Cassie had a busy day! She made good progress on fluid offload today, making a noticeable difference in her hands and arms. She was able to tolerate room air for two 1-hour sessions throughout the day. While she became slightly acidotic at the end of both sessions, it was nowhere near the level of acidity that she had yesterday after her room air session.
Cassie had another session with physical therapy that sat her on the side of the bed for 12 minutes today, and worked out her arms and legs. The nurses were able to get her bed to simulate a chair today, which allowed her to sit upright for a few hours throughout the day. Occupational therapy also gave the family some hand and arm exercises that they can continue to do with Cassie to help her regain arm strength and hand dexterity.
Overall Cassie had a very productive day, and that day got even brighter when she had a visit from Pastor Dan. Pastor Dan led her and the family through a brief prayer. Cassie will try and get some good rest tonight as she looks to improve her room air time tomorrow.
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9 responses to “Cassie’s Journey – May 15th”
Cassie, Kurt, Cole, Bri, and Connor, I’m so happy to hear about all of Cassie’s progress these last few days. Cassie, I check on this site every day and pray for you, your strength and recovery, your family, and your medical team. Thank you for updating us daily. Always in my thoughts and prayers, 💛🙏 Sharon.
Cassie, you are working so hard. You are simply amazing. Your heart donor would be so very happy with the way you are fighting for those positive steps each day. I pray you rest well tonight. I place you in the arms of Jesus.
So happy to hear all of the progress made today! Praying for more good days ahead. Stay strong!
So happy to hear this good news! Continued prayers going up from the Turner family.🙏
Great news! Keep on pushing through each day! Great work and progress Cassie❤️🙏🏻
We will surely miss you at our last NWOCCG meeting on Friday. It just isn’t the same without your smile, humor, and wisdom! Hang in there and keep fighting the good fight! The PT and room air reports are great news! Please know you will be in our thoughts as we meet to end the school year. Love and miss you much!
It was so good to see you! Keep fighting Cassie! Praying for continued healing and peace
Though I don’t respond often I read the blog every day and appreciate the updates. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers and I have others adding Cassie to their prayer list.
Continued prayers for a lady that is strong & has a very tight family and friends that are praying everyday for her recovery.🙏