Si’s ICP is pretty high but his blood pressure is also high. That is good in this case because it keeps blood flow in his brain. The team is on it. They are deciding next steps which could include removing the clot. Si had a good night. He rested. We are still right on the roller coaster (I told our doctor yesterday it’s much more like a torture device).
Please pray for the ICP to go down. Pray for wisdom for the team on next steps. Pray for comfort for Si. Pray for peace for all of us.
I look over the last week and I see God’s hand on everything. Every single moment has been under His authority and love. The young moms were over that day swimming with their littles. That tree struck Silas at the same time as Baby Josie was sleeping in a pool float in our backyard. And you know what, God was with both of them. He still is. He is with us in the good and in the hard. That brings me such comfort.
In the moments after I found out about the accident. God was so with us. Ryan was close by and could come right home. My neighbor was out and willingly received my other 4 children until my mom could get there. My mind was filled with scripture. He gave me strength to speak to my children and neighbors, to remind them and myself, that we are trusting God. We prayed together.
God has surrounded us on every side with so much love and support and prayer. From our family, from our church, from our friends, from friends of friends, and on and on. Our hospital team is amazing. They love us. They love Silas. They are praying for us. They are comforting us. They are reading these updates. Please continue to pray for them.
Most importantly, God is being glorified in this. And He will continue to do what is best for His glory and Si’s good. He is working it all together. Moment by moment.
Si’s testimony has literally spread far and wide. Oh what a love this boy has for the Lord and His Word. I cannot wait until the day when I hear him listening to sermons in his bed at night again. And that is certainly our hope. If you have not had a chance to read Si’s testimony, scroll on down. It is under the updates.
Sunshine Soldier 
We are praying for all of you throughout the day each and everyday. I know the Lord has his hand on each of you.
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“One thing we may be sure of, however: For the believer all pain has meaning; all adversity is profitable. There is no question that adversity is difficult. It usually takes us by surprise and seems to strike where we are most vulnerable. To us it often appears completely senseless and irrational, but to God none of it is either senseless or irrational. He has a purpose in every pain He brings or allows in our lives. We can be sure that in some way He intends it for our profit and His glory.” -Jerry Bridges in Trusting God
What encouragement this update has been! Thank you for the picture of sweet Josie.
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Praying for wisdom for the medical teams and supernatural strength and comfort for Silas and your entire family
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