Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 ~ Happy Halloween! ~ Mom Takes The Three Dogs To The Groomer This Morning ~ Mom took Luca, Luna, and Lola to Pet Haven for grooming appointments this morning. They were well overdue and looked so nice when Mom picked them up this afternoon. Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. As always, her classes are very, very challenging and fun! Mom Has A Facial With Ramona Scheduled For This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great facial with her friend Ramona this afternoon. She gave Mom an organic Green Tea facial which was really yummy, complete with handwarmers and a scalp massage. Grace Dons Tracy's Handwarmers & Yummy Scented Hand Lotion This Evening ~ Grace gave Tracy a handwarming massage with yummy scented lotion and her handwarmers. Tracy really loves her handwarmers; they make her hands so relaxed and soft. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus and Grace transferred Tracy to the therapy ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy is doing such a good job resisting Marcus and holding up her head while seated on the peanut ball. She is working very hard during her sessions. After thirty minutes on the ball, Marcus and Grace moved Tracy to her bed for passive range of motion exercises. Marcus spends a lot of time stretching and ranging all of Tracy's major muscle groups. He does a great job with Tracy during her therapy sessions. Mom & Dad Watch Arrow & The Mentalist This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Arrow & The Mentalist this evening. Mom is not really into Arrow but does enjoy The Mentalist. Mom & Dad Answered The Door For Trick-O-Treaters This Evening ~ Mom and Dad were surprised at the small turnout of Trick-o-Treaters this year. There were only about 7 small groups of kids that knocked on the door this evening. We sure have a lot of candy left over this year. Daily OM: Five Things: A Self-Esteem Exercise ~

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Diane's Hot Yoga Fusion Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Fusion practice this morning with Diane at Awaken in Lighthouse Point. Mom Goes To Debra's Yin Yoga Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great hot Yin Yoga class this morning with Debra at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed after Diane's challenging Fusion class. Tracy Vomits Again This Afternoon ~ Tracy still seems congested, and Mom continues to give her Guaifenesin. She vomited about 8 ounces this afternoon. It seems that she coughs and then gags, and then throws up. Grace Skips Working With Tracy On The Dynavox This Afternoon Due To Her Feeling Under The Weather ~ Grace decided to skip working with Tracy on her Dynavox this afternoon, since she was not feeling up to par. Mom Picks Up Some Pedialyte This Afternoon For Tracy ~ Mom picked up some Pedialyte to replace her Jevity tube feedings today. Hopefully this will help with her nausea and vomiting. Mom Cancels Tracy's Physical Therapy With Marcus This Evening ~ Mom wanted to give Tracy another day to recuperate, so she canceled Tracy's Physical Therapy until tomorrow evening. Grace Gives Tracy A Warm Hand Massage With The Handwarmers This Afternoon ~ Tracy really enjoys the hand warming mitts that Grace puts on her with scented lotion. It feels so good on the low setting, which she tolerates well for one hour. Mom & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars Results This Evening ~ Mom and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars Results this evening. What a great season! Everyone is so talented; the competition is heating up in the ballroom. It is hard to believe that Sabrina and Louis went home this evening. She is so good! Tracy Watches The Voice This Evening ~ Tracy watched The Voice this evening. Tracy really likes this show, especially this season. Daily OM : A Living Dwelling: Creating A Beautiful Home ~

Monday, October 29th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Debra's Hot Vinyasa Yoga Practice At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio This Morning ~ Mom had a very challening Hot Vinyasa practice with Debra this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. What a great class! The hot room felt so good, especially with the 57 degree weather outside. Tracy Vomits Several Time Today ~ Tracy vomited about 2 ounces at 6 AM and another 4-6 ounces around 4:30 and 6:30 PM. She seems to have a head cold, and would gag herself when she coughed. Mom is giving her Guaifenesin to help with her congestion. Mom picked up some Pedialyte to replace her Jevity tube feedings today. Hopefully this will help with her nausea and vomiting. Grace Works With Tracy On The Dynavox This Afternoon ~ Tracy was very attentive and focused on the Dynavox this afternoon. She used the head switch and was accurate in answering several questions that Grace asked her. Grace Gives Tracy A Handwarming Massage ~ Grace gave Tracy a warming hand massage this afternoon, using yummy smelling lotion and her warming mits. Tracy sure does love her handwarmers. Tracy Watches The Voice This Evening ~ Tracy watched The Voice this evening, while Mom and Dad watched Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars this evening. The competition in the ballroom is sure heating up! Many of the contestants are getting injured this season; both pros and stars. Daily OM: Life Scales: Balance ~

