The fraternity has definately opened my eyes to a lot of things, for that I am very grateful. Being a mason is not something that can be measured as everyone of us has a special feeling or reason for wanting to, and actually going through with joining. I initially joined because of my father and the charity work that was being done. I had been volunteering with the local fire company and ambulance company and wanted to, and enjoyed helping others. After learning about freemasonry and the fact that they donate Millions of dollars everyday to helping others, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. As we all know, it is not for the recognition of our good deeds do we take to heart, but rather the belief and the knowing that it will do some good in the world, that we, as freemasons, continue to give so freely.
Freemasonry is truely a way of life, and a way of living.
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