Our buddy Doug Renner's wife Cassie needs your prayers

[Vegas69]

Cassie is in the hospital in bad shape and needs your prayers. Great people and your help is very much appreciated.

[CRCRFT78]

Sorry to hear that, I will keep her in my prayers.

[Tom.A]

Very sorry to hear this news and Doug's wife and family will be in my prayers.

[Spiffav8]

Cassie is in the hospital in bad shape and needs your prayers. Great people and your help is very much appreciated.

Cassie, Doug. Laurie and I are here to assist you in anyway you need.
702-610-3388. 24/7

[Flash68]

Just saw Doug's text... his family is in our prayers here. We hope all is well and she comes out of this okay.

[70rs]

Keeping you both in my thoughts.

[intocarss]

Prayers sent

[skatinjay27]

his family is in our prayers here. We hope all is well and she comes out of this okay.
like wise ... im hoping everything turns out ok.

[Greg from Aus]

I'm not religious, but my thoughts are with you. I hope she gets well soon.

Greg

[pokey64]

They are in my prayers.

[awr68]

Doug, your family is in our prayers!

[Track Junky]

Your in my prayers, God Bless.

[Flash68]

Cassie made it thru a tough surgery. She is awake now and being treated for her pain.... but so far so good. Keep them in your thoughts and give this family a holiday gift of health and safety.

[awr68]

Thats great news!!

[Ron in SoCal]

Thats great news!!

x2! Thx for postiing Todd.

Wow just saw this. Dougie I hope all is as good as can be expected! I'll tell a story or two about you at the dinner table and make sure the whole family says a prayer for you guys tonight...:yes:

[Ricochet]

Glad she made it through surgery! Thoughts & prayers are with you and your family in your time of need.

[Stuart Adams]

Cassie made it thru a tough surgery. She is awake now and being treated for her pain.... but so far so good. Keep them in your thoughts and give this family a holiday gift of health and safety.

That's great news. Thanks for the update. I wish her a speedy recovery.

[camcojb]

that is VERY good news. :thumbsup:

[aany001]

our prayers are with you!

[Rybar]

My thoughts and prayers are with Cassie and the Renner family right now.

[67zo6Camaro]

Doug, sending prayers and hope for her quick recovery your way.

[Richio1]

Praying for a speedy recovery

[intocarss]

Hope she gets well quick!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

WOW! I didn't see this until just now! I'm glad she's in "recovery"! I'd call Doug but he is most likely very busy with the kids - XMAS - and this!

[Autokraft]

Prayers sent

[214Chevy]

Prayer heals all. Pray and GOD hears all.

[Musclerodz]

glad to here things are looking better. thoughts and prayers will be with you

[98ssnova]

Prayer sent hope the Wifey gets better.

[Bill Howell]

I just talked with Doug. While Cassie has a long road to recovery, she is awake and talking to the children on this Christmas eve. I told Doug this is a time that you really put into prospective what is important in life and that just having her here for Christmas was the best present any of them would have this year.
He was certainly tired and worried but in good spirits, all things considered.
Keep that family in your prayers, and remember to always be thankful for every day you have with your loved ones.

[James OLC]

Doug and Cassie - you're in our thoughts and prayers this weekend.

[waynieZ]

I just saw this and I'm glad Cassie is doing better. My family and I will keep all of you in our prayers.

[phillym5]

Just saw this.... Glad she made it through surgery.... I have no idea what happened... but she is in my thoughts!!:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Brother Doug,

Matthew 11


12 From the time of John the Baptizer until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful people have been seizing it.

[89 RS]

Doug, I will keep your wife and family in my thoughts and prayers.

[Track Junky]

Glad to hear about the recovery from surgery. Your still in my prayers and best wishes and I hope Cassie has a speedy recovery.

[DriverzInc]

Just heard from Doug and she's made a turn for the better and it looks like she'll be in the hospital for about another week. Our family will be praying for you and your family buddy.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

So glad to here things are better

[cmraman]

Sorry to hear about your wife Doug. You guys are in my thoughts. I hope that things are better soon.

[96z28ss]

Hope everything is good with the family. Hoping recovery is quick.

