get away and enjoy a good meal up the street. Tiffany & Chris Surprise Mom, Dad & Tracy With A Surprise Visit For The Weekend ~ Mom and Dad were sitting on the couch watching TV when the doorbell rang around 9:15 PM. Dad went to the door to see who was here, and was surprised to see Tiffany and Chris at the door! What a nice surprise visit for the weekend. Daily OM : Little Gurus: Learning To Follow ~

Thursday, May 29, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Spinning With Jenn At Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club This Morning ~ Mom had a great Spinning class with Jenn this morning at the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club. It was a very challenging ride with a great playlist! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy had a good Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. He worked with Tracy on trunk and head control on the peanut therapy ball in front of the mirror. Tracy is really working hard, and making some incremental improvements. Then Marcus and Wilmene transfer Tracy to her bed where he goes through intensive passive range of motion exercises. Marcus is noting an increase range of motion post-botox treatment, especially in Tracy's pectorals, biceps, and wrists. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For Several Hours Today ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for several hours today. She is aleady feeling thKindle Desktop Publishing around midnight this evening. Hopefully this will work without a glitch. Daily OM : Our Earthly Origins: Reclaiming Our Roots ~

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Flow Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed; hot, challenging, and steamy! Summer is definitely here in full force. Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Wilmene shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does such a good job with her beauty needs! Tracy Wears Her Hand Splints For Several Hours Today ~ Tracy wore her wrist splints for several hours today! She is doing a good job tolerating them, and they are helping to keep her wrists in a functional position. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes For An Hour This Afternoon~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for one hour this afternoon. She really enjoys wearing these cool toe seperators. They really help her feet to stay healthy! Mom & Dad Work On Uncle Johnny's E-Book This Evening ~ Mom and Dad worked on Uncle Johnny's book this evening. It is starting to take shape, and will be ready for publishing soon. Daily OM : Echoes Of Power : Sacred Vows ~

Tuesday, May 27, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Paige's Follow The Yogi Class This Morning At The Yoga Joint North In Imperial Point ~ Mom had a great Follow The Yogi practice with Paige this morning at the Yoga Joint North. It was just what she needed, and she really loved the minimal instruction. The class was packed, the music was amazing and the energy was great. Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints For Several Hours Today ~ Tracy is tolerating her wrist splints very well for several hours a day. It is helping to maintain her wrist range of motion and preventing contractures. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes For An Hour Today ~ Tracy is wearing her Yoga Toes for an hour today, which seems to be helping her toes from getting tight. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy had a really good Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. She worked very hard on her head and trunk strengthening exercises on her therapy bench in front of the mirror. She is making incremental improvements, especially in her trunk strength. After her intense session, Tracy is given a rigorous passive range of motion session, working all of her major muscle groups through normal range of motion. Daily OM : Layers Of Feeling: Coping With Passive Aggression ~

Monday, May 26, 2014 ~ Happy Memorial Day ~ Mom Skips Her Hot Yoga Practice This Morning For Her & Dad To Work On The Book ~ Mom skipped her hot yoga practice this morning to work on Uncle Johnny's book with Dad. They are building the book in Word, chapter by chapter, and have inserted all of the pictures. It is going to be a good book Mom, Dad, Tracy, Wilmene, Uncle Johnny, Vicente, & Danny Go On The Boat This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy, Wilmene, Uncle Johnny, Vicente, and Danny had a great afternoon on the boat. There were so many boats out in Lake Boca, it was almost impossible to make it through the pass to the Camino Real bridge. The ocean was pretty calm, except for a few rogue waves and a little isolated shower. It was a beautiful weekend. Mom & Dad Work On The Book A Little More This Evening ~ Mom and Dad spent a few more hours this evening working on the book. It is starting to look more like a book and less like a manuscript. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Game 3 Of The Heat vs. Pacers Playoffs ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy rooted for the Miami Heat this evening. They need to win one more game to be the Eastern conference champs! Daily OM : Sharing Grief: Opening To Receive Comfort ~

Sunday, May 25, 2014 ~ Tracy Has The Day Off From Her Hippotherapy Session This Morning With Bit-By-Bit At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~Tracy had the day off from Hippotherapy today. Susan was still on vacation, so they have another week or so before they resume Tracy's Hippotherapy sessions. Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Practice This Morning ~ Mom had a great hot yoga flow practice this morning, a much needed break from the book-writing weekend. Mom & Dad Work On The Book All Day Long ~ Mom and Dad spent the rest of the day and evening working on Uncle Johnny's book. They are really learning a lot. Daily OM : Every Step Is Forward: No Going Back ~

