Cassie continues to remain stable. Overnight she had a CT scan that confirmed there was good brain activity and she continues to pass all neurological exams performed by the medical staff. She rested for most of the morning, but woke up and was able to communicate with the family this afternoon. She is still on standby for the tracheostomy surgery but is scheduled to have that performed today. In the coming days after the surgery is performed the medical staff will be able to give her a speaking valve where she can verbally communicate.
Cassie continues to remain on dialysis as it is helping to offload the fluid from her body. Her pacemaker wires were removed as she has not had to use them since she has been taken off ECMO. Please pass along your prayers to Cassie as she will be heading back into the OR tonight.

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13 responses to “Cassie’s Journey – May 1st”
Still praying for you, your family and the medical teams for your recovery. May God bless you all.
Love Eric and Jenny Hausserman
Prayers continue! May God provide you with strength, healing and peace. One day at a time. You’ve got this!
Praying for a successful surgery! 💕
Haven’t stopped praying for you, Cassie, & all your family. You & the support group surrounding you are truly champions in my book. I hope you can feel the prayers of everyone lifting you up, and I hope you feel God’s nearness to you, His dear child. ❤️
We continue to lift you up in prayer, Cassie, as well as your family and all the medical staff tending to you.
Thank you God for all those who work with Cassie to help her get better.
Much love always ❤️
Cassie, praying that tonight’s surgery allows you talk. How wonderful that will be for your family after all of this time. May God continue to strengthen your body and spirit. You are so strong!
We are praying daily for you, family and the medical team. Prayers for strength, peace, and healing day by day. ❤️
Great picture from a fun weekend 🤍 We’re praying for you all. Keep fighting, Cassie!
Praying for you tonight and always Cassie. You’re a strong and beautiful person! Keep fighting hard! I love you! ❤️ 🙏🏻
We continue to pray and hold you all close in our thoughts. ♥️
Continued thoughts and prayers from your entire Mennel family!
Cassie, I’m praying for you daily for strength and healing. You are strong and will overcome these challenges. You have a beautiful family who is with you each step of the way, rooting you on…as are countless many others!
Cassie, Kurt and family, I have been following this journey and have been lifting you up in healing thoughts along the way. You have a lot of love and support surrounding you. XOXO