Miracles that are easy to see

Some miracles are very evident and easy to see.  Other miracles require time, patience, and a humble heart to be seen.  Over the past 11 months we have been blessed with both types of miracles. Today has been a sweet experience to watch some of those miracles in the life of Ricki unfold.  Yesterday we came down to Salt Lake and had an enjoyable afternoon but after finishing up her lab work for her surgery she just came unglued. She began crying and couldn't stop.  We texted one of our sons to see if he was available to help Rick give her a priesthood blessing.  He came right away and helped give Ricki a blessing. A sweet peace came over her and she has remained peaceful and calm ever since.  Even when the nurse called to update us from the surgery room she mentioned how calm and peaceful Ricki was this time.  She had been Ricki's nurse two other times and recognized a difference in Ricki.  The surgery went perfect and she responded well to the doctors care.  In post op when we first arrived she was in a lot of pain but once the pain medicine kicked in she was alert,smiling, talking and even wiggling her toes and feet. She has never been like this so quickly after any of the surgeries she has had.  She was moved to her room and was doing well but was getting progressively worse. Her pain was increasing, her face became pale and swollen, and she was sweating and cold to the touch. Ricki's Dr came about that time and was instrumental in getting things turned around. There has been a sweet spirit in her room and she continued to handle the hard things with patience and grace. There have been many praying for her today and we received a day of miracles that were evident and easy to see. I also witnessed a small miracle that has required time,  patience and a humble heart.  The grace Ricki has displayed today was a miracle that has been made manifest over a period of time as she has learned patience and an inner strength to face the challenges placed before her in her life. Today we have felt so blessed and are grateful for the many miracles and tender mercies in our life.