Saturday, May 24, 2014 ~ Mom Skips Her Yoga Practice To Work On Uncle Johnny's Book This Morning ~ Mom skipped her morning yoga practice to work on Uncle Johnny's book. It is really beginning to take shape. She and Dad can't wait to finish, but Uncle Johnny is really the excited and impatient one. Dad Goes To Bikram This Morning At Boca Bikram In Boca Grove ~ Dad had a great Hot Bikram class this morning with Ron at Boca Bikram in Boca Grove. Mom hated to miss it! She'll be back next week. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a Glytone Boost facial this morning. She really does enjoy her facials. Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical and Massage therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He ranged and stretched Tracy's major muscle groups on the therapy mat, and then it was time for some trunk and head control exercises on the therapy bench. He spent some extra time on Tracy's hips, especially her left one which was pretty tight. He also spent some time on her trunk extensions in preparation for her Hippotherapy. Tracy is doing such a good job during her therapy sessions. Mom & Dad Work On Uncle Johnny's Book All Evening Long ~ Mom and Dad continued to work on Uncle Johnny's book this evening. It is really coming a long, and Uncle Johnny is getting really excited. Daily OM : Heal Yourself With Writing: From The Heal Yourself With Writing On-line Course ~

Friday, May 23, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Quest Labs To Get Her Annual Lab Work Done This Morning ~ Mom went to Quest this morning to get her blood drawn for her Health Matters employee health program. All of her lab values were normal and her blood pressure was excellent. It seems that the yoga and healthy lifestyle habits are paying off. Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great super hot and sweaty hot yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. What a great way to start the day! Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints Today For Several Hours ~ Tracy has been doing a good job wearing her wrist splints this week. She has tolerated several hours at a time, which is good for her range of motion and joint preservation. Mom & Dad Are Trying To Figure Out The Uverse System ~ Mom and Dad are trying to figure out the Uverse system. Once everything is working, it should be okay. Mom & Dad Go In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Mom and Dad are so happy that the hot tub is finally fixed. Rob, the pool man, had to replace the circuit board and key pad. Ouch! Mom & Dad Work On Uncle Johnny's Book This Evening ~ Mom and Dad worked on Uncle Johnny's book this evening. It is really coming along. Daily OM : Regret: The Weight Of The Past ~

Thursday, May 22, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Spinning With Jenn At Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club This Morning ~ Mom had a great Spinning class with Jenn this morning at the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club. It was a very challenging ride with lots of great energy! Mom Picks Up Tracy's Zelnorm From Dr. William's Office This Afternoon ~ Mom picked up Tracy's Zelnorm from Dr. William's office this afternoon. She takes Zelnorm for her gastroparesis, and it seems to be helping a lot. Mom Spends The Afternoon With ADT ~ Mom spent the afternoon with ADT trying to get the DVR to work properly. We are not sure what happened, but we are sure there is no coincidence that AT&T was here yesterday, and now the Fax and the DVR for our security system does not work. Daily OM : Time For Wellness: A Self-Healing Day ~

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Flow Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed; hot, challenging, and steamy! AT&T Comes To Switch Our System Over From Comcast Infinity To At&T Uverse ~ We are keeping our fingers crossed while we switch over our communication services from Comcast to AT&T! It will take some getting used to, however, once we are used to it, it should be a lot easier to use. Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints For Several Hours Today ~ Tracy contiues to wear her wrist splints for several hours during the day. She is tolerating them very well. She is about half way through her Botox therapy, so we will most likely see some increase in her spasticity over the next few weeks. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy had a good Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. He worked with Tracy on trunk and head control on the peanut therapy ball in front of the mirror. Tracy is really working hard, and making some incremental improvements. Then Marcus and Wilmene transfer Tracy to her bed where he goes through intensive passive range of motion exercises. Marcus is noting an increase range of motion post-botox treatment, especially in Tracy's pectorals, biceps, and wrists. Daily OM : Evolving Commitment : Spirituality In The Workplace ~

