Cassie had an amputation performed on her lower left leg. Earlier this week the doctors confirmed that there was no recovery in most of her lower left leg, and her left foot was completely dead. The doctors performed the first operation of a below the knee amputation. While this is not ideal, the amputation was an important step to her recovery. Cassie will still be able to live a very functional life with the use of a prosthetic and get back to doing some of her favorite activities like pickleball, tennis, hiking, and strolls around the neighborhood. The doctors are continuing to closely monitor her right foot which was also affected by the loss of blood flow. She still has the ability to wiggle her toes in the right foot, but there is concern for future functionality once she is able to walk. No procedures on the right foot need to be taken at this time as the medical staff will let her body recover more before deciding the next course of action.
Cassie has continued to progress in a number of other areas in her recovery. She was able to be on “room air” for 4 hours and was able to tolerate the speaking valve for 15 minutes. While she is still not strong enough to be able to speak, they will continue to increase her time on “room air” with the use of the speaking vent to build up the strength of her diaphragm so she can speak to the family. Please pass along your thoughts and prayers to Cassie today as she will need them to strengthen her spirits.
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31 responses to “Cassie’s Journey – May 7th”
Continued prayers for Cassie & her family. I will never give up hope that a miracle can happen. God is in control & The Power of Prayer is powerful. 🙏🙏
Continued prayers for strength and healing. We all wish that we could give you a hug but please feel a huge hug from a distance. We all love you so much!
Oh Cassie, I’m crying with you in this setback. Tears of joy flow as well for all the blessings and progress you’ve made. We are so blessed to have you with us! I look forward to our planned shopping trip, time at the lake and pickleball too! Prayers won’t stop for you, your supportive and loving family and medical staff. May God’s healing power and love surround you. I love you!
Cassie, Kurt and family-we rejoice in the good news and share our prayers and hope for the not-so-great news. God is strong and will carry you through the coming days. We continue to hold you in our daily thoughts and prayers. Blessings to you. ♥️🙏
Cassie, your strength is inspiring to all. You continue to positively impact others in this world even in your trials and most difficult times. We continue to pray for healing and that you feel God’s embrace.
“Heavenly Father, in the midst of Cassie’s hardships, may she seek your face. Grant her the endurance to continue forward and the hope to see past her current struggles. Infuse her spirit with your peace so that she may hold fast to the promise of your love, which never fails.”
Stay strong Cassie. You can do all things in Him🙏🏻❤️💪🏻
Prayers to Cassie and family for continued strength and faith in the days ahead. You are strong and your friends and community are here to support you. Best wishes for comfort and healing. 🙏
Sending Cassie and family prayers for healing and continued strength in the days ahead. You are strong! Wishing you healing and comfort.🙏
Continued thinking and praying for you Cassie! Your strength and resilience is inspiring…keep fighting!
Hi Cassie! JJ, Joey and I have been praying for you and your recovery every night at bedtime prayers. We miss you and are happy to hear about your promising advancements. We are sorry to hear about your amputation, but I’m sure you will still whip my parents’s butts at pickleball! Keep fighting and we are excited to see you soon.
We’re continuing to send our thoughts and prayers to you all ❤️ We know Cassie will be back to our pickleball and tennis matches in no time!
Life is sure a journey with challenges. Thankful that you have God to carry you and help you as you heal to do the things you enjoy.. A beating heart is a miracle of giving in the midst of sorrow, and we all know you are a fighter to do your best to honor that gift. Praying for you all and the medical team.
Cassie and the entire family, you are in our thoughts and prayers each day. Cassie, your strength and determination have been an inspiration to us in our daily lives. Keep up the fight. Thank all of you for making us part of your extended lake family. Hugs and prayers 🙏
Cassie, While you are on the road less traveled, God is with you! Today may have been a bump in the road, I pray that there are smoother days ahead. You’ve got this.
Cassie, While your road to recovery has certainly had more uphill climbs than I ever expected, I know the determination of YOU!! I have faith that you will show us all unbelievable strength and resilience, with your family and God by your side.
Love and prayers to you and your family 🩷🙏
Cassie, sending you love and hugs and well wishes. Keep on getting better!! One day at a time. You can do it!! I’m praying for you!!
Cassie, I’m sad to hear of the leg amputation, but I know it will not stop you. Continue to stay strong and focus on getting better. Lean on your faith, family, and friends. Your determination will have you back on the tennis court and golfing in record time!💕
Continued prayers for Cassie and her family.
Cassie,
Your love for life and your adventurous spirit have always been an inspiration. All of your recent trials cannot dampen your strength. We continue to pray and cheer you on! ❤️
Thinking of you, stay strong❣️
Sending love and pleasant thoughts your way.
Cassie, Not a day has gone by that we haven’t thought of you and your many loving family members, especially Kurt and your incredible sons Cole and Connor. ❤️
Cassie, you are venturing down paths not anticipated nor desired, but your strength and faith in God’s healing powers will carry you through to meet the challenges ahead. You are also so fortunate to have a loving and supporting family and scores of friends/colleagues who are keeping all of you in prayer. Although our hugs may be far away, we keep you close to our hearts. 🥰🙏
Cassie please know and feel the power of prayer going up for you and your family at this most trying of times. You are a fighter and will get thru this! Dear Jesus wrap your loving arms around this family. 🙏🙏🙏
The Palmcook boys are asking about you regularly. We are keeping you in our prayers! Your strength is inspiring and we are praying for continued recovery.
Please know that we have been praying daily for Cassie and for all of you and will continue to do so. May God be with all of you on this difficult journey.
Cassie, you’re in our thoughts daily. Your determination and strong support will lead you through this. 🙏🏼
Cassie, praying for you daily and thinking of you all the time. I know that you have had some major bumps in the road to recovery, but you are one of the strongest and most positive person that I know! I pray for your healing and fast recovery. You got this!!
Cassie, I look forward to the day when you can be surrounded by your friends who love you so. You are never far from our daily thoughts and prayers. Philippians 4:13.
Cassie and family! We are praying for strength for you all! Please stay strong! You have a community far and wide praying for you! Sending hugs and prayers!
Hang tough!!
Love you all!
Cassie, the most trying times are when you inspire a whole community with the heights of your strength. We are all rooting for you through this! You’re in our minds and hearts.
Cassie, you and your family our prayers. Prayers for healing and hope, hope for a recovery that brings you peace and joy and ALL the things that mean the most to you! You have such amazing support and love surrounding you. This shows how special of a person you are Cassie.
You are AMAZING!