So the very first and most important order of business is to wish my Sky a Happy Birthday. I spent a lot of $$$$ on something with very little fabric -- so make sure you ask Sky to show it off !
Just returned from MGH for a final CAT scan prior to our departure - Caleb lost his breakfast in the transport and I am reminded of how very fragile he still is. So on that note... we will indeed be passing through Town Lawn - but most likely will be staying in the van - and I will be asking all of you to stay at a distance to wave and to call out your well wishes for him. This will more than likely be a draining enough for him -- so many physical and emotional changes in one day. The rest of the day we will be spent situating Caleb and myself into home! To better understand the seriousness of wanting peace and quiet for that day - I have ask that even Jenny not come by (and bless her heart, she understands.) We will be in touch beyond that when I have had time to make out a schedule which will allow all of you in.
Yes - we are excited beyond belief!!!
As my stay at Spaulding comes to an end, I have been reflecting on this journey called life. I was talking with a friend who was saying to me " You never know - this is so hard for you - life is so......" and at that point she was at a loss for words. My dear friend Ellen W, who was standing next to me chimed in with "rich". Life is soooooo rich. And isn't it! Mumsie
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
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.
Adding Comments
Please feel free to add your comments to the blog. All you have to do is click on the number of comments at the bottom of one of the postings. Then write your comment in the box provided on the right side of the screen. Thank you to all of you who have been commenting so far; we're creating quite the community on here! Be well...
A BIG Thank You
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:
http://calebpotter.blogspot.com/
the Wellfleet community of support stretched far and wide across the country, and in fact, throughout parts of the world, with many people offering prayers and words of wisdom. We could not have come so far without this legion of support from all of you, in Wellfleet and beyond. We are sincerely grateful.
Sharyn L. Lindsay and family
http://calebpotter.blogspot
the Wellfleet community of support stretched far and wide across the country, and in fact, throughout parts of the world, with many people offering prayers and words of wisdom. We could not have come so far without this legion of support from all of you, in Wellfleet and beyond. We are sincerely grateful.
Sharyn L. Lindsay and family
DONATIONS
THE CALEB POTTER
BENEFIT FUND
Donations may be made in person at any branch of Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank or mailed to the bank at P.O. Box 697, Wellfleet, MA 02667.
Thank you SO MUCH
for your contributions.
With love,
from all of Caleb's friends and family
BENEFIT FUND
Donations may be made in person at any branch of Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank or mailed to the bank at P.O. Box 697, Wellfleet, MA 02667.
Thank you SO MUCH
for your contributions.
With love,
from all of Caleb's friends and family
Official Information
If you have questions about calebpotter.blogspot.com,
email Sky at:
novembersky.freysscole@gmail.com
email Sky at:
novembersky.freysscole@gmail.com
For Sending Cards etc.
Caleb Potter
c/o Sharyn Lindsay
45 Sapokonish Way
Wellfleet, MA
02667
(please be respectful)
c/o Sharyn Lindsay
45 Sapokonish Way
Wellfleet, MA
02667
(please be respectful)
Blog Archive
-
▼
2007
(206)
-
▼
November
(17)
- Blessings
- making it clear
- Hoodies and tees
- Get your gear!
- out of surgery
- Here we go.........
- Quintessential Caleb
- Rude awakening
- A Snapshot of Edie Sweet
- Anna and her sisiter
- Report from the Homefront
- hospital ward
- stange beginnings
- "Wellfleet braves storm to honor brave man"
- Get out your boots folks. We'll see you there!
- Hurricanes can't stop us!
- Rich
-
▼
November
(17)
MORE POSTS!
To make sure that the blog continues to be fresh and quick we've cut down the number of posts shown on this main page. However, all the posts are still there. Just scroll down to the bottom and click on "Older Posts" to read the rest!
48 comments:
here's to you both.... have a safe and non-bumpy trip home to your beloved fleet...... being home will be wonderful medicine for you both.
take care
you are in my thoughts
amy in ct
HOMEWARD BOUND.....Has a beautiful ring to it..We will be with you in thought and prayer (as always) on Saturday. Be safe, be well and most of all be happy!!!!!!!
