Friday, November 4th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Christine's Pilates Circuit Class This Morning At Wellness In Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuit class with Christine this morning at Wellness In Motion Pilates Studio. She worked us pretty hard! She is a challenging Pilates instructor and Mom is always sore for days after her class. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Morning In Boca Raton ~ Dad really enjoys his Bikram Yoga practice, at Bikram College of India in Boca Raton. He loves it hot and humid too! Tracy Eats Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal With Bananas For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Bananas with 8 ounces of Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. She ate it in about 40 minutes this morning. Mom, Dad, Darlene & Tracy Go To Nova Southeastern University Dental School For Her Dental Cleaning This Afternoon ~ Tracy had her six-month dental check-up and cleaning this afternoon at the NSU Dental School in Davie. Tracy had a fourth year dental student named Elodie clean her teeth. Mom assisted Elodie as the dental assistant, manning the suction. They all were in awe of how clean and shiny Tracy's teeth are. The girls are doing a great job with Tracy's dental hygiene. Darlene Feeds Tracy Meat Loaf For Dinner This Evening ~ Tracy ate Hormel's Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy for dinner this evening. She really enjoys the various Hormel dishes. She ate it in about twenty-eight minutes! Daily OM: Running Away Versus Moving Forward: Facing Problems

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Yoga practice with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is such a kindred spirit and Mom adores her classes! Wilmene Feeds Tracy Cheddar Cheese Grits For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Darlene fed Tracy Cheddar Cheese Grits this morning for breakfast. She finished it off with 8 ounces of Ensure Plus in about 45 minutes. Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon At Imperial Point Medical Center In Bayview ~Tracy had Speech Therapy with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview. Teresa spent the majority of the session working with Tracy on chewing shrimp, steamed carrots, French Fries, mini pizzas and various other appetizers with a variety of dips and sauces. She is chewing, moving the food with her tongue, and swallowing pretty well. Some of the food gets hung up on the roof of her mouth, so we will continue practicing. Great job Tracy. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Amy's Ravioli Bowl For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy about six ounces of Amy's Cheese Ravioli Bowl for lunch today. She also ate the remaining three ounces of Garden Veggie Eggs With Shrimp for lunch too. Darlene Feeds Tracy The Remaining 6 Ounces Of Amy's Ravioli Bowl For Dinner This Evening ~ Darlene fed Tracy the remaining 6 ounces of Amy's Cheese Ravioli Bowl for dinner this evening. Tracy ate it in about 30 minutes. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Grey's Anatomy & Prvate Practice this evening. Daily OM : The Time Of Your Life: Learning To Slow Down

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 ~ Tracy Eats Mashed Banana With Peanut Butter & Pureed Fruit For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy ate a mashed banana and peanut butter with pureed fruit with her Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. She ate in all in about 20 minutes She is definitely happy to have something new for breakfast, as demonostrated by how fast she ate it! Mom Goes To 9 AM Hot Yoga With Keri At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class with Keri this morning. The new 75 minute class was a perfect combination of twists and turns, a great detoxing flow. Mom Meets Nana & Nadesha At The Podiatrist This Afternoon ~ Mom met Nana and Nadesha for Nana's appointment with the podiatrist this afternoon. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Garden Veggie Eggs With Shrimp & Pasta Lentil Bolognese For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 12 ounces of Garden Veggie Eggs with shrimp and Pasta Lentil Bolognese for lunch this afternoon. She drank about 4 ounces of Starbucks Mocha Frappucino with her lunch. She is doing a good job eating, swallowing, and drinking. Marcus Comes To Do Physcial Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He began by performing Passive Range Of Motion exercises and stretching in the chair. Then he and Darlene got Tracy on to the peanut ball and Marcus worked with Tracy's trunk and head control. Tracy did a great job this evening, and worked hard to hold up her head while seated on the peanut ball. Darlene Feeds Tracy Hormel's Chicken Breast With Mashed Potatoes & Gravy For Dinner This Evening ~ Darlene fed Tracy 12 ounces of Hormel's Chicken Breast with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy for dinner this evening. She really likes Hormel dinners, eating them very quickly. Mom & Dad Watch The New Hot Series: Revenge This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the new hit series: Revenge this evening. It takes place in South Hampton, which looks like and amazing place. Daily OM : Finding Freedom In No: Yes People ~

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 ~ Wilmene Feeds Tracy 12 Ounces Of Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy ate 12 ounces of Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal with her Ensure Plus. Mom is trying to find some new and unique recipes because Tracy is getting a little bored with the same old menu over and over again. She is doing a good job eating and drinking. Tracy Does Not Have Speech Therapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy does not have Speech Therapy with Teresa today. She has her Botox appointment with Dr. Rubin this afternoon at the University Of Miami Medical Center. Tracy Has Her Botox Appointment With Dr. Rubin At University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine This Afternoon ~Tracy had her quarterly appointment with Dr. Rubin for her Botox injections. She got so many injections that Mom lost count! Dr. Rubin injected Tracy's thumb abductors, her wrist extensor, her pectorals, and her lumbucles. She is such a trooper; by far the most courageous person we know. Mom Feeds Tracy An Ensure Plus In Her G-Tube This Evening ~ Tracy was so tired and worn out after her trip to Miami that Mom and Dad put her in bed and gave her two Extra Strength Tylenols. She then fed Tracy a bottle of Ensure in her G-tube. Mom & Dad Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Dancing With The Stars: The Results this evening. Now David Arquette is histroy! Five more to go! Daily OM : Experiences We Don't Understand: Hidden Gems ~

