Cassidy's oncologist has returned from vacation and checked on Cassidy last week. He decided to hold up the chemo for the time being so to allow more healing on CaCa's leg first. The new and stronger chemo drug that they intend to use may hinder the healing in the leg so they are holding that up for as long as possible until CaCa's leg gets healed more. That means her leg is making good progress that the doctor wish not to interfere. Your prayers are much needed at this crucial time of healing in CaCa's leg and body.
> Pls continue to pray for CaCa's recovery from surgery, for God to knit up the nerves and veins in Cassidy's leg.
> Pls continue to pray for wisdom to the medical team to make the best treatment plan for Cassidy.
> Pls pray for Cassidy's spirit as she expresses her struggles in being stuck where she is. She feels that things are too difficult for her. Pray that God comforts her soul and uplift her spirits.
> Pray for strength in Camen, Andy and Aaron to be able to support and encourage CaCa through this difficult time.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Chemo will start soon
Cassidy was looking good tonight when Dr. Jesse saw her. There was a nice pink glow on her face and that is the best color of her in the last 2+ weeks. Papa Andy also reported that CaCa ate quite a bit of the macaroni Uncle Chester made her and the itchiness she felt around the stitches in her leg. That sounds like the skin around her stitches is healing well. Praise the Lord!!
> Pls continue to pray for good healing in the rest of her leg, especially in the lower leg. Also pray for her to continue build up her appetite.
> Cassidy will be moved back to the 8th floor before her Chemo starts in the next couple of days, pray for a smooth transition from room to room.
> Pray that Cassidy's body remain strong and in good health as she takes another dose of Chemo. And also pray for minimal side effects.
> Pray for Carmen and Andy's health and strength to help Cassidy move and to care for her.
> Pls continue to pray for good healing in the rest of her leg, especially in the lower leg. Also pray for her to continue build up her appetite.
> Cassidy will be moved back to the 8th floor before her Chemo starts in the next couple of days, pray for a smooth transition from room to room.
> Pray that Cassidy's body remain strong and in good health as she takes another dose of Chemo. And also pray for minimal side effects.
> Pray for Carmen and Andy's health and strength to help Cassidy move and to care for her.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Doctor still having hope.
> Dr. Hopyan saw Cassidy's leg yesterday and says it's still stable and they can still wait. Let us continue to pray for God to grant him wisdom to make the right calls at the right times.
> Cassidy is having a Catherer on so she does not have to get up for washroom, but she is extra sensitive to the tube and feels that the tube might not work and she might wet her bed. Pray that she gets used to the sensation and be able to pee and not to hold it in. She's not too willing to drink or eat because she worries that it would make her wet the bed. Pray for her to get used to all the medical devices set up on her and pray for her tummy to work well with her.
> Carmen was having bad headaches yesterday, pray that it was nothing bad and that she remains healthy and strong to care for Cassidy. Also pray for her appetite so that she eats more of the good and healthy food to maintain her strength.
> Remember to pray for Papa Andy that he also stay healthy and strong to care for Cassidy, Carmen, Aaron and also his business and their house.
> Cassidy is having a Catherer on so she does not have to get up for washroom, but she is extra sensitive to the tube and feels that the tube might not work and she might wet her bed. Pray that she gets used to the sensation and be able to pee and not to hold it in. She's not too willing to drink or eat because she worries that it would make her wet the bed. Pray for her to get used to all the medical devices set up on her and pray for her tummy to work well with her.
> Carmen was having bad headaches yesterday, pray that it was nothing bad and that she remains healthy and strong to care for Cassidy. Also pray for her appetite so that she eats more of the good and healthy food to maintain her strength.
> Remember to pray for Papa Andy that he also stay healthy and strong to care for Cassidy, Carmen, Aaron and also his business and their house.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Cassidy is Out of ICU
Hallelujah Praise the Lord! Cassidy has been discharged from ICU around midnight last night. Although there are still many uncertainties and unknown factors and conditions of her leg, at least her body is much stronger than before that she does not need to stay in ICU any longer.