Good luck Caleb, a new journey is about to begin.
peace and love to all of you
Dear Caleb, My thoughts have been with you all along this journey of yours. I was reminded by my mother of a halloween when you were about 3 and came to her house with Linette for trick or treat and my mother asked Linette to climb up in her lap and give her a kiss and when she was done you said, can I give you one too? and you climbed up and planted one on her. She's still in love with you to this day. Had her 80th birthday this summer. Every time I see her she says hows that sweet boy Caleb doing and I tell her he'll be around to give out lots of kisses soon. I will be there sat. and everyday to cheer you on.
xo Carrie
Here's a big PS for November Sky
I was sitting at Mayo beach this morning. I walk every morning now and write some while I have my coffee sitting on the edge of the wooden walkway watching the shellfishermen work their grants. Today as I wrote the date Nov 1, 2007 I was immediately reminded of you. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!NOVEMBER SKY" You were born not a mile from here as the crow flies. I remember getting the call and going out into the crisp November morning to hold and gaze upon a small wonder. That name serves you so well. It sings.
The yurt(sp?) that day was a warm and welcoming space. I remember it well crawling in to find a spot of to the side of the earth mother Ann with all the moms cooing and oohing and ahhing that this new bundle had arrived just this morning. The warm glow in that place was magical. The perfect nest.
Watching you grow and mature into this wonderful woman that is SKY is such an honor. Love Carrie
As I was thinking of you, I was reminded of a post from awhile ago. May continued happiness and joy meet you along your journey.
Thro’ many dangers, toils and snares,
you have already come;
’Tis Grace has brought you safe thus far,
And Grace will lead you home.
Mom in CT
Slow and steady wins the race!
Lesa
This morning, driving my daughter to school, it was pretty quiet in the car. I guess we were both a little groggy from Trick or Treats... She spoke just one sentence on the way there. "Caleb Potter goes home in two days." We live far from Wellfleet, have never met Caleb or his family. We aren't a "religious" family. But we have been praying for Caleb for months, all of us, my daughter's grandma, aunts, cousins, all of us who were together in Welfleet in July. Caleb, you are in the hearts of many people, your triumph has touched us all. God bless you as you make that journey home. Two days.....and HOME.
Yesterday I stopped by St. Patrick's Cathedral and lit a candle for Caleb - in front of an image of Christ. Since I moved here years ago from Duxbury, MA, I have done this. I will be thinking of you all day Saturday and wishing I could be on the green in Fleet to cheer. Perhaps I wil have an oyster to celebrate. Wishing you a happy journey home. Best, Nancy in New York City
Caleb your amazing.
Welcome home...
Jenni Bull
I hope all your dreams come true Sharyn. I'm thrilled you and your son will be home soon, I hope the adjustment is an easy one for both of you. 4 months is a long time to be out of your routine and element.
Blessings always,
J
LIFE IS RICH!!!!!, also opulent, well-heeled, well-fixed, abounding, abundant, bountiful, plentiful, fruitful, valuable, precious, elegant, deep, strong, vivid, intense, vibrant, lustrous, lively and bright....
i imagine all of these words for the homecoming of calab and mumsie!!!!!
i will be jumping up and down(even if it makes me look like a damn fool, as lisa b. said) on saturday, and screaming out to you!!!
i can already hear it echoing thru the canyons here in new mexico.
AAAAAAAAARRRRRRGH!!!!
Caleb, I am sorry you didn't feel good this morning. Mumsie, All the boy needs is to be home eating his mom's good home cooking. Maybe not anything too rich at first.
P.S. Happy, happy birthday Skye!
Hello Luvie!!!
You do "Whatever makes YOU happy" the day that you return to Wellfleet. Come and get settled, drink a cup of tea(or wine), and remind Caleb of how WONDERFUL HOME IS!
Can't wait to see you all(As I'm sure that I say everyday). Be well.....And LIFE "IS" RICH!!!
Nicole Miner :)
...and we are richer for your having shared these difficult months with us.
Thank you, Sharyn.
DD
Amen to that, DD.
Travel safe, Caleb and Sharyn.
And Happy Birthday, Sky! What a beautiful remembrance from Carrie about your birth......
happy birthday Sky!
Sat. 3rd dead low tide is at 1 pm...I hope Caleb will be coming through town an hour before or after the tide so all of Caleb's fishing buddies can wish him well on his ride through town.
