The Pirate Route will be :
Jumping in on Holbrook about half-way between the Pier (which is where the parade begins) and Main. Continuing down Main through town.. down to the boat , turning back on Commercial as far as the Juice. I will be in front of Kevin's Spirit's Shoppe with Kevin as I always am. For those of you wanting info on the parade - the old cars start around 9:30..the parade starts at 10- but it really is always about 10:30. However since Fleet is small and they close down the streets, you must get there early!
I would love to meet any or all of you who are here--I don't think I will be holding a get together at Long Pond as I said earlier that I might because we are still quite overwhelmed...but walk up and say hi in town.
I am looking forward to celebrating all that Caleb has conqured over the past year and for all of his accomplishments. I am one proud mumsie! Thank you all for being with us --we are all walking this walk!
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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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Sharyn L. Lindsay and family
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Sharyn L. Lindsay and family
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32 comments:
i hope the parade is a grand one!
will miss the 4th but will pop into town before we leave on sunday... maybe catch kevin and say hi.
know that all of us that cant be there with you... we are with you in your hearts. congrats caleb on your one year of recovery. we are all so PROUD of you!
amy in ct
Happy early 4th to allll, we love you Capt. Yellow Beard!
Congrats on your year of an awesome recovery Caleb!
Thinking of you and lots of love!
Christa, Jack & Noah
Wilmington, NC
With the Lindsay/Potters in attendance, it's bound to be an exceptionally grand and glorious parade!
See you there!
NY/Wellfleet Mom
I will definitely be there, and I will look for you. I am a bit shy, though, so if you see this dark haired woman staring, it could be me! I did introduce myself to Kevin a few weeks ago, so perhaps I am braver now.
At any rate, I can't wait to see Caleb in the parade. My eyes are already filling.
Amy from western MA
hope there is a video someone would take so we could view! ---happy INDEPENDENCE day!
Please post pictures we won't be there until August. Hopefully we will see you to say hi to you Sharyn.
Happy 4th of July!!!!!!!!
I was so looking forward to watching Captain Yellow Beard marching in the parade. After 21 years of being on the Cape for the 4th of July, this year we have to be in New Jersey for a family commitment. I will be thinking of all of you and wishing we were there. Celebrate the miracle of Yellow Beard!!!!!
Denise (NJ)
Have fun, and Happy Fourth to you and all of your American friends!
boy do I wish I could be there!
I will be thinking of you as our Lenox parade passes my shop as I will be working.
I do hope to be in Wellfleet in late summer, early fall and hope to say hi.
my best to all and happy 4th
Sharyn, we arrived tonight and are so looking forward to seeing all of you - especially Caleb back where he belongs!
Thanks for letting us know where you'll be... we stopped into Kevin's store for 'supplies' when we got into town earlier. See you there Friday morning!
Jerry & family
I'm looking forward to seeing you and Caleb and to finally meeting Kevin...
wouldn't miss it for the world!
Big Cheers, Big Love...
Susan
I bet tears of joy will be flowing in Wellfleet tomorrow. God bless you Sharyn and your boys. Although it will be an occasion to celebrate, I'm sure you will have some down time too.
Embrace the love coming your way in person and from cyberspace.
Peace and much love on the 4th.
J
Mornin' Sharyn,
Thanks for the info. We plan to
be there to cheer for your pirate!
Hoping to see you, but we don't
live as far away as some bloggers,
so we'll meet you now or we'll meet you later this season. Have a lovely summer! I hope Max is feeling better, and that you'll all enjoy a healthy time now, with less stress, more peace.
Take care,
Janet and David (Eastham)
and Nana (visiting from Worcester)
Best of luck tomorrow! I've spoken to some friends in town who I asked to cheer on my behalf. I hope that someone can post pics of Yellowbread,
Congrats to Caleb,
Neil
Tomorrow, Independence Day, I will celebrate many things:
Obviously, the independent spirit that was the founding of this country and which continues in so many forms today.
The growing independence of Caleb and the strong inner strength that has kept him pushing and healing.
Sharyn, your independent spirit that is you and you have instilled in your kids, and made this "a given" with them and all you have shared here and chose not to. Long may your red lipstick gleem!
The independent spirit of Caleb, Max and Kai as you blaze your own trails independently but also as a family.
The independent spirit that is in those who live by and with the sea and who are the community of 'fleet.
