Addison's Eagle Scout Project

Addison tackled his Eagle Scout Project this past weekend with the help of many of his fellow young men/friends and leaders. We had a hard time trying to figure out what to do for his project. He has been ready for months now to do one. I decided to go to the Fairgrounds and ask if they might have anything that would help them and qualify for an Eagle Scout Project. They just happened to have one that was waiting for just such a thing. I was fortunate to have ran across it when I did. We snatched it up. The task was to paint the wood on the horse stalls at the fairgrounds. Addison measured the stalls to see how much paint was needed, the tools needed, etc. He gave his calculations to the Facilities Manager at the Fairgrounds and they paid for and supplied what was needed. I was worried that the painting was going to be hard to do because of all the metal surrounding each panel. We lucked out! They wanted to stain it instead. This was a lot easier and less messy on the metal. It made for a quicker project. He had to take down signs, etc. and reinstall them after staining them. But with the group of boys and leaders that helped, they whipped it out faster than with paint. Luckily the weather cooperated on that day too! It feels so good to have it taken care of. I felt like I was hounding Addison to do this and that every day regarding the project. There are phone calls, signatures, meetings, calculations and planning that all has to be done before the project can even start. Sometimes, it felt like I was pulling teeth to get some of it done, but we did it!I am very proud of Addison. He reached our goal to get it done before his Drivers License. He has worked hard and we appreciate all the leaders that helped him along the way. He has had some great examples for friends. We are very fortunate to live in an area that holds many hard working, good young men. He also has a father that has taught him how to work and the importance of serving. Ammon is a great leader, father and friend for Addison. I am so grateful for them both. His board of review will be soon and then he will have his Court Of Honor for his Eagle. We are so excited and love our Addison.

Good Job Bud!