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.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

In Your Shoes

It rains like the dickens in Boston and in the city the water has no better place to go than into your shoes...Through this journey I feel as tho I have been in your shoes as well - invited in to be able to see my boys as you see them, to feel your feelings and to think your thoughts along with you. The words from this blog swirl around my head each day - words of encouragement, love, devotion, peace and kindness...I am eternally grateful and impressed with all of you - from the one liners to the lengthy posts - I am encouraged by all! My family is held so gracefully in your hands.
I do not have it in me today to speak of Caleb and his progress - I cannot find any words that fit and I refuse to report any thing negative today - I just can't get myself to do it-- Know that we are well, side by side and doing the best we can in each and every moment. My Love to all, Mumsie

82 comments:

Anonymous said...

Peace and love to you and yours on this rainy day. Tomorrow the sun will shine again

Anonymous said...

Hey Beautiful
Warm heart pours like rain to you, Caleb and the rest of the family and friends...
Maryann Stow

Anonymous said...

I drove around in the rain singing the sanskrit chant really f#$%^ing
loud.

DID YOU HEAR ME?

I thought so.

xoxox,settie

Anonymous said...

The Sun will come out tomorrow.....


Sending sweet light and comfort....


R.

Anonymous said...

Hi from Braintree and the Lees --
We are praying to St. Jude and all the gods who will listen. Can you have visitors?? Lunch out?? Our Fleet-woods need the rain so badly. Kitty came to visit yesterday.

God Bless -- outerreach@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Sharyn,

You feel Caleb in a way no one else can, with your mothers’ heart. It is the strongest force on earth, and has given him so much strength, and it will continue to do so. Listen to yourself and to him, as I know you are....and stay open to the love all around you, it will help you stay strong for him.

I feel your agony, and I do hope Caleb is swinging back into full speed ahead recovery very soon. I’ll continue holding him in my heart and sending all the strength this mom can....and a big warm hug to you.

Love,
Pam in VT

Anonymous said...

Dear Sharyn and family, Please take ever so good care of each other, especially right now. All of us out here are so worried about you all. It is so good that you are all together. Take time for your selves, we respect your privacy. It must be so hard to write when it is not even clear what is happening moment to moment. Again I tell you, our prayers are unceasing. Yes, you are surrounded by your even bigger family out here. "May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again..... may God hold you in the palm of his hand." An Old Irish Blessing Andrea

Anonymous said...

Let it pour. It's a balm we've needed badly, but all we could do was wait, w/ hope, and be grateful when it arrived. Let it be a metaphor for Caleb's recovery,dear Sharyn,and let it piss down. W/love, David and Chris

Anonymous said...

Today it rains far from Boston as well here in the Berkshires. Not only on the earth, but in our minds and our hearts. Another dreary day keeps us looking forward, pondering tomorrow, wondering will it be like this...? preferably not! Still we keep hoping ,wishing, and praying for better days...yet, still the rain keeps pouring. Rain is like love. Sometimes soft and gentle, sometimes a downpour, strong and washing away some of the ways things were. So, keep your head up, believe in and feel the rain, after the clouds pass over, something more comforting, more peaceful, more definite will come along. May my thoughts, love, wishes, hopes and dreams be with you, amazing mumsie. Stay strong and believe, and you will weather this seemingly never ending storm. You have an ocean of hope in your eyes, and an army of soldiers marching along with you, holding your hand, drying your tears....even if you may not see us there. We are a constant whisper of strength. Today we whisper: hold on, have faith, keep strong.
*thinking of you as always, with love, Corey

Anonymous said...

our plants have been so in need--it is a beautiful day! may the rain's rejuvenation spread to caleb as well.

Anonymous said...

Sharyn and Caleb and loved ones:

Keep the faith. May you all be healthy and strong, peaceful and happy and free from all suffering. Let the lovingkindness in the world fill your hearts and hold you up.

"May your strength give us strength, may your hope give us hope, may your love give us love." (Springsteen)

With Metta,

Joan

Anonymous said...