Monday, October 31st, 2011 ~ Happy Halloween! ~ Wilmene & Darlene Feed Tracy Cheese & Chives Eggbeaters This Morning With Her Ensure Plus For Breakfast ~ Darlene and Wilmene fed Tracy Cheese & Chives Eggbeaters for breakfast this morning. She finished them off in about 40 minutes! Mom Goes To Veronica's One O'Clock Hot Yoga Class This Afternoon ~ Mom went to Veronica's one o'clock Hot Yoga class this afternoon. It was so much fun wearing fnger lights and glow necklaces. Veronica had spooky Halloween music to flow to. Awesome. Wilmene & Darlene Feed Tracy Vegetable Barley Soup With Sour Cream ~ Wilmene and Darlene fed Tracy Vegetable Barley Soup with sour cream for lunch. She ate all 12 ounces in no time. Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy worked really hard this evening on the peanut therapy ball with Marcus. She held up her head while working on trunk strengthening exercises. Mom even put some flashing devil's horns on Tracy's head (since it is Halloween) and played Thriller! There were lots of Trick or Treaters ringing the doorbell for candy! Tracy was even laughing during her session. After her session, Marcus stretched and ranged Tracy's major muscle groups in her chair. Darlene Feeds Tracy An Asian Veggie Burger With Sour Cream For Dinner This Evening ~ Tracy ate about two-thirds of an Asian Veggie Burger with sour cream for dinner. She had about three ounces of Starbucks Mocha Mint Frappucino with her dinner. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ This is Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars and it looks like it is going to be a lot of fun! Tonight is the Halloween Spooktacular event, which is promised to be a blast. Mom is voting for Ricki & Derek and JR & Karina. Daily OM: Getting Back To Wellness: Seven Quick Fixes To Feel Better ~

Sunday, October 30th, 2011 ~ Mom & Yovna Feed Tracy Cinnamon Spice Oatmeal For Breakfast This Morning ~ Mom and Yovna fed Tracy Cinnamon Spice Oatmeal for breakfast with her Ensure Plus this morning. She ate about two-thirds of both, and then took a break. She finished the rest after her bath. Hippotherapy Gets Rained Out This Morning ~Mom decided to cancel Tracy's Hippotherapy lesson today because it was raining and very windy. The riding area was muddy and not good for wheel chairs. Yovna Feeds Tracy Amy's Organic Cheese Lasagna This Afternoon ~ Yovna fed Tracy Amy's Organic Cheese Lasagna for lunch this afternoon. She finished it off in about 25 minutes! She really does love Italian food. Mom & Dad Catch Up With Previous Episode Of Their Favorite Shows ~ Mom and Dad caught up with previous episodes of their favorite shows this afternoon. They started watching Once Upon A Time, which seems like a very clever approach to Grimm's Fairy Tales. Mom & Dad Watch Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched episodes of their favorite shows this evening: Desperate Housewives, Pan Am & Once Upon A Time. Daily OM: Deeksha: Permanent Enlightenment ~

Saturday, October 29th, 2011 ~ Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Southwestern Eggbeaters With Her Ensure Plus For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy Southwestern Eggbeaters with her Ensure Plus this morning for breakfast. It took her about an hour to finish off everything! Dee Comes To Do Tracy's Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Dee came and worked with Tracy on the therapy mat. He massaged all of her major muscle groups and did some very intensive stretching while on the mat. Then it was time to get Tracy seated straddle on the therapy bench. Dee sat behind Tracy and worked on her trunk and neck strengthening exercises and balance. He was very pleased with Tracy's progress. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch College Football This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy watched college football this afternoon. LSU and Alabama both had byes this week, so it was important to see whether LSU would maintain their #1 position in the BCS and other polls. Next week's game between LSU and Bama ought to be a good game. We hope LSU beats BAMA! Geaux Tigers. Mom & Dad Watch Previous Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched previous episodes of some of their favorite shows this evening, in between football games. Daily OM: Taking The Risk : Permission To Be Real ~,

Friday, October 28th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Christine's Pilates Circuit Class This Morning At Wellness In Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuit class with Christine this morning at Wellness In Motion Pilates Studio. She worked us pretty hard! Tracy Eats Country Bacon Grits For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Country Bacon Grits with 8 ounces of Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. She ate it in about 25 minutes this morning. Wilmene, Darlene & Tracy Sit Outside By The Pool This Morning ~ Wilmene, Darlene and Tracy sat outside in the sunshine to get some fresh air and Vitamin D this morning. It is such a beautiful Fall Florida day, with lots of sunshine and low humidity. The weather man is forecasting lots of rain for the next several days. Mom Goes To The Ninety Minute Halloween Spooktacular Spin Ride This Evening With Jenn At 31 Ten Fitness In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom really challenged herself with 90-minutes of grueling Spin after a three month reprive. She is already feeling sore! Darlene Tries To Feed Tracy Temptations Raspberry Cheesecake This Afternoon But She Refused It ~ Tracy did not want to eat the Raspberry Cheesecake (Jello Temptaions) that Darlene tried to feed her this evening. She already had enough calories for the day! Daily OM: Your Perfect Teacher: Life

Thursday, October 27th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Yoga practice with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is such a kindred spirit and Mom adores her classes! Wilmene Feeds Tracy Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Darlene fed Tracy Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal this morning for breakfast. She finished it off with 8 ounces of Ensure Plus in about 25 minutes. Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon At Imperial Point Medical Center In Bayview ~Tracy had Speech Therapy with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview. Teresa spent the majority of the session working with Tracy on chewing steamed carrots with Ranch dressing, cinnamon sticks (waffled) with Maple Syrup, and apple slices with Nutella and Almond Butter. She also had a few bites of Wilmene's pizza, which she really seemed to enjoy. She is chewing, moving the food with her tongue, and swallowing pretty well. Great job Tracy. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Chicken Noodle Explosion For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Chicken Noodle Explosion for lunch today. This is a combination of Maruchan Ramen Noodles with a Morningstar Italian Herb Chicken Patty and some sour cream. Tracy did a good job eating all 10 ounces in about 26 minutes. Marcus Comes To Do Physcial Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. After performing Passive Range Of Motion on all of Tracy's major muscle groups while she was in her chair, he and Darlene got Tracy on to the peanut ball. Marcus worked with Tracy's trunk and head control, while seated on the peanut ball in front of the full length mirror. Tracy did a great job this evening, and worked hard for 40 minutes. Darlene Feeds Tracy Activia Strawberry Yogurt This Evening ~ Darlene fed Tracy 4 ounces of Activia Strawberry yogurt this evening after her Physical Therapy. Tracy ate it in about 18 minutes. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice this evening. Daily OM : Let Go & Let Flow: Taking A Leap Of Faith

