From now on- I'm holding up a bit longer on my post's because the comments start getting good and personal. On that note- scroll down to the last girlfriend update and read the very last comment---it is from Caleb and will give you a little insight into where he is inside his head.
Caleb is now experiencing some freedoms with each improved day, and I am allowed to be less and less of the mother hen that I needed to be for the past 8 months.
Jennie takes him off for lunch alone - often grabbing a sandwich and Spud and heading to the beach. Max and the boys haul him off for bowing more often and yesterday my dear friend Donald decided it was time that we tried a real bike -- and yes--Caleb rode his bike yesterday on a beautiful day with Donald and I running at his side to keep up. He was radiant! That ride took me back years to the first successful ride of his life and made me so proud!
We are forging ahead, not knowing the outcome, and learning not to care, but enjoying the passage all the same.
We are learning that our sorrow might just turn into our joy in another reflection.
Love ya all, mumsie
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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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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
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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
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from all of Caleb's friends and family
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With love,
from all of Caleb's friends and family
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HERE IS WHAT CALEB WROTE ON THE LAST GIRLFRIEND UPDATE . . .
thanks everyone so much for writeing such nice things about me and my friends....so thanks for writing such classic and really funny stuff,,, I;m sure Ill see it again soon I hope... So thanks people Ill read this all again as soon as I can!!!! so thanks sooooo much and happy holidays also love Lebster$&?
Thats SO awesome..
you all are so inspiring to just start fresh, live, and enjoy each moment!
Caleb!!! Yea Buddy.. good to see some of YOUR writing on this here blog.. I miss you much, and hope to see you and the fam soon.
Sharyn, good for you for letting up on that leash a bit, Caleb will surely benefit, and grow from this freedom. You are so incredible, and each day I truly feel blessed to have you beautifully place in my life.
Much love to you all each day...xo.. Clance
Love Caleb's post!!! It most certainly shows his core as a man filled with gratitude. Caleb's accident may have changed his head a bit, but his core remains the same fun-loving, gracious kid he was before July 4th.
Keep pedaling Caleb!
Deb
So glad to hear of his progress! I am amazed that he is flourishing like he is! It's no doubt from his family and friends love and dedication. I'm amazed at all the support everyone is so free to give. Special man, and special town for sure.
Sending positive thoughts your way from CT. Stay strong, and we love all of the updates
Lauren in CT
Spring is upon us and awakening all to the glory of growth, change, and life.
Way to go Caleb! Bike riding, bowling, and just getting outside will just add to what you are learning in therapy.
Praise all to the power of positive energy!
J
Sounds great Sharyn! Spring is here. It's about time to get those wheels rolling again. Say hi to yellowbeard for me. Thanks for pointing out the comment. It was great to read it. Love you guys!
Hi Sharyn,
You know, I remember reading that comment... and I must of had a dyslexic moment because I remember reading it as being signed off by "Lobster" and not Lebster, as I would have figured out it was Caleb. Your blog is wonderful news, so much progress, just goes to show what love, support, and youth can accomplish. I think we should all stand up and give Donald a round of applause - he is the man behind the scenes who deserves so much credit. We are still "6 feet under"... of snow here, but it is slowly melting.
Cheers,
Claus
YEEESSSSS!
Caleb posting comments; Caleb riding a bike; Sharyn writing posts full of hope, sunshine, and life. It just doesn't get any better than this. Once again, you have made my day!
Sending bushels of positive thoughts your way,
NY/Wellfleet Mom
Watch out!
He may hijack the blog!
sharyn, your post is filled with SPRING!
thank you so much for pointing out caleb's post. i usually dont go back and read the posts after a few days have passed by, thought i had seen them all.... guess not!
i love that caleb is getting more freedom in his daily life and i love that you are letting him go. and i loved hearing from caleb himself!
prayers continue to go out your way... sending big love and big prayers to caleb and you and everyone in the tribe!
amy in ct
You all are the best! I will not be on a bike again without thinking of you, Caleb, for a long time. You and your family are a constant inspiration -- thanks to all of you for keeping us in the loop of things. Happy spring everyone -- Lisa K.
