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Ann Arbor Masonic News (USPS 595-570)

4551 N. Maple Rd. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105-9614

Serving the Masonic Fraternity of Washtenaw County

VOLUME NO. XLXV USPS 595-570 December 2009 NUMBER 227

‘Twas the Night before Christmas, and down at the lodge not a gavel was stirring, and in the hodge-podge of aprons and jewels and chairs East and West You could savour the silence, most gladly divest

all metal and mineral, it mattered not, since Christmas was nigh and the coals were still hot. In the hearth of your homeplace, all Masons abed, as visions of trestleboards danced in their hear;

When up on the roof there arose such a clatter our Tiler jumped up to see what was the matter! He picked up his sword and ran fast to the door, three knocks shook the panels – he wondered

‘What for?’ He answered the knocking with raps of his own, and once the door opened he saw, with a moan

of delight it was Santa, all jolly and red except for one notable feature instead!

Upon his large finger he wore what we knew was compass and square and background of blue!

“Why Santa! He shouted and lowered his blade,

‘I see you’re a Mason’ the Tiler relayed. He looked toward the Master’s most dignified chair

and said voice near trembling, ‘Most Worshipful there is a Gentleman properly clothed at the gate!’

The Master replied, ‘Let’s allow him – but wait!

You tell me a Gentleman, but I don’t’ see his Apron beneath that red suit, can it be our visitor hasn’t been properly raised?

Must we offer a test that is suitably phrased?

‘I do beg your pardon,’ ol’ Santa said quick as he pulled up his coat and displayed not a stick but a cane with engraving, two balls did appear and oh, what an apron, he wore and held dear! Adorned like the Master’s complete with a sign

of “Lodge Number One, the North Pole” on one line!

W. Brother Santa “Now let this man enter,” the Master declared, and once in the Lodge room the Brethren all stared,

for many a century – there in between the fur of his coat and the splendid red collar

gleamed two golden reindeer that shore like a dollar!

“It’s Donner and Blitzen, who I must confess “Are actually images brought from the West

by my Warden, a craftsman like none in the world!” And with a great laugh from his bag he unfurled an ear of fine corn, and some oil from the East,

“My friend I have plenty, tonight we will feast on all that is good! We are Masons, kind sir!”

A murmur went throughout the Lodge,

quite a stir, as presents and promises flew from his sack! This Santa, a Mason, showed he had a knack

for making this Christmas the best you could glean, and soon even Deacons were laughing they’d seen

on this very night only happiness reigned!

This golly Saint Nicholas quickly explained that only a Mason could be so inclined

to make all kids happy, make all people find a Christmas so special, yes, Santa was right!

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Have a Happy and enjoyable Christmas

My Sisters and Brethren

Ann Arbor Masonic Temple The Masonic Temple is still in existence in the

hands of the Masonic Fraternity, as of this writing. A few minor, hopefully, set backs, only, in coming

to a closing. The furniture, furnishings, kitchen equipment and other fixtures have been removed and mostly

donated to Masonic Bodies for there use.

j.k

MANCHESTER LODGE N0. 148 135 E. Main St., P.O. Box116, Manchester GILBERT E. PORTERFIELD, JR.

Worshipful Master 12410 Miller Hwy, Brooklyn 49230

517.592.4824 GUY GILBERT …………….………Secretary 207 W. Duncan, PO Box 4, Manchester 48158 (734) 428-7036 gugilb@hotmail.com

1st MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:30 PM

except July & August

Greeting Brothers and Friends:

I must have been really having fun because my year is almost over. It sure has gone fast. We have some business to conduct in December so if you can find the time we would love to see you in Lodge. November 23rd is a MM practice with the degree work to follow December 5th. We will have a breakfast at 8 am with the degree work to follow at about 9 am. We will be raising 4 new Brothers to the sublime degree of Master Mason. It would be nice to show a large support group for these new Brothers.