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 ~ Happy Birthday Auntie Candy & Tania ~ Tracy Eats Cheese & Chive Eggbeaters For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy ate Cheese & Chive Eggbeaters with Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. She ate in all in about 30 minutes! Mom Goes To 1 PM Hot Yoga With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class with Veronica this afternoon. It was a perfect combination of twists and turns, a great detoxing flow. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Eggplant Parmesan For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 12 ounces of Eggplant Parmesan for lunch this afternoon. She drank about 4 ounces of Odwalla Vanilla Protein drink with her lunch. She is doing a good job eating, swallowing, and drinking. Marcus Comes To Do Physcial Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Darlene got Tracy on to the peanut ball and Marcus worked with Tracy's trunk and head control. Tracy did a great job this evening, and worked hard for 40 minutes. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to her chair for Passive Range Of Motion exercises and stretching. She is working very hard during her therapy sessions. Darlene Feeds Tracy 8 Ounces Of Ensure Plus In Her G-Tube For Dinner This Evening ~ Darlene fed Tracy 8 ounces of Ensure Plus in her G-tube for dinner this evening. She was pretty wiped out after her Physical Therapy and it was pretty late, so Mom decided to feed her via her G-tube. Mom & Dad Watch The New Hot Series: Revenge This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the new hit series: Revenge this evening. It takes place in South Hampton, which looks like and amazing place. Daily OM : Living Streets: The Energy Of Cities ~

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 ~ Wilmene Feeds Tracy 12 Ounces Of Amy's Oatmeal Bowl For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy ate 12 ounces of Amy's Oatmeal Bowl with half & half and cinnamon with her Ensure Plus. She is doing a good job eating and drinking. Mom Brings Different Appetizers For Tracy To Taste During Her Speech Therapy Session With Teresa This Afternoon ~ Mom brought Apple Slices, Caramel Dip, Steamed Carrots with Ranch Dressing, Cinnamon Sticks with Maple Syrup, and Apple Crisps Chips for Tracy to chew during Speech Therapy this afternoon. She was not really into swallowing today, although she did chew most of the items pretty well. Teresa had to cut our session early because she had a swallow study. We hope she has more time for Tracy on Thursday. Tracy Eats Weight Watchers Chicken With Fettucini For Lunch Today ~ Tracy ate 12 ounces of Weight Watchers Chicken With Fettucini for lunch today, and really seemed to like it. She ate it in about 30 minutes. Tracy Does Not Have Any Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not have Dee for Physical Therapy this afternoon. Dee had to cancel due to a meeting with work. He has moved her Physical Therapy session to Saturdays instead. Tracy Finished Off A Raspberry Cheesecake Dessert This Evening With Odwalla Vanilla Protein Drink For Dinner ~ Tracy ate about 4 ounces of Temptations Raspberry Cheesecake dessert with 4 ounces of Odwalla Vanilla Protein drink for dinner this evening. She is getting about 1600 calories a day, which seems to be her ideal amount. Mom & Dad Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Dancing With The Stars: The Results this evening. Chaz and Lacey are gone! Daily OM : Influencing The Tone Of Your Life: Color ~

Monday, October 24th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Publix This Morning ~ Mom skipped her morning Hot Yoga and went to Publix and Bed, Bath and Beyond to pick up some much-needed items. She was on a mission to get everything accomplished. Wilmene & Darlene Feed Tracy Garden Veggie Eggbeaters This Morning With Her Ensure For Breakfast ~ Darlene and Wilmene fed Tracy Garden Veggie Eggbeaters for breakfast this morning. She finished them off in about an hour. Tracy was not feeling very well, so she took a little longer than usual with her feeding. Marcus Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy Session This Evening ~ Marcus cancelled Tracy's Physical Therapy session this evening. He plans to come on Wednesday and Friday this week. Wilmene & Darlene Feed Tracy Chicken With Rice Soup With An Italian Herb Chicken Patty For Lunch ~ Wilmene and Darlene fed Tracy 12 ounces of Chicken With Rice Soup with an Italian Herbed Chicken Patty for lunch this afternoon. Wilmene added two tablespoons of sour cream which really made it taste good. She really enjoyed it and ate it all in about thirty-five minutes. Darlene Feeds Tracy The Remainder Of The Chicken With Rice Soup With An Italian Herb Chicken Patty For Dinner This Evening ~ Darlene fed Tracy the remainder of her lunch for dinner this evening. Tracy ate the remaining five ounces in 15 minutes. She also drank 6 ounces of Odwalla Strawberry Protein drink with her dinner. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ This is Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars and it looks like it is going to be a lot of fun! Mom is voting for Ricki & Derek and JR & Karina. Daily OM: Curative Attentiveness: Being Aware Of Your Thoughts ~

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 ~ Mom & Yovna Feed Tracy Peaches & Cream Oatmeal For Breakfast This Morning ~ Mom and Yovna fed Tracy Peaches & Cream Oatmeal for breakfast with her Ensure Plus this morning. She did a good job eating and drinking her breakfast, eating her oatmeal in thirty-five minutes. Hippotherapy Gets Rained Out This Morning ~ Mom decided to cancel Tracy's Hippotherapy lesson today because it was raining and very windy. Tracy and Dad both needed the day off anyway, especially after yesterday's show. Yovna Feeds Tracy Chi Chi's Chipotle Chicken With Sour Cream For Lunch Today ~ Mom was happy to see Tracy finish the entire Chi Chi's Chipotle Chicken with sour cream today in about forty minutes. Mom & Dad Go In The Hot Tub This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad went in the hot tub this afternoon. It was such a nice afternoon, and the hot tub sure felt good. Mom & Dad Watch Recorded Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched recorded episodes of their favorite shows this evening: Desperate Housewives, Body Of Proof, The Mentalist, etc. Daily OM: Fresh & Unfixed: There Is Only Now ~

