Thursday, March 19, 2009

Thursday, March 19

Hello to all. We can see Clay's nose again today. He was sick to his stomach this morning. Therefore, the doctor told the nurses that they could take off the thick dressing on his face. During wound care, the nurses placed thin gauze over the grafts. Carson got to be with Clay during one of the morning visits, & maybe Cody will be able to visit again tomorrow. If Clay could talk to us right now, I think he would ask for a nose scratcher. We have been told that during the healing process, the skin will itch continuously. Clay wriggles his little nose like a rabbit. We make sure we have our clean gloves on, and then help him gently scratch his nose to relieve the itching. Although the skin on his nose was not burned, it itches terribly. The skin around the feeding tube gets irritated also. He began to cry today when we could not figure out where his skin itched. The nurses gave him Benadryl throughout the day for his itching. This made him very drowsy and he slept a lot. Although we did not get to witness it, Clay walked approximately 20ft. to Kermit's room today. Kermit was in his wagon and was pulled to Clay's room for music therapy. I wish we could have been in there to see all of this. Tonight during our last visit, Clay wanted us to sing a hymn and tell him a bible story. We are thankful for all the doctors, nurses, therapists, etc. We also want to express our thanks again to each one with love. ~

7 comments:

  1. Nice to read of you wiggling your nose like a Bunny, Clay!!! Keep up the good work and you'll soon be HOPPING around like a Bunny!!! Oh how we LOVE and Care for you DEAR FOLKS!! Good Night.
    Marvin & Bonnie

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  2. We may not be able to understand all of what Clay is going through but itching... we understand!! It is very uncomfortable, but....it means his skin is healing! YAY!!! So...we will see it as a good sign! Continuously praying for all of you, The Wood family

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  3. Thank you for being so faithful in updating little Clay's blog! He has hundreds of known followers, but I'm sure there are many (like me) who think of you and your little family often, and don't comment. Clay has touched so many hearts in every corner of the nation. Special thoughts from Oregon and thanks for being an inspiration to us!

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  4. It's so reassuring to read such wonderful updates on Clay!! I look for the new update every morning and I thank you for keeping us as updated as possible!!! I hope that the itching settles down for Clay so he's able to rest more. Clay is being thought of all over the world!! He's a TRUE fighter!!

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  5. It's always been said that itching is a sign of healing, so maybe all this itching is another short term discomfort to a long term goal. We are so pleased to hear of Clay's progress in getting around - 20 feet - wow! It won't be long before he'll be running and you'll have a hard time keeping up with him! We are also pleased to hear of his growing relationship with Kermit. I look forward to starting my day with Clay's updates. Love, Dawn & Pam

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  6. Mark 9:36-37... Then He (Jesus) took a little child and set him in the midst of them. And when He had taken him in His arms, He said to them, "Whoever receives one of these little children in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me, receives not Me but Him who sent Me." How sweet for little Clay that he is comforted by bible stories and wants to hear them!!! It's as if Jesus is holding little Clay in His arms just like in Mark!! He loves the little children and knows Clay's pain!! He is with you and will not leave you nor forsake you at any time!!! (Heb 13:5) When Jesse was in the hospital, Cody (Dad) sang Jesus loves the little children over and over... every time Jesse would cry and be upset.... it was so sweet (eventhoug Cody couldn't sing! He can preach but not sing!!) I am overcome with emotion as I think of how blessed we are by the opportunity to pray for your sweet little Clay and your family!! Each day as we rub and stretch Jesse's healed burns on his hands, we are reminded of little Clay and pray and believe for the same healing!! I tell you it is truly amazing how the body can and will heal!! It's an amazing and unbelieveable process.. We love you as if we have known you!!! If not in this life, in the next!!! God bless you and keep you today!! Love the Cochrans

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  7. It is Friday again....we are sending wishes for a restful, wonderful weekend for your family. So sorry Clay is itching...but glad for progress. It is good that Carson and Cody get to visit! Our hearts remain with all of you...our 5 year old is very confident that "God will make Clay all better." :)

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