We will have our Regular Communication on December the 7th. We will be voting for our new officers at that time. Come up and let your vote be heard. On December 14th we will have our installation for our new officers. There will be a dinner at 6 pm with the proceedings to follow. This is open to the public so bring some friends along. Contact Guy Cole at 734-845-2370 or Guy Gilbert at 734-255-3747 if you are going to bring guests. JD Jim Emery is chairing the bell ringing for the Salvation Army, this is scheduled for December 19th and he still has some open slots. Contact him at 734-355-0430 if you can help out that day. The dues notices for 2010 have been mailed out and several Brothers have already sent in their dues and there has been some welcome donations along with them, thank you Brothers. As explained in the mailing there has been an increase from Grand Lodge. We are doing everything we can to keep from having to raise our local Lodge dues. All ideas for projects to help with this are readily accepted. 2009 has been a fun year, we have raised several new Brothers and have had several transfers into Lodge. We have been visited by several Lodges and have had several Brothers visit other Lodges. So come on out and have fun with us. Fraternally Gil

SALINE LODGE N0. 133 109 West Michigan Ave, Saline 48176

THOMAS D. HYATT

Worshipful Master 46000 Ceddies Rd. Lot 109

Canton 48118 734.495.9363 cell: 734.216.8010

WILLIAM E. HOLIFIELD, JR. Secretary 8750 Melbourne, Saline 48176

734.461.6019 Cell: 7343.260.4858 gholifield@gcamerican..com

1st TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:30 PM

Dear Brothers: Greeting from the East.

My year is coming to a close. We just completed doing the Fellowcraft Degree on 7 Brothers.

Have the Master Masons scheduled for them for Saturday Dec 5th and Dec 12th. We will begin by opening at 8 am both days. This will be great for the Lodge.

On Sunday the 6th we will be doing the MiCHIP Program at the Community Center from Noon until 6 PM. Come out and assist if at all possible. Give just a couple hours of you time to assist the children of our community.

On Friday, Dec 18th we will be participating in the Christmas Observance as guests of the Eastern Star. This will begin at 6 pm at the church which we have been working with.

Our Annual Installation will be held in January. Watch for the exact day and time.

Have a safe and happy Holidays. Tom Hyatt

OLIVE LODGE N0. 156 113 W. Middle St., Chelsea, MI 48118

LYNN M. HELDT, PM

Worshipful Master 13301 Pleasant Lake Rd., Manchester 48158 (734) 428-0763 Cell (734) 216-0842

garlicu@aol.com DAVID A. REDDING……………. Secretary

913 Moore Dr., Chelsea 48118 (734) 562-2090 Cell: 517 403-9871

DavidARedding@gmail.com WEB: olivelodge156@yahoo.com

2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:30 PM,

Lodge phone (734) 475-8920

Greetings Brothers: Election of officers is complete and

everyone is looking forward to the 2010 year. The date for installation is set for Saturday, December 19th at 1:00PM in Chelsea. Paul Howell, PM and his installing team will do the honors of installing the offices elect. This will be a joint installation with Stockbridge Lodge.

Monday evening practices will start again after Thanksgiving, come and enjoy the fellowship for an hour

We have received 2 inquires about joining the Lodge, come out and hear who they are.

If anyone needs petitions please call I will be glad to help. We need to reach out to those qualified men to join our fraternity.

We are trying to grow our email list, so you brothers that have an email address drop us a note and, also indicate that you would like to receive the Masonic news via email instead of snail mail. This saves on postage and printing costs and the Masonic News is sometimes in color.

Please keep us up dated if you change your phone number or get a cell phone. Please make sure that you can get us the information to keep you informed. We are always updating roster for you brothers to use.

If you have any suggestions or comments please contact me I would love to hear from you.

Our next regular meeting will December 14, 2009 at 7:30pm, Brothers please attend if you are able, and we need your support and would like to see your smiling faces.

Fraternally, Lynn Heldt WM

Monday’s 2009 Practice and

Education @ 7:00PM-8:00PM December 14, 2009 Regular Meeting December 19,2009 Installation of officers @ 1:00PM

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ANN ARBOR-FRATERNITY NO. 262 310 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor, MI 48105

CHRISTOPHER FULTZ Worshipful Master

734.277.7479 C_t_Fultz@hotmail.com SEYMOUR D. GREENSTONE, PM …….….Secretary

12065 Glenview Dr., Plymouth, MI 48170-3052 (734) 455-6121 Fax: (734) 254-0124

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Brethren: Ann Arbor-Fraternity Lodge will hold

a private Installation of Officers at their business meeting on Wednesday, December 9

th at the Hathaway House on

S. Ashley Street in Ann Arbor. The Installation is planned to be

followed by a nice meal for all in attendance.

