Semi-regular reminder that our unpaid work can be just as meaningful as our paid work.
The Brownies from Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Troop #20821 completed their Cabin Camper badge last weekend. Initiating this trip and planning it is probably the thing I’m the most proud of doing this year (and I’ve had kind of a doozy of a year). A particularly special moment was after our bedtime story we did some secular vespers. Every girl got to tell us what they liked about themselves. It was so sacred, hearing them share their about themselves, and hearing when their troop sisters affirmed it, “oh yeah, you are so good at art!” These were precious memories made.
I’m intensely humbled by the support of my co-leaders, Tami and Sierra, who brought their enthusiasm for my wild idea and shared their talents to make it better.
Together our girls shared clean up and set up chores, made adorable SWAPS to share with each other, enjoyed a night hike and a cabin pajama party, and got some epic playground time.
Did I go to work tired that Monday? You betcha. Did we do real, meaningful work that weekend? Absolutely.
Full heart, happier spirit.
Elsbeth Magilton 
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