Soooooooo- you can stop holding your breath in - Caleb is back!
What a scare he gives me, gives us..gives you!
His IV fluids are coming back negative indicating no bacterial infection on the rise; his vitals now stable. I wanted to get this off to you before there was a mad exodus of wailing Fleetians trailing off to Newcomb beach, jumping into the sea like little lemmings. But then I realize that's how depressed I was - you all hold firmly and stay grounded when I can no longer see my way. I thank you for being the heroes of the day. My hero- each one of you out there holding us in your thoughts.
You are such courageous creatures -and I am so blessed to have you by my side, always plugging for Caleb.
Caleb is working out whatever bug he had in his system.. he vomited several times today, looked up after one such bout and said " hi pops" to Jan. I cleared the room of family so the nurse could clean him up leaving the Kai guard to watch over him. Caleb looked up and whispered to his brother " where did everyone go?" Perhaps he is ready to party???? He is beginning to "find his voice" again- just little bursts- I am relieved.
I want to say Happy Birthday to Grace (one of Calebs' past loves)- I love her so..and happy birth-date to all of you who were born at just the right time in order to be a part of the journey we are all on. We will be celebrating at the Lindsay/Potter home as soon as I can bring this child of mine home...celebrating with all those beautiful faces on the blog and all the new ones to be added....can't wait to see you all! Love mumsie I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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.
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.
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In this season of giving thanks and celebrating family togetherness, I wish to extend a warm thank you to everyone who has been involved in a myriad of ways with my son, Caleb Potter, and his recovery. On July 4, he was involved in a skateboarding accident in our little hometown of Wellfleet on Cape Cod, that caused him serious injuries. He came home from Spaulding Rehab in Boston just before Thanksgiving. Through the blog we started:
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Thank you for sharing your joyous news! Your family continues to be on our minds and in our hearts.
Kara K. Duff and Family
This ride we're on is amazing.
xoxo,settie
Oh Mumsie, glad to hear both you and Caleb are back..what a breathtaking wait....I can sleep now, back in the uk its bed time!
Be strong, that boy of yours is some fighter. Enjoy your lighter heart! Ali Manchester UK
*WHOOOOSH*
That is the collective sigh of relief echoing around the world. We have only to look to you all to be reminded that life is brilliant and precious.
Praying non-stop for Caleb and the entire Potter family...thanks for the good news. You made our day!
Love you!
NJ
YEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH BILLIE!!!!
Sharyn,
You are so right. We all have been waiting to find out about Caleb. I wasn't able to log on to the computer until today and read Friday's blog. I said a prayer that Caleb would come out of it and have checked back several times today to find an update. i did not realize I was holding my breath until I read the fantastic update.
This has become a daily ritual for me - logging on to find out how Caleb is doing and if there is no message, continuing to log on until I have a update.
The day is joyous. It is sunny. Autumn is in the air and the mums are blooming. Caleb has made a turn for the better. What more can you ask for?
Continue to get well Caleb. Sharyn, treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure tomorrow.
Stay strong!!!!
:)
Such relief !!! I am overjoyed at the good news, Caleb you are as strong and courageous as they come, keep healing lovey. I'll start making the phone calls to let my family members know that you are still shining on. We love all of you guys, Sharyn thanks for keeping us all posted, we hang on your every word.
love,
Pilar
oh thank God. xx
Such good news!!
OH!
We waiting and waited, praying and hoping!
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this great news.
We will continue to hold you and yours in our thoughts and hearts.
whew
Thank you for letting us in on the good news. I must have checked in here 20 times in the past 24 hours. Caleb is never out of my thoughts and prayers. And you, Sharyn, what can I say? Amazing! Namaste
Thank you soooo much for writing. We are all holding our collective breath and the frowns on the faces in town are nearly palpable.
We just set up a chain of contact for the first person hearing any news.
And to Caleb: a huge kiss from all of us, no germs yet please, but we are ready to smack lips soon.
T-mom
OH YES!
I can breath again - and sleep well :) bed time in germany...
you are in my thoughts - as always!
laura
We are right there with you Sharyn, with all of your family. What a relief - thanks for sharing.
YAY, oh YAY!!
One anonymous today post said, "the mums are blooming," and I smiled and thought, yes we are! Especially you, Sharyn, you sound like a gloriously tropical red burst of a blossom today. I am so happy for you and all of your family.