Sunday, October 28th, 2012 ~ Mom, Dad, Grace & Tracy Go To Tracy's Hippotherapy Session With Susan This Morning ~ Tracy was so happy to be back on Chubby this morning at Bit By Bit Therapeutic Riding Center at Sand & Spurs in Pompano Beach. She did a really good job holding up her head and sitting tall in the saddle. Tracy works so hard during her Hippotherapy sessions. Mom Goes To Bianca's Yin Yoga Class This Afternoon ~ Mom went to Bianca's Yin Yoga class this afternoon. It was just what she needed to chill out today. Mom & Dad Watch Revenge This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Revenge this evening. Mom loves this show! Daily OM: Taking The Risk: Permission To Be Real ~

Saturday, October 27th, 2012 ~ Mom & Dad Go To Bikram Yoga This Morning At Bikram Yoga of Boca In Boca Raton ~ Mom and Dad had a great morning Bikram Yoga practice this morning with Ron at Boca Bikram Yoga Studio in Boca Raton. Dee Comes To Do Tracy's Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Dee came this afternoon to work with Tracy on her Physical Therapy. He started with Tracy on the mat, stretching and massaging her major muscle groups. Then, Mom, Dad & Dee rolled Tracy prone on the mat to stretch her hips and back. Tracy tolerated about 12 minutes before she started to complain, and we turned her supine. Dee spent some extra time stretching her neck and hips, which seemed pretty tight. After her stretching session, Mom and Dee transferred Tracy to the therapy ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy demonstrated good head and trunk control, and worked very hard during her Physical Therapy sessions. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch NCAA Football This Afternoon ~ LSU has a bye so Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched all of the other SEC games this evening. What a shake down in the top ten teams. LSU may have a chance; especially of they can beat BAMA! Geaux Tigers! Mom & Dad Watch DVRed Episodes Of Last Week's Shows ~ Mom and Dad watched DVRed episodes of last week's shows. It's always great to play catch up on the weekend! Daily OM : Heal Yourself With Writing: From The Heal Yourself With Writing On-line Course ~

Friday, October 26th, 2012 ~ Happy Birthday Aunt Candy ~ Mom Goes To Pilates Circuit Class After Being Away For 10 Months ~ Mom decided to go back to Pilates Circuit class this morning with Christine after 10 months. She was concerned with the recurrence of her Sports Hernia, so she took it slow. She found that several of the exercises did aggravate it, especially the towner leg exercises. She is going to try some modifications and maybe start back with twice a month. Mom Goes To Veronica's Yin/Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot Yin/Vinyasa class this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was an awesome class, with lots of heat, humidity and great energy! Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Wilmene shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does such a good job! Grace Dons Tracy's Handwarmers & Yummy Scented Hand Lotion This Evening ~ Grace gave Tracy a handwarming massage with yummy scented lotion and her handwarmers. Tracy really loves her handwarmers; they make her hands so relaxed and soft. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Afternoon ~ Tracy had a great Physical Therapy session with Marcus this afternoon. She really resisted Marcus' hand on her back of her head, and held her head up for extended periods of time without fatiguing. She was really excited with her progress, and when Mom and Dad cheered her on, she laughed. Mom & Dad Watch The Mentalist & The Last Resort This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched The Mentalist and The Last Resort this evening. They had DVRed last week's episodes to watch at a later date. ~ Daily OM : Hard Learned Lessons: Bad Days ~

Thursday, October 25th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice this morning with Kate at Awaken Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed on a Thursday morning. South Florida Gets Pummeled By Hurricane Sandy's Feeder Bands ~ Hurricane Sandy missed South Florida, but her feeder bands brought a lot of rain and wind, with gusts up to 25 mph in some areas. Tracy and the girls missed going outside for their daily dose of Vitamin D! Tracy Vomits About Two Ounces This Afternoon ~ Tracy vomited about 2 ounces this afternoon around 2 PM. Grace Dons Tracy's Handwarmers & Yummy Scented Hand Lotion This Evening ~ Grace gave Tracy a handwarming massage with yummy scented lotion and her handwarmers. Tracy really loves her handwarmers; they make her hands so relaxed and soft. Mom & Dad Watch Grey's Anatomy & Once Upon A Time This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Grey's Anatomy & Alphas this evening. Daily OM: Big Steps On Life's Path: Being Aware Is The First Step ~

