Cub Scout Update
Well, Shelby is now, officially, in the Tiger Den. We’ll go get his uniform this weekend.
He was enthralled! They passed out patches, badges & belt loops to the established scouts during the meeting, explaining how they earned each one.
I had to fight down fleeting Hitler Youth feelings from time to time, but, for the most part, let myself get caught up in the excitement and pride that the boys were feeling.
On the way out, I asked Shelby what he thought was the coolest thing about the scouts, from the meeting. He said that it was when they passed out the awards. He said that he felt so happy and proud for the boys who earned those patches. He’s all psyched for earning his own.
There was only one mention of religion during the meeting & that was to say that it was possible to earn a ‘Religious Knot’ badge, but that they should look for a troop in their own church to help them to earn that. And, the only flag waving (and pledge of allegiance saying) was, well, during the opening pledge of allegiance.
Shelby is so excited about this that I know I’ll jump right in and be excited with him.
