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NEW YEAR'S DAY 1-1-05
(KathyRyn)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Confetti going everywhere, in a room full of
JOYfilled ONES! This is how the New Year came bursting in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is
a perfect expression of my mind!!!!!!!! Thank you Holy Spirit, in bringing forth the
obvious embrace of JOY that I welcome into life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yippee!!!!!!!!!!! These
same JOYfillled ONES quickly joined to clean up all of the pieces, to clear the floor, by
sharing in the same spirit of fun and laughter. It is great, I was sharing with one of
the people there, that I think I was asleep in my bed at the Peace House at this time
last year. This year, Holy Spirit is accenting the JOY, to have it explode in merriment!
Thank you soooooooo Holy Spirit, and for you great sense of humor, and welcoming of fun
NOW!
Then, we visited with a few people, who left soon, after welcoming the New Year in, and
went off to bed.
The morning welcomed a great resting, until late morning.
We woke up to breakfast made by the children and their friends, who stayed over. There
was quite a houseful. They were joined in merriment and laughter!
Then, Bob and I went back downstairs a little
while.
When we came back, a few of the children were still there. I sat and talked with Kaitlin,
Cayce (her guest), Edna, and Diane (Cayce's mom). It was great to share in this with
them. Cayce wanted to stay longer, and she and Diane decided that it would be more
helpful for her to go on home. It was great to see this kind of interaction between moms
and children. They all talked about how they felt. Mom kept urging Cayce to honestly
express her feelings. It was great. Thank you
guys so much.
Stephan (Blake's guest) stayed a long time. They had fun, modeling many of the costumes
from the basement for us. It was funny and a lot of fun!
I went into Gary's office, to embrace the Pathways of LIght lesson more. Gary's office
has a great cd player in it, that made it easy to listen to cds on.
I was in there for a few hours doing this. Thank you God! It always excites and amazes
me, how you bring everthing so easily, when one says YES! Thank you soooooooooo much!
It was great to hear more laughter, when Stephan's mother came to pick him up. I came out
of the office, to see her talking with Bob, Gary, and Edna. It was great to see this
joining. Such a JOY! She openly shared about her perceptions of life. It is great to see
the OPEN spirit at Edna and Gary's house too, like we have at Bumpity Rd.
She shared that she feels that Stephan sees Blake like a brother. It is great to see them
join so lovingly together.
We got dinner ready and shared. It was great.
Bob and I went back into the office, to share the POL meditation exercise. It was
fantastic.
Then, we came out and shared with Gary, Edna, and Sophia, before going to bed.
Love and laughter,
KAThyRYN
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(Bob)
It was very interesting to watch the children inundate each other with gazillions of tons
of confetti, and even more interesting to watch 12 of them clean it up afterwards.
Lating on their stomachs and stretching out their arms to use them for long brooms,
angeling their wings across the room plowing tons of confetti ahead of them.
We were missing three children after the first bulldozing cleaning thrust, but are sure
they will be found somewhere under the leftover confetti and Christmas paper.
by the time the broom and dustpan brigade finished, two more confetti children were
uncovered.
The vacuum cleaning corps finished up and located the last confetti child.
New Year's Day we woke up to six little boy angels watching game programs with the MUTE
button on. They were a joy to watch as they tried to not wake us up. In addition to
angels Blake and Lucas, their four companion angels were Saints Stefan (Bosnia), Austin,
Max and Sam.
Cayce was with Kaitlin and Little Miss Libertyville, Kierstin, was with tiny little
Kathryn (both first graders).
Gorgeous angels all.
A delight to be with and observe.
Later in the day, Stefan's mom gave us an impromptu seminar on the past and recent
history of Bosnia. Her spontaneous narration was so compelling and riveting that I wished
the entire world could have heard it.
A great and adventurous day!
Filled with all kinds of teachers and mirrors.
I watched the children rather closely......
...you know....
...to learn....
remember?
"..unless ye become as little children...."
(and, I really would like to get to "enter"....)
peacefully joyous,
Bob Thompson
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FAMILY FOOD, FEUD, AND FOOD. Sunday, 1-2-05
(Bob)
Upon waking, we watched Angels Blake and Lucas in the corner, muting away with a
challenging, remotely controlled games program.
Lots of great food, allllllllllllllll day long.
Again!
We got the family together to play the T. V. version of Family Feud, dividing ourselves
into two teams with adults and children on both teams.
It was interesting entertaining, educational, and funny.
Chef Edna (my DAUGHTER-in-law) just keeps on turning out one gourmet meal after another.
And the desserts!
My, oh my, Brownie Ice Cream Pie!
Strawberry Creamy Cake!
Yum, yum, yum!
tum, Tum, TUM!
Calories!
Glorious, glorious, calories!
Yippee!
peacefully enthusiastic
(bubbly bobby) :)
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(KAThyRYN)
It was a restful day, as we slept in late. Lucas and Blake were so considerate of us, by
keeping the volume down, while watching their video games, when we lounged in bed.
We then got up, to eat a little breakfast.
It was fun, when we decided to play FAMILY FEUD (LOVE, actually because it was a
celebration of JOY AND FUN)! EveryONE joined together in this, and laughed joyfully!
We shared together, in a great family Spirit!
As the day flowed along, it was very warm and peaceful.
It was a blessing for me, to go out with Edna and Kaitlin to the store. We were in one
store for a few hours, and didn't realize it, until we came out. It was a dream within
the dream of JOY!
When we came, back, we ate dinner.
Then, the children went to bed early, as it was their last night before school started
back.
We watched the wedding video with Gary, Edna, and Sophia. Again, it shows the joy that we
embrace. There was so much laughter that we had to turn it down when that happened. It is
sooooooooo beautiful to share this JOY everywhere, for everyONE to embrace. The laughter
and joy goes on and on. Thank you Holy Spirit. They really appreciated seeing the joy in
this blessed experience.
Love and joy,
KAThyRYN
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THIS LITTLE ISLAND (Friday, 12-3-04)
(Kathryn)
We live on a little island at the end of a bumpity road. But, our little island is
connected to everyone. And so, a steady trickle of tourists, consistently pours into the
open doors of home.
Your bed is made.
We have left the light on.
