Kai and Caleb just finished making Sunday morning banana pancakes...and polished them off without chewing. They are presently trying to rouse that sleeping Max in order to take a dump run for me while I scald myself with that fifth cup of coffee. The Times sits on the chair still coalated waiting for the curious seeker of bad news.
Life seems almost normal in the Potter household.
After a grueling 8 months, we are finding our stability in ordinary life at home. We are accepting in order to except and more more frequently we are finding our balance in laughter, as has been our sanctuary in the past.
Caleb is stronger than all of us and I catch the boys with a sideways glance watching him as tho he knows something that they don't. Caleb has bequeathed us with an urgency to get our lives right, to question those safety berms we hold to our sides, and is nudging us into a healthier state of mind. Caleb's stillness has made us loud with intent.
Now when I wake in the middle of the night I can tell my heart is slowly mending itself ..it is no longer a mess of puzzled pieces on the ground trying in vain to make sense of this picture.
Kai and Max continue to inspire and Jenny plays witness to his smile every day.
I will be burning today- nothing better than a good blaze to fuel the thoughts and sear the fears.
We are ever hopeful- ever willing and earnestly looking forward to growth. Spring is in the air.
Love to all of you, mumsie
PS. On Caleb's slate of goals is a listing: to walk in the forth of July parade as Yellowbeard...we will see you there.
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One of the highlights of the Wellfleet parade is Caleb as Yellowbeard. When he is in the parade this year, wow, that will be a sight. I imagine there will be more than a few teary eyes as he walks by.
Cortney
Hello Sharyn,
I do so admire your tenacity!
I haven't been on the blog for a while but that doesn't mean you all haven't been in my thoughts. Amy stj came to visit for a very short time. A dear friend lost her husband a couple of weeks ago in a terrible accident and Amy came to spend time with her and me. We had dinner with Tina (our friend) and she asked about Caleb because she knew of his accident from me. She has a long road ahead of her with,I am sure,ups and downs. She is a strong young woman(42)and hopefully with continued support of friends and family and her 9 yr. old, life will at some point level out. I can't imagine what she is going thru nor can I imagine what you have been thru. All I can think of is "one day at a time."
Love,peace and lots of love.
Penny on St.John
We will all be there with bells on and plenty of tissues to sop up the joyful salty mess. My own children will attest that I'm a happy crier - they place bets at Christmas, on birthdays and at graduations and weddings - who will be the first to make Mama cry and how far into the day will we get...usually not very. The 4th of July tears are ones that I'm looking forward to with exceptional delight.
Big love from me and mine -
Susan
GOOOOOOOO YELLOWBEARD, hope we can be there ....fingers crossed
Delurking to say that I can't wait to see it! (We are "summer people" in Wellfleet, and have followed Caleb's story from the beginning....)
Sharyn,
Maybe you can find a "Good Car" to drive in the "Antique Auto" portion of the Fourth of July parade this year...One that makes it to the finish line I mean! I know you will! We won't talk any further about your auto choices. Don't want your family laughing at you again! There will be LOTS of cameras clicking that day when Yellowbeard goes by...
Keep smiling,
Kevin
Boy Sharyn. We are grateful for the just about daily updates! It seems this blog is quite the possitive therapy for you & that makes us super happy. Today we saw the most beautiful 7 foot waves attracting completely crazy surfers to get pumbled in their crystal clear rage. We thought about Kai & the other Fleetians while we were perched up under a cave on an incredible rocky point. We are sending ALL our love to Caleb at every moment. Keep ragin lad, we are so proud of you!!!!!
Bonfires & Blessings~ Freckled Freaks xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Yellowbeard will rise again! It is great that he is thinking about the parade.
Penny on St.John
I must confess that we have never been to a Wellfleet July 4th parade: we are usually scared away by the crowds and lack of parking. But you can be sure that we will be there this year---even if we have to walk in from our cottage a couple of miles away.
So glad to hear all the healing that is going on, putting all those puzzle pieces back together.
Amy from western MA
Dear Sharyn,
Your post today did bring some wet eyes because there is nothing like normalcy after the grueling events you have been through. I am so happy that everything does seem to be finally over and life's road has become much easier to navigate. Spring is on the way with a rebirth for you. I would love to see Caleb in the parade. Who knows.........maybe I will. Promises, promises. One of these days I will surprise you with a call.
Love ya,
Sue
It's on my calendar... 4th of July... check! We'll all be looking forward to that day!
Jerry G
Sharyn, did you recieve the email of the funny pirate pictures of Weeks and I? We only endured the embarrasment of posing in the tourist pirate cut out for the purpose of the blog!!!!!
I love you guys endlessly, and will do EVERYTHING in my power to make it to that parade!
Muchos Besos y Amor!
Thanks Ms. Mumsie..
I have to say each new post brings me closer to you all there, and I am so happy Caleb is setting goals for himself as it is a sure sign that he is motivated to move forward, and flourish.
I will do all within my power to make it to see Yellowbeard strut and OWN the 4th parade, and you best look for one hot lil # yourself cause you will be starring in this show too!!
Forever praying 4 the best 4 u all.. miss your cackle. Xo, Mizz Clance
Dear Sharyn:
You are finally having more AAAHHH moments that OOOHH moments and you have the ability to enjoy them more that anyone I know...truly thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me recognize that we (each of us on this blog) have so many of them daily that we take them for granted...having the ability to wake up in a safe happy home and have breakfast with my family is truly something I will never take for granted anymore!!!! I just love reading your blogs..it's like a great book that I don't want to end!!! Thank you for sharing so intimately Calebs journey and your life...we are all lucky to be a part of this.
Have an Awesome Day!!! Peace and Go Obama!!!
Lisa from Annapolis :)
Hope I did not offend anyone with my political plug....I just can't wait till the shrub is gone!!!
OBAMA RULES..........SORRY JUST HAD TO SAY IT...........
Nothing like a good morning cry. Full circle and back to the parade. . . WOW what a thought. . .what an image. . .buy stock in kleenex today!!!! He'll be rushed like a rock star!
xoxox,settie
I can't wait to attend my first Wellfleet parade this summer with a pack of kleenex on hand...What a fitting goal that is Caleb! See you all there...
~Barbara
Hello Sharyn and everyone!
Was thrilled to see Jan walk into Mid Cape with Caleb today!! He's a sight for sore eyes (although he ate both of my Hershey's kisses! :) )
Cathie, Mid Cape Home Centers
Sharyn,
That's the spirit! The 4th should always be a day to celebrate...life. Forget about the founding fathers, let's celebrate the Potter Boys and Potter/Lindsay clan, and let's not forget the spirit of Yellow Beard - man, that will be a sight to see!
Your entry today certainly evokes wonderful memories; nothing like hanging out at Long Pond and standing around while Sharyn is burning, sharing a beer or more, and lots of laughs and stories.
I am sure the old "routine" seems very exciting.
Take care, greetings, positive vibrations!
Love,
Claus
There will be a sea of tears on the 4th to see Caleb in the parade!!
Alert Wellfleet's finest, the town is going to be packed on the 4th of July!!! Thank God it is on a Friday so we can make a real weekend of parties in Caleb's honor.
I think it will be an unbelievable weekend of love, laughter, and tears.
Bring on the summer!
p.s. we burned this weekend too, what a release.
J
If I can't be there in person, I will certainly be there in spirit. What a day that will be, and really right around the corner the way time flies these days! Keep going,Caleb, the sky and beyond, there are no limits!
As always, with hope,
peg from PA
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