Living Past Masters
Masonic Birthdays
February
DIRK A. SCHULZE – 02/11/1976
HAROLD B WATTS,JR – 02/12/1986
KENNETH WILLIAMSON,JR – 02/15/1989
WILLIAM J LOEB,PM – 02/17/1993
JOSEPH B. SCHULZE – 02/17/1993
WILLIAM M RECTOR – 02/16/1994
JOHN E CRYSTLE – 02/28/1996
JON C MARKEY – 02/03/1999
CONFESSIONS OF A KID
Little Bobby came into the kitchen where his mother was making dinner. His birthday was coming up and he thought
this was a good time to tell his mother what he wanted.
"Mom, I want a bike for my birthday."
Little Bobby was a bit of a troublemaker. He had gotten into trouble at school and at home. Bobby's mother
asked him if he thought he deserved to get a bike for his birthday. Little Bobby, of course, thought he did.
Bobby's mother wanted Bobby to reflect on his behavior over the last year.
"Go to your room, Bobby, and think about how you have behaved this year. Then write a letter to God and tell him
why you deserve a bike for your birthday."
Little Bobby stomped up the steps to his room and sat down to write God a letter.
************* Letter 1 ***********
Dear God,
I have been *a very good* boy this year and I would like a bike for my birthday.
I want a red one.
Your friend,
Bobby
Bobby knew that this wasn't true. He had not been a very good boy this year, so he tore up the letter and
started over.
************* Letter 2 ***********
Dear God,
This is your friend Bobby. I have been *a good boy* this year and I would like a red bike for my birthday.
Thank you.
Your friend,
Bobby
Bobby knew that this wasn't true either. So, he tore up the letter and started again.
************* Letter 3 ***********
Dear God,
I have been *an OK* boy this year. I still would really like a bike for my birthday.
Bobby
Bobby knew he couldn't send this letter either. So, Bobby wrote a fourth letter.
CONFESSIONS OF A KID
************* Letter 4 ***********
God,
I know *I haven't been a good boy* this year. I am very sorry. I will be a good boy if you just send me a bike
for my birthday.
Please! Thank you,
Bobby
Bobby knew, even if it was true, this letter was not going to get him a bike.
Now, Bobby was very upset. He went downstairs and told his mom that he wanted to go to church. Bobby's mother
thought her plan had worked, as Bobby looked very sad.
"Just be home in time for dinner"", Bobby's mother told him.
Bobby walked down the street to the church on the corner. Little Bobby went into the church and up to the altar. He
looked around to see if anyone was there. Bobby bent down and picked up a statue of Mother Mary. He slipped the
statue under his shirt and ran out of the church, down the street, into the house, and up to his room.
He shut the door to his room and sat down with a piece of paper and a pen.
Bobby began to write his letter to God.
************* Letter 5 ***********
God,
I'VE KIDNAPPED YOUR MAMA. IF YOU WANT TO SEE HER AGAIN, SEND THE BIKE!!!!!!
Have You Considered
Leaving A Legacy?
Have you considered leaving a Legacy to your lodge, St. John's Lodge No 2? If you have, please make sure that St. John's Lodge No 2 is included in your Wills and Trusts so that your legacy can continue to help promote Freemasonry in the State of Delaware long after you have left your brethren behind. Freemasonry in Delaware has just celebrated its 200th anniversary. With your help, maybe it can celebrate its 300th one day.
February, when the days of winter seem endless and no amount of wistful recollecting can bring back any air of summer.
‐ Shirley Jackson