And the food and beverages are in the fridge (all three of them).
But.........please don't let the yellow cat in.
Thank-you.
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Wow, what a day of joyous blessings!
We said good morning and gave blessings to Barb and Robert. Barb invited everyone to go
to breakfast with her. Then, Robert said that he felt guided to go to breakfast with her.
They went onto do that.
I was guided to write the journal. While I was writing , Lisa called to say that she had
just gotten her rental car at the airport in Madison. She
said that she'd call us when she got to Portage. I was just finishing the journal, when
she called. I said , "come on home, we're here."
I went to take a bath and get dressed. I had just gotten dressed, when I heard a car horn
blowing. I went out, and Lisa was pulling up to the house.
We welcomed her in. This is the first time that she has been here to Bumpity Rd. Lisa and
I are sisters in Christ, and have a powerful joining. It is so natural and easy for us to
be together. We joined in purpose with her. It is a true celebration whenever I join with
Lisa. We kept talking about being grateful, for all of the miracles. It is so much
fun!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lisa celebrated with Bob and myself, in our joining in Holy
Relationship!
Lisa went to take a nap and I called Randi, to tell her that Cuzzin' Jerry said that he'd
pick her up.
Then, I went to clean the bedrooms for people who'd be staying here during the
gatherings. I started, by clearing out a few of the bags. Then, finding closets to put
the remaining boxes and bags into. I got them all put away, and Bob came down to put the
few things away that were his. Lisa woke up, and helped us get the beds ready downstairs.
It came together very easily.
We got dinner ready. Bob made a venison roast, with a pot of cooked vegetables. Lisa
helped us clean up, and do things to get ready for dinner. Then, Bob, Lisa, and myself
ate this beautiful feast. Pretty soon, Randi and Jerry got back very soon after that. We
asked them if they had eaten. We gave them food, and Bob started heating the rooms. We
all joined in holy relationship about the miracles of NOW. It is soooooooo awesome.
While we were preparing the meals. the phone rang. It was Duncan, Alice Ann, and her
husband.
Duncan had a great trip, and they were laughing about everything. Thank you God! Such an
awesome miracle.
Every moment, I am continuously reminded of the miracles in everything. Thank you God. I
am celebrating in joy!
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Friday, December 3rd, 2004 (Bob).
When I looked out the Sunrise Room this morning, Barbara was finishing a walkabout with
Robert, showing him the lay of the land around Bumpity Road.
It is a joy for me to see such flexible, quick, and profoundly funny minds, come together
and share so spontaneously.
Lisa arrived from Pennsylvania, rented a car at the Madison Airport and arrived here
about midday. It was like watching the joy of two long lost sisters coming together
again.
Jerry stopped by to take my car to Madison to give Randi a ride home here.
Some of us ate a considerable quantity of popcorn. Which happened AFTER the roast
venison, onions (whole, big yellows), potatoes, carrots and home grown rutabagas.
The flavor of the tender and delicious venison was quite enhanced by the jellied
cranberry juices.
My potato prep work resulted in a lot of extra russet potatoes, washed and halved, that
did not fit in the large roasting pan. So, I baked them in a pan in a coating of olive
oil, and.........they are all gone!
Jerry had to get home and get his woodstove going. As he was leaving, he met Robert, who
was returning from a happy and adventurous day with Endeavor Academy residents in Lake
Delton.
My prep work for the three meals here tomorrow is fairly well all planned out. About 20
pounds of chicken are defrosting, as are three venison roasts.
The number of guests will help determine some of the major items for each meal.
The prep work has been accomplished, so, we are ready. :)
my very best to you all,
Bob Thompson
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CALIFORNIA PLAYTIME Monday, 1-3-05
(KAThryn)
This morning, we slept in for a while again.
Then, got up to eat a little breakfast.
I went up and took a bath in Kierstin and Sophia's bathroom. Thank you God for this
blessing.
I welcomed the opportunity to do more of the Pathways of Light lesson. It was great for
the house to be so quiet, in which to do this.
I heard Bob singing a lullaby to Sophia, which was very soothing. Wow, there's nothing
like resting on Bampa's (what Sophia calls Bob) shoulder, and hearing his heartbeat.
Sophia and I both love it!
It was great, to come out and see them both sitting very quietly together in meditation
and rest.
Then, Kierstin and Lucas got home first. They started doing homework. Lucas went quickly
through his spelling and math. Then, asked if he could go downstairs, to work with his
video games. Edna told him that he was welcome to do that.
Kierstin went through her spelling words, and knew them pretty well, with me and Edna.
She did her math. Then, Bob came and shared, to do them with her too. I did them with her
a little more.
Sabra (our youngest daughter) and Mike (her husband) were to come over that day. They
hadn't gotten there when the children got home. They arrived a little later. Sabra and
Mike and I went down and played with them. I thought about joining in to play chase, and
decided not to, when Sabra seemed to be having so much fun running all around. I decided
that she could do that part.
When Bob came down to join in, he and I had the honor of watching them lovingly, while
sitting on the bed.
Then, I helped Edna get dinner ready. We all came to eat dinner. It was great, to have
everyONE nestled around their big table.
Wow, what a delicious spread of food again.
Then, the children, Sabra and Mike went back downstairs.
I helped Edna and Gary clean up.
Bob and I talked with Gary. He played some
"Grateful Dead" music. He played one song that was very lively. Bob and I got up to
dance, and really cut the rug. I LOVE to dance, and we did it fully. Thank you God.
Sabra and Mike came up soon, and danced, while we (Bob and I) did. This was the
"newlyweds" dance. It was a great opportunity, to share this experience with them.
We ate some "very rich" pie and cake.
Then, Mike was reading a book, and so was Bob.
We sat, while they read the books. Then, Sabra joined into this, with Mike.
It was great to talk about a few things with everyONE while this happened.
Then, when Sabra and Mike decided to leave, we took pictures. I was taking pictures with
one camera of Bob, Sabra, and Gary. Then, Sabra, said "you aren't getting out of
pictures, get over there." She took some of us too.
It was great to meet Sabra and Mike. They are JOYfilled. I told them to come onto
Bumpity, to share with us more!
Gary, Edna, Bob and I talked for a while, then went to bed. Thank you God, for this holy
joining experience.
