This picutre was taken today when Caleb and I took a walk to Dyer's Pond. Caleb's smile is getting bigger and bigger everyday and he is looking so handsome!!
Caleb and I trying to keep eachother warm!!!
Caleb and Max taking a walk at Indian Neck Beach. What a Cape Cod view in the background.
Caleb and I taking in the Cape Cod fresh air!!! And ya, it was alil cold that day.The first thing I want to say, is that having Caleb home is so unbelievable. Today is the 6th month anniversary of Caleb's accident and I think that he is going so well considering what he has gone through. As Mumsie said, Caleb has a very strict schedule and he is now having his therapies in Orleans, which is an out-patient facility. Physically, Caleb is going great. He does almost everything by himself; including dressing, showering, making his bed and cooking. We let Caleb do these things on his own, but at times, we like to keep a watchful eye on him. His speech is getting better by the day, and he now speaks what he is thinking, instead of just answering questions that we ask him. His memory is something that he will start working on at his therapy, and we try to work on it at home as well. His short term memory is patchy, but I think that his long term memory is slowly coming back. We can now have little conversations with Caleb, and hearing his voice, is like hearing an angels voice. He is such a sweetheart and so thoughtful. He is thankful for everything that everyone does for him.
I get to see Caleb everyday now, and walking into his mother's house, and hearing him say, "Hi sweetie", puts the biggest smile on my face. This morning he made us french toast and eggs, we went on a walk and watched the Planet Earth DVD, which is the best DVD's ever, and Caleb really loves watching them.
I just wanted to give everyone a lil update and let everyone truely understand how well Caleb is doing. All your prayers and positive thoughts worked, and are still working each and everyday. I love you all and I am going to try to update weekly and post some new pictures with every post.
-love jennie
44 comments:
Thanks Jenni! Man it looks cold there...stay warm and keep the fires going!
Christa
Wilmington ,NC
It's so wonderful to know that Caleb is doing so well, and that all these great people are taking care of him. Keep on making miracles!
love,
Mia
Thanks Jennie! It's good to see you and Caleb and Max looking so good. I can't believe you guys are out walking in this freeking cold weather. Maybe my thermometer is broken but every time I have looked at it for the last few days it says 21. I guess that's nothing to an oysterman and his lady...Keep warm, Lily's Mom
Thanks for the update Jenni!
Maybe it's the winter Wellfleet air, maybe it's being home, maybe it's you, but Caleb looks great! Here's to miracles!
Deb
Thanks for your update Jennie!
My big smile for the day was seeing you all looking so well with Wellfleet in the background!
Loved the pictures. Keep them coming when you can!
Sending warmth and many wishes for a wonderful holiday ahead!
Suzibee
Caleb good to hear and see that you are doing well. Looked like a great day on the beach.
Jenni you are good medicine.
Jennie thanks so much! The pictures are awesome and it is so good to hear about Caleb's progress. He looks awesome and he has the best attitude. So do you. Miss you here in Vermont. Love, Katie
Thank you Jenni. It was so nice to see your pictures. I am so happy for both of you.
Peggy in Western MA.
Both your beautiful smiles say it all! Through everything Caleb has been such a sweetheart...that reveals so much about him and his loved ones. Thoughts and prayers (mingled with thanks and awe for the miracles) will keep coming your way.
Looks like the beach and a little brother and a very pretty girl are the best medicine!
Isak Dinesen said "The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea." The truest words I know.
Thanks for the wonderful pictures, Jenni.
Stay warm and keep smiling,
Susan
Great photos and news Jenni!!
Looks as cold as it is here!
Ali Manchester UK
Jennie, your pictures brought a brisk joyful sweep of fresh air through my psyche this morning. How happy you look walking with your love! What refreshing news you bring!
Caleb,you look fantastic, especially with that sweet woman by your side. Hold fast to each other and don't look back.....a bright future is before you.
Thank you Jennie, for giving me a happy song to hold in my heart today!
As always, with hope,
peg from PA
Thanks Jennie,
Caleb's smile (and yours) is a beautiful sight. It really helps boost my holiday spirit. Keep up the awesome work, and enjoy walking the beach....wish I was there. Positive thoughts and prayers from Pa.
Jennie, there's no one who reports about Caleb's life better than you!! You speak so selflessly about him, so lovingly - and you give us little details that fill in the blank spaces in our wonderings. Thank you so much!
Jennie your positive comments are so refreshing. Thank you so much for posting the pictures and giving us an idea of the daily routine.
I hope you are doing as well as you look, this must be difficult for you too. You and Caleb lived together didn't you? Sometimes it must be very lonely.
Blessings always
J
Hey girlfriend,
Nice pictures and post! I saw Sharyn yesterday and hope to visit Caleb this Sunday. Thanks for being there with Caleb!
Kevin
Hey Jennie,
Did you like my picture above? $%&@ happens! I did that once this summer!
Kevin
I so loved what Mia said, "Keep making miracles." Love, El
thank you jennie, we here in cyber space have been looking forward to more pics, and great pics they are!
keep up the great progress, caleb. i would love to have some of that home cooked breakfast myself!
you are all such wonderful people, i know everythings gonna be alright!
amy in ct
ps.. keep warm it was 19 degrees here this morning i can only imagine what it was up there.....
Yay, Caleb and Jennie !!! Beautiful pics !!!
Peg from PA--there are more messages for you dated 12/4 & 12/5 posted at the end of Sunday's blog....
When I think back to my children's growing up, they always got the crawling and the walking before the talking. I am sure that this is the way it is for Caleb too.
