I got a call from Casey (Ricky's mom) yesterday at around 5 telling me that they were at the hospital again and Ricky had been placed on C-PAP to force O2 into his lungs because he was having difficulty breathing. Casey said that once Ricky was on the O2 and C-PAP he perked right up and got his personality back. He had gotten a little cold and for this little guy a little cold is never just little.
Unfortunatley, although Ricky fought valiantly he died this morning at 8:30 a.m.
It is hard to imagine the impact that this tiny little boy had on people but he truly was a miracle. The first time I held him he looked up at me with such wisdom - he took my breath away. I had looked forward to running up to the hospital today to plant myself in the rocking chair next to his crib and hold him. I would have had to wrestle him out of Casey's arms but she respected the compassion and love that Ricky brought out in people and she is a really good sharer. My heart is breaking for Casey and Rick who thought that this was going to be a short hospital stay followed by their much anticipated move to Ohio next Friday. Compared to what Ricky fought off last time he was in the hospital this seemed minor - a blip on the screen. Please pray that God gives Casey and Rick the strength to face the loss of their beloved son over these next few days.
Ricky - that sweet smile could melt anyone's heart!
Richard Essiks 10/6/09 - 2/27/10Thank you all for letting me share Ricky with you.
GNM - ILY!
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