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 ~ Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Vanilla Ensure Plus In Her G-Tube For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy Vanilla Ensure Plus in her G-tube this morning for breakfast. Tracy did not have time to eat her breakfast this morning because she is getting ready for the Halloween Horse Show. Tracy Rides In The Halloween Horse Show This Morning ~ Tiffany rode in the Halloween Horse Show this morning at Sand & Spurs in Pompano Beach! She did an awesome job kicking off the Halftime Show. She sat up tall on Chubby while Dad and Susan side walked her for balance and support. Tracy was dressed as a Flamenco Dancer and Dad as a Devil. Mom was an angel and Aunt Diane was a belly dancer. Wilmene was a tiger and Yovna was dressed as a devil. There were 1500 people who attended the show, and it was a huge success for Bit-By-Bit and the Horses For Heroes Program. Dee Cancels Today Due To Tracy's Halloween Horse Show ~ Dee was unable to come today because Tracy was in the Halloween Horse Show and was too busy for Physical Therapy. We hope he can come next week. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch LSU vs Tennessee This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy watched the LSU Tigers beat the Auburn Tigers this afternoon. Geaux Tigers. Dad Feeds Tracy Ensure Plus Through Her G - Tube This Evening ~ Tracy was so sleepy that Dad fed Tracy through her G - tube. He was also preoccupied with watching college football, so it was easier to feed her through her G-tube. Mom Goes To Vinyl & Vinyasa Two Hour Yoga Class This Evening With Kate At Red pearl Yoga In Ft. Lauderdale ~ Mom had a great practice this evening at Red Pearl Yoga with Kate! It was a two-hour practice with Ian Hyman, a Yogi DJ who spins tunes while everyone flows! It was awesome, and 40% of the proceeds goes to support a local soup kitchen. Daily OM: Every Step Is Forward : No Going Back ~

Friday, October 21st, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice with Veronica this morning at Awaken. Her Pilates Circuit class was cancelled so she had an opportunity to go to Veronica's class. Mom loves her classes. Tracy Eats Cream of Rice Cereal For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Cream of Rice Cereal with 8 ounces of Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. It took her f-o-r-e-v-e-r to eat it. Mom doesn't think Cream of Rice is one of Tracy's favorite foods! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Marcus and Darlene transfered Tracy to the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She worked very hard, holding her head up while sitting tall on the peanut ball. After her session on the ball, Marcus and Darlene transfered Tracy to her chair for Marcus to stretch and range Tracy's major muscle groups. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Michael Angelo's Eggplant Parmesan For Dinner This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 12 ounces of Michael Angelo's Eggplant Parmesan for dinner this evening. She ate it in about twenty-five minutes! Daily OM: Cosmic Support: The Universe's Plan For You

Thursday, October 20th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Yoga practice with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is such a kindred spirit and Mom adores her classes! Wilmene Feeds Tracy Southwestern Eggbeaters For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Darlene fed Tracy Southwestern Eggbeaters with Italian Cheese Blend this morning for breakfast. Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon At Imperial Point Medical Center In Bayview ~Tracy had Speech Therapy with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview. Teresa spent the majority of the session working with Tracy on chewing the Chicken McNuggets and fries that Mom picked up at McDonalds this afternoon. She chewed the chicken strips with barbecue sauce on it, and even swallowed it after manipulating it with her tongue. Great job Tracy. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Chi Chi's Salsa Chicken For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Chi Chi's Salsa Chicken for lunch this afternoon. She added some sour cream to the puree, which sure tasted food. Tracy ate it in about 35 minutes. Darlene Feeds Tracy Baked Flan With Cool Whip This Evening ~ Darlene fed Tracy Luisa's Baked Flan with Cool Whip this evening. Tracy ate it in about 19 minutes. Mom, Dad & Tracy Watch Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice this evening. Daily OM : Pendulum Motion: Intuition Made Visible

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 ~ Happy Birthday Cousin Eileen ~ Tracy Eats Cheese Grits For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy ate Cheese Grits with Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. She sure does like Grits! Mom Goes To 1 PM Hot Yoga With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class with Veronica this afternoon. It was a perfect combination of twists and turns, a great detoxing flow. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes, & Gravy For Lunch Today ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Hormel Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy (with Sour Cream of course) for lunch today. She ate it all in about thirty-five minutes. She really likes the Hormel meals. Marcus Comes To Do Physcial Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Darlene got Tracy on to the peanut ball and Marcus worked with Tracy's trunk and head control. Tracy did a great job this evening, and worked hard for 40 minutes. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to her chair for Passive Range Of Motion exercises and stretching. She is working very hard during her therapy sessions. Darlene Feeds Tracy A Pizza Basil Burger For Dinner This Evening ~ Darlene fed Tracy about eleven ounces of a Pizza Basil Burger with broccoli for dinner this evening. She ate the whole thing in less than thirty minutes! She was pretty hungry after her therapy session. Mom & Dad Watch The New Hot Series: Revenge This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the new hit series: Revenge this evening. It takes place in South Hampton, which looks like and amazing place. Daily OM : Living Streets: The Energy Of Cities ~

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 ~ Wilmene Feeds Tracy 12 Ounces Of Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy ate Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (2 Packages) with a banana, half & half and whole milk with her Ensure Plus. She is doing a good job eating and drinking. Mom Brings Different Appetizers For Tracy To Taste During Her Speech Therapy Session With Teresa This Afternoon ~ Mom brought Chicken McNuggets, Barbecue Sauce, French Fries, and Pancake Slices with Maple Syrup for Tracy to chew during Speech Therapy this afternoon. She ate each item in the Safe Feeder and chewed them to bits. Tracy Eats Thai Peanut Ramen Noodles For Lunch Today ~ Tracy ate 12 ounces of Thai Peanut Ramen Noodle Soup for lunch today, and really seemed to like it. She ate it in about 30 minutes. Tracy Does Not Have Any Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not have Dee for Physical Therapy this afternoon. Dee had to cancel due to a meeting with work. He has moved her Physical Therapy session to Saturdays instead. Tracy Finished Off The Thai Peanut Noodles For Dinner ~ Tracy ate the remaining 8 ounces of Thai Peanut Noodles for dinner this evening. She really seems to like ramen noodles. Mom & Dad Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Dancing With The Stars: The Results this evening. Mom voted for Ricky and Derek and JR and Karina. Daily OM : In The Thick Of It: Working From Center ~

