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 14

Catherine had another good eating day today. Her weight remained the same at 10.8kg from Monday, which means we can keep the same schedule that we are doing and not go up on tube feeds. Today I wasn't as meticulous about recording every single bite, but here is a run down of what she ate: bacon, she actually ate some small pieces today, scrambled eggs, cinnamon waffle with almond butter, licks of fruit smoothie, sesame dessert, toast with cheese, veggie sticks, corn puffs, popcorn, Kix cereal, vanilla icing, 1/4 of a girl scout cookie, 1/3 single serving package of graham cracker bunnies, and tastes of milk on her pacifier.

And she's swallowing all of this. For the most part none of it ends up on her bib. And we're starting to hear a lot more "crunches" when she eats those crunchy foods. She's using her teeth more instead of moving them around with her tongue and letting them dissolve. She's in a good mood most of the day and she definitely appears to have more energy than last week. So she's well on her way to being tube free one day. How long it takes will be up to Catherine. As she maintains her weight and gains, we can further cut tube feedings. She doesn't drink anything at this point and doesn't take any wet foods besides a few tastes, so that will be the next step for her, to begin drinking. I am hoping that some thirst, watching us drink and finding the right cup and/or straw will encourage her to begin drinking as well.

Last day tomorrow in Seattle. We will be busy with our last appointments, cleaning up our room and doing laundry and going to bed early for our flight Friday morning. I may not have time to update the blog, but I will update when we get home for sure! Thanks again for your prayers and support! She did it!

Comments

Becky Prestidge said…
wow ... incredible Nicole