We all love to hear from you, but right now our wishes are much less important than you and Caleb. Please relax into your work there. jack

Anonymous said...

Wishing I could think of something funny to make you smile, my heart aches with you. I am here whatever comes. Sending love, lighting candles, and sending light your way. Your presence with Caleb is the best medicine he is getting. Trust your instincts -your blessed to be aware..know beneath the fear and pain is the love that holds us all....breathe..ann m.

Anonymous said...

Dear Sharyn,
On this special day when we are all touched by many thoughts - bravery, sadness, pride, love, and many more - this day that has us feeling all our nerve endings so acutely, and our hearts so vulnerably, being part of Caleb and your journey feels all the more touching and powerful. We are all in this with you. love, arlene

Tracy in the Berkshires, Ma. said...

I am feeling your vunerablity and I
am sending prayers of warm light to you and yours...especially that beautiful boy of yours.
Hold tight.There is allways sun behind the clouds.
In Boston there is a Man named Tom Tam...he is a chinese healer.
He and his staff do energy work, nothing that interferes with traditional medicine.
I am not sure why but I felt I needed to share this information.
I don,t even have personal expierence with him...but I have seen energy work of this sort move people in to the healing direction.

I stuggled with posting it and then struggled with NOT posting it.


(617)338-6818
Tom@EasternHealingCenter.com
2 Boylston street
Boston, MA 02116

Cambridge
705 Cambridge Street, 2nd Floor
John Choi & Paul Qu 617.354.0688

Allston
Asian Healing Arts and Learning Center
171 Harvard Avenue
B.J. & Dan Dan Wang 617.787.3600

just following my gut on this one....with best intentions and love.

Anonymous said...

My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you today. Please inhale deeply all the sweetness this rain is offering, it is here especially for your family today.

Cathy

Anonymous said...

sending huge prayers, positive thoughts, and much love. robin & priscilla

Anonymous said...

Reading from this blog- I hope.
I hope for Caleb to get better, I hope for his family to find strength each new day, I also hope all of Caleb's friends and family realize how fortunate they are to have each other. I hope that drama will seize, I hope that bitterness that once existed will be lost. I hope that everyone will open their hearts to receive the blessing being offered behind this misfortune. I hope we/you can be open enough to love, and to keep praying for Caleb.. because it is through this strength that he has made it thus far, let alone his strong will to survive.

Anonymous said...

Sleep, you sound exhausted. Sleep while he sleeps and hope he will wake when the rain stops.
Ali Manchester UK

pilar said...

It rains and rains in Texas too. We're sending our love and prayers to you all every second of the days and feel so close to you even though we are far apart. Keep up all the good work, the sun will shine down again on you soon.Till then, pretend the rain is love.
Pilar and the Clements clan

Anonymous said...

9/11 is a day of healing for all of us. Peace and love be with you. Strength and hope abound you.
I take this moment to send you what is in my heart.

Remember this that I believe to be true, Caleb is there for a reason. There is something great that will come out of this. No matter who you pray to or who you put your faith in, it isn't a joke. Caleb was chosen for a reason.


J

J

Anonymous said...

Sharyn, Jan, Kai, Max, and Caleb, there are so many of us sending so much love your way every minute. XO

Anonymous said...

sending a huge bolt of kindness, healing and support to that little room in Boston

love, light, prayers and healing for caleb

more love and prayers for Sharyn and the family

peace

Anonymous said...

Dear Sharyn and Caleb,

I'm picturing this much needed and long-waited-for rain cleansing the infection/s, washing away your fears and doubts, flooding your hearts with healing hope, and growing strength in all of you. The earth smells so clean and wet - so beautiful - the gardens lifted their heads to the sky today and smiled for you.

Holding you in our hearts in Provincetown

Anonymous said...

Aaarrgghh


m
xoxo

Anonymous said...

Sharyn, Re: Losing your mind. "It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society." J. Krishnamurti

Anonymous said...

Sharyn,

I always think of rain as refreshing. Hydration for the soul!

