Cover Girl
Claire and I have been working on a little project for an upcoming Children’s Hospital Radiothon planned for Friday, August 27th, in Columbia, Missouri. Most of you know Claire was a preemie at Children’s nearly 8 years ago, and we have a special place in our hearts for so many staff members there.
One of our photographer friends, Jaymes, had asked to take some studio shots of Claire in the Spring. They turned out great, totally capturing her personality. I sent in one of them, along with an older picture of Claire as an infant, to the Children’s Hospital magazine, Imagine, and later was asked if the images could be used for this minithon to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Of course we were more than pleased to help, and the results are beautiful! Click HERE to see her ad campaign.
Also, we had great news from the specialist in St. Louis this week. We have been anticipating a tendon lengthening surgery for Claire that included a long recovery and rehabilitation. The worst case scenario was likely 6-8 weeks in a hip-to-toe cast. But after examination this week, the specialist decided a less involved procedure would produce an equal result. She’ll wear a “walking cast” for just a month, a leg brace for 2-3 more months of protection, and then she can be free of all the supports and start working on a brand new stride – one without a limp! We are super excited about this promising surgery.
In a couple of weeks, I’ll include a recording of the radio interview we did that will play during the Radiothon. If you are up to it, send in a little support for the tiniest babies! We couldn’t be more thankful for our experiences at Children’s Hospital in Columbia. I wish there was no need for such a thing as a hospital for sick children in this life, but, there is, and I’m glad it was there when we needed it.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. And isn’t it interesting how my memories of that season are now of the happy moments and not the terrifying ones?
Oh Felic. I’m in awe of Claire, and her smile. And your ability to capture your life story so eloquently.
Very wonderful and moving story about one of the most precious and special persons I know and love!!!
I absolutely LOVE the pictures of her with her daddy’s wedding ring. Seeing the fun-loving little girl she is today makes quite a contrast to the tiny, fragile little bundle she once was! Loved this post!
What a beautiful picture of a beautiful girl! I’m relatively new to your blog, so this is the first I’ve read about Claire. How exciting about your medical news! It’s wonderful that there’s an alternate, less-invasive (and therefore less traumatizing) solution!
I’m so happy for the surgery news, and I can’t wait to click these links and soak in all her gorgeous pictures.
These pictures are amazing. What an amazing transformation. And great news on the surgery!
A cover girl who will soon strut the runway with the best of ‘em. I love it!
That imagine of Claire holding the ring and the inset of Premie Claire made me choke up. What an awesome, inspiring story.
I’ll be praying for her big surgery!
We are crying and thanking God for his mercy and grace and for providing wonderful medical people that helped Miss Claire!
Wow! Claire is so beautiful!! Praying for her and thanking Jesus for such a miracle. Words are not enough!!
I love good news! and pics to boot! What a blessing……thanks for sharing it all.
I love the ad campaign!! The ring!!!!!!