[An article I think we should all read]

Thanks for linking this article. Yes, I think you don't want to view everyone as a suspect. However, I don't think you want to just blindly trust either. It isn't the touching to teach techniques in a group, sports setting that would bother me. (Unless I saw one child being singled out over and over again over a period of time and their skills didn't seem to warrant the attention. Even than, I wouldn't immediately jump to the conclusion that the person is a predator) The singling out and giving more attention to a child apart from the group would worry me more.

[Boy scouts tenderfoot, 1st & 2nd class]

Thanks everyone! One more question I thought of: Does the Scoutmaster need to be a male or can it be a female?

[Boy scouts tenderfoot, 1st & 2nd class]

Help! I am trying to figure out how this works.

 

Also, do I understand this correctly:

You need a scoutmaster? They are present at the meetings do they do anything else? I know the actual meetings themselves are scout led.

 

The scouts go to the scoutmaster with their merit badge ideas and they get a blue card. The scout than has to contact a merit badge counselor and those counselors are listed in a directory with your scouts district?

 

How many boys are in a troop at this level?

 

What else is helpful to know?

 

Thanks!

[Just a funny]

:D Hilarious! Thanks for sharing;)

[Anyone want to see our new library/ Billy shelves?]

Beautiful! Love it.

["The meeting for my dad this morning didn't go so good" *might* be an understatement.]

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Sounds so stressful. I'm sorry.

[Merciful heavens]

How are the waitresses taking it?;) :D Oh the problems we homeschoolers face!

[Awesome Timeline History Schedule/Curriculum]

Yes please! That would be great. Thanks!

[Look what I made]

I like! Very nice.

[Does your husband answer his cell phone?]

Mostly yes, sometimes no.

[Prayers needed for bethanyiez]

:grouphug::grouphug:

[She is gone.]

:grouphug: Sorry about your loss

[Would You Allow Your Child's Teacher to Do a Home Visit?]

If you know the other families and they are agreeing and are o.k. with the visit, than I would consider doing it.

[Would You Allow Your Child's Teacher to Do a Home Visit?]

Is the teacher visiting other families as well?

[Classical Conversations Memory Cards]

Can someone tell me what colors go with what subjects? Thanks

[Why I love my small town]

Nice!

[Do you let your kids win?]

When they are learning a new game, I will teach them how to play, give them tips let them win if it looks like they really could. After they understand how it works, than I still may coach, but I don't try not to win.

[Smoke is coming out of my ears.]

Yikes! The judge bought their story? I would be livid!

[Kids visiting granny funny :)]

So all Granny has to do if she wants a break is give your kids books!:)

[Yay!]

Yay! Something is better than nothing

[Dd's MRI/MRA results]

What a relief! :grouphug::grouphug:

[How often do you get your teeth cleaned?]

Two times a year, no insurance.

[Prayer request for Jean in Newcastle's DD]

Hope you hear something soon. :grouphug:

[Give me your extra strength today.]

:grouphug: At my Mom's funeral, I really felt it was more about the others needing closure. My emotions were put on hold to "entertain" others. I am sure they were there to support me but all the small talk was draining. It certainly didn't help that at the end after all guest had left, the church wanted to give me the two vases and flowers on the altar. The siblings of my mom started making comments about loving to have one of them. :001_huh: Whole day sucked. :grouphug::grouphug: Prayers and hugs has you get through this difficult day.

[I'm having a hard day.]

:grouphug: