With the Thanksgiving and holiday seasons upon us, it is always a reflective time for me to look back at my life, rejoice in the present life I live and dream of the future. The past three and a half years of being your CEO of the Ohio Masonic Home are years I count as true blessings. I have been honored to become a Mason and find a group of men who not only align with my values, but are also so dedicated to doing good for each other and for the communities in which we live.
The reality of all of our lives is that we have pains and have lost many good friends and loved ones over the years. For me, sometimes it is difficult to reach beyond the scars and pains of these losses to rejoice in the blessings that I was able to share with these individuals and the joys they brought into my life. When I am able to do so, I am blessed even more by the comfort I have knowing they touched my life and I touched theirs even if we do not get to share in the joyous moments of the present.
With all these blessings, the most important for me, and I hope for you, is to know we are never alone. This grand Fraternity gives us the best example of this as we gather together in our Lodges and other bodies of Masonry and support and love each other. We at the Ohio Masonic Home see and live this love and support daily as we provide care and service, as well as encouragement, to all the Brethren, wives and widows to those on our campuses as well as in their homes.
As we enter into this season of Thanksgiving, let me personally thank you all for your support and gifts throughout the year. This is truly appreciated and used well as we live our mission at the Ohio Masonic Home.
