Hope everyone had a great day. Clay had a busy day. He sat by the window (in his wagon) and watched for airplanes this morning. He was nauseated some today but only vomited once. His stomach was hurting during our 2:00pm visit. He wanted a cool washcloth on his head, stomach, and knee. I placed a cool, folded washcloth on his forehead. He reached up and pulled the washcloth over his eyes, nose, and mouth. I immediately pulled it up off of his mouth and nose, thinking that he would not be able to breath, and he immediately pulled it back down. Then I realized that he breathes through his trach tube and the cool washcloth was not hindering his breathing. His nurse was showing us some pictures from one of her trips during this time. Every once in awhile, Clay would lift the corner of the washcloth and take a peek. :-)
The child life specialist brought over a battery controlled jeep for Clay and Kermit to drive after they walked with the Physical Therapist. Neither of the boys felt like walking so P.T. figured that the jeep would be a good incentive. Kermit drove it first, after he walked. Then he didn't want to get out of it, so he drove it down to Clay's room and scooted over so Clay could drive it. Clay had to walk down to the window and back and then he got in with Kermit. They drove around the BICU and then out the automatic door into the hall. This trip wore them out for the day. Hope you have a good weekend! Thanks and good night!
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Glad to hear they both had some fun today! I am praying for a good weekend for you all. I have checked into donating skin and I can! So...my husband has been notified of this and I am quite happy that little Clay has inspired me. love you guys! Get some rest!love, Missy
ReplyDeleteHey Fite family!!! Just want to say hi and that you all are never very far from our thoughts!! What an amazing journey, with such amazing courage and determination from Clay and all of you... It has been our prayer all along for you all to draw closer to God and allow Him to be your strenght and Rock.. and of course for miraculous healing for sweet little Clay... Our Jesse who is 5 now also endured a much shorter stent in burn ICU in Lubbock back in Dec and now when he prays he always prays for "Clay's burns to get well"... I believe every time he prays for Clay, that God hears and responds... the faith of a child is a powerful thing... We are so blessed to know of you all and count it a priviledge to lift you up in prayer week after week.. we will continue until we know Clay is home! May He equip you for every challenge you face and may you believe for the things you do not yet see!!! God bless you sweet family!! Love from the Cochrans (from Anson)
ReplyDeleteWe love the mental picture of Kermit and Clay driving around together in the Jeep! Bet that's going to be their new favorite thing to do. :) Sounds like that BICU really knows how to take care of children...glad for that. Have a good Saturday - hope the boys are down. Love, Morgan and Michelle
ReplyDeleteI bet that it isn't everydady that the staff at Parkland sees a sight as uplifting as two little boys cruising around BICU in a jeep. That is pretty amazing. You are going to have a hard time getting the Parkland staff to give up Clay when it is time to go home. God Bless
ReplyDeleteNice Clay felt like riding in the little jeep. That sounds cute. Ya'll have a good meeting in the morning and good day overall. B&E
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