Yesterday was the end of what has been a five year journey for Bruce on his road to becoming Grand Commander Knights Templar of Minnesota and ending this term of office. For the last several months we have been planning for this weekend. With high hopes we would be able to pull off a great session. Without a lot of input for the other grand ladies, I went about planning for the hospitality room, ladies luncheon, decorations for the Grand Banquet and the new sports banquet. My efforts were rewarded this weekend with many compliments for all that I had done.
I do need to take a moment to thank Jenny for all of her hard work with weekend. Without her, I don't think the Hospitality Room would have flowed as easily as it did. She wouldn't let me do anything execpt put the stuff in the room. She took care of everything - setting things up each morning with breakfast items, replenishing and adding items as the morning and afternoon progressed, making coffee and even served strawberry shortcake to about 125 people after the banquet. She did an awesome job and both Bruce and I are happy she was there to help.
The next thank you goes to our grandchildren, Max, Colby and Sarah. They were so well behaved. They had their moments but for the most part everyone thought they behaved quite nicely (especially for being cooped up in a hotel room for a good share of Friday). They have a earned a trip to the waterpark in Apple Valley on Friday as a thank you from Nana for being so good. Sarah was the Resident Princess at the Ladies Luncheon with her pink tiara and white dress. She drew names for the door prizes and then delivered them to each one whose name was drawn. She did a great job.
Thank you goes to our good friends Dave and Rita for their journey out to attend the Grand Banquet as well as Bruce's brother Dean and his wife, Carol. It was awesome to be able to share the end of this journey with them. I think Dean has a new appreciation for what Bruce has been doing over the last 30+ years of Masonry. As for Dave, (and Rita) he has been at almost every important event in my life and I love sharing it with him.
It has been a long journey and one that both Bruce and I are glad is over. It was an experience unlike any other we have had. We are looking forward to the rest of the summer with no particular plans to do anything except what might come our way. My red cord has changed to purple (signifies me as a Past Grand Commander's Lady) and it will hang with the swords at the end of the hall rady for me to wear when it is deemed necessary.
Yes, the end of June is finally here and I am so glad. It's done!
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