Cassie continued to remain stable overnight and was able to get some more rest. The ICU team is continuing to test her ability to breathe without the use of the ventilation machine. She has been able to go up to 4 hours of breathing on her own without any machinery support. She will need to continue to strengthen her independent breathing before she can be extubated. The ICU team has continued to decrease the blood pressure medication that she is using. As she weans off the use of blood pressure medication, the ICU team is looking to find a way to offload the extra fluid in her body. At this moment it is estimated she has an additional 50 lbs. of fluid weight in her body. She will need to remove this additional fluid before she can be extubated. Cassie continues to be awake and aware while communicating non-verbally with the family. She was able to listen to the St. Mark’s sermon given by Dan Metzger today. The family thanks all those that have continually prayed for her recovery and appreciates the outflow of support offered to them.
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28 responses to “Cassie’s Journey – April 27th”
Thinking of you and missing you at school, Cassie!
This journey is so complex and we surely lift her medical team into God’s care too. Cassie, you are a “gifted” soul and we believe in you!
You all are often on my heart! So happy to read that Cassie is able to communicate! Thanking God and the staff for Cassie’s healing so far!
Much love to all of you 🥰😂
What good news that Cassie continues to improve! How marvelous that she could listen to the sermon at St Marks.! Do know that the Presbyterian Church was offering prayers for her again this morning too. May this be a very good week for Cassie and her family.
Kurt and Cassie…please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Keep making strides!❤️🙏
Keep fighting Cassie! Love you with all my heart ❤️
Sweet Ohlrich family – we are praying for a good week ahead. Please know that you have many prayer warriors praying on your behalf. May you feel God’s presence! ♥️🙏
The Adolph Family keeps you all in our thoughts and prayers. 🙏
I also had compartment syndrome in my right leg about 10 years ago due to a blood clot. I know what all is involved with that and it is not fun. I continue to pray for Cassie and her vascular system that blood flow would continue to her foot and that she will have good pulses and good muscle function. We are praying for her complete healing. 🙏
That’s great progress! Keep working hard Cassie! You have so so many praying for you!!
Glad she was able to join us for worship this morning! Can’t wait until you’re all with us in person again. That will be a big celebration!
You are in our thoughts and prayers as you continue on your healing journey.
Cassie, continuing to pray for strength and comfort for you and your family.
Praying for continued strength, healing, and hope for Cassie and family! We appreciate the updates.
Praying for continued strength and healing for Cassie.
Will keep you and your family in our prayers. 🙏
We continue to keep you all in our prayers and think about you often throughout the day! We pray for continued strength, patience, endurance, and complete healing through this journey with many better days and years ahead! Cassie your resilience is amazing! Keep fighting! We are all rooting for you! 🩷🩷🩷
Praying every day brings a new victory. May the Holy Spirit comfort you and refresh you. I am so happy at the progress you have made. You & God & your medical team are doing a great work. Praying you get stronger & healthier w/each day. ❤️🎚Judi Collinsworth Jones
Perpetual prayers & support for Cassie & her family❣️ 🙏🏻 ✝️
So happy to hear that you had 4 hours of breathing on your own! Very encouraging progress in weaning off the ventilator! Praise God and gratitude to your caregivers. We love you Cassie!
Slow and steady wins the race my friend! You are resilient and have already come so far in your recovery. Dont get discouraged…focus on the little wins that will all continue to add up to a full recovery. I am praying daily and Madeline is keeping a watchful eye over you. Like everything in life you have put your mind to and accomplished…you’ve got this!! Love you. 😘
I’m sure it feels like Cassie is taking baby steps in her recovery, but they’re all steps forward! Being able to communicate is huge – I can’t begin to imagine her silenced! 🙂 I think of her and all of the family daily, praying her progress continues. She’s in prayers through St. Andrews Church, as well.
Cassie we are so happy for your progress and look forward to the daily updates. You are getting stronger everyday. Thousands of people are praying for a complete recovery. We are thankful for each positive step forward you are making! Keep your eyes on the prize! You have touched so many lives and are so loved. 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
You’ve got this Cassie. One day at a time you’ve continued to make progress. We continue to pray for your full recovery. Where there’s a will there’s a way. We love you Cassie.
Kurt and Cassie
That is great progress! Keep it up! So happy that you have such a great medical team to help you and a great family to support you. We think of you often. Tom & Susan
Your NWOCCG family has been following your progress and praying for a complete recovery. We love you Cassie and sending positive energy and prayers for your recovery.
Prayers continue to surround all of you🙏
Continuing to pray for miracles for you Cassie! And prayers for strength and peace for all the family!
Our prayers continue for Cassie and all her family! Charlie & Peggy