Sunday, October 31st, 2010 ~ Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy This Afternoon With Breezy At Bit-By-Bit In Parkland ~ Tracy had the BEST Hippotherapy session with Susan and Breezy this afternoon at Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Parkland. She sat up tall and worked on head control on Breezy. Way to go Tracy! Mom Completes Her Phone Calls This Afternoon ~ Mom finished her phone calls for Chip this afternoon. Nana Comes Over To Spend The Day With Us This Afternoon ~ Nana came over this afternoon to spend the day with us. Uncle Johnny Says Mass For The Family This Afternoon ~ Uncle Johnny said Mass for our family this afternoon. Chip and Eileen, the Dorregos, and the campaign team joined us. It was so nice. Dad and Mom Make Tilapia & Tortelini This Evening ~ Dad and Mom made a delicious dinner this evening. Everyone Enjoys Seeing The Trick-Or-Treaters This Evening ~ The Trick-or-Treaters were dressed so cutely! It was a lot of fun to see all the little ones come to the door for their treat! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Walking With Awareness: Mindful Walking ~

Saturday, October 30th, 2010 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy her Saturday morning Spa Day facial this morning. She loves to be pampered. Mom & Dad Go To The Bass Pro Shop: Outdoor World To Practice Shooting ~ It was Mom's first time shooting a pistol and she really had fun at Outdoor World. She was able to hit the bullseye on numerous attempts. It was a lot of fun! Mom Changes Tracy's Vita Veta To Straight Water Today ~ Mom decided to use pure water with Tracy's Vita Veta today. We will see if this helps to eliminate her reflux issues. Mom Makes Phone Calls For Chip This Afternoon ~ Mom made phone calls in her precinct for Chip this afternoon. The countdown until the election begins! Mom Goes To Halloween Yoga This Evening ~ Mom had a great time this evening at the Halloween Yoga Class, where Diane guided the class in the dark with glow lights. It was a lot of fun and a great workout! Tracy, Mom, Dad, Luca, Luna, & Lola Go For A Walk Around The Neighborhood ~ Everyone enjoyed a walk around the neighborhood this evening. The Halloween decorations are so cute in our neighborhood! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Under The Hood: Importance Of Looking Deeper ~

Friday, October 29th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Pilates: Circuit Class With Christine At Wellness & Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuir class with Christine bright and early this morning. She really works you to the core! Amazing! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to work with Tracy on Physical Therapy this afternoon. He and Tania transferred Tracy to her therapy bench to work on head and trunk control. She worked really hard and did such a good job controlling her head and trunk. Dad & Mom Go To The Hillboro Club For A Meet & Greet With Chip ~ Mom and Dad had a nice evening at the Hillsboro Club at a meet and greet with Chip. It was a beautiful evening out in the garden! Mom & Tracy Watch Smallville With Dad This Evening ~ Tracy and Dad watched Smallville this evening. It is the show's final season and one of Dad's favorite shows! It's beginning to grow on Mom too! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Shifting Roles : Supporting Your Spouse ~

Thursday, October 28th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Kate This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Kate this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. She is such a good instructor! Mom loves her classes. She does many unique and different poses! Jodi Cancels Speech Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon: She Has A Migraine ~ Jodi canceled Tracy's Speech Therapy this afternoon due to a migrain headache. She plans to come this Sunday at 3 PM. Tania Cuts Tracy's Papaya Juice With Half Water In Her Vita Veta ~ Tania decided to cut Tracy's Papaya juice with water to help decrease her reflux. We'll monitor how this affects her reflux. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Growing Pains : Difficult Times

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom enjoyed her Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning. She is an awesome instructor! It was a very challenging class! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Tania transferred Tracy to the therapy bench in front of the mirror, to work on head and trunk control. She did a great job picking up her head in front of the mirror. She is working so hard and making great progress! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Life As It Is: Making Life Work For You ~

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 ~ Happy Birthday Aunt Candy & Tania ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kelly ~ Mom had a great practice this morning with Kelly at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Tania Go To Miami For Tracy's Botox Appointment With Dr. Rubin ~ Dr. Rubin injected Tracy's Sternocleidomastoids, pectorals, and several muscles in Tracy's wrists with Botox this afternoon. Tracy was very vocal, alert and even laughed some. Dr. Rubin was very surprised at her level of awareness and eye contact. We have an appointment to return to the Spasticity clinic on Wednesday, December 1st for reevaluation. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy enjoyed watching Dancing With The Stars: The Results this evening. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Parenthood This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching Mom's favorite show: Parenthood this evening. It is such a great show! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Not Alone In The Dark: Looking At What We Don't Want To See ~