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. As always, her classes are very, very challenging and fun! Mom Has A Routine Dental Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom had a routine dental appointment with Terri and Dr. Camuccio this afternoon. She got a good report, and Dr. Camuccio reminded Mom to wear her night guard. She hasn't worn it in a very long time. Grace Spends Some Time With Tracy On Her Dynavox This Afternoon ~ Grace spent some time with Tracy on her Dynavox this afternoon. She wasn't really into it, so Grace cut her session short. She was really sleepy, and even closed her eyes during her session. Grace Dons Tracy's Handwarmers & Yummy Scented Hand Lotion This Evening ~ Grace gave Tracy a handwarming massage with yummy scented lotion and her handwarmers. Tracy really loves her handwarmers; they make her hands so relaxed and soft. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus and Grace transferred Tracy to the therapy ball for trunk and neck strengthening exercises. Tracy is doing such a good job resisting Marcus and holding up her head while seated on the peanut ball. She is working very hard during her sessions. After thirty minutes on the ball, Marcus and Grace moved Tracy to her bed for passive range of motion exercises. Marcus spends a lot of time stretching and ranging all of Tracy's major muscle groups. He does a great job with Tracy during her therapy sessions. Mom & Dad Watch NCIS LA This Evening ~ Mom and Dad are getting into the new drama: Nashville! Daily OM: Avoiding The Center: Hovering Around The Sun ~

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Debra's Yin Yoga Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great hot Yin Yoga class this morning with Debra at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed to stretch deeply this morning. Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Flow At 1 PM ~ Mom returned at 1 PM for Kate's Hot Vinyasa class. It felt so good to flow it out after a deep Yin Yoga class. Tracy, Wilmene & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Wilmene and Grace sat outside by the pool in the sunshine this afternoon. Grace Works With Tracy On The Dynavox This Afternoon ~ Tracy was very attentive and focused on the Dynavox this afternoon. She used the head switch and was accurate in answering what meal came after breakfast, and then what meal came after lunch! Great job Tracy! Grace Gives Tracy A Warm Hand Massage With The Handwarmers This Afternoon ~ Tracy really enjoys the hand warming mitts that Grace puts on her with scented lotion. It feels so good on the low setting, which she tolerates well for one hour. Mom & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars Results This Evening ~ Mom and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars Results this evening. What a great season! Everyone is so talented; the competition is heating up in the ballroom. Good thing there is no elimination this week. Mom & Tracy Watch The Voice This Evening ~ Mom and Tracy watched The Voice this evening. Tracy really like this show. There is a lot of great talent again this season. Daily OM : Asking For What You Want: Co-creating With The Universe ~

Monday, October 22nd, 2012 ~ Happy Birthday Maw Maw & Luca Skywalker ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's 1:00 PM Warm Yoga Class This Afternoon ~ Mom had a slow start this morning and decided to wait for the afternoon yoga class. She got a lot accomplished by staying home this morninig. Grace Works With Tracy On The Dynavox This Afternoon ~ Grace worked with Tracy on her Dynavox this afternoon. Tracy is doing a good job focusing on the pictures that Jodi uploaded to the Dynavox. She is working with a head switch which advances the program. Practice Practice Practice! Grace Gives Tracy A Handwarming Massage ~ Grace gave Tracy a warming hand massage this afternoon. Tracy sure does love her handwarmers. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening With Edson In Boca Raton ~ Mom & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars & Castle This Evening ~ Mom and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars & The Third Presidential Debate This Evening ~ Cousin Chip was invited to Lynn University for the 4th and final Presidential Debate this evening. How cool is that! Daily OM: Spiritualizing The Planet: Ascension ~

Sunday, October 21st, 2012 ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy Session Is Canceled This Morning ~ Susan had to cancel Tracy's Hippotherapy session with Chubby this morning to recover after the very long day yesterday. Having the day off also gave Tracy a much needed break. She rested very well during the night, after her stellar performance. Mom, Dad, Tracy, Grace, Luca & Lola Go On The Boat This Afternoon ~ It was a beautiful day and Mom and Dad took full advantage of the pretty weather to go on the boat. It had been 6 weeks since we went on the boat, and it was a great trip. We definitely need to do this more often. Jodi Comes To Work With Tracy On Her Dynavox I-Max This Afternoon ~ Jodi came over this afternoon to work on the Dynavox. Jodi has spent several hours to upload Tracy's photos on the Dynavox, to make her sessions more personal and interesting. She did a good job and selected some interesting pictures of Tracy's family and friends. Tracy seemed to enjoy working with the new photos and was very focused and engaged during her session. Jodi used Tracy's switch, which required that she turn her head slightly to the right to engage the switch which controls the photo program. She tried really hard and did a really good job during her Speech Therapy session. Uncle Johnny Comes By For A Visit This Evening ~ Uncle Johnny came by to bring us his new DVD of the new church dedication last September 8th. Mom needs to work on uploading it to Face Book via You-Tube. Mom & Dad Watch Revenge This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Revenge this evening. Mom loves this show! Daily OM: Every Step Is Forward: No Going Back ~