Monday, October 17th, 2011 ~ It's Beauty Day At Villa Gioia This Morning ~ Kerri came to do Mom's, Tracy's, and Nana's hair this morning. Everyone got highlights and cuts. She does such an awesome job! Tracy's hair came out awesome; she looks really beautiful! Wilmene & Darlene Feed Tracy Dinty Moore Beef Stew For Lunch ~ Tracy was not feeling very well, so she only drank 2 ounces of Ensure Plus for breakfast. Wilmene fed the remaining 6 ounces via her G-tube. This afternoon, after Kerri finished her hair, Wilmene and Darlene fed Tracy 12 ounces of Dinty Moore Beef Stew with Sour Cream. She really likes Beef Stew! Mom Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy Session With Marcus This Evening ~ Mon cancelled Tracy's Physical Therapy session with Marcus this evening, since Tracy was feeling a little under the weather. He plans to come on Wednesday and Friday afternoon this week. Darlene Feeds Tracy Maruchan Ramen Chicken Noodle Soup For Dinner This Evening ~ Darlene fed Tracy 12 ounces of Maruchan Ramen Chicken Noodle Soup with butter this evening for dinner. She really enjoyed it and ate it all in about twenty minutes. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ This is Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars and it looks like it is going to be a lot of fun! Mom is voting for Ricki & Derek and JR & Karina. Daily OM: Putting Yourself First: Daily Self-Care ~

Sunday, October 16th, 2011 ~ Mom & Yovna Feed Tracy Cheese & Chive Eggbeaters For Breakfast This Morning ~ Mom and Yovna fed Tracy Cheese and Chive Eggbeaters for breakfast with her Ensure Plus this morning. She did a good job eating and drinking her breakfast, eating her eggs in twenty minutes. Hippotherapy Gets Rained Out, So Mom, Dad, Tracy & Yovna Go To Mass This Morning At St. Paul The Apostle Church In Lighthouse Point ~Mom, Dad, Tracy and Yovna went to Mass this morning since Hippotherapy was rained out. It had been several months since they have been able to go to church, and it was a great experience. Mom, Dad, Tracy & Yovna Visit Nana This Afternoon ~ Everyone enjoyed visiting Nana this afternoon. She is doing a great job working on the Flutter Valve to increase her lung capacity and strength. Nadesha is away this weekend, which is always a challenge for Nana and the family. Yovna Feeds Tracy Michael Angelo's Organic Veggie Lasagna For Lunch Today ~ Mom was happy to see Tracy finish the entire Michael Angelo's Vegetable Lasagna today in about thirty minutes. She did a great job eating and drinking over 1300 calories and 48 grams of Protein today. Mom & Dad Watch Recorded Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched recorded episodes of their favorite shows this evening: Desperate Housewives, Body Of Proof, The Mentalist, etc. Daily OM: Intersection Of Energy & Spirit: Chakra Energy Centers ~

Saturday, October 15th, 2011 ~ Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Strawberry & Cream Oatmeal For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy Strawberry and Cream Oatmeal for breakfast this morning. It took about an hour and twenty minutes for her to eat this morning. She was doing a lot of mouth breathing and did not seem to feel well, so Mom gave Tracy some Guanefesin and two Extra Strength Tylenol. Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical and Massage Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He stretched and ranged all of Tracy's major muscle groups and then gave her a massage. Then Wilmene, Dad, and Mom got Tracy prone on the mat for stretching. Tracy tolerated being prone for thirty minutes today. It has been months since Tracy has been prone on the mat. She did a great job relaxing while Dee massaged and stretched her hips, legs, and shoulders. Tracy Is Sleepy & Does Not Want To Eat Today ~ Tracy was so sleepy that Mom and Wilmene put her in her bed and she slept for the rest of the day. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch LSU vs Tennessee This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, & Tracy watched LSU beat the Volunteers this afternoon. Geaux Tigers. Mom Feeds Tracy Ensure Plus Through Her G - Tube This Evening ~ Tracy was so sleepy that Mom had to feed her twice through her G - tube. She fed her two Ensure Plus this afternoon and evening. Tracy slept right through it all. Daily OM: The Power Within : Energy 101 ~

Friday, October 14th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Christine's Pilates Circuit Class This Morning At Wellness In Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuit class with Christine this morning at Wellness In Motion in Lighthouse Point. Tracy Eats Southwestern Eggbeaters For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Southwestern Eggbeaters with 8 ounces of Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. It took her about forty minutes to eat it. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Hormel Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, & Gravy For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 11 ounces of Hormel Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, & Gravy with 2 tablespoons of sour cream for lunch today. She ate it in about thirty-five minutes! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Marcus and Darlene transferred Tracy to the peanut ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. She worked very hard, and Marcus noticed that Tracy was a little tighter this evening. After her session on the ball, Marcus and Darlene transfered Tracy to her chair for Marcus to stretch and range Tracy's major muscle groups. Daily OM: Honoring Life Changes: The Wisdom Of Fear

Thursday, October 13th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Yoga practice with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is finally feeling a lot better today! Wilmene Feeds Tracy Blueberries & Cream Oatmeal This Morning For Breakfast ~Tracy eats Blueberries & Cream Oatmeal with an 8 ounce bottle of Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon At Imperial Point Medical Center In Bayview ~Tracy had Speech Therapy with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview. Teresa spent the majority of the session working with Tracy on chewing the Chick-Fil-A chicken strips and waffle fries that Mom picked up at Chick-Fil-A this afternoon. She chewed the chicken strips with barbecue sauce on it, and even swallowed it after manipulating it with her tongue. Great job Tracy. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Chicken & Dumplings For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Hormel Chicken & Dumplings for lunch today. She added some sour cream to the puree, which sure tasted food. Tracy ate it in about 35 minutes. Darlene Feeds Tracy Hormel Manicotti For Dinner This Evening ~ Darlene fed Tracy Hormel Manicotti for dinner this evening. She really did a good job eating it, finishing it in about 35 minutes. Daily OM : Sharing Peace: Strangers In Our Sanctuary