Monday, October 25th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion With Diane This Morning ~ Mom had a really good Hot Yoga session with Diane this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. Diane teaches a killer class! She is a great motivator! Tracy Is Sleepy Today ~ Tracy seemed a little sleepy this morning! Must be recovering from a busy weekend. Tania Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Tania shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does an awesome job! Mom & Dad Get A Much Needed Massage This Evening ~ Mom and Dad got a much needed massage from Fred this evening. He is an awesome massage therapist. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars this evening. They are pulling for Jennifer and Derek and Bristol and Mark! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Create Time For Self-Compassion: Being Gentle With Ourselves ~

Sunday, October 24th, 2010 ~ Tracy Does Not Have Hippotherapy This Afternoon: She Gets A Well-Deserved Break From Hippotherapy ~ Tracy had a break from Hippotherapy this afternoon. She has been working so hard during her sessions and sure does deserve a day off! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch NFL Football This Afternoon ~ Everyone enjoyed watching football this afternoon. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Desperate Housewives And Brothers & Sisters This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed their favorite shows this evening! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Language Of The Soul : The Paradox Of Spirit ~

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 ~ Mom Skips Hot Yoga This Morning To Get Tracy Ready For The Halloween Horse Show ~ Mom skipped Hot Yoga this morning to get Tracy ready for the Halloween Horse Show at Bit-By-Bit in Pompano. Tracy is dressing up as a belly dancer, and looks so adorable. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy her Saturday morning Spa Day facial this morning. She loves to be pampered. Tracy Rides Gypsy At The Halloween Horse Show This Afternoon ~ Tracy led the halftime Halloween Costume Contest this afternoon. She did an awesome job, sitting up tall on Gypsy and holding her head up the entire time. She was awarded the Good Citizen Ambassador Award from Bit-By-Bit! Great job Tracy! Aunt Diane & Mom Go Door To Door In Bayview With Chip Brochures This Afternoon ~ Aunt Diane and Mom walked door to door around Bayview distributing brochures for Chip's campaign this afternoon. They met a lot of nice people. Aunt Diane & Mom Bring All Three Dogs To The Doggie Park For Chip's Doggie Event ~ Aunt Diane and Mom brought all three doggies to the Pompano Doggie Park this afternoon. It was their first time at the doggie park, and they had so much fun playing with all the other dogs. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch College Football And Have Bonefish Mac's This Evening: Geaux Tigers ~ Everyone enjoyed Bonefish Mac's while watching College Football this evening. Too bad the LSU Tigers lost to Auburn University. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Being Clear About Desires: Getting What We Want ~

Friday, October 22nd, 2010 ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMAW! ~ Mom Goes To Pilates: Circuit Class With Christine At Wellness & Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuir class with Christine bright and early this morning. She really works you to the core! Amazing! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to work with Tracy on Physical Therapy this afternoon. He and Tania transferred Tracy to her therapy bench to work on head and trunk control. She worked really hard and did such a good job controlling her head and trunk. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Manicure This Afternoon ~ Wilmene gave Tracy a manicure this afternoon. She picked the prettiest pink glitter! Tracy & Mom Watch Smallville With Dad This Evening ~ Tracy and Dad watched Smallville this evening. It is the show's final season and one of Dad's favorite shows! It's beginning to grow on Mom too! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Opening To Understanding : Willingness To Feel ~

Thursday, October 21st, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Kate This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Kate this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. She is such a good instructor! Mom loves her classes. She does many unique and different poses! Jodi Comes To Do Speech Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Jodi came by to do Speech Therapy with Tracy. She spent some time with Tracy on the Dynavox, instructing Tracy to hit the switch with her head control. She is timing the interval from when she gives Tracy the command until she hits the switch. It seems as though she has an average delay of about 13 to 15 seconds. Next, Jodi worked on oral motor skills with the Nuk brush and the Z-Vibe. Jodi uses iced Lemon and Glycerin squabs to encourage Tracy to swallow. She is trying so hard to swallow. We will continue to work on this. Mom Picks Up The Cookie Bags From Publix ~ Mom went to the Publix Bakery to pick up the horse-shaped cookies for the Halloween Horse Show this weekend to raise money for Bit-By-Bit. It is going to be such a fun day! Hope the turnout it great! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Worth The Time : Meditating More When Our Plates Are Full ~

