APRIL 2007

::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Sunday, April 1, 2007 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: . Bob got up early, with the birds flying and singing, all around. . Sand Hill Cranes were bugling in chorus, with Robins accompanying them, and an occasional Pheasant adding a little crowing, now and then. . Kathy JOY'ned him, and we decided to take our morning walk. . Lots of deer tracks in the gardens as they wait for Bob to start planting. . We got our walking gear on, and went out into the wetlands. When we started, it was raining lightly, and when we reached the orchard, we were both getting fairly wet. . Thank you for the rain bath!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The land is happy, happy, happy! . We came in and shared our Holy Spirit meditation service. It is so sacred to embrace this quiet stillness. We hope to do it most days, and sometimes, several times a day, (including before all meals), or, whenever one of us invites the other. . We got an angel message from Sylvia and Sean, who say that they stayed at Love's House, in PA., with Lisa and Peter, last night, and are headed to the Peace House, in Cincinnati, OH, to stay tonight. . Then, they will probably arrive at Bumpity Road, on Monday, or shortly thereafter.... . Bob went outside, once again, to grace the land with lots of raking, landscaping, etc., which also involved relocating heavy concrete blocks and telephone poles, into Bob's spontaneous landscaping plan. . Healthy meals, and bird watching, bring us together repeatedly, especially when the rains drive Bob back into the house. . The cats' house (formerly, a dog house), was moved away from the house, and out of the cats' winter residence, which was in Kathy's herb garden. :-) . The six feral cats all seem to have made the adjustment. . Three large water and food pans, at the new location, greatly facilitated their transition. :-) . Kathy stayed in, and kept getting the rooms and house ready, for the beloved family (everyONE is a part of our spiritual family) members, coming home soon! . We are very grateful, for all that is! . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Monday, April 2, 2007 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: . Kathy continued cleaning at Bumpity while Bob met Eva, Rose, and Jim at Mom Helen's for a ten game shootout of Sheepshead with the card slingers at Mom's O.K. Corral. . Lots of laughs with mom turning out to be the top cardslinger, followed by Quick Draw Jim. . Jim and Cuzzin' Mary Hanson stopped by Bumpity Rd. for a visit, so Kathy invited them in, and we had a fun and pleasant opportunity to talk and laugh about many of the experiences that we're presented with in life. They are friendly and honest about life, with laughter. That's great to see. . Dinner at Jim's invitation, so after KatKat came to town, we moseyed over to the World Buffet to do some serious food slinging at the buffet tables. . Bob turned out to be the top food slinger. . We had a great three-way chat with Jim over our two hour "food bliss-out." . Thank-you, Jim! . Then Kathy and I saddled up the Caddy and Saturn, and slowly ambled on home, ever on the watch for rambunctious deer. . Bob curled up, (for the seventh straight night), with Walsch's: Friendship With God (thank-you, CarMELa). . :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Tuesday, April 3, 2007 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: . Both wood stoves warming up the downstairs. . All six cats giving their undivided attention to the cat food at their relocated Dog House. . They seem to really like their "dog house," with an inside layer of hay, and, a glass entryway. . Since moving back into the relocated dog house, I do notice that the cats are showing a marked tendency to chase cars, bark for more food, and lift their leg to pee.   :-) . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Wednesday, April 3, 2007 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: . Water frozen in the cats dishes, so we bring the dishes inside to thaw out. . The freezing weather promped rather brisk walks for both of us this morning. . Lots of deer tracks and "deer dew" all around and in our gardens. . Both wood stoves churning out the heat. . Herds of squirrels periodically coming to the base of the bird feeder to dine on black sunflower seeds that the birds have dropped. Sometimes as many as seven squirrels at a time. . The birds and squirrels always give space to the cats, but sometimes they are all scattered within 12 feet of each other in various constellations. . We met Don and Mary, recently returned from their winter in Puerta Vallarta, Mejico, and went with them to see the movie: VOLVER, (The Returning), filmed in Spain, with English subtitles. . Excellent cast of outstanding actresses, coping with family experiences, and finding their way to unconditional love. . After the movie, we had a wonderful chat and sharing with Mary and Don at their beautiful home in Middleton. . Then, a midnight drive home, to find a car with Mass. plates, parked near our ancient Caddy. . Sean and Sylvia had arrived! . We look forward to seeing them in the morning! . :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Thursday April 5, 2007 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: . Joyous reunions with Sean and Sylvia, throughout the day! . Bob headed into Portage to have a long chat-chat with Mom Helen, to see if Bob could be of any help to his mom in any way. . Mom shared her stresses and depression, and the continual pain and discomfort she feels, especially not being able to get a good night's sleep, and awakening periodically, because of her pain. . It was a great sharing! . Then Chef Roberto worked on a great venison-rib dinner, and roasted carrots potatoes and onions, along with KatKat's home-made, home-grown, winter squash, and apple pies.   :-) . LeRoi arrived right before dinner, and his feasted of cooked veggies, in addition to the big salad, which everyONE appreciated. . Sean's massage of Bob, left Bob relaxed, indefinitely.   :-) . :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Friday April 6, 2007 . Bob and Kathy continuing their daily outside walks, and inside cycling, it is a great opportunity for embracing inner renewal and peace. Sean walked, to JOY'n with us, in this blessing. . We used all the roasted veggies for veggie soup, which was tasty! . Le Roi kept Miss Atlanta glowing in the Sunrise Room. . Dinner was capped off with substantial amounts of chocolate-chip-mint ice cream, with nuts, etc. . Lots of great chatting with Le Roi, about a variety of topics, including sprouts, gardening, computer work, etc. . Le Roi is staying in the SunSet Room, with no heat, and enjoying a misty, moonlight, retreat. . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Saturday, April 7, 2007 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: . Le Roi called Barb Weaver, who then stopped by to chat, after going shopping in our area. . It has been a great treat to see Barb again! . Lots of joyous sharings! . Sister Rita and nephew Marshall stopped by for a six hour chat, staying for dinner and a Onederful series of interactions with Le Roi, and the rest of us. . A very inspirational time, highlighted by remarkable insights, inspirations, and laughter. . Again, the chocolate-chip-mint ice cream really........ "took a licking!" . :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Sunday, April 8, 2007 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: . LeRoi left early, and then Dana (from W.Dells) and Petra (from Germany), arrived to join Sylvia and Sean, Kathy and Bob, for the 10:00 a.m. service. . Bob did a meditation reading and the group then interacted in various heartwarming constellations until almost dark. . Dinner was a long, sharing, session with Sean's guitar playing and singing, which were acknowledged by all, as awesome gifts from this dear soul. . Thank you Holy Spirit, for bringing all of these Angels TOgether to Gather, in the One Love of God, within. . And, as darkness blanketed the world, all the in-house owls, began fluttering from room to room, perching, where they are moved to perch. . Thank you, thank you, thank you! . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Monday, April 9, 2007 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: . It is a beautiful day, at Bumpity Road. . The sun is shining, and the birds are all around the feeder. . All of the angels, who are here now, at Bumpity Road, arose from their nests pretty early today. . Bob and KAThy took their morning walk. . When we came back in, Sean and Sylvia were there to greet us, and offered a part of the day when they feel that it is the easiest for them to be helpful, while they're here, at Bumpity Road, for this visit. So, we all JOY'ned in welcoming this willingness. . We also shared about our joint spirit to embrace the family of Love, that we are united in. . Thank you God! . Bob went into town, to play cards with those drawing the aces from the deck. . Catherine called, to say that she and Lois will be arriving at Bumpity, at 1:00 pm. . Kathy, Sylvia, and Sean talked about BEing embraced in the experience of celebrating joy. . In the early afternoon, Lois and Catherine came rolling up the bumpity road, in their white SUV, from Madison. Thank you. . We welcomed them in, and we visited, then Catherine and Lois took a walk, while Kathy made more Pumpkin Soup. . At the same time, Sean and Sylvia were getting beds ready, in the rooms of the west side of the house. . During the afternoon, Lois and Catherine enjoyed reading, in the SunRise Room, while Kathy finished the soup. . Then, they came into the kitchen, and Lois made the salad, while Catherine put together a beautiful and delicious relish tray. . Bob decided to make some delicious baked sandwiches of meat and cheese, which added to this gourmet feast. . Then, Sylvia came out and started helping us all get the table set, and bring the food around the table. . Cuzzin' Jerry came down the Bumpity Road as we were about to eat, so we added another plate, to the table. It is always great for him to JOY'n with us! . We celebrated, with a festive feast of Love and laughter, until we were filled to the brim with a lot of JOY filled sharings of peace, happiness, and love. . Thank you, everyONE. . Catherine, Lois, and Kathy took a walk around the Bumpity Road grounds. We saw a fantastic sunset, that was still glowing, plus two gleaming stars. . It is refreshing to walk in and smell the fresh country air. Ahhhhhh, thank you, so much! . This threesome of