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“A Day of Discovery”… according to our trauma doctor that’s what today is. Silas is still doing very well. The focus is still the ICP which is in normal range currently. The team is peeling back meds as they can while still keeping that number at a safe level. Please pray for positive discoveries today.Continue reading “Silas Update #44 (June 8, 11:40 am)”

Oh friends…. God is so good. Silas woke up a little again this morning. He moved quite a bit. He squeezed the doctor’s hand hard. He gave a thumbs up. His vitals look great. His ICP is low. 7-9 (remember that number is very important and we want it under 20). They are backing offContinue reading “Silas Update #43 (June 8, 9:45 am)”

When Dr. Savage came into the room our nurses were so excited and said, “Silas tried to wake up!” Her response: “Of course he did! He’s fine!” And that’s how we are ending this roller coaster/torture device of a day. Dr. Savage is very encouraged and encouraging. She still thinks Si will be just fine.Continue reading “Silas Update #42 (June 7, 7 pm)”

Um. So, Silas just tried to wake up. It’s not really time for that yet but he had other ideas. He opened his eyes a bit, moved his head and shoulders and squeezed our hands. Just to be clear, sedation was not lowered. He was coming out on his own. He is back resting comfortablyContinue reading “Silas Update #41 (June 7, 5:37 pm)”

The storm has passed. Thank you so so so much for praying. His blood pressure is now good. And his heart rate actually went up. The team was surprised by that. Also, his ICP is good. To God be all the glory and honor and praise. Please pray for healing for Silas. Pray for comfortContinue reading “Silas Update #40 (June 7, 4:32 pm)”

Please pray now. Si’s BP will not come down. They are trying another med but they are very concerned because his heart rate is already so low.

Silas is definitely not having his best ICU day. His blood pressure is through the roof. The team is working on getting that under control. His ICP is high but not nearly as high as this morning. The team has decided not to remove the clot for now. The risk is just too high. WeContinue reading “Silas Update #38 (June 7, 2 pm)”

Well, Silas has the flu. And still pneumonia. The team does not seem overly concerned about either. His ICP is still extremely high but there is a plan. So, we are resting in the Lord’s strength. Ours is completely gone. Please pray for complete healing for Silas. Pray for wisdom for his team. Pray forContinue reading “Silas Update #37 (June 7, 10:31 am)”

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 theContinue reading “Silas Update #36 (June 7- 1 week since the accident, 9:25 am)”

Hello all! Hopefully this will be our last update of the day. Silas finished the day steady and strong with a very low ICP, great blood pressure, high oxygen levels, etc. The scan came back with no change. That is good and what we expected. The clots are still there. They are not going toContinue reading “Silas Update #35 (June 6, 9:20 pm)”