Shannon

Anonymous said...

rain in your shoes can be pretty soggy.. take those damn shoes off and embrace the day that you & caleb will be walking side by side on the ocean with warm sand between your toes..

it is okay to not always have words, because sometimes there is no language to express the magnitude of our feelings...

unless of course you happen to be an eskimo elder... i have been told that they have over 100 different words for LOVE!!!

sending caleb, you and all the family, peace, light and LOVE !!!

Alycia said...

Dear Sharyn,

This is my first post, although you, Caleb and the rest of your family have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly since I first was told about Caleb's accident at the Beachcomber back in late July, when we inquired about all the signs in Fleet. (We keep a 1959 Airstream in the campground at PTown and often come over to Fleet for dinner on weekends). I only learned about this blog a couple of weeks ago, when we were having dinner at Mac's & inquired about Caleb and 1 of the waitstaff mentioned this blog. I've followed his progress daily since then but have hesitated to write since it felt somehow intrusive inasmuch as I don't know you (although from reading your postings I feel like I do, and it is clear that you are much loved).

It is indeed a dreary day and words ring especially hollow at times like these. Others have said so many things so much more eloquently, but for some reason today I feel like I really need to weigh in and ask you to have faith--faith in yourself & your ability to give strength to Caleb; faith in Caleb & what clearly is his fierce will to live and recover; and especially faith in the the positive thoughts, love and prayers (both reflected on this blog and those which are not, but are nonetheless real and powerful--those prayers which are held in the hearts of the many people who have been capitvated by Caleb and his story.)

Your beautiful postings have brought me back to a time a few years ago when I went through a similar situation with my mother--similar in the sense that she was given very little chance to recover from adult respiratory distress syndrome, which she developed following a routine gall bladder operation. She went downhill quickly & for six months lay in the intensive care unit, on a ventilator and other machines, virtually comatose & barely responsive. The doctors gave her no chance. But my sister and I never gave up. Every day, one or both of us was in that room with her, telling her the news of the day, and basically just being there with her. I am a lapsed Catholic, but my mother had a strong belief in the Blessed Mother, and so every night before I left I would put a dab of Holy Water from Lourdes on her forehead and say the Memorare, which is a special prayer to the Blessed Mother that she loved. And then one night, when I was doing that, she came to, recognized me, and was responsive. That was the beginning. The doctors said that she still would require a ventilator for the rest of her life, but she proved them wrong again and was able to be weaned off. They said she would never be able to come back to her own home and live independently--wrong again. She went to a rehab, got her strength back, and one of the happiest days of my life was the day my husband and I picked her up to drive her to her own home, where she lived, happily and quite independently (she even bought herself a new car!) for many years thereafter.

The point of this is--faith works. And the bond between a mother and her child is incredibly strong and complicated and as at least one person on this blog has written, it is critical to pay attention to that sense you have about Caleb, that sense that comes from being his mother, even if the doctors treat you like you're nuts. There is a sense of knowing that stems from that bond that may not make sense from a medical textbook standpoint but which is very, very real and is very powerful. In our case we had all sorts of well meaning people, including family members, giving us advice, including unhooking the machines, moving her here, there and everywhere, but we had always been close to our mother and we just sort of followed our intuition as to what was the best thing to do for her, and had faith that things would be well, and in the end they were. Out of that terrible time came a wonderful golden period following her recovery, full of cherished memories and a greater appreciation for life and the simple things that we so often take for granted.

May it be so for you, Caleb and the rest of your family. My Mom was in her 70's at the time she fell ill, but Caleb is young, strong and so full of promise. If we will all just keep him and you in our hearts and prayers I know he will pull out of this. I'm sorry this is so long, and I'll sign off now. Keep strong.

Anonymous said...

We are thinking of Caleb and you and the rest of your family- sending our warmest and driest thoughts today, along with our love,

Neil and Carrie

Anonymous said...

