Building Faith - Isaiah

Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes is excited to recognize Isaiah for graduating from Appling County High School in May 2021! Throughout school, Isaiah came to enjoy most of his classes, namely math, science, and social studies, but he admits English was not a favorite by any means.

After his high school graduation, Isaiah aims to attend North Georgia Technical College to earn his degree as a veterinary technician, and then transfer to the University of Georgia where he can enroll in vet school. Ultimately, Isaiah wants to open his own practice as a companion vet, serving and caring for common household pets, but he would also be open to working with exotic animals, too.

Isaiah has always loved animals as well as the great outdoors. He grew up in a north Georgia town and spent as much time as possible outside, whether it was foraging, going to the creeks, or anything else in nature.

“Ever since I was little, I always went to the creek, just fishing out there all day long until I caught something,” Isaiah says. “I just liked the small town around me and all the mountains and the scenic views.”

While there aren’t any mountains near our Baxley Campus, Isaiah still enjoys going outside to fish, play sports, and just enjoy the fresh air. But he also realizes he’s grown and matured a lot since coming to the Children’s Home.

“At first, I got here and I was stubborn, I didn’t want anything to do with anybody, I didn’t want to listen, I thought I knew it all,” Isaiah admits. “I actually see things a lot different now.”

One area of his life Isaiah sees differently now is his faith. Isaiah and his family were very involved in their church and were there as often as they could be, but Isaiah used to not care about being there, he would only go to church just to see his friends. Now, he doesn’t feel that way anymore.

“It’s not just something to do anymore, it’s something to look forward to,” Isaiah says. “I’ve just really developed in my mind of what I already knew and built up my faith.”

Pray with us for Isaiah as he leaves high school and goes to college, that he will be a source of joy and light to others as he pursues his passion.

Congratulations on the incredible achievement of graduating high school, Isaiah! We’re excited for you and are proud of you!

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