Well, my life and interests have taken many different turns, and Arfcom was the last thing I was worried about. I used to be pretty active on site, and in my HTF, but have been absent for the last year or so.
I was contemplating letting my membership expire, and then I remembered the Masonic Forum!!!!
Last year, about this time, I came here asking questions. I had my reservations about joining, and drug my feet.(Beer Slayer was a HUGE help there)Finally about 6 mos ago, I made the leap! I was accepted into the brotherhood, and as of 2 weeks ago became a Fellowcraft!!
I a member of a troubled lodge(membership wise) as many have passed on. We lost our lodge, and are using a neighboring towns lodge for the time being. With that said, I am AMAZED at the knowledge of my fellow brothers. The wisdom of some of the members is astounding. They help they extend is refreshing as well.
I am a fairly private person(anti-social to quite an extent), and this is where much of my apprehension laid. Joining the brotherhood was like a massive weight being lifted off my shoulders, asnd joining the lodge gave me a sense of pride I haven't felt since I graduated boot camp.
That leads me to this thread. With all that is going in my life, I didn't(and don't) have the time and money to hang around Arfcom like I used to, and then I see that right here in the midst of Arfcom I have another family. Looks like I'll stay a member another year;)