Welcome, Theodore!
Our beautiful son, Theodore Andrew Culbreath, was born yesterday morning five weeks early via C-section. He weighed 6 lbs 9 oz and seems strong and feisty, but has a condition called pulmonary hypertension which is potentially dangerous. Last night he was flown to Sacramento for treatment. Unable to locate a priest in time, I baptized him last night in the neo-natal ICU. His mother is recovering well but is naturally worried about her baby. We are told that most of these cases resolve with happy outcomes. Still, if you can spare a prayer or two, we’d be grateful!
January 23, 2012 Posted by Blogmaster | Uncategorized | 10 Comments
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Stony Creek – a tributary of the Sacramento River originating in the Coast Range Mountains – is the lifeblood of rural Glenn County, California (pop. 28,000). In 1910 the waters of Stony Creek opened up the region for settlement by means of a federal water reclamation project. Cheap, irrigated land attracted settlers from all over the country but predominantly from the midwestern states, turning these desolate plains and prairies into productive farms and communities.
I’m a 45 year-old traditional Catholic, a married father of six, and a fourth-generation Californian. In this space you can expect commentary on religion, culture, politics, homesteading, regional issues, and things merely personal. The title of this web log is meant to suggest local priorities – that is to say, a commitment to the good of my family and neighbors who live within a “stone’s throw” of Stony Creek. I can be reached by e-mail at: jeff.culbreath@gmail.com.
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