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 ~ Dad Is Home Sick With Sinusitis Today ~ Dad is home sick from work today with sinusitis, and was unable to fly to LaGuardia for his monthly meeting. Hope he feels better soon. Mom Makes Tracy Garden Vegetable Eggbeaters For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Garden Vegetable Eggbeaters with her Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. She is really doing a good job with her eating and drinking. Mom Has A Dentist Appointment This Morning ~ Mom had a dentist appointment this morning with Dr. Camuccio. She is so glad that she got a perfect dental report! Mom Goes To 1 PM Hot Yoga With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga class with Veronica this afternoon. It was a perfect combination of twists and turns, a great detoxing flow. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, & Gravy For Lunch Today ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Hormel Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy for lunch today. She ate it all in about thirty-five minutes. She really likes the Hormel meals. Marcus Comes To Do Physcial Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He and Darlene got Tracy on to the peanut ball and Marcus worked with Tracy's trunk and head control. Tracy did a great job this evening, and worked hard for 40 minutes. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to her chair for Passive Range Of Motion exercises and stretching. She is working very hard during her therapy sessions. Darlene Feeds Tracy APizza Basil Burger For Dinner This Evening ~ Darlene fed Tracy about three ounces of an Pizza Basil Burger for dinner this evening. She was not very hungry and pretty tired after her therapy session. Mom & Dad Watch The New Hot Series: Revenge This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the new hit series: Revenge this evening. It takes place in South Hampton, which looks like and amazing place. Daily OM : Living Potential: Sharing Your Gift With Others ~

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 ~ Wilmene Feeds Tracy Butter Grits For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy ate Butter Grits (2 Packages) for breakfast this morning with her Ensure Plus. She is doing a good job eating and drinking. Mom Brings Different Appetizers For Tracy To Taste During Her Speech Therapy Session With Teresa This Afternoon ~ Mom brought Dominoes artisan pizza bites for Tracy to chew during her Speech Therapy session this afternoon. She did a good job chewing on the pizza bites, both with and without the Safe Feeder. She also chewed some fruit (strawberry, grapes, and watermelon) in the Safe Feeder. Mom will try Chick-Fil-A chicken strips and waffle fries with different dipping sauces on Thursday. Tracy Does Not Have Any Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not have Dee for Physical Therapy this afternoon. Dee had to cancel due to a meeting with work. Mom & Dad Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Results This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Dancing With The Stars: The Results this evening. Mom voted for Ricky and Derrek and JR and Edita. Daily OM : Digging Deep For Healing: Rooting Down ~

Monday, October 10th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Hot Yoga This Morning With Erika At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice with Erika this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. Wilmene & Darlene Feed Tracy Southwestern Eggbeaters With Cheese For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy had Southwestern Eggsbeaters with cheddar cheese for breakfast this morning with her Ensure Plus. She is doing a good job eating three meals a day! Mom, Dad, & Darlene Bring Tracy To Dr. Alexandra Williams For Her Annual Physical This Afternoon ~ Mom, Dad, and Darlene brought Tracy to her annual physical with Dr. Williams this afternoon. She was very pleased with Tracy's health and wellness. She was especially pleased with her eating pureed food. She also drew blood, did an EKG and gave Tracy a tetanus booster and a Pertussis vaccine. She is such a compassionate and patient doctor and spent a lot of time with Tracy! Way Wilmene Tries To Feed Tracy Michael Angelo's Four Cheese Lasagna For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Wilmene tried to feed Tracy Michael Angelo's Four Cheese Lasagna for lunch this afternoon. She was so sleepy, that after several tries, Darlene fed Tracy and Ensure Plus in her G-tube this evening. Darlene and Mom even tried to feed Tracy Baked Flan, to no avail. Marcus Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy Session With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus canceled Tracy's Physical Therapy session with Tracy this evening. He plans to come on Wednesday and Friday afternoon this week. Tracy Drinks An Ensure Plus For Dinner This Evening ~ Yovna fed Tracy 8 ounces of Ensure Plus for dinner this evening. Mom, Dad, Yovna & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ This is Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars and it looks like it is going to be a lot of fun! Daily OM: Cloud Meditation: Head In The Clouds ~

Sunday, October 9th, 2011 ~ Mom & Yovna Feed Tracy Banana Bread Oatmeal With Half A Banana For Breakfast This Morning ~ Mom and Yovna fed Tracy Banana Bread Oatmeal with half a banana for breakfast with her Ensure Plus this morning. She did a good job eating and drinking her breakfast. Mom & Dad Walk On The Beach This Morning When There Was A Brief Sun Break ~Mom and Dad were so grateful for the brief sun break this morning so that they could take a walk on the beach behind their hotel. It was a really pretty beach and the waves were so huge! They saw several kite boarders riding the waves this morning. Pretty cool! Mom & Dad Go To Starbucks This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad stopped at a Starbucks on South Beach for lattes and scones this morning. Wilmene & Yovna Try To Feed Tracy Amy's Organic Veggie Lasagna For Lunch Today But She Was Too Sleepy ~ Tracy slept through most of the day, including her lunch this afternoon. Mom will try again later this evening. Ashley Leaves For Charleston This Afternoon ~ Ashely left around 5 this afternoon after spending the weekend with Tiffany and Tracy. We sure enjoyed her visit. Dad Takes Tiffany To The Airport This Evening For Her Return To DC ~ Dad took Tiffany to the airport for her return flight to DC this evening. The weekend went by so fast, and we hated to see Tiffany go! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Recorded Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched recorded episodes of their favorite shows this evening: Desperate Housewives, Body Of Proof, The Mentalist, etc. Daily OM: Spiritualizing The Planet: Ascension ~

