TrevorMH
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The wait was over. I had been investigated by a few brothers and went to a few events at the lodge. I'd built a good rapport with them WM and several others (though I have many more brothers to know!) Finally, after waiting almost a year since first approaching the lodge about it, I went through my Entered Apprentice degree with two men who are very close friends - brothers, one a brother a second time from my college fraternity.
The degree itself has given me so much to think about and ponder, I cannot even say how I feel at having gone through it. A tad overwhelmed is not inaccurate. Deeply honored, for sure.
These men laid the cornerstones to my community's oldest buildings. They have been an institution in my town since it was a few pioneer settlers, Spaniards and American Indians along the Arkansas River. My great grandfather was a member, as well, which means so much to me.
NOTHING compares to the feeling of making the commitments I made, and being handed that spotless white apron which, it was explained to me, will be buried with me.
I have several questions, however...
1. I have a "proud to be a freemason" sticker I've been saving to put on my car. Can I put it on now, or should I want until I've completed my MM degree?
2. I will be meeting weekly with brothers at the lodge to work on degree proficiency - I am very nervous about this, and I would love any tips brothers could give, in this thread or via private message.
3. I don't want to seem to eager. These men have been so receptive and keen on having me become part of the lodge. I'm still unsure how to conduct myself - I still stand when a brother or lady walks in the room at the lodge, which I attribute to my upbringing. I hope they don't think I'm weird, as they are very casual with me or with one another - I just really want to make a good impression.
The degree itself has given me so much to think about and ponder, I cannot even say how I feel at having gone through it. A tad overwhelmed is not inaccurate. Deeply honored, for sure.
These men laid the cornerstones to my community's oldest buildings. They have been an institution in my town since it was a few pioneer settlers, Spaniards and American Indians along the Arkansas River. My great grandfather was a member, as well, which means so much to me.
NOTHING compares to the feeling of making the commitments I made, and being handed that spotless white apron which, it was explained to me, will be buried with me.
I have several questions, however...
1. I have a "proud to be a freemason" sticker I've been saving to put on my car. Can I put it on now, or should I want until I've completed my MM degree?
2. I will be meeting weekly with brothers at the lodge to work on degree proficiency - I am very nervous about this, and I would love any tips brothers could give, in this thread or via private message.
3. I don't want to seem to eager. These men have been so receptive and keen on having me become part of the lodge. I'm still unsure how to conduct myself - I still stand when a brother or lady walks in the room at the lodge, which I attribute to my upbringing. I hope they don't think I'm weird, as they are very casual with me or with one another - I just really want to make a good impression.
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