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom enjoyed her Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning. She is an awesome instructor! It was a very challenging class! Wilmene Feeds Tracy 2 Ounces Of Activia Yogurt This Afternoon ~ Tracy did a good job swallowing 2 ounces of Activia yogurt this afternoon. She is moving her tongue and swallowing well. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Tania transferred Tracy to the therapy bench in front of the mirror, to work on head and trunk control. She did a great job picking up her head in front of the mirror. She is working so hard and making great progress! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Shifting The Mood: Attitude Follows Perspective ~

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 ~ Happy Birthday Cousin Eileen ~ Mom Misses Hot Yoga This Morning & Takes Luna & Lola To Their Vet Appointment ~ Mom took Luna and Lola to the vet today to check on Luna's left front paw and her red eyes. Dr. Phillips gave Mom some antibiotic ointment for Luna's eyes and some Rimadyl for her left paw. She is limping a little and the vet thinks she may have stepped on a sticky burr. Dr. Phillips checked out Lola and confirmed that she is not too skinny. She weighs 42 pounds which is her ideal weight. Mom & Dad Add Another 10 mg Domperidone To Tracy's Meds ~ Tracy has been suffering from reflux, even after Mom eliminated all juices except Papaya from her Vita Veta. Dad decided that we needed to add another 10 mg Domperidone to Tracy's daily medications. She is now taking a total of 60 mgs of Domperidone per day. Let's hope this addititonal medication will help to reduce Tracy's reflux. Tracy Gets Her Hair Highlighted By Kerri This Morning ~ Kerri came to highlight and trim Tracy's hair this morning. She does a great job and her hair looks beautiful! Mom & Aunt Diane Go To Wave Signs At Commerical & Federal Highway This Afternoon For Chip's Campaign ~ Mom and Aunt Diane met Cousins Chip and Eileen and some friends and waved Chip's signs at a busy intersection in Ft. Lauderdale. It was fun and they got a lot of honks! Vote for Chip! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy enjoyed watching Dancing With The Stars: The Results this evening. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Parenthood This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching Mom's favorite show: Parenthood this evening. It is such a great show! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: No Going Back: Every Step Is Forward ~

Monday, October 18th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion With Diane This Morning ~ Mom had a really good Hot Yoga session with Diane this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. Diane teaches a killer class! Tania Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Tania shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does an awesome job! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars this evening. They are pulling for Jennifer and Derek and Bristol and Mark! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Setting A Limit To Sit With Emotions : How Long ~

Sunday, October 17th, 2010 ~ Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy This Afternoon With Breezy At Bit-By-Bit In Parkland ~ Tracy had the BEST Hippotherapy session with Susan and Breezy this afternoon at Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Parkland. She sat up tall and worked on head control on Breezy. Way to go Tracy! Aunt Diane & Mom Go Knocking On Doors In Bayview This Afternoon ~ Dad hung out with Tracy watching football while Aunt Diane and Mom went knocking on doors for Cousin Chip's campaign in Bayview this afternoon. It was really fun and they met a lot of nice people. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Desperate Housewives And Brothers & Sisters This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed their favorite shows this evening! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: You Are Beautiful: Seeing Ourselves ~

Saturday, October 16th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning At 8:30 AM ~ Mom went to 8:30 AM Hot Yoga with Keri at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. She taught a great class! She is a great instructor and does a lot of preparation for her classes! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy her Saturday morning Spa Day facial this morning. She loves to be pampered. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch College Football This Evening: Geaux Tigers ~ Everyone enjoyed watching College Football this evening. Thank goodness the LSU Tigers beat McNeese State! Too bad Boston College lost to Florida State! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Turn It Around: Laboring Under A Label ~

Friday, October 15th, 2010 ~ Mamaw Returns To Louisiana This Morning ~ Everyone was sad to see Mamaw leave this morning. She had a nice relaxing visit with everyone. Mom Goes To Get Her Blood Drawn This Morning ~ Mom went to get her blood drawn this morning at Quest Lab. Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga ~ Mom made it to Hot Yoga in time for Veronica's class. It was just what she needed. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to work with Tracy on Physical Therapy this afternoon. He stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups on the massage table and did passage range of motion on her major extremities. She was very gitty and seemed to enjoy her stretching session. Tracy Watches Smallville With Dad This Evening ~ Tracy and Dad watched Smallville this evening. It is the show's final season and one of Dad's favorite show! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Gathering Our Straying Thoughts : Center Ourselves ~

