Ricki was eating a S'more watching her favorite show, Downton Abby when her brother, Nathan, saw out of the corner of his eye that she had arched her back, and was experiencing convulsions. After helping her through a 5 minute seizure, Nathan ran next door to grab his uncle, an ex-police officer, to help Ricki. Uncle Shane called 911, and put her on her side. After just a few minutes another seizure started, and ended about 2-3 minutes later. The paramedics arrived, and Ricki didn't start responding to them until about halfway to Logan Regional Medical Center. Ricki's parent's were on their way home from Rexburg, where they were helping take care of funeral arrangements for Ricki's grandfather. Ricki was surrounded by friends and family while she was waiting for tests to be done. Her parents got there just in time to go with her to get a CT-scan where they found two golf-ball sized tumors in the frontal lobe of her brain, and one in her shoulder near her left collar bone. Shortly after finding this out, Ricki was life-flighted to Primary Childrens Hospital, and really enjoyed the ride, she talked on the phone with her mom, and was greeted by friends and family by the time she touched down. About an hour after arriving, and bunch of poking, prodding, and questions by many kind doctors, Ricki was admitted into the ICU at around 4:30 am.
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ReplyDeleteToday I feel so lucky to be the Mother of Ricki Nicole! In the past few days I have felt so blessed and inspired by her valiant and cheerful spirit. I wanted to share an example of her sweet spirit. Ricki had flown in the helicopter to Primary children's Hospital and Rick and I drove down to meet her. Just as we pulled into the parking lot I received a text letting me know she was having another seizure. I hurried into the ER to be with her. When I arrived by her side she was starting to come to but was unable to speak...she looked into my eyes, wrinkled her little nose and smiled...In the midst of her challenge she was smiling. As I was looking at the pictures I was amazed that in most all of the pictures this weekend she is smiling. Ricki, you are amazing! I Love you sweetie!