A Silent BLESSING

Brother Jerry Hubler, Driftwood Emporium Lodge No. 532, Driftwood, worked in logging and trucking his whole life, following in the footsteps of his parents. He believed in hard work and looked forward to a happy retirement with his wife, Karen. In the last year of his career, their plans changed when Jerry was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. His condition progressed rapidly, and within three years, he passed away.

“He was a fantastic husband and father,” Karen said, “and a wonderful person and excellent provider. He was very good to me and had a big heart. There was nothing I wanted that I didn’t get.”

Linda listened to Karen’s situation and passed along her information to Nick Mahler, director of outreach and member services. Nick called Karen and informed her what assistance they could provide.

“It was a blessing,” Karen said. “To be able to reach out and hear, ‘Yes, we can help you,’ it gave me such hope.”

Her furnace was repaired, and while Karen still isn’t sure exactly what made her keep that postcard, she now tells everyone to keep any mailings they receive from the Masonic Village, Masonic Charities or the Widows’ Guild.

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“I’m pretty isolated – 20 miles from the nearest grocery store and gas station,” Karen said. “I want to stay abreast of what is happening with the Widows’ Guild. I know Linda now and stay in touch with her. She and Nick are lovely people: open and honest, straight forward and compassionate. They are my angels.”

Karen’s husband, Jerry, would be happy to know his legacy as an excellent provider continues because of his commitment to Freemasonry.