Do you have those students who drive you nutso?  They might be a little too goofy or a bit rude or just plain weird.  You know what I’m talking about, right?  Do you ever feel bad because you find it’s easier to love the “normal” students?  Maybe I’m the only one who feels this way (in which case, you all must think I’m a horrible horrible person right now).  But I found inspiration from an article I read.  A leader in my church, Joseph B. Wirthlin, had this to say about loving and accepting those who are different from us.

“The Lord did not people the earth with a vibrant orchestra of personalities only to value the piccolos of the world.  Every instrument is precious and adds to the complex beauty of the symphony.”

Isn’t that just a gorgeous analogy?  Every personality is important, not just the sweet little accomodating piccolos.  So now when I’m having a difficult time with an obnoxious tuba or snare drum, I’ll just remember that, yes, even they add to the beauty of the world.  In fact, the world would indeed be lacking without those obtrusive little buggers.