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 ~ Happy Anniversary Cousins Chip & Eileen (19 Years) ~ Mom Goes To Jimmy's Hot Vinyasa Practice At The Barkan Method Hot Yoga Studio In Ft. Lauderdale This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice with Jimmy at the Barkan Method Hot Yoga Studio in Ft. Lauderdale. It was hot and humid and just the right amount of energy to make it a perfect class. Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints Today For Several Hours ~ Tracy is doing a good job tolerating her wrist splints during the day. She is also wearing her resting hand splints for 7 to 8 hours during the night. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Wilmene transferred Tracy to the therapy bench so Tracy could work on trunk and head control. Tracy did a good job and worked very hard. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to her bed where Marcus performed passive range of motion exercises of Tracy's major muscle groups. Marcus said that Tracy did a really good job with her therapy session this evening, even though she seemed a little tighter today. Daily OM : Stronger Than You Know: Getting Ourselves Worked Up ~

Monday, May 19, 2014 ~ Mom Skips Spinning To Get Tracy's Hair Highlighted & Cut This Morning ~ Mom skipped Spinning this morning to wait for Kerri to arrive to highlight and cut Tracy's hair. Kerri drives down from Lake Worth to do Tracy's hair every other month. She does such a nice job with Tracy's hair. Mom Goes To Veronica's Warm Yoga Practice This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this afternoon at Awaken Hot Yogra Studio in Lighthouse Point. Thank goodness for hot yoga! Mom really does appreciate her practice. Tracy Wears Her Hand Splints For Several Hours This Afternoon ~Tracyis doing a good job wearing her hand splints for several hours each day. The splints are helping Tracy to keep her wrists in alignment. Tracy Wears Her Yoga Toes For One Hour This Afternoon ~ Tracy wore her Yoga Toes for an hour this afternoon. They really do help to spread her toes. Daily OM : Moving Through Darkness: The Places We Go ~

Sunday, May 18, 2014 ~ Tracy Has The Day Off From Her Hippotherapy Session This Morning With Bit-By-Bit At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~Tracy had the day off from Hippotherapy today. Susan was still on vacation, so they have another week or so before they resume Tracy's Hippotherapy sessions. Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Veronica this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed to stretch and unwind after a very busy weekend. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Billboard Music Awards This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched the Billboard Music Awards this evening. Daily OM : Embracing New Information: Be Open

Saturday, May 17, 2014 ~ Mom Teaches A Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At North Beach Village At Ft. Lauderdale Beach ~ Mom taught a Hot Vinyasa yoga class at the North Beach Village in Ft. Lauderdale. It was outside in a Zen Garden, such a beautiful setting for a yoga class. There were seven people there and they really enjoyed Mom's class. It was pretty challenging teaching without a mirror or music. Mom really had a great time and fell in love with the group. Dad Goes To Bikram This Morning At Boca Bikram In Boca Grove ~ Dad had a great Hot Bikram class this morning with Ron at Boca Bikram in Boca Grove. Mom hated to miss it! She'll be back next week. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a Glytone Boost facial this morning. She really does enjoy her facials. Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical and Massage therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He ranged and stretched Tracy's major muscle groups on the therapy mat, and then it was time for some trunk and head control exercises on the therapy bench. He spent some extra time on Tracy's hips, especially her left one which was pretty tight. He also spent some time on her trunk extensions in preparation for her Hippotherapy. Tracy is doing such a good job during her therapy sessions. Mom & Dad Go To Lunch At The Bru Room This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad went to lunch at the Bru Room in Pompano Beach. They have delicious fish tacos and Mom had granola and Greek yogurt with fresh fruit. It was all really delicious. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch The Preakness This Evening ~ It was so exciting to see the winner of the Kentucky Derby win the Preakness this evening. Now they just need to win the Belmont Stakes in three weeks, and they will win the Triple Crown! Daily OM : Blessings From A Course In Miracles: From Blessings From A Course In Miracles On-line Course ~

