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Box of crayons
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Anonymous user Tue Nov 30, 1999 00:00:00 PST
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0 responses 0 comments We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors; but they have to live in the same box.
— Anonymous

When I first read this, I thought, “Cool! That sounds like my family!”
Just like the crayons in a box, each member of  my family has its color, or attributes. Dad is blue for his stability and wisdom, while my mom is green for her well-being and harmony. My brother is most like purple — a combination of stability and energy. Yellow symbolizes my dog with his joyful spirit. I represent orange because of my creativity and vitality.
My family is like a box of crayons because we need each other to create complete pictures, or memories, and if one of us went missing, we would all feel loose inside our box, or family.
My family teaches me life lessons and values every day, and sets the best examples for my spiritual and moral growth. I can always count on them for support and love whenever I need it most. I treasure my family more than anything and love them with all my heart!

Editor's Note: Alicia is a student at Warren Junior High School. Her award-winning essay was entered in the Creative Expression Contest sponsored by the Kern County Family Week Committee.

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