As she was discharged last night, she asked her daddy twice about her leg and daddy was honest with her about her situation, although we are not sure how much she understands, one thing we can be sure of is that she has very strong faith and trust in God. As soon as she hears from daddy about her condition, she asked daddy to pray for her right away. Our heavenly Father is surely please by little Cassidy's faith in Him and how much more shall we learn from our little sister to relinquish all to our Father God in prayers.
> Continue to pray for Cassidy's treatments and recovery ahead.
> Pray that she continue to have strong faith and trust in God that He will carry her through.
> Pray that the medical team sees the guidance from God and decide the best for Cassidy.
> Continue to pray for Carmen and Andy's health and strength to walk on this journey with Cassidy.
As she was discharged last night, she asked her daddy twice about her leg and daddy was honest with her about her situation, although we are not sure how much she understands, one thing we can be sure of is that she has very strong faith and trust in God. As soon as she hears from daddy about her condition, she asked daddy to pray for her right away. Our heavenly Father is surely please by little Cassidy's faith in Him and how much more shall we learn from our little sister to relinquish all to our Father God in prayers.
> Continue to pray for Cassidy's treatments and recovery ahead.
> Pray that she continue to have strong faith and trust in God that He will carry her through.
> Pray that the medical team sees the guidance from God and decide the best for Cassidy.
> Continue to pray for Carmen and Andy's health and strength to walk on this journey with Cassidy.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Doctor still hoping high
Cassidy's surgeon told Mama Carmen that he is striving to hold up surgery until next week to decide how to best treat Cassidy's leg. Cassidy's hemoglobin went further down to 31 late last night and the doctor had to give her more blood product. But praise God that her blood level was gradually climbing back up to the 70's by the time Dr. Jesse left this afternoon around 4pm. And the discharge from her leg wound seems to have reduced. However, Cassidy was having fever this afternoon and had to be given Tylenol, there was still a very slight fever when Dr. Jesse left this afternoon.
> Please continue your prayers for Cassidy's leg wounds to heal and for her lower leg to start working with the rest of her body.
> Pray fervently for God to grant wisdom and insights to doctors so that they can decide on the best treatment for Cassidy.
> Mama Carmen is very worried and was not having much appetite lately, pray that she remains strong and have courage from God to also take good care of herself so that she can provide care for Cassidy who needs mommy very much.
> Dr. Jesse would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been praying for Cassidy and her family these many months. God's love and blessings are so abundantly revealed through your continuous supports and prayers. May God bless all your hearts and your loved ones and may God reward everyone of you with His heavenly blessings and rewards.
On behalf of Cassidy and the rest of the Sheng's family, we thank you for your fervent prayers and all kinds of supports.
> Please continue your prayers for Cassidy's leg wounds to heal and for her lower leg to start working with the rest of her body.
> Pray fervently for God to grant wisdom and insights to doctors so that they can decide on the best treatment for Cassidy.
> Mama Carmen is very worried and was not having much appetite lately, pray that she remains strong and have courage from God to also take good care of herself so that she can provide care for Cassidy who needs mommy very much.
> Dr. Jesse would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been praying for Cassidy and her family these many months. God's love and blessings are so abundantly revealed through your continuous supports and prayers. May God bless all your hearts and your loved ones and may God reward everyone of you with His heavenly blessings and rewards.
On behalf of Cassidy and the rest of the Sheng's family, we thank you for your fervent prayers and all kinds of supports.
Pray for the blood level
SMS from Mama Carmen says Cassidy's hemoglobin level has once again dropped to a very low level at 34. That will make her heart beat extra fast trying to pump the blood that is not there.
> Pray especially for Cassidy's blood level to rise back to safe levels, and her overall recovery and health.
> Continue to pray for doctors to have wisdom to decide for her the best treatment plan.
> Pray on for Mama Carmen and Papa Andy's health and strength as they go through these medical roller coaster with Cassidy.
> Pray especially for Cassidy's blood level to rise back to safe levels, and her overall recovery and health.
> Continue to pray for doctors to have wisdom to decide for her the best treatment plan.
