New-born Silas - lungs collapsing

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Please pray for little Silas Todzia, the newborn son of some good friends of mine. He is in the NICU and probably will be for up to a week longer. He is struggling to absorb oxygen and his lungs keep collapsing. After a surgury to help drain the air around his lungs, it didn’t seem to improve so they keep trying new things. They are putting him on stronger pain meds to make him comfortable and putting in a ventilator just in case he relaxes too much. The doctors seem perplexed as to what the problem is.

Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

God bless!
 
Lord God, I lift up to Your loving mercy and compassion Silas. Please touch him with Your mighty healing power so that he may be restored to the best possible health. Bless his doctors and nurses with wisdom, knowledge and skill so that they may figure out what is going wrong ando so that when theyr each out to treat him, they do so with a portion of Your mighty healing power and as instruments of healing here on earth. Bless Silas’ family, especially his parents, who are undoubtedly worried, anxious and in pain because of his condition. Surround them with relatives, loved ones, friends and colleagues who can be a constant source of comfort, support and strength for them during this trying time. Bless Silas with strength so that he will be able to recover adn recuperate. All these I ask in the name of Jesus, our Lord, Savior, Redeemer and Divine Physician, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. AMEN.

St. Michael, pray for them.
 
We are praying for dear little Silas here in my home and for his family. Please keep us updated.
 
**Holy Mother, please intercede for us.
Aid the helpless, strengthen the fearful,
hold the sorrowful, help those sick, in pain or suffering,
comfort those needing peace, console the lonely,
assist the lost or hopeless, guard the unborn,
protect those in danger, guide us from evil,
pray for those who are dying or who have died;
may all who keep your sacred
commemoration experience the might of your assistance.
Amen. **
 
Michael_Forrest said:
Please pray for little Silas Todzia, the newborn son of some good friends of mine. He is in the NICU and probably will be for up to a week longer. He is struggling to absorb oxygen and his lungs keep collapsing. After a surgury to help drain the air around his lungs, it didn’t seem to improve so they keep trying new things. They are putting him on stronger pain meds to make him comfortable and putting in a ventilator just in case he relaxes too much. The doctors seem perplexed as to what the problem is.

Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

God bless!
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How sad. I feel very sorry for the poor little baby. I hope they have had him baptized. I will definitely pray for him right now.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Remember oh most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence I fly unto thee oh Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. Oh Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray and do thou oh Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Saint Raphael the Archangel, you are a patron saint of doctors and against bodily ills. Please pray for this poor newborn baby, Silas. Pray that Silas would be healed of his lung issues if it is God’s holy will. Please also pray for his family that if he does not survive that they would be healed of their deep grief. Amen.

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.
 
This is very tragic and I’m sure deeply painful for his family. I pray that whatever is afflicting him may be healed, that his body may develop with normal health and strength, and that he may be protected from all severe and life-threatening medical problems. I also pray for his family, that they may find strength and perseverance through this trial, placing their faith in God and turning everything over to Him. I also pray for the forgiveness of his family’s sins, and I ask for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Silas’ guardian angel, and St. Philomena, patron saint of babies. God bless. 🙂

Hail Mary
Full of Grace
The Lord is With Thee,
Blessed Art Thou Among Women
And Blessed is the Fruit of the Womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for Us Sinners
Now, and at the Hour of Our Death
Amen.
 
Michael_Forrest said:
Please pray for little Silas Todzia, the newborn son of some good friends of mine. He is in the NICU and probably will be for up to a week longer. He is struggling to absorb oxygen and his lungs keep collapsing. After a surgury to help drain the air around his lungs, it didn’t seem to improve so they keep trying new things. They are putting him on stronger pain meds to make him comfortable and putting in a ventilator just in case he relaxes too much. The doctors seem perplexed as to what the problem is.

Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

God bless!
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LORD, SILAS needs you in a hurry , bring him angels to protect him and comfort him and touch him LORD and let him be healed totally. Lord you created him and you love him. LORD LET THIS CHILD BE PERFECTLY HEALED AND GROW TO BE A GOOD MAN FULL OF LOVE FOR JESUS , A HEARER OF YOUR WORD , Lord I KNOW sILAS SHALL BE HEALED, IN JESUS’S NAME, AMEN. eVERYONE I know this little boy shall be healed, GOD HEARS OUR PRAYERS!, JOHN B.
 
