Oh my God - it was soooo wonderful to be back in Fleet for those two days - I feel energized and refreshed and so appreciative of where I live! Had dinner out at the Juice, my favorite place, and got to visit with my fat dog and fluffy cat and to see the boys in their element - Oh yea!!! Caleb now has beads up the wazoo thanks to so many of his generous friends--and I can't wait for his designs to spill out - he is very creative and now we have the materials to let him cut loose. Thank you!
- I feel confident that all will go well for Shaye in spite of the outcome on the 28th. I think the police have to take this approach for legal reasons , but I am convinced that they will do the right thing in the end --I am writing another letter to the chief to suggest that Shaye might just get community service and pay that off by helping Caleb with physical therapy. That would be so healing for the both of them. What is up with this chief title anyways! Perhaps we should all come up with titles for ourselves. (Don't even think about suggestions for me)
Carol was so terrific to take my place and mother Caleb while I was gone, it was the only way I was going to be able to leave his side. Nothing like family when life hits rock bottom. As sisters go - we have had our ups and downs but when I need her - she always has my backside. This speaks volumes about her.
So now for the update on Caleb--I came back to the happiest sight of all..Caleb looking at me and connecting for the first time in about 2 weeks. What a miracle all those prayers produced. He is alert and as I spoke to him he would nod his head allowing me to know that he understood everything I was saying. He kisses me again and oh that is heavenly! He is yanking away at his IV lines and is restless and back to looking more like Caleb. The relief in me is palpable!!! The ID dude is downright giggly over Caleb's improvements and I swear I am going to pack him up and move him to Fleet with us. We are out of the toilet and are back in the pool! Weeeeeeeee!
We remain grateful to all of you and hold you tight through this journey. Love, the mumsie. Good to be back on line - I have missed you so!
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My Pirate Prayers have been answered! (maybe that should be your book title)
Love love love to you all.
Joan
YES YES YES!!!
Glad to hear that Caleb is more comfortable and doing well. Tell that boy to keep up with the hard work and we'll all keep rooting him on. Thanx for blessing fleet with your presence, Sharyn, it was great to see you. Rest comfortably guys, we'll keep you in our thoughts. Love~ian
sharyn-
did you just weeeeeeee in the pool?
Great news, glad Caleb is doing better and you Sharyn have got a chance to rest and relax somewhat. Keep the faith and we aill keep on praying.
I believe that once the charges are filed, it's up to the DA whether to pursue a conviction, accept a plea bargain (community service) or drop the foolishness altogether.
Michael D. O'Keefe
P.O. Box 455
Barnstable, MA, 02630
OR:
CapeDA@Massmail.state.ma.us
Hey to sharyn....and caleb's crew....twas so sweet to share the circle of 50!!! with you on Tuesday night....and to be there for your once around the circle go 'round....we all know how big THAT circle REALLY is...and if we all had been there, you'd still be kissin' and hugging ....and then some!!!!
It was sooooo good to finally be able to give some lovin' in person....now we're all back to the long distance thing.....that CAN work All-most as well!!!! (-;
We'd had a circle of 30...earlier in the evening : for peace and Stopping the War....so it was only fitting to move the candles over as an outer circle for Caleb for HIS circle at 9 !!!!~ and we'd been drumming w/Lisa B. and friends since 7pm.....so the tribal energies were humming for the rest of the night.
Tis soooooo good to hear that Our Pirate is really back to his own self....glowing as Caleb can....especially after seeing his form in "full leap" via Denmark and last Year's end Gathering...thanks to Sky!!!!~
and good to hear it from the "horse's mouth....ooooops....guess that's not possible if yr "back in the saddle"...guess I'll stop ....right THERE!!!
we Love you and send all of our BEST to MGH this lovely day in August....with September seemingly moments away....We shall all miss Cabes at the fireworks tonight...his presence/participation is always memorable and inspiring 0-;....
we shall have to ARRRRGHHH for him THIS year at the FIREWORKS....and Hoot for him during our Classic Surf Movies on Friday at the Library...
he'll be Home to us ...soon enuff....Soon Come, Mon ...we Love you....light!ly...ch/dad in the Hollow
Delurking to say I'm so happy Caleb has taken an upward turn. I found you via Blackbird and check in daily to see how he's doing. What a spirit he has! Must get it from his mother...
