The pageant activities have started. All the girls checked in last night and had lots of pizza and took their tests. It has been so much fun seeing all their exuberance, smiles, and excitement. I have also been so happy to greet our out-of-state judges. They are all people I have had the privilege of meeting over the years and I respect each one of them a great deal.
Rustie and I got an early start to the weekend, as we attended a formal banquet of Indiana's Grand Commandary on Thursday night in Indianapolis. Rustie represented the Job's of Indiana with some beautiful remarks telling them about Job's Daughters in general and especially about our HIKE Fund. Rustie then escorted the Grand Master of Indiana in their Grand March and I was privileged to be escorted by James, the State Master Councilor. It was a lot of fun and afterwards we shared ice cream with David and Donna Miller. George and Karen Ingles were at the head table, as George was the MC. My sincerest apologies to Elecia. She was supposed to join us and I had told her about it when we first got the invite and even sent an RSVP for her, but then forgot to tell her where and when to be there.
I wish every Mason in Indiana had been able to hear the Grand Master's remarks as he told the men, we need to support all of our appellant bodies. I wish all of our Masons felt that way. I know the Masons at Knightsville are very supportive of our Bethel, but that is not always the case everywhere. I am so thankful for the Masons that do show our Daughters the love and support that they do.
My next update will be on the young ladies, who will be representing our state in the upcoming year. First, I want to say I have been so blessed with the four Daughters, who were selected last year to serve in our Grand Family. Rustie has been my constant travel companion and those long trips would definitely not have been the same without all of our sharing. Genesis has shown such energy and enthusiasm for everything during the year that I am energized just being around her. Mandy is my solid rock. She keeps me grounded. And Maddy is our little love and I will always look forward to her hugs. Hey, I am beginning to get misty. I need to go get ready for all of the days activities. Anita, GG
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