Love, Pam K in VT
oops.. i forgot the "e" :)
It is true all the gloomy faces around Wellfleet just worried me more.I would wonder what do they know? I think your vision of us jumping into the sea like lemmings if we didn't get some good news soon isn't too far from the truth (but the smart ones would bring their surf boards). So glad to hear he is on the mend. Love, Susanna
great news!!! yeah!!!!! make sure you take care of yourself too! robin & priscilla
Praise the PTB's - now I can go back to my stupid school work!
Funny - you and your brave family have sucked in this stranger until now, you are as imminent to me as my own family. My concern for your plight has made me think about all the other families suffering the same way...and I am humbled and overwhelmed, and infinitely grateful.
We can breathe again! I stayed up until midnight hoping to read a positive update, than layed awake all night saying prayers for Caleb. Thank you for the good news. We were in Wellfleet this weekend and on pins and needles all the way on the drive back to NJ today. Know Caleb and your family are in our thoughts daily.
Denise
"Through many dangers, toils and snares...
we have already come.
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far...
and Grace will lead us home."
Oh how good it is to breathe deeply once again. Hang in there, sharyn and Caleb. The best is yet to come.
Oh Sharyn!!! AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!! LOVE TO CALEB AND YOU ALL!!!!!!,, Andrea
Thank you, Sharyn, for taking the time to let us know. I've been wearing out the F5 key on my laptop,updating the page to see if there was any news.
As I was waiting, I was thinking about a piece of advice my dad gave me when my son was born. He said, "Don't try to tame his wild spirit. He's going to need it." No small challenge. Life is one wild spiritual journey.
Recovery is never a straight line but this sure feels like the corner is turned.
Love to you all, Pat
Hello My LOVELY Sharyn,
Wonderful news-Wonderful news!!!!
Caleb is the All Mighty Fighter. The one who surprises us all...but then, I'm not really surprised at all because I knew that the Lad would pull through. I'm so happy for you,Sharyn. I truely know how it feels when your child gives you the heaviest heart on Earth. You must be so relieved!
Well, Caleb and I finally just returned back from our 9-day trip to New Hampshire. It's so great to be back in this amazing town. Back on the soil that grew the most outstanding people alive. Back to the Land of Pirates..the Land of Peace..the Land of Love and Hope..The Land where EVERYONE is focused on your Caleb. Willing him to get better..To heal..To come back to us with all of his energy and good spirits.
I TRUELY CAN'T WAIT!!! I want to see the Lads goofy smile. I miss him..My Husband misses him..My Son misses him. What a grand day it will be.
Oh, and if you are reading this...HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACE!!!
Love Ya, Sharyn!!!
Stay Well!
~Nicole Miner :)
Caleb-
so.....what? Are you just showing off now? :)
no need, really, you've quite proven that you're tough as nails.
I'm glad you gave your mum (and crew) so much to smile about today!
hope you feel better every day!
Hooray! Great, great, great news.
I have a heart condition that precludes me from going on roller coasters and other such rides. I'm beginning to think this blog should also be off limits. I hope the young pirate has finally turned the corner. Good thoughts and love to all of you.
What fabulous news to read on this beautiful day! You are in our hearts Sharon, your boys, Jan and all of you sharing the highs and the lows in this incredible journey.
Erika
Yarrgy matey... good work Caleb, get it all outta your system! Happy Birthday Grace.. hope it was a good day for ya! Sharyn, I am relieved beyond words that he bounced back.. you too! Love to all..
xoxo.
Not only doing so much better but also speaking! Much better than we even dared hope! Thank you again for keeping us up to date, but don't worry about us, we are happy to wait on you at any and all times. It's true that the town was holding its breath.
jack
Big Sigh of relief!!
I had been leaving the blogg up on my computer and refreshing the page every few minutes all day long......I let it be for an hour or so and was so thrilled when the new post was up....all I had to read was the heading and I burst in to tears of relief....with continued prayers,
Tracy
Sharyn- Jean, Jack, Alice, Jane and I went for a walk down Bound Brook this afternoon. It was gloriously beautiful - the sun on the grasses, the bay very blue. But all of that did not distract us from our worry for Caleb. We got home, I was out clipping a bush and Jean called "Caleb is better!" and the terrible weight lifted from my heart. We are so glad. He is one strong young man! Give him our love and tons to you. Brailsford
Hallelujah! My husband and I will toast to Caleb's turn around. Love from Connecticut!
