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Good morning! I have high hopes for today. We will be approaching 48 hours since this all began at around noon today. That means we officially begin day 3. And Silas is holding steady. His pressures have been high but not too high. They have the sedation turned up for now so his brain canContinue reading “Silas Update #6 (June 2)”

Well, the outpouring of love just goes on and on. I love you all so much. I so wish I could personally reply to the hundreds of texts I am getting. But I know you all understand. Thank you. I have heard from people in every single walk of my life and beyond….. church, neighbors,Continue reading “Silas Update #5 (June 1)”

As I said, the first 72 hours after the trauma are critical. Some more swelling is expected. It is inevitable. The doctor just told me they are “supporting Silas as he swells while keeping him as safe as possible.” He is swelling. The pressures are going up. Please pray for safety for Silas and continuedContinue reading “Silas Update #4 (June 1)”

Dear people that love Silas, Thank you from the very bottom of our hearts for loving our sweet boy. Your love and prayers are strengthening all of us. I have read aloud several prayers to Si. He squeezed my hand for more. Please continue to pray. He is stable. All his vitals look really good.Continue reading “Silas Update #3 (June 1)”

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 keepContinue reading “Silas update #2 (June 1)”

Last week our sweet Cheyenne said something so profound. “When people go through hard times they either turn to God or they turn away from Him. There is nothing in the middle.” She is so right. And here we are. Going through a very hard time as a family of 7. Our sweet Silas wasContinue reading “Nothing in the Middle (June 1)”

This week our precious Silas shared his testimony with our church and family and was baptized. Oh what a work the Lord has done. I can’t imagine sharing anything more meaningful…. “Hello. My name is Silas. Most of you know me and as you all know I am here to share my journey to ChristContinue reading ““My Testimony” — by Silas”

We are very structured at our house. And I love that. We have schedules and systems and we thrive on them. Our children have snack times, reading times, meal times and bedtimes. Just to name a few. We have allowances, technology tickets and the simplest of all systems… a dinner bell! I put a lotContinue reading “Best Laid Plans”

The summer before Caleb started 4th grade I got a devastating phone call. His precious teacher, Miss Rosie, was leaving. She was calling to tell me that she would not be his teacher the following year. I was crushed. So was she. I got off the phone and bawled. Mostly because it felt so personal.Continue reading “Coming Alongside”

It’s been a week. And as always, it was exactly what the Lord had for us. Parenting is so so so hard. In all the phases. From newborns not sleeping to teenagers trying to gain independence. Then, your children are adults who still need parents…. although they might not admit that. One of the hardestContinue reading “Absorbing The Blow”