MEMORIES OF LOVE CONTINUED

The elementary school i attended was a little old country school.  Christmas Plays, yes i said Christmas Plays, Choral recitals, Halloween Carnivals, and Flower Shows. Just local activities with the local families. Until Girl Scouts! We were going to have a Girl Scout Troop at our school.  I wanted to be a Girl Scout really bad. I wanted to wear that cool uniform , sash and earn badges. This was going to be terrific. I needed a uniform. Where do i get one?  Can you guess where i bought my uniform?
My Mom was a single parent and worked nights at a tobacco factory. Saturday was our day for shopping, eating out and just fun stuff.  It was also the day i was going to get my Girl Scout uniform! I was so excited, i could hardly wait. Mom was a late sleeper so we got a late start. We went to Willow Lawn, the only shopping center! It had everything Woolworth's, Miller & Rhoads, S & W Cafeteria, etc. Wonderful Willow Lawn!  Have you guessed where we purchased my uniform yet?  If not here's the answer, Miller & Rhoads! The Official Girl Scout Store. Mom and i made our way to the Girl Scout department. What a collection! Mom had a list of clothing i needed. The sales lady was very helpful. Mom bought uniform, sash, hat, belt, socks, and don't forget your manual. The very best day of my life! I could not wait until our meeting. I earned a couple of badges along with my Aunt Lynn. Sadly, my joy was brief. Our small country school did not or could not support a Girl Scout Troop. I was devastated. Time is a great healer. I got over it. I still have my uniform, sash, badges, bow  and manual. My hat and belt are here somewhere.