Saturday, October 20th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To 7:30 AM Hot Vinyasa Yoga With Veronica This Morning At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great early morning Hot Vinyasa practice this morning with Veronica. It was the first time Mom attended a very early morning yoga class. She noted that she was pretty stiff and it took her twice as long to get warmed and loosened up. Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Tracy sure does love her Saturday Spa Facials! Her complexion is looking much better, with Wilmene's yummy facials. 4th Annual Halloween Horse Show & Fair ~ Tracy was dressed as a Navy Fighter Pilot and rode Chubby in the 4th Annual Halloween Horseshow and Fair this afternoon. She sat up so tall and did an awesome job holding her head up. It was a fantastic day with an amazing turnout. Everyone seemed to have fun for a great cause. Dee Comes To Do Tracy's Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Dee came this afternoon to work with Tracy on her Physical Therapy. He started with Tracy on the mat, stretching and massaging her major muscle groups. He spent some extra time stretching her neck, which seemed pretty tight. After her stretching session, Mom and Dee transferred Tracy to the therapy bench for trunk and head strengthening exercises. Tracy loves Dee and works very hard with him during her Physical Therapy sessions. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch LSU vs. Texas A & M This Afternoon ~ What an exciting game ~ LSU vs. Texas A & M this afternoon. It was such a close game, and thank goodness our Tigers won! Daily OM : Attracting Genuine Abundance: From The Attracting Genuine Abundance Online Course ~

Friday, October 19th, 2012 ~ Happy Birthday Cousin Eileen ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great hot Vinyasa class this morning with Veronica at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was an awesome class, with lots of heat, humidity and great energy!Mom Goes To At The Hair Net With Kerri In Lake Worth For Her Hair Appointment This Afternoon ~ Mom had an appointment with Kerri at the Hairnet to get her hair highlighted and cut this afternoon. Grace Dons Tracy's Handwarmers & Yummy Scented Hand Lotion This Evening ~ Grace gave Tracy a handwarming massage with yummy scented lotion and her handwarmers. Tracy really loves her handwarmers; they make her hands so relaxed and soft. Mom & Dad Watch The Hawaii Five-O & The Arrow This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Hawaii Five-O and The Arrow this evening. They had DVRed last week's episodes to watch at a later date. ~ Daily OM : Argument: Stepping Back From Anger ~

Thursday, October 18th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Sand & Spurs To Drop Off The Grill This Morning ~ Mom had to drop off the grill at Sand & Spurs this morning for the Halloween Horse Show tomorrow. Lowes was so generous to donate the grill for the online auction. Mom Goes To Publix For Grocery Shopping This Morning~ Mom went to Publix for grocery shopping this morning. Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Class This Afternoon At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice this afternoon with Kate at Awaken Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was just what she needed on a Thursday afternoon. Tracy, Grace & Wilmene Sit Outside By The Pool To Get Some Sun & Fresh Air This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Wilmene and Grace sat outside by the pool in the sunshine and fresh air this afternoon. It was such a pretty day. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. She did a good job holding up her head and sitting with assistance on the therapy ball, exhibiting good trunk control. Mom & Dad Watch Grey's Anatomy & Once Upon A Time This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Grey's Anatomy & Once Upon A Time this evening. They had DVRed last week's episodes to watch at a later date. Daily OM: Apologies: Empowered Forgiveness ~

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. As always, her classes are very challenging and fun! Dad Returns From New York This Evening After Being Gone For Two Nights ~ Mom and Tracy are so happy that Dad is finally home after his meetings in New York. When Dad is gone, Mom sort of sleeps on the sofa with the three dogs! So, needless to say, she is ready for a good night's sleep in a bed! Grace Dons Tracy's Handwarmers & Yummy Scented Hand Lotion This Evening ~ Grace gave Tracy a handwarming massage with yummy scented lotion and her handwarmers. Tracy really loves her handwarmers; they make her hands so relaxed and soft. Mom & Dad Watch Nashville This Evening ~ Mom and Dad are getting into the new drama: Nashville! Daily OM: Complementary Energies: Balancing Self With Family Life ~

