Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Wednesday, January 6th

Good Morning to everyone. There has been a large gap in time since the last post and all of the Fites have been very busy. We were able to travel over the holidays. We had the opportunity to put faces with some of the people that have grown so dear to us through this experience. We went North to Omaha, NE and were able to visit/meet some dear friends in Wichita, KS (family and friends of Larisa Hertz who has spent many days in an ICU burn unit). The boys enjoyed the biggest snow in the last twenty years. They played outside everyday and would come inside looking like a Popsicle. Clay was right in the middle of the fun. We had to tape his glove on his left hand. After that problem was solved the snowy world was his to enjoy. They did not really want to come back to boring Texas, but upon arrival, they were amazed to see that we could not pull in our garage because of the snowdrifts. After a brief stay at home we made a quick trip South for the new year. Clay made a special friend at convention this year and we went to Austin for a couple of days so Clay could see Tucker and we could visit his family. All are home now and back in school. Clay had an appointment Monday with the plastic surgeon that is doing most of his procedures. He had not seen his finished product on the neck and was pleased with the results. His goal now is to work on the nose and mouth. If he can offer Clay some relief in these areas, and the ENT Doctors approve, the next milestone for Clay will be the removal of his trach tube. Clay has already informed us that when that thing comes out and heals we need to find him a swimming pool. We have a tentative date for his next procedure set for the 22nd of this month. I used to keep a close count on the number of surgeries he has had, but I seem to have lost count. Deidra is still working on the New Year letter. Please don't give up-it is a major undertaking because we do not have much spare time to work on it . We hope the New Year finds everyone well and are thankful that we can start it out with our entire family at home. Thank you for all of the prayers and encouragement during 2009. We will try to post more frequently or when something newsworthy occurs. Take Care, Chance

8 comments:

  1. I can't even remember if I sent you guys a Christmas card, but we are just peons in this world. Only meaning that I feel it has been such an incredible year for you. You have been in our thoughts and prayers for sure. Please know we continue and wish you the best in 2010. Christy and Clint Johnson

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  2. Happy New Year to the Fite Family,
    Am so glad to read an update of Clay, and to hear the boys had so much fun in the snow. We haven't had much here, but we are to get the Artic Blast this evening and will be 6 in the morning. Brrrrr.
    We do realize you have your hands full with work, school, Dr. appointments, and 3 little boys. It takes a lot of work with a family.
    LaRon and Westin spent Monday night with us and we did enjoy having them and their visit.
    We will be thinking of Clay and you all on the 22nd. You are continually in our thoughts and prayers.
    Good days ahead for you and your family.

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  3. So happy for an update again! You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers, and we follow along with Larisa's progress as well. Glad that Clay continues to do well in his recovery and enjoying all the fun things a little boy loves to do!!! Must cheer your hearts to see them all enjoying life again! Know you still have a lot ahead, but keep up your courage and keep on keeping on and looking up! Best wishes in 2010 from your friends in wintry NH, Kent & Sharon Chappell kchapl@comcast.net

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  4. So glad to see an update on Clay! Had wondered how your Holiday's had gone. Thankful he is getting around and enjoying life.
    Thinking of you daily.
    The Stark family in NC

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  5. This post was like a ray of sunshine on a wintry NE day. I love reading about Clay's enthusiastic-lets-take-on-the-day spirit!! He wants to swim, to play in the snow,to keep in touch with friends...it's like each new day is an adventure to him. Oh how I love the spirit of children!

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  6. Thinking of you today! Hope all were able to get to Sunday meeting. Hope all is going well for Clay.
    The Stark family in NC

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  7. For several months now, you have had very busy, hectic schedule. I'm sure most of us understand why the New Year's letter isn't out yet. You'll get there. We are so pleased you got to do all the traveling you did over the holidays. Winter is good for our little "Fiter". Look forward to results from his next surgery! Our Love and Best Wishes, Dawn & Pam

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  8. Glad you made it home safe & sound! Just when the boys thought the end of the snow was long gone it met them in the driveway! Wow!
    Very exciting to hear of the next surgery for Clay. We hope it is as successful as the others have been.
    DeeDee, I have looked for your email on the blog & can't seem to find it. I will leave my email if you can please get it to me. andrealburgess@gmail.com - Thanks

    Hugs of encouragement to you all! Special hello to the boys from our boys!
    Burgess Family

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