CALEB SPEAKS!!! Oh, I'm so thrilled. My spouse (who listens as I update her on Caleb's (and family/friends) journey joined in with me in exclaiming relief. He's baaaaaaaaack! Nicholson has nothing on this guy. My glass of 2002 haut-medoc as I sit by a roaring fire just got that much deeper, drier and satisfying. I'm celebrating a birthday of my own. September 18th, really, but Sunday is a better day to celebrate. Your news made my celebration that much richer. Now, on to the oysters, aged steaks, portabella mushrooms, baked potato with sour cream and sauteed green beans. Damn, she's a fabulous cook and I, well, I am one very lucky lady. Cheers, Caleb. Keep it coming. Love to you, Mumsie and to everyone who is celebrating with you today. Namaste
Lesa
Add another toast from the Nutmeg state...yay!!!
In joy, Mom in CT
Prayers answered!
Carol O
YES!!!! I climbed to the top of the highest peak in Vermont today with my new friend from school and when I got to the summit and looked at the beautiful vista I thought about Caleb and saw it for him. I just got home and this news is AWESOME! Mike is at work right now and I'm gonna walk down and bring him some dinner that we can eat together on his break. I know he will be so happy again because of this great news. Love to you and Kai and Max and Jen and Jan, thanks for the update. Love, Katie
Thank God once again.
wow.
Love to you all.
mkb and family in new york
I spent the afternoon planting shrubs and meditating on life and its ups and downs, with Caleb at the forefront of my thoughts. I am so grateful for this news, and for the realization that we all have had a part in this amazing journey. The true heroes here are you and Caleb, living in these trying moments, walking the tightrope.....with all of us for your safety net. I feel as if a raw wound has closed, and healing has begun. Take a deep breath,the air is free and clear. Such is the power of love......
peg from PA
Family
I, and so many others, are so relieved...I hesitated about leaving for a beautiful walk, but did and flew back to the computer, almost afraid, but not quite--and I AM SO HAPPY--collective prayer and a healing service or two works....If there is a party, I will get plane tickets and be there! I mean WHEN Caleb gets home....Caleb, let's try for a canoe ride for a while instead of the kayak in the rapids!!! Love from Judi/St. Paul
Sharyn, I must admit, this time your news had me a little worried. But now I say : Score 1 for the Pirate...he is getting ready to party ! Gail
Nicely done Caleb Potter!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cathy
I was afraid to look today...
I thought of Caleb 'cause I was out on the water (the Merrimack River, Newburyport) and it was just beautiful; but all that I knew about was the grim situation of yesterday. Got back home and with great trepidation fired up the 'puter. I'm so releived to hear the good news!
All the best from Jerry G and family in Boxford, MA
YES..YES...YES
What absolutely wonderful news. Like many I been checking throughout the night and day and added a few more people today to the prayer grouplink.
Kayaking on the winding Housatonic this afternoon, the quiet wind through the trees seem to respond to my "Caleb" mantra with "Caleb is well".
Logging on to this news brings tears. Keep pluggin' Caleb! Keep pluggin' Sharyn, we've got your back
:>)
When the clouds broke today to let a small amount of light to shine down onto my face I knew for a brief moment this morning that we are strong and that the light will always be at the end of this tunnel. Our Pirate Captain Caleb and all of us have done it again and we will do it as many times as we have to just to bring that boy home again. He is always like a proud lion strong and ever so brave. I don't think he will ever cease to amaze me, teach me, and change me (always for the better, he he).
