Thursday, February 19, 2009

Thursday February 19th

Hello to all. Thanks for all the prayers, visits, food,friends,notes,well wishes and support. Clay had a bit of a tough early morning today. They came in to give him a breathing treatment early this morning and when they hooked him back up to the ventilator the tube that had been inserted in the Olney hospital failed. He could not get all of his oxygen with part of it escaping from the tube. Inserting a new tube was a tricky procedure due to the swelling. The young lady that was his respiratory therapist stood holding the breathing tube together for well over one hour. The night physician was not comfortable replacing the tube and they were considering an emergency tracheotomy. They put in a call to the children's hospital that is attached to Parkland and they sent a team over that successfully placed the new breathing tube in Clay's throat. Clay also had the feeding tube that was in his mouth removed and a new one was placed in his stomach through his nose. All of this made for a long morning for Clay and it took a large portion of the day to get him stabilized. By the afternoon he was resting nicely and the doctors made the decision to proceed with the surgery scheduled for Friday morning the 20th. The first order of business will be the placement of the trachea tube that will be essential to most of his remaining surgeries. If he is stable after the trachea tube procedure they will attempt to graft his entire chest and stomach. Please remember Clay in your prayers, tomorrow is an important day for him.

33 comments:

  1. We will be praying for Clay, and for you all too. Remember he is a "Fiter!"

    Don, Kathy, Hayley, Dayton, & Kathryn

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  2. Thanks for the updates, we check our computer many times during the day for comments from you!
    There are small bumps in the road and we are so
    glad you are in a place where they can be handled with the best of care. Give all our little guys a big hug.
    Hugs and Love,
    Dan, Twyla, CLem & Cordelle

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  3. Dear Friends Thank you for updating us on Clay. You do not know us We live in Kansas We are there with you in heart every minute of the day. We check our update alot during the day. Thanks so much and please give all three boys a hug from Kansas. Stan and Helen Chipperfield.

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  4. Chance and family,
    We are praying for little Clay and for the doctors and nurses that are so important for his recovery. We are also praying for strength, patience, and peace for all of you who are having to wait for good news. We check the blog often for the updates.
    Butch and Carol Willis

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  5. You have LOTS of people thinking of you as Clay goes through another surgery tomorrow. Thanks for taking the time to update the blog. We can't talk to anyone and they always ask "Have you heard of an update about Clay?" Your family is in our thoughts throughout the day.
    Brad, Lesha, Trace, and Trevin Coker

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  6. Clay's entire family - you are continuing to be in our thoughts and prayers. The friends in Amarillo look forward to seeing the updates on the blog. Like others, we can't be there physically, but we are here spiritually. Our love - Pam & Dawn

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  7. You are in our prayers. May God guide the hands of the doctors and give you peace. "The Lord is our refuge and strength and everpresent help in trouble."

    Sean, Jennifer, Jacob, Bethany and Joanna Reeves

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  8. We gave been thinking of you since hearing about Clay's accident last Saturday from my parents Al and Jill Russell. I look forward to your updates each day about little Clay. You are in our thoughts, prayers, tears, and hopes. Wish we could do more to help! Praying for a successful day and speedy recovery!
    Jay, Shauna, Lane, and Bryce Vallery
    Louisiana

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  9. Chance and Dee Dee, I liked what someone else said...."Clay is a Fiter!" What a perfect name you have blessed your son with, Chance! Little did you know when you were growing up that God was going to use your name as a standard for your precious son. You all are in my prayers many times daily while I am at school and when I awaken during the night. Clay comes to mind often and I know God wants me to pray for him when he does. God is holding him constantly and breathing life into him at every breath even when the machinery of man fails. I love you.

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  10. Night before last, a fine young man who loves the Lord was trying out for American Idol, named Danny Gokey and he sang a song called Hero. Let me tell you that son was sung with love and all I could think about was you all. It was beautiful and you have become my heroes. His testimony was that he was singing that song for all people out there who are going through a tough time and to give HOPE that you will be taken care of and you will come out of your situation the victor! It was your song and for the right reason. God is with you.

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  11. Our thoughts are never far from you all...we are thinking of you today from Arkansas, and along with others, check the updates frequently.

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  12. It will be a long day for each of you..but know that you have many thoughts and prayers going your way......Holding each of you close to our hearts today.
    Ronny, LaQueta and Ryan White

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  13. Thinking of you all today as Clay goes through his surgery. We are hoping for the best and know that Clay is a HUGE Fighter!! We'll be praying for the best!
    Jeff & Aleigh

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  14. Clay you are in our prayers. Chance, DeeDee, and family stay strong and will continue to lift you up in prayer and ask God to give you strenght. All staff helping will Clay will also be lifted up.

