Early Christmas Blessings

Well, this trip to Dr Shelton was a happy one. The tumors in Ricki's left ear have not grown and her hearing remains good! It has been so humbling to hear of the multitudes of loving and kind prayers that have been  said in her behalf ...and they have been mercifully answered. What a sweet blessing and miracle that her hearing has remained the same for a year! It has brought peace knowing that is one hurdle we will not have to deal with anytime soon. Ricki has had much to deal with since she was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 2.  She still suffers from pain, headaches and nausea on an almost daily basis -and that is enough for now.  It suprised me after her Dr.  appointment she seemed down and when I asked what was wrong she started to cry. She was really hoping to find the cause of all her pain and there would be something they could do to fix it.  My heart aches for the lessons of endurance she is having to learn at such a young age. It has been inspiring to me how she works through the reality of how things are for her.  She began looking to her future this weekend and has been trying to understand her talents and begin to make the most with what she has. I am so proud of the young women she is becoming.