Mumsie's Tuesday tidbits

Sorry -I was just notifed that Caleb's surgery is put off till next Wed., first thing in the morn..but a good turn out at the prayer circle is always welcomed from our point of view. Caleb had a very big day - he had his treach tube taken out - this time officially by the Doctor instead of Caleb. So the next major possiblility is that he will be able to start eating real food and gain some of that weight back. So bring on the chocoloate shakes, the marzipan and the cotton candy! He is doing well with therapy and actually gets a kick out of it - it's great to be stacking cones, throwing balls and taking first steps down the hallway - Caleb missed all these steps when he was little cause he just crawled outside and did his own thing out in the woods beyond. It has been so heart warnming to have the first trickle of friends coming up on weekends - I know you will all make it here sooner or later, but thanks for being patient. Everyday we have an excursion to the great outdoors - Caleb looking cool in his designer shades. Tom Cruise could never look that good in a wheelchair I tell you. His spirits are down a bit but we did manage to get a slight smile out of him. I am touched by how many of you who write on this blog don't even know Caleb. I sense that there must be a little something inside of you that relates to Caleb on some level .. do you have a secret desire to say something just a bit off color and laugh with great abandon afterwards, do you wish to throw caution to the wind ,to break out of the monotony of your life for one day, to have more zest than all the oranges at Stop and Shop? You've got the feel all right! Caleb and I are right where we are supposed to be - go enjoy yourselves at the Caleb's wicked jag or wherever you find yourself. Celebrate, Celebrate - the pirate is turning into the wind and will be sailing back soon. Love, mumsie