[DFRESH]

My sincere thanks to all of you. I am home tonight now with the kids. A quick update, we thought she had stomach flu which lasted a week with no improvement and we were sent to ER on Friday. They were backlogged and it took about 5 hours to finally get her into X-Rays. They found that her lower intestines were twisted badly and causing an obstruction. Along with this was a torn or punctured area that had been leaking all the bad stuff. A fairly large area of her intestines were very infected, along with other parts of her. This is late Friday evening that the surgeon tells me this, and then tells me that she may not pull through due to the infection and damage it had caused. Heart stopping to go in for flu and end up thinking she may not make it out of hospital. The surgery lasted about 6 hours or so, and he felt it went very well. Found out later that this is the hospitals best surgeon--he was, up until about 6 months ago, operating on our soldiers in Afgahnastan, where he was the head trama surgeon for a period of about 2 years. He said this was like putting on a bandade compared to what he has seen. Anyways, miracle 1. Her fever broke completely today and her pulse is down to normal. We had our first pretty good conversation today. They are still pumping her stomach to keep it clean, but she may be able to come off of that tomorrow. If you could pray for her, we need her stomach and intestines to "Wake up" and start working the way they should. That will give us the green light to pull a lot of the equipment that has been helping her, but also makes it hard for her, and stop using it. I think it's tough for her to think about this incision they made--it is over a foot long from the middle of her chest to her belly button. I am just greatful she is alive and improving. I am very greatful for the outpouring of support from you all as well. I was able to finally read all of the comments to her tonight from my phone. She was visably touched, as was I. Thanks for all of this--it's amazing what becomes important in a time like this--and I do so appreciate all of you that commented and texted. I am still running on adrenelene, but am starting to hit the wall. I am home with kids tonight having just left Cassie as she dozed off. Thanks again for the prayers and well wishes--it really did encourage us tonight. Hope you guys had a great time with your fam's today. I'll post an update in the next couple of days. They are saying a week in the hospital from today as long as everything goes well, then about 6 weeks down time from there to recover. We appreciate you all and thank you again.

Doug

[Track Junky]

Doug, Cassie is in our prayers and God Bless you and your family. Glad to hear she made it through the surgery portion of this ordeal. Stay strong brother!!

[56pickup]

Cassie is in our prayers Doug! Glad to hear that she made it through sugury ok!

[Musclerodz]

great news. we will keep her in our prayers for a speedy recovery.

[Sieg]

Glad to hear it Doug. We have a kid with Crones, way to familiar with GI tract issues. Best wishes towards a speedy and complete recovery. :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Hope all's well Doug!

[cmraman]

My sincere thanks to all of you. I am home tonight now with the kids. A quick update, we thought she had stomach flu which lasted a week with no improvement and we were sent to ER on Friday. They were backlogged and it took about 5 hours to finally get her into X-Rays. They found that her lower intestines were twisted badly and causing an obstruction. Along with this was a torn or punctured area that had been leaking all the bad stuff. A fairly large area of her intestines were very infected, along with other parts of her. This is late Friday evening that the surgeon tells me this, and then tells me that she may not pull through due to the infection and damage it had caused. Heart stopping to go in for flu and end up thinking she may not make it out of hospital. The surgery lasted about 6 hours or so, and he felt it went very well. Found out later that this is the hospitals best surgeon--he was, up until about 6 months ago, operating on our soldiers in Afgahnastan, where he was the head trama surgeon for a period of about 2 years. He said this was like putting on a bandade compared to what he has seen. Anyways, miracle 1. Her fever broke completely today and her pulse is down to normal. We had our first pretty good conversation today. They are still pumping her stomach to keep it clean, but she may be able to come off of that tomorrow. If you could pray for her, we need her stomach and intestines to "Wake up" and start working the way they should. That will give us the green light to pull a lot of the equipment that has been helping her, but also makes it hard for her, and stop using it. I think it's tough for her to think about this incision they made--it is over a foot long from the middle of her chest to her belly button. I am just greatful she is alive and improving. I am very greatful for the outpouring of support from you all as well. I was able to finally read all of the comments to her tonight from my phone. She was visably touched, as was I. Thanks for all of this--it's amazing what becomes important in a time like this--and I do so appreciate all of you that commented and texted. I am still running on adrenelene, but am starting to hit the wall. I am home with kids tonight having just left Cassie as she dozed off. Thanks again for the prayers and well wishes--it really did encourage us tonight. Hope you guys had a great time with your fam's today. I'll post an update in the next couple of days. They are saying a week in the hospital from today as long as everything goes well, then about 6 weeks down time from there to recover. We appreciate you all and thank you again.

Doug

So glad to hear that she is getting better. I pray that this road to recovery continues on this path. You guys are in my thoughts...

[WSSix]

Fantastic news! My thoughts are with you and your family Doug.

[Al Moreno]

That's great news and are prayers are for a speedy recovery.

[GregWeld]

Best news in the entire UNIVERSE!

[coolwelder62]

Amen,Doug.We will keep praying for you and your's.:bow: :bow:

[chr2002ca]

Just logged on for the first time in a while and saw this thread. Doug, glad to hear Cassie is on the road to recovery. My father recently had a very similar problem and surgery and I know what it's like. It wasn't until we got him out of that bed and walking around the hospital floor did his digestive system restart itself. I wish the very best for her continued recovery. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

[sik68]

Thoughts and prayers from here too, Doug. It is great to hear her condition improving.