We all danced very hard last night, feeling each beat and each thrum of the music letting it pulsate and take over our bodies, and with every ounce of energy I/we put out I/we sent it straight to him. He does seem to worry us all but we also must remember roads can be bumpy and I expect his to be like a dirt road in Wellfleet with branches reaching out over the trail making it difficult to see anything that is ahead of you clearly until it sneaks up on you and you make a decision and trust that it is the right one and 19 times out of 20 your right. Sharyn I must say we are all here and strong for you, Caleb, and the rest of the clan because we all wish there was so much more we could do for any of you and that in some way we could help take the burden and the weight off your shoulders, so from afar picture us all pitching in a hand to help hold you up and to help keep Caleb on the path to his recovery. I'll keep it sweet and simple tonight all my love, hope, faith, support, and prayers I give to you tonight and everyday and night. And I thank you so much for releasing my constant fear and worry which had become a companion of mine since the bad news and with news of Caleb's jump back to the stable side it is always pleasant to hear good news when it pertains to Caleb. I send you, Caleb, and the whole Potter/Lindsay clan plenty of lipstick kisses and warm tender hugs. Don't forget to find a semi dark place and catch a view of the stars I always love them so, especially when fall is rushing all around you and the stars feel like you might just be able to touch them and with billions to choose from how can you not love the mysterious beauty of that vast sky, I should also say how Cape Cod misses you guys so much.
I can't wait for that jag/gathering we will have together to celebrate Caleb's homecoming. And always remember four things, I will always have my hands out to hold you, I will always have my heart out to carry you, any my mind out to strengthen you. And last but certainly not least your army is here for you for now and for forever. To Caleb, you, and the rest of you I send out all my gathered strength again and again.
Love, Rachael
P.S. As if to remind me that we are all connected my pain has increased to a crippling high for the past few days, today I feel refreshed mentally so I hope to bring my body to a peaceful place as well. It could be sympathy pain for Caleb which seems to be emanating from where I have pain everyday anyways. So I'm glad to hear he and we can still move mountains. And Sharyn it is bound to happen that when walking for so long on such a treacherous and foggy path its common to feel like you may have stepped off the path or even lost your footing but don't forget we are all here to help you find your way again and at times carry you until you are strong enough to walk again. (Same goes for the rest of your family and especially Caleb) xoxoxoxoxoxo
I have been waiting all day for good news, this is the best!
Thank you Sharyn! Been gone all day and just got in - couldn't sit down to eat until I checked - happy tears.
I can picture the celebration.
Claire
Thanks for the great news I feel soooo much better now At work today I just felt worried. I remember caleb as a youngster with my nephew Ian. I always said to myself Now theres a kid with strength!!!I pray for caleb and you
kai and max and jan daily. Keep fighting caleb see you in the fleet soon. Ian Maclellan says hey.
Hello Caleb, Mumsie, Popsie, Kaisie and Maxie - so glad to hear good news. GOD IS GOOD! Keep smiling - smile lines are good for the soul, an upper. As we age, those lines give us more character. Mothers are built to carry heavy loads and you are doing a wonderful job, Sharyn. Like the hydrangers along the road which were dried out and just sticks, I watered them and they came back. It'll be one happy day when you and Caleb are back -and life goes on. Keep on smiling and the whole world smiles with you, Dreeeeeam,Dream Dream Dream, Listen to the Music on the radio-o, If I had a hammer, I'd hammer in the morning, etc. Always keep a song in your heart. Love one another..........HUGS...Mumlee
Sharyn
We are so pleased to hear the good news. Been prayin non-stop for you guys. Caleb is so amazing! Thank God for his strength and yours of course. We are as near as we can be in your hearts. Steps forward
Love always
Jon, Justine and Lily
Gratitude and continued prayers from Maine.
Thank you for breathing in and breathing out. Happy hero, happy birthday, and happy day.
The love spreads and embraces you all. Sunday sunshine. xoxox kolleen
Oh Sharyn and family - Praise God from whom all blessings flow - I also have been waiting with bated breath since your last post - raised your family and Wellfleet up in prayer during the healing service at church this morning....I have to run to tell my husband and call my sister-in-law!
Judith - Rochester, NY/Wellfleet visitor
Hi Sharyn,
WONDERFUL NEWS....
Onward tomorrow Caleb...
Arrrrrgggghhhh!!!!!
The Young Family
Oh, Sharon..... I am so in the moment here!!! You all have captivated me & I will be along for the ride. My prayers are consistent.. Caleb is showing his strength, just in what he's been able to get through. He will endure this difficult ride, and will be that much stronger for it. Right now, my love & thoughts are with you. You have endured..and I admire you so much for the mom you are. You are an inspiration to all of us, and I profoundly thank you for that.
Love from an ex-fleetian, keepin in touch.
Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh
Now breathe...
ssiiigghhhh....
