We are excited to let you know that he's finally here! James Gregory Bailey, Jr. was born July 3rd at 5:37 P.M. He weighed 7 pounds 11.5 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. He and Melanie are both doing well.
We reported to the hospital at 5:00 AM on the 3rd. The doctor induced Melanie and she spent the rest of the day working very hard to bring him into the world. She said this was the hardest labor of any of the 4 kids! I did very little, except pray!
We were so thrilled to have many friends visit us while we were in the hospital! Thanks to Andy and Rhonda Wilson and their boys, Larry and Melissa Mullins, Randy, Kelly and Tori Vaughn, Anthony, Maureen, Jeremy and Jonathon Parker and Chris, Cara, Autumn and Ethan Flanders for helping us celebrate his arrival. Thanks also to our parents Larry and Charlene Heil and Jim and Sonya Bailey for their presence and tremendous support. We also thank Jeff and Brenda Holland for blessing us with the use of their home while we were in Abilene.
Jessica Grace, Faith and Hope love their little brother! They have been a great help to us. We have had to remind them more than once that while we appreciate their enthusiasm and love, we are his parents! :)
Thanks you all for your prayers during the birth and delivery of James. May he grow into a mighty servant of the Lord!
----Greg