Dear Friend-
The last two days here in P-town have been cold wet rain. And oh,I hate cold wet rain and cloudy days but the gardens sure loved the attention. You can see the life coming back in the trees and flowers all around. I think that rainy days can bring down even the best of spirits and you my friend sound down. Rest, close your eyes just for a few moments and forget everything. Caleb, has thousands of people thinking about him every moment of the day and wishing him well. You can free your mind if only for a breif moment to get some rest. love always

xoxoxox
p-town girl

Anonymous said...

hang in lovely lady..this rain is just watering the gardens of our love for you all.

Anonymous said...

Dear Sharyn, Rainy days like this always find me thinking way too much for my own liking at times...thoughts roll around and hit me like thunder and bolts of lightning and I have to remind myself that they are only thoughts...

I have always said that if you are doing your best and have people that love you all will be alright and man you have both of those things in spades!

As for not being able to find the right words maybe that is were ARGGGHHHHH! came from. Peace and Love

Anonymous said...

Sending lots of love and payers.

Anonymous said...

Oh Mumsie,
Glad to hear that you are doing well today. :)
It is also down-pouring where Caleb and I are in N.H. right now, or atleast it was earlier. But, a little rain with some nice temperatures can be calming and relaxing sometimes. I hope that you can embrace that today. Go jump in a puddle and get soaking wet...go dance in the rain on the Boston streets like no one is watching(They have a lot of CRAZIES up there so they're used to it,hahahaha!!!)...Go act like a child again and let it all loose. Relax and have fun. DESTRESS!!!
I love you, and hope that all is improving, and that day-by-day Caleb continues to progress onward and upward.
~Love Nicole Miner and Little Leb

Anonymous said...

Caleb is in the ruff of it, the thick of it. He has trudged through the mud and he's fished in the cold winter winds, moving oysters to cold storage. Tell him that he is Ernest Shackleton and this is the toughest part of his journey, but he needs to soldier and keep the oysters alive through the winter. I love him, he is my dearest friend, and he will make it through the rolling tumbling seas again. Ernest Shackleton!

Anonymous said...

Dear Sharyn,
Strength, courage, prayers and continued thoughts to you all.
The Young Family

Anonymous said...

God bless - that's all - God bless.

All love & prayers

Mom from CT

Anonymous said...

Sharyn, Caleb, Jan, Kai and Max - Holding you all close to our hearts each and every day. Nancy WInslow

squirrely said...

like that damn booingy doll from way back, he'll be back. my thoughts are with you always, Sharyn. much love.

Anonymous said...

Hey Sharyn, Each time I read your entries I get FLOODED with emotion, brought to tears and/or smiles at your beautiful, eloquent, raw, funny, INTENSE descriptions of this primal journey! You are the epitome of "grace under fire"! I stumble and stutter to try to express my feelings, they go so beyond words! I think of rainy days as time for cleansing and rejuvenation, that's what Caleb's up to, I imagine. lots and lots of love, Laura B.

Anonymous said...

Dearest Sharyn and caleb....and jan and max and kai and all the REST of us....I just woke from out of a very sound sleep....rain dripping onto the roof of the sail loft yurt in Paine Hollow...and from the battery radio.... on WUMB..... came the strains of a song that anne F. once wanted as her contribution to a ceremony/celebration/recognition of a "transition" our family was going thru/coming to....

some of you probably just heard it, yourselves..on the very same day...under the very same rain...(I have a feeling that anne may have already shred it on this Blog....a long while back!!!)

sweet breathings...and sweet lovings...and sweet healings to you/us all!!!

and HERE are the "words" part..(with chords) so we can sing along !!! love and light!y...ch/dad

ARTIST: Pat Humphries / Sandy O.....Emma’s Revolution
TITLE: Swimming to the Other Side
Lyrics and Chords


[Capo 3]

{Refrain}
We are living 'neath the great Big Dipper
We are washed by the very same rain
We are swimming in the stream together
Some in power and some in pain
We can worship this ground we walk on
Cherishing the beings that we live beside
Loving spirits will live forever
We're all swimming to the other side

/ G D / Em G / C G / Em D / 1st, 2nd, 3rd / CD G D /

I am alone, and I am searching
Hungering for answers in my time
I am balanced at the brink of wisdom
I'm impatient to receive a sign
I move forward with my senses open
Imperfection, it be my crime
In humility I will listen
We're all swimming to the other side