adventurers came back into the Sunrise Room, and visited with Bob, until the wee hours. Or, wee hours, for Catherine. . As they were about to go to bed, Sean and Sylvia came out, to sing some songs for everyONE. It is always such a treat, to hear Sean sing, and sing with him. . Thank you Angels! . Then, Lois and Catherine went off to bed, and Sylvia, Sean, Bob, and Kathy stayed up, into the very weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee hours, sharing. It is always so beautiful, to see and have this willingness that Love gives to laugh TOgether. . What a day for the birds! . As snow swirled around them, over 40 birds at a time were at the feeder and under it, representing eight different spices (species) of birds. :-) . ------------------------------------------ . Tuesday, April 10, 2007 . We heard the Angel Catherine come through the door, and said: "Good Morning," to her. . Bob got one his delicious homegrown basil omelets ready for Lois and Catherine. . Kathy joined in with them, and it was great to have a fantastic breakfast, in which we all shared spontaneously about our experiences of life, love, and laughter. . Catherine and Lois both are fantastic friends, to share with. Thank you Spirit, that they came out to be with us. . This marvelous duo of friends headed back to Madison. . Bob and Kathy went off, to run errands, getting more fresh herbal plants at Link's Greenhouse, and good tasting treats, at Mishler's General Store. . When we drove back up the bumpity road, there was a van with Maryland license plates, at the house. It was Peter P., here to visit with everyONE. . Kathy, Bob, Sean, and Sylvia shared in their first JOY'ning to come TOgether and express insights or thoughts that came up for any of us. It was a very profound and heartfelt experience. . The mechanic called, to say that the Saturn was ready to pick up. So, Peter took Kathy over to get it, as he went to Madison. . The evening was filled with a lot of abundant sharings between Sean, Sylvia, Bob, and Kathy. It was a grace filled opportunity to talk deeply about how our hearts are guiding us. . We also made trips to Mishlers' Amish General Store for additional 1/2 gallon sprouting jars, and seeds and beans to sprout, to eat alone, or in salads. . Then to Alva's Amish Store to pick up special screens that the big green grasshoppers will not be able to eat through! . And finally, over to Link's Green House Farm to pick up a few more potted herb plants, and, turnip seeds, which hopefully completes all our seed planting requirements.   :-) . ............................................ . Wednesday, April 11, 2007 . This is the first day that Bob, Kathy, Sylvia, and Sean agreed to embrace a day of fasting and stillness (with as much silence as possible) together, at Bumpity Road. . It has been very quiet and peace filled. . We gathered together for our group sharing, and expressed much love and laughter. . Then, Sylvia and Sean took a long walk, on the public roads, around this area. . They had been gone a little over an hour, and it is snowing and cold today. So, Bob went out in the car, to look for them. They were almost to the beginning of bumpity road, when he found them. . They came back in, and warmed up. . Sean and Sylvia offered to make a delicious tropical tea. The ingredients were given to them, by Alberto in Colombia. Mmmmmm, thank you Angel Alberto! . Bird watching and fire gazing, throughout the day and night. . A day of Embracing The Stillness! . ----------------------------------- . Thursday, April 12, 2007 , We experienced a grand day of sharing in the JOY, and embracing the peace within. . Bob and KAThy went to Wisconsin Dells, to pick up some Bragg's apple cider vinegar (3 gallons),from Leroi, that we ordered together. It was a great gathering of talking about the inspirations that we have, in living. . Sylvia and Sean JOY'ned with Kathy and Bob, for our meditation, expressing about how it felt to have had the day of fasting and stillness, and coming back into talking and eating, for those so guided... . Bob has decided to fast again today. . It was very helpful, to communicate about that. . Cuzzin' Jerry stopped by to visit. We talked with him, and Bob made him a meal of a grilled cheese sandwich and chicken noodle soup. He was feeling good, and in happy spirits. . Sean invited Kathy to go and talk with him for a while, so we did that, and it was very helpful. . When we returned, we all talked a lot from our hearts, about how we feel, and it was an open opportunity to JOY'n in Love. Thank you God! . Thank you for the Open Door that we have, to talk about what is coming to mind, from the feelings, in your heart, freely. . Syliva also shared her expertise on the Mayan Calendar, and did translated readings (from Spanish to English), for both Bob and KatKat, that were wondrously accurate, even including much of what had transpired earlier, throughout the day! -------------------------------------- . Friday, April 13, 2007 . It is a beautiful day, at Bumpity Road. . Bob and Kathy took their walks, with the sun shining the snow away, and it was glorious to feel the freshness. . Now, we are ready for another day of sharing. . Thank you God, for all of our blessings. ---------------------------------------- . Saturday, April 14 through Sunday, April 15, 