Thursday, October 14th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga With Kate This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Kate this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. She is such a good instructor! Mom loves her classes. Tracy Sleeps In Her Wheel Chair Until 4 PM ~ Tracy slept in her wheel chair until 4 PM this afternoon. She is catching up on her beauty sleep. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Healing Our Bodies : Touch ~

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom enjoyed her Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning. She is an awesome instructor! Mom Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Mom canceled Tracy's Physical Therapy this evening because Tracy was not feeling well. She was sleepy most of the day, and was very emotional, crying & sobbing. Tania Massages Tracy's Hands, Feet, & Head This Afternoon ~ Tania massaged Tracy's feet, hands, and head this afternoon. She loves when Tania massages her head. Nana & Uncle Johnny Come Over For Chinese Foos This Evening ~ Nana and Uncle Johnny came over this evening for Chinese food. It was all so delicious, and everyone had a nice evening. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Miracles In Every Day: Joy Always ~

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kelly At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class with Kelly this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. She is such a great instructor. It was a great class. Tracy Was "Knocked Out" In Her Chair For Three Hours This Afternoon ~ Tracy was sound asleep in her wheel chair for three hours from 12:30 to 3:30 this afternoon. She was pretty wiped out! Dad Grills Ribeyes This Evening ~ Dad grilled some delicious ribeyes this evening for dinner. They were cooked perfectly! Mom, Dad, Mamaw & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy enjoyed watching Dancing With The Stars: The Results this evening. Mom, Dad, Mamaw & Tracy Watch NCIS & NCIS LA This Evening ~ Mamaw's favorite shows are NCIS & NCIS LA! It was fun watching these shows with Mamaw! Mom, Dad, Mamaw & Tracy Watch Parenthood This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching Mom's favorite show: Parenthood this evening. It is such a great show! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Sharing The Full Story: Calling On Friends ~

Monday, October 11th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion With Diane This Morning ~ Mom had a really good Hot Yoga session with Diane this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. Diane is such a challenging instructor and Mom really enjoys her class. Mom Goes To Her Doctor's Appointment For Her 6 Month Physical ~ Mom went to Dr. Qureshi for her six month physical. She needs to get some fasting blood work done this Friday. Mom, Dad, Mamaw & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars this evening. They are pulling for Jennifer and Derek and Bristol and Mark! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Setting A Limit To Sit With Emotions : How Long ~

Sunday, October 10th, 2010 ~ Tracy Does Not Have Hippotherapy This Afternoon With Breezy At Bit-By-Bit In Parkland ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy session was canceled this afternoon because Susan was out of town. Dad, Vincent, & Brett Return From Gainesville This Afternoon ~ The guys returned home from Gainesville around 1 PM. They had a great time and were so happy that they won the game. Uncle Johnny Says Mass For Everyone This Evening ~ Uncle Johnny said Mass for the family this evening. It was really a nice ceremony. Nana, Uncle Johnny, Diane, Jeff, & Chip Come Over For Dinner This Evening ~ Jenny and Mom cooked Shrimp and Corn Chowder this evening for dinner. Everyone enjoyed Shrimp and Corn chowder this evening. Jenny taught Mom how to make it. It was really good. Mamaw had a great idea to add tortellini to the chowder and it was really good! After dinner, Mom had a sugar-free cake for Mamaw's birthday! She really loved the buck and leopard purse! It looks just like her! Dad Takes Jenny, Vincent, & Brett To The Airport This Evening ~ Dad took the gang to the Miami airport this evening for their late flight back to Louisiana. It was a fun weekend, and everyone had a good time. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: You Are Beautiful: Seeing Ourselves ~

Saturday, October 9th, 2010 ~ Mom & Jenny Go To Hot Yoga With Jessica This Morning At 10 AM ~ Mom and Jenny went to 10:15 AM Hot Yoga with Jessica at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was a very challenging class as usual. She always teaches a great class! Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy her Saturday morning Spa Day facial this morning. She loves to be pampered. Jodi Comes To Do Speech Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Tracy was very awake and aleert during her Speech Therapy session this afternoon. It is so great to have Jodi working with Tracy again. She brought the Dynavox and we hooked up Tracy's switch and speaker to it. It was great to see Tracy hitting the switch on command. She did a great job! Next, Jodi worked on oral motor exercises. She put some Nutella on her z-vibe and Tracy had several swallows. Jodi took the Dynavox home to add some new material. Mom, Jenny, Mamaw, & Tracy Watch College Football This Evening: Geaux Tigers ~ Everyone enjoyed watching College Football this evening. Thank goodness the LSU Tigers beat Florida! It was a very exciting game. Even the doggies were dressed up in LSU attire! Mamaw treated everyone to Bonefish Mac's! It was really good! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Undistracted Energy: Pure Thoughts ~

