Monday, April 20, 2009

Monday, April 20

Hello to all! I called Carson and Cody this evening, and they said that they had a good day at school. The dressing on Clay's face was taken all the way down this morning. His grafts looked really good and had adhered well. He is still pretty swollen from surgery. He stayed on the paralytic till about 4:30 this afternoon. There were a few issues with his oxygen level during wound care. His stats went down when he was turned to his side. This was all resolved and his stats went back up. He will be kept on the respirator through the night as well. This is necessary as he wakes up and begins to breathe on his own. They will gradually wean him off of the respirator throughout the night. During our last two visits, he was beginning to move some. He was able to open his swollen eyes, a little, when he heard our voices. We trust that God will comfort him and keep him as he becomes more alert tonight. We send our sincere thanks to all of you!
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  1. Lisa McConnellApril 20, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Keep up the good work all of you...and thanks for keeping us all updated!

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  2. Rena CostonApril 20, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    I am so happy to hear that Clay's grafts are looking good and that his other problems are being resolved. Thanks also for the report on
    Carson and Cody and their day. I am glad they had a good day at school. Keep up the good Fite!!
    Love and hugs and hugs!!
    Rena

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  3. Mommy_of_3April 20, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    We are so glad that you received good news today! We read Clay's updates daily and thank you for keeping them current. Our prayers are with you! God Speed to Clay!

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  4. Garrett and Carrie KellApril 21, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    Thank you for always letting us now all that is going on. We are continually lifting you guys up trusting the Lord has you in His care. He loves you guys.
    Garrett and Carrie Kell (graham bible church)

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  5. Jeanne'April 21, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    Clay is so blessed to have a caring family to be there for him. We are also blessed by your demonstrations of faith. Praying for continued healing and strength to the entire family.

    Gary and Jeanne' Snyder

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  6. Laura JelinekApril 21, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Hugs and care to you all. Glad things are going well and that the graphs stuck!

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  7. PamApril 21, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    We are so pleased the facial graft went well. We pray that God comforts and keeps Clay - and you, Chance, DeeDee, Cody & Carson. Love, Dawn & Pam

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  8. Carolyn NelsonApril 21, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    I hope Clay had a peaceful night and pray for a really good day today. God bless you all as this new day begins. I know He is already doing that.
    Love to all of you, Carolyn

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  9. JLBryanApril 21, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Good news!! We are thankful that the grafts are good, and hoping for a good day for Clay and you all today!

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  10. Our family pageApril 21, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    So sorry, I fell asleep early for me and couldn't wait to wake up and find out how he did yesterday! I was mad at myself for falling asleep without knowing what happened to my Clay! I am so happy to hear that the grafts are adhering well! What a praise!! God and I had a serious talk and HE assured me that Clay is in the center of His hand and He is taking very good care of him. SO, that made me feel good! That sounds stupid, but it really is how I felt after praying! ;o} I am also glad he got off the drip! Please tell Cody and Carson that we continue to pray for them and know that this is hard on them too. Hang in there! Hope tonight I will read that you all had a wonderful day! Love to you all! Missy

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  11. EdnaApril 21, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    I have been playing catch up last night and this morning as we had wonderful company from Thursday night to yesterday. We are glad surgery X is behind you now. We hope for the very best for Clay, in fact the very best to all of you. Love and prayers to ya'll. B&E

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  12. EdnaApril 21, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    I have been playing catch up last night and this morning since we had wonderful company last Thursday night until yesterday. We are glad surgery X is behind you, and we hope for the very best for Clay and the Fite family. Love and prayers to ya'll. B&E

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  13. AnonymousApril 21, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Thinking of you everyday....praying always. Hoping each day gets better.
    Love you all....Lori

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  14. Kathy StarkApril 21, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    I am just checking in, have not gotten to read about Clay in several days. I thought about him over the weekend and said a prayer. Hard to understand, probably, how someone who does not know any of you could possibly care as much as I do (and there are so many others like me out there, I know). Much harder still, for us, to try to grasp how the experience of this ordeal must feel for all of you. My heart pulls for you. I rejoice when I read all the progress. I am thrilled to hear that the digits on the left hand will be given a few more days to heal. I know that you've committed it all to God and take comfort that His Will is done. Prayers continue to be said and answered. Love is sent your way!

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