Observations: Watching the Girls of 1640 by Donna
Watching the girls run our Campfire Meadow Magic (CMM) event
recently made me remember the first time our troop orchestrated this
event. The girls were just plain
scared! Scared about being in front of
large groups...scared about getting tongue tied...scared about forgetting words
to a song or skit....scared they couldn’t start their fire during the
fire-building demonstration. But now,
watching them years later as young confident women, they know exactly what to
do. They confidently speak to store
managers soliciting supply donations for the event. They excitedly jump up in front of 45 girls,
leaders, and parents and sing their hearts out without even thinking about it. They skillfully teach the girls how to build
one match fires, forgetting that it wasn’t so long ago they themselves had just
learned how. And they’re no longer
afraid!! Susan and I simply let them lead the whole event, and we're there in case there is any blood - which there never has been. Most of the participants don't even know there are adult leaders there. I am very proud of each of
them and I am blessed to have been a part of their growth and achievements.
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