Love and peace,
KAThryn
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(Bob)
It was a great time to interact with Sophia and her mom, Edna, which I did for much of
the day, rocking Sophia to sleep for my third time (each one an eventual meditation for
me).
The four angels came home from school with stories about their first day of school in
2005, and their father, my son Gary, came home from his law practice.
Then the Oakland, California, youngest daughter, Sabra Elizabeth, arrived with her
husband Mike (Sabra's papa had the honor of officiating at their wedding in Mendocino
County last September).
The children played pretty much non-stop with Sabra, and also with Mike and Kathryn.
Grandpa Thompson was a mesmerized observer much of the time.
But when The Grateful Dead came out of the CD player with a lively and soulful Mexican
Blues, I loved it so much that I played it and played it, and then danced it and danced
it!
I fell in love with the RESET button on that D handset.
Eventually, my son Gary, pried it out of my fingers.
This is really true!
He deprived his own father of the RESET button.
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I do love to watch them all interacting.
Every one of them.
Just watching them makes me beam.
In fact they call me the "beamer."
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I always expect things to be great,
and they always turn out to be greater than great.
And when I tell the kids this, they always say, "Oh dad, you always say that!"
And I always reply, "Yes, I do, and it is always true!"
Bobbling,
at Bumpity
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HOMEWARD BOUND ON THE ROAD AGAIN Tuesday, 1-4-04
(Bob)
Up very early to sample those freshly baked Angel Edna's bluebrerry muffins, hot from the
oven.
Packed the car, extra coffee in the thermos, and on the road by 7:30 a.m.
(Passed four of the grandchildren on their way to the school bus stop).
Stopped at Farm 'n Fleet in Madison for a McCullough 4 horse power electric saw,
(something that I have had on my own wish list for years).
It will be used primarily around the house and driveway, and, will be KAThryn's first
tree sawing experience.
Then on to the Wisconsin Dept of Transportation to get her Wisconsin Driver's License
changed to her choice of our married name (the only requirement by the State of Wisconsin
to prove that she was married to a person standing next to her, saying that he was her
husband).
(I happened to be handy).
Then on to Circuit City for a Scanner-Printer to be used initially for duplicating many
of the pages of written course work that KAThy will be going through in the many courses
of study to qualify her for legal ordination at Pathway's of Light in Kiel, Wisconsin.
By this time, the car was absolutely packed with the trunk jammed full, and boxes up to
the ceiling in the back seat.
We then went home to quickly unload the car and then return to Portage to pick up our
buddy Don Spencer who spent the afternoon with us while his car was being serviced in
Portage (prior to Don and his wife Mary driving to Mexico for a few months in Puerta
Vallarta).
KAThy and Don went shopping at an Amish Food Bargain Store, returning home to Chef
Roberto"s masterfully turned out, olive oil dipped, sauteed, red norland potatoes, sliced
quite THICK, and leangthwise. VERY tasty, Chef Roberto!
(Also turkey cold cuts on English Toasting Seeded Rye Bread).
Very, "nummy!"
(Please see our wedding video, near the end of tape A, reception dinner, for a very
graphic demonstration of "nummy").
Don shared with us that he saw a strong common thread between my coursework and
ordination at Pathways, all of my recent additions for extra sleeping and living space,
our marriage at Pathways, KAThy's scholarship for ordination, our residing and working
together at BumpityRoad, and the future that was coming together, now, for both of us,
here in this versatile and very flexible setting.
peacefully puttering profoundly,
Bob
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(KAThryn)
Wow, we woke up to the patter of feet upstairs. I asked Bob what time it was. He said,
6:25 a.m. He said, we had to get up in 5 minutes. We then relaxed in bed for
loooooooonger than 5 minutes. I realized this, and didn't say anything, because we had
some flexibility. At 6:50, I asked again, and he gave the time, and said 5 minutes. Then,
when this came, I said, "do we haaaaaave to?" We rested a few more minutes, then got up,
like the young ones upstairs.
I went up to see and say good morning to Angel Edna, making the blueberry muffins. What
an angel that she is! Thank you soooooooo much, Edna. I always feel so welcome in their
house. Thank you, angels all around! They are beautiful!
I went down to get ready and dressed. Then, brought some more bags up. Bob carried things
out, what an angel he is!
We ate muffins with the whole family, before we all left for the day.
Gary was holding the baby, Sophia. I asked her to say: "Bumpity" for me. I had shared
that with her the day before, and she said it perfectly. It was tooooooo early for her.
She gazed at me, lovingly.
We went around, giving and receiving hugs with everyONE!
As we drove off, the other four grandchildren were going out to the bus stops. We waved
and blew kisses at them.
The ride home had us stop in Madison to do the things that Bob talked about. It flowed
very well.
Then, we were off to Portage. We had agreed to meet our friend, Don at the car dealership
to service his car. We haddddddd to go home, to unload, as there wasn't anymore room in
the car, with all the goodies that we'd been blessed with.
We got back to Portage a few minutes before needing to pick Don up. Bob dropped me off at
Quik Trip for me to get a money order, to get copies of our wedding certificate from
Manitowoc County, then went to get Don. I was filling the money order out, when Bob came
in to get me.
I went out to the car, and we were off to Bumpity Rd.
Don and I went to do a little shopping at the Amish store, then returned to Bumpity.
It was great to nestle in, after being on the road early. We talked with Don about our
experience of coming together. He said that he is sooooooo glad to see this happen,
because we share a clear line of love and common interests, that has come together very
well. Thank you God!
Bob left to take Don back to Portage. I stayed home, in order to review my POL lesson,
before we called Deb and Paul to go over it.
I was to call Deb and Paul at 6:00 p.m., and had seen Bob driving the cars up by the
barn, in case we have a very heavy snowfall. I called, to remind him about the call. He
came in just before the call. I asked him if he was guided to be a part of it. He said
that he'd be here, and participate, when he felt led to. I called Deb and Paul. It was
great to join with them, in this experience.
We went through each exercise and read what we'd all been guided to, when we did the
lessons. This is recently for me, five years ago for Deb, one year ago for Paul, and
eight years ago for Bob. It was very beautiful, sharing openly with everyONE about this.