> Pray on for Mama Carmen and Papa Andy's health and strength as they go through these medical roller coaster with Cassidy.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Still having up's and down's
The doctor is still striving to avoid further surgeries on Cassidy. Although some parts of her lower leg is showing function, there are still other areas with dead skins which need to be treated. Leech therapy and blood transfusion was being ordered again yesterday to help the drainage of standing blood and swelling in her lower leg. And we praise God for arranging the room on the 5th floor for Carmen and Andy to stay so that they can be close to Cassidy.
> Continue to pray for Cassidy's body strength to endure all sorts of treatment and a speedy recovery.
> Keep praying for God to knit up new blood vessels, veins and nerves in her lower leg and for the whole leg to function at full capacity.
> Pray fervently for God to grant wisdom to doctor to make best decisions on Cassidy's treatment.
> Pray for health and strength in Carmen and Andy as they go through this difficult time. And pray for God to continue to provide the room for them to stay at the hospital to be close to Cassidy.
> Pray also for Aaron as he will soon come home from camp at the end of week.
> Continue to pray for Cassidy's body strength to endure all sorts of treatment and a speedy recovery.
> Keep praying for God to knit up new blood vessels, veins and nerves in her lower leg and for the whole leg to function at full capacity.
> Pray fervently for God to grant wisdom to doctor to make best decisions on Cassidy's treatment.
> Pray for health and strength in Carmen and Andy as they go through this difficult time. And pray for God to continue to provide the room for them to stay at the hospital to be close to Cassidy.
> Pray also for Aaron as he will soon come home from camp at the end of week.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Good signs are coming.....
Cassidy is still in ICU but her condition is now stable, praise God for doctor and nurses who are like angels treating Cassidy in the ICU.
> The bleeding is controlled in CaCa's leg, her vital signs are good, condition is stabled. Praise God for that and please continue to pray for God will be done on Cassidy.
> The leg seems to be starting to work as "cap filling" is seen when the leg is pressed, that is the change of color when the flesh is pressed down. Continue to pray for a good network of veins and nerves to build up to make CaCa's leg to be fully functional.
> Continue to pray for strength and peace in Carmen and Andy. Gor Gor Aaron is at camp, please also pray for his mind and heart as he will be missing Cassidy away from home. Pray for him to have a safe and fun camp.
> The bleeding is controlled in CaCa's leg, her vital signs are good, condition is stabled. Praise God for that and please continue to pray for God will be done on Cassidy.
> The leg seems to be starting to work as "cap filling" is seen when the leg is pressed, that is the change of color when the flesh is pressed down. Continue to pray for a good network of veins and nerves to build up to make CaCa's leg to be fully functional.
> Continue to pray for strength and peace in Carmen and Andy. Gor Gor Aaron is at camp, please also pray for his mind and heart as he will be missing Cassidy away from home. Pray for him to have a safe and fun camp.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Cassidy in ICU now.....
The last update says that Cassidy was not in stable condition, they have moved her into ICU.
> Please pray earnestly for God's healing on Cassidy.
> Pray also for God's to give strength to Carmen and Andy at this difficult time.
> Please pass on this urgent prayer request to as many as possible to power up the prayer support at this difficult time.
> Please pray earnestly for God's healing on Cassidy.
> Pray also for God's to give strength to Carmen and Andy at this difficult time.
> Please pass on this urgent prayer request to as many as possible to power up the prayer support at this difficult time.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Pray for the leg to work
> Cassidy's lower leg is still not having good outflow, continue to pray for the new leg to start working, and therefore no need for amputation.
> Pray for God's strength onto Carmen & Andy as they are staying by Cassidy's side every moment.
> Pray for doctor's wisdom to do the best for Cassidy.
> Pray for God's strength onto Carmen & Andy as they are staying by Cassidy's side every moment.
> Pray for doctor's wisdom to do the best for Cassidy.
Friday, August 3, 2007
Thank God for the Wiggling Toes
Praise God for : a long 11+hours surgery and it went well.
Praise God for : Cassidy's wiggling toes.
Praise God for : bringing Cassidy through a great big day.