What is this juice place you all talk about?
amazing grace...may this be the last low valley before he climbs to the pinnacle of recovery... in my prayers....
I love Joan's idea Sharyn, you should keep that in mind!
I think as often as you can, come home to fleet and re-charge the batteries, it will do you and Caleb a world of good.
Shaye will be fine, I just know it in my heart.
Peace be with you and enjoy the kisses.
J
AWESOME-AWESOME-AWESOME!!! So glad to hear that our Caleb is doing well again. YAY!!! :)
And, so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time in Fleet. That, I'm sure, was much needed by you, my Dear. I'm also very greatful that I got to hug and kiss you the other night at prayer circle. That was much needed by ME. I missed the normalcy of Wellfleet, and I think that seeing you for even a few seconds brought it back. Fantastico!!!
I miss you all, and can't wait to see you all again soon.
As for Shaye...I think that all will turn out well in the end also. Shaye is a great person and deserves the best. I think that the physical therapy/community service idea is a good one. I too think that that will be beneficial to them both in the healing process.
Love,
Nicole Miner :)
I missed you too! I was glad you got a break tho from this, and was able to be back home.. I am especially happy to hear Caleb is responding so well.. he is as tough as nails that lad.. what a beautiful journey this has been, heart wrenching.. but has taught us all a lot. Thanks Aunt Carol for being so good to your dear sister, and her/your boys! Keep on pushing Caleb.. Sharyn.. love ya!
So good to read Sharyn's words and hear the relief she feels. We are heading down to Wellfleet this afternoon for the long weekend and can't wait to see and feel all that energy again.
For the person who asked about the Juice, it's a small and very casual restaurant that serves good meals at very reasonable prices---pizzas, quesadillas, salads, etc. Always fresh and always friendly service. At the corner of Commercial Street and whatever that street is that cuts off downhill at the Marketplace.
See you there!
Amy
so glad to hear from you again! and what great news!
i had a special altar for caleb on sunday with pictures from past hootafests, a poster from the one where i had to carry caleb home, etc. some summers i'll go from 4th of july til hootafest without seeing caleb, its just how the summer goes. it was hard not seeing him there this year. but i know he was there, jagging it up with us in spirit!
the next event for us is our annual phone call on international talk like a pirate day. i have no doubts he'll be up and ready by then!
P.s. The Juice is only the BEST place to eat on The Cape.. Chad the juicemon is awesome, the food is killer, and the staff is great! He is also a dear friend to Caleb..
Sharyn, Sooo happy to hear Caleb is alert and responing and feisty!I agree with you, I think it is all good from here. I think your suggestion about Shaye is perfect and I think it would be great for Caleb to have his buddy there helping him get better. Love, Susanna
Excellent news.
As we celebrated my boy's 30th birthday last night (wait, did I say 30??? how did that happen, wasn't it just yesterday I was putting him on the bus for his very first day of school, watching his little face pressed up against the window while he waved joyfully to me?...sorry, I digress...), we spoke of Caleb and of your family and realize how grateful we are. We are grateful that our own children are healthy, happy and downright fun to hang out with, we are grateful that Caleb has turned yet another big corner, and we are grateful to live here on this beautiful sandbar, our own personal piece of heaven, where people care about one another, where neighbors help neighbors in their time of need, where generosity of the human spirit comes through loud and clear every day on this blog.
Thank you Sharyn, Caleb and family for allowing us to share in your journey, for in doing so, our hearts and minds have been expanded.
