It was time to take a trip to da region. Joe and I went on Friday night to attend the Memorial for Mary Jo's Mother. It was a very nice service and the girls did the cross. It was a beautiful sight.
Saturday came really early with our phones ringing that Art Kessler, PAGG had passed away. Our hearts go out to the family and all of us who knew him. We have lost a great man. He will be greatly missed!
We headed to Bethel #54 to have the OV. We were greated with hugs and food. What a better combination. The lunch before the OV was great!! Thanks to all of you who pitched in and made it great.
Susan presented me with a coursage and Joe a boutineere. That was such a nice surprise. I later found out that she had made them. They were beautuful!! Thank You!!
The Official Visit was wonderful. Madison McKendry presided as Honored Queen and did a beautiful job. We also did our first Baby Dedication. It was my pleasure and Honor to dedicate Danielle Howard, Daughter of Sara Dykhuis Howard and Grand Daughter of Mary Jo Dykhuis, PGG.
The Majority ceremony was done for Miss Leslie Bailey. I can't believe she is old enough. It was a beautiful ceremony. Leslie had lots of family and friends present to spend with her on this special day. Congratulations Miss Leslie!!
The Grand Guardian Council gave out 4 perfect ritual awards. Great job Ladies. Keep up the good work!! Thank you to the Grand officers who attended. It is always great to see you on the back row. I also want to thank Josh (Kathy and Richards son) for attending. I hope you enjoyed your first Job's Meeting. I was happy to see so many people on the sidelines.
Thank you to Bethel #44 and #54 for our Folders, gifts and for my flowers. They still look beautiful!! We enjoyed cake after the OV along with fellowship.
We headed out to go to dinner at Joe's favorite place "The Wheel". It was good and we enjoyed lots of food, fellowship and fun. After dinner we attended a Haloween dance at one of the DeMolay Chapters in Griffith. It was a church made into a Lodge hall. The girls had a really good time.
I also want to thank Susan and Madison for my surprise. I'm not telling what it is yet. Maybe I will debeaut it at Cornation Ball.
We enjoyed our time up in da region. You always know how to show us a great time. Thank you to the Coslet Bed and Breakfast for their hospitaility, food and fun!!
Stephanie Haywood
Grand Guardian
2011 - 2012
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