Praise God for : Cassidy's thirstiness after surgery, she's drinking well to help circulation.
Praise God for : a great 19 personel surgical team.
Praise God for : many many many things.....
> Continue to pray for Cassidy's recovery, the coming few days will be the most critical for her new leg to begin functioning.
> Continue to pray for Cassidy's faith in God as she begins to grasp the reality of the outcome of surgery.
> Continue to pray for Carmen, Andy and Aaron's physical and emotional strengths as they provide ever closer care for Cassidy in recovery.
> Continue to pray for the new growth of veins and nerves in the operated leg that sustain healthy functioning and circulation.
> Continue to pray for wisdom from God to medical staff to take best care of Cassidy, and Cassidy to communicate well with every one of her caretakers.
> Continue to pray.....
Praise God for : Cassidy's wiggling toes.
Praise God for : bringing Cassidy through a great big day.
Praise God for : Cassidy's thirstiness after surgery, she's drinking well to help circulation.
Praise God for : a great 19 personel surgical team.
Praise God for : many many many things.....
> Continue to pray for Cassidy's recovery, the coming few days will be the most critical for her new leg to begin functioning.
> Continue to pray for Cassidy's faith in God as she begins to grasp the reality of the outcome of surgery.
> Continue to pray for Carmen, Andy and Aaron's physical and emotional strengths as they provide ever closer care for Cassidy in recovery.
> Continue to pray for the new growth of veins and nerves in the operated leg that sustain healthy functioning and circulation.
> Continue to pray for wisdom from God to medical staff to take best care of Cassidy, and Cassidy to communicate well with every one of her caretakers.
> Continue to pray.....
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Cassidy is in Good Hands - God's Hands
> Cassidy is now in the O.R.. Pray that God will conduct the surgery with His own hands through the hands of the doctors.
> Cassidy's surgery is estimated to be 13 hours long, pray for Carmen, Andy and Aaron's strength and faith during this waiting period.
> Cassidy was still having a little fever when she went in, pray that the fever will not affect her surgery. Also pray that God would restrict any complication and break down any tricks of the devil and that Cassidy will have a successful Rotationplasty procedure.
> Cassidy needs your prayer, the whole Sheng family needs your prayer. Pray also for the well being of the 10 brothers/sisters whom are here at SickKids to support the family, pray that God would speak through us the words of peace and comfort to each other as we all go through this big event with Cassidy.
> Cassidy's surgery is estimated to be 13 hours long, pray for Carmen, Andy and Aaron's strength and faith during this waiting period.
> Cassidy was still having a little fever when she went in, pray that the fever will not affect her surgery. Also pray that God would restrict any complication and break down any tricks of the devil and that Cassidy will have a successful Rotationplasty procedure.
> Cassidy needs your prayer, the whole Sheng family needs your prayer. Pray also for the well being of the 10 brothers/sisters whom are here at SickKids to support the family, pray that God would speak through us the words of peace and comfort to each other as we all go through this big event with Cassidy.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Big Day Tomorrow!
> Cassidy has been admitted to SickKids, ready for surgery for tomorrow @ 8am. Pray for the fever to come down and surgery to go smooth.
> Extra swelling increased complexity to Rotationplasty procedure. Doctor warned about possible amputation of Cassidy's leg. Pray that God preserves her leg and a successful Rotationplasty procedure.
> Carmen worries that indecisiveness in that last few days may contribute to the complexity in surgery, pray that God calms her heart and help them look forward to what is ahead as they prep Cassidy for tomorrow's surgery. Pray that no one focuses on any faults by anyone but trust in God for His plans and timing.
> Extra swelling increased complexity to Rotationplasty procedure. Doctor warned about possible amputation of Cassidy's leg. Pray that God preserves her leg and a successful Rotationplasty procedure.
> Carmen worries that indecisiveness in that last few days may contribute to the complexity in surgery, pray that God calms her heart and help them look forward to what is ahead as they prep Cassidy for tomorrow's surgery. Pray that no one focuses on any faults by anyone but trust in God for His plans and timing.
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