Friday, October 8th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Pilates: Circuit Class With Christine At Wellness & Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Pilates Tower class with Christine bright and early this morning. She really works you to the core! Amazing! Emil & Mom Go Grocery Shopping At Publix ~ Mom and Emil went to Publix to get groceries for the weekend guests: Mamaw, Jenny, Vincent, and Brett arrive this evening. It's guys' weekend: Dad, Vincent, and Brett are going to Gainesville for the LSU vs Florida game on Saturday. They are planning on meeting their good friend Boo and his son Mike, along with friends and cousins from Louisiana. It should be a fun weekend. The girls are planning on hanging out and watching the game Tracy Was A Little Sleepy Today ~ Tracy snoozed most of the morning and some of the afternoon in her chair today. She is feeling a little under the weather. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to work with Tracy on Physical Therapy this afternoon. He did lower limb mobilizations while Tracy was in the wheel chair. Then he and Tania transferred Tracy onto the therapy bench for trunk and head control exercises. Emil Cooks A Delicious Dinner Of Fresh Vegetables & Angel Hair Pasta This Evening ~ Emil cooked a delicious dinner of fresh vegetables and angel hair pasta this evening. It was really good, and there was plenty to go around to all of the guests who arrived this evening. Mamaw, Jenny, Vince, & Cousin Brett Arrive This Evening From Louisiana ~ Everyone arrived this evening in two shifts from Louisiana. Dad ended up making two trips to and from Miami. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Now Is The Time : Bloom Where You Are Planted ~

Thursday, October 7th, 2010 ~ Mom & Emil Go To Hot Yoga With Kate This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom & Emil had a great Hot Yoga practice with Kate this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga. She is such a good instructor! Mom loves her classes. The room has been so hot and humid lately! It is unbelievable how much hotter it is with the increase in humidity. The Legion Of Mary Representatives (aka "Church Ladies) Come To Visit Tracy Today ~ Diane and Virginia visited Tracy this afternoon and brought delicious cookies and brownies. They said a prayer with Tracy. Tracy really enjoys their visits. Dad Arrives Home From Dallas This Evening ~ Dad arrived home from his trip to Dallas this evening. Everyone was so happy to have him home after a long week away! Everyone Is Looking Forward To Mamaw's Arrival Tomorrow ~ Everyone is excited about Mamaw's visit. She arrives tomorrow and will be spending a week with us! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Offering Our Gifts : Community Responsibility ~

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning ~ Mom enjoyed her Hot Yoga practice with Keri this morning. She is an awesome instructor! Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Tania transferred Tracy to the therapy bench in front of the mirror, to work on head and trunk control. She did a great job picking up her head in front of the mirror. She is working so hard. Emil Arrives This Afternoon ~ Emil arrived this afternoon for a visit. It is so great to see him! He gave Tracy a massage in her bed this evening. Tracy always loves her massages by Emil! Mom Goes To The Bit-By-Bit Board Of Directors Meeting This Evening ~ Mom went to the Bit-By-Bit Board of Directors Meeting this evening at the Pompano Public Works conference room. She had to leave early since Dad is still in Dallas until tomorrow. Aunt Diane Comes To Spend The Night With Tracy & Mom ~ Aunt Diane came by to stay with Tracy and Mom this evening. Mom Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future!Yoga! Daily OM : Ready For Change: Declaring Our Intentions ~

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Kelly At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class with Kelly this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. She is such a great instructor. It was a great class. She was feeling a little sore. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Dee This Evening ~ Tracy had Physical Therapy with Dee this evening. He stretched, ranged and massaged Tracy's major muscle groups and then he and Tania got Tracy positioned on the therapy bench for trunk and head strengthening exercises. Mom, Kim, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results This Evening ~ Mom, Kim, & Tracy enjoyed watching Dancing With The Stars: The Results this evening. Dad Leaves For Dallas Today ~ Dad went to Dallas today for a meeting and will be back on Thursday. Kim is staying with Mom and Tracy. Mom, Kim, & Tracy Watch Parenthood This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching Mom's favorite show: Parenthood this evening. It is such a great show! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Kindness: Living The Ideal ~

