Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Election Day, November 4, 2008

Good Morning All! Today is the day we have all been waiting for. Tomorrow there will be no news. Yeah! Just kidding. I hope everyone is able to vote today. You will be a part of history today no matter who you vote for. Sorry for my delay in writing, but it has been hectic around the house and at work. Houston and Jackson are doing well and school is going well for both of them. Zander is doing well. We did see the ENT in recent days and this Friday, Zander will undergo surgery to dilate his esophagus again. Once Dr. Kelley finishes this part of the surgery, Dr. St. Charles will insert tubes into Zander's ears and then have an audiologist perform a detailed hearing test. As I understand it, it will be while Zander is under anesthesia so that the test can be as accurate as possible. The goal, at this point is to get Zander hearing something for developmental purposes. The quicker he can hear something, the better off he will be in his development. We are praying that the tubes assist him greatly and we still know that God is in control. Please pray for another miracle in our son's short life. Zander also sees the cardiologist tomorrow. Hopefully his heart problems are continuing to fade, but we will know more tomorrow. Thanks as always for the prayers, comments and encouraging words. We hope everyone is doing well and please keep Zander, Ethan and Raymond Powell in your prayers. I will write again soon. Keep moving along boys, We love you! Clancy

49 comments:

Anonymous said...

It is good to see a post today. I have been missing them. I am still praying and believing for a miracle for your precious baby boy, because our awesome God is still in the miracle business.
Blessings,
Diana Ellis

Melissa Hodgen said...

We wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers daily, even hourly. When days are hard remember the precious moments of clarity that keep you going and hold onto those as discouragement and dispare will always try to weasle their way in and settle down.

Sandy said...

We just got the Tres Dias prayer request... WE ARE PRAYING!!!

Anonymous said...

Words can't say what I feel in my heart. I am praying for peace, comfort, and strength for you guys. My heart aches.

You are loved,

Julie

Unknown said...

You are all in our prayers at this difficult time.
Much love,
Aunt Heidi and family

Sandy said...

Oh Clancy and Christie, I am so so sorry to hear about Zander. I have been praying for you guys since he was born. I am in shock and my heart aches for you and your family! I will continue to pray for you and the boys!

Peace, Comfort, and much Love,
Sandy and Tammy Howard

Anonymous said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as well. Zander and your family has been on our prayer list since the summer.
Now we send you our peace and blessings for strength in the days to come.

The Body of Christ at Hephzibah Ministries.

Anonymous said...

Clancy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this hard time. If there is anything I can do just let me know. My heart aches for your family. I am so sorry.

Sincerly,
Angela ( receptionist)

Anonymous said...

Clancy and Christie and the boys:

Ashley and I are sad to hear the news about little Zander this morning. I cannot imagine the heartache you and your families are experiencing.

We pray that GOD continues to hold Little Zander in the palm of his hand and love him for eternity.

Please know that you are in our prayers.

With much sorrow and Love,

Jeff and Ashley Taylor

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family for strength and peace in the days to come.

~Sheryl Fowler

Anonymous said...

Just got word that Zander was brought to the hospital last night. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will be checking in on you guys.

Kay Robinson
TC Thompson NICU

Anonymous said...

Just not real sure what to say other than I'm so sorry. Please let us know if we can do anything. As always yall are in our prayers. We love yall!

Anonymous said...

Please know that you are in our prayers.

Jeff and Sheri Carmichael

Anonymous said...

Clancy and Christy,
We are deeply saddened to hear the news about your sweet baby boy. My heart breaks for you and your family. I pray that you find strength and peace from God. Words absolutely cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. You all are in our prayers.
Love,
Chad and Amy

Anonymous said...

Just wanted to let you guys no my heart breaks for your family and what you are going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

i love you all!!! wish i could be there for you! you're in my thoughts and prayers in Clarksville!
XOX

Anonymous said...

I just don't have words to express how sad I feel for you. Everyone at our office is thinking about you and praying for you.

I pray that you will feel God's arms around you and that you will be feel His presence every minute.