This is bringing all of us the blessing to share, whatever comes up honestly with
everyONE! It is a very powerful experience. I was very moved to share mine, and by what
everyONE expressed. It is encouraging, to share whatever you feel comfortable with
saying, and I feel that everyone said what seemed to be on their hearts, whenever they
did the lessons. It was very helpful for me to hear Bob's experiences too. For Bob, Deb,
and Paul, they were grateful to see the perceptions then, and how they embrace the
moment, NOW! Wow, what an honor. Thank you God, for this blessed gift. I am soooooooo
grateful!
Thank you God!!!!!!!!!!!!
This moment is sooooooooooooo joyful, perfect, and clear for me. Thank you, thank you,
thank you!
Peacefully laughing in love and joy,
KAThryn
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KEEPING THE HOMEFIRES BURNING Wednesday, 1-5-05
(Kathryn)
Being back at Bumpity Rd. feels very comforting to me. It is like I've always lived here,
and it is soooo natural to come home. Thank you God! I feel joyfully at peace here. Now
that I"m thinking about it, I really have always lived here in my mind, because Holy
Spirit has continuously told me to rest, and be where I am. Now, I'm told that I am home,
and this is it. It is sooooooo great, because I've never lived in one home for longer
than five years before this. Wow, I really feel like I'm home! It is sooooooooo exciting,
because this realization just came to me!!!!!!! Yippee!!!!!!!
The day flowed along in harmony, to rest in late. Then, when we got up, we started
working on the journal entries from the days we were gone. That took a lot of attention,
and attentiveness, to get those done for several days.
It was a quiet and restful day to snuggle in at Bumpity Rd.
Thank you Holy Spirit.
Love and joy,
Kathryn
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(Bob)
Just so you know, keeping the home fires burning is quite a job!
Usually the wood is cut at least a year ahead of time to give it a chance to dry out, so
that means that the trees we cut for wood last month in December, will dry by the side of
the house where KAThy and I finished stacking them last week, waiting for next fall.
Our woodshed is about 200 feet from the house so we use two wheelbarrows to bring wood
into the house and let it dry a little more, near the stoves for a few days before
burning it.
Little Miss Atlanta Stove (of Vermont Casting fame) is a small wood stove that heats up
our Sunrise Room (19x36) rather well. Lately we have taken to watching the flames as part
of our evening relaxation.
Miss Monarch Kitchen Range has a small fire box but is very capable of heating the main
part of the house (24x36) as well as the upstairs (with no ductwork or fans)!
Usually we are cooking one or more things on it, in it, or keeping them warm. A venison
chili simmering on the back burner, while long slabs of sauteed potatoes will be softly
sputtering, and flat onion bread is being turned over on the stove top as an improvised
toaster (the way my grandma used to toast bread on HER Monarch).
These two ladies, Miss Atlanta and Miss Monarch are much admired by many visitors, and I
must confess that they lend a "certain air" to the ruralness that is Bumpity Road.
Both of these ladies are willing to dine with any visitor(s), but, they insist on being
fed first.
peacefully,
Kathy and Bob
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SNOWFALL OFF CEDARS (ONTO US) Thursday, 1-6-05
(Kathryn)
This morning welcomed more snowfall on Bumpity Rd., as we came downstairs, to hear the
ring of my telephone.
Our dear friend, Lisa was calling, from Pennsylvania. She shared with us about insights
that she'd come to last night, and wanted to share them with us. It was great to talk
with her, and share the JOY. We are the joy girls. She once gave me a statue of two girls
dancing together, to embrace this joy. It sits in on the coffee table, in the Sunrise
Room. The joy they embrace is welcomed by the Christ that I see in her, and we share this
together. Thank you sooooooooo much God, for this beautiful reflection of mind.
We invited Lisa to come to Bumpity Rd. again, and she says that she'll be coming here
soon. It will be great! We are very grateful. We told her to come and bring whoever she
wants to. She said that she'll be here, and bring her son (Paulie), and possibly someone
else.
Lisa is one of the blessed angel friends, that I've made on this journey, who welcomes
this experience of awakening sooooooooo beautifully. She says YES to it eternally. She
doesn't hold back, and lets her true feelings shine. Thank you for doing this Lisa, and
being true to your heart's guidance. I am blessed to join you in this experience.
Bob also talked with Lisa for a while.
I made quite a few phone calls, to take care of things, after returning home. It is
soooooo great to be home again.
At one point, Bob asked me if I'd ever ridden on a tractor. I told him that I didn't
think so, and if I had, it was long time ago. He invited me to join him on a ride on the
tractor. He told me when he'd be ready, and would come to the house to pick me up. I had
just finished one of my calls, when he drove up to the house.
He was sitting out on the tractor. I went outside. He told me to climb onto the tractor
from behind, to get on it safely. I did that. At first, I had one foot beside Bob's seat,
and the other on the back plow. We started riding along. It was fun, and going along very
well, then a limb hit the side of my face. It happened easily. The ride was great, as Bob
said that he was going to drop me off at the house. He did that, and I came inside, to
snuggle back in at Bumpity Road.
Tonight, I talked with Deb and Paul, to finish my first Pathways of Light course. We
celebrated, with that. Thank you sooooooooo much, Holy Spirit.
Bob and I just went out to rest and embrace gratitude by the wood stove in the Sunrise
Room.
It is allllllllllllllll such a blessing.
Love and joy,
Kathryn
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(Bob)
We did a tractor ride (on a 40 horse Allis Chalmers farm tractor) all around the garden
areas (about 3/4 of a mile) and also went into a grove of cedars several times, snow
falling off the cedar branches, blanketed us in white. Through the orchard and around the
north grove of trees to come in the back way, with the plow leveling out a walking path
all the while!
I plowed out the driveway and the entry way into the steel pole parn (40X80), and around
both of our cars.
A welded part on the plow broke off resulting in a phone call to a local welder, Dan, who
came right over, started an electrical generator on the back of his pick-up truck, and
welded the part back on and reinforced it.
Dan, KAThy, and I, chatted about a variety of things: work, spirituality, conventional
wisdom, children, marriage, retirement, stewardship, etc.
