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boys. They were at a critical point in their lives. I

could remember my own teenage years and the
good leaders I had. I could also think of a few that

left us on our own to make our way the best we

could. I hoped I could be the kind of leader these
boys needed and do for them what my good leaders

did for me.

*****
It took the rest of the week to get the stamp of

approval from the scout committee and the parents,

but by the following Sunday, I was officially the

scoutmaster for our troop.
As I walked out of church that Sunday, I took

a deep breath. I knew I was taking on a big

assignment, but little did I know the impact it
would have on me and how much it would change

my life.

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