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Flow At 1 PM ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice this afternoon with Kate. It was just what she needed after her late night on the couch. She never sleeps well when Dad is away. Tracy, Wilmene & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Wilmene and Grace sat outside by the pool in the sunshine this afternoon. Mom & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars Results This Evening ~ Mom and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars Results this evening. What a great season! Everyone is a star! Too bad someone had to go home, and that someone had to be Bristol Palin! Everyone is doing such a good job! Mom & Tracy Watch The Second Presidential Debates This Evening ~ Mom and Tracy watched The Second Presidential Debates this evening. Mom was so pumped up after the debates, that she was up most of the night watching the analyses! Daily OM : Parts Of The One: Ants & Bees, A Metaphor ~

Monday, October 15th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Debra's Hot Vinyasa Practice This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyaya practice this morning with Debra at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class, very, very challenging! Dad Leaves This Morning For His Two-Day Meeting In New York City ~ Dad left this morning for his two-day meeting in New York. Mom and Tracy can handle the three doggies with no problems. Tracy, Grace & Wilmene Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Grace and Wilmene sat outside in the sunshine this afternoon. The weather has been a little cooler, with temperatures in the 80s. It is so nice to be outside by the pool in the sunshine and the fresh air. Grace Gives Tracy A Handwarming Massage ~ Grace gave Tracy a warming hand massage this afternoon. Tracy sure does love her handwarmers. Grace Does Tracy's Oral-Motor Exercises This Afternoon ~ Tracy does not really like it when Grace does her oral-motor exercises. They are so important, though, because they help to stretch her top lip to enhance lip closure. Closure is important to help with oral hygiene, prevent colds and infections, improve swallowing and speech development. Mom & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars & Castle This Evening ~ Mom and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars & Castle. Daily OM: Finding Answers Within: You Have All The Answers Within You ~

Sunday, October 14th, 2012 ~ Tracy's Hippotherapy Session Is Canceled This Morning ~ Susan had to cancel Tracy's Hippotherapy session with Chubby this morning due to a family emergency. It gave us a chance to go to noon Mass. Mom, Dad. & Grace Take Tracy To Noon Mass At St. Ambrose Church Today ~ Mom, Dad, and Grace took Tracy to noon Mass at St. Ambrose Church in Deerfield Beach this afternoon. We actually arrived early for a change, and when we got settled, Tracy started to make a lot of noise. She was very vocal, and started grinding her teeth, so Mom and Dad decided it was best to leave. They went directly home, and it was a good thing, because Tracy vomited in the van when they reached the driveway. They let her rest in her bed for the remainder of the afternoon. Mom & Dad Watch Revenge & 666 Park Avenue This Evening ~ There are so many shows all on the same night that it is a good thing there is DVR! Why is there always a feast or a famine when it comes to prime time television? Mom and Dad are enjoying watching the new show: 666 Park Avenue! They also like Once Upon A Time & Revenge, all on Sunday evenings. Daily OM: Everyone Has A Story: Interesting People Everywhere ~

Saturday, October 13th, 2012 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Tracy sure does love her Saturday Spa Facials! Her complexion is looking much better, with Wilmene's yummy facials. Mom & Dad Go To Their Morning Bikram Yoga Practice At Bikram Hot Yoga In Boca Raton ~ Ron taught a great Bikram yoga class this morning at 9:30 in Boca Raton. He teaches such a good class, and Mom enjoys accompanying Dad on Saturday mornings. Mom & Dad Have Pedicure & Manicure Appointments This Afternoon At Boca Nails ~ Mom and Dad had a nice afternoon together at Boca Nails. They got much-needed manicures and pedicures! It was so much fun! Mom & Dad Have Lunch At Cafe' Sequella This Afternoon In Royal Palm Plaza In Boca Raton ~ Mom and Dad had a delicious lunch at one of Mom's favorite restaurants in Boca Raton ~ Cafe' Sequella! Dee Is Unable To Come For Tracy's Physical Therapy This Afternoon ~ Dee was not able to come to work with Tracy on her Physical Therapy this afternoon. We sure do miss him when he can't come to work with Tracy! Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch LSU vs. South Carolina This Evening ~ What an exciting game ~ LSU vs. South Carolinia this evening. It was such a close game, and thank goodness our Tigers won! Daily OM : Combating Emotional Vampires: From The Combating Emotional Vampires Online Course ~

