Monday, July 6, 2009
Monday, July 6th
Hello to all. I hope everyone had an enjoyable 4th. We enjoyed the extra day at home with the boys. Clay had a good holiday. He tried to eat as much as possible and nothing was off limits for him. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, nachos, cookies, corn, eggs, pancakes, fruit, the list could go on for days. Clay arrived home Thursday and was able to attend Carson's last baseball game of the season. He was allowed to sit in the dug out and sampled one of everything from the concession stand. He was happy to take part and he and Cody had a good time at the ballpark. We went to a cookout Friday and he fared very well there. He is the center of attention and seems to like all of it. There were some fireworks after dinner and he was allowed to sit in a recliner to better look up and enjoy the show. We had some family drive down from Amarillo Saturday and Clay visited with everyone. Sunday we had meeting and a big potluck which Clay thought was perfect. This morning Deidra, Carson , Cody , and Clay left before 6:00 to arrive at Parkland before 9:00 for his first appointment with Occupational Therapy. I know he will work hard. We are amazed at his can do attitude and are starting to realize there is still a little boy with Clay's spirit that has been kept under wraps for 4 months. He told his mother he thought he might be a fireman when he grew up but he sure didn't want to be burned again. He is scheduled back into burn clinic Thursday. All of the doctors will have a look and we will decide what the next step is. This Sunday Clay will have his 6th birthday. What a difference a year can make. Thanks to all.
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What a wonderful report and Happy Birthday to Clay. It sounds like he is a very special little boy and has a great attitude. We are all so proud of the improvement he has made. His ability to eat may really cut into your budget. We pray for continued progress and that all of this will soon just be a memory. God is good.
ReplyDeleteOh wow...this is just so wonderful to read! It makes a heart so happy! Thank you so very much for posting an update. We think of your little family often!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update. Very glad that things are going well. The resilience of children is amazing! Happy Birthday to a special child!
ReplyDeleteThanks so very much to take the time to share this update. Clay and the entire family has been a blessing to us with the show of faith and belief shining through even when "walking through the valley..."
ReplyDeletePraying for continued strong and good results!
Jeanne and Gary Snyder
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A fireman?!? I LOVE that! What a trooper he is! Glad that all is going well, and we are rooting for you in your therapies Clay! Love ya'll!
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Thank you so much for the update! I have had Clay on my heart all day and I am so glad he had a great 4th and all the rest of the family. I will be praying for the "next move" the doctors will decide on. Someday we will understand all this, but it sort of looks like some handwriting is appearing on the wall. God has a special plan for Clay and Clay will rise and shine to the glory of God and be glad to walk in the path that will be before him. God is good and He is shining through Clay. This is not to leave out two other sweet boys. God had plans set for them as well. They have been through this every step of the way with Clay and are awesome brothers. I am proud of all three sweet Fiters!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you each day with renewed strength. Carolyn
your post is SO positive and we wish clay the happiest 6th birthday EVER! It's so great to hear how well he is doing and how happy he is. He definitely has a "can do" spirit about him that is inspirational to everyone who knows what this little guy has been through.
ReplyDeleteI love how Carolyn ended her note with
"God bless you each day with renewed strength."
always thinking of your family, and sending a BIG BIRTHDAY HUG to clay!
love, the southerlands
Happy Birthday to Clay!! It is so wonderful that he is so positive and that he has come so far! God is good! We continue to keep Clay and your family in our prayers. We wish him the best birthday ever!
ReplyDeleteGod Speed to Clay!
We want to add our wishes for a very Happy Birthday to Clay!! Wow! A fireman after all he has been through! What an inspriation, and what a dream! We admire and appreciate his "can-do" attitude. We think of you all lots. Hugs.....
ReplyDeletePrayers are going up now for tomorrow's visit with the doctors and the forthcoming steps they will take. They are a part of God's plan too and I pray for wisdom and opened eyes and minds as they assess the progress Clay has made. i bet that appetite has produced some good heaing and the joy of being home with famiy and friends and beginning to remember what it is that boys do. God bless you all....and the doctors.
ReplyDeleteLove to all of you, Carolyn
Clay I hope you have a wonderful bithday. I celebrated mine on July 3. Hope you get a big cake. It is so good to hear the happy things that are taking place in all of your lives. Many continued blessings. Take care
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Hope the Dr's visit went well today! I still think of my Clayball often and pray for him too. I am glad to hear he is eating everything and doing so with joy! I take it there have been no problems with the trach. What a blessing! So glad all three little Fites are having a good summer! We love you all and are so proud of you! Deedee, sorry I haven't responded to your email about our address. Moving from Mexico has left me scatter brained. I will send it soon! Love you!! Missy
ReplyDeleteI will be glad to hear what the Doctors said about what to do next. Love and prayers to each of you and wishes for a beautiful weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove you all, Carolyn
Happy Birthday, Clay!!! I hope you day is filled with joy and happiness and a lots of cake and ice cream from the rising of the sun, to the going down of the same!!! God bless you, you little 6 year old, you!
ReplyDeleteA great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CLAY. Hope you have a wonderful day and eat all the things you love most. You all have a good Sunday, we are.
ReplyDeleteWith all our love. Bruce & Edna
Happy Birthday, Clay! We think of you often and are glad to hear that you're finally back home and healing good. Hope this birthday is the best one yet!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Clay. We thought about you lots today. Glad to hear things are going better for you. Keep up the good progress---your a help to us all.
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Brad, Lesha, Trace, and Trevin Coker
Happy Birthday to that sweet boy of yours!!! What a blessing to be sharing this birthday with him after all that you guys have been through together. I hope all is going well.... Can't wait for another update... it has become part of our lives now!! (Lacretia's cousin, Amy)
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