Then I went back to plowing and finally put the 40 horses to bed.
KAThryn and I (a few minutes ago) were sitting in the Sunrise Room watching the flames in
Miss Atlanta, each of our faces bathed in the flickering firelight.
My! my!
Firelight sure do become that woman.
I have to tell you, being with this lady, is like living in a dream.
A beautiful dream in which all of one's fantasies come true.
And each morning when I wake up.....
...the dream continues...
peacefully joyous,
Bob
p.s. I am very, very happy that she is a female, because if she weren't.......?
Jeepers!
I might have to seriously consider......?
Jeepers Creepers!
I think I'll stop right here.....
...before I paint myself into a corner!
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SNOWBOUND WITH THE CATS Friday, 1-7-05
(KAThryn)
The morning was warm and snuggly to rest in for a while.
Then, we were awakened, to look at the snow covered fields outside the window. It is
great to cuddle in here, and have pillow talk. This is a great way to share our warmest,
deepest, and inner thoughts together as ONE, in the miracle of the moment. In pillow
talk, we decided to get up and embrace the Pathways of Light course about "Trust," that
Bob and I are sharing together.
We made an agreement to start and end each day, by doing a lesson. That way, it will
easily flow along, with the miracle of life on Bumpity Rd. Then, coming downstairs, we
sat down to start the course of "The Transforming Power of Trust."
It was soooooooo beautiful to open the day doing this. We went through the opening
exercises, then started the steps of it. I greatly appreciate how we did that, and Bob
would invite me to add anything more to what I shared in this. By doing this, it opens my
mind to be truly who I am. Thank you God! What a powerful experience.
Then, I went to get ready to go to town to run a few errands. Bob went with me, and when
we got to town, he dropped me off to go over some information about a program that I'm
starting.
Bob went shopping, and told me to call him, when I got done.
I called him when I got finished, and he said he'd be there to pick me up in ten minutes.
I waited for him, and had many holy enounters with those walking in the hallway. Then,
Bob called to say that he was at Wal-Mart checking out, and would be there soon. He said
that he had seen some flowers that were calling to him, that they were for Mrs. Thompson.
He came soon, and when I came to the car, we shared about our experiences. It was great.
Then, he asked if I saw the flowers, and I said that I did. I reached over and got them.
They were beautiful roses. There were over a dozen roses of many colors. I must say that
this is part of my dream, to receive a dozen roses. I realize that this is only a dream.
It is fun. They are beautiful. I held them, as we drove through town, and on home.
Bob told me that he hadn't gone to the popcorn stand, the last time he was in town. I
said:
"So, we are going to the popcorn stand today, aren't we?" He went to get the popcorn,
while I made a phone call. Before my call was over, there was a huge bag of hot, butter
covered popcorn, in my lap, too. Wow, what a joyous moment. It is all soooo simple, to
say yes, and it all appears soooo easily.
We drove onto Bumpity Rd., and came back here.
A little after arriving, Bob asked me if I wanted to take a nap, to which I said: "YES."
We just finished embracing this miracle moment.
I am soooooooo grateful!
Thank you very much, for sharing this with us.
Love and joy,
KAThyryn
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(Bob)
The mutual effort put into the course work this morning towards KAThryn's ordination
flowed very easily with intuition (Spirit) popping in every so often with unexpecterd
suggestions for further mutual exploration.
The COURSE ORIENTATION and OPENING PREPARATION pages were so interesting, entertaining,
practical, and inspirational, that I wrote a congratulatory letter to THE AUTHOR in care
of the four staff members at Pathways of LIght.
And also requested e-mail copies, if possible, to e-mail to friends who are on and/or
exploring a spiritual path.
Shoveled the Caddy out, which was snowed in up by the pole barn, and off to town we went,
KAThy running errands and I doing shopping at 3 different stores.
Ah......yes!
The roses were gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
KAThy split them into five beautiful bouquets to put in different rooms here.
It is a winter wonderland here.
Snow falling on the cedars.
Snow thickly piling up on cedars.
Snow cascading from cedars onto us.
And before sleep tonight, a Pathways lesson about The Transforming Power of Trust.
Another willing step inwards, towards mutual growth, and, KAThryn's eventual ordination.
peacefully joyous,
Bob
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A BREAK TO DO SOME WOOD CHUCKING Saturday, 1-8-05
(Bob)
KAThy and I worked until after 2 am on the the coursework for The Transformational Power
of Trust.
Then began another session in the morning BEFORE breakfast, that lasted until early
afternoon.
We work as long as we feel guided to, with either of us suggests a stopping place.
Tonight, we return for our 4th session on working with the Transforming Power of Trust
Coursework.
Each session, so far, has been several hours, but the time passes very quickly.
My buddy Wes, also a nearby neighbor (a mile is close out here in the country) stopped by
this afternoon with a heavy pickup load full of firewood for us as compensation for my
tutoring his son.
His son, Marcus, was with him on a four wheeler all terrain vehicle, on his way to do
some ice-fishing at Dates' Mill Pond, a mile from our mailbox.
I first met Wesley in January of 1980 when I went to the state prison at Fox Lake to
begin my 13 years as a correctional officer (prison guard).
Cleaning, organizing, daily chores, meals, filing, financial transactions, etcetera.
It will be thawing for the next 4 days, so I will be out plowing and shoveling tomorrow.
I have learned to shovel snow away from the 3 steel barn doors because if I don't, and
the snow melts, the melting snow water under Acertainly get it to simplify things, you are worthy of that! Thank you for saying YES to
what you're guided to do.
It was nice, to get the MacIntosh computer working this morning. It worked one of the
first times that I tried it. Thank you God! Then, I was able to check e-mails on Yahoo
much faster than I can on this Web TV machine. I am verrrrrrrrry
grateful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bob started the fire in the Atlanta wood burning stove soooooooooooo warm. When I sit up
close to it, my legs get verrrrrrrrry hot. This is great, to be going into some colder
times, and it feels very warm in the part of the house that we're in most of the time.
We've got it working beautifully.
Then, I started working on the Pathways of Light course, "Knowing Your True Purpose." I
started with a beautiful meditation. Wow, it is very powerful! It makes me very grateful
for this life of spirituality, that I've been embraced in. It makes this all come sooooo
easily. I feel like Holy Spirit has made me especially ready to do this NOW!
