On February 16, 2013, my husband and I heard our midwife speak the most unthinkable words: "I don't think your baby's alive." She was loving and gentle. I was 38 weeks pregnant and immediately our world stopped. The following Monday, on February 18, 2013, after countless tears, hugs, and prayers, we brokenly and bravely showed up at the hospital for our scheduled induction and birth of our baby son who was already at home in the arms of Jesus. It was a full day of uncertainty, love, anxiety, peace, unanswered questions, community, sacrifice, and even joy. The Lord was in our midst and we could feel the presence of angels as we welcomed our stillborn baby into the world. The room fell silent. I felt whole and empty all at the same time.
That was 10 years ago now, and the Lord has been so good to us as we have grieved the death of our sweet baby James. He has given us 3 more babies, and blessed me with strength and joy in blessing other families and coming alongside other Mommas who have endured similar experiences and walked a similar path. All glory to the God of redemption who sees our pain and doesn’t leave us when we are hurting!
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Andrea Withrow | 05/05/2023 | $20.00 | Remembering James. ? We love you, Baileys! | Natalie & Elijah Pleasant | 05/04/2023 | $258.01 | Precious Bailey Family, What a gift it’s been to see The Lords hand of faithfulness in working all things together for good these past 10 years. I’m encouraged to see how The Lord continues to use James’ life in unimaginable ways for His glory. May other families walking this painful road experience the same peace and comfort from our Heavenly Father that you have come to know so deeply. We love you! | Mackenzie Rigney | 05/04/2023 | $103.39 | Love you guys and so proud of how you are letting the Lord use you! | Julie Harper | 05/02/2023 | $103.39 | Tim and Dora, love you both! Steve & Julie | Anonymous Friend | 04/23/2023 | $258.01 | James and Abigail Rucker | 04/21/2023 | $26.08 | We will always thank God for you, baby James. | Maurisa Hughes | 04/15/2023 | $103.39 | Love your sweet family and your desire to bring joyand comfort to others. | Edye Burrell | 04/13/2023 | $51.85 | Cassie Cantrell | 04/13/2023 | $51.85 | Sweet Baby James! You are so missed and so loved. Love you Bailey family ? | Sherri Lange | 04/11/2023 | $50.00 | Much Love from Auntie Sherri | Carol Crocker | 03/24/2023 | $103.39 | Emily Morris | 03/17/2023 | $51.85 | We’ll never forget Baby James | Anonymous Friend | 03/17/2023 | $103.39 | In memory of the nephew I'll meet for the first time in Heaven. | MALISSA EARNHART | 03/17/2023 | $103.39 | Dan & Donna Bailey | 03/12/2023 | $51.85 | With love for James. Nana & Papaw | Becca Redus | 03/11/2023 | $50.00 | Marnie Walker | 03/11/2023 | $26.08 | Jenna Alderson | 03/09/2023 | $10.62 | For the families of babies who were called home too soon. | Dee Lewis | 03/09/2023 | $51.85 | Dora you are such an inspiration. God bless you and your sweet family. |
| Total | $1,578.39 | ||