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more dogs. Unfortunately, there's always a supply,' the volunteer said.

Danielle took her mother by the hand and headed to the door. 'Don't worry, I'll find one this weekend,' she said.

Over the next few days both Mom and Dad had long conversations with her. They both felt she was being too particular. 'It's this weekend or we're not looking any more,' Dad finally said in frustration.

We don't want to hear anything more about puppy size, either,' Mom added.

Sure enough, they were the first ones in the shelter on Saturday morning . By now Danielle knew her way around, so she ran right for the section that housed the smaller dogs.

Tired of the routine, mom sat in the small waiting room at the end of the first row of cages. There was an observation window so you could see the animals during times when visitors weren't permitted.

Danielle walked slowly from cage to cage, kneeling periodically to take a closer look. One by one the dogs were brought out and she held each one. One by one she said, 'Sorry, but you're not the one.'

It was the last cage on this last day in search of the perfect pup. The volunteer opened the cage door and the child carefully picked up the dog and held it closely. This time she took a little longer.

GOLDEN RULE LODGE N0. 159 Grotto- 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

WILLIAM KREBAUM Worshipful Master

1484 West Liberty St. #1, Ann Arbor 48103 734.320.2677 billkrebaum@gmail.com ROBERT MURPHY, PM ……..………Secretary

P.O. Box 1014, Novi, MI 48376

(248) 348-9298 -- device6@sbcglobal..net WEB: gr159.com

1st THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:00pm

Greetings, Brethren and Friends, We will have our Regular

Communication followed by a public Installation of Officers on Thursday, December 3 at the Grotto. After a brief lodge business meeting at 7 PM, the lodge will be opened to guests for the purpose of installing Golden Rule Lodge’s officers for 2010. Following the Installation, we will enjoy food and refreshment at the afterglow, also at the Grotto. All members, visitors, guests and interested persons are cordially invited to join us for the evening’s events.

Fraternal regards, Bill Krebaum, W.M. _______________________

Puppy Size ‘Danielle keeps repeating it over and over again. We've been back to this animal shelter at least five times. It has been weeks now since we started all of this,' the mother told the volunteer.

'What is it she keeps asking for?' the volunteer asked.

'Puppy size!' replied the mother 'Well, we have plenty of

puppies, if that's what she's looking for.'

'I know..... we have seen most of them, ' the mom said in frustration... Just then Danielle came walking into the office

'Well, did you find one?' asked her mom.

'No, not this time, 'Danielle said with sadness in her voice. 'Can we come back on the weekend?'

The two women looked at each other, shook their heads and laughed 'You never know when we will get ………..

'Mom, that's it! I found the right puppy! He's the one! I know it!' She screamed with joy. 'It's the puppy size!'

'But it's the same size as all the other puppies you held over the last few weeks,' Mom said.

'No not size... The sighs. When I held him in my arms, he sighed,' she said. 'Don't you remember? When I asked you one day what love is, you told me love depends on the sighs of your heart. The more you love, the bigger the sigh!'

The two women looked at each other for a moment. Mom didn't know whether to laugh or cry. As she stooped down to hug the child, she did a little of both.

'Mom , every time you hold me, I sigh. When you and Daddy come home from work and hug each other, you both sigh. I knew I would find the right puppy if it sighed when I held it in my arms,' she said. Then, holding the puppy up close to her face, she said, 'Mom , he loves me. I heard the sighs of his heart!'

Close your eyes for a moment and think about the love that makes you sigh. I not only find it in the arms of my loved ones, but in the caress of a sunset, the kiss of the moonlight and the gentle brush of cool air on a hot day.

They are the sighs of God. Take the time to stop and listen; you will be surprised at what you hear. 'Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.'

I hope your life is filled with Sighs!!!

Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends! Life is too short and friends are too few. Life is too short to wake up with regrets.

Love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don't. God Bless each of you. One and all.

From the Sighs of my heart. Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, or if it be your Muharram or Kwanzaa may it be filled with family, friends and joy!