It is great to have an angel continuously coming to see what he can do for you too. What
a blessed delight. I feel sooooooooooo very loved!!!!!!!!!
I ask that I return the LOVE, as it is given to me! Let me answer the call for love, as
it is given to me NOW!
Several hearty meals were shared today. We made eggs and toasted bagels for breakfast,
and some very filling potato onion delight. It is delicious! Thank you sooooooo very
much!
We called about making reservations for a vacation to Sun City, AZ. also. It felt good to
do that.
What a joy it is to be in this miracle experience.
Love and peace,
KAThryn
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BELOW ZERO, BUFFALO SINGING, & MAD CITY Jan. 14, 15, & 16
(Bob)
14th: It has been GREAT to have all this wood stacked inside by BOTH STOVES during this
below zero weather!
It is a joy just to look at the stacks of wood.
Four gray squirrels were on the east patio for their morning treats when I woke up.
it is very interesting to watch the interaction between the squirrels, cats, and birds.
They are often within just a few feet of each other.
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15th: Saturday night was fun up at Buffalo Books and Coffee House in Montello, just 14
miles from here. KAThy and I each sang several solos as well as several songs as a duet,
and even a couple of group songs with everyone. Most of the songs we sang were songs that
I had written.
February 12th is the next Open Mic NIght at Buffalo Books.
Several others also sang. I particularly enjoyed the owner, Suzanne's singing. She has a
really beautiful voice.
Kathy and I had fun singing and interacting with those present, which included Chris (a
former student) and Bill Roberts.
Phil Manke ( aka Hermano Felipe) introduced the evening with the following poem that Phil
had written about KAThy and I:
(from Phil)
Kathy and Robert,
What Joy you are
For those who are near you,
and those from afar
Who come to witness your Love Light
And join in your Joy
All trust in your sharing,
No dire plan to deploy.
The Grace you have shown us
Is Love to behold
A story of joining that seems very bold
But what can be risked to define what is right
But the will to reveal
Gods One Holy Light.
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16th, Sunday: We saw the movie I Love Huckabees in Madison, ate at The Green Forest, then
to Circuit City, enroute to Illinois.
KAThy became quit ill (in the parking lot) so we let my son's family know that we were
putting KAThy to bed as quickly as possible.
Kathy slept on the way home, went right to bed, and later woke up and ate chicken noodle
soup with oyster crackers. Later that evening she felt stronger and put in a long second
session in HOW TO BE LOVING AND HOW TO BE LOVED, the fourth course (of 22), that she is
taking in her Ordination Curriculum at Pathways of LIght.
peacefully, joyous,
(sometimes, even silently)
Bob.......................................................................
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ASSISTING IN "RECOVERY" Jan. 17 &18, 2005
(Bob) Jan. 17th, Monday.
KATHYryn was still a little weak, so she remained abed today and continued working on
some of her requirements for ordination. We were also in touch with Revs. Deb and Paul,
her two facilitators of Pathways of Light coursework, both of whom are resident staff at
POL in Kiel, Wisconsin.
Her other "facilitator," is myself. We handpick the courses we would like to work on
together, and have already finished, #114: THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF TRUST, and, #115:
HOW TO BE LOVING, HOW TO BE LOVED.
Not only does the coursework contribute to our relationship, but all the readings,
written work, meditations, and discussions, are all documented so as to be included in
the ongoing file of coursework completed to meet some of the ordination requirements.
...........
I finished "browsing" through selected parts of a 600 page recent biography of Benjamin
Franklin in preparation for attending a Portage Public Library Presentation, followed by
a discussion, on Valentine's Evening in February.
The one this month, on George Washington, was quite inspirational for me.
...................
The stongest wind in some time is really pelting the house with the beginnings of snow.
Occasionally, every week or two, we might lose one of the colored twister decorations
hanging from the oak tree near the East Patio (the monofilament fishing line does break
if agitated enough).
In the past few hours, seven (of 12) of them have broken their lines. That is a record.
....................................
What a joy it has been to not to have to go outside and carry in wood for the stoves. We
probably have enough in the house for about two weeks or so, but I will be bringing more
in when the weather get above this bitter cold spell.
................
And enough miscellaneous food for about two years.
Raw soybeans for about four years.
Potatoes, russets and red norlands, for about six years.
And enough yellow and red onions for several lifetimes.
love this warm house,
love spoiling KAThy,
Bob
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(Bob) Jan. 18th, Tuesday.
I jerry-rigged several windows to further insulate and provide some more shelter on the
south side of our kitchen window because the strong cold wind was hitting that window
unusually hard. Our kitchen temperature, away for the wood stove, has been consistently,
a little over 70 degrees all day today, and has remained there, even now, after lower
outside temperatures several hours after dark.
.....................
KAThy is working right now, (in her 74 degree bedroom), on finishing up Step One of her
Four Major Steps, or groupings of class and course requirements that form a core part of
the ordination requirements.
Part of Step 4 (when she gets that far),will be a week's residency at P.O.L. in Kiel,
Wisconsin, to finish the final parts of Step 4 in residence there with a group of other
ministerial candidates.
.................................
KAThy's major focus this week is to prepare as much material as possible in advance, so
as to more productively to work over the weekend with her two POL facilitators who hope
to be here to work with Kathy the entire weekend.
If KAThryn continues working at the strong pace she has sustained since last December,
she will be spiritually, and legally ordained, on May 28th, 2005, Saturday, at P.O.L., in
Kiel, Wisconsin.
...........................................................
And now, to the dishes, more housecleaning and organizing, and a meal to tempt the
ministerial candidate.
my, my,
how time flies,
Bob
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MISS MONARCH HEATS THINGS UP 1-19 and 1-20
(KAThryn and Bob)
Hello everyONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whew, it is so great to be feeling better in the subzero temperature. Miss Monarch, our
wood burning stove has been keeping us mighty warm here at Bumpity Road. We are not
feeling the cold. Our hearts are verrrrrrrrry warm, and the house is the same. Thank you
Holy Spirit!
