The doctors just came in. This is what they said..
1. The first 72 hours are critical with a traumatic brain injury. Lots can change. They are in constant watch for swelling and clots and increased bleeding.
2. Since he had the bolt still in his head to monitor pressure they also have to keep the ventilator in. So he will not be able to attempt talking for another day or two.
3. He is much more responsive today. He made good eye contact with both Ryan and I several times and squeezed our hands. He also held my hands hard and pulled them toward himself when he thought I was going to let go.
4. His latest CT scan showed clots and some evolution in the bleeding. They said that is to be expected.
5. The doctors feel good about him but say we are not out of the woods yet.
6. We have been praying over him so much and it is such a comfort to him. Many of you have sent prayers. Continue to and I will read them to him.
Please continue to pray for sweet Silas! Thank you all for loving him so much!!!
Sunshine Soldier 
Sweet Silas! Loving these updates. Praying!!!
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My sweet sweet Silas. I have no words. But I now my head as the Lord knows the groaning our hearts have for you. I will pray unceasing. I love you sweet boy. I love your sweet parents and siblings and my heart hurts BUT I know the Lord. His goodness and care and I know how strong and amazing you are Silas. I look forward to the miracles about to unfold for you and for your testimony of how great the Lord is and your strength and amazing fighting spirit to be on display. I love you so much. Lizzy loves you so much. Praying.
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Silas, we are praying for you and your family. May the Lord strengthen and heal you. May you experience the Lord next to you each moment of everyday! Your prayer warriors are gathering! Stand firm and strong. You are an amazing young man! The Miller family sends love and prayers
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How GREAT is our God! Thanking him for what he has done, is doing now, and will continue to do in healing Silas’s body. We are standing with you my friend!
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Praying constantly for Silas and all you dear ones!
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Praying for complete and total healing for him and comfort and strength for all of you
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You don’t know us but we are standing in agreement for this sweet boy! God has great plans for this young man and we pray this will be used as a testimony of Gods goodness, faithfulness and protection in Jesus name! We declare for this mountain to be moved and God get all the glory! If you need anything we are here for you as sisters and brothers in Christ as a part of the body! Meals, prayers, you name it!
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Known that we are praying for Silas and all of his family! So glad to hear that he is responding! Jesus keep showing out and let it be known that you are our healer!
“God you are the god of the human body . You are the one that sends righteous order . We call a body that is in need of your supernatural healing , we call Silas’s body into Devine order in Jesus mighty name!”
LeAnn, Caden, and Jace Gheen
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Hi Ms Atkinson, I’m Silas’ friend from school, Matthew. I’m really sad for what happened and I just want to say that me and my parents will keep him in our thoughts and prayers and we hope he has a full recovery.
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Silas we are praying for you- you are such a strong, energetic, smart, loving young man – use that strength to rest in the Lord and feel His healing hands. We have seen you pedal hard up the pool hill with your brother behind – power, love, and strength. Keep pedaling Silas!
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May our God, the ultimate healer, continue to help you heal and show the world through you , how marvelous He is! Prayers are with you and the family, Silas!!🤟🏻
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Father God, we humbly kneel before You. We boldly plead for Your healing mercies for Silas. Thank you, thank you for already touching Him with Your compassionate, healing love. Remind Silas and his family You are present with them. Give them all the comfort, grace and hope they need. Strengthen their souls to rest in Your Goodness. Remind Silas that You love him, You’re with him. He is Your beloved child. Drive away fear, calm anxious hearts. We’re going to trust You Father for complete healing for Silas’ body, soul and spirit. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
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I do not know Silas, but my boys were at camp with him. You all have been on my heart since I heard about the accident. I’m praying so hard for your family. I know the Lord will use this for His glory.
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Hi Silas!
I don’t know your family, but a mutual friend, Michelle, shared your story with me so I could pray.
What she didn’t remember at the time was in 2006, my youngest brother, who was 12 at the time, was in an accident and life flighted to UT with a TBI.
I have asked my family to be praying because we understand! I am praying for strength and mercy for you!
By the way, my little brother is now 28, married, has a beautiful little girl and works in my dad’s construction business. He has a very full life.
The prayers of many were answered and carried us through a very trying time. Praying the same for you!
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