Here are some words of affirmation which were shared this week. Our final assignment for the year is to try to put into practice “hearing heart responses.”

Examples of Affirmations

MJ For Melly—"Your excitement and vitality of life is contagious, you encourage others and with just a smile you communicate the pure love of Christ."

MJ for Tim— "It is so humbling to have a brother who cherishes his sisters so much that he will do the little things for us everyday. You value us so much that you are willing to suffer so we don't have to."

Levi for Tim—I am so proud of you for becoming the man you were created to be. You are an encourager, a fierce, trustworthy, reliable man with the heart of a son who is learning the heart of a father. You have stewarded your relationships well. You have remained constant in your dedication to God, and you have adopted His convictions.

Levi for MJ—You were vulnerable, and even when you felt unsteady or unsure of what was happening, you poured out your heart and what the Lord was doing in it, and it has helped to grow not only your classmates, but it has had an impact on all of us.

Laurie For Ryan—You are proactive, you see a problem and go and fix it.

Hannah for Laura-“You are a great example to me of what it means to “push through” and find joy in every circumstance.”

Laura for MJ—"Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong." -Leo Buscaglia

Laurie for Melly -"He knew I needed someone who loves to laugh, someone who cherishes relationships, isn't afraid to be goofy, a fearless leader, and a beautiful women of God."

Melly for Levi— "I respect the man of God that you have become these last two years, I respect the way you love and put others before yourself, I respect your desire and heart for reaching out to boys around you, I respect your willingness to get outside of your comfort zone and do whatever is asked of you in any situation."

Laura for Mel-"You constantly keep me laughing and in a world where laughter can be fake and people can be characters. I love to see you express yourself is in worship, whether you are singing or dancing, you give your whole heart to your audience of One.

Tim to Laura-"Hearing your perspective and your heart to not be taken out of the pain until the Lord was finished doing his work in you definitely taught me a lesson, one that I hope I have courage enough to repeat should the Lord require something similar of me."

Laurie to MJ -”Vulnerability takes strength.”

Tim to Levi - "Whether pulling, pushing, encouraging or exhorting you have been a huge part of the process of me reaching the finish line. I am thankful and have been given an example worthy of following."

Laura to Hannah- “You are a trooper, a warrior and I’m honored to be on your side. The gift you have for words is awesome but it’s the genuine spirit you have behind them that rock peoples hearts and bring truth into their lives.”