The independent spirit that is so evident in all who visit this blog and comment or who visit to just bear witness.
Added to my own list, there is so much wonderful independence here, in so many forms to celebrate.
Happy 4th....Happy independence day to all!
I have been leading a nomadic existence on cape for the past couple of weeks and have had minimal computer access so this is the first opportunity I've had to catch up on the blog. You have all been in my thoughts, however, and as we approach the 4th I will continue to carry you in my heart--you are an awesome inspiration. Max, feel better; Timmy and Sharyn, belated happy birthday (mine was the 23rd); and Caleb and Kai, Rock On! I'll be thinking of you all tomorrow and hoping for a triumphant day.
Love,
Alycia/Goatlady
i'm going to try my hardest to be there!!!! i've got to work, so if i can't make it, please let caleb know that i'm there in spirit, and i'll be thinking of him all day!
love love love, all of my love,
morgan
WHOOOOOOHOOOOOO one year gone! So proud of everyone and Caleb especially :)
I will be thinking of you all tomorrow. I am sure I will be sobbing at my desk. I have already warned my co-workers.
I love you all so so so so so so much and I hope tomorrow goes beautifully. Squeeze Leb extra hard for this Canadian... It is my first 4th of July in Canada :(
I can't wait to see you cats.
Love you to the moon!
Haley
Shine on Caleb! Make this be your day.
Sharyn, family, friends, Fleetians and cyber buddies... Happy Independence Day to all of you.
With much love and continued awe of your accomplishments, Jackie in NY.
great & FUN blessings to you on the morrow...
will miss it AGAIN...one of these years i will see the wellfleet parade!
i will be thinking of yellowbeard & his entourage.
no doubt the parade will be bigger than ever...at least those viewing it...for to witness our miracle pirate.
peace y'all...for inter-de-pen-dance day
xoxoxxooxo
deirdre
Dear Sharyn,
We are thinking of you today, on the anniversary of Caleb's brave insistence on living and thriving.
We were bodily in Wellfleet a year ago, and have been with you soulfully ever since. Not to sound strange (although why not?), your writing and Caleb's courage have quite frankly changed my life. Thank you for your fierceness and gentleness and for your hopeful honesty. It has been a gift.
All our far-away stranger love to you and the boys.
xo Catherine
happy 4th
happy independance day to you caleb!!
heres to future independance!
amy in ct
"Here's to one more trip around the sun..." Sharyn, Caleb, Kai and Max, your stength, courage, determination and sheer gumption has been such an inspiration to me this past year, I have learned so much from you all, but mostly I have learned to walk with grace.
May you all continue to walk with grace today on this day of overwhemlming emotion.
Peace to you all-
Audrey
I feel I can only echo previous writers, esp. Audrey and Catherine. I am so thrilled for all you've accomplished this year and awed by all you've faced. I look forward to sharing this somehow with you the weke of the 12th, but know I'm sending you major energy today. Much love, Lisa K.
Happy 4th of July!
I am one more, walking with you today.....and I feel SO moved by the fact that this boy named Caleb, who almost didn't make it -is once again, strutting his stuff today -walking down the same streets he did a very long year ago.
CELEBRATE you guys.....celebrate LIFE!!!!
Yay for you Caleb - you are incredible!!!!
NY Nancy!
With you all in spirit today.
Happy 4th !!!
XO's
Angie
July 4th 2008
This is a special day!
Yellowbeard looks as handsome as ever......
Tears of joy came down when Caleb
walked in the Parade again with all the other Wellfleet Pirates.
What an acomplishment!!!!!
I am so happy for you and yours
Caleb...
The DeVAstos
Sharyn, It was wonderful to meet you and even more wonderful to see Caleb! He looks great, and the hairs on the back of my neck stood up as I saw him walking by. The cheers for him were the warmest. I called out his name, and he looked right at me and smiled.
There is a photo of him in the parade on the Chez Sven blog, along with other good photos of the festivities.
Amy from western MA
Dear Sharyn,
You and your boys have been in my thoughts all day. I echo Catherine's comments - your family has been a huge inspiration to me this year.
big hugs from blog land,
Caroline
Happy 4th of July! I'm proud of you Caleb!
Great to see the pirate ship again this year! I've been visiting Wellfleet for over 20 years, and recently have been lucky enough to catch the parade.
Happy (belated) Fourth!!!
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