{Refrain}

On this journey through thoughts and feelings
Binding intuition, my head, my heart
I am gathering the tools together
I'm preparing to do my part
All of those who have come before me
Band together and be my guide
Loving lessons that I will follow
We're all swimming to the other side

{Refrain}

When we get there we'll discover
All of the gifts we've been given to share
Have been with us since life's beginning
And we never noticed they were there
We can balance at the brink of wisdom
Never recognizing that we've arrived
Loving spirits will live together
We're all swimming to the other side

{Refrain:
We are living 'neath the great Big Dipper
We are washed by the very same rain
We are swimming in the stream together
Some in power and some in pain
We can worship this ground we walk on
Cherishing the beings that we live beside
Loving spirits will live forever
We're all swimming to the other side....

Love and Raindrops from this side of the Bay to that side of things....we LOVE you....all of Fleet Loves you....HEAL on Yellowbeard !!!

Anonymous said...

You make me wish I had a magic wand...

Peace, love and comfort to you on this rainy day.

Anonymous said...

Well, love, it is FINALLY raining a little here in Wellfleet and all your glorious gardens are soaking up every drop. I think each plant you and the boys have ever put in the soil is singing joyously for Caleb. Float in this ocean of love and caring that this blog reveals.

Simone

Alexandra Grabbe said...

I was thinking of you, Sharyn, as I drove back from Hyannis along Route 6, how you have taught us to treasure our children, and how precious they are. Thank you!

Today Wellfleet seemed to be holding its breath. So much energy going your way, so many prayers for Caleb's recovery!

Anonymous said...

Sharyn,

To get out of difficulty, one must usually go through it!



Whatever your cross,

Whatever your pain,

There will always be sunshine,

After the rain...



Perhaps you may stumble,

Perhaps even fall,

But God's always ready,

To answer your call...



He knows every heartache,

Sees every tear,

A word from His lips,

Can calm every fear...



Your sorrows may linger,

Throughout the night,

But suddenly vanish,

In dawn's early light...



The Savior is waiting,

Somewhere above,

To give you His grace,

And send you His love...



Whatever your cross,

Whatever your pain,

"God always sends rainbows...

After the rain..."

With prayers,
Carol O

Anonymous said...

Sitting here listening to the rain pummel the skylights - much needed. Thinking of you and Caleb (and Jan and Kai and Max, of course)- sending strength and positive energy your way. Our thoughts are with you all. Marcia, Chris and Hannah

Saoirse said...

My heart goes out to Caleb,, you, your family and all who love him. I've never posted here, but have followed and prayed for him.

There are so many people, friends and strangers, who want to WILL him back to health. I hope the combined energy of all these thoughts going out to your dear boy give him and you all some much-needed comfort.

Anonymous said...

HEY KIDdos
I hope all works out well for the lad . each day my little granddaughter Aaliyah looks at the picture of caleb on the fridge and throws him kisses she is already taken by his charms then she says ARGGGHHH!!!!
Prayers and thoughts are with you always I hope this rain washes the vile bile out of the lad.
FRANNY & DONNA D

Anonymous said...

We are all there beside you, can you feel our arms around you? Can you feel our hearts opening to enfold Caleb in a warm healing embrace? Close your eyes , take Caleb's hand and let all of our energy flow from your heart to his, let all of our love be your cushion. We are all there beside you.....
peg from PA

Anonymous said...

Sharyn
i so remember walking to Emerson College from the T when it was raining and since we couldn't wear pants--i had water on my legs and in my shoes--a sensation well remembered. So I share that experience with you and the deep emotion you and Caleb have for each other..Think of the comfort he has knowing you are there forever...a better tomorrow...from St. Paul MN

Anonymous said...

Mumsie and sons,
I know you know this, just a reminder that the darkest shadow casts the brightest light. Namaste
Lesa

Anonymous said...

The one thing about a good rain is that it cleanses and rejuvenates the air and all life.

