Ricky's Memorial Bench

After almost two years, Ricky's memorial bench is finally finished. I would like to thank those of you who donated to his memorial fund.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with this little face... Ricky, was an infant born at Saint Mary's, the hospital where I work. He was admitted to our NICU department, where he spent the first seven months of his life. As a result of drug exposure in utero, he suffered severe intestinal problems. Unable to eat any thing by mouth, fed through a tube in his stomach and was on IV fluids all of his life, he resembles the image of a malnourished child. He was loved dearly by everyone in our NICU department, and across the world through his website.

One nurse in particular, and a close friend, Meghan, took on the role of being his foster mother. He was with Meghan for the remaining five months of his life. His death was felt by many, his life touched us even more.

"A Little Life, A Lasting Legacy" is an article written by Meghan and her mom, Sondra Brunsting. It is published in The Journal of Christian Nursing. What an honor.

This bench will be placed on campus at Saint Mary's. "I'm Alive, I'm Alive" is a lullaby played daily for him. The scripture reading is from 1Peter 5:10. To view the pictures closer, just click on each photo.

His legacy continues to touch the lives of many everyday through his website. You can read about Ricky on his website, link located under my favorites. Again, many thanks to those who contributed to his memorial.