What an uplifting post! Sharyn's words and Caleb's words!! Pure magic. Caleb, we will be looking out for you on our bikes next time we are down in Wellfleet.
Spring must really be here. Finally.
Amy from western MA
I'm trying to get out of my mind the picture of Caleb riding merrily along on his bike while Donald and Sharyn run, panting and sweating beside him. It's not an image that easily disappears! But all progress is good news. That picture compared with some others that have appeared here a while ago means a lot. Thank and congratulations to all who have worked so hard for Caleb and to the man himself.
jack
Awesome news! Hey everyone in Wellfleet....a VERY dear friend of mine is from you community and is moving back there VERY soon. She turned me onto this blog MONTHS ago and through time Caleb's story has touched my heart, my sole and ultimately changed my life (sound dramatic but it is true)! If you know who she is or see a familiar face turning up there earlier than this summer....please give her a big hug! You OBVIOUSLY have a VERY special community......I'm going to miss seeing my friend....
That is all so wonderful. What a beautiful day for being out on bikes. Can't wait to have our toes in the sand and suntans!
Sharyn,
What a great story, I too, can picture it perfectly and can see the joy on his face along with yours and Donald's. Spring has certainly sprung! Congratulations to Caleb for his continued progress in a forward motion, and congratulations to you mumsie, for your continued progress in a forward motion as well.
Happy beautiful windy spring day-
Audrey
PS- It was great to "hear" from Caleb on the blog, keep 'em comin'.
YESSSSSSSSSS.....GO CALEB. What beautiful news on a beautiful day
Lisa
It is so great to have Calebs voice on the blog. Bike riding is such good therapy. What about swimming? It uses all of you and can help integrate the brain. Anyway, hearing Caleb speak was wonderful and all of us are cheering him on his journey to wholeness. Love, Susanna
Caleb,
You and your friends and family are the best. Spring can only bring more time on the water and that is one of the best healers for the soul
Ride Leb Ride! Yippie!
I was just talking to Tom last night about Calebs Surfing and I was willing good rides his way sometime soon. I guess he felt it.
I am inspired by you more and more each day. Thank you Leb, Thank you Sharyn! Thank you all!
I cant wait to see you, sometime soon, I hope!
Love,
Kim Harris
Hey, Caleb! Great to hear from you! I'm looking forward to meeting you one of these days - soon!
Rock on!
Jerry G
What a great blog entry ! Sharyn, you sound like things are lighter and brighter (Yea), Caleb, so good to know that you're onto the blog now, (Yahoo). Spring is here. (Yea). Gail
Hey Caleb--write and ride away! We all follow with smiles and full hearts!! Love, El
Sharyn,
So many good things! I am so happy for you! Here's to more new beginnings!
Go Caleb!
DD
Sharyn, here's a wonderful thought:
~Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain~
I love Caleb's comment! It is great to see him write on his blog and hopefully more to come. Also great news that he can ride a bike. Keep up the good work, Caleb!!
Peggy from Western MA
HI CALEB!!! It's great to hear of your progress! The true thanks goes to your mom, family and friends for letting us be part of your journey. The updates are getting better and better :)
Take Care,
Barbara stoneham,ma
Hey Caleb -
Can you even believe how many "strangers" and visitors to Wellfleet are out here caring about you and thinking about you everyday??
You live in quite the amazing town - where upon arrival last summer, we knew that something terrible had happened to one of it's own - and we were compelled to find out who and what had happened.....the love of your family and friends reached out and tapped so many visitors on the shoulder and made us care and pray for you also....
It is an incredible force - you and your family have that could touch so many lives....
That force will take you far for sure.
Stay well and strong and ENJOY!!