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ZAL GAZ GROTTO JAMES “TURK” TURKINGTON ,

MONARCH 2655 Esch Ave., Ann Arbor 48104

(734) 780-4761 jimturkington@hotmail.com Henry Geiss, PM……………..……Secretary

3436 Yellowstone, Ann Arbor 48105

2ND

WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:30 PM

2070 West Stadium Blvd.

(734) 663-1202

www.scgrotto.com or at: prophets@zalgazgrotto.org

Greetings Prophets and Brothers, On Wednesday, December 9 we are

having the Annual Meeting and Election of Officers at 7:30 p.m. All Prophets should attend. I am pleased to announce that the Grotto will be sponsoring a Needy Child's Dental Surgery at The University of Michigan Hospital's Dental Surgery Unit through our DOCTOR OF SMILES PROGRAM, headed by Prophet Justin Krasnoff. Zal Gaz Grotto, with the cooperation of the Grotto Humanitarian Foundation and The University of Michigan Dental Surgery Unit will help a child in need .

On Saturday, December 19th at 7 p.m. the Grotto will be hosting our annual help appreciation party along with an adult Christmas Party. This year we are going to do something new and celebrate the holidays by participating in an optional white elephant. For those that want to participate, bring a wrapped present, $20 dollar limit. The grotto will supply pizza, subs, chips, etc. PM Cube is going to bake a dessert to pass around, so bring a treat too. There will be a sign up sheet at the club for the party and the white elephant or call Megan [our new bartender] to put your name on the list. Please RSVP by December 5th.

We cannot operate without volunteer help. Thank you so much , all that have helped this year. Please come to the party. My year as Monarch of the Grotto is ending and I cannot thank enough all the people that have helped me and Zal Gaz so very much.

We will have our all you can eat Spaghetti Dinner on Wed., Dec.2.

Our Friday Fry and more will be on Dec. 11. There will be no fry on Christmas Day.

Our all you can eat Breakfast will be on Sunday, Dec. 20. Fraternally yours, Monarch Jim "Turk" Turkington Fraternally yours,

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YPSILANTI CHAPTER NO. 119, OES JEAN & CARL RUFUS, PM, PP

WORTHY MATRON & PATRON 12151 Bunton Rd., Willis 48191

(734) 461-6019 Donelda Hughes, PM, …………….Secretary

2859 Marshall St., Ann Arbor 48108 (734) 929-2044

2ND

MONDAY OF MONTH 7:30 PM 5752 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti 48197 __________________________________

Greetings from Ypsilanti OES East: Well, here we go again! Moral of

the story is never say “never”. We’re starting our year with a full

core of officers, minus one. Our organist Dilys Wisely is home,

after some pretty scary back surgery. Pearl Gale is very slowly getting over a pinched nerve in her back. Has trouble sitting or standing. Phyllis Meadows and Jim Miller are still having intestinal problems. The rest of us are washings our hands so darn often, they’re getting chapped. Maybe it’s not because of the fear of getting the flu but just a new way to sell soap and lotion. Just a thought.

We were pleasantly surprised with a full sidelines at our Installation. It makes it worthwhile if Sisters & Brothers are visiting, so get out there and travel!

Nov. 30th is our School of Instruction at 7:00 sharp. Officers in formals and dark suits for the men.

Dec. 14th will be a business meeting and initiation. Open at 5:00, potluck and initiation at 7:30. Hope you come join us and help welcome our new Brother.

Any suggestions for fun times and ways to encourage our members to come back would be appreciated.

Remember, it’s only ONE night a month and were dark in January and February.

Give someone a smile, a word of praise and a hug!

Let us know of any illness or woe. Jean and Carl Rufus WM & WP Remind me to let Carl breathe!

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the support & dedication you have shown us over the years.

December finds area Lodges installing their new officers for the coming year. This is an excellent opportunity to show your brothers we, the York Rite, care. Attend as many installations as you comfortably can & wear your red jacket if you have one. Remember to stand when your representative asks during the presentation of the new Master with his pin. Bring a petition or two with you; you never know if THIS might be the day someone asks YOU about the Craft.