2007 . Bob, Sean, Sylvia, and Kathy shared many additional moments of BEing true to speaking what is clearly coming to mind. . Sean and Sylvia are powerful messengers, to encourage us, to do that. They express, and make this their top priority. It is, in their willingness to JOY'n in this, that the clarity of mind, comes clearly. They are very inspiring, in this way. . We experienced talking and seeing the miracle, of how Bumpity Road is so power filled, for so many. . In the Sunday meditation service, we opened to Holy Spirit, and talked about some opportunities that we've all embraced. . Sylvia openly expressed about her life, and how it has flowed, to bring her to this miraculous time. . Thank you Sylvia. . Then, everyONE did the same, in their own beautiful way. . It was so powerful, that our 10 am service extended until 3 pm. . 3 pm is when we have decided to meet together every day. . Thank you, Holy Spirit, for giving us the willingness, to answer to your call. -------------------------------------- . Monday, April 16 2007 . Ahhhhh, miracles abound, at Bumpity Road! . A woman by the name of Faith called, to see about the possibility of coming to visit at Bumpity Road. . Kathy talked with her, and told her what we do here, and she said that she'd get back with us. . Bob went to town, to play cards with the card slingers. They had a full game of joking and slinging. . Sean volunteered to help Bob with doing things outside, on the grounds. . They were as busy as bees, buzzing around, out there. . Thank you Angels. . Sylvia and Kathy organized and moved foods around, in the refrigerators, to make things easier to find, in them. ------------------------------- . Tuesday, April 17, 2007 . Bob, Kathy, Sean and Sylvia were meeting at 3 pm, and the phone started ringing with friends calling. . Among them, was Faith calling to say that she and a friend would be arriving within a few hours. . We marveled, in the blessing of this willingness that they have to answer our call to the come to the open door, of Bumpity Road. . Sylvia, Sean, Kathy, and Bob expressed our gratitude to be sharing this experience, with one another. . Then, we all JOY'ned together, in cleaning the inn, for them to arrive home soon. . Faith and her friend George arrived and everyone met them. Then, Bob and Kathy sat, to talk with them about their lives, and ours, and how we have all been so blessed to meet one another. . We invited George and Faith to eat from the bounty, of Bumpity Road foods. . They ate dinner, with Kathy, Bob, Sean, and Sylvia and were so happy to be welcomed, so openly. . We visited a while longer, and all went beaming, to our respective joy filled havens, in which to rest, for the night. . Thank you God. ------------------------------ . Wednesday, April 18 through Sunday, April 22, 2007 . Bob often arises up early, and frolics around the Bumpity kitchen and Sunrise rooms, when George and Faith join him. It gives an opportunity to get to know, and share with them more. . Kathy comes in to talk with everyONE, and the community spirit always flows stronger once again, at Bumpity Road. . Sylvia and Sean come and give grateful blessings, with their joy and union of BEing in the One light of Love. . We came together for our Community meetings each day, and many things are given by everyONE to laugh and talk about. . Thank you for the opportunity, to come together in friendship, peace, and love. . Susan came over on Friday from Mt. Horeb to embrace the unity of BEing at Bumpity Rd. for the Community weekend. . She got here in time to eat with everyONE, and JOY'n in the fun and laughter. . We invited everyONE to come in for the Dream Interpretation Group. It was a beautiful time for all, to express dreams that they've had. . Bob opened the group, to talk about a dream that he had experienced, and this triggered memories of dreams in others. . It was a ONEderful opening experience. . This feeling of the family in open celebration went on into Saturday, where we all talked about life from our willing outlooks. It is great to talk openly and live in a unified experience. . Kathy and Bob went into Madison to facilitate a wedding at Olbricht Botanical Gardens. It was a fabulous opportunity, to see these two JOY'n as ONE, in the blessed Union of marriage. It was a fun and clear expression of their Love for One another. . Sunday morning was fabulous to open with the meditation service, where we invited Holy Spirit to guide our sharings. That is what happened, as the group talked about an experience that we'd been a part of, and described it with open hearts and minds. Thank you so much for giving the inner guidance, for clear peace. . We are very grateful! . Monday April 23, 2007 ------------------------------------- . A beautiful day shines upon us, as Bob did work outside, mowing, and raking. . Faith helped with the raking, and BEing very helpful, while George talked with her, and watched what she did. . Sylvia and Sean went out to the picnic table, to write, and share with each other, in the One Spirit of Love. . We came together for our afternoon meeting, to the table outside. . We each read a quotation from A Course in Miracles. George took quite a few quotations out to share, and it flowed like poetry, with our comments of peace. . Sean and Sylvia showed pictures of their