It went great. I am proud to be accepted into a fraternity with such an outstanding membership. To a man, every Mason that I have ever known has been an example of how a person should live his life. God fearing, patriotic, devoted to family, considerate of others. I confess to being a bit surprised that such a group of men found me worthy.
I am fortunate that of the three of us that were interviewed together, I was the only that life didn't throw a curve to while doing my work. As a result one of the others is scheduled to do his EA on 6/30, and his MM on 7/15. I will get to witness both ceremonies soon. With any luck I hope to participate in the other petitioners EA ceremony. Possibly giving the third lecture.
It was pointed out to me that you get from Masonry what you put into it. I want to learn more of the work. I appreciate all of the time others sacrificed to admit me, and want to pay it back. So I counted how many participants were in the 3rd degree ceremony, and I hope to help that many new candidates get through their work.
My house in Illinois is on the market, and my wife and I are on our way to the Daytona Beach Florida area when it sells. I hope to join a lodge there. I intend to maintain my membership here until I die, and possibly longer. Hopefully Florida allows plural memberships. I won't demit. If necessary I am willing to do the degrees again to satisfy Florida's requirements.