Thursday, December 2, 2010

Claire's Hope

It's been over two months since Claire was admitted to the hospital for her very serious lung surgery. The surgery was touch and go the whole time and the recovery had us very concerned. Besides our obvious fears for what was going on inside her body, we've also been worried about what's been going on inside her heart. Two months is a long time for anyone to be in a hospital, and this is Claire's second stay, the first lasting over six months! What sort of impact can almost not making it multiple times have on a little girl?


Claire's story could have easily taken a turn downhill. It could have been so easy for her to give up, grow weary of being so sick and of being unable to do what other children can do. It could have been easy for her to lose hope - but she hasn't. Just looking at these pictures taken recently of her brings hope to our hearts. She's smiling, she's playing, and she's loving her life because she is loved!

Claire isn't out of the hospital yet, she isn't even out of the deep waters. Every day is a battle for her life, but because of the joy in her heart and the hope in her eyes, we have confidence that she will emerge victorious!


11 comments:

  1. Oh sweet Claire we are praying and praying for you! God has a special plan for you, honey!

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  2. OH Sweet Baby Girl i will be so glad when all of this is just a distant memory and you will be back home playing with your little Buddies - yeye

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  3. Sweet Claire, we continue to pray for you and are moved by your incredible strength, God bless you sweet girl, hope you are home playing with your friends very soon!!!!

    The Good family
    Ohio

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  4. Thank you for the update on Claire. I've been praying and thinking about this sweet girl. What a beautiful smile she has, despite her illness. Prayers she is healed and back home soon!

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  5. Sweet sweet Claire-we do love you so...and we very much adore the beauiful people who so carefully care for you in every way possible. Our lives are much greater because we have been blessed to pray for you!

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  6. Claire- You have been in our hearts and prayers from day one. We love that you still have that sweet smile despite the battle you are fighting. We will continue to keep you in our prayers and pray that you are reunited with your brothers and sisters at New Day very very soon.

    With much love- The Meister Family

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  7. Claire, you are in our prayers, and we hope you get well soon and get out of the hospital. Keep that beautiful smile and determination to fight your illness!

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  8. Praying for her lungs but especially her little heart!

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  9. Claire, I have been praying for you since I was at New Day 2 summers ago. Love you so much and pray for your healing and how you point others to our heavenly father. Love, Kayla

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  10. I've been thinking of you all the time, sweet girl. I love that smile!

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  11. so great to see that beautiful smile. We pray that one day soon Clarie is playing with the other children.

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