Sunshine Soldier

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.

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 to do anything else tonight.

Please pray for a restful night for Silas. Pray that his ICP stays low and that all the vitals remain steady. Pray for wisdom for his doctors as they determine next steps. Pray that he is restored to full health.

Silas is a disciple of Jesus Christ. His eternity is secure. He is safely in the Father’s hands. If you have not read his testimony, scroll on down under the updates. You will be blessed.

Silas has had an extremely uneventful day. His ICP has been good but it has been really good for the last couple of hours. So, they will take him down for a CT scan shortly.

Please pray for a successful CT scan. Pray that his ICP does not go up too much. Pray for good results. Pray that the blood clot is dissipating. Pray for wisdom for the doctors on next steps. Pray that Si’s heart is comforted.

As always, if you have not had a chance to read Si’s testimony, scroll on down.

Silas is still holding steady. The team hopes to get a CT scan today. Based on those results, they will decide if the clot needs neurological intervention. If it does they would do an Embolectomy. Basically, use a catheter to pull it out. Obviously, as with every medical procedure, there are risks.

Please pray that his ICP goes down and stays down. Please pray for a successful CT scan. Please pray that the clot has dissolved. Please pray that the team will have wisdom on next steps.

Silas belongs to the Lord. If you have not had a chance to read his testimony, please scroll on down.

Silas is holding steady. His ICP is lower this morning, anywhere from 4 to 15, but mostly under 10. The vent is down to 40. His fever is 100.6 All good news.

Please pray for a good day today. A day with progress. Please pray that his ICP stays under 10 and that his pneumonia goes away.

Please pray for our other children. Caleb, Cheyenne, Collin and Alexa. They are doing well overall. They are getting lots of love from family and friends. Chey said she was at the park by our house yesterday and someone on the tennis court yelled to her and said “Our family is praying for you!” She said, “I didn’t know whether to say thank you or I don’t know you so I just said thank you.” 🥰 Our children are seeing and feeling God’s provision continually.

Please pray for our family and neighbors and friends that are caring for our other children. I know it’s so much on them.

Please pray for Ryan and I. For peace and endurance.

Silas has given his life to the Lord. Completely. If you have not read his testimony, please scroll on down. You will be blessed.

Phew. Another good report. Silas is holding steady. His ICP is still 12-14. His oxygen levels are good. They were able to lower the ventilator from 85% to 65%. He is stable and resting comfortably.

He does have a fever of 101. That has happened on and off. It’s either part of the storming or due to pneumonia or a little of both. The team is watching it but not overly concerned. It is to be expected.

Please pray for rest for all of us. Pray that Silas remains stable and that his ICP and fever go down. Please pray for continued strength for all of us. Please pray for a full recovery for Silas. Please pray for all those who love him. Pray that many come to faith through his life and testimony. If God is impacting this many people through 1 precious sedated boy, imagine what he could do through each of us.

Silas is a disciple of Jesus Christ. If you have not had a chance to read his testimony, scroll on down below the updates. You will be blessed.

Silas is still holding steady. We have nothing new to report which is good. He is still at around 14 for his ICP so we can’t do the CT scan yet.

All noise/stimulation drives the ICP up. So, Ryan and I are heading home in an effort to let him rest. We will go back in the morning.

Please pray for the ICP to come down and for the clots to dissipate. Pray that he will tolerate a CT scan tonight and get good results. Pray for rest and healing. Pray for comfort.

Also, especially since we are not at the hospital, no news is good news.

Silas knows and loves and serves the Lord. If you have not read his testimony, scroll on down under the updates.

Silas is good. His vitals look good. His ICP has stayed around 13-15 (still well below 20). While that is good it’s not good enough to tolerate a CT scan right now. So that is on hold.

Please pray that his ICP will get to and stay under 10. Please pray for strength and courage and comfort for all of us.

Silas has such a beautiful testimony. Scroll down under the updates to read it. I have read it countless times in the last 5 days and what joy it brings to my heart!

Si’s ICP is good. The team feels good about sending him for a CT scan. So that will happen shortly.

Please pray that his ICP stays down, especially during the scan. Please pray that the scan comes back with good results. Please pray that Si’s heart is encouraged.

Oh what a work the Lord is doing! Si’s testimony is being spread far and wide. If you have not had a chance to read it, scroll on down. It’s under the updates.

Silas has had the bronchoscopy and is settled. They were able to clear most of the mucus. They may have to do it again in a few hours. They are waiting to make sure his pressure stays down before doing a CT scan. He is now on 100% ventilation when had been at 40%. They have turned the sedation way back up and added another kind.

Please pray that the pneumonia clears up and his ICP stays down.

The team is making it clear again and again that the prognosis is good but we are still on the roller coaster and we will be for awhile. Please pray for endurance.

If you have not already, be sure and scroll down to read Si’s Testimony! You will be blessed by it!