I can remember back to when I was very little, probably under the age of 2. I was able to understand a lot more than I could say. I remember quite distinctly spewing off a very long sentence to my mother. She was floored...but in my head I thought, I have known how to say this all along. I imagine that is how it is often for Caleb.
Now that I have an autistic child I have learned that he understands more than what he is able to say with words. I equate it to my ability to understand French. I can understand a lot of French. I can read it. If you speak to me slowly I can understand you..but answering you back is a lot harder.
Thank you maestro Jenn-Wa...nice post. I am not sure where that name just sprang from..perhaps I am channeling an ancient Chinese mystic or something...anyway, this is a true test of love and you are passing with flying colors! Right On Girl! love lisa
by the sea
by the sea
by the beautiful sea
you and he
you and he
oh what love i see in thee........
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
kolleen
Look at how far he's come? It is truly amazing? As our expectations continue to be met by Caleb, he finds the power, stength and will in himself to exceed the new goals set. He is a trooper! Sharyn, Max, Kai, Jennie and Papa should be proud people in the world right now! You have changed the life of Caleb...thank you! Love and peace
note to sharyn, got my hoodie, LOVE IT, mailing pmt straight away!
will wear it with pride here in windsor.
amy in ct
Hey,
Thanks for the uplifting update. It was great seeing you guys last week-sorry our time was so short-Nicole, Mia and I were thrilled to spend a little one on one with him.
He's doin' great and I just can't wait till we're seeing more of him and the rest of the fam.
If you ever need anything you know how to reach me.
Kisses. T
Jenni-
I was just wondering the other day when we were going to get another girlfriend update- great to hear from you and love the pictures. You all have such wonderful and positive outlooks and spirits- I have said before that i'm afraid if I were facing anything like this I would just crumple up but not you guys- it is wonderful to watch and to be allowed into your lives this way.
Thank you!
Laura in CT
beautiful people, beautiful beach, beautiful words.
thanks so much for sharing!
Jennie, thanks so much for posting the update and the great pics. They're worth thousands of words. I cannot *believe* it has been 6 months since the 4th of July... but so it has. And let's remember the happy flipside... there are only 6 months left between now and the biggest celebration Wellfleet has seen (I hope!)
I'm so glad to read that you're giving Caleb some space, encouraging him to challenge himself. That is SO key... I hope he'll keep going for the stretch goals (tell him that you want Eggs Benedict tomorrow morning... j/k)
Love to you all -
Jerry G
Your awesome Jennie.. Thanks so much, I am so happy knowing you are in Mumsie's home and are with your man every day now.
Sharyn, and boys miss you SO much.. love to you all.. xoxo, Clance
Great to see and hear from you, Jennie! Thanks for the update.
But one minor point---isn't it only FIVE months since July 4? I am sure it seems longer, but when you think how far Caleb has come in only FIVE months, it makes it even more remarkable.
Amy from western MA
Jennie, you are such a ray of sunshine! Just what I needed on a cold Wellfleet day.
You guys look awesome!
NY/Wellfleet Mom
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Jen!!!!The pictures touched the cockles of my heart! And YOU Caleb, what a handsome young man you are.....(no wonder Spudly loves you SO much).....such a sweet, sweet couple. It does my heart good to see such love and affection....you too do wonders for each other..as already mentioned..."good medicine" (and no side affects to mention).
Caleb, keep up the good work, and Jen stay strong and true..We all love you guys to peices.
We love the pics, so anytime you want to send them our way, we'll be happy!
Hi Mumsie, Kai, Max, Jan, Timilah....hope you all are doing well, and feeling loved and supported by your much loving community, cyber and otherwise.....you are all never far from thought.
Blessings from the West,
In Light and Love,
Melinda
The two of you are absolutly glowing!!
Thank you for the update- it is wonderful to see current pics of Caleb and to see how well he really is doing.
This is the season of family, love and miracles! You and caleb have all three.
Sue
Nothing like a walk on Cape beach in the winter to blow the cobwebs out! Love the pictures, you guys look great! Keep on trucking.
Jennie,
You are alwasy so good about reporting Caleb's progress and letting us "see" how he (and you!) are doing. The smiless say it all and your words inspire happiness and hope. Thank you.
Lesa and Shelagh
Thanks for the girlfriend update Jennie. The pictures are wonderful! you guys look great. Your smiles put and instant perma grin on my face. I can not believe it has been 6 months already. This year is flying by. I feel as if each year gets shorter and shorter. Enjoy every minute of every day. Life truly is a miracle. I miss you all (and Wellfleet) very much.
Happy Holidays!
Much Love,
Kim Harris
Hello Caleb and family from the modern 'pirates of the Caribbean' Cruise is great. Glad to hear all is still going well. God Bless and prayers from us. XXOO Natale & Peter
give em hell ya ol boy
And let these pics be a lesson to us all..."There is always, always something to be thankful for :)
A cyberfriend from Annapolis
You guys look wonderful...life is good!
Just got my t-shirt. Thanks! I'll put a check in the mail on Monday. Is there anyway I can get one of your small hoodies? I know you all are busy. Thanks. Becky
Im so glad i got to see him Sunday! I know he was not feeling too well, but just seeing his face made me so happy, and i told him that! Its just so good to see his face back in Wellfleet. Thank you Sharon for letting me come over and bother you and Thank you Jennie for telling me about his visiting hours!!
Much love to you all,
Zana
i'm so happy to hear that caleb is continuing to do well. i wonder about him every day, and am sooo glad that you posted new pics on here! he looks fabulous!! keep the updates coming!
with love from SRH, kristi
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