Friday, May 16, 2014 ~ Aunt Candy & Uncle Johnny Leave Bright & Early This Morning For New Hampshire ~ Uncle Johnny and Aunt Candy Dad left bright and early this morning for New Hampshire. Mom really wished she could go! Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great super hot and sweaty hot yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. What a great way to start the day! Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints Today For Several Hours ~ Tracy has been doing a good job wearing her wrist splints this week. She has tolerated several hours at a time, which is good for her range of motion and joint preservation. Mom, Wilmene & Tracy Watch The Mentalist & Grey's Anatomy This Evening ~ Mom, Wilmene and Tracy watched The Mentalist & Grey's Anatomy this evening. Thank goodness for DVRs! Dad Returns From San Diego Late This Evening ~ Dad returned very late this evening from San Diego. Mom and Tracy were so happy to see Dad and they really missed him! One week is way too long to be away from the family! Daily OM : Bounded By Wellness: Send Healing To Yourself ~

Thursday, May 15, 2014 ~ Mom & Uncle Johnny Go To Spinning With Jenn At Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club This Morning ~ Mom and Uncle Johnny had a great Spinning class with Jenn this morning at the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club. It was a very challenging ride! Mom, Aunt Candy & Uncle Johnny Go To Aunt Diane's Condo For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Mom, Aunt Candy and Uncle Johnny had a nice light lunch with Aunt Diane at her condo this afternoon. It was storming out, so the pool and the beach were not options today! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy had a good Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. He worked with Tracy on trunk and head control on the peanut therapy ball in front of the mirror. Tracy is really working hard, and making some incremental improvements. Then Marcus and Wilmene transfer Tracy to her bed where he goes through intensive passive range of motion exercises. Marcus is noting an increase range of motion post-botox treatment, especially in Tracy's pectorals, biceps, and wrists. Aunt Candy Cooks Pasta Fagioli For Dinner This Evening ~ Aunt Candy cooked pasta fagioli for dinner this evening. It was really delicious! She is such a good cook! Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For Several Hours Today ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for several hours today. She is aleady feeling the positive effects of the Botox. Uncle Johnny Spends The Night With Us This Evening ~ Uncle Johnny spent the night with us again this evening! He and Aunt Candy leave for New Hampshire tomorrow afternoon. They have really been a lot of help and great company for Mom and Tracy while Dad is away! Daily OM : Below The Surface: Finding Deep Strength ~

Wednesday, May 14, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Flow Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed; hot, challenging, and steamy! Tracy's Stool Specimen Results Are Negative For C-Diff ~ Tracy's stool specimen result was negative! We are so happy that the last round of Flagyl worked this time. Mom, Aunt Candy & Aunt Diane Order Thai Food For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom, Aunt Candy and Aunt Diane enjoyed Pad Thai and spring rolls from Tamarind for dinner this evening. It was really good and just enough for the three of them. The only downside was that there are no leftovers. Mom, Aunt Candy & Tracy Watch American Idol & Nashville This Evening ~ Mom is really enjoying the show: Nashville and she and Aunt Candy are really getting into American Idol, especially since Alex is from the next town over from Aunt Candy! Go Alex! Daily OM : Thoughtful Conclusions About Commitment : Deciding Whether To Marry ~

Tuesday, May 13, 2014 ~ Mom, Aunt Candy & Aunt Diane Go To Have Lunch With Uncle Johnny & Uncle Jeff At The Palm Beach Yacht Club In West Palm Beach This Afternoon ~ Mom takes the day off from Hot Yoga to drive the girls to Palm Beach to meet Uncle Johnny and Jeff for lunch at the Palm Beach Yacht Club. They had a lot of fun and the view was amazing. The Girls & Uncle Johnny Go To City Place After Lunch This Afternoon ~ Uncle Johnny took the girls to City Place for shopping after lunch this afternoon. It is such a fun place to walk around and shop! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Wilmene transferred Tracy to the therapy bench so Tracy could work on trunk and head control. Tracy did a good job and worked very hard. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to her bed where Marcus performed passive range of motion exercises of Tracy's major muscle groups. Marcus said that Tracy did a really good job with her therapy session this evening, even though she missed her Ritalin this afternoon. Mom, Aunt Candy, Aunt Diane & Tracy Watch The Voice This Evening ~ Mom, Aunt Diane, Aunt Candy, and Tracy watched The Voice this evening. The judges are really doing a good job this season; great chemistry and great talent. Aunt Diane Spends The Night With Us ~ Aunt Diane spent the night with Aunt Candy, Mom and Tracy this evening. It was a lot of fun! Daily OM : Penetrating The Darkness: Wisdom Of The Owl ~

