Clayton is still at Catawba Valley Medical Center recovering from his case of pneumonia. The culture of the fluid came back clear of any cancer and he is undergoing a battery of antibiotics to treat it. His doctors are still concerned with his food intake and are monitoring his calorie count closely to determine if he needs to have a feeding tube put in to ensure he is gets enough nutrition. As soon as these questions are answered, he should be able to return home.
Donavon
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Clayton, Dad and I believe you will be empowered to eat without the assistance of a feeding tube. For sure the pain of swallowing is still there, but the motivation of family will give you the strength to begin eating again. You are not one to give up… it’s just not your style.. your spirit of determination and victory will prevail in your eating challenge and I haven’t even mentioned the faith you have that God is carrying you and will provide you with all you need to succeed. Your conquered cancer and you will conquer this eating challenge.
Your family continues, along with the large network of friends, to lift you up to God in prayers. He is there and will always be by your side. Dad and I are so thankful for all the mercy and love that He has extended to you during your illness. You are a treasure to God and deffinitely a treasure to Paege, Jessica , us and your brothers and sister.
Keep the faith and never waiver! Our Love and Prayers, Mom and Dad
By: Mom and Dad on September 5, 2008
at 7:59 pm
Clayton, Paege, Jessica and the extended family:
You ALL are in our continued prayers. I pray that the Lord will continue to strenghten and uplift each of you and hold you in His loving arms and give you the peace that passes all understanding. We are thinking and praying for you all daily.
Neal, Angela, Caleb and Jacob Powell
By: Angela and Neal Powell on September 6, 2008
at 12:06 pm
Hang in there Brother !!! God will never give you more than you can handle. Keep on fighting and you’ll be better soon. We love ya !!!
Moser
By: Kevin Moser on September 6, 2008
at 4:40 pm
clayton
this is just a bump in the road!!!
i have been praying for you every day
i know that you will be able to eat
so that you can enjoy all of those app games!
God bless you clayton.
susan jones
By: susan jones on September 6, 2008
at 10:47 pm
Dad…
I love you and i hope you get to come home soon…
Love you bunches-
Stink Bug
By: Jessica on September 7, 2008
at 9:18 am
Clayton & family,
So sorry to hear of this minor setback. Hang in there:). We will continue to pray for strength for you and your family.
Love,
Richard, Tammra, & Macy Cobb
By: Tammra Cobb on September 8, 2008
at 9:34 am
Clayton,
Andrea and I have been praying for you and your family. Never forget that we serve an awesome God and with him all things are possible. Keep in the faith and stay strong, a lot of people that you don’t even know about are praying for you. The number of hits on this site should tell you that!
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your paths.
Stay strong,
Jody & Andrea Willis
By: Jody & Andrea Willis on September 8, 2008
at 9:42 am
Was great to get the call from Paege yesterday saying you were being discharged. This stumble will not slow you down much and you will be moving forward soon. I know you have heard “EAT” so much that you are growing weary from it. But….you know the sooner you start taking in that GOOD OLE HOME COOKIN the faster you will regain your strength.
For the moment we are happy you are home with Paege and Jessica and pray for daily improvement. You hang in there and I will get you a couple more shirts made up this week.
Love,
Rocky and Mama
By: Rocky and Mama on September 8, 2008
at 10:49 am
Hi Clayton,
Just a note to let you know we are thinking about you. Keep fighting like you have since the beginning – we are all praying for you. I am glad the golf tournament was such a success !
Take care of yourself.
Sandy and Chuck Auten & boys
By: Sandy Auten on September 8, 2008
at 12:29 pm