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Theo pics

Theo’s progress

Little Theodore is making great progress! His breathing rate is down where it needs to be with minimal supplemental oxygen. They are hoping to remove his oxygen tomorrow. Your prayers mean everything. LeXuan was allowed to hold her baby for the first time today.

Saint Theodore

The name Theodore means “gift of God”.  I really like the saint’s bio:

“Saint Theodore was born of a noble family in the East, and enrolled while still a youth in the imperial army. Early in 306 the emperor put forth an edict requiring all Christians to offer sacrifice, and Theodore had just joined the legion and marched with them into Pontus, when he had to choose between apostasy and death. He declared before his commander that he was ready to be cut in pieces and offer up every limb to his Creator, Who had died for him. Wishing to conquer him by gentleness, the commander left him in peace for a while, that he might think over his resolution; but Theodore used his freedom to set on fire the great temple of Isis, and made no secret of this act. Still his judge entreated him to renounce his faith and save his life; but Theodore made the sign of the cross, and answered: ‘As long as I have breath, I will confess the name of Christ.’ After cruel torture, the judge bade him think of the shame to which Christ had brought him. ‘This shame,’ Theodore answered, ‘I and all who invoke His name take with joy.’ He was condemned to be burnt. As the flame rose, a Christian saw his soul rise like a flash of light to heaven.”

Set the great temple of Isis on fire, did he? Not very ecumenical of him. :-)

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!