Here is sending you all good vibes and healing thoughts.

Jeff

Anonymous said...

Huge hugs to you. You're in my heart every day.
love,
margi

Anonymous said...

Oh, Sharyn, I so hope that I am reading too much into your words, and I so fear that I'm not.

Your post brings me back in time to my family's ordeal, to our worst night, our rock bottom, my wife and I laying on little cots in a utility closet that the nurses at New England Medical Center had so kindly set up for us to sleep in, while our little girl laid down the hall in a coma, her brain swollen, her prognosis uncertain. On that night we asked ourselves the most horrible of questions, the question that should never have been asked, the thought that haunts me still for having had it. We had lost whatever feeble faith we'd once had. I'm sensing tonight that you may understand what I'm rambling about.

All I can say is... don't let yourself go to that place. I was wrong, so wrong, for having been so weak and so faithless. My daughter proves that to me every day.

You are way stronger than I was. You prove that to all of us, right here, every day. This may be your rock bottom. It may not. Stay strong. Be well. Have faith... if in nothing or noone else, in Caleb.

Wishing you peace, as always -
Jerry G

Anonymous said...

When you go tonight to the place where you rest your head...I recommend finding some china plates and just hurling them against a nice big brick wall or fireplace, or maybe just the floor...and scream loud and yell even louder and stomp your feet (but wear boots so you don't cut yourself on the shards)
...let it out!
(then you can say on your blog-hey heather-come clean up the mess!)
by the way, tomorrow is supposed to be warm and sunny!
(hopefully inside and out)
xoxo

Anonymous said...

I am praying so very hard for Caleb, and for all of you.

Tomorrow--or the next day--the sun will shine.

NY mom

Anonymous said...

Sharyn and Family....
This bumpy ride is getting you ready for the smooth sailing that lies ahead in Caleb's recovery. Not a day goes by that my thoughts are not with you, Jon and the boys. I have been out of the loop but you haven't been out of my thoughts. Stay strong...Katz's NY/Vt/Wellfleet

Anonymous said...

Sharyn,
I feel there are no words that can soothe the worry you are feeling right now. We are praying with all our might that Caleb will improve once again.

Much love to all of you,
Monica & Linda

Anonymous said...

Hi Sharyn,

You don't want to be in my shoes! They're size 10 1/2 wide. Way too big for you plus they don't smell so good either! I've seen you in cowboy boots. I'm not going there tonight! How about oysterman boots in this rainy weather! Nahhh! Too boring! They smell big time too! Let Caleb wear those... I know what! You need to be in a ballerina's shoes. That would be far more fitting of you in my opinion. A ballarina goes up and then down and looks wonderfully beautiful the whole time doing it. That's the pair of shoes I see you in right now....

Kevin

Anonymous said...

Sharyn,

I signed on late tonight and I hang my head in prayer-----love Margie

Anonymous said...

dearest sharyn,

"gently, lightly I hold this life, gently, lightly" gg

with all of my heart, I pray that you and yours find some peace in the moment that you can hold on to...

audrey

p.s. a good stiff drink might not hurt either...

Anonymous said...

Knowing you are doing everything possible, trusting in others to do their utmost, letting go and yet holding on for dear life...... AAHHH, is is all so hard, yet a true gift to be continuing the journey and to be able to see the blessings spreading to so many. We are thankful for the open lines, and can only continue to try to lift your wings with positive thought/prayer. Wishing for a Peaceful night for all of Caleb's flock.

South Shore Mom

Amy said...
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Anonymous said...

You continueto be in my thoughts. Hang in there as best you can- brighter days are ahead.

Anonymous said...

Hang in there, be strong, we are all pulling and praying for you.

Arrgghh

m
xoxo

Anonymous said...

God Bless you, Caleb and the rest of your family. Prayers are coming from Maine to you.

Mom in Maine

blackbird said...

You needn't write about anything -
it's just good to hear from you.
Please know that we walk along with you everyday holding you in our hearts.

Anonymous said...

sending you love and light,
miss you guys,
breath,
the rain will pass.