With gratitude and respect,
Audrey
It was nice to see you the other night at the circle. We are glad to hear Caleb is doing better.
I was also thinking that maybe if they allow Shaye to do community service he could perhaps go to the schools to stress the use of helmets and safety gear for our extreme sports fanatics!!! Our thoughts are always with You, Caleb,Kai,Max, Jan, and Jenn
xoxo
Linda
yesterday i brought my little pirate to 'Fleet from Brewsta, some of you may have seen him, a 3yr wearing a bandana and eye patch screaming ARRGGHHHH MATEY!!! at everyone... we visited the circle and i showed him the biggest baddest pirate of em' all... Jack said "where is Pirate Potter?", and I said "out to sea, but you will know when his ship comes in cause pirates make a lot noise!!!"
A few of us had our own prayer circle in the water last night in eastham, under the large orange moon, one of those feelings that you would like to bottle up and drink in the harshest of winter... nothing like surfing in the moonlight
I have been following this blog ever since I returned from a vacation to Wellfleet. We rented a home from a person I work with in Northampton, MA. who is a surfer. Come to find out he knows Shaye and has a picture that Shaye did for him hanging in his office.
We do not know Caleb but feel like we do from this blog.
I am glad to hear the great news today. I hope Caleb continues to get better and grow stronger each day.
give em hell yellowbeard
ya ol boy!!!!
yarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
It was wonderful to read such positive words today; I'm so glad that Caleb continues to improve. Your writing has such energy and clarity, and today I feel your joy and gratitude. One happy mama.:)
Your idea for Shaye is so perfect. I feel for him, his heart must be very tortured now....but your family's support must mean so much to him.
Caleb will be in my thoughts and prayers daily, until he's healed and free of the pokings and proddings and IVs....a spirit like his needs to MOVE!
Love from PamK in VT
Sharyn,
Great news on Caleb!!
Will skinny dipping be allowed in the pool??
OK You begged for this...
How about if we call you Miss Chief??
Kevin
We keep updating ourselves each day from across the atlantic and feel true joy at the lastest update! You are a true family, we all have our ups and downs, but are there when we need each other. You are so strong and courageous and Caleb is the same. Two fo a kind....Ali Andy and Tenaya..Manchester UK
That is fantastic news- we're so happy to hear about Caleb's progress. Knowing Caleb, and the strength in his whole family, it's just a matter of when he would start going forward again. We're all with you guys,
Love, Carrie and Neil and Satchel.
Hi Sharyn,
Amy said she saw you in Fleet, sorry I missed you. It is so good that you were able to be with Shaye.
I think the outcome will be good.
Awesome Caleb is resopnding, we all stand and salute. And the iv
pulling is a good sign, Caleb you be good. Today is Aalyahs 14 month birthday. Keep up the good work and we will keep praying....
Love to sis Carol for taking care of Caleb.... much love
The DeVastos
The Juice is food made with LOVE. Everything is so fresh and local when it can be and the staff is friendly and beautiful.
Shaye is also made with love, fresh, local and beautiful. What a cool town to have both these wonderful things.
XOXOX,settie
there's a nice little blurb about caleb and a gorgeous photo of him at last year's oysterfest in the october issue of cape cod life magazine. it might not be out in stores yet, but keep an eye out- it has an old life guard's chair on the cover.
Yep. that sounds more like it. I hope caleb has a blast making many a beaded thingy. It made my heart warm and fuzzy to see you sharyn. I have missed you and our cackling! Crows can too talk! Tell caleb I miss him and to get right back here. We all need for him to be home...caleb most of all. I will continue to light a candle before I go to sleep every night until he is here in fleet again. Love always...amy stj
Dana & Mike say, Glad to hear that Caleb is doing well.....looking forward to seeing some of his beadwork! We check the website often to check on his progress...