Caleb,
I don't know you, but I have 4 sons, so I can relate.
Keep getting better,
m
xoxo
p.s. aaarrrggghhh!!!!
smiles,smiles,smiles,smiles! Yesterday as a drove towards town there was a family of four walking on West Main St and there was a little boy of about 4 with a pirate hat and a sword. He was so thrilled with with himself and all I could think of was a next generation of pirates to hit Wellfleet - are we ready? You better believe we are but we need to get Caleb back to lead them. We love you too.
Keep the faith
This is AMAZING news! Just when a wave has taken Caleb under, he pops back out and continues to swim. It is such a relief to hear of his comeback once again! I check in EVERY day and I'm affected each and every time. Thank you Sharyn for sharing Caleb's story with so many of us. I look forward to hearing more great news tomorrow...Take Care!
Barbara, Stoneham MA
I know you can FEEL these wide mouth frog grins on all our faces and the collective thankyous sweetly pursing our lips. JOY JOY JOY !!!!
SS Mom
The collective sigh of releif is tangible! I feel like we're all spectators at the World Series - only we're not routing for the Sox - We want the Pirates to win!!!
Thank-you, Sharyn...so relieved that Caleb is improving again, & even talking! I hope you could share the amazing sunset this evening. Looking north, Wellfleet and beyond looked to be floating suspended over the purple
bay-- so lovely!
blessings to all of you,
with love,
janet
I went away for the weekend, checked in upon getting back. What a relief to hear news of Caleb, bouncing back. A big hug to Caleb, the whole Lindsey/Potter family, and all of Wellfleet from NYC.
Sharyn,
Whew!! I was at a WOMR benefit at Mayo Beach this afternoon and Trudy Surro very nicely left me a voicemail of this blog post. What a calming relief that was for me!
Tell Caleb to be quiet! :-))
Will there be birthday presents at your party given out?
What's the attire? Birthday suits?
I'll be there rain or shine or naked!
Kevin
So relieved - was bothered yesterday that caleb may have been losing or giving up his battle - so happy to see that he has not,, should have known better.
Sue
Sharyn,
Checking all day for the latest when at last, while driving, a college freind called and said..."Caleb is back"! She has joined the "Caleb team" after listening to me all summer. Sooooooooooo grateful to hear of his progress and of his words. Hang in and know you are always in my prayers. Margie
Wow, we just got home from a 5 hour record trip from Wellfleet to home here in western MA. I nervously booted up the computer and came here first. What a relief! Thank God, thank goodness. I am delighted by the turn around. Thanks, Sharyn, for thinking of us; I do not know how you do it.
Amy
YAY!!
Elisa is out here visiting&we had a long conversation about Caleb on our way home from the coast today about how much we love him & are pulling for him everyday...such good news,love to hear he's back in action!!
Loads of love from Portland,
Claire & Elisa
Oh thank god- I, a "stranger" have been worried sick- I can't even imagine how you cope. Hope you can all rest and relax tonight- look forward to more great news tomorrow!
As I blew out our Caleb candle today...only because I didn't want to burn the house down, I said to myself..."may this breath be for you my friend"! I went and had a few...many glass's of wine with MY MUM! Keep your love light bright and your spirit alive! Fight Caleb, Fight!
Your Pirates
Capt. Noah, Christa & Jack
Wilmington, NC
That boy has a lot of bounce! There is no way that you can put anything past him.
Faith, Hope and Love!
Your friends in Md.
Soooooooo relieved to hear the news.
NY mom
Sharyn & Family,
Yahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Go Caleb!! What a fighter...takes after his mom! I was ecstatic when I read the blog today. Great news! Remember, always keep the faith especially when it comes to this tough guy! Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you through the rough days and the great days like today!
Much love & peace,
tc
I wish I could stand by you, and hold your head up,
when your wine glass got empty, I'd fill up that cup.
I'd stand there to give you some visions of hope
and be there to remind you when you just couldn't cope.
when the nites got dark and stormy, and they seemed to be so long
I'd sing you songs of strength to help push you along.
Though yesterday I did feel like a lemming! :)
Distraught, in dispair.
I could still smell Caleb's life and his spirit in the air.
Cuz, I know he's a fighter, and he sure won't give in
Cuz he has a yearning to live, he feels his family within.
