Thursday, May 7, 2009
Thursday, May 7
Hi, everyone. This is Julie. Dee Dee is having computer problems, and the computer room at the Ronald McDonald house was already locked, so she asked me to post tonight. Clay had a pretty good day. The speech therapist, OT, and PT all worked with him today. He walked ALL the way around the ICU today!!! This is a REALLY big circle, and is the farthest he has walked so far! He tried to go fast to get it over with quickly. Upon returning to his room, the nurse jokingly said, "Ok, Clay, hop back in bed". And guess what? He did! He hiked his knee up and pulled himself up on the bed. The nurse and PT were amazed! The PT helped him reposition in the bed. After all this activity, he slept most of the afternoon. He didn't have any Hydrocodone today, but still vomited twice. He wasn't interested in eating today. He even turned down chocolate ice cream. Dee Dee asked him if it hurts when he swallows, and he nodded yes. He was awake and sitting in his chair at the 2:00 visit, and he and Dee Dee played with silly putty and balls. He was very excited about the silly putty because they don't usually get to play with it at home! Clay is scheduled to have surgery on the back of his head tomorrow. His is supposed to be the second case in the morning. At the last visit tonight, he was awake and sad and didn't want them to leave. Dee Dee asked me to again thank everyone for their support, love, and especially prayers. Good night and God bless!
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Oh pooey looey, I was hoping the vomiting issue had indeed been solved. Well, I guess I will just have to keep praying for God to resolve this issue. Sounds like he had a good day other wise and his strength must but getting more and more each day! What a praise! I will be praying tomorrow!Love to you all, and thanks so much for taking time to post!
ReplyDeleteWe still think of you often and will be thinking of you all tomorrow. Hope it all goes well and the grafts take this time. So glad to hear of all his progress. Love you all dearly, Arlin and Karen
ReplyDeleteWell Missy beat me tonight....again! I am so glad for the fine news of the traveling Fiter boy who did some real traveling today. I pray for a peaceful and relaxed night for him so he will be rested for surgery. I pray the same for DeeDee and Chance. I pray for wisdom for the doctors and God's healing hands to be working right alongside the doctors' hands.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you all .
Love to you, Carolyn
We are praying for you everyday! I am reminded of one of my favorite hymns "His eye is on the sparrow!"... I just want you to know that we are praying for you and all of your boys. We are praying for healing for Clay, strength for your family, and God's protection as the boys' finish up the school year. You are on a prayer list and I send these updates to my special "prayer warriors". I say they have a direct connection and we are definitely using it for you! Love to you all, Kevin, Linda-Gail, Brock and Brant Walker
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ReplyDeleteJust quick note to let you all know that Clays is in our hearts, minds and prayers for today's surgery.
Gary & Jeanne' Snyder
Our hearts and thoughts are going your way today, too. We are cheering for the strides made yesterday!! Long walk, and into bed by himself! Great job, Clay!
ReplyDeleteClay has made great strides! We will be thinking of you all today during his surgery. Hope it all goes well as one by one the wounds are healing. Jesus prayed, "Give us THIS day our daily bread..." Glad there is strength provided one day at a time and that we can trust He will be there for us all our tomorrows one day at a time. Hang in there and hugs to little Clay! Kent & Sharon Chappell in NH
ReplyDeleteThe long walk, hopping into bed by himself - what progress! It is too bad the vomiting doesn't stop, but we have to believe it will eventually go away. We, too, will be thinking about you all as Clay faces surgery today and we pray for strength and comfort for each of you; definitely praying for the surgeons! Love you all, Dawn & Pam
ReplyDeleteThoughts are with you today as it is everyday, and hope for the very best for ya'll. B&E
ReplyDeleteThought you would like to know that Southern Bleacher donated a picninc table to the Kiwanis Club of Graham. They will raffle it off on July 4th with proceeds to go to the Fite Family.
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