Caleb's first day at college, and my stomach was rolled tighter than a joint!
So I sat with my back to the "real" world outside the cafeteria where all the students stood fashionably dressed, flirting and trading high fives, and watched Caleb and his new gang walk by, unnoticed. But I noticed that simultaneously two worlds could collide and smile and move forward, find new friends and find themselves, each at their own pace. So I sat (as I did when Caleb first went off to preschool) by the window and watched with trepidation, worry and concern till he turned towards me with the biggest grin on his face, and laughter in his eyes. And just as I did when he went off alone at age six, full of excitement and full of promise ....I wept.
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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
http://calebpotter.blogspot
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 CALEB POTTER
BENEFIT FUND
Donations may be made in person at any branch of Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank or mailed to the bank at P.O. Box 697, Wellfleet, MA 02667.
Thank you SO MUCH
for your contributions.
With love,
from all of Caleb's friends and family
BENEFIT FUND
Donations may be made in person at any branch of Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank or mailed to the bank at P.O. Box 697, Wellfleet, MA 02667.
Thank you SO MUCH
for your contributions.
With love,
from all of Caleb's friends and family
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13 comments:
I hope there was joy in those tears, Sharyn.
Best of luck to Caleb in this latest step in his journey.
Amy from western MA
Awesome! Best of luck to Caleb in his college career :)
Mike & Dana
Diamond Point, NY
And with that, a new journey begins! Congratulations, Caleb!
Seems that there are many times in life that we launch our hopes on the seas of possibilities. May Caleb have a stiff breeze at his back and you a sheltered harbor to recharge.
Not sure if you got my email of last week. I will follow up soon.
Well done, Sharyn! There are tears in my eyes, too . . .
Sharyn - and Caleb -
Best of luck for this newest milestone!
Hoped to see your face, sharyn - while in Wellfleet recently...but our paths didnt cross - (I was there for the Hurricane that never was...)
Congrats to you Caleb - Hope school is all you want it to be!
Oh Sharyn, Oh Caleb! What a triumphant day that must have been!
To have come through so much to get to that moment, unbelievable! A whole new life begins and a bright future unfolds. Congratulations to you both,you never gave up! So much to look forward to!
I am happy, so happy with tears in my eyes as well.
As always, with hope and love,
peg from PA
Dear Sharyn and Caleb,
And we weep with you at the possibilities ahead for Caleb and his gang of new friends. I can just picure that wide grin of his and his willingness to jump into this new adventure. Good for you both!
With love from Jackie in NY
Way to go, Caleb! May college be fun... you'll meet interesting new friends there. Sharyn, somehow you find these great programs to keep Caleb moving forward. Congratulations to both of you!
and blessings,
janet
I'm so happy to read this. What a wonderful step forward...for both of you.
w00t!
Congratulations, Caleb!
I got out of the habit of checking the blog this summer, Sharyn, and am just catching up today on your news. Bumped from CBS; off to college. Wow, did I miss a lot! You Lindsay/Potters never cease to amaze me.
Looking forward to bumping into you around town.
NY/Wellfleet Mom
Congratulations Caleb!
I recently found this video, and thought of Caleb:
http://www.thedogfiles.com/2010/09/22/surf-dog-ricochet-surfs-with-brain-injured-6-year-old-video-2/
I thought it was a great little story.
Fantastic Caleb!
You have come a long way and this new chapter in your book of miracles proves that the best is yet to come. Be happy and enjoy your new venture.
Love and best wishes,
Penny
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