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Today is Maundy Thursday. The word "maundy" comes from a Latin word meaning "mandate" - to give, to entrust, to order. The term is usually translated as "commandment" from John's account of this Thursday night. According to the gospel, as Jesus and his disciples were eating the final meal together before Jesus' arrest, he washed the feet of his disciples to illustrate humility and the spirit of servanthood. After they finished the meal, as they walked into the night toward Gethsemane, Jesus taught his disciples a "new" commandment -
John 13:34-35:
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, you also ought to love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another".
May we all "remember" today - God's true act of deliverance for us all!
In God's love,
The Stevens' Family*
Jessica is continuing to take her small steps towards recovery. We are currently trying to keep her sitting up in bed more during the day, to try and get her body accustomed to the sitting up position. During the boosters, we prop her up with pillows, and slowly raise the head of the bed. The other day we tried to do this on our own, and she fainted. Dr. Cantu said I probably tried to raise her too fast. Jessica is a very determined person, as you all know. Please pray for her to continue taking these small steps and the strength needed to carry them out! Also, pray for less painful days.
Also, I presented Kerri with her ketamine coma bear that I made for her as she left the hospital yesterday. May God bless you and your family as you travel back home to Pennsylvania to continue your road to recovery.
Also, pray for John who is here getting his boosters this week. May they accomplish what they need to do for him to feel less pain as well.
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Dearest Jessica and Gina, Good morning! It is a beautiful sunny day here in GC, which is a blessing as it has been raining a lot lately. But we needed the rain, and now the trees and shrubs are starting to bud and bloom. Also, the little bunnies are starting to come out! :) I hope it is a good day for you there as well. I am so proud of you, Jess and Gina, for staying strong and determined, and working so hard to make sure the little steps take hold. Gina, I am so glad that you were able to go to Palm Sunday services, and that Jess, you are able to get the boosters you need. I keep you in my prayers and my heart every day. Hang in there! Love always, Angel xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Musical Bed Babes!
ReplyDeleteI think Jessica likes your bed better Sarah Gina! The term "Slow Going"..makes more sense to me today hearing the bed raising story.
Jessica it was so nice having your sister Michelle and your Gramdma Josie and your Dad join us at church here on Marco Island for Maundy Thursday. Pasor Kevin was so delighted to see them as they were to see our church family!
May today be less pain than yesterday and more FUN! I can hear you ladies singing all the way here!
With love and thanks for the closer relationship you have helped me to have with our Dear Lord.
Nancy
Jessica & Gina -
ReplyDeleteAlways thinking of you...following your blog...encouraged by your "small steps" approach and progress. Wishing you both the joy and hope that is Easter!
- Jane
Dear Jessica and Family,
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog and have spent hours reading/crying and marveling at Jessica's strength and journey she has been on. She is such a beautiful girl that deserves her life back. See.. I came across your blog from a friend of mine (Emily) who's finance, Greg is currently in Tampa ready to receive his first Ketamine injection today with Dr. Kirkpatrick... currently as I type this! I know myself and others have been on pins and needles wanting to know the latest updates and Greg's progress. After his initial evaluation Dr. Kirkpatrick suggested that (depending) on how the injections go, he may still benefit from the Ketamine coma study in Monterrey. As I have searched to learn more and understand this horrible disease I have found your blog to be very inspirational and educational on RSD. I just wanted to let you know you now have one more prayer warrior out there. I am praying for Jessica's strength to endure and recover in the days ahead. God is so amazing!! I am glad I stumbled upon your blog... I am looking forward to reading about Jessica's progress.
--Leslie (Michigan)