My mother;

Well, here it is.....so many months later.

My mother was initiated after some other lodge business including me giving greetings for the first time from another member from another lodge and my own examination.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching and participating (as much as I was able from the N) It was like I was going through the initiation myself all over again. I guess that is normal.

Odd thing is that though it was my mother, she was at that point just one of the two candidates ready to take their first steps. Yes, she was still my mom....but she was also this other person about to be my brother....interesting and joyful experience for me. I am very glad now that my examination was this month and not last.

I was a bit flustered at the last and I sort of flubbed on the final motions in the start of the closing ceremonies....it was because I was still thinking on all that preceded. I was a bit distracted by my own thoughts....wonderfully so.

If you've never witnessed an initiation after your own, I highly recommend it. It is quite invigorating.

If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarnatee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors --Carl Schurz

Darylee, 3°; (I am a women in Ohio, USA) Columbus,OH ; (Renaissance Lodge #5, Orient of Detroit)

My posts are my personal opinions. The Opinions expressed herein don't represent the opinions of my Lodge, Grandlodge or any other Masonic jurisdiction. American Co-Masonry; The American Federation of Human Rights: http://www.co-masonry.org/

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Fire Mist	Posted 08/12/2008 14:52:03
Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 02/02/2012 14:55:50 Posts: 523, Visits: 738 773	:D I'm sure it did. She's a sweetie. And, I'm thrilled. If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarnatee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors --Carl Schurz Darylee, 3°; (I am a women in Ohio, USA) Columbus,OH ; (Renaissance Lodge #5, Orient of Detroit) My posts are my personal opinions. The Opinions expressed herein don't represent the opinions of my Lodge, Grandlodge or any other Masonic jurisdiction. American Co-Masonry; The American Federation of Human Rights: http://www.co-masonry.org/
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Fire Mist	Posted 15/12/2008 16:12:14
Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 02/02/2012 14:55:50 Posts: 523, Visits: 738 773	It felt a little odd hearing her applicationread in lodge. Sort of like looking into mom's purse....even with permission, it just feel odd... I had to smile though at some of her answers. Totally truthful, and totally my mom.:cool: If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarnatee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors --Carl Schurz Darylee, 3°; (I am a women in Ohio, USA) Columbus,OH ; (Renaissance Lodge #5, Orient of Detroit) My posts are my personal opinions. The Opinions expressed herein don't represent the opinions of my Lodge, Grandlodge or any other Masonic jurisdiction. American Co-Masonry; The American Federation of Human Rights: http://www.co-masonry.org/
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Fire Mist	Posted 12/01/2009 17:26:43
Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 02/02/2012 14:55:50 Posts: 523, Visits: 738 773	Yep, it is definitely like looking into mom's purse...even with permission, it feels odd. The petition was read again at meeting, and then a vote was taken. She is one of our two new candidates for initiation. Initiation is tentatively scheduled for March 21 I will still be sitting in the North till after I’m passed. (April?) If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarnatee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors --Carl Schurz Darylee, 3°; (I am a women in Ohio, USA) Columbus,OH ; (Renaissance Lodge #5, Orient of Detroit) My posts are my personal opinions. The Opinions expressed herein don't represent the opinions of my Lodge, Grandlodge or any other Masonic jurisdiction. American Co-Masonry; The American Federation of Human Rights: http://www.co-masonry.org/
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Leo	Posted 17/02/2009 11:03:28
Apprentice Group: Forum Member Last Active: 14/06/2011 10:29:35 Posts: 42, Visits: 123 57	That is great news Daralee. I would love for my own mum to join too but alas her age and health and other considerations means it's hardly likely to happen in this life time. However, she remains very interested in Freemasonry. Patrick 3° ***********************
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Fire Mist	Posted 23/02/2009 22:43:54
Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 02/02/2012 14:55:50 Posts: 523, Visits: 738 773	Hello. I didn't realize you were on this board. Welcome. I've been away a bit as I don't have regular internet access. My knee is healing well. I just have to get more mobility in it so I can go back on full duty. My mom is getting very excited and a bit nervous. I keep reminding her that I'll be right there in the room with her. If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarnatee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors --Carl Schurz Darylee, 3°; (I am a women in Ohio, USA) Columbus,OH ; (Renaissance Lodge #5, Orient of Detroit) My posts are my personal opinions. The Opinions expressed herein don't represent the opinions of my Lodge, Grandlodge or any other Masonic jurisdiction. American Co-Masonry; The American Federation of Human Rights: http://www.co-masonry.org/
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Leo	Posted 24/02/2009 13:38:26
Apprentice Group: Forum Member Last Active: 14/06/2011 10:29:35 Posts: 42, Visits: 123 57	Yes, they let me in occasionally :) I was a member of the old forum, in fact, that was the first Masonic forum I every joined, this was back in 2004 and I am grateful to both Mikes and others for putting up with me. I have learned much from that place and hope to continue to learn from this new, improved one, as well. Glad to hear your knee is better:) Patrick 3° ***********************
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Fire Mist	Posted 23/03/2009 16:28:05
Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 02/02/2012 14:55:50 Posts: 523, Visits: 738 773	Well, here it is.....so many months later. My mother was initiated after some other lodge business including me giving greetings for the first time from another member from another lodge and my own examination. I thoroughly enjoyed watching and participating (as much as I was able from the N) It was like I was going through the initiation myself all over again. I guess that is normal. Odd thing is that though it was my mother, she was at that point just one of the two candidates ready to take their first steps. Yes, she was still my mom....but she was also this other person about to be my brother....interesting and joyful experience for me. I am very glad now that my examination was this month and not last. I was a bit flustered at the last and I sort of flubbed on the final motions in the start of the closing ceremonies....it was because I was still thinking on all that preceded. I was a bit distracted by my own thoughts....wonderfully so. If you've never witnessed an initiation after your own, I highly recommend it. It is quite invigorating. If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarnatee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors --Carl Schurz Darylee, 3°; (I am a women in Ohio, USA) Columbus,OH ; (Renaissance Lodge #5, Orient of Detroit) My posts are my personal opinions. The Opinions expressed herein don't represent the opinions of my Lodge, Grandlodge or any other Masonic jurisdiction. American Co-Masonry; The American Federation of Human Rights: http://www.co-masonry.org/
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wayne cowley	Posted 23/03/2009 16:33:10
Past Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 03/02/2012 13:09:54 Posts: 987, Visits: 2,354 1,167	Sounds like a very moving experience Darylee Please convey my warmest congratulations to your mother Wayne PM Hamlet of Van Lodge 8334 UGLE (Caerphilly - South Wales) J Hamlet of Van Chapter 8334 WM, Caerffili MMM 1348 PCN, Caerffili RAM 1348 St Teilo Chapter A&AR 789 Brangwyn SRIA 75 Castell Caerffili OSM 466 Fforest KT 582: Merthyr Tydfil R&SM 120, Penychen - Athelstan 53, RCC 295 KTP 100 OSC 21 TI
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Fire Mist	Posted 23/03/2009 18:41:01
Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 02/02/2012 14:55:50 Posts: 523, Visits: 738 773	I shall, Thank you If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarnatee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors --Carl Schurz Darylee, 3°; (I am a women in Ohio, USA) Columbus,OH ; (Renaissance Lodge #5, Orient of Detroit) My posts are my personal opinions. The Opinions expressed herein don't represent the opinions of my Lodge, Grandlodge or any other Masonic jurisdiction. American Co-Masonry; The American Federation of Human Rights: http://www.co-masonry.org/
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wayne cowley	Posted 30/10/2009 08:37:28
Past Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 03/02/2012 13:09:54 Posts: 987, Visits: 2,354 1,167	Welcome to the Craft in general and this forum in particular Many congratulations to both you and your mom on your initiations Wayne PM Hamlet of Van Lodge 8334 UGLE (Caerphilly - South Wales) J Hamlet of Van Chapter 8334 WM, Caerffili MMM 1348 PCN, Caerffili RAM 1348 St Teilo Chapter A&AR 789 Brangwyn SRIA 75 Castell Caerffili OSM 466 Fforest KT 582: Merthyr Tydfil R&SM 120, Penychen - Athelstan 53, RCC 295 KTP 100 OSC 21 TI
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