I have continued to go through the lessons with the Pathways of Light correspondence
classes. Today, I looked at the Introduction to Miracles Studies. This includes the
teachings of several ACIM teachers. I am familiar with this, from my days at the Peace
House. It is great to see the inspiration that all of these messengers have shared, and
embrace it, once again. It is also a reminder, that everyONE is a strong voice in my
awakening. Thank you God!
Bob is my continuous angel and mirror. He gives sooooooo much to me, endlessly and
contagiously. I say this, because he is so loving and supportive, that he's an
inspiration to be with every moment. Thank you sweet powerful light! I sing jubilations
of gratitude, for our BEing in the ONE purpose of joining the love of God, as the Christ.
I am truly honored, for this opportunity.
Love and joy,
KAThryn
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(Bob)
Subzero weather and a very hot woodstove?
All I can say, is that I have fallen in love with a stove. All I have to do is feed her.
And she does eat a lot, and continuously.
But, when the ice is on the window, Miss Monarch reaches out to embrace everyone with her
warmth.
Same kind of Monarch that my grandma baked homemade bread in. Grandma would cut a thick
slice off the end, spread on homemade butter, and cinnamon and sugar.
Hot from the oven!
Heavenly food!
Manna!
Eatin' don't get no better than that!
Do I love Miss Monarch?
Absoooooooooooooooolutely!
She still warms so many of us, day after day after day after day.....................
A very warm,
Bob
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(KAThryn and Bob) Thursday, 1-20-05
This morning, we awakened to go to town. Many friends (14) are to come to Bumpity Road
this weekend, so we went into Portage, to get a few things.
(The third Friday of every month begins an open house weekend, with a pass a dish at 5:00
pm, followed by the Dream Group at 7:00 pm, with some guests staying over).
We went to Save A Lot first, and got a variety of food items. We said that we were going
to get a few fruits and vegetables, and got a loooooooooot more than that.
When we were at Save A Lot, we met Tamara. She passed us in one of the lanes, and told us
where an item was that we were looking for. She had a spark of joy in her eyes, which
inspired both of us. We shared with her for a while about our experiences. We invited her
to Bumpity Road. I won't be surprised, if we hear her knockin' at the door, any moment.
Then to Wal-Mart. for Louisiana Crunch Cake.
Four kinds of cheesecake.
Praline Pecan Crunch Cake.
Orange Pineapple Crunch Cake.
And to wash all that cake down?
We got a can of Cinnamon Nut Vanilla Cappucino and another can of English Toffee
Cappucino. I also found the Chai Tea that I really like so much, after making a guided
search for it!
With great discipline and a great gnashing of teeth, we painfully avoided the popcorn
stand.
This time.
Can't wait to get home to sample,
Bob and KAThryn
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Snowbound with angels... Friday and Saturday, 1-21 and 1-22
Bob and KAThryn
Heavy snowfall predictions for today resulted in mass cancellations from our guests:
Sheila, Donna, Linda, Paul and Deb, Duncan, Maya, Janet, Mike, Mel, Doug and April.
And then the snow came.
And so did Phil.
And later, Dana.
The four of us had a great Dream Group Interpretation session, followed by wise ranging
discussions about nearly everything, until almost midnight.
The outside patio lights reflected swirls of falling snow and a diamond studded carpet of
white.
It was beautiful and inspirational.
So were our friends.
Dana stayed over, and Phil drove home. Barely.
It was a very relaxing evening, after all of the housework and cleaning, earlier in the
day.
Love and peace,
Bob and KAThy
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Saturday, January 21, 2005
KAThryn and Bob
This day has been filled with miracles.
Early, I heard Dana get up and go downstairs.
We rested for a while.
Then, awakened, to share some pillow talk. It was nice to do this a little while.
When we came downstairs, Dana was meditating on the couch that faces outside, with a wide
view of Heaven.
Bob and I sat in the snuggly wuggly chairs on the other side of the room. It was great,
to embrace this blessing and say thank you to Spirit.
Then, Dana turned his head, and we said good morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We went over, to share with Dana, the joy that he is experiencing in seeing how purpose
is letting him BE, truly how he's guided. It is great to see.
I got up after a while, and got cleaned up.
I e-mailed the POL angels about doing a course today.
Barb got here, and we joined in JOY! It was great to see her. It is great to share in the
blessing of BEing here, as she fully embraces it!
I went to the Sunset Room to talk with Deb and Paul, by telephone. We shared a great
session, and completed another course, which I had done a lot of preparation for.
Reading, writing, and listening. I did this, while staying in bed for two days. These
experiences were miraculous for me.
Then, I came back out and talked with Dana and Bob.
We decided to watch the ONEderul wedding videos. Dana and I went to do that, while Bob
did a few other things. It was a beautiful blessing again, and deeply touched Dana.
Bob plowed out the driveway so Barb could get to the house. The big tractor and blade
pushed a lot of snow off the driveway and parking area by the barn (where both of our
cars are now parked).
It is a beautiful and different snowscape, on every side of the house.
And the many windows give us some really great views of snow falling, swirling in the
wind, and piling up in drifts.
A very warm house, very warm friends, lots of warm food (including a venison roast
tonight, with potatoes, carrots, and onions, by Chef Roberto).
Also, an assortment of cakes and coffees.
Truly, a great variety of cakes and coffees!
Barb's ministering to Bob on the phone Friday night were very moving for both of them.
Barb was outstanding in being helpful to Bob in a variety of ways. In addition, she was
outstanding today in her conversations with Dana, Bob, and Kathy. She is a very wise
angel, and a blessing to us all.
Dana's comments also were very thought provoking and touching for Barb, Bob, and Kathy.
What great minds each of them have!
What great love each of them has!
What a great teacher, each one of them is, for each of the others!
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Do it get any better than this?
We loves every moment, of every day.
And we loves you, too.
Us,
Bob and KAThy
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DANA, MOVING SNOW, AND ORDINATION STUDIES 1-23, 24, 2005
(Bob and KAThy)
Sunday: 1-23-05
Hi all,
What a great delight to spend the morning interacting with Dana!
Such an outstanding example is he, of openness, gratitude, willingness, and helpfulness.
Dana is such a great teacher for us in so many ways.
His devotion to peace is inspiring to experience and he frequently shares that his sole
purpose is to not judge.
