I just got done sitting with Claire again. She is off the percussion ventilator and now on a less noisy, less intrusive machine. This is important because it is one of the steps toward slowly weaning her off the medicine that is keeping her muscles paralyzed. It’s also an indication that her body is doing a better job of getting oxygen than it was previously: she’s becoming a little more stable hour by hour.
I’m not yet comfortable taking my big cameras into the room yet, but at least I had my iPhone. I know many of you are eager to see her.
Here she is having just moved from the percussion ventilator to the new ventilator (in foreground). You can’t see it well, but the screen shows great oxygen activity.
Autumn and Heidi met with two hospital workers this morning that specialize in child development and help siblings deal with the events. These are the pictures that Heidi and Autumn made for Claire during the morning session. They’re hanging in Claire’s room now.
And here’s our brave baby Claire. She’s beautiful.
I’ll post again tonight after the progress report with the doctor.
Our Claire Journal 
Thank you for posting pictures. Claire is absolutely precious and I miss her and you all so much. Still praying!
We love you Claire, you are in our constant thoughts and prayers.
Dear Tyler and Tiffany,
I found out about your daughter’s condition on facebook. Please be assured of my prayers for Claire and for all of you. May you sense God’s unfailing love, peace, and comfort sustaining you during this hard time. Thank you for the updates.
Praying for Claire, Heidi, Autumn, Tiffany and you right now.
She’s strong as her family, she’s getting better every time. Just little steps, let’s be patient. Send u a big hug 🙂
I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. Her story hits very close to home a year ago my 13 month old son drowned in a tragic accident. I have faith that my sweet angel is watching over your precious daughter.
Carrie:
Thank you for your words right now in light of what you’ve gone through. Our hearts hurts for you.
Tyler & Tiffany
Sweet, Precious Claire, what a tremendous spirit this little girl has! These pictures brought tears to my eyes, and an ache to my heart. Tiffany and Tyler, I am amazed at your strength. Again the prayers continue. With all of my love…
Please tell grand dad Tim that Craig and I are praying for your family and for Claire. We serve a mighty God and he has Caire in the palm if His hand.
LInda and Craig Sommer
Colorado Springs
She is absolutely beautiful! Still praying and sending you all love and hugs! H & H
Tell Hayden that Autumn misses him and hopes he has a good last day of school.
We have been praying for Claire and she is always in our thoughts. Isha asks about her everyday. And please let Autumn know that Isha misses her and thinks of her everyday too.
After she read this, Autumn said “Isha’s a good friend.” She was very touched.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. If there is ANYTHING that you need, please do not hesitate to ask.
Tara Buck
Please give Emma a hug from us. Thank you Dusty and Tara.
She is beautiful…we are continuing to send positive thoughts your way…hate that we can’t be there tonight. Will call later this evening to check in. Love to all of you!!
From Evan: I love you Claire. I hope you get better soon.
Tyler and Tiffany,
We are praying for you and the doctors and Claire. There are so many posts of support so we will be brief and just say that our prayers will continue and we look forward to good news and miracles.
God bless and keep you during this time.
Ben and Melody Pautzke
Praise
Hello Tiffany and Tyler,
I wanted to let you know we sent the girls off an activity package today, Also with your little Claire on my mind I signed up for CPR, and am now on a quest to find swim lessons for my three. You are in our thoughts constantly. Thank you for the updates.
Tyler & Tiffany,
You dont know me; I’m a friend of Jon & Becky. My heart is breaking for your family, and is hopeful for Claire. My family is praying for her, and you.
I have a 4-yr old, and cannot even begin to imagine what you’ve been through in the past few days. Nevertheless, know you are not alone, and that even strangers are lifting you up.
It is amazing how God makes Claire seem precious and beautiful despite the tubes and monitors. Thank You Lord.
We continue to pray for Clair and your family.
I am SO glad the girls met with the child life specialist! Again, let me know if I can do anything to help them cope.
Amy
I don’t know your family, but saw a post on Facebook that drew me in. Please know that people that do NOT know you are praying for Claire and for your family! You are in our thoughts and our prayers for a complete recovery to this tragic event.
In HIS love,
The Townsen Family
Tyler, that is fantastic news! We are with you guys in spirit until Evan feels better.
She IS Beautiful!
Claire’s story has captured so many hearts.
Feeling so blessed to add my faith to the thousands who are standing stong for Claire, You, Tiffany, Autumn, Heidi and the entire Family!
Love you all!!
Our family’s prayers are with Claire.
Godspeed . . .