Saturday, October 8th, 2011 ~ Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Cheese & Chives Eggbeaters This Morning ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy Cheese and Chives Eggbeaters in about 35 minutes this morning for breakfast. She also drank 8 ounces of Ensure Plus with her breakfast. Mom & Dad Go To South Beach For A Mini Vacay This Morning ~ Mom and Dad went to South Beach to spend the night for a mini vacation. Dee Comes To Do Physical & Massage Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Physical and Massage Therapy with Tracy this afternoon. He stretched and ranged all of Tracy's major muscle groups and then gave her a massage. She really enjoys Dee's massages. Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Dinty Moore Beef Stew For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Wilmene and Yovna fed Tracy Dinty Moore Beef Stew with two tablespoons of sour cream in about 35 to 40 minutes for lunch this afternoon. Tiffany, Tracy, Ashley, & Wilmene Watch LSU vs Florida This Afternoon ~ Tiffany, Tracy Ashley and Wilmene watched LSU beat the Gators this afternoon. Geaux Tigers. Mom & Dad Have Lunch At Smith & Walensky At South Point This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad had a great lunch at Smith and Walensky's on South Point this afternoon. The view from the restaurant is of Fisher Island. Too bad the weather wasn't pretty, but they still had a good time. Mom & Dad Watch The Tigers Beat The Gators This Afternoon ~ Mom and Dad enjoyed watching the Tigers beat thr Gators this afternoon at Finnegan's 2. It had been a very long time since Mom and Dad watched a football game at a sports bar. Still pretty smoky places, but a lot of fun! Wilmene Feeds Tracy Amy's Light & Lean Lasagna For Dinner This Evening ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Amy's Light and Lean Lasagna for dinner this evening. It took her about 45 minutes to eat it all. Mom & Dad Have Dinner At BLT Steakhouse In The Betsy Hotel On South Beach This Evening ~ Even though the weather was still very windy and rainy, Mom and Dad had a nice dinner at BLT Steakhouse in the Betsy Hotel. It was a really nice hotel and the food and service was fantastic. Daily OM: Turiya : Transcendental Consciousness Enlightenment ~

Friday, October 7th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Christine's Pilates Circuit Class This Morning At Wellness In Motion In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Pilates Circuit class with Christine this morning at Wellness In Motion in Lighthouse Point. Tracy Eats Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene fed Tracy two packages of Cinnamon Roll oatmeal and 8 ounces of Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. It took her an hour to eat it, and she was coughing a little. She does not seem to be feeling very well this morning. Mom gave Tracy two Extra Strength Tylenols to help with Tracy's discomfort. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Amy's Vegetable Lasagna For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Tracy ate 12 ounces of Amy's Vegetable Lasagna with ricotta for lunch today. She ate it in twenty-seven minutes! Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Tracy Has Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Marcus spent an hour and a half stretching and ranging Tracy's major muscle groups in her wheelchair. He decided to skip the peanut ball therapy for trunk and neck strengthening since Tracy was not feeling well this evening. Tiffany & Ashley Arrive For The Weekend For A Visit ~ Mom, Dad & Tracy are so excited that Tiffany and Ashley are coming to spend the weekend with us. Daily OM: Soulful Voyages: Travel Sensitivity

Thursday, October 6th, 2011 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Yoga Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Yoga practice with Kate at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is finally feeling a lot better today! Wilmene Feeds Tracy Veggie Eggbeaters This Morning For Breakfast ~Tracy eats Veggie Eggbeaters with an 8 ounce bottle of Ensure Plus for breakfast this morning. Mom added some cheddar cheese and Tracy really seemed to like it. Tracy Has Speech Therapy This Afternoon At Imperial Point Medical Center In Bayview ~Tracy had Speech Therapy with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bayview. Teresa spent the majority of the session working with Tracy on chewing the various appetizers that Mom brought. She chewed different items such as spring rolls, pizza puffs, Greek spinach and feta cheese triangles, and Hot Blue chips. She did a good job chewing and manipulating the food with her tongue, first with the Safe Feeder and then without it. Wilmene feeds Tracy Hormel Roast Beef with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy for lunch. She ate 12 ounces in about 30 minutes and drank about 4 - 5 ounces of Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino! She is doing a great job with eating and drinking. Teresa wants us to focus on three goals: 1) Drinking more water, 2) Chewing, and 3) Eating in less time. Marcus Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy This Evening Due To Feeling Ill ~ Marcus cancelled his Physical Therapy session with Tracy this afternoon. He was feeling under the weather, and Mom sent him home to rest. Darlene Feeds Tracy The Pureed Greek Feta & Spinach Leftovers From Her Lunch This Evening ~ Darlene fed Tracy the leftovers from her lunch: the Greek feta cheese and spinach triangles which she pureed with sour cream and veggie broth. She ate it all in about 35 minutes. Then she drank about four ounces of nectar consistency lemon flavored sparkling water. Daily OM : Power In Honesty: Staying True To Your Word ~

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 ~ Mom Skips Hot Yoga This Morning & Is Still Feeling Under The Weather ~Mom is still feeling under the weather with a nasty cold, and decided to head for the hot tub in place of Hot Yoga. She is hoping that this cold goes away very soon. Wilmene Feeds Tracy Some Bacon Grits For Breakfast This Morning ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Bacon Grits for breakfast this morning. She really seems to enjoy her Bacon Grits. Wilmene Feeds Tracy A Healthy Choice Basil & Chicken Steamer For Lunch ~ Tracy seemed to enjoy her first Healthy Choice Basil and Chicken Steamer for lunch this afternoon. She ate the whole thing in no time. Darlene Feeds Tracy An Asian Veggie Burger For Dinner This Evening ~ Darlene fed Tracy 12 ounces of an Asian Veggie Burger for dinner this evening. She ate it in about 25 minutes. We are working on decreasing her feeding time. Marcus Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy This Evening Due To Marcus Not Feeling Well ~ Marcus did not feel well today and cancelled Tracy's Physical Therapy session. We will try again tomorrow evening. Mom & Dad Watch The New Hot Series: Revenge This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the new hit series: Revenge this evening. It takes place in South Hampton, which looks like and amazing place. Daily OM : Where You Need To Be: Timing Can Be Everything ~