May the New Year bring you health & prosperity and may the All Mighty shower you with blessings. Happy Holidays!! S&F, Allen Christ

Lord Prop Us Up

Every time I am asked to pray, I think of the old deacon who always prayed, 'Lord, prop us up on our leanin' side.' After hearing him pray that prayer many times, someone asked him why he prayed that prayer so fervently. He answered, 'Well, you see, it's like this ... I got an old barn out back. It's been there a long time; it's withstood a lot of weather; it's gone through a lot of storms, and it's stood for many years. It's still standing. But one day I noticed it was leaning to one side a bit. So I went and got some pine poles and propped it up on its leaning side so it wouldn't fall. Then I got to thinking about that and how much I was like that old barn. I've been around a long time. I've withstood a lot of life's storms. I’ve withstood a lot of bad weather in life, I've withstood a lot of hard times, and I'm still standing too. But I find myself leaning to one side from time to time, so I like to ask the Lord to

WASHTENAW CHAPTER NO. 6 1415 Miller Ave., Ann Arbor 48103

ALLEN C. CHRIST, PHP High Priest

1120 Jewell Road, Milan 48160-9529 (734) 429-4275 cell: (734) 395-6494

adchrist@gmail.com ALLEN C. CHRIST, PHP ……...…Secretary

1120 Jewell Road, Milan 48160-9529 (734) 429-4275 cell: (734) 395-6494

adchrist@gmail.com STATED CONVOCATION

3rd Monday of the Month 7:00 PM

High Priest Address

Greetings Friends & Companions, I hope the spirit of the season is

filling your hearts. It is odd writing a letter, to be published in December, and it is not yet Thanksgiving!

We are NOT holding our Stated Convocation this month, due to interference with the Christmas holiday. We WILL begin our Masonic endeavors again in January on the 18th at 7:00 pm. We will have refreshments which will be served at 6:30. Please take this time to be with loved ones as much as you are able.

We are pleased to say we have seen many positive things take place this year. We have found a good medium term home for our Chapter, our records are safely stored, as are some of the larger props for our several degrees. We are enjoying continued and new interest in our Craft, and we are once again meeting in Ann Arbor. Thank you Tom Jameson for your help in finding us a place to stay.

Thanks are also in order for our friends and brothers in Ypsilanti for allowing us to meet in their chambers for the time. We have been blessed with many who have done their bit to see that we are held in loving hands.

We are sad to see the Temple on Liberty go away, but look forward to the day when we can all meet together in brotherhood in a NEW Ann Arbor Masonic Temple.

The New Year will see more changes come our way. We have some great men ready to serve the Craft and we look forward to helping them realize their goals. When good men gather and together strive towards a common goal, we see great things. The reins of leadership will pass to these brothers and companions, please give them the

Al Harden

734 368.1508

jkdg531@aol.com

prop us up on our leaning side, 'cause I figure a lot of us get to leaning at times.

Sometimes we get to leaning toward anger, leaning toward bitterness, leaning toward hatred, leaning toward cussing, leaning toward a lot of things that we shouldn't.. So we need to pray, 'Lord, prop us up on our leaning side, so we will stand straight and tall again, to glorify the Lord.''

Lord Prop Us Up

Paul

candidates that come in & become new Sir ANN ARBOR COUNCIL NO. 86 1415 Miller Ave., Ann Arbor 48103

ALLEN C. CHRIST, PTIM Thrice Illustrious Master

1120 Jewell Road, Milan 48160-9529 (734) 429-4275 cell: (734) 395-6494

adchrist@gmail.com PAUL C. HOWELL, PTIM……………….Recorder 17635 Manitou Beach Road Addison, MI 49220

(517) 262-5140 pch43@comcast.net

STATED ASSEMBLY

3rd MONDAY of the Month 7:00 PM

Companions and Friends: Note in the masthead that Allen has

again offered to assume the reigns of the Council for this next year. We thank him for his continued dedication. We have a new lineup of Officers for this coming year. Many new, young vibrant Companions wanting to lead us forward and excited about the challenges that lay ahead and the further Masonic Education that they will be gaining, thereby being better to lead and be the guiding light in Masonry in the area for years to come.

Our new line of Officers consists of Brothers and Companions from five (5) Lodges.

We have done several degrees and are beginning to feel comfortable with our surroundings.

