Wednesday, May 2, 2012

It's gone!

I'm currently sitting with Clayton in the Infusion clinic watching blood drip into his veins. His little pale face is soon to be pink again... At this moment, he's playing a video game and has no idea why the smile is on my face! Our doctor is out of town, but the nurse practitioner came in and very nonchalantly said that the MRI was normal. I say... Normal?....like it looks the same as before? She said, "no...there's no evidence of a tumor." The tears start flowing. I'm not sure why, but I wasn't expecting that. I guess yesterday was full of what seemed like bad news, so I just expected something worse. I didn't get a lot of answers today, but I did hear that the tumor is gone! Just to make sure everyone understands... Clayton has to finish his entire course of treatment. He's still in the fight against Rhabdo. There are microscopic cells and residual cells that have to be zapped so they will never return. Clayton is still in the fight, but he, through God, is winning!! Today's results prove that the chemo is working! Clayton was unable to make counts for big chemo yesterday. We are hoping to check him again Thursday and be back for big chemo Friday-Saturday. He also has 6 weeks of radiation beginning Monday morning. It's a long way till 42 weeks is up, but we've got a heck of a start. I'll add more later. I have a little man needing attention. I just wanted to share the news.

11 comments:

  1. praise the LORD for this wonderful news. GOD is good! We will continue praying for him and your family.

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  2. That is the best news! Thanking God for touching Clayton! HE IS an ALMIGHTY GOD! Keep the faith!

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  3. I have been following your blog and praying for Clayton since I saw someone mention your family on Facebook. Praise God for this victory. I will continue to pray!

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  4. Celebrating with you and continuing to pray!! Woohoo!!!

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  5. SOOOOO EXCITED fo Clayton and your family .....My daughter Desiree is the teachers aid is his classroom, she has made me really proud by trying to push sales of his shirts and bracelets all while from working two part time jobs and going to MCC full time. She always fills me in on his status when I can't log in. My family is proud to wear his shirts and even more excited with this news. Congratulations thus far, now lets knock it out of the park Clayton!!!
    CLAYTON WINS 6:16

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  6. remeber to call Josh, the young man who prayed for Claytons ear. : )

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    1. We celebrated at church yesterday :) What a mighty God we serve. His hand was on the entire movement just to HEAL Clayton :)

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  7. WOW!! I just wrote Chad this morning talking about how I told my husband Trey about our early Christmas decorating to celebrate the completion of his treatments in December. WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS!! What wonderful validation that this treatment that seems so unforgiving is doing what it is supposed to and God allowed you to hear this WAY before December!

    We are continuing prayer (now especially over Fri/Sat treatment) and his upcoming radiation. We celebrate with you over the news that the tumor is NO MORE.

    Thanks for posting ~ God is at work!! Blessings from The Oakleys

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  8. I haven't met you but have been following Clayton's story since we first heard. I teach 3rd grade at Amite Christian School and my students and I have prayed every day for Clayton's healing. Praise God, He is so good!
    Jennifer Efferson

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  9. I've been anxious to hear how he is coming along - great news is always welcomed.

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