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 ~ Wilmene Feeds Tracy Southwestern Eggbeaters For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy ate Southwestern Eggbeaters for breakfast this morning with her Ensure Plus. She is doing a good job eating and drinking. Tracy Has Speech Therapy With Teresa At Imperial Point Medical Center In Bayview ~ Tracy had Speech Therapy today with Teresa at Imperial Point Medical Center in Bay View. Even though she was feeling under the weather, she did a good job eating about 12 ounces of pureed Organic Bistro Salmon Bake. Tracy Does Not Have Any Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Tracy did not have Dee for Physical Therapy this afternoon. Dee had to cancel due to a meeting with work. Darlene Feeds Tracy A Pizza Basil Burger For Dinner This Evening ~ Darlene feeds Tracy a Pizza Basil Burger for dinner this evening. She really likes these veggie burgers by Morningstar. Daily OM : Owning Your Tendencies: Understanding All Sides ~

Monday, October 3rd, 2011 ~ Mom Is Home Sick With A Nasty Cold ~ Mom is home sick with a nasty cold, and had to skip Hot Yoga today. She is so sick of being sick, and hopes that this cold passes quickly! ~ Wilmene & Yovna Feed Tracy Banana Bread Oatmeal For Breakfast This Morning ~ Tracy had two packets of Banana Bread Oatmeal for breakfast with her Ensure Plus. She is doing a good job eating three meals a day! Yovna Feeds Tracy Hormel Steak Tips With Sour Cream For Dinner This Evening ~Yovna fed Tracy Hormel Steak Tips for dinner this evening. Mom mixed them with some sour cream in the Magic Bullet. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. Marcus started the session with stretching and ranging Tracy's major muscles while she was in her chair. Then it was time to transfer Tracy to the peanut therapy ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy is really working hard this evening, even though she is a little congested. Tracy Drinks An Ensure Plus For Dinner This Evening ~ Yovna fed Tracy 8 ounces of Ensure Plus for dinner this evening. Mom, Dad, Yovna & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars This Evening ~ This is Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars and it looks like it is going to be a lot of fun! Daily OM: An Instant Vacation: Relaxing At Home ~

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 ~ Mom & Yovna Feed Tracy Cheese & Chive Eggbeaters For Breakfast This Morning ~ Mom and Yovna fed Tracy Cheese and Chive Eggbeaters for breakfast with her Ensure Plus this morning. She did a good job eating and drinking her breakfast. Mom, Dad, Tracy, & Yovna Go To Hippotherapy This Morning With Susan At Sand & Spurs In Pompano ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Yovna went to Hippotherapy this morning with Susan at Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Pompano. This was Tracy's first time at Sand & Spurs in a very long time. Tracy rode Chubby again and he is much wider and shorter than Breezy. She had a really good session, sitting up tall and doing a good job managing her head control. Susan thinks that Chubby is a good horse for Tracy! Mom, Dad, Tracy & Yovna Go To Starbucks This Afternoon After Hippotherapy ~ Mom, Dad, Tracy and Yovna stopped at Starbucks in Pompano Beach for lattes and scones after Hippotherapy. They sure do love their lattes and scones. Mom & Yovna Feed Tracy Amy's Organic Veggie Lasagna For Lunch Today ~ Tracy ate 12 ounces of Amy's Organic Veggie Lasagna with ricotta cheese this afternoon. Yovna Gives Tracy A Foot Massage This Afternoon ~ Yovna gave Tracy a foot massage this afternoon. She sure does like her feet massaged. Mom & Dad Go In The Hot Tub This Evening ~ Tracy enjoyed sitting out by the pool while Mom and Dad went in the hot tub this evening. It was a beautiful evening, with cooler temperatures and low humidity. Mom Feeds Tracy An Italian Herb Chicken Patty With Sour Cream This Evening For Dinner ~ Mom fed Tracy a Morningstar Italian Herb Chicken Patty with sour cream for dinner this evening. She really seemed to like it a lot. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Recorded Episodes Of Their Favorite Shows This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched recorded episodes of their favorite shows this evening: Body Of Proof, The Mentalist, etc. Daily OM: Avoiding Negative Energy: Taking On The Evergy Of Others ~

Saturday, October 1st, 2011 ~ Wilmene & Christina Feed Tracy Cream Of Rice Cereal This Morning ~ Wilmene and Christina fed Tracy Cream of Rice cereal pureed with half and half for breakfast this morning. Tracy like it and finished it off in 22 minutes. She also drank 8 ounces of Ensure Plus with her breakfast. Mom Goes To Hot Yoga Flow With Veronica At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio ~ Mom went to Hot Yoga with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class, with lots of new variations of the poses. Mom loves Veronica's class. Dad Goes To Bikram Hot Yoga With Ron In Boca Raton This Morning ~ Dad had a great Bikram Hot Yoga practice this morning with Ron at Bikram Yoga College of India in Boca Raton. He loves his Bikram practice. Mom Orders Dominoes Artisan Pizza For Lunch This Afternoon ~ Mom tried the Dominoes new Artisan pizza for lunch this afternoon. It was thin crust, and really good. She especially liked the feta and spinach one. So good! Wilmene Feeds Tracy Amy's Organic Veggie Loaf With Gravy This Afternoon For Lunch ~ Wilmene fed Tracy Amy's Organic Veggie Loaf with Gravy for lunch this afternoon. It had mashed potatoes and peas and carrots, and Tracy really seemed to like it. Wilmene Feeds Tracy A Basil & Pizza Burger & Luisa's Baked Flan For Dinner This Evening ~ Wilmene fed Tracya Basil & Pizza Burger for dinner and 4.5 ounces of Luisa's Baked Flan for dessert. She really seemed to enjoy it and ate the burger in 15 minutes flat! She really loves Luisa's Baked Flan! Mom & Dad Go Out To Dinner At Houstons While Wilmene Stays With Tracy This Evening ~ Mom and Dad had a date for dinner while Wilmene stayed with Tracy this evening. It had been months since they went out to dinner and they enjoyed a nice dinner at Houstons. Daily OM: Deeksha : Permanent Enlightenment ~