Washing Feet: An Example of Service or Something More?

Jesus Washing Peter's Feet by Ford Madox Brown 1852-6 So, during supper, fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power and that he had come from God and was returning to God, he rose from supper and took off his outer garments. He took a towel and tied around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and dry them with the towel around his waist. - John 13:2-5 Today, in 2024 A.D., we don't give much thought to these few sentences. The impact of the activity of Jesus is lost on us because a) We wear shoes everywhere. Many of us even have "inside shoes" and "outside shoes". b) The Church's liturgy (as popularly practiced) often misses or lessens the importance of this event (pro tip: it's not simply Jesus giving and example of serving others). Contrary to what we see in the movies, the roads in the time of Jesus weren't all covered in perfectly placed cobblestones or silky, fine dust. If r

Day 7

Not too much to report today. Catherine had a better day at her therapy appointments now that she and Karen are getting to know each other better and Karen is learning how to relate to her. Catherine mouthed the peanut butter cracker and ate small pieces of popcorn during both sessions. Her intake is not any better, but not any worse and Karen says it's actually better than most kids at this point, which is usually nothing. She says that everything is going normally and that it will take more time to see an increase in intake. She also mentioned the possibility of using an appetite stimulant. Periactin is actually an antihistamine with a side effect of increasing the appetite. We will wait to see what she does over the weekend to decide whether to use it or not. She lost a tenth of a kilogram in weight which is a few ounces, so that's good also.

Later this afternoon after her nap she seemed really tired. She and Daniel played in the playroom in the RM House and then she just laid in my lap, not interested in food at all. She would smile a little if we played with her, but she just seemed really wiped out. So I decided to give her half of her only tube feed at 5:30 instead of just all water and she perked up and is giggling and playing happily. I will try to offer her some more food before bed and giving the rest of that tube feed.

Thank you all for your prayers, please continue to pray for success for Catherine!

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