Nancy in NY
Yes! It is so great to hear about Caleb biking and you guys running beside him! That is awesome. We miss you guys so much! And think of you every day. Tell Caleb we love him and miss him. We'll be visiting in early May and hanging out for a while. Love you!!!!! Katie
to all the cyber family,
i know this is late to post on this entry and maybe no one will see it, but i am going thru a very emotional time in my life right now and i feel as though the bottom has dropped out from under me. i need strength to get thru, and i would ask that you all hold me in your thoughts for now. i see what it has done for caleb and others, and i feel very weak right now.
thank you to all who read this....
amy in ct
amy - you have my support, thoughts, prayers throughout your time of trouble. Whatever it is, it will pass, and you will come through the other side. i love the quote previously posted -
~Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain~
i'll be thinking of you
Amy, a little prayer just said at my computer.
Hang in there, we all have many people who love us, but sometimes life gets so low and our thoughts run wild...
NEVER FORGET, you touch someone everday just by being you.
Amy,
Thanks for speaking your truth and keep reaching out in your life. Breathing is a such a good medium for accessing joy and beauty. Mother earth is a healer, if you can, put your hands low to the dirt and feel the stability in that for grounding in your life...wishing you peace...
Suz
It's great to read Caleb's words and know that he's reading this blog too. Hope we see you soon buddy, though it sounds like you're running around town just like always, so it'll be hard to catch you- a true Potter boy.
Neil
My dear Amy,
Don't lose hope, life does get better. It is so hard to feel that way when you are hurting or someone you love is hurting. But your troubles and low feelings will pass and you will survive it. I hope you can feel the strength I am sending your way.
Please let us know how you are doing...
As always, with hope, and love,
peg from PA
PS You Go Caleb! So great to hear your voice! Keep talkin!
Amy -
Somewhere here, many months ago someone (forgive me, please, for not remembering who) left a comment regarding the nature of healing - that it isn't linear - and that has stuck with me since. Life, much like healing, isn't linear either...there are peaks and valleys, ebbs and flows and there really isn't a discernable pattern to any of it. Please know that we're all out here with you in the valley, as we are at the peak, and I for one will add you to the mantel candles with Caleb and Sharyn and Peg (and Lisa B. and Deirdre - who have been conspicuously absent here, but not in my thoughts.)
Love to you, Amy - and strength to carry you through...
Susan
Amy, remember to be kind to yourself. My thoughts are with you.
Jerry G
Amy in CT - I am thinking of you and hoping things turn around soon - they always do, one way or another - we go through whatever it is we are handed, and come out better in SOME way, on the other side.....even though that sometimes takes a long time to recognize!
Hang in - your cyber family is here for you -
Nancy in NY
Amy,
surround yourself with love, laughter, and peace right now because it will bring on a new life. We're given all sorts of crazy situations that no one is excused from. How we handle these situations defines our character. Take the good with the bad- lay out in the sun and dance in the rain. If life truly is like a rollercoaster and we all love traveling to the peaks, we must go through those scary dips to get back on solid ground.
The supportt hat you've been sharing with the Potter family and friends shows that you are a loving person. Know that love and support is heading in your direction. You will come out of this stronger than ever before!
Amy,
Hang in there...
Go Caleb!!
Kevin
Such great news from the Lindsay/Potter front! It sounds like Caleb is doing so well and how great to hear from the man himself. As someone who does not know him- or any of you- in person- it was such a treat to hear from him and to know he knows we are all out here holding him in our hearts and thoughts. It must be kind of a crazy feeling- to know there are all of these people you don't know- out there in the world who have become so invested in you and care so much for you and your family.
To Amy- I am sorry to hear your are struggling. Life can be quite difficult at times. One thing I have taken from Caleb and Sharyn is to always look for and hold on to the positive- even if it is hard to come by in your present situation- the idea- the hope that it could be aroud the corner. Hold on to that- and I will keep you in my thoughts.
Laura in CT
Oh, and...
Hooray for Caleb's voice!
