Mrs. Bekkum and Mrs. Sittlow came into our classroom last Wednesday to talk with our class about what it means to be a friend.  Their visual was comparing cotton balls (kind, soft, nice words) to sand paper (scratchy, unkind words).  Which one feels better to you?  At the end of the discussion, Mrs. Bekkum demonstrated how when we say kind words, it’s like throwing a pebble into water- it ripples and spreads joy to others.  When we say unkind words it’s like sprinkling pepper into water- it doesn’t go anywhere.  It sits and builds up hurt feelings and anger.  This was a great lesson and one we will continue to talk about.  All classes were presented with the same lesson as a reminder that we needs to be good to each other always.  What a wonderful thing to be reminded of as we head into the Christmas season.  Jesus wants us to love others as he loves us.