22 years ago....twas a crisp...frosty....blue SKY morning....a yurtful of family and FAMILY.....Cedar was the first to know that we/he had a little sister..November Sky..come into THIS world....his Grandma GB was looking on thru the pumpkin eyed window of Sky's Birth-yurt.....both Grandmothers hovered nearby outside !!!
Anne was radiant.....and strong....and grateful..and named her November Sky in honor of the first day of HER month..and grateful we all continue to be.....sky-o...we love you....and Happy Birthday....and Happy Mommy's Day to Anne Elizabeth...love and light!ly....from your proud AND grateful ch/dad
ps....and ...in addition...once and for all....it's ANNE With an "e"....and SKY without an "e"...Hurray for Mother and Daughter...on this their DAY!!!
pps...dear Cabes and Sharyn....22 yrs ago....Caleb was back at home with Jan....I expect...
sharyn was at Sky's Birthing as Cedar's "coach"....
on Saturday....Nov.3rd, 2007 we will all celebrate from wherever we are...with one Happy Happy contingent/Tribe in the middle of Fleet..to WELCOME HOME CALEB and crew!!!
.....Who ELSE is gonna bring oysters??....
love and light!ly....ch/dad
happy birthday SKY!
You have done such an amazing behind-the-scenes job keeping us all alive with hope and updates via the blog.
Thank you so very very much
Dennis M
Yes, life is rich, and fragile....wishing you patience, harmony and contentment as you start the next leg of your family journey - all of you have enriched my life, given me hope for humanity and certainly proved the power of love and prayer to any of the nay-sayers... Caleb, you are blessed with stamina and surrounded by grace - welcome home to our heavenly water & light sand-bar.
Safe travels and happy homecoming to you both!!! It will be so nice to know you are here within hugging distance. I'm sure we can all manage to follow visitation schedules and whatnot, even though I'm pretty sure that there is some rule in the pirate code about not following rules...but doesn't that cancel itself out? :) Everyone is so willing to do whatever it takes for caleb to be home, healthy, whole and happy. Shannon and I have been brainstorming to come up with some games and activities for caleb to do with us. Wait till you hear about "Tittie Toss". You'll love it! he he he.
I can't wait to stand on that lawn with all of caleb's loved one's and friends, and know that he will be right there with us in a matter of minutes. We all spent so much time standing there, holding eachother up and wishing for this homecoming to be. AND HERE WE ARE!!! YEAH!!!! It has been a long,long road since the 4th of July. I can't wait to see where we end up next. love to all... amystj
goatlady,are you still comeing to fleet?will wait at town hall if you are.judi i will defenitley make you a sign and hope to see you soon.#237-8222.
sharyn and caleb,i will see you soon.
luv timmy
Our prayers have been answered in that you are making your journey back to home. Sharyn, you are so wonderful it fills my heart to the brim with happiness.
Caleb, my Mama and I had pirate week at school, I told the kids I had a very special pirate friend, & they thought that was SO cool.. we have been dressing up like pirates, and argghing our hearts out! So this week my friend, has been dedicated to you!
Miss Novemba.. Feliz Dia to you.. once again, we are- holding up the month of November!!! Love you lady, thanks again for being born, & for being so supportive throughout this all with the blog, your love, and smiles!
Be well everyone! Xo.. Clance
" I will not forsake you". Once again, let's see what miracle's there will be on Sat. Love to Caleb and all of his family. Happy Birthday to you, Sky. I'm going to miss this blog.
So much of life's richness is like a nugget tucked in the middle of the pain. Our worst fears, when realized, can become our most treasured teachers.
You will need time to listen to the sounds and breathe the smells of that beautiful place. Everyone of us who have followed your journey will have a special Thanksgiving indeed.
Pat
Dear Sharyn,Jon and all Potters,
Have been keeping up on the recovery road all along and let it be known "Rich" is perfect for describing life with our children. I am driving up early from NY on Sat. hoping to be part of the Welcome Home for Caleb. I have always thanked my children for helping me rediscover myself when I had to get through tough times with child related experiences. But Sharyn, from reading all the entries on this site since July you have the manual down for publication, A Survival Journal of a Pirate's Mother with Red Revelon Lips!
Coming home will speed Caleb's recovery. Our best to you all!
