Karen Taylor:  

Life Updating...It's been 5 years since I lost my better half (truly the nicer one). I'm still forcing myself to move forward. I haven't slept more than 3 hours a night since leaving the ICU...so if you're up, so am I!!! I use music as an outlet. Green Day is very helpful. The kids are doing better than I am because, well, children are extremely resilient. Jacob turned 13 on March 19th, and he is trying to make it through the 7th grade (God help him). He's a great comedian who loves music, writing, hanging out with his friends, and getting into as much trouble is as humanly possible. He's smart-mouthed like his mother; constantly questioning rules and authority, but absolutely hilarious! Jake plays basketball year round. His absolute favorite activity is extreme sports (X-Games stuff)...adrenaline junkie. He spends every afternoon (after homework that he claims he doesn't have) practicing new tricks (that will get us to the E.R.) on his bike. Of course, I bought him a ramp. Riley is 10 as of Feb. 8th, and she is pure SUNSHINE. She loves art, music, and all things creative. She's a straight A student, and plays basketball year round (practice and game schedules swirl through my head). Rye's absolute fav is gymnastics.....Expand for more