This is off the political footpath but if you could spare a prayer

[peggysue2]

My nearly, brand new grand daughter is undergoing heart surgery tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. The procedure is to repair a congenital heart defect, basically two holes in her heart.

I announced her entrance into the world back at the end of May, a 2-pound preemie who has been through crisis after crisis, stunning her physicians and giving her parents mega anxiety. Not to mention her Nan (that would be me).

Cassandra came into the world a little over 2 pounds. She now weighs in a 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Still tiny but fierce.

The heart surgery is the big challenge. Once she scrambles over this hurdle, her doctors will begin therapies to strengthen her lung capacity and then she gets to go home. Which means my son and his wife can return to a semi-normal life and routine.

So, any prayers you have sitting around looking for a destination? I'd ask you to whisper them in the direction of the Nemours Pediatric hospital in Wilmington, DE., under the name of Baby Cassandra, referred to on her floor as the Miracle Baby.

Thanks in advance!

[leftieNanner]

1. Sending prayers

To Baby Cassandra.

[Freedomofspeech]

2. Sending prayers to your family...

Please keep us updated on her surgery. Love and peace to your family.

[hlthe2b]

3. All my thoughts and healing wishes go out to you!

[SheltieLover]

4. Healing vibes to Cassandra & All! 💗💗💗

Please keep us posted!

[RestoreAmerica2020]

5. My prayers are with your family and precious baby...

Paz

[malaise]

6. Sending good vibes and hugs

All the best sweet Cassandra

[hamsterjill]

7. My prayers are on their way.

I pray for this precious little one, her family, and for the doctors and nurses who will be undertaking her care. May she have a successful procedure, a speedy recovery and may she thrive each day.

[Joinfortmill]

8. Said a prayer for your precious one.

[cayugafalls]

9. Prayers sent.

She is the miracle baby.

[iluvtennis]

10. Sent a prayer up for baby Cassandra. nt

[sheshe2]

11. To Cassandra and all that love her.

Beautiful name, a long name that she will grow into. Love and hugs to you all, peggysue.

[stillcool]

12. I've got some in my back pocket...

I'll be whispering away for you and yours

[Tanuki]

13. Praying for the skilled and dedicated medical team to bring Cassandra

to rosy good health! Strength and healing to this precious little one and all those whose love and care have brought her safely to this point. May she have a happy and healthy future!
(To paraphrase a favorite hymn: through many dangers, toils, and snares she has already come; t'was grace that brought her safe thus far, and grace will lead her home!)

[niyad]

14. (((((((((Peggysue))))))))) Healing vibes for precious Cassandra, and vibes for strength and

courage for all her loving family.

Please keep us posted. Your DU family is here for you.

[backtoblue]

15. Saying a prayer for baby Cassandra and your family

[Karadeniz]

16. Baby, baby!❤ Keep being the miracle baby! Everyone's rooting for you, special girl!❤

[flibbitygiblets]

17. for you and Cassandra, dear PeggySue

[Dem2theMax]

18. Prayers going up! 🙏

Praying that surgery is perfect, so perfect that very soon baby Cassandra will be home with Mom and Dad.

And hugs to all of you.

[ChazII]

19. Prayers for you, your grand daughter, her parents and her doctors. n/t

[Lonestarblue]

20. Every good wish for baby Cassandra headed your way.

What a little fighter! She’s amazing. Take care and stay strong.

[sarge43]

21. Dear Cassandra, please be well.

Good thoughts and vibes for your mother, father and your Nan.

[peggysue2]

22. Thanks everyone for that wonderful response

Just got off the phone with my daughter-in-law who is trying desperately to keep it together. Her two sons (previous marriage) started remote school today just to add madness to the mayhem. But she was really delighted to hear that the prayer/blessing machine was up and running for Cassandra. In addition to DU, I have friends in Memphis and a very dear friend in New Jersey who have contacted their own prayer groups on Cassie's behalf.

The Universe is going to be very noisy tonight with a gazillion whispers of love and support.

Thank you once again.

[wnylib]

77. Adding my prayers into the mix and a note of hope, too.

My mother was a preemie not much bigger than Cassandra. She was born in 1922, at home before her mother could get to a hospital, in the middle of a Buffalo winter. My mother's aunt was present and wrapped the tiny babe in a cloth table napkin, placed her in a bread basket, and put the basket on the open door of the kitchen oven until an ambulance arrived.