Roberta/Evan/ Melissa NY/Wellfleet
Hi Sharyn,
First off, Happy Birthday November Sky! Sharyn,would you like my sizes for when my Birthday comes? You could spend just a few $$$ on a lot of fabric if that works....No! I don't need another tent!
I will reiterate a point made numerous times here that you have made many people feel rich here. Something good came from something bad for sure here... The great news is Caleb is doing tremendous and your both coming back home! It's quite obvious to me in your tone the excitement you feel. I am sure if you or Caleb said "Help!" there would be a stampede to your door! To all the people who read this blog and don't know you and your family they are missing a rare treat in life that enrichens my soul... Just click those heels or cowboy boots or whatever the Hell your wearing and you'll be home soon!
Kevin
Caleb, Sharyn and Family-
JOY! JOY! JOY!
Welcome Home! May your spirits soar {and your bodies rest} as, at long last, you settle in at home.
Much Love,
Louise & Buzzy
Caleb, Sharyn, family and fabulous Fleeters,....I can barely contain my joy as I fumble to find words of gratitude to all of you and whatever powers exist that have guided you (and us) through this journey. Since our annual summer visit, which includes our children, grandchildren, and according to my husband anyone we happen to meet on our way to Fleet, we have followed your recovery. I have tried to offer words of encouragement in the dark hours and still respect your privacy. I can only hope you've received as much as you've given.
....We were lucky enough to be in Wellfleet for Oysterfest and the following week (a decompression retreat just for the two of us) and the townsfolk were all so open to discussing their love for you all. Thank you for that. As we were leaving to return home and I was starting to feel sorry for myself that we didn't live there (can't afford it), my cell phone kept ringing with soulful pleas from grandchildren to please hurry and I began to be anxious to be home to the blessed clutter of it all. So, yes life is rich and wonderful and startling and home is the place where you're surrounded by people who love you. I'm so happy you'll be home where you can be encircled by those who love you so much. Thank you for pointing out the obvious to us all. And thank you for sharing your fears and doubts with us. That was very brave. But you have allowed us to be a part of something miraculous. Thank you for that....Caleb, you are fierce and adorable, the best combination. Sharyn, you are powerful and wise and so eloquent. Thank you for sharing your mother's heart.
Finally, I manage an independent book store in my hometown of Schenectady and maybe when normalcy turns to boredom (does that ever happen?), you may be interested in talking to someone about putting this in print.
I'll be picturing the town lawn and all of you lovely people on Saturday as you welcome home your pirate. Many blessings and peace.
Jackie
Life is rich for sure. My sister gave birth to her baby today, a baby boy. I am so glad he shares this special day with someone as amazing as Sky. Happy birthday girl!
Love,
Kim
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SKY! YEAH!
Sharyn- you are so wise - seem to know the best for all concerned...sending love and thankful for the blessings of life. Caleb- don't worry about the small stuff- getting acclimated may take a while- then again with all your will, it may not. Give yourself and your mumsie some quiet time back in the woods.peace.
You are all rich with what truly makes you rich. Love conquers all.
xoxo kolleen
p.s. when you can unwind and relax
with your tuesday night flicks, i saw Darjheeling Express tonight. it is about three sons and their visit to see their mumsie in India. It is a run for the train
kick of an adventure.
Happy Birthday Miss November-Sky!!! :) Sorry, I realized that I didn't wish you one with my first comment!
xoxoxoxoxoxox
Nicole and the Miners
To the two tremendously amazing people traveling home on Saturday. I hope you have an easy transition and that life is made much more rich and comfortable as you embrace what you had to leave behind reather abruptly. I wish you the sunniest day, kindest drivers on the road, and all the love in the world for you welcome home. Enjoy this day, you all deserve it so much! Celebrating from afar.
Much love and joy,
Ariana
p.s. HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAWAIIAN STYLE, SKY! :)
hi to everyone from across the globe...
we've been lighting butter lamps at various stupas and monasterys across kathmandu in prayer for caleb...i told sky i would try and send some photos and am still working on it.
but more importantly i'm so happy to hear you're all heading home!! i would be there for the big arrival if i could!
everyone here who i've told caleb's story to has been following the updates along with the rest of us..they send their best wishes as well.
the last image of caleb i have in my mind is him and kai sitting on the deck of JP's boat at the blessing of the fleet and i remember thinking i should go over and sit with them but in the midst of all the fun never did.
next time for sure!
and sharyn, i don't think we've ever met 'officially', but my first impression of you was at sky's bday a few years ago at your house and you gave her a fantastic pair of undies that were so jangly and ornate that i'm sure you're not really supposed to wear clothes over them - they were great!!! sky is lucky to have people like you all in her life.
happy birthday sky!
love
sophia
Sharyn -
For months now you and Caleb and your magnificent extended family have made my life richer without lifting a finger - just knowing that you're all real and safe and that you and your boy are just a matter of hours from home has filled my coffers to overflowing!
