I Am Special

Last night's FHE was taken from a story in the Friend, titled, "I am Special".  After reading the story, I had everyone write down what makes them special.  

Evelyn:  I am smart, excited, happy, nice, helpful, responsible, funny, a good friend, creative, kind to animals.  I am myself.

Jason:  I am special because I am brave, smart, fast, grateful, nice, helpful, friendly, a great explorer, playful, kind, responsible.

Ryan:  I am special because I am creative, smart, adventurous, kind, good at reading, good at school, unique.

Max:  I am special because I'm a good swimmer, good at reading books, good with technology, good at building legos, cooking.  I have a nice dog and I'm helpful.

Debbie:  I am special because I have a beautiful family, I pray and try to follow Jesus Christ.  I am loving, caring, like to serve others, listen to people, a good friend, good with kids, like to make people feel special, courteous and smile and people I don't know.  I like to be positive, I can see the good in others, I consider other people's perspectives and feelings.  I am adventurous.  

Tony:  I am special because I have a talent to fix mechanical devices, I have a beautiful, wonderful wife, I have 4 wonderful kids who are healthy, smart and brave.  I have a good job with people who value my talents.  I have a wonderful house in a good school district.  I am special because I have good health and live close to care facilities to get help when needed.  I have a good dog that loves to be with us.

Afterwards we all added that we are special because we are children of God.  

Then we played Apples to Apples Junior and Jason was laughing hard and getting so excited.  Then he got so mad when he wasn't picked and thought for sure he would be picked on the last round.  He ran down the stairs (which he would normally never do unless someone was with him).  Tony talked to him and he came back.  Such big feelings!