..all of you are in our thoughts & prayers. XOXO Dana & Mike
Sharyn, Kai, Max, Jan, and Jennie,
Hey lovely friends. We miss you all so much. We're having a great time here in Burlington. Man, this place is full of hippies. All smiley and nice its almost freaky- but mostly awesome. It is so good to hear that Caleb was communicating with you today Sharyn. That is AWESOME news! Give him big hugs from me and Mike :-) We think of you often and love you so much. love, Katie and Mike
Sven and I had to go up to Boston today, and, as we drove past Mass General, we sent loads of positive thoughts your way. The first thing I did when I got home to
Wellfleet was search for the blog. So glad to hear Caleb is awake and doing well!
My husband,son,and I were driving through Wellfleet on July 4th. We stopped for lunch and heard about Caleb's accident. I have not been able to stop thinking about him. So glad to read that he is doing better.
All good wishes.
Rachel
Hello from Miami!
I was so happy to read your blog today!!! Great News!!! We missed you too Sharyn...so great to have you back. So glad you were able to enjoy Fleet...I'm sure it's not the same without you guys. I'd love to go visit some day...sounds like a great place with lots of great people! Tell ol Yellowbeard to keep kicking butt! ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
Much peace and love to you all!
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers!
Fight back Caleb, fight back Caleb, fight back Caleb....the mantra is working! Good news is a balm for our souls...
peg from PA
Oh Sharyn what a wonderful blog for today! What a gift to find Caleb more alert and back on the recovery road again. Glad you were able to be there for Shaye and to recharge a bit. Love to you all.
Aunt Judy
wohooo finaly some good news haha
tell Caleb were all pullin for him here in boston
love,
enzo
I think that would be Ms. Chief!
So wonderful to hear that Caleb is alert and doing better!!! I check in every day and always hope to read good news such as this. Keep on truckin'! Your new web friends throughout the world love you and continue to pray for healing!! I pass by Spaulding Rehab most days to go to work and I send my deepest prayers to him through the window of my car. Take Care!
~Barbara (Stoneham,MA)
or maybe Mischief Sharyn !!! xox
Sharyn,,
Great news! Prayers are Powerful. Lots of love, Margie
I crown you Inamorata Mumsie !!!!!!!!
Meaning woman who loves or is loved xox
Fantastic news, Sharyn!! Thanks, Carol, for standing in Caleb on the mend........can't get any better than that!! I look forward to Calab out and about! Happy beading!
Sue
How about Lady Grit???
it sounds like a trip home was just what you needed! glad to hear Caleb is starting to improve!!!!!!
Robin & Priscilla
RE: Justice:
Restore
1. to make whole:
2. to bring back to a former, original, or normal condition, as a building, statue, or painting.
3. to bring back to a state of health, soundness, or vigor.
4. to give back; make return or restitution of (anything taken away or lost).
Restorative justice is what we need, not punitive (in)justice which is what we have.
Flo
Right on! That's great news of Caleb! Beads, Beads, yummy fruit...the more you eat the more you poot! Oh, sorry...that was beans :) Hope today is wonderful for you all and the sun shines bright allll day!
Love your Parites in Wilmington!
Christa, Capt. Jack & Noah too!
Awesome news mumsie! all my love to you and the fam... and what a fam it is !! i miss you so much !
Corey-
life feels good today. i love you all.
Sweet Beans....Sending lots of Love and Healing from Mt Pisgah, Boothbay Harbor, ME. Have keept Kim and Philippe informed of
Caleb's progress, we are all so very happy....this is a slippery slope, but we know he'll make it...one step at a time. Bracelets for the nurses..what a great idea!I continue to work on
caleb's immune system....he's such a fighter....GO Caleb...!! and you, Sharyn, continued strength, courage, and Love from all the mothers/fathers on this planet, for we know what you are going through...
Blessings, my Dear. Be well.
Melinda and Mari
Happy to hear you feel connected again with your hometown and then with caleb when you returned to his side. love you. Grace
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