The Sheepfold and the Voice of the Shepherd

Stone sheepfold John 10:22-30 Recently my boys have been spending a great deal of time outside in the area that will soon be transformed into our garden. They spend endless hours digging in the dirt for worms. They then promptly take those worms and throw them to the chickens. It amazes me how even chickens can learn to recognize sounds or voices. My oldest makes this funny high-pitched sound when he comes out of the house and heads toward the coop. The chickens practically fall over themselves running toward the fence or out of the coop when they hear him making his sound. They know there is food to follow! In Sunday's Gospel Jesus tells us that, "My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me." and "I am the gate for the sheep." Today, again, Jesus mentions that His sheep know His voice and follow Him.  In these few verses we learn that Jesus is both gate and shepherd for the sheep. In those days and even today in some places, a sheepfold w

To the Hospital and back again

Catherine enjoyed the weekend away from her other home (Nationwide Children's Hospital) but just couldn't resist going back for a look.

Sunday night her loving parents changed the dressing around her g-tube because the dressing was coming loose and looking pretty worn. After changing it we thought the tube looked like it had come out a bit but there was no fluid etc.

Well, it did work it's way out through the day Monday. A visiting nurse said we needed to go to the ER to have it looked at or replaced.

Catherine was really fussy the whole way there - she knew where we were taking her! And by the time we got to see the doctor the tube had come all the way out.

After consulting with surgery they placed another tube and all is well now. Catherine is back home sleeping, so is mom, and dad is on his way as soon as he hits "publish post." Thanks for all of your prayers and support!

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Barbara said…
Well, that was great that she came right back home!