As you know, I've fought like hell to get Philip's Eagle Scout application passed off. I feel it has been an uphill battle and no one is going to make it easy. In fact, the board at the church shows there are only 2 Eagle Scouts since 2009!!!!! But much to my surprise, we had a "Board of Review" meeting Sunday evening. I finally got to meet all those men I've been pushing for 2 years. I admit, it was kind of embarrassing because one of them, I was not very nice too.
They interviewed us together, then me, then Philip. Then they talked (5 of them) and then called us in again. They approved him. They said some wonderful things about Philip which made me a very proud Mom. I was overwhelmed with pride and relief that it was finally coming together. So much so I got all teary eyed and just couldn't control myself well. But we made it.
The application will now go back with the approval to the Utah Counsel and then it goes to the National Counsel. After it is reviewed by both and approved (they said it is always approved 99% of the time), we will get a postcard in the mail to go purchase Philip's Eagle badge and pins. They said the effective date will be the date of our meeting which is 9/15/13. They highly recommend we have an Eagle ceremony. At first, Philip wasn't interested but he has changed his mind. I think it is important too. It is a huge milestone that took lots of work to get there. Ryan, Philip, and I will come up with something! Of course, photos will be provided then.
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