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

Update

Catherine had a visit with the doctor yesterday and surprisingly her weight has remained stable since we left Seattle! I expected it to drop with this illness she has and with her not eating much at all. He was happy with the progress we made in Seattle and wants to see her in a month.

Today was the first day Catherine did not have an elevated temperature, but she is still fussy and tired and not herself. It seems like she had a rash on her face and neck and then on her trunk. She seemed to eat a little more than yesterday, but we're talking about maybe 15 pieces of popcorn for the whole day. I hope this passes soon. I have to keep reminding myself that she WILL eat again. I just feel terrible that she feels bad and that it could be because she's hungry. I feel much better at night after I give her a full tube feeding and she gets some nourishment for the night.

Thanks for your prayers and support! I will update again as things change. God Bless!

Comments

Jessica RN BSN said…
You are doing amazing keep up the great work! Give her a big hug for me! I will be in Hocking Hills this weekend right near you guys!
Patience said…
If you don't mind me asking; why popcorn? I would have though it wasn't very calorie dense but maybe there's another reason?