With you all by his side, he feels not alone,
contant remiders to keep fighting if he wants to get home.
And the reason he wants to is because it is true
that Yellowbeard is lucky to have a family like you
People to laugh with, the strength to get by
The truth in the open and never a lie.
He was blessed with it all, a family like this...
For if he gave up he'd nothing but eternally miss...
So never forget why he fights death away
with a family he loves he will fight it each day.
In you he finds power, in dad he finds will,
in Kai he finds endurance for bacteria he must kill.
In Max he finds courage, and entwined with true love
he finds all that he needs, which is you to think of.
Sharyn,
Just wanted to finally drop a note after reading your touching blog for several weeks. Caleb is unknown to many people who read but we are so touched by the posts and the photos. The paddle-out pictures still make me cry. You are blessed to have beautiful friends and to live in a beautiful place.
I work as a reporter in Central Massachusetts and we were lucky to welcome home John Bish last week. A few weeks ago, when you were both still at Spaulding, I spoke with Magi on the phone and told her to hunt you up and give you a hug. She realized she had already met you in the chapel and she went back to leave you a note.
Another friend was passing through Wellfleet two weeks ago. When he got back, I was reading him something from your blog and he told me his boys had seen all the pirate signs in town. They are both skateboarders and the younger one loves pirates so they couldn't help noticing. Now they know about the signs.
Caleb's story is spreading far and wide! I just wanted you to know that prayers are going up from many places -
Sharyn: Ah, my heart is happy for your son Caleb and your family...sweet peaceful dreams tonight :)
A mom in MD
Rock on Yellowbeard! We love you!!!!!
Dear Sharyn,
so glad to hear that Caleb is on the up!!!!
Imagination has always had powers of resurrection that no science can match.
I. Bengis
as always, peace, love, energy & thoughts.. sending to caleb & you...
I bet you never would have imagined a day when so many people would be overjoyed after you threw up all day! :)
hope you're feeling better!
I'm so happy to hear this good news.
He's one tough guy! I hope to get a
chance to meet you all someday when I visit my parents in Wellfleet.
All my love,
Donna from N.J.
I am soooo happy for the good news. Our son is being married today, yes on a Monday...in a field.....and the bride is wearing black........gotta love it. Now I can enjoy our day and know Caleb is on the mend again. Thanks for keeping us posted Sharyn. Thank You Caleb for being so strong. Another step forward....home....Wellfleet...peace and love to you all. We will raise a glass to Caleb this afternoon
Such good news - more prayers and healing energy to Caleb
love to you
pc
We saw all the signs when we visited Wellfleet this summer. No one should have to go through what your family is handling so well. As the father of two twenty-somethings, I'm all too well aware that your fight could, but for the grace of God, be mine. Keep fighting! You are lucky to live in such a nurturing community. Caleb's clearly a very tough young man who's taking strength from all the support he's getting. Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.
anonymous -- i watched the stars sun. a.m. and directed my small prayers and energy toward you all -- i am so glad to hear the news and hope it continues to be so good!
As we were driving by the Mayo beach party last night I thought it fitting that everyone was "allowed" to party now that are boy is back.
xoxox,settie
Yarrrr, the captain speeks! We're all in for some s*@t now! I can't wait to here his voice and hopefully get a little smile out of him. Its so releiving that we can breath again. The will of caleb is stronger than than anyone I've ever met. In the beginning of all this, I was praying for a miracle; its nice to know miracles happen. No one deserves one more than our lad. Hugs and love to EVERYONE praying for Caleb. You are all family to me now!
Hope & Blessings~ Relieved For Now xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Well Sharyn...lemmings we were!! I am so relieved,happy,silly,excited to read this blog this morning. My phone didn't ring once yesterday, but then, as soon as you posted it started ringing like crazy, everyone of the calls a friend telling me the latest good news. There are alot of good friends out there! I had a nice dream about caleb last night that brought me into this day with a feeling of peace. Plus, it was good to get to hang out with him, even if just for my sleeping hours! :)GOOD JOB CALEB!!!!! You are MY hero. Love to all...me.
This weekend the whole town suffered from one post to another. It was all anyone talked about. We know it takes it out of you to write these beautiful postings. You talked recently of having someone else post Caleb's condition if you are unable to write. I would ask you to do so, so that we can share in the pain or joy.