    Jason (Bubba), Nicole, Hayden, and Kye)

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  15. Chance and DeeDee
    Jerry and I have kept you and the family in our thoughts and prayers since we heard of the terrible accident. I used to work in the Parkland Pedi Burn Unit. Clay, in my opinion, is in the best place possible for him to have a positive outcome from this terrible occurrence. I'm sure things are a lot different from what they were in 1967-68 but I strongly believe that they have top of the line knowledge and care to make miracles happen. Be strong for Clay and each other and we at home will keep praying. Your neighbors - The Mings

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  16. Lots and lots of thoughts and prayers for all of you today!!! We will be anxiously awaiting an update to hear of today's progress! Just know that although we can't be there with you we will be thinking of you and praying!!

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  17. Thinking of you all so much, and wishing for the best today!!!
    Charlus & Teresa Bishop (KS)

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  18. We have already prayed for you guys this morning. Today is a big day and we are sending up more prayers as the day goes on! God is watching over Clay, He is holding Clay and He is touching the physicians as they work. You are constantly in our thoughts and will continue to be in our prayers.
    The Maberry Family

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  19. Just know you all are in our thoughts and prayers today. Wish so we could be there to help support. Thanks again for all the updates, we will be keeping in touch. Love to you all, Arlin and Karen

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  20. Wow! I've offically been on your website more than any other ever, including ebay. I can't stop thinking about you all. Thank you so much for keep us up to date on all the events, even ones that make us cry. Just when I think I've run out of tears here they come again. Even when my eyes don't show it my heart is soaking wet. We all look forward to the days when this is just a memory and your back here @ home. Love to you all. Prayers Always, Becky

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  21. My thoughts are much w/ y'all today. Many are asking about your family. We'll be anxiously awaiting news of todays surgery. My love & care, Susie

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  22. I have heard about Clay and this family through blogs & the WF news. My heart & prayers go out to Clay and his family!! I am praying this morning that everything goes well. I know that this family is very strong and have wonderful support from their hometown, but just know that you have added a few prayer warriors from Quanah. God bless you all!!

    The Woods Family

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  23. Chance and DeeDee, I can not imagine how exhausted you are at the end of the day, yet you still take time to post updates. We appreciate your updates and "check" on Clay several times each day. Remain strong! When you have feelings that overwhelm you just remember to take a deep breath and breathe and let the Lord comfort you and give you strength. You are all in our thoughts and continued prayers!
    Love,
    Kirk, Misti, and Hayley

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  24. Chance and DeeDee, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Hope Clay's surgery goes well today!

    Love, Dwayne, Jonita, Jaelyn, Wade, Wyatt and Jennifer Groves

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  25. Thinking of precious Clay this morning and praying for good reports from his surgery today...love yall

    Swen and Jess

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  26. Thank you so much for the updates, we are all deeply concerned for Clay and it is great that we can check on him daily! Please know our prayers are with you each day, many times a day and we have continued the prayer chain to many others. We know Clay is a "Fiter" and it shows through the good news you have been posting. We are here for all of you, and we know this is a trying and exhausting time for you all. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. I saw Carson earlier and sent him with "hugs" for all of you! Take care, know you are always on our mind & in our prayers!

    Love,
    The Davidson family
    Matt, Crystal, Desiree' & Courtney

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  27. Thank You for the updates I check for some news throughout the day, everyday. God is awsome and he will see your family through this heart breaking time. I pray that this next surgery goes as well as the last. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
    Love,
    Vince, Malinda, Victoria, Santana and Wyatt Morrow

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  28. Looking forward to more updates and wishing Clay and family the best for today's surgery. Pam & Dawn

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  29. We are lifting all of you up into God's Hands and praying for continued healing and strenth for Clay.

    Shayne and Amber Oliver
    Clint and Sadie Young

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  30. Sounds like he is a strong little guy. We are all praying for him and for the rest of you guys. Keep up the foot rubs. If there is ever anything you need don't hesitate to ask. May the Lord guide the medical staff in all his care and hold Clay in His arms.

    Mitch Lea Ann Heather and Rikki Buckalew

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  31. we are thinking and praying for each of your boys..Carson, Cody, and Clay. we know how special little boys are!!

    with our love,
    chris, bambi, mia, and ryder barrett

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  32. Chance, DeeDee, and Boys,
    You are in our thoughts throughout the day. We wish you all the very best. It's a tough situation and our hearts ache for all of you but are confident you will get through this. Thanks so much for the updates.
    All our love,
    Bob & Tammy Smith

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  33. Our hearts are deeply touched and we will add you to our prayers!!! I am a nurse here in Nipigon Hospital(about an hour&1/2 east of Thunder Bay Ontario) and just yesterday our little grandson was SOOO intreged w/ lighting a match so I was able to tell him of the dangers of it. Now I will share little Clay's story w/ him.He sounds like a real little Fiter!! LOL
    Marvin & Bonnie Broughton Dorion,Ontario

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