Hugs and kisses and fingers crossed for a smooth journey on Saturday....to you and yours from me and mine,
Susan
Tomorrow is Saturday. A huge day for all of us and a miraculous day for Caleb. May your homecoming be filled with warmth and sweet good cheer. And may the days that follow be full of more amazing progress and forward motion...Caleb, you can do anything you set your mind to.....
As always, with hope,
peg from PA
People, I think the weather deserves consideration. The big storm coming up the coast might be a complication for tomorrows plans.
Hope you're all watching Saturday's weather, if it can be believed at all - could be a terrible ride home. Sunday will be perfect!
Home at last, home at last, thank God you'll be home at last! The comfort of home is the best medicine there is. Years ago when my chocolate lab, Kona, was sooooo sick with pancreatitis.....she almost died......spent three weeks in "intensive" care at Roberts Animal hospital in Hanover.......the doctors said she would probably live 3 to 6 months due to what they thought was a tumor and sent me home with her; packed with IV fluids, anti nausea meds, prescription food, etc......she was skinny, lethargic and weak......I was told to keep her quiet and on a short leash. Well, Kona always loved the water and the beach....I mean jump up and down, turn a 360 in the air, dive in the water, roll in the sand kind of love.....so on the way home from the hospital I drove into Lecounts so she could get her first whiff of the ocean.....for the first time in weeks she perked right up....she actually had a smile on her doggy face.....so I decided to take her to the waters edge.....she dragged me down the dune so I let her off leash...she strolled into the water and just swam around in circles with a bigger smile on her face....came out and rolled and rolled in the sand....she was home......her recovery was quick....she was home....she still needed the IV's and meds but, she was home....that was four years ago....not only is she alive....but doing great.....she is home.....when Caleb gets home....you'll see the smile....he still has a lot of work to do but, he is home....recovery is remarkable when you're where you're "supposed" to be......welcome home, my friends....be well.....love, jodi
p.s. Happy Birthday Sky...thanks for being you.....jb
I think it's rather appropriate that Caleb and Sharyn blow back home on the crest of a hurricane! How else could it possibly be?
--Paula M.
Well it isn't going to be a hurricane by the time it gets here, but if they are right, 50 to 75 mile an hour wind gusts and power outages might not make it the best day for traveling.
Is there a backup plan for Saturday if we are having a stormy nor'easter? Maybe drive in the van on Sunday same time?
We're getting ready to "baten down the hatches"...Sharyn you hold tight to that steering wheel. Homeward bound Caleb...A-men!!!!
The Young Family
I am so bummed that my daughter and I wont be in town to welcome Caleb past the town hall lawn - she was one of the children in on the black " caleb potter braclets" and we would love to see him come through town but we will be in ct. at an ice skating event..
So Caleb WELCOME HOME!!!!! neither of us know personally but we think about you EVERY day.
Sue and Cassie
I believe it is a Southeaster. the kind of storm that isn't kind to our ocean beaches.
Hello There!
I work in the Health Department and there was an issuance from MEMA sent to us about this storm. We dont usually get those unless this storm will pretty much be damaging to some extent! I dont know if you will want people sitting on the lawn in that weather. MEMA says there could be gusts up to 90mph and heavy rains (maybe flooding depending on tides). So im just wondering if we will all sit out there still? I want to be there but i dont know if want to be there when a gust of 90mph wind comes roaring through. Let me know!!
-Zana
Dear Caleb and Sharyn, GOD BLESS YOU!!! So very happy that you are coming HOME!!! Wellfeet will be smiling again! Hope to see the van in town in a few minutes. Home will probably never seem sweeter than now. Great day to settle in and get cozy too! AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!! and love , Andrea
Post a Comment