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This past Christmas was uniquely challenging as his mother, at age 87, underwent a risky procedure that required emergency surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Her fragile state in the ICU left the Baker family unsure how to comfort her, but music became a source of healing and a reminder of Christ\u2019s presence. You can read President Baker\u2019s post on his <em>Reflections<\/em> blog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgefox.edu\/about\/president\/blog\/posts\/2025\/baker-christmas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After his father\u2019s passing, President Robin Baker has been deeply moved by the outpouring of support from the George Fox community. This past Christmas was uniquely challenging as his mother, at age 87, underwent a risky procedure that required emergency surgery. 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