Update (3/15/2009) 5:30pm

Still waiting to be cleared for release, but that's ok. The extra time gives us the opportunity to join our church service online.
Cindy's staples were removed this afternoon - 61 in total (25 in her back, 36 in her side). Stitches are too many to count and thankfully do not have to be removed. They will dissolve on their own.
The last two tasks to be completed before Cindy can be wheeled out is the removal of her intravenous catheter and prescriptions for her meds. Please pray that there are no hiccups in the hospital's processing of these last two tasks.
-Rick

Update (3/15/2009) 1:30pm

We have received word that Cindy can leave the hospital today - Praise the Lord, another answered prayer!
There is much that has to be processed before Cindy can be released, but the time of her release is not important - the fact that she can leave today is a miracle, especially given where she was in her recovery just a few days ago. As imperfect as it is, the human body, designed and created by God, has an amazing and miraculous capacity to heal.
We know that the Lord rejoices with us as we look back over the last two weeks and consider all that He has done.
-Rick

"The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." Zeph. 3:17