Clayton Johnston

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Clayton

Next time you feel like whineing, next time things ain't going your way, next time you want to give up......

Think about this boy.
 
Thanks a lot for sharing that. Had soem crappy times recently, but that definitely brings a smile to the face and tear to the eye(though part oft hat tearing up is that his filework is better than mine. ;) )

Proves what we've all said more times than we can remember(or than I can remember at elast). Knife people are great people. :) And that's a very brave kid.
 
Thanks, Mike!

"I wept I had no shoes until I met a man without feet".

Many in the knife world have given a lot of joy to that lad. He has in turn given many joy in return. God Bless him. His story continues to be improtant to us all.
 
Good story, and very good to see so many giving people in this world.

I could not help but notice how larry Harley dwarfs the poor lad at the anvil...hahahaha. I have never met Larry, but plan to soon.

Doc
 
You will find that Harley is not a Sportster, but a fullblown Ultraglide with a sidecar and hauling a trailer.... :) He is a gentle giant with a heart of gold for kids.
 
I have emailed back and fourth with him about the hammer-in at his place last year. I could not make it, but plan to this year.

I don't know too many people who would not have a soft spot for kids. That little guy got the prize of a lifetime. Damn shame he had to endure so much to get it.

Doc
 
Hey Guy's, I just happened upon this "thread" about Clayton. I realize that it is about 6 weeks old, but I wanted to say that Clayton is doing very well, the cancer has not returned as of December 22nd. At this time he has had 5 surgeries in 3 years the last one being in late August, this one was to correct damage to his eyes caused by one of his chemo drugs. In this surgery they compleately removed the eye muscles on the inside of both eyes and re-attached them in a differant places to change the mech. advantage.
It also may be necessary to have another surgery on his leg as the "angles" of his bones have changed, causing the screw in his leg to move to the outside of the bone thereby making the bone weaker. As this situation does not cause him any "pain" right now the orthopedic onoclogist does not want to do the surgery.

I just added these notes from of the top of my head, as I'm not sure to what level of information that everyone would like to hear.

And again, I would like to thank everyone that has shown so much compassion for Clayton, he has enjoyed so much receiving mail from everyone that I'm unable to say the THANK YOU's enough. Everyone of you have made his life a little brighter.

Thank You,
William Johnston ~beebee58
 
I didn't catch this thread before. I'm sitting here pretty misty eye-d right now thinking about my own boys and the trial this must be.

I don't know what's more emotional: the pain and suffering of a child, the love extended from this community, or a youngster's love of something worthwhile, maybe it's just that picture with Bill Moran.

Whatever it is, William, I'm so glad to have heard this story and pray blessings upon blessings for your family.

Steve
 
Very touching thread. We should all be thankful for the breath we draw ;)
 
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