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A week ago, I received a phone call from one of my "Boys". He called to tell me that he was accepted into a local University. Randy is a Senior in High School and one of my Scouts. He was so excited that he was stammering and stuttering as he spoke. Randy is a very bright kid, but has a severe problem with self worth. His family life is quite a chellenge and has taken it's toll on him. He is terribly worried about what people might think of him, because of his Parents deeds. I've known his Parents as long as I've known him. They have their issues. In the same phone conversation, Randy also asked me if I'd be the Speaker at his Eagle Court of Honor. My knees almost buckled. Normally, this Honor is reserved for the boy's Scoutmaster. I am no longer a Scout Leader, but Randy thinks enough of me to bestow that honor upon me. Many years ago, when he was just a youngster, he and I put that one to bed between us. I told him that I knew him, as he stood before me. He was a...
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