By Tom Stofac, Ohio Masonic Home CEO
Do you believe in magic? Some of you, like me, remember a song with that lyric in it. For those of you who don’t, it was a fun song that talked about the magic of being together and being on a journey. Do you believe in magic? Some say it is just a slight of hand, or an illusion meant to fool your senses into believing something that isn’t real. Do you believe in magic? I do, but my definition might be a bit different than yours. Magic to me is the unexplainable feeling I get when I am surrounded by positive people, and positive things are happening around me. You know when someone gives you that great big smile when you see them, or hugs you to let you know you are special. Magic is when you shake someone’s hand, look them in the eye and greet them with a hello or a goodbye. Sometimes this handshake can be to seal an agreement between two people who want to make something magical happen. You see, you and I can make magic happen by what we say or do to others.
The Ohio Masonic Home is a magical place with people committed to care, compassion and concern for each other. When we are committed to serving each other through our Masonic Obligation, and truly living our values and tenets, then magic happens. When we ask someone how they would like their day to go and how can we help them, then magic happens. When we help someone attain their goals of staying in their home or assisting them in a life transition, then we make magic happen. When we support this great organization with time, treasure and talents, then magic happens. When we support and are involved in our great fraternity, then magic happens.
To each of you I wish the magic of knowing you are special, cared for and supported in all that you do and say. Thank you to all of you who help make magic happen by your support of the Ohio Masonic Home. Together we are on a magical journey of Brotherly love, relief and truth.
