On the fourth of July, 2007 Caleb Potter was involved in a skateboarding accident.
He suffered serious injuries and continues to need all of our positive thoughts and prayers.
This blog is to serve as a space for updates on Caleb's journey of recovery.

Friday, July 13, 2007

Update from Mumsie

-Hello everybody out there. I am up and running and will keep you posted each day, as to Caleb's progress. Jennie is here today and Richard Blakley was here also, and we have good news to report.
-Caleb with assistance was able to sit up for the first time, opened a tin of mints with both hands and the most touching event was when Richard placed a Wellfleet Oyster in Caleb's hands without even saying anything. Caleb obviously knew what he was handling and was trying to pry it open with his hands. He also reached infront of him towards the goodlooking nurse, and slowing removed her sethoscope from her neck and jiggling it next to him.
-Caleb came through his lower jaw surgery successfully, and his jaw was wired shut for 3 weeks. I promise this is the only time he will be quiet. His upper head region will be operated on the week after next and they will address the eye at that point. Till then we do not have any update on that. They are attmepting to move him out of Surgical Intensive Care, to night or no later than tomorrow morning and he will start phsyical therapy soon there after.
-We feel encouraged everyday by Caleb's improvements. Thanks for all your prayers and thoughts. We certainly can feel that energy channeled to him.
-I understand that everyone is most anxious to come see him, and as Caleb heals, we will try to get you in to say hello, but for now I am grateful that you are hanging tight to home and respecting the families wishes to give him time to heal.
- I will be updating you daily, so check your computer instead of calling Kai, Max and Jennie if you can.
-Your generousity and love carries us all through.

---Sky will be setting up my own account this week, but for now I am going to do updates under Jennie's name.
--------Mumsie

14 comments:

Sue said...

That is fantasic news-- so very happy to hear it. I will be sure to share it with my kids.
Way to go CALEB stay strong everyone is rooting for you .

Anonymous said...

Wonderful progress. Such great news. We are thinking of you all the time and sending good thoughts.
Carla & Steve

Anonymous said...

That is great news! Really good progress! Caleb is in our prayers.
Robin & Priscilla O'Malley

Anonymous said...

Great news! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It's really nice to see a community come together!

Michelle

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the update, wonderful news.

Anonymous said...

...been turning to the blog several times a day looking for more good news...and yes! ...there it was! My prayers are with you all. Gail

Lori Clancy said...

It's amazing how good it feels to get them to the rehab floor! It's like there is a light at the end of a long dark tunnel! He will do fine, he has strength and will power to get through it. God speed! Lori

tendencies and such said...

yes! caLeb!
the pirate prevaiLs.
xoxoxo
owen

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David Friend & Margaret Shepherd.

afawkes said...

Excellent, excellent news! I'm so glad to hear of the great progress with his healing. Thanks for keeping us posted.

K & O said...

Fantastic news! We will keep on sending our positive energy and prayers for Caleb's continued recovery! Also, our love and support to you Sharyn, Jan, Kai, Max and all.
Kathy and Owen

hannah said...

caleb, i know that you cant wait to jump out of that hospital bed and get back to fleet, we are all SO PROUD of your progress you have been making! i miss and love you, you crazy pirate! i am sending you positive energy from cali and you are in my thoughts daily!
hannah

Anonymous said...

Sharon and fam Ive been praying hard for Caleb with the expectation that he was going to pull through and progress faster than thought possible Im so excited for you all and of course for Caleb Ill keep praying for continued stength and progress
Caleb keep pushing xoxoxo
God is good Love Casey

Anonymous said...

We are all hear leb, you are doing such a good job we are all so proud of you, sending all the love and light you will need..(there is plenty) cant wait to see your smiling face