"Woke up this morning, smiled with the rising sun" for i had a great birthday weekend and thank you all for wishing it well. 6:20 a.m sunrise walk on Nauset Beach today was beautiful. When i got home i still had time before work as i lit my Caleb candle and played my sade cd that reminds me so much of him and sharyn. Glad to see were on the road to recoverey. When i think of you guys i remind myself to live life right.Ups ands downs, in's and out's, sunrise to sunset and beyond. It's all part of the party! You do it Best Sharyn, love you too!
Caleb, Sharyn and family,
To echo a previous blog---whoever thought that vomiting could be such a cause for celebration?
I must say, I think Webster's dictionary should change it's entry for "community" to the glorious collage that Sky posted of all your friends and family in Wellfleet. Wow!
Caleb, I will always be sorry that you had to be a conduit for such an outpouring of love. And yes, ---t does just happen (it's not part of a plan). But surely, you must feel the prayers and wishes of all those who hold you in their prayers and thoughts and my prayer is that you can gather continued strength from the whirlwind of all our good wishes.
I am humbled by and in awe of you; of all of you! Be well.
Jackie
Sharyn -
Hang in there. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love - Sylvia & Family
Mumsie, you and Caleb and your family have some strong spiritual power to be such a vivid presence in all our lives. We've never met, but I check the blog all the time -- "Gotta see how Mumsie and Caleb are doing...."
The conversation over the breakfast table in my house this morning went something like this:
"Wow - Caleb Potter threw up yesterday!! Isnt that great!!??"
And Mumsie is better too!! What a great day.
Sending love and positive thoughts.
man o man o man...what a GREAT time we had at WOMR's Boogey By The Bay yesterday (sunday)...lots of everybodies to see & be seen.
BUT...
it's always a little awkward to be going out partying when thoughts of caleb are formost on my mind....and all the everybodies too!!! we WERE indeed having FUN but we'd look at each other early in the day before your posting and say....any word yet???
we were all just waiting waiting waiting for word about our beloved pirate & his mumsie...so, so anxious.
THEN...to see kevin and finally get news that there was a positive post!!! what a relief!
speaking with amy st.j & lb....we're thinking it is time to MOVE the altar from town hall now.
let's talk & see what we all come up with but the time is at hand....does everyone agree??? it needs to be gone by oyster fest anyway & that is quickly approaching.
MAJOR love to room 1228 (that's the right #, eh?...) if not, then major love to whoever is in that room (everyone needs LOVE!) & to the caleb clan too!
xxooxooxxo
deirdre
caleb. i am SO HAPPY you are back!! i miss you and get very sad when you disappear like that..
on another note.. i have been gently asked (and not so gently) now by some of the powers that be in town hall and elsewhere, to please consider moving the stuff off of town lawn, and perhaps onto cannon hill...(the only reason they ask me is b/c i pulled the permit for use of town property for the circles, therefore,i am "responsible") cannon hill.. not a bad idea as far as a place.. still central.. but i know stuff needs to move soon b/c they want to get town lawn spruced up just in time to see it trampled at the o'fest!! another suggestion was to put in the circle's place a sign thanking the town and all of the people who have supported, contributed, donated,loved, arrgh-ed etc,etc,etc..not such a bad idea either.. feedback on this please..
thanks guys.. lisa
Omigod. Although you and Caleb were in my thoughts and prayers all weekend, I had no internet access so wasn't able to read your postings til just now. My heart sank when I read Friday night's news, but then soared when I read yesterday's. And what a beautiful collage from Sky on Saturday! You and Caleb must be so exhausted, but please stay strong. Draw strength from all the beautiful faces on Sky's posting, as well as the so many others, known and unknown, that hold you and Caleb (and Kai and Lizzie and Jan and Max & everyone else in your family) in their hearts. I hope for more positive news on this gorgeous fall day.
Alycia
that a boy lad keep it up...
sharyn...
i want to remind you to look in the mirror at what a hero you have been...not only for leb, but for all of us. keeping us updated. sharing the moments of sunshine and shade on this long ride caleb is on. thank you for being an inspiration to us all...and most of all through your years of mothering...inspiring caleb to keep on making it to the next moment.
i love you sharyn, lebby, and crew..
xoxo
keri
keep fightin', bill. We're in yer corner.
chainsaw
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