It is one of those nights where I shut down the computer then get the urge to blog. Thank you to my computer for being so flexible!
The month of March has been more than busy with celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting. I think I've consumed more cake than should ever be allowed. I have finally got around to vacuuming my apartment, getting kitty litter for my sweet Luna Cat, washing a couple loads of clothes, a small amount of grocery shopping, and an enormous amount of sewing. March = Sacrficies.
Saturday was Annual Meeting and proof that a huge amount of work is paying off. I knew I was getting my 20 year membership numeral guard but boy was I suprised when they announced my name as recipient of the Girl Scout Appreciation Pin. You know how people react when they win the lottery or told they have won a trip to Disney world with all expenses paid? I'm sure mine was right up there in those two categories. Maybe the reactions during the revealing of an Extreme Home Makeover house better fits what I did. I had to cover my mouth to keep all outbursts inside, was crying tears of joy, shaking like a crazy person, and bent over several times to try to contain myself even more. I was so shocked and overwhelmed that I was hungry when I calmed down. Good thing I had breakfast along with some coffee, cake and cookies or I would have passed out! Some people said that I almost had them in tears. I would have cried seeing someone reacting the way I did. I'm still having to pinch myself. A co-worker nominated me and got recommendation letters from others. This award is approved by the board and is nationally recognized in the Girl Scout world. Tons of hugs and congratulations were and still are being given. Thank you to everyone that was involved in the nomination process and/or congratulated me with words and hugs. I know God got me there, I couldn't have done it on my own.
I have been blessed. I get reminded everyday and sometimes in ways that are completely shocking.
~ Manda
