Home again!

We feel so blessed as we see Ricki's amazing recovery. We have felt the strength from the many prayers offered in behalf of Ricki and know she has been blessed.  We were thrilled to come home last night.  The ride home was painful and she had a rough night. But, she was up again this morning trying her best to put a smile on her face. Each day she amazes me with her strength.   It breaks my heart to see the depth of her pain and frustration as she fights the pain and tries to handle it...Some times it hurts so bad she becomes agitated and then later she feels bad for the way she handled the situation. She will apologize and then I see her handle it the next time with the determination to be kinder.  It amazes me that as young as she is she can stand back and analyze her situation and become a better person from it. 

It is so good to be home again!!!!  Ricki's amazing neurosurgeon Dr. Bollo is optomistic that it will be awhile before she has any more surgeries. We are so relieved! 4 surgeries in 11 months has been taxing in many ways and we are all so ready for a break.. She still will have MRI's every 3 months, and Doctor Appointments, but no surgeries in the near future looks pretty good! 

A friend posted a beautiful picture on Facebook recently with the caption "difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations". It has been a difficult road this past year since Ricki was diagnosed with NF2 or Neurofibromatosis type 2.  Through the difficulties we have gained greater testimonies of our Savior Jesus Christ and his love for each one of us.  We have felt such a peace and assurance as we have faced each new challenge.  We have seen our prayers answered many times...sometimes the answer has been what we wanted and other times...(like the time she lost the hearing in her right ear) the answer was not what we wanted. Yet, our prayers have been answered through kind words, acts of kindness, others sharing talks that have given perspective and just what was needed, all giving us assurance that our Heavenly Father had a plan and that all of this was part of Ricki's plan and purpose in life.