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If you think of it, please pray for Claire, the infant daughter of authors Chris Coppernoll and Christa Parish. She's in Children's Hospital in Philadelphia, and needs heart surgery asap. Thanks.
Aug 18, 2010 10:16:07 PM
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Will do, Chip. We are praying for Claire and her family. Thank you for letting us know.
Posted by: Larry Hehn | August 19, 2010 at 02:43 AM
Will be keeping Claire and her parents in my prayers. Our son had open-heart surgery last year so we know just what it feels like...
Posted by: Karen Collum | August 19, 2010 at 04:32 AM
Lifting up baby even now.....hugs to mom and dad...
Posted by: Theresa Lode | August 19, 2010 at 06:10 AM
Just whispered a prayer.
Posted by: Teri Dawn Smith | August 19, 2010 at 07:30 AM
Prayers sent and continuing!
Posted by: Joyce A. Anthony | August 19, 2010 at 08:08 AM
Praying a ton! I'm dealing with something similar and I completely know what they are going through.
Posted by: Krista Phillips | August 19, 2010 at 08:27 AM
Am praying. I know the anguish of being a parent to a critically ill child. Holding Mom and Dad up, too.
Posted by: Sue Harrison | August 19, 2010 at 09:28 AM
It's so heart-wrenching when little ones are in distress. Will pray for Claire and for her parents.
Posted by: Carol J. Garvin | August 19, 2010 at 09:38 AM
Praying for baby Claire and her parents Chris and Christa and the hospital staff as they minister to them.
Posted by: CFPagels | August 19, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Thanks, Chip for your post and to everyone praying for us. We know God hears your prayers and it encourages us.
Chris Coppernoll
Posted by: Chris Coppernoll | August 19, 2010 at 08:15 PM
Any news on baby Claire? She, the doctors and her family have been in my prayers.
Posted by: Sandi Rog | August 23, 2010 at 03:44 PM
The update: Claire had her surgery, is doing okay, but still needs to keep food down and gain some weight.
Posted by: chip responds | August 24, 2010 at 05:41 PM