Friday, October 12th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga practice this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga in Lighthouse Point. It was nice and hot and humid, just the way Mom likes it! Mom & Grace Take Tracy To Get Her Flu Shot At CVS In Lighthouse Point This Afternoon ~ Mom and Grace took Tracy to get her Flu shot this afternoon at CVS in Lighthouse Point. They were very quick and efficient, and it did not seem to hurt much. Mom & Grace Take Tracy To Boca Raton To Get Her Resting Hand Splints Adjusted This Afternoon ~ Mom and Grace took Tracy to get her resting hand splints adjusted this afternoon with Christen at Boca Raton Orthopedics in Boca Raton. She did such a good job making Tracy's splints, that they only required some minor adjustments. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. Tracy did a good job with trunk and head control on the therapy peanut, while Marcus sat behind Tracy on the therapy bench. He works with Tracy in front of a mirror, helping her to strengthen her core and neck muscles. She is working so hard to sit up straight and keep her head up. After her strengthening session, Marcus performs passive range of motion exercises with Tracy in her bed. He takes all of her major muscles through her range of motion, Today, she seems a little tighter than usual. She is overdue for her Botox injections in her upper extremities, chest, and shoulders. Mom & Dad Watch Some Of Their DVRed Shows This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched some of their DVRed shows this evening: NCIS, Private Practice, Nashville, etc. They are finally caught up for the week. ~ Daily OM : The Start Of Change: Breaking Family Cycles ~

Thursday, October 11th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice this morning with Kate at Awaken Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She is such an awesome yoga teacher! Grace Is Off Today & Ketteline Works For Her ~ Grace was off today and Ketteline worked her shift. We are so blessed to have such a great team of caring and compassionate women working with Tracy! Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening At Bikram Yoga Studio In Boca Raton ~ Dad went to Bikram Yoga with Tina at Bikram Yoga in Boca Raton this evening. He really loves his Bikram Yoga practice. Mom enjoys going to Bikram with Dad on Saturdays. Mom & Dad Watch The Vice-Presidential Debates This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched the Vice-Presidential Debate this evening. Wow, looks like we are in for a very close election on November 6th. Daily OM: The Upside Of Irritation: Things That Annoy Us ~

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012 ~ Dad Leaves Bright & Early This Morning For His Monthly Trip To Laguardia ~ Dad left very early this morning for his monthly HIMs meeting at Laguardia airport. He really looks forward to these meetings with his pilots. Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. As always, her classes are very challenging and fun! Today's theme was Rocktoberfest! She played an awesome playlist of favorite rock and roll tunes; Sweet Home Alabama. It was a lot of fun! Wilmene Shapes Tracy's Eyebrows This Afternoon ~ Wilmene shaped Tracy's eyebrows this afternoon. She does such a good job! Dad Returns From His Monthly Trip To NYC This Evening ~ Dad returned from his montly HIMS meeting at Laguardia in New York. He really loves these meetings. Mom Goes To The Halloween Horse Show Planning Meeting This Evening At Sand & Spurs ~ Mom went to the Halloween Horse Show planning meeting this evening at the barn at Sand & Spurs. Things are well on their way for an awesome Halloween Horse Show on Saturday, October 20th from 10 - 3 at Sand & Spurs (next to the Goodyear Blimp Hanger). Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started working with Tracy on the therapy ball, on neck and trunk strengthening exercises. Tracy tries very hard to hold her head up while seated on the therapy bench. She is slowly improving little by little, which shows during her Hippotherapy sessions on Sundays. After her strengthening session, Grace and Marcus transferred Tracy to the bed for passive range of motion exercises and intense stretching. Daily OM: Best Friends: A Warm Refuge ~

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Flow At 1 PM ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice this afternoon with Kate. It was just what she needed after her Trirail ride home. class of the day, and she felt great! Tracy, Wilmene & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Wilmene and Grace sat outside by the pool in the sunshine this afternoon. Emily Comes To Give Mom & Dad Massages This Evening ~ Mom and Dad were a mess, according to Emily, and in desperate need of her magic hands! Mom admits that she worked deeply, especially in her shoulder blades (rhomboids), neck (trapezius), and SI joints. She is going to be sore tomorrow. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars, Parenthood, NCIS, & NCIS LA This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars, Parenthood, NCIS, & NCIS LA this evening. There are so many good shows this season, it is a challenge to fit them all in. Daily OM : Animals In Nature: Messengers In Direction ~