There was some heart valve damage to my mother and they did not have the advanced medical techniques then that we have today. But she survived (obviously or I wouldn't be here today). She not only survived, but lived to be 90 years old, and to see her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

So please take heart and hope from that example. All babies are different, but with good medical care, prayers, and a baby's tough fighting instinct, they can eventually thrive.

Blessings to your family, Cassandra, and the medical team.

[qwlauren35]

23. Whisper, whisper...

hope, hope.

Sent to little Cassandra. Hoping for a normal life as of tomorrow afternoon.

[Nevilledog]

24. Positive and healing thoughts for your whole family.

[pazzyanne]

25. Prayers sent for healing for Cassandra,

and for her parents and her Nan !

[Hekate]

26. We do this here. Bless your little granddaughter...

...and your whole family.

[barbtries]

27. will be thinking of the miracle girl

and you tomorrow, and sending well wishes your way.

Looking forward to your update!

[Stuart G]

28. Sending Prayers.

[Sienna86]

29. My prayers

May she heal quickly and go home to her loving family.

[brer cat]

30. Sending prayers for Cassandra, you and all of your family.

I hope you have good news to share with us soon.

[Tribalceltic]

31. lighting a candle for her

And sending healing energy, but to her and to you ! Stay Strong!

[redwitch]

32. Of course!

I will keep Cassandra in my prayers. Blessings to all of your family, so hard when the tiny ones struggle!

[bluestarone]

33. Sending bigtime prayers

For this little girl!!! and couple angel wings to boot!!

[irisblue]

34. Prayers and best hopes

[lillypaddle]

35. Prayers for Cassandra

and her loving family. Fight, fight, fight, little baby girl - you can do this!

[Alliepoo]

36. Sending every good thought

And a bajillion healing vibes to sweet baby Cassandra! Wishing you, PeggySue, and your family, peace.

[LiberalBrooke]

37. Sending prayers for a successful surgery and recovery. My heart goes out to all of you.

[secondwind]

38. Aww, I will most certainly have Cassandra in my pocket tomorrow, and look forward to

some good news later in the day.....

[murielm99]

39. Sending prayers.

[fierywoman]

40. Miracle Baby Cassandra, blessings be to you!!!

[trof]

41. Absolutely

[warmfeet]

42. I am an atheist, but I

will send my best wishes!

Best wishes Cassandra!



My baby brother died of a congenital heart defect in 1964.

Medical science has come a long way since then.

[marble falls]

43. G*d loves us all. Even those of us who do not deserve it. He certainly has a hand on your grandbaby.

[StarfishSaver]

44. Just said a prayer for Baby Cassandra

and for strength for you and your family.

[TygrBright]

45. I will pray. Thank you for asking. I have special reason to pray for this. There will be help. n/t

[OneGrassRoot]

46. So many prayers for Baby Cassandra and all of you...

[MoonRiver]

47. So many prayers for that tiny precious baby!

I'll ask angels to head her way!

[Dem_in_Nebr.]

48. Of course, I Have a bunch of prayers to spare.

Sending them all for your family and your Grandbaby!!

[Botany]

49. Dear Nan

May Cassandra be in your lap as you read some Dr. Suess to her in the winter of
2022 as a gentle snow falls outside. The world has big plans for the two of you.

[mfcorey1]

50. Prayers for Grace and Mercy.

[dawn5651]

51. healing thoughts for baby cassandra the miracle baby.

[MontanaMama]

52. Universe, please see baby Cassandra

through her surgery to health and vitality. ❤️

[Illumination]

53. Please keep up informed of Cassandra's progress. She's got lots of love & support going

for her! Maybe that's why she's the "Miracle Baby". Sending prayers to you & yours...

[ancianita]

54. Wishing Baby Cassandra all the best! And the family!

[LAS14]

55. I'm glad you could reach out to DU! nt

[TheBlackAdder]

56. Sending Positive Energy ⚡️ Both Your Way and Her Way!

[Evolve Dammit]

57. Healing thoughts Baby Cassandra. Hope you will live a long, healthy life. Best wishes to all family

[calimary]

58. Awwwww... sweet little thing!

Sending lots of green leafy health-and-healing vibes your way - for her, AND for you also, peggysue2!

Virtual

[gademocrat7]

59. Sending prayers

and hugs for Baby Cassandra and the family. We are with you.

[KT2000]

60. Vibes and hugs

heading to Wilmington, DE Nemours Pediatric Hospital for Baby Cassandra and all the other kids facing a challenge!

[highnooner]

61. Been There, Done That

My first post ever here.