No meeting in December! Wishing each of you a very Happy, Safe and Enjoyable Holidays with your family and loved ones.

We will be meeting in January. Refreshments of Chili will be served at 6:30. Meeting will open at 7 PM.

Will begin with the Most Excellent Masters Degree in RA. Followed by have our joint meeting. (Understand that MIGM Brian Himes is hoping to be able

to make a visit this evening.) We will be opening and closing the Council, in the Select Master, after the Meeting is finished. Officers, please study!!

Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti have begun rehearsing for the Super Excellent Masters Degree. Had our 1st rehearsal on the 19th and it went very well. Hoping to be able to put the degree on in May. We still have some small speaking parts and several non speaking parts available. Rehearsals are fun, local and require very little of your time.

Sandy, our Scribe, Elden has departed for warmer climes. See you in April.

May all of you, whatever may be your festive occasion at this Holiday Season be enjoyable and rewarding.

May the Almighty Bless and Keep

each of you safely in the palm of his hands.

ANN ARBOR COMMANDERY #13 1415 Miller Ave., Ann Arbor 48103

PAUL C. HOWELL, PC Eminent Commander

17635 Manitou Beach Rd., Addison 49220 517.262.5140 meghpmi97@comcast.net

ARTHUR W. DAVIDGE, MSA ………….Recorder 4551 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9614

(734) 769-6982 adavidge@umich.edu

STATED CONCLAVE

3rd MONDAY of the Month 7:00 PM

Greetings Sir Knights and Ladies!

Commandery, Battalion, Christmas Observance. Sunday, December 20 at the United Methodist Church, 1415 Miller Ave., Ann Arbor. Assemble at 9:30 am and attend worship service beginning at 10 am.

All Christian Masons are encouraged to attend, with their families. Please let Art or I know, with how many, if you think you might be able to make it. That way we can give the Church an idea for setting up for refreshments afterwards.

Attire, for Sir Knights, is Templar Uniform, minus sword!

I’ve had the pleasure this year of traveling to several Commandery Inspections. What a pleasure it has been to seen so many young Christian Masons becoming involved in the Knights Templar. It has been a pleasure to talk to them afterwards and here the excitement in their voice and see the joy in their faces and eyes with the beautiful impressive Order of the Temple which they had just witnessed.

It is a great pleasure to observe the delight with which the Christian Religion is being carried forward. We all need to improve and strengthen ourselves in our individual religious beliefs and faiths.

Masonry is an excellent example of all Religions should be teaching. That of understanding and caring. That of working together for the betterment of ALL mankind.

Become a stronger stalwart supporter and worker for your faith and become more knowledgeable and understanding of each of the other faiths. We all believe in the same Supreme Being, by whatever name we give him.

We each have the same basic teachings and beliefs. Let us practice them for the betterment of all.

God Bless each of you. Do not take Christ out of Christmas.

Ever Christian Mason should be a

Knight Templar.

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I BELIEVEI BELIEVEI BELIEVEI BELIEVE A Birth Certificate shows that we were

born A Death Certificate shows that we died

Pictures show that we lived! Have a seat…Relax…And read this

slowly I Believe…That just because two people argue, It doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do love each other. I Believe…That we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change. I Believe… That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them. I Believe…That you shouldn’t be so

eager to find out a secret. It could change you life Forever. I Believe…That your life can be

changed in a matter of hours by people who don’t even know you. I Believe…That credentials on the

wall do not make you a decent person. I Believe that when you think you

have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you- you will find the strength to help.

I Believe…That no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you every once in awhile and you must forgive them for that. I Believe…That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love. I Believe…That you can do something in an instant that will give your heartache for life. I Believe… That it’s taking me a long time to become the person I want to be. I Believe…That you can keep going long after you think you can’t. I Believe…That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. I Believe…That either you control your attitude or it controls you. I Believe…That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences. I Believe…That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you’re down, will be the ones to help you get back up.

I Believe…That money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I Believe…That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I Believe…That sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.

I Believe…That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.

I Believe…That it isn’t always enough, to be forgiven by others, sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I Believe…That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn’t stop for your grief.

I Believe…That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but, we are responsible for who we become.

I Believe…Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I Believe…That the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.

I Believe…”The happiest of people don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything.