Day at the Primary Children's Hospital

Last Thursday started out crazy...in Salt Lake they had freezing rain and in Logan it was snowing.  We made it safely through the canyon and made it to our first appointment which were hearing tests... Ricki had felt like she still had some hearing in her right ear and we were hopeful.   It was an emotional appointment.  We had someone new giving Ricki the tests and the instructions were confusing which added to her frustration. Part way through the test the gal giving Ricki the test stopped to give her a break. We cried together in the hearing booth.  She came back and Ricki finished as quickly as she could. The results were not what we had hoped for... With that finished we took all the items we had brought for the dinner we were providing up to the Ronald McDonald Family Room there at Primary Children's Hospital. We got everything set up for the dinner that night.   It was nice to get our minds off of things.  While there Ricki was able to give one of her poodles to a little girl in a wheel chair.  She was thrilled with her new friend and it brought a smile to Ricki's face.  Besides giving some stuffed animals to the Ronald McDonald house she also donated some  stuffed animals specifically to the neuro trauma unit. Next we were off to Ricki's ear surgeon..another hard appointment. There was just not a lot to be said.Next we finished off her day with the neurologist.  We learned in order to get her drivers permit she has to be on medication and be seizure free for 3 months.   The one thing about being at Primary Children's hospital is the sweet spirit that is there and we come away grateful for the wonderful care Ricki receives. 

Ricki's Friends

The past few surgeries Ricki has been so blessed to be given some special friends that have given her comfort and companionship during her stay at the hospital.  As we have discussed what she would like to do this Christmas she has liked the idea of giving back to others who may need a friend during their hospital stay.  Thursday we will be going to Salt Lake for Hearing Tests and doctors appointments. Since we are going to be down there Ricki will be taking some new friends that we got for her to share with others during our time at primary Children's.  It should make it a fun day.