Monday, May 12, 2014 ~ Mom & Uncle Johnny Go To Spinning This Morning ~ Mom and Uncle Johnny had a great Spinning class with Jenn Perotta at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club this morning. It was a hot and challenging interval ride; just what they both needed to start their week with a bang. Mom Collects A Stool Specimen For Recheck For C-Diff This Morning ~ Mom collected a stool specimen for recheck for C-Diff. She dropped it off at Broward Health North lab for analysis. Fingers crossed for a negative test result. Mom, Uncle Johnny & Aunt Candy Go To Starbucks For Lattes This Afternoon ~ Mom, Uncle Johnny and Aunt Candy went to Starbucks for lattes this afternoon. They really enjoy their Starbucks. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Manicure This Afternoon ~ Wilemene gave Tracy a manicure and painted her nails with clear polish. She does such a good job with Tracy's nails. Aunt Diane & Uncle Jeff Stop Over To Say Hi This Evening ~ Aunt Diane returned from Atlanta this afternoon and she and Jeff stopped by to say Hi! It sounded like she had a really nice visit with Guy and the girls. Sophia and Isabella are getting so grown up! Mom & Aunt Candy Cook Steaks This Evening For Dinner ~ Mom and Aunt Candy cooked steaks and mushrooms with asparagus for dinner this evening. It was really good. Mom & Aunt Candy Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ Mom, Tracy and Aunt Candy watched Dancing With The Stars this evening. The competition is getting really stiff for the remaining competitors. Daily OM : Steps To Freedom: Change What Isn't Working ~

Sunday, May 11, 2014 ~ Tracy Has The Day Off From Her Hippotherapy Session This Morning With Bit-By-Bit At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~Tracy had the day off from Hippotherapy today. Susan was still on vacation, so they have another week or so before they resume Tracy's Hippotherapy sessions. Mom Goes To The Mother's Day Hot Flow With Veronica This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a good Mother's Day Hot Flow yoga practice with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class and an amazing way to start Mother's Day! Mom, Aunt Candy, Uncle Johnny, & Darlene Take Tracy For A Walk Around Lighthouse Point This Afternoon ~ Mom, Tracy, Aunt Candy, Uncle Johnny and Darlene took a long walk around Lightouse Point this afternoon. The sun was so hot that even Tracy got a little sunburned. Mom, Aunt Candy & Tracy Watch Revenge ~ The Season Finale This Evening ~ Mom, Aunt Candy, and Tracy watched Revenge ~ The Season Finale this evening; the plot sure is thickening, and the storyline is getting pretty crazy! Daily OM : Taking The Risk: Permission To Be Real ~

Saturday, May 10, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Erika's Hot Yoga Flow This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow with Erika this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It had been a while since Mom practiced with Erika, and it was a really fun class. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a Glytone Boost facial this morning. She really does enjoy her facials. Mom & Candy Go To Nellie's Yinyasa Class This Afternoon ~ Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical and Massage therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He ranged and stretched Tracy's major muscle groups on the therapy mat, and then it was time for some trunk and head control exercises on the therapy bench. Tracy is doing such a good job during her therapy sessions. Uncle Johnny Comes Over To Spend The Night With Us ~ Aunt Candy, Tracy & Mom were excited to spend Mother's Day Eve with Uncle Johnny! He brought Alex & Ani Mom's bangle bracelets for his three sisters who are mothers. They sure do love their brother; he is really amazing. Mom, Tracy & Aunt Candy Celebrate Mass Outside By The Pool With Uncle Johnny ~ Mom, Tracy and Aunt Candy were really grateful for Uncle Johnny saying Mass outside by the pool this evening. It was so nice to have a private Mass for on the eve of Mother's Day! We offered the Mass up for all of our mothers both here and in Heaven and also Mother Earth. Mom, Aunt Candy & Uncle Johnny Get Chicken Wings & Pizza From The Sicilian Oven This Evening For Dinner ~ Mom, Aunt Candy and Uncle Johnny enjoyed pizza, salad and chicken wings from the Sicilian Oven in Lighthouse Point this evening. It was so good. Daily OM : Attract All With Hindu Mantras: From Attract All With Hindu Mantras On-line Course ~

