Claire is in the hospital.

Yes, Claire has returned to the hospital when earlier this week she developed a fever, a blood infection, and began having weakness in her arms.  As a result, we went to the emergency room where she was admitted to treat her infection and undergo an MRI in order to check the brain and spine.  Now she is feeling much better after a week of antibiotics and rest. The MRI results indicate that there is build up in the spine and she may need to have another surgery in the near future.  Since it is the summer, many doctors and surgeons are on vacation including Claire's nuerosurgeon and other nurses who have been so helpful in caring for Claire.
So we wait and we pray.  Claire would love to be home and able to enjoy her summer, but she is becoming very familiar with the pattern of her last year.  She is also very frustrated and upset about her return, but she has accomplished a peace that accompanies her to the hospital and she offers her suffering for those in need especially her family, friends, and priests we know and love.
I want to thank all of our family and friends who have been so supportive and loving.  Both Joe's parents and sister as well as my parents and siblings have been so generous and supportive and we are truly indebted to them.  Be assured of our prayers and love for you and thank you so much for your prayers and love.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph pray for us!