Monday, October 8th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Debra's Hot Vinyasa Practice This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyaya practice this morning with Debra at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class, very, very challenging! In fact, it was her 24th and final class if the challenge. Tracy, Grace & Wilmene Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Grace and Wilmene sat outside in the sunshine between raindrops this afternoon. It was so nice to be outside in the fresh air. Mom Falls Asleep In The Swing Chair Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Mom was so wiped out after the long car ride Saturday that she could not keep her eyes open, and fell asleep several times in the swing chair. Grace Gives Tracy A Handwarming Massage ~ Grace gives Tracy a warming hand massage this afternoon. Tracy sure does love her handwarmers. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars & Castle This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars & Castle. Daily OM: Centered Silliness: Laughing Meditation ~

Sunday, October 7th, 2012 ~ Mom, Dad. & Grace Take Tracy To Her Hippotherapy Lesson This Morning ~ Tracy finally had her Hippotherapy session this morning, after a little more than a month reprive for various reasons. Chubby was happy to see Tracy as was Susan. Tracy did a good job sitting up tall on Chubby, and held her head up too. She works so hard on Chubby during her sessions. Mom Goes To Nellie''s Yin Class This Afternoon ~ Mom went to Nellie's Yin Yoga class this afternoon at Awaken Hot Yoga. It was just what she needed after the 9 hour car ride yesterday. Nellie's voice is so hypnotic and her class is mesmerizing. Mom & Dad Watch Revenge & 666 Park Avenue This Evening ~ There are so many shows all on the same night that it is a good thing there is DVR! Why is there always a feast or a famine when it comes to prime time television? Daily OM: Digging Deep For Healing: Rooting Down ~

Saturday, October 6th, 2012 ~ Wilmene Gives Tracy A Facial This Morning ~ Tracy sure does love her Saturday Spa Facials! Her complexion is looking much better, with Wilmene's yummy facials. Mom & Dad Leaves For Gainesville To See The LSU Tigers Play The Florida Gators ~ Mom and Dad had to skip their yoga practice to go to the LSU game in Gainesville. They could have really used their yoga today, to maintain composure with all of the rude Gator fans. What a disappointing game! Yuck! Dee Comes To Do Tracy's Physical & Massage Therapies This Afternoon ~ Dee came to do Tracy's Physical and Massage Therapies this afternoon. Tracy really loves Dee's massages! She works so hard with him during her therapy sessions. He gets Tracy down on the therapy mat in long sitting and stretches and massages her major muscle groups. He does a great job getting Tracy's hips in alignment. Mom & Dad Drive Home After A Pitiful Loss To The Gators This Afternoon ~ What a long ride home, especially after such a bad game! It took almost four and a half hours on the Florida turnpike with no Starbucks! They finally found one near Ocala! Thank goodness, almost anything is tolerable with a chai tea latte in hand! Daily OM : Connecting With The Divine: Puja ~

Friday, October 5th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Vinyasa Class This Afternoon At Awaken Hot Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom went to Veronica's Warm & Not So Gentle Vinyasa class this afternoon at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She missed the earlier class, because Wilmene had a mammogram appointment this morning. Mom has two more classes left to finish the 24 class challenge. Grace Works With Tracy On Her Oral-Motor Exercises This Afternoon Outside By The Pool ~ Grace worked with Tracy's oral-motor facial exercises this afternoon outside by the pool. Tracy does not like her lip stretching exercises. Marcus Comes To Do Physical Therapy With Tracy This Evening ~ Marcus came to do Physical Therapy with Tracy this evening. He started with Tracy on the therapy ball to work on neck and trunk strengthening exercises. Tracy is trying very hard and doing a good job holding up her head. After her strengthening session, Grace and Marcus transferred Tracy to her bed for passive range of motion exercises. During this time, Marcus passively stretches Tracy's major muscle groups, taking each joint through its own range of motion. Tracy really does enjoy her therapy sessions. Mom Joins Keri For A H2OM Yoga Workshop At The Standard Hotel On Miami Beach This Evening ~ Mom went with Keri to a yoga workshop at the Standard Hotel on Miami Beach. It is part of their wellness series: H2OM and was titled East Meets West. The room was not heated, but everyone managed to work up a sweat. They ran out of time, and were not able to enjoy the spa area. Next time, they will make this a priority. ~ Daily OM : Habitual Anger: Unblocking The Ally ~

