time flies when you’re having fun

Eighteen years ago this July, (July 6th, 2006 to be exact) Isaac Harris Day came into this world. In some ways if feels like just a few years ago. Life with Isaac as our boy, the middle child of the family has flown by.

This past weekend we celebrated his graduation from high school. And what a party it was. Friends and family came to congratulate him; the joy and love was overwhelming! I can say this without hesitation – I could not be more proud of the young man he is becoming! He’s full of good humor, super smart and best of all – he is kind!

He always gets annoyed with me, because I constantly say to him, “Isaac, I think you’ve grown again!” To which he says, “Mooo-ooom! Stop saying that! I’m not growing”.

But he is!

I’m his mom! I know.

I’ve told a few people this short anecdote, but I thought I’d tell you guys too! Back in the fall, around the end of November, I took Isaac to the pediatrician to change a prescription. They did all the normal things – check your height, weight, blood pressure. At that time his height was 6’1.5″. He had already passed quite a few of his friends, not to mention his dad and his Uncle John who aren’t exactly short.

Over Christmas break Isaac slept. a lot. I didn’t know anyone could sleep as much as he did sometimes. And he complained of his back hurting. I just figured he’d lifted something wrong while he was helping his grandaddy with some yard work.

Well, January rolled around and we went back for a followup at the pediatrician. Same rigamarole – weight, height, blood pressure – and the nurse looked at me and said- “Man, you’re tall!” to which I replied, “Exactly how tall is he?” and she said, “Six foot three and a half!” I was dumbfounded. And also a little happy that I was vindicated!

Isaac grew two inches in basically two months.

And that’s not the only way he is growing. I’ve seen my sweet boy mature : we’ve watched him deal with disappointment, make good choices and really good grades too. He’s becoming an adult, and the best version of himself – and we couldn’t be more proud. But, best of all, our boy loves Jesus. He shows signs of fruit growing in his character – and thats so exciting to watch.

I write that all to say : my heart is full. My gentle giant son, Isaac, has finished his home schooling career and he’s off to college in the fall as a mechanical engineering major. (He’ll be living at home, for now, which is just fine with this mama.) And that is A LOT to celebrate!

Thank you Lord, for your goodness to our family and your love for our boy Isaac!