The final cut

Eight days after his birth came the day for Theo's bris.  The Mohel performed a very thoughtful and sincere ceremony.  Everyone agreed he did an excellent job.  Theo handled the stress well.  After the ceremony, he  slept most of the day while being held by all the family who had gathered to support him.

Selly and Greg quickly reviewing the ceremony with the Mohel.

Vanessa, Monica, and Julie brought Theo to the Mohel to begin the bris which began with lighting of the candles by the parents.

Then a kiss from all the grandparents.

 Fred holds Theo as the Mohel explains the significance of the bris and leads the grandparents in prayer.   Then Selly and Greg bless Theodore before the final cut.

Wine, iodine, hurricane spray, then filet.  That's a wrap.

By the end of the procedure, his pain had subsided, and he was ready to recover in mom's arms and enjoy the conclusion of the ceremony.  Next post will include some photos from the post-op celebration.