And it was really something I tell ya. My brothers put a lot into that ceremony and it’s something I’ll never forget. I have the privilege of sitting In lodge with my father, who read the invocation at my EA degree. And my bother in law whom I’m very close to.
Speaking of the old man there’s something that really pops out in my mind.
He joined In his 20’s. The man is 77 now. I grew up in the shrine temple or various other lodges. My sisters were rainbow girls, mother in the eastern star.
Over the years I asked him about certain things. Maybe something I heard or just a question about this or that. We’re very close , very. And out of all the things he told me about masonry the man never spilled one secret.
Not one, not a word, nothing from the obligation, no one damn thing. Not even a vague reference.
The mans a rock. And a damn fine brother. I plan to perform my work with his resolve as my example.
The majority of men from both sides of my family have been Freemasons since before the civil war. And it feels good to have that bond with them.
And with y’all for that matter.