Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Tuesday, April 14

Hello to all! We tell about Clay's activities throughout a day; although, there is no way to explain the feelings and emotions we experience. I want to take a moment to thank you all for your prayers, concerns, cards, letters, postings, blood donations, donations, t-shirt orders, bracelets purchased, meals, benefits for Clay, gifts, visits, encouragement, etc. My sister called the Carter blood bank to see if we could get a list of all who donated blood and was told that we could not because of privacy. We understand and just want you all to know that we are truly thankful. Friends and family who set up the blood drives in the Graham area told us about all who donated. We also understand that there are those who could not donate for various reasons, and just the intents of your hearts means so much. I (mom) was not even able to give blood because it makes me anemic and weak. There are also some who have sent a donation to Clay's benefit account and we did not receive addresses from this bank. We want to express our thanks to you all for everything and do not want to miss anyone.

Clay had a pretty good day. He seemed to smile when we placed his rubber lizard on the back of his hand. He would raise his right hand and flip the lizard in the air. This too was good therapy. He showed his night nurse (Jennifer) how he could swat his ball with his cast. He walked to Kermit's room today during our 2:00 visit. We had friends & two of our ministers visiting during this time (outside the ICU). While he was walking towards Kermit's room, he was able to lift his head and see the friends outside the ICU doors as they happened to open. We (therapists & I) walked Clay back to his room. He was hot and tired. We propped him in his wagon and fanned him, as his nurse (Patsy) hooked him back up to all his tubes. He was asleep during our 5:00 visit, but awake again during our last visit. Thanks to all!

10 comments:

  1. From California: Sounds like a pretty good day and that warms my heart! Our little Fite is an awesome Fiter!!! I hope to meet you and your family someday!

    Love and hugs and hugs!!

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  2. Thinking of you everyday all day! Hugs sent your way...

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  3. I waited up and fell asleep! Thank you for the fine update today. I missed the past two updates so I played Catchup. I even backed up a few updates. It is kind of like one of those little books with a drawing on each page. If you turn them one page at a time you don't see much difference in the pages, but if you "fan" through it you can see a little movie taking place. That is what I see with Clay's updates, improvement by the day at a glance. God bless you tonight.Love and prayers,
    Carolyn

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  4. What a THRILL to read of your progress Clay!!!
    What is the name of your little lizard?? Keep up the good work. Last Wed. 8th Marvin's Mom had a shoulder replacement at 92 and yesterday we transfered her to a Rehab Unit for therapy. Iwas telling her of your progress and you were a GREAT encouragement to her!! I must get ready for work now. LOL Marvin and Bonnie

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  5. Thanks for all the good news. It is so encouraging to see the results of the efforts of others. Keep encouraged and remember we love you guys, Dawn & Pam

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  6. from austin....
    we are thinking of you all EVERYDAY, and the last thing we do before bedtime is read your blog to see how sweet clay is doing. As you thank all of us, we thank YOU for taking the time to write at the end of your long, emotionally draining days. We are praying for clay's continued recovery and for you, chance and the boys. We've never met, but feel like we know your family :))
    love from the southerland family......

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  7. Dear family, I wanted to wait up so badly and sleep just would not permit it! So sorry! I am so thankful that there are people there that are able to give blood when people like me are not able to give. Since I have lived outside of the US they will never receive my blood again. So it is nice to know that there are faithful blood donors out there. When people think they can't do anything, there are two things that cost nothing to do, pray and give blood and they may be the two most important! I am glad to hear that you are getting to see what you think are Clay's smiles. I am sure it is a precious sight! Tell him we are praying and longing for the day we hear that he is swinging a bat at that ball and not his cast! Still faithfully praying for our boy! Love, The Wood family

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  8. Our dear friends We to want to thank you so much for the time you take at the end of your very tiring days to update us on little Clays process and your struggles and victories. You will never know what it has done to our hearts to be able to share in your struggles. It has had a very softening effect. Thank you. We are always happy when our little fellow is doing so well. Also think of his big brothers and have them deep in our hearts. Also you DeeDee and Chance. Our love to all five.

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  9. We are very interested in knowing how Clay is getting along every day and we want to thank you again for the time you take, and consideration you have in sending the blog each night. I have a deep feeling you are just weary to the bone, and had rather fall into bed than write a letter, but we truly appreciate it. We hope for the very best for little Clay. Glad for every improvement. B&E

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  10. We have never met, but I have such a heartfelt love for Clay and your family. You are amazing! Stay strong. Clay will be someone that stays with me always! God has BIG plans for that young man! Jer. 29:11
    Lisa McClurg

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