Sandy Supposes....

Guiding Was My Greater Good

PROMPT: Motivational Monday! Comedian Bob Hope, born on this day in 1903, once said," If I have to lay an egg for my country, I'll do it." He was a proud supporter of the U.S. military and would often do comedy shows for troops stationed over seas. When have you "laid an egg" or lent your talents to a greater good, be it writing or life in general?

         Well, it's not as if I've ever donned a cape, or a mask, or leaped tall buildings in a single bound. Come to think of it, I've never travelled the world entertaining soldiers, or anyone for that matter either. My so-called powers are not extraordinary. Have I made sacrifices? Have I acted as a mother hen? Yes. I have taken young girls under my wings and mentored them.

         For many years, I volunteered as a Girl Guide leader. I hosted weekly meetings where we sang, created crafts, studied subjects, danced, learned to cook and bake, built camp fires, hiked, planted trees, cleaned forests ,and more. I also attended campouts, and trekked to other towns. I heard and shared many laughs. The camaraderie was wonderful, and life-affirming.

         I witnessed girls of five blossom into lovely young ladies of seventeen. Several of us Guiders refer to them as "our girls." I still recall their names, and their effervescent personalities. I was not always the teacher. The girls taught me new approaches, and presented me with amazing perspectives.