What a great night! It was incredibly moving and surreal! I was the first of 3 candidates to arrive last night and after meeting the few brothers that had arrived early, I had the opportunity to stand back and watch other men arrive, greeting each other with eyes full of respect and true friendship!
There is so much I could put here about my experience last last night, but at the risk of sounding like a big sappy baby, or revealling info which may be better left as a mystery to those seeking to petition. I'll keep it short and sweet. I am looking forward to getting to know the men of Mt.Zion #120, learning about the craft and my position in it!
Now to get my Obligation memorized!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Last Night!
Just a quick note to commemorate my last night pre-Freemason! Been thinking about it all day! Gonna be just about impossible to not stop staring at the clock tomorrow!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Final Weekend!
Well it is only a matter of days now before my initiation. Yesterday my son and I drove down from Kamloops and talked about my forthcoming initiation, how I began the journey and what it all means to me! Because he lives a fair distance away we don't get alot of time together, it was really cool to be able to talk about my reasons for joining and his genuine intrest in the subject!
I also spoke to my mentor last week, and we arranged for him to pick me up and take me to the Lodge on Tuesday night, to help with introductions and get me ready prior to the ceremony! There will be three of us on Tuesday night, nice that there will be a couple of other fellows to work with as we move through the degrees! My mom keeps asking me when it is going to happen, I think she is more excited than I am! Suit has been pressed, shirt ironed and a new blue tie already to go! Let the journey begin!
P.S. Shout out to Fred, Rob, and Drew; Three men who have been instrumental in showing me the true meaning of Brotherly love and who personify Freemasonry, can't wait to join you as a brother!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
15 days and the K.o.P.
Well it's just 15 short days till my initiation now! A couple of very cool things took place this weekend. It was my birthday on Friday, and it is a scant 3 years now till the big 4-0! I can clearly remember things that happen over 30 years ago, hopefully when I am 70 I can remember those days as clearly as I do now!
My mother gave me one of the best birthday presents ever... my grandfathers Knights of Pythias ring. His involvement in the KoP was one of my reasons to join Freemasonry. Although different, some similarities seem to exist between the organizations. The simple 3 word creeds of the FM and KoP are similar, Fraternity, Relief, Truth and Freindship, Charity, Benevolence. Since my Grandpa died when I was 11, I never really got to know him that well or ask him about his involvement in KoP. I was however, always proud of his affiliation with an organization that requires similar character traits as FM. Since petitioning I found out when he recieved his degrees and exactly which lodge he attended! Here's to you Grandpa! Love you!
Garvin Esmund Preston
Page: March 25 1961
Esquire: April 22 1961
Knight: May 27 1961
Royal City #6
New Westminster BC Canada
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