Our Four Year Old Isaac

 How much time has gone by since we welcomed our 8th child into our arms, unexpectedly in 2017. Things have changed and life is full, and we are so blessed to have Isaac in our family to add to the fullness, the laughter and the fun!

Isaac is so full of energy and spends his days running, coloring, learning his letters and numbers and helping with his chores. He's always on the go and also loves to learn, which is quite a fun combination. He loves music and singing and walks around the house with his "guitar" singing "Death Was Arrested," his current favorite song. 

Isaac is spunky and spirited and does not like to be told no. He absolutely thinks he is older than he is and that he can do anything to big boys can do! He climbs and runs everywhere. If you see a blur go by, it's probably Isaac going to the next thing. He keeps us on our toes as moves from one thing to the next very quickly. Right now we're working on focusing and when he really wants to work on a project he does a great job seeing it through! 

Because he wants to be one of the big boys, Isaac is often in their room learning from them, wrestling with them and trying to do what they do. He loves hanging out with his big brothers and they teach him so much as they learn themselves. For the most part Isaac is fearless and will try just about anything (as long as there isn't a dog around!) He loves to explore outside and watches ants and roly-poly's as they work around our yard and driveway. He picks leaves and flowers to bring to his mama to brighten her day. He loves riding toys and going as fast as he can down our driveway. The kids hideout is a shelter for him. He could be outside all day and be perfectly content. 

Currently, Isaac is perfecting his letters and sounds, learning numbers, writing and drawing basics, and enjoying God's creation. He is also learning Scripture and is learning James with the rest of the family. His favorite thing to learn is songs and is always asking to sing hymns and songs we learn in corporate worship. It is such a joy to hear him sing! 

We are so blessed by Isaac in our family. He adds so much life with his gigantic smile and contagious laugh. It's such a joy to watch him grow and we pray for God to do a mighty work in his life. 

Father, we thank You for Isaac and the gift he is to our family! Thank You for such an amazing surprise and a boy who is so full of life. We pray that You will work in his heart and give him a saving faith in Jesus to be reconciled to You that he may bring You glory and live for Your Kingdom. Thank You for all that You have already done in his short life. Thank You for teaching us about Your goodness, grace and love. Thank You for teaching us about laughter and fun in the midst of fullness and chaos. Please continue to grow him and bring him to You. In Jesus Name we ask these things, Amen!