tomorrow nite is my last-ever awards ceremony

how many of these have I planned over the years? (sigh). put awards together....red and white mardi gras beads in the bottom of pink plastic mason jar glasses the girls will keep, with their badges on popsicle sticks like a bouquet. and I wrote a little good-bye speech.

Last night I was thinking about the girls in Troop #8044 over the years: Maddie, Jazmine, Kayleigh, Braelyn, Kassie, Brandy, Jessica M., Jessica P., Kayla, Kylie, Lindsay, Breanna, Dominique, Morissa, Nataleigh, Danielle, Nicole, Rayne, Kelsie, Melissa, Mackenzie, Sierra, Cortney, Liberty, Trinity, Emily, Katie, & Morgan.

I have loved watching you girls grow up, become friends, and learn so many things. Since our troop is multi-level, girls that might not have hung out did-Maddie learned a lot, but she taught the older girls things, as well. I appreciate you girls and your families for all the help over the years. I'll always be here if you need me. Princeton has amazing, very active Troops that will welcome you.

Girl Scouts is about so much more than selling cookies. You girls are the future and you will make a difference in the world.

Once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout.