Consequently, his Mom prepared all of his meals in advance and sent them with him to camp. Each day, Deb would take out another delicious, home-prepared meal and microwave it for him. He still got to eat in the dining hall with the rest of us! Pretty cool! We're so thankful that he got through camp without an episode!
In the Wednesday evening service they served Holy Communion. During the set-up for this special observance, Debbie pulled our two grandchildren close and explained the process to them. Then, when it was time to be served, we were first in line. Debbie took Rylie and I took Coltin.
Coltin and I took the small piece of bread and dipped it into the grape juice. Then, I took him to the altar where we could quietly talk and I could explain why we were doing this. I could tell that he was excited!
After a brief explanation, we were about to eat our pieces of bread when Debbie ran to us and told us not to eat the bread! Rylie had warned her that Coltin might get sick if he ate it (some bread has milk and/or egg in it)! I looked over at the front row where Rylie sat; she was crying out of concern for her brother!
Debbie took the bread from Coltin and told him to go and wash his hands. He was clearly disappointed - as was I. Yet, the love of his sister prevailed. This is not the first time she's protected him from a crisis!
Tracibeth has done an amazing job of training them both to be on guard! Often, he needs to be protected from Grammy and Poppy because we're just not used to the regimen. They've had to rush him to the hospital numerous times when we've taken them out to eat. But with focused care, advance preparation and a vigilant sister - he's OK! Thanks be to God!
Thanks for the picture, Joan Mitchell! :-)
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