[Stuart Adams]

Great, great news. Very glad for that. Life is so fragile. Keep us updated.

[Spiffav8]

I am very relieved to hear the news. :woot: Cassie I am very happy that you are still with us. Hey...the fun ain't over yet! Doug, eat right and get some rest. I'm sure this ordeal has taken a lot out of you and you still have a ways to go.

We'll see you at an event in a few months. :thumbsup:

[clill]

Whew...Heres hoping for a speedy recovery. We are all pulling for you.

[waynieZ]

Doug Cassie and the reat of your family will continue to be in my prayers, and I'm glad reading the post to her made her feel a little better. Stay strong and Ill be thinking of all of you.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Doug and Cassie,

Romans 8

31 What then are we to say about these things?
If God is for us, who is against us?

32 He did not even spare His own Son
but offered Him up for us all;
how will He not also with Him grant us everything?

[MaxHarvard]

I'm glad she's doing better!

I hope all works out in the end for the best.

~Eric

[OLDFLM]

More prayers for you and yours Doug! :thumbsup:

[Greg from Aus]

Great to hear Doug. the scar will just be a memory of how lucky you all are to still be together. :thumbsup:

Greg

[Payton King]

Glad everything worked out. I hope she is continuing her road to recovery

[Cris@JCG]

Doug- My prayers have been with you & your family.. I hope Cassie has a quick recovery.. You need anything.. Just a phone call away..

[buickfunnycar.com]

Just saw this Doug...our best to your wife for a full and speedy recovery!

[awr68]

Thanks for the update, Doug! It's great news, she's still in our prayers!

[tones2SS]

(Just logged in after a couple of days away.)
Sorry to hear about Cassie Doug. I will pray for her and your family. Stay strong and I hope/pray for a speedy & full recovery. I am glad to hear that she is doing better!

[youthpastor]

We are praying for you guys Doug-

[Gandalf]

Just saw this thread - wow! Doug - wishing you and your entire family the very best and hoping for a speedy recovery for your wife. An awful set of circumstances and scary for sure but it sounds like she is starting with a strong recovery. Only an hour away - just let me know what you need - just an email/txt/call and I'm there. Anything man. Big prayers for Big D and family.

Gregg

[Ron Fox]

Hang in there and have Faith! Your in my prayers.

[DFRESH]

They took the stomach pump off of her last night and this morning her stomach and related intestines are working well. She starts a clear diet today and looks like she will be coming home tomorrow as long as all goes well. We will have about a 6 week recovery period, but it looks like I have care lined up for her during that time.

Can't tell you how great you all have been---I sincerely do appreciate my extended car guy/gal family. I am very grateful for all of the messages here, the texts, phone calls and prayers you made for Cassie. Even the doc said this was an amazing case the way it all has worked out. Thank you all for your support. I'm not going to lie, this was a tough one, especially since I had to reacquiant myself with the washing machine, fyring pan, vacume cleaner and the almighty toilet brush since the kids are here with me. Gotta go grocery shopping now for blan stuff----can't tell you how happy I am to have to do it. Thank you to all of you again----looking forward to RTTC in March--we will celebrate then at my place with the Taco/Apple Pie party.

Doug

[Gandalf]

That's awesome news Doug!!

You mean you don't normally do all those things? WTH??
Looking forward to celebrating your wife's well-being bro. Keep up the good work.

Continued well wishes for her speedy and full recovery.

Gregg

[GregWeld]

So good to hear Doug!

You go girl! :D


At RTTC - after you get out of the apple pie - remind me to tell you about my 'bout' with a similar surgery!

[Track Junky]

Best wishes to you, Cassie, and your family Doug. Hope all goes well. God Bless.

[Vegas69]

AWESOME:thumbsup:

[Al Moreno]

I knew that gap spray would do MIRACLES! JK Doug, just thought you deserve a little chuckle. Here's for Cassie :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

That's excellent news Doug! Hopefully the healing goes linear and 'Mr Mom' doesn't pop a gasket...:D

[67zo6Camaro]

Ok...then, thanks for the update Doug. All this must be working, so I'm sending more good thoughts and vibes your way again today. Hang in there buddy.

[Spiffav8]

Great update Doug. Obviously that Doctor doesn't know how amazing the :lateral: bunch is. Just ask us...we'll tell ya. ;)

Hey good on you for picking up on all that Cassie normally does. I'm sure it helps keep things in perspective and increases the level of appreciation for all she does on a daily basis. To easy to over look sometimes in the day to day routine. Enjoy the grocery store. lol Yeah I hate that place.

