ND, I just talked to my dad, and he's mortified that you got such a phone call. He'd be happy to help in any way that he can. He said if you'd like to call him, he'd be happy to call the local district commander to make sure the information gets distributed properly--so you don't have to do that. He'd also like to assure you that you guys did everything just fine, and that it's actually not your responsibility to communicate all of that. If you'd like to talk to my dad or have me have him call you, please e-mail me. Dad would really be more than happy to help with this. He feels pretty terrible that you were made to feel guilty during this time. That's the LAST thing the Masons should be doing right now...

The world needs to back off. It's Friday - why can't the hassles start their weekend early?

And ND, I think a call from the Supreme Council (or a member thereof) should set the guys straight. You shouldn't be harassed at this time.

and, having been out of the loop for a while, hugs and cuddles to all.

t hearts VW and her dad a lot

Honey, please consider taking this offer. It might take a little stress off of your shoulders, and that way it's all being handled by the Masons themselves. (And I don't see it as a punishment, which is something I know you don't want--I just think it might be a little less stressful.)

And ND, I think a call from the Supreme Council (or a member thereof) should set the guys straight. You shouldn't be harassed at this time.

I think Drew was right in his assessment that these guys are grieving a lot as well. I don't think Dad wants to set anyone straight...just make sure everyone has the information and that Drew doesn't have to take care of it.

vw, you're right, that's badly phrased ... I was just so impressed with the Supreme Council I couldn't resist.

Happy Birthday vw!

Health~ma for Laga's kitty. Think positive, honey. It's probably just a "fatty deposit" of some kind. Has she had any shots recently that she might be having an allergic reaction to?

Sean and I are going to have lunch at the same place we went yesterday because they have such yummy sandwiches. Nom nom nom.

It's actually the shrine organization that got left out, which is a branch of the whole masonic tree. The other masonic branches got the news.

I'm going to take off eventually, but mom is about 200 lbs of dead weight to move around. It too the CNA and I almost 2 hours to get mom through the morning ritual and now she's having a sandwich. Once we do the transfer to her chair I'll run out of a few hours. Mom can't even sit up in bed on her own. She had a stroke a few years ago, has congestive heart failure, and parkinson's among other ailments. She really only has reasonable use of one arm and hand.

eta The CNA just got lost on her way here which is understandable. The organization had been calling to update me and she was quite completely lost.

{{ND}}

and I feel bad for the CNA -- late just makes people unsettled.

sorry Aims and MM

Happy birthday vw.

went looking for music today-- it is sad that target has a better selection than Borders.

{{{ND}}}