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March 31, 2010:thumb159072291:
Clay Fite
5 yrs old
He was severely burned in a gasoline explosion on Valentine's Day. Clay's being home schooled for kindergarten. But today, therapists from Parkland Hospital in Dallas came to answer students' questions. They explained that even though Clay may not look the same now, he's still the same Clay they knew before.
Here is Clay's blog [link]
Cole is a burn victim helping Clay
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which is mine as well..:thumb43231916:
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"It was interesting to see the different reactions you captured. And you are quite welcome."
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ummm.. yes i am glad that you liked the reactions! and it was enough for you to comment
so i believe yes
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i couldn't read the rest of your comment. uh oh.
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Really touching. He's truly an inspiration for us all. I really like the angle you took this at also, giving us a view of what it must be like for him.
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Clay was such an emotion story to hear that It had happened so close to home.
im glad he is doing good.
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yep, this is my fur account.
I forgot to log on to my DLJ to comment on your picture but, yep same person.
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awesome
thanks for checkin it out!
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Simply wow... stirs so many emotions, great capture
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Great photo, man. I watched the video and read through some of Clay's blog. I cried for most of that time. What a horrible accident.
I find it extraordinary and admirable that the family does not seem to dwell on anyone's guilt and instead focuses forward and, if anything, intensifies their love for each other.
When I was young, I used to ride a public bus (not school bus) to school in the next town. At a stop in a suburb, twice a youth of about 18 years got on the bus to ride into town. Well, he didn't actually "get on the bus". He used to stand far away from the bus stop on the other side of the street, close to the wall at the corner of a building, hiding. When the bus stopped, he ran across the street and jumped through the open bus door. I do not remember where and how he sat or stood, I only remember that most of his face was gone, he had no nose, only a hole in his face, and all of the skin was scarred. I don't know if he was burned or what had happened to him, I couldn't bring myself to look at him after that first quick glance, and everyone else ignored him as well. It must have been hell for him. I still think of that young man every now and then, more than twenty years later, wondering what became of him. I only saw him twice, and never again.
I hope the other kids can learn to be friends with Cole (again). I think love and friendship are what he needs the most, more than surgery, though I hope that will go well and bring him relief from the torment that the scars must mean to him.
Sorry for that rambling, what I'd really like to do is hug that little boy or transfer as much joy and courage and healing to him as I could.
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thanks a million for watching!
this was one of my best works ive done.. it went national
its a very sad story and im glad you went to the blog
its hard to explain everything in a nutshell
your story is very sad as well
im sure his moms givin him the hug you want
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wow... I was very moved... I saw the video, read the article and all..
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thanks tons! im glad the video seemed to be working today
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very touching...i hope it works out for him!
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Very emotional.
Poor little guy.
I hope things work out for him.
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Congrats on the DD.
You deserve it. This is a powerful photo...
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Yh, I don't like woman's expression on her face...
Great photo, congratulations on getting a DD for this one.
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That's very touching. I wish I was there.
I like it when people take the time to understand others.
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So strong, you are a strong young man, very nice photo, very brave and true for the little boy! He's not alone! *Nods* 
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Very heart-warming and this is incredibly brave of him.
Touches the heart.
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The video brought tears to my eyes.. he is well supported and that is very important for any child , no matter what their circumstances in life.
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aww! im so glad you watched it!!
thanks tons
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i hope he's doing fine! with all the help he's getting, i think he'll be okay.
& this is such a great picture, the look on the audience's faces really helps you know how he looks on the front-side...well done
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thanks for lookin!
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