A most welcome treat...Thank you.
To one Amy from another,
My thoughts are also with you. Try to ride out the rollercoaster and know that whatever it is that is causing you pain will lose its power and you will climb again.
Amy from western MA
Amy,
Hang in there, you know we will all pray for you. We have become such a great family.......be strong
Amy, You are in our hearts and prayers these days...wishing you peace. When I am overwhelmed I need to get outdoors into nature to find my calm center...but I know it's not always that simple. An older, wiser friend told me to put up a sign, when my life was a jumble of troubles, saying "This too shall pass". I never did put up the sign, but I think of her message often, and many troubles have indeed passed and changed to something better. I like the image of dancing in the rain. Hoping you'll soon dance.
blessings to all,
janet
Hey Lebster, I wondered if that was you and now the sighting has been confirmed. Great to hear from you and of your great progress.
Sharyn, I loved your update. To me there is no land based activity closer to flying than riding a bike. The rushing of the air, the motion, sailing along, the absolute freedom, the feeling that you could spread your arms and would lift off. Sounds like you folks are soaring.
Amy, I hold you deeply in my thoughts and light a candle in my heart to send good messages throughout the day. Many of us know well the feeling of having the bottom drop out from under, but know that the thoughts, prayers and presence of the many who hear your call, whether writing or holding silent witness, weaves a mighty safety net that holds you tight. We are with you in thought….we are with you in prayer....we are with you!
Should you need to reach out, many of us have email links reached by clicking on our names at the main blog site.
Each morning when I leave the Berkshires for work, the highway does its usual ups and downs until it reaches a certain place where it just goes down and down for quite a while. The walls get higher and steep and block out the sun and are covered with massive waterfalls of ice and the temperature drops noticeably. On the other side of the road is a cliff plunging deeply to the river below. Yet it is in this somewhat foreboding spot I always feel a reassuring presence emanating…..Then shortly thereafter the walls part at a glorious gorge and the light floods in and I am on the flatlands.
Amy I hope that in the valley that you are in now that you also feel this presence, for I believe that it is in deep valleys that you can feel it the most. You are not alone……… And like my daily trip I look forward to the walls parting for you and the sun flooding in.
Jeff-in-the-bershires - you are a gift to all of us - you are a poet, a philosopher, a sage, a person with great heart and soul. You are amazing! Thank you from the very tip of Cape Cod.
jeff-in-the-berkshires,
yours is a quiet, soulful beauty that ensures solace.
RCL in DC
Thich Nhat Hanh writes:
Breathing in, I know I am breathing in
Breathing out, I know I am breathing out
Breathing in, I see myself as a flower
Breathing out, I feel fresh
Breathing in, I see myself as a mountain
Breathing out, I feel solid
Breathing in, I see myself as still water
Breathing out, I reflect things as they are
Breathing in, I see myself as space
reathing out, I feel free.
(rcl in dc)
Yay!!! caleb went a bike riding!!! so happy to hear that things continue in a positively forward motion...kinda like a bike!! love to all....amystj I LOVE YOU CALEB!!!
Haven't checked in a few days and so excited to see your post Caleb. You remind me of how wonderful Wellfleet is in the early spring, before the crowds and traffic arrive. You are amazing and inspirational to all of us. You've made my week brighter just knowing that you are having fun and getting out.
Love from Norwell MA, Elizabeth B.
HOORAY for all of you! Spring has sprung, and Caleb is blossoming!
I can't wait to meet you all when I come to Wellfleet this Spring/Summer as I LOVE you all to BITS!!!
CALEB! U Rock!
I love all of you.
thank you to everyone who is thinking of me. every word has helped me greatly. i knew that writing how i was feeling in this safe place, i would get what i needed. thank you to all of you. i am not out of the woods yet, by any means, but with your help i will be fine.... i will come out on the other end just fine.
amy in ct
Take care, Amy in CT. Thinking of you, sending positive thoughts.
Cortney
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