"Educating America about the dangers of the troubled teen industry"

Chicago, IL, USA
female, age 39
married, 2 children
Speaks: English
Joined Jan 26, 2008

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As a Girl Scout leader and an activist for the rights of children, sometimes I ask myself, "Why am I doing THIS?"  A fellow Girl Scout leader presented the following at a recent leaders meeting...and it answers that question for me.  My hope is that it might be helpful to others as well...

I am not doing this for the easy hours, high pay, parents gratitude, power or prestige.

I want the world for your children and mine, a world where they can share and help to share; a world of love & laughter where they can show compassion.

I want them to look at the stars, a sunrise, a sunset, the work and world of people and feel the beauty inside themselves.

I want to help them learn to finish anthing they start and do it well and guard their worth with a deeper understanding of themselves.

In giving of myself and my time, I reap rewards far beyond what I give.  I receive for my children and future generations, a better world.

I am doing this because I care.  And so, to all of YOU, because you care - THANK YOU.  You may not see it today, but know this YOU make a difference.