Thursday, October 4th, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Class This Morning At Awaken Yoga Studio In Lighthouse Point ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice this morning with Kate at Awaken Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. She has four more classes to complete the challenge. Mom Stays For Diane's Hot Yoga Fusion Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Fusion practice this morning with Diane. She now has three more classes left to complete the challenge. Tracy, Wilmene, & Grace Spend Some Time Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Wilmene and Grace spent the afternoon and early evening outside by the pool on the patio. It was absolutely beautiful weather, with a cool breeze and low humidity. Marcus Cancels Today's Physical Therapy Session & Reschedules For Tomorrow Afternoon ~ Marcus canceled today's Physical Therapy session with Tracy due to a scheduling conflict. He is planning on coming to work with Tracy tomorrow afternoon. Grace Does Tracy's Oral-Motor Exercises This Afternoon Out By The Pool ~ Grace performed Tracy's oral-motor exercises this afternoon out by the pool. Tracy does not appear to like these exercises, but they are necessary for Tracy to achieve and maintain lip closure. Lip closure is important for Tracy's swallowing, maintaining oral health, and preventing colds and other illnesses. Dad Goes To Bikram Yoga This Evening At Bikram Yoga Of Boca ~ Dad enjoyed his Bikram Yoga practice this evening with Tina at Bikram Yoga of Boca Raton. Mom & Dad Watch Grey's Anatomy & Scandal This Evening ~ Mom and Dad watched Grey's Anatomy & Scandal this evening. Daily OM: An Invitation To Love: Angel Meditation ~

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Keri's Hot Yoga Flow Class This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Yoga Flow practice with Keri this morning at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. As always, her classes are very challenging and fun! Tania Comes To Visit Tracy This Afternoon ~ Tania came to visit Tracy this afternoon. What a great surprise! Unfortunately, she slept through her entire visit! Oh well! Mom Goes To Veronica's Hot Vinyasa Class This Afternoon ~ Mom has five more classes to finish the challenge. She has to finish them by October 16th! Can she do it? Mom & Dad Watch The First Presidential Debate This Evening ~ Wow! What a surprise! Mitt Romney sure did his homework! The President was off his game, and quite frankly was an embarassment! Daily OM: Those Who Came Before: Turning To Ancestors For Guidance ~

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 ~ Mom & Dad Go To The Naval Support Facility To Get Their Military IDs Renewed ~ Mom and Dad drove down to Miami Gardens to the Naval Support Facility to get their new Military IDs. Dad Puts Mom On The Trirail For Her Return Ride Home This Afternoon ~ Dad drove Mom to the Hialeah Trirail Station for her return ride home this afternoon. We sure have a lot to learn from Europe about public transportation. Mom Goes To Kate's Hot Vinyasa Flow At 1 PM ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa practice this afternoon with Kate. It was just what she needed after her Trirail ride home. class of the day, and she felt great! Tracy, Wilmene & Grace Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Wilmene and Grace sat outside by the pool in the sunshine this afternoon. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars, Parenthood, NCIS, & NCIS LA This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars, Parenthood, NCIS, & NCIS LA this evening. There are so many good shows this season, it is a challenge to fit them all in. Daily OM : Intention & Intuition: The Purpose Of An Altar ~

Monday, October 1st, 2012 ~ Mom Goes To Debra's Hot Vinyasa Practice This Morning ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyaya practice this morning with Debra at Awaken Hot Yoga Studio in Lighthouse Point. It was a great class, very, very challenging! Tracy, Grace & Wilmene Sit Outside By The Pool This Afternoon ~ Tracy, Grace and Wilmene sat outside in the sunshine between raindrops this afternoon. It was so nice to be outside in the fresh air. Tracy Vomits 8 - 10 Ounces This Afternoon After Her 1:30 Feeding ~ Tracy vomited about 8 to 10 ounces after her 1:30 PM feeding. We are so glad she seemed to feel a lot better after that! Mom Goes To Veronica's 1 PM Hot Flow Class This Afternoon ~ Mom had a great Hot Vinyasa class this afternoon with Veronica at Awaken Yoga Studio. The room was toasty hot and humid. Grace Gives Tracy A Handwarming Massage ~ Grace gives Tracy a warming hand massage this afternoon. Tracy sure does love her handwarmers. Mom, Dad, & Tracy Watch Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars & Castle This Evening ~ Mom, Dad, and Tracy watched Dancing With The Stars: The Allstars & Castle. Daily OM: Observing Evolution: Allowing Others To Walk Their Paths ~