Friday, July 09, 2010

The Road to Recovery

He rescued me because He DELIGHTED in me.
Psalm 18:19b

We are so thankful to the Lord!  Clayton seems to have turned a corner in the right direction and is now traveling down the road to recovery!  It has been over a week since his last major headache and he is gaining strength literally by the day.  We went to Memphis yesterday for his follow up appointment with the neurosurgeon and to quote her talking to Clayton:  "God healed your boo-boo."  We couldn't agree more!

You can just tell by looking in his eyes that he is feeling like his old self.  He is staying up for longer periods of time and doesn't even have to nap on some days.  He still has some obstacles to overcome, namely strength and fine motor skills in his right hand.  Sitting in his regular wheelchair for the duration of the doctor visit yesterday wore him out.  His trunk has always been his weakest point, so it's no wonder he has no strength in it after laying in bed for a month.  He has use of his right hand, but his movement patterns are definitely not the same.  He tends to fist it up a lot more when he never fisted it in the past.  I hate seeing the regression in what was his only functional extremity, but we'll just keep attacking it with all types of therapy, and pray the movement patterns return.  I also pray this happens quickly as I already see him getting frustrated with his lack of control of his fingers. 

There is no way to describe how thankful we are for the prayers and support we have received during this last month!  We have felt the love from across town, the nation, and the globe!!!  Knowing so many people are praying for my little boy literally brings me tears.  THANK YOU for taking time out of your days to lift him up--your prayers are still being answered and I hope that you see that in his beautiful smile!

7 comments:

Patti H said...

Awww Ashley I have been waiting for this post. Waiting to see Clayton's beautiful smile. So happy for Clayton and will continue to pray everyday for him to return completely back to his old ways! Sending you all a big ole hug from across the country!

Michele said...

What great news!!!! We will continue to pray!! Have a nice weekend!

Wherever HE Leads We'll Go said...

Praise God! That is a beautiful smile! So glad to hear that he is feeling more like himself. I will continue to pray that the therapy will help him to get his strength and movement back.

Mamma of Many said...

Praise the Lord for such an uplifting report! Still praying.

Cheri Pryor said...

And everybody said, "AMEN!" Such happy news, Ashley. Think about you guys practically every day. Continued prayers for healing!!

Stacy said...

We (everyone in my house) have been gunning for a recovery for Clayton! Lacy was so upset when she found out Clayton was having problems and was in the hospital.

YOu don't know how many people have been waiting for this post...to see that sweet grin! Love the toothlessness too! He is just adorable!

Karen Mills said...

God is so gracious! This is amazingly wonderful news. Praying for continued healing and progress. Seeing that sweet smile is a gift.