Tyler and Tiffany,
Hey, you don’t know me, but I am a close friend of Alyssa. She sent me a message and I saw the post on Facebook. I am sorry about what happened and I admire the strength you guys are showing. I have spread the news to my family and friends and we are all praying every chance we get for Claire. GOD will bring full recovery for her and your family. I wish you the best.
Your friends,
The Hays family
I am praying for claire and your family constantly. She is so brave and all my love is being sent your way. God will provide.
Praying for Claire and your entire family right now. We love you!
Camron and McKenna here thanking you for the update… We will say our special prayers for Claire right now… Additionally, we send out prayers for you dad, Tiffany, Autumn, and Heidi…
Love all around,
Camron and McKenna
Tyler and Tiffany,
I just wanted to let you know that I have been praying for Claire and for your family. And, I will continue to pray until Claire is well. She is so precious. I believe in my heart that she will make a full recovery. God loves her and is watching over her. Stay strong and know that so many people are praying for precious Claire and for your entire family.
In Christ,
Lori
Yes, she is so beautiful and strong! Amazing news, guys!
Continuing to pray for Claire’s healing and for strength for your whole family. At times like these, very thankful for technology so we can be updated and praying for all the details, thank you for taking the time to write the updates
Oh she is so beautiful. My heartfelt prayers for each one of you. Love and peace over you.
Sending prayers for your sweet baby.
You don’t know me, but I’m a friend of Candace Bachara’s cousin in Wisconsin. I’ve been praying for Claire and your entire family. I just wanted you to know that my neighbor’s best friends also had an accident like this. I believe their daughter was two when she was found, unresponsive, in the swimming pool. About 5 years ago she attended her high school prom. Her mother is a nurse and I’m sure she’d be willing to talk with you if ever you feel like talking with someone who has been where you are now. Godspeed to Claire’s recovery!
Praying the “powerful presence of the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth to heal Claire, to restore every cell to it’s normal state, the blood to cleanse the infection and the oil of the Holy Spirit for healing. I pray that the circuits in her brain be reconnected, I speak the river of life into the innermost parts and push back the powers of darkness that would come to seek, kill and destroy because greater is He that is in Claire than He that is in the world. I release angels to battle in the heavenlies for her as well. Amen”
Tiffany & Tyler you are all in our prayers. Never give up hope in God, he guides us all. Love you all.
Cousin Diane & Rocky
You don’t know me. But Claire and your family are in my prayers. I have two children, and I admire your strength.
Tyler and Tiffany,
Thank you for your incredible up-dates, your love, hope and faith pour out of them, we are privelaged to read them.
Just want you to know we too are add our prayers to the Heavenly bowl of incense, as well as many from our church and our son’s church here in the greater Seattle area. Your Grandma Joann gave Great Grandma Rae pictures of you daughters for her 95th birthday last week, she too is praying!
Praying together with the Body of Christ,
Uncle Glenn & Auntie Ruthie
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I just wanted to let you know that our family is also praying for your family and for complete restoration and healing of your precious little girl.
The Grisham family.
Dear Family,
Just want you to know that all of us in the Irvin clan are praying and spreading the word to believers (and even a few “not-so-sure-ers”) to lift up each of you, little Claire, all your family and all the medical professionals who are giving her care. We refuse to live in fear but rather in hope!
Many prayers, much love, and peace from your cousin Ruth Ann and Frank and our boys Russell+Elisabeth and Dennis.
Praying for her and glad to hear she is making progress on breathing more!
I just read all of your postings and my family is certain to keep baby Claire in our prayers. She is a precious little girl(It breaks my heart to see her all hooked up to the tubes and machine) I will also pray that the Lord will comfort your heart as her mamma and bring peace that passes All understanding to you and your family! How old is she?
With much prayers…. Carrie
Claire is three and a half, born on November 28th, 2006. The hospital she was born at was the same place they revived her before being transferred to Medical City.
Dear friends,
My prayers and love are with all of you. I know that God is giving you the courage to face this difficult situation, and I also know that the little Claire will be as perfect as always very soon. Sincerely…Zazil
AWESOME! We continue to pray. We hope Claire felt the comfort from her mommy and that it helped her!!! GO CLAIRE! KEEP IT UP!
Tyler and Tiffany,
We saw the story of your beautiful daughter on a friends Facebook page and have been following it ever since. Claire is a beautiful child and those pictures tell an amazing story.
We too have a 3 1/2 year old and can’t even begin to fathom what pain you and your family must be in right now. However, as evident by the comments on this blog, even total strangers have your baby girl in our hearts and prayers.
May God heal Claire and your family’s spirit.
We will keep all of you in our prayers and will be looking forward to the next update.
The Shaddox Family