Friday, May 9, 2014 ~ Dad Leaves Bright & Early This Morning For San Diego ~ Dad left bright and early this morning for his annual Aerospace Medical Association meeting in San Diego. Mom really wished she could go! Candy and Mom will have a good time hanging out with Tracy while Dad was gone. Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great super hot and sweaty hot yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. What a great way to start the day! Mom, Aunt Candy, & Tracy Spend The Day Outside By The Pool ~ Mom, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Candy, & Tracy spent the day outside by the pool in the beautiful sunshine. It felt so good to relax in the sunshine. Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints Today For Several Hours ~ Tracy has been doing a good job wearing her wrist splints this week. She has tolerated several hours at a time, which is good for her range of motion and joint preservation. Mom, Aunt Candy, & Tracy Watch Bridesmaids & Hawaii Five-O This Evening ~ Mom, Aunt Candy, and Tracy watched Bridesmaids & Hawaii Five-O this evening. Daily OM : Experiencing Nature By Night: Moon Gardens ~

Thursday, May 8, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Spinning With Jenn At Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club This Morning ~ Mom had a great Spinning class with Jenn this morning at the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club. She is really enjoying being back at Spinning! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy had a good Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. He worked with Tracy on trunk and head control on the peanut therapy ball in front of the mirror. Tracy is really working hard, and making some incremental improvements. Then Marcus and Wilmene transfer Tracy to her bed where he goes through intensive passive range of motion exercises. Marcus is noting an increase range of motion post-botox treatment, especially in Tracy's pectorals, biceps, and wrists. Aunt Candy Arrives From Manchester, NH This Afternoon ~ Mom was happy to have Candy visiting this week to help her with Tracy while Dad is in San Diego at the Aerospace Medical Association's annual meeting. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For Several Hours Today ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for several hours today. She is aleady feeling the positive effects of the Botox. Mom & Dad Spend The Evening Buying Another New VW Beetle Convertible ~ Mom was so happy to have another denim blue beetle convertible just like her one that was totaled. She was surprised that Andre was able to find another one with a tan top; this one came with Monster mats and chrome exhaust pipes. Mom, Dad, & Aunt Candy Order From Bonefish Mac's This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Aunt Candy enjoyed dinner from Bonefish Mac's this evening. Daily OM : A Magical Potion: Morning Dew ~

Wednesday, May 7, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Flow Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed; hot, challenging, and steamy! Tracy Finishes Her Last Dose Of Flagyl This Afternoon ~ Tracy finished her last dose of Flagyl 500 mgs TID this afternoon, completing a 10-day prescription. We will recheck her stool specimen in a few days; hoping that the results are negative. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Nashville This Evening ~ Mom is really enjoying the show: Nashville! Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch American Idol This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched American Idol this evening. They are so excited to hear that Alex from Mt. Vernon, New Hampshire made the Finals! She also is pulling for Jena & Caleb! Daily OM : Present In The Progression : Letting Life Unfold ~

Tuesday, May 6, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Caprice's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At The Barkan Method In Fort Lauderdale ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice with Caprice this morning at The Barkan Method Hot Yoga Studio in Ft. Lauderdale. She was subbing for Jimmy while he is away in Budapest, doing a teacher training. The heat and humidity was amazing, and the energy was great. Mom Brings Back The Yoga Sutras To Barkan Hot Yoga Studio ~ Mom brought back the repaired Yoga Sutras to the Barkan Hot Yoga Studio this morning. It looks great back on the wall again. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Wilmene transferred Tracy to the therapy bench so Tracy could work on trunk and head control. Tracy did a good job and worked very hard. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to her bed where Marcus performed passive range of motion exercises of Tracy's major muscle groups. Marcus said that Tracy did a really good job with her therapy session this evening, even though she missed her Ritalin this afternoon. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch The Voice This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched The Voice this evening. The judges are really doing a good job this season; great chemistry and great talent. Daily OM : As The Earth Allows The Rain: Sitting With Feelings ~

Monday, May 5, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Spinning This Morning ~ Mom had a great Spinning class with Jenn Perotta at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club this morning. It was a hot and challenging interval ride; just what she really needed after a stressful weekend. Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Flow This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Flow practice with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point this afternoon. It was hot and humid, and very challenging; just the way she likes it. Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Wilmene shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does such a good job with Tracy's spa treatments, and Tracy really enjoys her spa days. Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints For Four Hours Today ~ Tracy is doing a good job wearing her wrist splints during the day. She tolerates them for four hours at a time, without any marks from pressure. Daily OM : No Wrong Response: Experiences Shapes Your Reactions ~

