We are at home! Clayton called me early Tuesday morning while we were eating breakfast and told me to get to the hospital that he was being released! I couldn't believe it! We got his RX filled, gathered him up some clothes for the trip and we left yesterday morning! Was a long trip, but we made it OK! I am so happy to have him home with me! He is going to have a long recovery, Doc says no contact sports, no 4-wheelers, nothing where there is a chance of being hit in the head for 1 year! Doc said one small blow to the head and it could be fatal! He still has a lot of swelling on the right side of his head Doc says will go away soon. When Clayton's med's wear off he starts having severe headaches! This morning at 4:45 am he said his whole body was in pain. He has been on so much pain med's he hasn't realize how bad he is hurt!
Does anyone have any advise on how to make a 19 year take it easy for 1 year? I hope this post makes some sense, it's been hard for me to concentrate the last few days! Again, I want to thank everyone for their concern and the out pouring of offers to help me out while in Texas! There is nothing better than a great group of blogging friends! Thank you so much!
Theothertheresa
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So glad you are home. God answers so many prayers! See ya soon. Susan
So glad you are both home safe and sound! Just tell Clayton he HAS to listen to his mother for the next year! lol
Enjoy him!
Lou Cinda
when you figure out how to make him sit...let us all know!!!
I am so glad to hear your prayers...and all of ours...have been answered!!!
That truly IS a miracle! You are all so fortunate. Best to all of you especially Clayton. You can't keep a good spirit down!
Wonderful to hear.
~Lisa
I suggest a leash, harness and a beeper if his body goes into motion any faster than 1 mile and hour. I know a it's little restrictive-but what's a mother to do? Just kidding! I hope his experienc will help moderate his need to seek out the thrill of all things moving fast. Spoken form a mother who has survived her son being 19!
Glad to hear he is doing so much better. Clayton - listen to your Mother! :)
Wow - that is a miracle. Such a recovery. I'm just thanking the LORD for answering prayers.
Gwyn Rosser
@ The Pink Tractor
www.gwynrosser.blogspot.com
Glad you are home safe and sound. As for keeping Clayton quiet for a year---I haven't found a way to keep any man quiet for any amount of time! He will probably know when he is overdoing it. Don't think the prayers will stop just because you are home. God is good--all the time.
Pam
OOOOOOOOOooo the Lord has blessed you both !!!!!!!!!!!!
glad he will be OK. boy they got him fixed up quick. Glad you have him home with you to recover. How to keep him quiet for a year???? Just remind him that 'he could die' if he doesn't listen to Mom, and that you've worked too hard to get him to this point. :)
Again, PTL that he is doing so well.
Margo
SUPER GLUE!
I'm so glad God let you keep him.
Praise the Lord...and pass the Gorilla Glue ;)
Laura.
No advice on keeping a 19 year old take it easy but so happy for you that he is home safe.
Good luck on keeping him still! You may until the pains are all gone...after that...probably won't be able to keep him down. My son has done all the 4 wheeler, motorcycle, ski stuff, and been hurt very badly...in a full body cast for 3 months after one wreck....I tried to make him promise that was the last time..HA. They just think they are invincible. Sure keeps us moms on our knees. Praise God for His blessings and grace. All things considered, the rest is a piece of cake after what he's been through. I'll continue to keep him in my prayers.
Hugs,
Sandra
So glad to hear you are home safe and sound and with your son! Praise God...
Good luck on keeping him down, that is going to be another story - I bet.
Blessings
Rebecca
So pleased for you and your son! The best place for him :)
Wonderful news!!!
Irene x
I am so glad that you have your son home!
Oh Theresa, I'm so glad you and Clayton are HOME!!!! I've been keeping you all in my prayers sweetie....and well, he'll just HAVE to behave himself so he can recover properly. I hope you don't mind sweets but I recommended your studio to Jo Packham for Where Women Create :) hugs and love, Dawn
T, Maybe you could get him some meditation tapes or have him see someone who does guided meditations. It really helps to slow a person down and relax them. Does he read? what about books on tape if he doesn't like to read. He could take up a hobby, now don't laugh, remember when Rosie Grear did needlepoint? Maybe Clayton could paint or something.
Hi sweetie~
So glad to hear that all of you are doing so good!
Our youngest son had a severe head injury (14) the summer before last while at camp. He too, could not be released to play football or any contact sports for a year. And even after a year, will get a headache in the back of his head where he fell on a concrete wall, every now and then.
At 14, and now 15...a year later he still 'works out' but no longer has interest in football. He has just has realized that there is more in life than playing football or in your case...4 wheelers! :)
Trust me if a 15 year old can do this...I have total confidence that your sweet son can also!
Ya just have to "trust" him...and I promise, the "worrying" when he is out of site will ease! :) I know how you felt when you "got the call" that a mother fears! :) Proud of you!
xo...deb
Oh this is such good news!!! I am very happy for you! God is GOOD!!!
Now after all this just tell your son that he grounded for a year...that ought to do it right?? LOL!
Beth
So glad all is better and he is home. Now on ideas to keep him calm. Get him a laptop and tell him to start a blog. I am sure there are some awesome thoughts up in that head.
Glad to hear he's home and you all made it safely.
Oh, praise God!! So,so glad he is home. Take good care of him.
Hugs,
Teresa
Praise God for answered prayers. I'm not sure how to slow down someone that young.....I'll pray about that too.
The old saying is "You can't keep a good man down" so I'm guessing that you will have your hands full keeping him quiet. God has truly blessed your family. So happy for you.
What a praise report! I am going to thank God right now for his faithfulness! I hate to say it, but hopefully the fear of a fatal blow to the head will keep him in check! But that is why the young and fearless join the service...
Thank God...all the prayers have been heard & answered!! So happy that Clayton is home & on the mend. Keeping a 19 year old down? That's a fine question...duct tape; ankle ball, chain & monitor; lock on the bedroom door? Nah...none of these will work...we just need to add more prayers & know that your Clayton is an intelligent young man who will remember how close this call truly was. We can't wrap 'em up in cotton to keep 'em safe...they still have to fly! Have a wonderful Friday, and beyond! *elaine*
What wonderful news!! I am so happy for you and your family. Your son is one of the lucky ones to be doing this well this fast. I'm sure we can all come up with some ideas to keep him busy at home, maybe something he can do on the computer. What a relief - so happy to hear this news!!
That is fabulous news! The power of prayer, great doctors and lots of love is incredible, isn't it? I thought of your son and your family last night and was hoping you would have some good news soon. Take care, and good luck with keeping him still.
Hugs,
~Debra
find him a cute young nursemaid :)
Theresa, so glad you're home with Clayton, and he's on the mend. Whew!
I am so glad you are both home safely. Clayton please follow your Doctor's orders. Have a nice weekend, I know it will be better then last weekend!!! Blessings, Sandi
Let him know that good health is very precious, and needs to be maintained. He is very lucky.
So happy for Clayton!!!! I wish I had a good advice for you.... Maybe record a ringtone with your voice saying stay out of trouble!!! Hehe!!
Isabel
i'm so happy for all of you. glad you're able to help you son during his recovery.
paige
TOT How is Clayton doing? How are you?
What A relief! Sorry this is coming so late, but have been off blogging for about a week.
My prayers are with you all.
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