Prayer Wheel

We wanted to pass along a Prayer Wheel that a group of ladies from our church made. It covers the entire time that we will be in Dallas, with specific prayer requests for times throughout the days we will be away. The biggest prayer right now is that the weather holds up for our flights out. There is supposed to be a major ice/rain/sleet/typical Buffalo December day happening right as we are flying out. We could swap our flights out for a mere $1200.00, which we felt was reasonable :-)!!! However, we know that God has and is continuing to work all things together in His perfect timing. Everything else has come together so well and we know that this will all work out, too. And, as a bonus, Silas will get to try out his ultra sweet snow suit!

As always, we appreciate all of the prayers and support that we have received along this journey. We could not have made it through this time without each of you upholding us in prayer. We seek your continued intercession come Tuesday morning, as we dread the moments apart from Silas. However, we are confident that God's peace will sustain us throughout that time.

We hope to post an update Tuesday evening while standing on the other side of the surgery. Although recovery will be daunting, we will be thrilled to have that piece behind us!!

PRAYERS FOR SILAS
HEIDI AND J.L.

Dear Friends of Silas:
Below is a prayer wheel to help the Millers as they embark on their journey. Although they are traveling into the unknown which can be daunting, scary and nerve-wracking, Heidi and J.L. have the peace and comfort of knowing God and trusting in Him. Please support them by praying during the following time frames. Dallas may be far, but not far enough to escape the power of prayer. Together our Church community can bring comfort to Heidi and J.L., Silas and
their family during this period of their lives.

The Days before departure for Dallas
Silas to be healthy. Complete peace for Heidi and J.L.
Strength to get through all pre-testing.
December 2

TRAVEL: Flight departs@ 4pm
Safe and smooth travel without delays to Dallas. There are Pre-op appointments that are scheduled to begin 9 hours after landing in Dallas. Silas needs to feel well and stay
content during flight. Pray for a good nights rest before a busy next day.
December 3

PRE-OP
Strength to make it through 10 hours of back to back appointments and testing. Traveling mercies as they navigate in and around Dallas to various hospitals and offices. Pray for
Silas during his in-depth Cat Scan which requires fasting and sedation. Peaceful rest
for Heidi and J.L. and family.
December 4

SURGERY
6am Prayers for: Silas during his fasting. Safe trip to the hospital.
7:30 Strength for Heidi and J.L. as they hand over Silas to operating
room staff.
8:00 Pray for the Peace that only God can give to surround the family for
the 5 hours that Silas is in the operating room
Pray that the surgery goes safely and smoothly
Pray for the Doctor. Pray for wisdom as he operates
12:30 Pray for Silas in the recovery room
Pray for Heidi and J.L. to have inner courage as they see Silas in the
recovery room knowing they can not hold or comfort him
2:00 Pray for Silas in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Pray that he will
be free from infection and any post-op complications.
December 5,6

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Pray for Silas’ quick recovery in the PICU. Pray for a quick return to his normal eating,
smiling and snuggling self. Pray that Silas will have limited discomfort and swelling
December 7 – 10
Pray that Silas is healthy and well enough to be discharged. Pray for Heidi and J.L. as
they transition into full time care for Silas at their hotel room. Pray for good rest,
continued recovery without complications.
December 11

TRAVEL
Arrive home @ 7 pm
No delays or cancellations with the flight. Pray for Silas’ comfort during travel.
Pray for them to be surrounded by healthy people on the airplane.
December 12 -
Pray for Silas to be feeling well as they celebrate their first family Christmas.
Pray for Silas to stay free of illness as he continues to recover.
Pray for Silas and family as every 6 months the doctors check his progress. He will
undergo hospitalization locally and will need sedation.

Blessings!

J.L., Heidi and Silas