Monday, October 4th, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Fusion With Diane This Morning ~ Mom had a really good Hot Yoga session with Diane this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. Diane came back from her yoga workshop in New York full speed ahead. She is a dynamo! Tracy Has A Dentist Appointment This Afternoon At The Special Needs Clinic At Nova Southeastern University in Davie ~ Tracy had a new dental resident at the Special Needs Clinic at Nova Southeastern University Dental School in Davie. They do such a good job with cleaning Tracy's teeth! She got a great report! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars this evening. They are pulling for Jennifer and Derek and Bristol and Mark! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Brothers & Sisters This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy watched this week's episode of Brothers & Sisters. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Culling Out The Weeds: Mind Over Matter ~

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 ~ Mom Joins The Elect Chip Team At The 2010 Dunn's Run This Morning ~ Dad stayed with Tracy while Mom joined the "Elect Chip" team for the Dunn's Run & 5 K Walk for the Boys & Girls Club. They all wore Elect Chip's tee shirts and had a fun time. Tracy Goes To Hippotherapy This Afternoon With Breezy At Bit-By-Bit In Parkland ~ Tracy had the BEST Hippotherapy session to date with Breezy and Susan at Hippotherapy this morning at Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Parkland. She sat up tall and worked very hard at holding her head up. She is doing such a good job with her therapy sessions. Great job Tracy. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Go To 6 PM Mass This Evening ~ It had been a while since Mom, Dad, and Tracy made it to Mass at St. Paul's in Lighthouse Point. It was great to be back at Mass! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch NFL Football This Evening ~ Everyone enjoyed watching NFL football this evening. Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Looking Deeply: The Good In All ~

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning At 8 AM ~ Mom went to 8 AM Hot Yoga with Susanna at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. She taught a great class! She has such a soothing voice and a beautiful practice. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Wilmene gave Tracy her Saturday morning Spa Day facial this morning. She loves to be pampered. Mom Goes To The Scholarship Committee Meeting For Bit-By-Bit ~ Mom went to the Scholarship Committee meeting for Bit-By-Bit this morning. Jodi Comes To Do Speech Therapy With Tracy This Morning ~ It was so great to have Jodi working with Tracy again this morning. She brought the Dynavox and we hooked up Tracy's switch and speaker to it. It was great to see Tracy hitting the switch after such a long time. She did a great job! She spent the second half of her ninety minute session working on oral motor skills. She gave Tracy a smidgeon of Nutella, one of Tracy's favorite things, on her Zvibe spoon. Tracy had several good swallows which made Jodi very happy. We will continue to work on Tracy's swallowing throughout the week. Mom and Jodi discussed Tracy's Speech Therapy goals, and the plan is for Jodi to work with Tracy on Saturdays. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch College Football This Afternoon: Geaux Tigers ~ Everyone enjoyed watching College Football this afternoon. Thank goodness the LSU Tigers beat Tennessee! What a wild finish! Amazing! Mom loves it when she can wite out and do it again! Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: What We See: Judging Others ~

Friday, October 1st, 2010 ~ Mom Goes To Pilates: Tower Class With Christine At Wellness & Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Pilates Tower class with Christine bright and early this morning. She really works you to the core! Amazing! Tracy Was A Little Sleepy Today ~ Tracy snoozed most of the morning and some of the afternoon in her chair today. She is feeling a little under the weather. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Marcus came to work with Tracy on Physical Therapy this afternoon. He stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups on her massage table, and commented that Tracy's shoulder is feeling a lot better today. She seemed to enjoy her stretching session. Tracy Watches Smallville With Dad This Evening ~ Tracy and Dad watched Smallville this evening. It is the show's final season and one of Dad's favorite shows/ Tracy Has Been Eating Yogurt & Moving Her Tongue Alot Lately ~ Tracy has been moving her tongue, and Wilmene and Tania have been feeding her 2 to 4 ounces of Activia yogurt about 3 to 4 times a week. She has been a lot more alert, and is sticking out her tongue on command as well. Tracy has also been laughing appropriately, especially at Mom's corny jokes. This is a very slow process, and is very inconsistent! Please pray that she continues to progress and that she can get her G-tube out some day in the future! Daily OM: Now Is The Time : Bloom Where You Are Planted ~