Zander is experiencing joy far beyond anything we can imagine, but my heart is aching for your family right now.

God Bless,

Janet Tilley

Anonymous said...

We are saddened, yet also rejoicing with you all during this difficult time!!! What a testimony of God's grace and love!! Thank you for sharing your life, your family, and your precious baby boy with us these past months. We love you dearly and know that you will experience a peace that passes all understanding!!
Much love to you all,
Tom and Machelle Hall

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for the pain you must be feeling. But, it gives great comfort to know that he is in heaven dancing and at peace. My prayers are w/ you all.

Valerie Boozer

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for the pain you must be feeling. But, it gives great comfort to know that he is in heaven dancing and at peace. My prayers are w/ you all.

Valerie Boozer

Anonymous said...

Clancy,

Our hearts are broken for you and your family. May the Lord comfort you at this most difficult time. Know that our family and our church family are praying for your hearts to heal. It is such a difficult time right now but remember that God is still on the throne and He is still in control. What a mighty God we serve!

In Christ,
Gaylynn, Dale & Danielle Smith

Christine said...

My heart is breaking right now for you and your family. I am praying for all of you as you endure this difficult time. We serve a BIG GOD and I know He will give you comfort as only He can. You are all in my prayers and thoughts!

Love,
Christine Haga and family

Anonymous said...

Clancy, Christie, Houston and Jackson:

What a sad day. What a joyous day for Zander!
Christie and Clancy, Jesus has a rocking chair, He'll take care of Zander.
Houston and Jackson, your litle brother will watch over you. Make him proud!
I love you guys. I'm here if you need anything.

Donna Frizzell

Anonymous said...

I just wanted to let you guys know what a pleasure it has been for me to share in Zander's life. My heart is heavy and can only be lifted by knowing that he now wears the wings of an angel and smiles down on everyone whose life he touched. I can't imagine your pain. I know you guys are wonderful parents and you are in my thoughts and prayers always.

Kim (one of Zander's home nurses)

Unknown said...

My dear friends,
May God wrap His arms tightly around each of you as He is already
holding Zander right now. You are
so loved,
Maureen

Anonymous said...

No words....just prayers of comfort, strength and healing of your hearts.

Love,
Amy Dover

Anonymous said...

My heart is heavy and saddened for you and your family. Please know that many are praying for you here at Alpine Crest!
Suzanne Bourne

Anonymous said...

All I know to say is God is in control of all things...Zander can now eat normally, hear our Heavenly Father call his name,breath through that cute little nose.....I rejoice in his home going but am very selffish,, I love you guys so much! Please let me know if I can do anything.

Aunt Christy

Anonymous said...

Christie, I was so, so saddened to hear the news of Zander today. My heart is breaking for you and your family. Zander, in his short little life, has been such an inspiration, and he certainly "fought the good fight." I am praying for you as are so many people. I pray for God's comfort at such a painful time.
God bless you, your family, and sweet little Zander.
Patti Cole

Anonymous said...

Christie,
it was so good to hear your voice this afternoon. Your faith is overwhelming to me. I never met your little Zander but if he was and part of u he was precious. U r in my prayers and thoughts. As u lay your head down tonight to rest just listen to your precious little angel Zander sing over u.
Oh Clancy all of the above words applies to u too.
Much love
Jill(table of Ruth)LOL

Anonymous said...

Just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss and that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

Christie and Clancy,

My heart breaks with the news of today. Thank you for letting me share in Zander's life thru the blog. It is so comforting to know that he is with Jesus and in no pain and hearing the sweet voice of our Father! What a testimony his life has been! God knows your pain and heart break..lean on His everlasting arms. He will see you thru this most difficult of times. I love you both and please know that your family is in my prayers.

Love,

Susan Farr

Anonymous said...

We love you guys. Your family is in our prayers.
Gina Phillips

Anonymous said...

Christie,
While I only had the pleasure of meeting you once, I feel like I have really gotten to know you and your family through updates from my mom, Joy, and Zander's blog. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Jennifer

Anonymous said...

