Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Clay is in his first surgery

Just a quick update here this morning. Clay went in for his first skin grafts this morning about 9:45 (Central). They expect him to be in there until early afternoon. We'll update the status at that point, based on the reports from the doctors.

Clay's family was able to see him this morning before surgery. One little bit of good news: when they unwrapped the bandages from his body, they found that some of the skin was in much better shape than they expected - especially on his arms. This was encouraging for both the doctors and the parents! Most of the injury is on his head, chest and back and he will still have to undergo extensive grafts in those areas - but we're thankful for any good news at this point.

All for now, thank you all SO MUCH for the love, thoughts and prayers. They mean more than we can ever express!
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19 comments:

  1. C & T Bishop BlogFebruary 17, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    So glad to hear the bit of good news!!! We are thinking of you all, today!
    Charlus & Teresa

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  2. KassiFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with Chance and Dee Dee and the whole family. We can't imagine what you are going through but know that there are SO many that love you and are pulling for everyone of you! Hang in there. We are thinking of you.
    Darren, Kassi, and August Hartman

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  3. kalojoFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Thank you so very much for the update. We are so anxious to hear and have you in our thoughts and prayer all the time. Glad for the bit of good news, does that mean his little hands are not as bad as we first heard? Hoping for the best we love you all,Arlin and Karen

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  4. Matt and JenniFebruary 17, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Any good news is good to hear. I can't wait to see Clay on the golf course again after everything and see him smiling and laughing with his daddy. The Fite family is still in our prayers.
    Matt and Jennifer Symank

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  5. cmkeeFebruary 17, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    We are glad to hear that there is good news. God is Great. We have yall in our prayers. Hang in there. We love yall. The Kee Family, Cristina, Jerry, Kaleb, Kalysta, Joseph

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  6. JLBryanFebruary 17, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    We do not know you all, but you are in our hearts...we hope that all goes smoothly in Clay's recuperation.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    We are praying every single minute for more and more good news for your family. Daven and Dakota really miss seeing Clay at the end of the drive waiting on the bus to bring Carson and Cody home when they get out of school. They will be so glad to hear that there is a bit of good news today. Our thoughts and prayers will remain with your family throughout this very difficult time.
    Lots of love,
    Kevin, Christine, Shyla, Daven, and Dakota

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  8. vmmorrowFebruary 17, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Glad to hear some good news. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
    The Morrow Family
    Vince, Malinda, Victoria, Santana, and Wyatt

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  9. Jeff & AleighFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Good to hear some good news!!! I hope that it continues!!! thinking of you all!!!
    Jeff & Aleigh Whitehead
    Appleton, WI

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  10. Jay, Brandie, Porter, PeytonFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    God is an awesome God!!! Prayers are being answered. We will continue to pray.

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  11. White FamilyFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    We are thinking of you all and holding each of you close to our hearts....
    Ronny, LaQueta and Ryan White

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  12. UnknownFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    hey,this is cade ur nepu if i dont get to c clay before he gets to wake up in 2months then tell him i love him and to get better and wen i get to c him again that i want to see his cute smile again and we can play the grinch game @ meemaws house that is if cody dosent chicken out so i love yall all and my family is prayin for all of ya,

    love cade,hayden,john and lindsay hill <3

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  13. M SmithsFebruary 17, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    This little bit of good news is encouraging.

    Love, Marcus Shanda Caden & Colby Smith

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  14. WESFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Praying.

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  15. t&lfamilyFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    With God all things are possible. We have all you guys in our thoughts and prayers. I was glad to see you guys had recieved some good news.

    Love and God Bless,

    Todd, Larissa, Whitney, Rheagan, and Zachary Estridge

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  16. RigginsFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:06 PM

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  17. RigginsFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    That is great news. Hunter is at at stock show and every time I talk to her she is asking how is Clay. We are still praying.

    Love Johnny, Mitzi, Summer, Hunter and Brooke Riggins

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  18. JenniferFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Heard of Clay's story though a friend. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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  19. kalmel95February 17, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    Wish there was more we could say or do, but just know that we are with you in thought and prayer. Glad to hear progress. Love ya'll!!
    Kalin, Melisa & kids

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