Cassie I am very excited to hear how well you are doing. Honestly, it sounds like a pretty impressive recovery. Stay positive, laugh as much as you can, drink all your milk and eat all your veggies. Looking forward to meeting you sooner than later!

Now....where are those Tacos and that Apple Pie. :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Great news Doug ! Even though its a long recovery being home will make her and the rest of the family feel much better. Glad your feelng better Cassie I'll keep you in my prayers.

[Sieg]

Spectacular! Good luck over the next few weeks. :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Good news Doug! Keep us posted buddy.

[Ricochet]

Great news!! Glad to hear things are looking up!! Truly happy for you and your family!! As mentioned - when things like this happens it really puts life in perspective! Don't take advantage of it! Enjoy and embrace it everyday!! Get well soon, Cassie!

[Tom.A]

Great news!

[CrossRamRich]

Love you guys, prayers from the Bermea family.

[DOOM]

Great news Doug!!! Please keep use posted.....

[WSSix]

Excellent news, Doug. I see a promising new year ahead for you guys.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Doug and Cassie,

That is great news. :thumbsup:

May the LORD's richest and best be yours.

[Rybar]

Awesome news Doug, glad she is getting better. :thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

They took the stomach pump off of her last night and this morning her stomach and related intestines are working well. She starts a clear diet today and looks like she will be coming home tomorrow as long as all goes well. We will have about a 6 week recovery period, but it looks like I have care lined up for her during that time.

Can't tell you how great you all have been---I sincerely do appreciate my extended car guy/gal family. I am very grateful for all of the messages here, the texts, phone calls and prayers you made for Cassie. Even the doc said this was an amazing case the way it all has worked out. Thank you all for your support. I'm not going to lie, this was a tough one, especially since I had to reacquiant myself with the washing machine, fyring pan, vacume cleaner and the almighty toilet brush since the kids are here with me. Gotta go grocery shopping now for blan stuff----can't tell you how happy I am to have to do it. Thank you to all of you again----looking forward to RTTC in March--we will celebrate then at my place with the Taco/Apple Pie party.

DougDoug, God bless you and your wife.I wish I were closer so I could come and cook for you.:thumbsup:

[intocarss]

Glad she is OK :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers:

[Bucketlist2012]

Doug,

You guys are in our Prayers..

I know you sure must be busy.

Give us an update when you can...

[DFRESH]

So, we are doing pretty well thus far. I actually went back into the office today. Cassie's family will be around for the next 4 to 6 weeks for the recovery period to help with the kids. Lots of friends from church and our neighbors have been bringing food, offers of help to do the laundry, etc. Have never had so much food in the fridge at one time--and it's all good stuff. Cassie is doing well and is actually up and moving around--for small periods of time, but doing better than expected. We will go back in for first follow up appointment this coming Monday---blood work--to ensure the infection piece is under control. She is in good spirits considering. Kids are doing well, they are back in school this week since Tuesday, so a little less noise during the day. I wanted to thank you all again for the support and the well wishes. I have lots of phone calls to return, text messages to respond to, and some PM's as well, but wanted to one last time thank all of you for the out pouring---it was a great thing to see in the middle of the night when I couldn't sleep--I would check in here from my phone and felt very blessed and encouraged from the prayers and well wishes---especially in those first couple of days where it was touch and go with her. Thank you all again. We will be busy in this recovery phase, but I hope to check in from time to time as things lossen up and we start to return to a more normal routine. I'm still a go for RTTC in March, so hope to see many of you for the event. Thank you all again very much--I appreciate it more than you know.

Doug

[Sieg]

Great to hear good progress! To it's continuation. :cheers:

[elitecustombody]

Doug, that's good to hear.Wishing fast recovery. God Bless!

[GregWeld]

So good to hear Doug!


I DID NOT text or email or phone.... because I knew what this goat rodeo was going to be like... and figured you'd post if and when time would allow.

[Vegas69]

We are looking forward to seeing you guys in March. Great news buddy.

[Track Junky]

Great news Doug!! :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Doug, that is great to hear. We're very happy for your family. :thumbsup:

Been texting instead of calling, cuz with you guys being on the left coast there's less chance of the rhines getting crossed; per Donna Changstein.

[Spiffav8]

Really good to hear that the recovery is going well and that you have such wonderful support from family, neighbors and friends. It's times like this that really make you appreciate the little things.

We are all wit you my friend!

:theresa:

[Roadbuster]

Just saw this. Yikes! Glad to hear that Cassie is doing well. Best to you all and a speedy recovery!

[chr2002ca]

That's wonderful news Doug. :thumbsup: Kandie and I can't wait to see you and your family at the next RTTC.

[Al Moreno]

That's three thumbs up.... no four :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: