Norfolk Assembly #15 is doing a spotlight on the dads who are involved and support our Assembly on a regular basis to learn more about them.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dad Joel Bundy and I learned many interesting details about him and his life. Dad Joel works as an executive at Sentara Hospital. He decided to become involved in Masonry because he always loved mysteries and thought that in Masonry he would get to learn about the mysteries of life. He was fourty seven when he first became a Mason. He told me that when he first became the Worshipful Master of the Lodge, he felt a complete mix of emotions. He felt excitement because he was becoming the Worshipful Master and nervous because of all of the ritual work he would have to learn and do. I asked him, “What made you want to come and help the Rainbow Girls?” He said that it was because he has four daughters of his own and whenever he comes to our meetings, he is reminded of them. I asked him about his favorite memory with us and he said that it was when he first witnessed our closing prayer when we kneel around the altar, and as we rise the higher level people help everyone rise and reach the top. I asked him what his favorite vacation was and he said that it was when he went swimming with the dolphins in Florida with his girls.

Dad Joel enjoys playing jazz music on his trumpet and reading all things Shakespeare. The final question I asked him was, “What advice would you give to us about life?”. He told me to always pay attention to the little things in life, live in the moment, and never take anything for granted. He told me this because when he was younger, he had almost died and he realized that he was taking life for granted and he didn’t want us to do that.

I have learned so much about Dad Joel through this experience and I hope that all of you have learned something about him as well.

In Rainbow Love and Service,
Phoenix

Monitor Lodge held their usual breakfast for the community on February 4th. Hampton is always ready to make (and eat) breakfast! We made tater tots, eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy, biscuits, and apples. There was a big turnout and lots of friendly faces. I met little girls, older men, and everyone in between! It’s always so nice to see people eating with their family and chatting with friends. I’m truly blessed to be a part of Hampton Assembly so that I can be a part of something bigger than myself: a community.

With Rainbow love and service,
Lauren Ann

On Friday August 26th, Hampton Assembly helped build a play set for a little girl battling autism and cancer. The build started at 8 am and we finished around 1:30pm. Mom Beth, Mom Kim, Lauren, and I built the roof. Rachal helped another group make the ladder and rock wall. It was so cool to see the pieces we made get put together to make something amazing.

When Madalyn came out, we all waved our hands and her face lit up. She was so happy! She went straight for the swing. As she was swinging, Roc Solid presented a picture to her parents that talked about what cancer can not take away. It was so amazing to see the impact that we made on that family.

After we finished building, we were asked to start sorting the pieces for the next build. So, not only did we help one kid, we started the process of helping another one.

To see the little Madalyn so happy and her parents so thankful helped us to realize what these two organizations are about; helping and bringing joy to others and helping as many individuals as we can. It was an absolutely amazing day, and I can’t wait to help with another build!

In Rainbow Love and Service,
Kensley
Hampton Assembly #2

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