Fighting for Taylor Insomnia has begun once again. It has been a few years since I have had to look at its’ dark and lonely ways. I haven’t had more than 3 1/2 to 4 hours each night, with images of Taylor’s upcoming tuition for his school, the enormous bill for the feeding clinic they […]
This is a very special message to all of my co-workers that were let go today. My heart is heavy, as well as those that remain. Every single one of you will be missed. For each of you that supported Kayaking for Taylor, an even bigger shout out from Taylor and I, from the bottom […]
Well- despite the odds- and a blast of a 5′ wake at the very end of the kayak trip, almost overturning me- We made it!!!Thank you USCG!! A HUGE thank you to my boss Keith, Kayak Dave, Lauren, Johnny, Mark, Epic kayaks, C&M Marine, my mom, and of course, the fabulous Taylor! And every supporter […]
Thank you to everyone that has helped and is helping to make this day happen! 1 and 68 children are being diagnosed with Autism each year. Although we as of yet, do not know the cause- we DO know that we can help those affected by it with the proper education, therapies and most of […]
6:30 AM launch from: C & M Marine 4932 Kenal Rd, Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-2013 Barataria Waterway Bayou Cutler Bayou Saint Denis 29 29’42” (some open water) 90 01’08” Mud Lake Barataria Bay 29 24’14” 89 59’21” meeting point with Station Grand Isle Uscg. Mendicant Island Beauregard Island Finish port: PO 29 Tac 15.8089Tac59.4 […]
A great big shout out to Lynn University and Angela Caple! Thank you for the kind words! http://our.lynn.edu/alumni/news–events/alumni-news/alum-ne-alumnews-the-perfect-ying-and-yang Working on the final details for tomorrow’s trip! Leaving at 6:30 AM sharp!
We made it to the starting point for the kayak trip !!! Taylor was a complete trooper for the 6 hour drive, after a lonnngggg night in Houston watching the lightening seemingly ricochet off of every wall in our little cottage, and listening to the thunder rattle the walls as if it were an 8.0 […]
Today was another day in the life of my brave little boy. He persevered thru 5 teeth extractions! After 10 hours of sleeping the trauma off – he is now up dancing to Charlie Brown’s theme song. Gotta love this kid! With each struggle of our every day – they can always be overcome. It […]
Hi! And if you are here- you are supporting us by reading, and following our updates. Thank you! We are only 11 days away from paddling 40 miles from new Orleans to Grand Isle. This past weekend, I had 3 amazing kayakers take me down the Colorado river from Bastrop,TX Smithville, TX. 20 mile per […]
Well! We are almost there! 20 days and counting!!! The success party in Grand Isle will be Friday, May 29th at 5:00 PM hosted by Energy XXI‘s production team. Depending on the weather I have allowed a 3 day window of Wednesday, May 27-29th to make the journey from New Orleans to The Gulf of […]