wedding and travels. It was a fantastic sharing of love and expressing, in a community spirit. . Wrens, Bluebirds, and Tree Swallows have all returned to nesting boxes and birdhouse gourds, alongside our diriveway! ---------------------------------------- . Tuesday, April 24, 2007 . We talked openly. When we gathered together, ideas came up for clearer communication between everyONE. . We invited all to talk about anything that came to mind, about relationships that they've experienced, in an open way. . We did that, and it helped to give a clearer way, for everyONE to express. . This went on for a while, and was very helpful, for those looking at experiences in their lives, and those talking about their relationships, in which they've grown immensely. Each relationship is very helpful, in giving a way of looking at one's life, to see how they can ask for clarity, to live with a peaceful mind. . The bugling, of Sand Hill Cranes, is one of our most frequently heard songs, along with the Cardinals, Crows, and Mourning Doves. -------------------------------------  . Wednesday, April 25, 2007 . We embraced another day of fasting and as much stillness as possible. . The meeting time was one in which we were quiet and meditative. . Sean and Kathy went over the materials that he's completed in the Pathways of Light course: Knowing Your True Purpose. It was a great way of coming together, to let go of ideas that aren't serving our lives now, to seizing the beauty of living NOW. . Then, we began to talk a bit more and take care of things we were guided to do, with inner guidance. . We rested, and came together to JOY'n in the fun and peace of BEing spontaneous NOW. . Usually, a few of the feral cats some to the east patio, and gaze inside to watch us animals, inside our cage. . They have become very adept at running in front of us and jumping onto the firepit sitting stumps, to await special treats. ---------------------------------------- . Thursday, April 26, 2007 . We got up, to find another day of JOY'ning for everyONE, in their own ways. . It is beautiful, to embrace this, to BE guides of Love and Peace. . Faith and George decided to watch the video about the The Brain together. . Sylvia and Sean came to share a meal, and JOY'n together. . Thank you to everyONE, for living and BEing in community, in their own ways. . Common demoninators, (on The Brain, video), among terminally ill patients, who experienced spontaneous remission healings were: . 1. A belief in a "higher Power." . 2. An awareness that thought could change how they felt, emotionally. . 3. They felt the desire to transform their livies. . 4. They experienced alterations in time and space. . WOW! . ------------------------------------ . Friday, April 27, 2007 through Monday, April 30, 2007 . It is deLIGHTful, to see the light shining through often now. . We are JOY'ning a lot, to come together to gather all around Bumpity Road. . The weekend was beautiful, with the sharings of One another, and with ourselves, in meaningful ways, that are INspiring to each of us. It gives an opportunity, to deepen each one's awareness, by sharing with each other. . We came together for the meditation service, and talked Openly about how we were feeling about some key ideas, that were very inspiring. . Faith and George went to some services, at local churches, and talked about their experiences with those. They showed that it takes a little willingness to see that everyONE can have an Open Door, when the mind is open to that. . Sean and Sylvia talked about hearing the call from the Owls, to express messages from Holy Spirit. It was fabulous to experience this witness to Love with them, AS SYLVIA TALKED ABOUT HEARING THE OWLS REPEAT A MELODY, TO A SONG, THAT SEAN HAD JUST FINISHED WRITING!. . We celebrated with Sean and Sylvia, by sharing a Ring and Renewal of the Vows ceremony with them. . It was a beautiful day at Bumpity Road, for this celebration, with sun shining and angels all around, to participate. . Faith played her accordian, and George played the keyboard, and they both sang some songs, which they and everyOne really liked. This included: "Oh when the Saints, Come Marchin' In..." . Faith took lovely pictures, that Sean coached her about taking. . The music was quite festive and the pictures are marvelvous. . Sylvia and Sean shared their profound Love for One Another, in experiencing spontaneous thoughts, that came from their hearts. . Bob talked about the expression of Love that they are, and are a mirror to so many, with their commitment to serving Holy Spirit, with their hearts. . Kathy talked about how she sees their Love is a unique message of Being One. . Kathy gave the vows, which came from Holy Spirit, and invited Sean and Sylvia to share them. . Then, Sylvia and Sean JOY'ned with each other, with the Ring Celebration. This is a celebration of Joy'ning their Love Eternally, with the symbol of Rings. The ring has no beginning and no ending, it goes on and on, eternally. . When Sean walked Sylvia to the West Patio for the afternoon ring ceremony, the Sand Hill Cranes were joyfully bugling the music, that heralded the arrival of these newly weds, for this followup ring ceremony, to their Halloween Day 2006 Legal Wedding, officiated here at Bumpity Road. ----------------------------------------