feliz cumpleaños, Isaac

From early on, we had a fuzzy picture of this ... "And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him -- a threefold cord is not quickly broken."

And then the threefold cord became fivefold...

Isaac, you strive to show grace and peace to your siblings. 

Your love and care for them is evident.  For this, we give thanks. 

Over the past 17 years 

you have heard and read these words ... "Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not your mother's teaching..."  

Whether it be your earnest pursuit to excel in your studies and in athletics or your desire to grow in your relationship with God and others, we have been thrilled to be a part of what our Heavenly Father is doing in your life.

"The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;

he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.

Let your father and mother be glad..."

This will continue to be our prayer for you... 

"My son, eat honey, for it is good, and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.  Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ISAAC!