I was born with a hole in my heart and was known as a blue baby. In 1964, I was one of the first people to have open heart surgery to cover the hole in a heart that was the size of a 50 cent piece. Within a week, I was an active kid who could run, play, and enjoy life to the fullest.

Your kid will be the same soon. Best wishes and prayers.

[demosincebirth]

62. prayers for you, her and the medical team.

[PatrickforO]

63. I lit a candle for Cassandra.

May her surgery be successful, and may she soon be home with her parents and her Nan.

[Cha]

64. 💗💗💗Of Course, Peggysue.. Thank you for letting us know.

[Sugarcoated]

65. I will hold her in the light

tonight, every night

[Maraya1969]

66. I see her flying through this with ease. But I'm sending warm thoughts just because

.

[sprinkleeninow]

67. Nothing is impossible with God, The Divine Physician and Healer of Body, Soul, Spirit.

"Lord, have mercy according to Your Great Mercies. You Who lovest Mankind and Womankind. We pray for the Handmaiden of God, Cassie. For success in her repair and complete healing and restoration for this little one of Yours. We bless and glorify Your Holy Name. Amen and Amen."

[majdrfrtim]

68. Prayers from out here in California!

I work in a children's hospital and have seen, close-up, the wonders accomplished by my medical colleagues.

Blessings upon all those who will be working on your precious little one, Peggy Sue.

[peacebuzzard]

69. prayers from the woods and hills of East Tennessee

many prayers for the little angel...
sweet child. fierce soul...
a special little one in every way.
take care, peggysue in Wilmington.

Please keep this board posted with news about Cassandra.

[demtenjeep]

70. done

so very sorry

[crickets]

71. All the love and strength in the world to Baby Cassandra.

[dlk]

72. Of course, I've walked in your shoes

My middle son was born with a congenital heart defect and I remember how difficult that time in his life was for all of us. I will send extra prayers your way for your grand daughter and your family. Please keep us posted with her progress

[Meowmee]

73. Prayers for Cassandra and all of you💕🙏🏻

[Heartstrings]

74. Healing vibes sent to Cassandra

and your entire family....

[electric_blue68]

75. *****Healing Vibes***** sent to baby Cassandra...

Safe, Successful Surgery and Recovery!

from a waaay long ago former preemie

[oasis]

76. Praying for the best outcome.

[wendyb-NC]

78. My prayers are for more miracles

on this precious baby girl, Cassandra. I am sending prayers for her parents and you. It's time to go home, and get on with life at home with their baby girl, who is getting stronger and healing every day.

[Demovictory9]

79. Sending good vibes

[Vdizzle]

80. Positive energy and thought directed to Cassandra.

Done!

Wish you all the good fortune that can be mustered.

[TreasonousBastard]

81. Done.

[Bettie]

82. Good wishes for the tiny girl

I hope she comes through it all well and has a long life.

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

83. Of course you and she have my prayers.

[blogslut]

84. The doctors and nurses that care for preemies really are the best of the best

My good thoughts are with her and her parents and you.

[Wicked Blue]

85. May the Goddess watch over Cassandra

and keep her safe.
May Cassandra heal and be healthy and well.

so mote it be

[Lucinda]

86. ❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️

[Spazito]

87. Thinking of Cassandra and sending only positive....

thoughts and vibes to her and all involved in her surgery.

Sending a big hug to you and your loved ones during this stressful time as well.

[spanone]

88. ....

[Fla Dem]

89. Hopefully you'll soon be hearing some encouraging news about Cassandra's surgery.

Sending healing thought through the universe to your Dear Cassandra.

[Demsrule86]

90. Sending prayers. My son was born with a ventral septum defect and today is perfectly healthy.

[SayItLoud]

91. Sending prayers and positive energy to you all. Peace and love.

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

92. All the best to her...

[Danmel]

93. Sending prayers for healing for precious Cassandra

[llashram]

94. as a nominal person

of faith in a creator, I offered up a prayer for your granddaughter, her parents and you.

[FailureToCommunicate]

95. One of our premie twins needed this operation. I'm not saying not to worry, but the doctors...

assured us they do this routinely, it was a common procedure for them, even in the tiny tiny hearts of premies.

It all went fine, and they are healthy, hulking twenty somethings now.

So, you can at least not have extra worries about this.

But, we'll send prayers Cassie's way none the less.

[The Mouth]

96. Prayers and good vibes

Hoping for the best!

[polmaven]

97. Prayers being sent!