For FHE we talked about how wonderful it is that we are all different. We look different, we talk different, we create different, etc, but with all these differences we are still all children of our Heavenly Father and how important it is that we treat each other the same.
It was a fun family project (glad Whitney could join us) to watch as each girl took to their doll in a different creative direction.
As I sit here thinking about this topic I moved pass the "treat each other the same" and remind myself how each person in my life with their differences serves to bring to me something I am lacking, something that I need. How grateful I am that we're all different in our own little ways, that we can strengthen each other along the way and do for each other what we cannot do for ourselves. My life is richer because of those in it and full of beautiful different colors.
Are we not lucky to be so different? I wouldn't have it any other way.
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I had a discussion with Luci when she was 4 about why some kids were teasing her, that they might not understand that different is okay (she is a VERY quirky kid), etc. She said, Oh no, mom, when mean 'ole Rachel starts teasing me at school, I tell her, "you're just jealous becuase I have a better life than you." That wasn't exactly what I was going for with Luci, but at least she felt comfortable in her differentness, even when teased.
One of my favorite parts about living - the flavors, never the same. How great that you are instilling this pride and tolerance in your girlies.
What a great object lesson for the youngins' and the oldins'!
I'm so happy you posted a picture of the girls, and even happier that you had FHE while Whitney is staying with you. Our house was way too quiet today without her here, so I'm glad she was having fun and learning something with you guys.
It would definitely be boring if we were all the same.
It would be so boring if we were all the same. Lots of Melanie's...I couldn't take it, =).
The girls did such a good job with their craft. I love how Bella's doll has glasses. Too cute.
great activity for a great lesson! love the picture...and megan in her suit.
Natasha's comment made me laugh -- too funny!
This is a great lesson for kids! You are raising some lovely human beings. It is a wonderful thing that we are all so different.
It would be SO boring! I am grateful that I am surrounded by people whose strengths are different from mine. We need each other to have every gift. Great lesson.
This is a great topic for FHE! I love how each doll turned out so different. It is great that we are all so different and yet so alike in many ways too.
I couldn't agree more. I also think it's important for our kids to realize this at a young age. What a great lesson to give.
Hey Amy!
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I too am a photographer so of course I love that element of your blog as well.
Thanks for letting us peek in at your life and share in your joys.
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Sometimes in my life I forget how blessed we are to be different. I find myself always wanting te be like someone else, do what they can do. I was not meant for that, there is a greater plan, thank you for reminding me, it was time I had a reminder!
This is a great lesson for FHE! Especially at the start of a new school year.
I would be insane if everyone was just like me! Yikes!
I am a huge people watcher and love people. I love that each person brings something different to your life, and for me the challenge is to see what that is. I want to know, I want to take what they are offering and better myself.
That is cute, I need to steal that idea
Such a sweet photo. great post. I think it's funny we teach our kids these principles but sometimes forget them ourselves. I have to remind myself sometimes.
Great lesson, esp for the girls. It is a blessing to see others talents and their differences, and I always feel so fortunate when their strengths are different from mine and I get to benefit from that.
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