We have been born into a mystery from day one. So no point in being afraid.....just breathe it in and go with it.
The loveliest gift that my mother gave to me was to tell me that I was her toughest child - ---but that she had learned the most from me. That has stayed with me forever... the simple truth ( tho it was painful at the time) that has carried me through and has given me the courage to forge forward. Honesty has become so underrated ... learn to be impeccable with your word.
I have been bestowed with the great honor of being granted the opportunity to be a mother. It has given me enormous satisfaction as I walk this walk. Motherhood is the life force that I inhale and exhale. It is my weakness when I lift my face up, and my strength when I find myself face down.
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My sons placed their trust in me - but is my trust in them that pulls me forward.
So put your hand in mine and walk with me, not knowing what to expect and not expecting to see our way ...
because life is a delicious mystery from day one. So do not be afraid ...just breathe in and go with me....
Happy mother's day to all of you who walk.
Happy mothers day to all of you mothers and fathers out there.
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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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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:
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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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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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27 comments:
Hope your mothers day is nice,thinking of you always. gdnite my dear, love,love,love.
I miss my mother and think of her every day. Today I honor her memory, and thank her for watching over me....she was fiercely protective, absurdly funny and had a smile that could light up the world,and so smart,there was never a question she could not answer..... I am ever proud to be my mother's daughter.
Happy Mother's Day, Sharyn.....your boys are as lucky to have you as you are to have them.
As always, with hope,
peg from PA
Wishing you all a beatiful day today!
Sharyn,
It was your words,as a mother, that first drew me in here to this magical cyber world of love and caring.
I felt I knew who you were through the fierce love and abandon you experienced life as a mother (mumsie).
The way you described your pain, your joy, your wonder...at everystep along Caleb's journey....I felt we were one - and there are many of us here on this blog who share that raw awakening when we give birth to these amazing little people....
You have had a year that tested you and your now very amazing young men beyond any "normal" boundaries.
Your Mother's Day words touch me right where they did at first, soon to be a year ago.
There is no love nor feeling that can fully describe the love we feel for our children, OR, the things they teach us about ourselves, once they arrive.
We become new people after we give birth, and raising these most precious children is a truly a gift.
It is not always easy, often a real struggle, but we love and learn and grow through it all.
I wish you and and all the moms here today a very Happy Mother's Day. We have been greatly blessed and we are even more blessed, for realizing it!!
Hugs to all moms,dads and children today!
I lost my own Mom before I had my children and I will think of her today, as I do everyday, and feel sure that she is smiling down on all of us and her 3 grandchildren and walks with us always.
Enjoy the day everyone.
Nancy in NY
Dear Sharyn....and "mother-ers" ...everywhere.....
Sweet Mothers' Day Breathings to you, Sharyn....and to all the incredible Mothers gathered around this "digital fire-circle"....
pretty-full on a Sunshiney Mothers' Day at this edge of the Blue.....light!ly....ch/dad
Beautifully put Sharyn. We do all traverse a path, sometimes it's smooth sailing, others times rough water appears to be the order of business, sometimes a little of both. The smooth sailing brings us gratitude, the rough, clearer definition of strength and will, and both, a welcomed sigh....the balance we crave.
My mom died last January at the age of 93, and our past was difficult at best. I too had been her "difficult" child, always questioning her, and making her so angry. She also had been physically abusive, so there was part of me that truly dispised that part of her....I was able to spend three weeks with her prior to her death, and all the pain and suffering was "washed away". It' s as if I was able see through all the pain that had come from all the expereinces, and forgive her and myself for all the negativity that had been sowed as a result of those occurances. We, in essence made peace in those three weeks, and today I cherish that time together, and am grateful for her life, what I learned, how I have grown. She taught me soo much.
Feliz dia de las Madres, mi amiga!
Con todo Carino,
Melinda y MariElena
Happy Mother's Day to you, Sharyn!!!
