Surgery III.
Well it has been 11 days since the accident and Clay has now been through his third surgery. They worked this morning on his right arm and hand. He went into surgery around 8:00 a.m. and Dee Dee and I waited patiently until 11:15 at about this time Dr. Purdue came up and called us out of the waiting room to walk us through what he had done. He worked primarily on the areas mentioned above but, having a little skin left over did a couple of small area below the belt that need the grafts. He was pleased with the progress so far. He said there will probably be another procedure scheduled next week if everything remains stable. He will not be our lead surgeon next month. There are two burn doctors at Parkland and they alternate every 30 days. We have not met the new doctor yet but he will bring in his own team of physicians and we have already become attached to several members of Dr. Purdue's team, and Dr. Purdue himself. All of the nurses will be the same and they have assured us that it will be a seamless transition and we will be happy with the new team. We are aware of all of the prayers that are going up for Clay and we know that is why he has done well up to this point. Each time we ask about the left hand the doctors and nurses let us know it is severely burned, and only time will tell.
During our early morning visit, we explained to Clay that the doctors were going to fix his hurt spots. He nodded his head as if he understood. We realize it is in God's hands and try to draw comfort from the fact that he can heal all wounds. Thanks to all who have prayed, donated or visited.
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So glad for more news. Glad things went well today. Our thoughts go your way frequently! Love, Susie
ReplyDeleteWhen we told Claire about Clay, she asked if that was the boy who owned Ole Pete.
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray for you guys.
Melissa, Doug, Steph & Claire Belew
Lawrenceville, GA
So glad you have good news. Just remeber that little ones are so resilent. So glad you have Dr. Purdue he is so special but the next doctor will be to. It is amazing how attached you become to your doctors and nurses, we wanted to bring several home with us. Keep being positive, but mainly rest when you can. Your active little boy will be back before you know it. Cling together and try to stay strong we are all praying for all of you.
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Glad things went well today..Keep fighting Clay we're all behind you and constantly praying!!
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inc,Kristine,Kade and Grace
We have thought about you all day today. Glad to hear the surgery went good and the other grafts have taken so well. Stay strong---we all need you! :)
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I can't tell you how often I check this site. I am in constant prayer for Clay. I have asked everyone I know to pray for Clay. I can picture how he looks and I understand some of what you are going through. I know it is hard to look past today, but rest in Him and know this too will pass! I promise one day this will all be a memory and you will be encouraging someone else. Please know we will keep praying! Love, The Wood family (Greg, Missy, Jerod, Alex, and Annie in Mexico)
ReplyDeleteI have wanted to post a comment for a while...I have just been a little reluctant. I am so overwhelmed with the amount of support from our community, as well as DeeDee & Chance's extraordinary capacity to deal with all of the issues that have occurred in such a short time. You, Chance and DeeDee are truly models, for all of us, that will never be forgotten. Thank You, and God Bless.
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We are so thankful for more good news! I hope you are getting some rest Dee Dee. Love you all, Aunt Teena
ReplyDeleteThe Lane family sends out thoughts and prayers and hopes little Clay continues to improve. I bet he will be ready to go fishing when it's all
ReplyDeletesaid and done. God Bless..
Like others, we check Clay's Updates daily; we have it set as one of our favorites so it's easy to get into the blog. Each day we are so aware of God's blessings on your family and on this little guy. Yesterday's news is evidence of this blessing and evidence of how God can guide the hands of the surgeons. We look forward to more good news! Dawn & Pam
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers have certainly been with Clay and you ALL! It would be a wonderful comfort knowing all things are in God's hands. So good to read that thus far he's doing well.
ReplyDeleteThinking and praying for you guys. Glad yesterday's surgery went well, and we will continue to pray for healing for the left hand, and the rest of Clay's little body.
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Hope you all have a restful and healing day today. We love you.
ReplyDeleteChuck, Lori and the boys.
Have comfort in the fact that the man who is going to fix the left hand is God and He loves Clay as much as He loves anyone or anything in the whole world.
ReplyDeleteYou do not know us, but our hearts are touched by Clay's tragedy. We are missionaries in Mexico and have learned about Clay through The Woods family, missionaries nearby. We followed their blog when their daughter Annie was flown to Galveston for burn treatments. The same Loving Father who orchestrated her healing is also orchestrating healing for Clay. Through all this, God will birth in Clay a character of compassion and mercy. And He will carry you one step at a time through this trial. May you feel His embrace this day.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you here at the Cub Drug. We know Clay is a strong boy and he will bounce back before you know it. Remember Prayers go Up Blessing come down.
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping everyone posted. We think of ya'll everyday. Love you tonz. The Klepzigs in Virginia
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to pray for Clay and his new doctors, and we are confident of his healing because God is good. Thank you, Dr. Purdue, for your compassionate care for not only Clay, but for Chance and DeDe and the family, too. Our love to little Clay, Cody and Carson; Mom and Dad, take care of yourselves.
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