Silas had a pretty good night last night. He was heavily sedated and temporarily paralyzed. His support team monitored him closely and had to give medications to help with his pressures. But overall he did well with no big scares.
Today, he is no longer paralyzed but heavily sedated. His blood pressure is a little lower than they would like. They tried a medication to help with that but his body did not like it so they took him off of it. They are trying a different medication now.
Dr. Savage is just staying the course. She still feels good about things. They hope to slowly take him off of sedation after he rests for a few days. Then we will be able to see where he is neurologically.
Please pray that Si’s body responds better to his new blood pressure medication. Pray that he continues to rest peacefully. Pray that his skull heals. Pray that his brain has not and will not be injured.
Please pray for our whole family. For peace and comfort. For Ryan and I. For Si’s siblings- Caleb, Cheyenne, Collin and Alexa. For his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
If you have not had a chance to read about how Silas came to know and love the Lord, scroll on down below the updates and read his testimony. There are thousands of people reading these updates and praying for Silas. What a blessing and an encouragement. For those of you who have not ever had the privilege of meeting him, you can scroll on down even more and read “Sweet Silas”. I posted that on February 26. His 14th birthday.
Thank you all! Your prayers are strengthening all of us!
Sunshine Soldier 
Continuing to pray! I know Silas from Bible Quizzing. Thank you so much for the specific prayer requests. It is very helpful. I am also praying for your fellow believers at Crossway as they minister to you all and as they fill in for you all.
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His testimony is truly a blessing. Your family is precious and we are continuing to pray for your sweet boy and all of the other children as they process everything that has happened.
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Good Morning ☀️
Sharing with you my go-to scripture that soothes my soul during the stormy days of life. Love to you all. When you’re talking to Silas, remind him his school momma loves him & is praying for him all day every day!
Psalm 46[a]
For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth.[b] A song.
1 God is our refuge(A) and strength,(B)
an ever-present(C) help(D) in trouble.(E)
2 Therefore we will not fear,(F) though the earth give way(G)
and the mountains fall(H) into the heart of the sea,(I)
3 though its waters roar(J) and foam(K)
and the mountains quake(L) with their surging.[c]
4 There is a river(M) whose streams(N) make glad the city of God,(O)
the holy place where the Most High(P) dwells.(Q)
5 God is within her,(R) she will not fall;(S)
God will help(T) her at break of day.
6 Nations(U) are in uproar,(V) kingdoms(W) fall;
he lifts his voice,(X) the earth melts.(Y)
7 The Lord Almighty(Z) is with us;(AA)
the God of Jacob(AB) is our fortress.(AC)
8 Come and see what the Lord has done,(AD)
the desolations(AE) he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars(AF) cease
to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow(AG) and shatters the spear;
he burns the shields[d] with fire.(AH)
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;(AI)
I will be exalted(AJ) among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
11 The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob(AK) is our fortress.
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I love your sweet boy and am constantly praying for him and your family! Gwen is praying too! Send him our love, and let us know if you need anything!
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This is Jennifer, your cousin, I’m am thinking of Silas and your family every second of the day and praying very hard. I love y’all. Your strength and faith are truly inspiring! ❤️
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Oh sweet Cindy! I saw Andrea’s Facebook post about Silas and have been reading through his progress. I am so sorry that happened and we will be praying for healing and for wisdom for the doctors that are caring for Silas! Praying for rest and peace for your whole family!! Love you Cindy!!
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