Anonymous said...

Hi Girlfriend,

So much love keeps pouring into Boston for you, Cabes and all the Potters, there is no more room for rain!

We're all here with you still--

Love,
El

Anonymous said...

My Dear Sharyn.

Again we sing to you; Amazing Grace how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me...I once was lost, but now am found. Was blind, but now I see...

Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; 'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home....

When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we'd first begun...

My Dear, may this Grace sustain you all during this time of ebb and flow, time of change, rising, falling.....You are never alone, we Hold you all in Light and Love, and help you breath, if need be.

Blessings for a restful peaceful sleep this night.

Con Todo Carino,
Melinda and Mari

Unknown said...

please be well

Anonymous said...

Hey old lady,
I miss him dearly. The last words I heard him yell at me on July 4 play in my head again and again. He said, "There's one of them scurvy bastards, let's get him." I wish he were here right now for a good ole Jag. Soon enough, don't forget Wellfleet wasn't built in a day. I miss the whole potter clan, its not the same without you guys in town.
Much Love
Uncle Judith
p.s. I've asked my little guardian angel to sit on his shoulder. She usually does the trick.

jess said...

Sharyn-
Your strength and courage shine through even though you must be exhausted. It was a gray, rainy day that we all needed to take a break and recover from the hectic summer. Sometimes it takes a rainy day to relax! Take time for yourself and keep focusing on the positive. The sun WILL be shining tomorrow! You and Caleb are always in our hearts and our prayers every moment of the day.
Much love,
Jess and Justin

islaygirl said...

sending love and prayers.

Anonymous said...

is there any way for caleb to have classical music playing? it is the music of the sphere's..in the form of the golden ratio...the universe responds in like...all healing...Beethoven, Motzart...just a soft background hum.
i know he has a pirate's spirit, but heavenly music does us all good.
praying, praying all day long...for you
xoxoxoxox deirdre

Anonymous said...

................love, jodi

Anonymous said...

So far you have met each challenge with such courage and optimistic determination - it has inspired all of us. The cord we mothers share with our children is so powerful - the anguish and pain you were feeling came through in what you could not say - we all feel it in part and share your burden - remember to take care of yourself - deep breath now - in and out- Caleb needs your strength and you need to take care of your body - don't allow the stress to break it down - sleep, eat, breathe - another anon mom

Anonymous said...

Dear Sharyn,

I've been reading daily but slipping back into my shyness so I have not posted in a long while. It's hard to know the right thing to say but I just want you to know I am holding you, Caleb, and your family and your amazing sister Carol (Aaron's favorite teacher ever) in my heart today and everyday. Yesterday me and Gabe (my six year old) held hands and prayed for Caleb and those who love him. We asked for God and the greater good to heal Caleb and help your family. Gabe felt shy about praying out loud and didn't know what to say. I told him it wasn't necessary to speak out loud and all he needed to do was to wish for good things. He was relieved and said "I'm so glad God can read my mind"! We continue to wish love and healing for Caleb and your bunch.

Kara K. Duff

BenBirdy1 said...

Sharyn, we are with you in spirit. You and Caleb.

xo

Anonymous said...

Hi Sharyn,

Rainy days have always been for me times to just be thoughtful and reflective. Good to have quiet moments--kind of re-charge.

You take really good care of yourself and don't worry about us out here--we are with you no matter what! Love and warm wishes to you all. Penny on St.John

Anonymous said...

Mumsie,

I've shared a many moments with Mister Caleb. Some of our most memorable times were in or on the water. Swimming, boating, laughing always. Water is his element. He loves it, can't get enough of it! Leb loves surfing, sh*@, he travels the globe to explore exotic swells. Maybe this rain was a form of his inner craving for his passion of water :)

I agree with the others in saying that the rain cleanses. A cleanse to wash away bad thoughts making room for the positive rebirth of a new day.

Thinking of you, Caleb, Max, Kai, Jan, and Miss Jen every day! Sending so much love and light.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Lily

P.S. Garrett sends so much love to you and the boys. We speak often, keeping each other updated and sane :)