Sunday, May 4, 2014 ~ Tracy Has The Day Off From Her Hippotherapy Session This Morning At Bit-By-Bit At Sand & Spurs In Pompano Beach ~Tracy had the day off from Hippotherapy today. Susan was still on vacation, so they have another week or so before they resume Tracy's Hippotherapy sessions. Mom Goes To Hot Zen Flow With Keri This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a good hot Zen flow this morning with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Mom, Tracy & Dad Go To St. Ambrose Catholic Church For 6 PM Mass This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy went to St. Ambrose Catholic Church for 6 PM Mass this evening. It was a really nice Mass. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Revenge & Once Upon A Time This Evening ~ Mom, Dad and Tracy watched Revenge & Once Upon A Time this evening; two of their favorite shows! Both shows are getting a little complicated and really weird. Daily OM : Divine Feminine Force: Shakti ~

Saturday, May 3, 2014 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Ross's Bikram Hot 26+ Yoga Practice This Morning At Bikram Of Boca Raton ~ Mom & Dad enjoyed Ross's Bikram Hot 26+ Yoga practice at Bikram of Boca Raton. This was Mom and Dad's first time trying this advanced sequence. It was a lot of fun to try some of the new poses. They weren't actually new to Mom, she had practiced them in her advanced Barkan training in Costa Rica. Bikram is a great compliment with Vinyasa, and allows for healing and holding the postures. Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical and Massage therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He ranged and stretched Tracy's major muscle groups on the therapy mat, and then it was time for some trunk and head control exercises on the therapy bench. Tracy is doing such a good job during her therapy sessions. Mom, Dad & Tracy Meet Uncle Johnny, Aunt Diane, Chip, Eileen, & Guy At Cafe Maxx In Pompano Beach For Aunt Diane's Surprise Dinner ~ Everyone had a fun time at Cafe Maxx for Aunt Diane's surprise birthday dinner. She was so surprised to have Guy there from Atlanta. Uncle Johnny brought a strawberry and whipped cream cake and there were Happy Birthday balloons and a banner in the private room. Daily OM : Getting Him Off Your Mind In 28 Days: From Getting Him Off Your Mind In 28 Days On-line Course ~

Friday, May 2, 2014 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great super hot and sweaty hot yoga practice this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. After class, Mom felt like she was havng a nervous breakdown. Yoga is sure good to purge out all the negative feelings. Mom Drives To Lake Worth For Her Hair Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom drove to Lake Worth for her monthly hair appointment with Kerri at the Hairnet. It is pretty easy now that she is letting her hair grow long. All she needed was root colot and bangs trimmed. Tracy Wears Her Wrist Splints Today For Several Hours ~ Tracy has been doing a good job wearing her wrist splints this week. She has tolerated several hours at a time, which is good for her range of motion and joint preservation. Mom & Dad Go To The Nauti Dawg For Dinner This Evening ~ Mom and Dad headed to HThe Nauti Dawg in Lighthouse Point for dinner this evening. They both needed a break after such a stressful week. It was a beautiful evening with a packed house. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Hawaii Five-O This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Hawaii Five-O and some of their other favorite shows that they recorded this week. Daily OM : Begetting Change: Same Choices, Same Results ~

Thursday, May 1, 2014 ~ Mom Skips Spinning & Goes To Hot Yoga With Kate This Morning ~ Mom's neck and ribs were feeling a little sore so she decided to go to Hot Yoga with Kate in place of Spinning this morning. It was just what she needed after all that had happened to her yesterday. She will most likely feel sore for a few days. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy had a good Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening. He worked with Tracy on trunk and head control on the peanut therapy ball in front of the mirror. Tracy is really working hard, and making some incremental improvements. Then Marcus and Wilmene transfer Tracy to her bed where he goes through intensive passive range of motion exercises. Marcus is noting an increase range of motion post-botox treatment, especially in Tracy's pectorals, biceps, and wrists. Tracy Wears Her Resting Hand Splints For Several Hours Today ~ Tracy wore her resting hand splints for several hours today. She is aleady feeling the positive effects of the Botox. Mom Spent The Day Dealing With The Insurance Company ~ Mom spent the day completing all the paperwork necessary after a car accident. She still can't believe this happened to her, and is both sad and grateful! Daily OM : Fellowship With A Purpose: Starting A Group ~