Please know that each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing Zander's incredible journey with us and allowing us to fall in love with a precious little boy. I pray that you will find comfort during this difficult time.
I love you guys!
Becky

Anonymous said...

Our hearts were broken at the news today. You have been and will continue to be in our prayers during this difficult time. We love you all, and we pray God will give you comfort and peace in knowing He is with you.
Love,
the Zieglers

Dave said...

Clancy & Christy,

My heart is breaking for you both. You have been in my constant thoughts and prayers all day long. I pray for peace for you both during this hard time. Please know that I am praying for you, Christy, and the boys. I wish there was something that I could say or do for you. Just know that you are loved!

Your Brother in Christ,
Dave Mullis

Unknown said...

Clancy, Christie, the boys, Grandma Judi, Christies folks,Bill and all other family members, I also was so sorry to hear about Zander. It is really hard to put into words what I am feeling tonight. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I can tell you that he is in the arms of a loving savior, that truly loves and cares for him. Sometimes things happen that we don't understand. That's where faith comes in. I know that this is a difficult time for you, and He knows it too. We all have been truly blessed by the gift of Zander and I for one will never forget him. My love to all of you.
Cousin Cele and family

Erin said...

Clancy and Christie,
I am so sorry to hear about little Zander. Even though I have never met him, he has touched my heart and also my six-year-old daughter's. She has prayed for him every single night! What a testiment he has been!! We will definitely be praying for peace for your family and just know that Zander is no longer in pain! He is with our Heavenly Father and you will see him again!

Erin Flatt

Anonymous said...

Christy and Clancy,
We are so sorry for your loss. It looked like Zander was doing so well and was improving daily. I found the blog today and enjoyed reading all of it. I was unaware of everything you have been going through. Jeff told me briefly of his esophagus problem, but I did not know about the other health issues. It was such a shock to read the news on the Tres Dias prayer request. I have you all in my thoughts and heart today. There are no words to say for the pain you are going through. I know God will help you get through this sad time. Psalm 25:2
Love, Susan and Jeff Lewis

Anonymous said...

Clancy, Christie, Houston and Jackson: Words can't express the sorrow we feel at our loss. No bond is greater than between parent and child and I know your loss is great and seems hard to bear. Hopefully God's love will help ease the pain. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Annie, Virginia and Janie

Marty said...

Dear precious family,
There are no words....just prayers of comfort and peace. Zander was truly and gift of God that you shared with us all.
God's Blessings,
Marty, Heather, Ella & Max Malone

Unknown said...

You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. Your faithfulness has been such an encouragement to us.

Mark and Emily Fraker

Anonymous said...

My heart is heavy for your family, but I believe, as I know you do, that little Zander is in a better place with no pain. He was an amazing gift. Your family will continue to be in my prayers as you have been since July. Do not hesitate to ask if I can help in any way.

Anonymous said...

Clancy,Christie and boys,
Oh how my heart is broken for you. I have been in prayer for you constantly since I first got the call yesterday. Please know that we care so deeply and love you. I don't understand but I know God is with you and that Zander is with Him.
Alice Greer

Maddie said...

Clancy and Christie,
We are so very sorry. Please know that we are lifting you and your family up in prayer.
Eric and Tammy Hildebrand

Anonymous said...

Just wanted you and your family to know that we have been praying for Xander, your precious son. We get the TD requests. We are so sorry. Sometimes it's hard (for me) to accept that God's will was not our request. But He must not have wanted him to suffer anymore. Please know that our TD community loves you and are here for you.

Rick & Susan Durand
SETN TD#5

Anonymous said...

Clancy, Christie and boys, I was in shock when Alda (my sister) called me last night. You all are in my prayers. I have been following everything your family has been going through from the beginning. I know that God gave you all a gift and now Zander is with Him looking down on you to take care of you all.
Cynthia

Anonymous said...

Clancy and Christie,
We will keep you Guys in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come. We just learned about Zander and your lost yesterday.

Toby & Joni Browne