Samuel Lucas Bates arrived today at 10:53 A.M.   He weighed 7 lb even and is 20″ long.  He, of course, is a beautiful boy.  I do have pictures, however, I do not know how to load them on David’s computer.  I will post pictures as soon as I go home.   Thanks to all of you for your prayers.   It was a fast and relatively easy delivery.  Both him and his mother are doing very well.  Daniel, the girls and I are having a good time together, however he misses his mom and dad terribly.  Hopefully, they will be back home tomorrow.  I just wanted to let everyone know he is here and well.  Thanks again for your prayers.  Take care and God bless.