**To you, O LORD, I offer my prayers;
In you, my God, I trust. **
 
Mother Mary, I commend Baby Silas to you. Please intercede for him and make your intentions in this matter come true.

Hail Mary…

Amen.
 
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be
done, on earth as it is in heaven Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil. Amen

Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee
blessed art thou among women and
blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus
Holy Mary mother of God pray for us
sinners now and at the hour of our death
Amen.

Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now ever shall be world without end Amen
 
**To you, O LORD, I offer my prayers for Baby Silas
In you, my God, I trust. **
 
Heavenly Father
Look upon this newborn baby with eyes of mercy.
May your healing hand rest upon him
May your life giving powers flow into every cell of his body
and into the depths of his soul,
cleansing, purifying, restoring him to wholeness
and strength for service in your Kingdom.
Amen.
 
UPDATE:

First - someone asked if Silas has been baptized. Yes, he has.

This is the update from my friend, Kristin (Silas’ aunt):

Update 1

Praise God! Silas is continuing to heal!!!

They are removing the second tube and have decreased the amount of oxygen they’re feeding him to 64% (they had started at 100% meaning that he didn’t have to do any work. We breathe in air that has about 20% oxygen and then do the work to process and absorb it). Silas’ blood gas level shows that as they decrease this percentage his lungs are working and the oxygen is getting into the blood stream appropriately. They will continue decreasing this slowly as he shows his lungs can handle it.

At 11:15am Jonny (Silas’ dad) said that they were decreasing the anesthesia and he would probably be waking up in about an hour… so right around now.

Thank you for all you are doing for this family, they can’t put into words how grateful they are to all of you. Please keep praying!!!

Update 2:

Great day today, Silas is awake.
Jonny (Silas’ dad) said he took the “muffs” off his ears so they could talk to him and he was moving his eyes and his tongue around. They also were able to remove that second tube so his lungs are tube free! His blood gas levels are still good as well.

Jonny and Alicia sound joyful on the phone, and Alicia took her first steps out of the hospital today to go see the kids! Let’s keep praying that Silas (remember, Silas means “From the woods”) fulfills his name by making a full recovery!
 
Oh thank You Lord!!! What great news!!!

Thanks for keeping us updated Michael! My family and I shall continue to pray!
 
Thank you for such a good news up-date !
My continued prayers for little Silas.
 
NEW UPDATE:

From a friend of mine who visited Silas in person:

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I just got back from seeing baby Silas or should I say “Super Silas” a little while ago. He looks amazing! He was awake and looking around at Jonny and Alicia and following their voices. It was a wonderful treat for them as they said this is probably the most alert he has been since right after he was born. He is such a little trooper and even gave the doctors a run for their money when he pulled out his catheter this morning! They had reduced the % of oxygen they are feeding down to as low as 38% right before I got there, but since he woke up from a little nap and likely got excited from seeing his mommy and daddy they had to slightly increase it back up to 44% or so. However this is still a huge improvement as he was still in the 60’s last night. He is slowly working his way down to hopefully not needing any additional oxygen.

Jonny and Alicia are extremely grateful for all of the love and prayers they have received so please keep them coming, and please pray for a full recovery. Alicia is still staying at the hospital for which they think they will likely still be there for some of the week.

Silas is such a handsome little peanut I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say I can’t wait to hold him (once Jonny and Alicia of course get their fair share 😉 ).

Thanks from Jonny & Alicia
 
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Holy Mother, please intercede for us.
Aid the helpless, strengthen the fearful,
hold the sorrowful, help those sick, in pain or suffering,
comfort those needing peace, console the lonely,
assist the lost or hopeless, guard the unborn,
protect those in danger, guide us from evil,
pray for those who are dying or who have died;
may all who keep your sacred
commemoration experience the might of your assistance.
Amen. **
 
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