Enjoy the day -
Jerry
Dear Sharyn,
Here's to THE incredible "Mumsie". What a wonderful Mother's Day we have here. Enjoy it and take in all the beauty of this day.
Continued thoughts and strength to you all!
Patty, Fred Jeremy and Heather
Happy Mother's day to an inspiring mom...
Happy Mother's Day Sharyn! Thinking of you always and sending love and hugs to you from Santa Cruz. Have a wonderful day!
All my love,
Loren
Happy Mothers Day to all the Mumsies out there! I hope you are all enjoying the day.
Happy Mother's Day to all Pirates and their mothers!
From one mumsie to another and to all the grandmas and fathers that are "motherfathers"--a toast. Of all the hats I have worn in my lifetime, nothing has brought more joy than the motherhood hat(which is many hats, too)--Sharyn, you have showed the world a good example of mumsiehood---and it has ups and downs and curves and barbs--lots of altibajos--but nothing is sweeter.
Happy Mothers Day to all. Our children pull us towards the future as do our own mothers.
Happy Mother's Day, Sharyn! Sven gets to talk to you from time to time, but I have not. I do, however, think of you often and enjoy your blog. Please stop by some time to see the renovations in my mother's house. Perhaps Caleb would be interested to see, too? XOXO
Sharyn,
Happy Mother's Day. You are an inspiration to all mothers, women, people...I am with you with on honesty, being true to your word is certainly a modern day challenge, but it feels really good! You are a wonderful role model as a parent - thanks for giving us the backstage pass!
Love,
Claus
Happy Mothers Day to you Shayrn and to all the moms who visit here.
I hope your day was spent with family, children and friends and you all came away knowing how much you are all loved.....I must admit, I did.
Beautiful....you all are!
Happy Mothers Day to you Sharyn, one of the most incredible Mumsies I know. May you have an amazing Mothers Day rejoicing in the pleasure of time with your sons.
Denise
Eastham and NJ
thank you sharyn
if nothing else in this world...I AM JOSH'S MOM.
and i love that fact.
when all else fades away... i am still josh's mom.
when i struggle with time, and money and love.... .
when i go to sleep at night and when i wake in the morn... beneath it all,i am josh's mom.
it is what i breath as well and i am so thankful for this fact every day.... as i am thankful to know such a wonderful mother as you, sharyn.
i have told you before and i will tell you again, you have changed me... helped me feel like superwoman... and i thank you again.
happy mothers day to you and to all the mom's and surrogate mom's and dad's who have to be dad and mom.... to all
peace and prayers
amy in ct
Mornin' Sharyn,
Password problems solved, I'm back
to join your mother's day commenters.
Weren't we lucky to have such a gorgeous May day? Driving inland on 495 yesterday to visit my own sweet Mom in Worcester, it felt like driving into our future (later) Spring. I was mesmerized with all of the colors in the trees and shrubs, and with actual open tree leaves in SO many shades of greens! Moms, sisters, kids, nieces...men cooking...for the bounty of our blessings we give thanks!
you rock the party that rocks the party, Sharyn. It was awesome to see you guys at the Shack. hope your mother's day rocked as much as you do.
Dear Sharyn,
You are the essence of Mother...bold, persevering, unabashedly loving. You bring out the best in us all.
Happy Mother's Day.
Happy Mother's Day to you, Sharon. You are an awesome mother and your boys are lucky to have you.
Sharyn,
I think of you and the boys often. Thank you for taking the time to share and help others while you are helping your family.
Here's a quote from Henry Ford, The Power of Positive Thinking....
"If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." Henry Ford
Your positive attitude is such an inspiration! Happy Mother's Day.
Thank you,
marcia
(I live in Orleans and hope we can meet in the near future)
As I walked out yesterday afternoon to retrieve my mail, my heart literally skipped a beat as I observed what looked like a baby gorilla in the trees. Of course I'd heard many Potter stories, one of them including a gorilla, but I still made my way warily to get a closer look. Thank you guys, you've brought a smile to a sad neighborhood.
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