Thursday, August 2, 2007
Thursday already
Hi out there - I didn't write on the blog yesterday as I knew most of you would be busy at Caleb's wicked jag! I called Kai around 7 pm and could'nt hear a thing! Thank you to all of you who work so hard for Caleb. Today they have begun feeding him simple slide down foods like applesauce and juices - he did well with that and when he can master it,and get his food tube out - he will be down to one tube- for urinating. That one will go when he is more stable on his feet. He is looking more and more like the Caleb I remember - handsome and spirited. On so many occasions he reacts just as he would have prior to the accident and in others - well... that will be a wait and see situation. He is drawing alot and I feel that will be such a big part of his re-hab. He looks sad and that always affects me - I just wish I knew what is going on inside of him - so many unanswered questions I am assuming. I felt that the period of time after the divorce with 3 little kids was going to be my greatest challenge in life - but this one has it topped. Caleb and I will move forward each day and not try to look back.. so far so good. Thanks for always being on the other end of this journey - I am blessed, along with Caleb to have such support. Be well - all of you and know that in my mind I always picture Caleb and I driving into Fleet with smiles on our faces - we will do this!
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You sound a little down and tired Sharyn. Remember to take some time for you. Go for a walk, get some sun on your face. The best thing for Caleb is to see his mom happy and smiling. He knows you and he will react to what he sees in you.
It will be a long journey, but you will both come out of it stronger people. Wellfleet awaits the day you both come home to us for good, but until then just feel all the love we are sending your way. Call on a friend if you need one. The drive isn't that far to take you out for a bit and put a smile on your face!
Dear Caleb and Caleb's Mom,
Hold on tight through smiles and frowns, God is with you and leads more and more people, like me -- a perfect stranger -- to pray with you. It's okay for Caleb to be sad. It's okay for you to be sad too! It's part of being alive and human. Thank God for both.
I am so inspired by Caleb, and his dear family.. you all have been so strong throughout this, it is a lesson well learned by me, and so many others in Wellfleet, and literally across the globe..
I am sure Caleb is itchy to get well, and return home.. understandably so.. soon come, till then rest well, and keep the faith. I heard the Wicked Jag was a lot of fun, BIG UPS to the Wicked crew that got it together, along with Jodi, Trudy, Ennie & all those that attended! All the dedication behind this is so compassionate, and true.
Sharyn, you are amazing..Jan, so strong, Kai, Max, & Jennie..Caleb is so blessed to have you in his life.. keep him laughing, laughter truly is the BEST medicine!
Sharyn......is there an address where some might send get well cards and such to help buoy Caleb in his recovery???
Thanks,
Larry
Sharyn,
I think it might be time for you to take a long walk along the Charles River when Caleb naps. To be fresh and up for him remember to take are of yourself. LOve to you both.
Hey Sharyn,
Everyone on the Lower Cape from 19-22 was at the Wicked Oyster last night! I am surprised you could even hear Kai. It was a wild night! All my reports from all I speak to and your blog comments are so great to hear about Caleb. A previous commentor noted your dampened spirit which I slightly sense myself. Keep up the great work and you will all be fine. If I can trigger a laugh in you we have shared in the past then I have accomplished something here. Keep laughing!!
Depression is common after this type of an injury. Your emotions do not float in the air around you they develop in your brain. The happy/sad parts of his brain could have been injured but, like the other parts they can heal. Also...let's be fair...he has a right to be depressed. If I get the flu for three days I get depressed...so his response is not unreasonable. The motivation that he is embracing his therapy with is a good sign. He may be down but he is not giving up.
Sharyn...When I get up there I'm giving you a massage!! I worked with Kai today, and we did the gallery next to the wicked. It was a hot one, but it felt so good to be working on the crew, even if it is a bit smaller right now. Kai and I had some good talks, and went for a swim after work. And we Laughed. You have raised some beautiful souls sharyn..I am forever moved by the wisdom and love that your sons eminate. Caleb will come out of his sadness. He is realizing his loss, but he will see the beauty in the whole experience someday. How much love he has, and how many lives he affects with it.
see you soon....amy
Would Caleb enjoy this blog site? We could send him pictures and comments, etc. Do you need a laptop up there? What do you think anybody?
Hi Sharyn, me again... as others have said, ups and downs are to be expected, and depression (even serious, clinical depression) is not an irrational response under the circumstances. Caleb has suffered a loss... maybe the reality of that as an irreversible fact is now hitting him (and you.) Make sure that you get whatever help you all may need... seek it out, be your own advocate. There will be times when that will be the only choice.
A couple of weeks into my daughter's hospital stay she began having seizures. Out of the blue. It was a setback and we took it hard. Seemed like the end of our rope at the time. One more thing. Now (12 years later) she just takes her meds and doesn't even think about it. We never could have envisioned that eventuality in those darkest moments.
This may well be the greatest challenge you will ever be called upon to face. Cut yourself some slack. Give yourself space. Hug your son, and know that all of us are praying and wishing you strength and peace.
Jerry G
Hi there
We were on vacation from Manchester UK in Cape cod last week and saw the community of Wellfleet coming together for Caleb. Our little family now follows the progress of this big one and wishes Caleb and his family the very best
Alison, Andy and Tenaya Cooper
Hi Sharyn, it's Grace. it's Friday. Hope you are doing well today. I was wondering if Caleb remembers most things and especially the friends and family he has seen? If you get the chance, ask him if he remembers when he and i got lobsters from that little seafood take-out place next to which is now d'italias? It was one of his first nights in the barn(no kitchen yet, hence Take-out)and it definetly was a memorable one. Let me say stinky.! U can only imagine. Love u!
Dana & Mike said, Glad to hear that Caleb is improving day by day, we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Although we don't know Caleb or any of you, Cape Cod and all of its people have a special place in our hearts.....I have been coming to the Cape since I was a very small child - its the best! Keep your chin up!! XOXO
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