Well Brethren, my tenure in the East is finally winding down. It's one thing to work your way through the chairs and to have the confidence of your fellow Brethren to serve, it's another to sit in the East and look down at that place of Masonic Light and try to do your best to lead your Lodge with good and wholesome instruction.
Did I accomplish everything I wanted to? No. Did I experience trials and tribulations? Yes, but mainly due to my own zeal I guess what impressed me the most was the willingness of Brethren, mostly Past Masters, who came to my aid without any criticism, but with an outstretched hand of Brotherly Love and Affection.
I have a couple of things I'd like to wrap up, then I will be taking a short break from the quarry. Maybe a vacation to Joffa or something
Joking aside, for you EA's and FC's...STICK with the work. Masonry is a Journey. Even if you become frustrated, stick with it. If you think Masonry is nothing more than meals and bill paying, stick with it. I PROMISE YOU...there's more to it.
Did I accomplish everything I wanted to? No. Did I experience trials and tribulations? Yes, but mainly due to my own zeal I guess what impressed me the most was the willingness of Brethren, mostly Past Masters, who came to my aid without any criticism, but with an outstretched hand of Brotherly Love and Affection.
I have a couple of things I'd like to wrap up, then I will be taking a short break from the quarry. Maybe a vacation to Joffa or something
Joking aside, for you EA's and FC's...STICK with the work. Masonry is a Journey. Even if you become frustrated, stick with it. If you think Masonry is nothing more than meals and bill paying, stick with it. I PROMISE YOU...there's more to it.