Well, we waited all day for the doctor to release Cindy. At 8:15pm, we were told that Cindy couldn't be released because the doctor on duty was not qualified to take out her intravenous catheter. Only the special team of doctors that put it in could take it out and they don't work on weekends unless they're there for an emergency.
So despite everything that the Lord has done, and all the prayers he has answered over the last two weeks, Cindy and I resigned ourselves to the situation, since of course it would be impossible for a member of the special team to be in the hospital at 8:15pm on a Sunday night. Our faith was so weak, we didn't even bother to pray for such a miracle.
But praise be to God, he chose to answer a prayer that we didn't even have the faith to ask - yes, a member of the special team happened to be in the hospital at that time and was able to remove Cindy's catheter before he left at 8:30. Cindy was finally discharged around 10:30pm.
After a tour of downtown Baltimore looking for a 24hr pharmacy to fill Cindy's pain prescription, we arrived at the Scheihings about midnight.
Cindy is in a real bed sleeping and I am about to turn in. What an amazing way to end the 17 day hospital stay.
-Rick
"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen." Eph. 3:20-21
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Dear Rick and Cindy,
ReplyDeleteI am moved beyond words at how amazing God is in meeting the needs of His children. His hand in this trial of yours has truly been evidenced and such a blessing to each one of us. What an amazing God we serve! He knew the desire of your hearts and He provided what was needed so Cindy could be released.
May you both enjoy a much needed time of rest and continued healing at the home of your dear friends. Praise be to our God! His kindness and faithfulness is awesome to behold!
Love & hugs, Debbie
I am so happy that she was finally able to go "home". I'll keep praying for her continued recovery. When do you expect to be back in Georgia?
ReplyDeleteEven in a large reputable hospital, the communications breakdown over a significant detail can be overlooked by the staff - and yet our omniscient God is bigger and His grace is sufficient. How awesome.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers to you.