By late morning, when he was leaving, Snowplow Bob had the long driveway cleared and
Dana's car all dug out.
The snowscape, expanding in all directions, was indescribably beautiful. Like a holy
blanket, tucking in the sacred earth.
Temperatures in the house sometimes go over 80 degrees as we have enjoyed a very warm
house, while enjoying all the gorgeous snowscapes outside every window.
Even the subzero temperatures have not affected us much, either inside, or outside.
Kathy continues with her ministerial studies, flavoring her studies, mmmmmmmmmmm, with
making banana bread and phone calls.
One of the major goals in my life is to assist and encourage KAThy in her ministerial
studies towards ordination. Intuitively, I feel that this is an eternal, loving, and
peaceful goal for both of us.
Kathy's conversations and studies with Reverend Deb are very helpful as we all share our
lives experiences, completing the lessons, discussing, and sharing as we are guided by
Holy Spirit.
It was also a wonderful experience talking with Kathy's father, Randel, and her mom,
Newell.
we loves you all.
Bob and KAThy
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(Bob and Kathy)
Monday 1-24-05
More snowplowing and shoveling snow!
It is really a pleasure to walk down the neatly plowed out road to the mailbox.
Also hand shoveled where the tractor and plowblade could not reach, so now we have a
clean path all the way to, and into, the woodshed!
(That is a very important path, because, it keeps us warm!)
Venison roast with potatoes, onions and carrots.
"Bumpity branch water" by the half gallon to wash everything down
Also plowed some paths around the field and garden area with the intent of keeping a
walking area open. (Maybe even a moonlit walk some night, holding someone"s hand!)
Kathy finished her Introduction to Miracles Studies Course on Sunday and started
Empowering Yourself By Changing Limiting Mental Habits. KAThryn has now completed over 20
% of her ministerial studies and is on her timelined target to complete all the
requirements for a May 28, 2005, Ordination Date at Pathways of LIght in Kiel, Wisconsin.
If you are interested in attending this ordination program of Kathy's, please let us know
as soon as possible.
We celebrate the joy of our joining in love every moment with each other, and, with
whichever face Christ has presented at our door. (His Clever Disguises no longer fool
us).
as we have sung so many times:
well...... we....wanna tell you now
that you never have to knock,
the door may be shut
but it has no lock!
mucho amor,
Bob and KAThy
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APPRECIATING AN ANGEL 1-25-05 and 1-26-05
Bob and Kathy: Tuesday, 1-25-05
Our angel friends don't ever really know how much we treasure and appreciate them, but we
are going to take time out now to say thank-you to one of them.
Betty has been one of KAThy's guardian angels for a long time, sharing many entertaining
and love filled experiences.
Kathy received an e-mail from Betty saying that she really enjoys reading these diary
entries.
It has been a joy for Kathy to communicate with Betty over the years, since she (Kathy)
has left Kentucky.
They have shared many miracle experiences, including those of one of Betty's guardian
angels, Lucille, who is an angel that is always with us in Spirit. It is so great to hear
from Betty and invite her and all the angels from Lexington, Kentucky (where Kathy began
her studies in A Course in Miracles), to Bumpity Road, here in Wisconsin.
Wow!
Thank-you, Holy Spirit for these gifts of friendship, warmth, Holyness, and Eternal Love.
The distance between us ceases to exist because love reaches across great space,
instantly.
We also appreciate very much Betty's, and other readers', encouragements, to keep writing
in these daily diaries.
Each time we hear from you it is a gift!
E-mails, visits, phone calls, cards, and prayers!
Our cup is overflowing with your gifts of love.
With great gratitude,
and much appreciation,
Bob and Kathy
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(Kathryn and Bob)
Wednesday, 1-26-05
We started the day while sharing some pillow talk. It was nice to relax and do this for a
while, to rest and share the joy of being together.
Then, we came downstairs to start the wood cookstove, feed the cats, take out the ash-
box from the stove, and empty it, feed the birds, and worked together about ideas for
future workshops.
This was inspired, because we received an e-mail from our friend, Dana about the
experience that we shared with him during the snow-covered weekend here at Bumpity Road.
So today, we began formulating plans for the rest of the year.
Lots of consideration was given to the great variety of friends whom we would like to
invite to speak here, and then facilitate discussions. Please let us know if you would
like to suggest that we invite anyone to facilitate a discussion, including yourself.
Also, let us know how much time you require.
We had an excellent conversation with Bob's mom, Helen. She entertained us with a great
variety of stories, information and insights. She was fun to be with. We thought that we
might go to a movie, and forgot to go, because we found Helen so entertaining, and a joy
to be with.
We also had a great chat with our friend, Mary Kay, who works at Wal-Mart, and invited
her to the February 12 open mic at the Buffalo Bookstore in Montello. She and her husband
first observed Bob and Kathy singing together there, on October 2, 2004, the day after we
met.
So, you can see, it didn't take us long to start singing together, once our paths were
brought together.
And, we are still singing and dancing.
Now that snow is on the ground, we can see that the deer repeatedly come close to the
house, from all directions.
And they do have a strong tendency to follow the roadways and paths that Bob has plowed
or shoveled.
Tonight, both chefs were working in the kitchen. Chef Katarina was working on a creamed
onion casserole (with pimentos), and Chef Roberto used lots of mashed potatoes, diced
onion, and a dozen eggs as the key ingredients for potato pancakes, sauteed in olive oil.
It was a great opportunity to share this experience, and embrace the LOVE NOW!
P.S. We now have LOTS OF LEFTOVERS!
Please stop by soon?
Love and joy,
Chef Katarina and Chef Roberto :-)
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THE CLOSENESS OF COURSEWORK Jan. 27 & 28, 2005
Thursday, 1-27-05
(Bob and Kathy)
Kathy and I worked most of the day on her reading assignments, written exercises,
discussion questions, and guided meditations for Ministerial Requirement Course #802:
SOUL AWARENESS.
This was a wonderful opportunity to look deeply at the ideas that come to mind when
looking profoundly into oneself.
It was one of the Ministerial Required Courses that Bob selected and volunteered to
facilitate with KAThy.
Household chores, feeding the wood cookstove, meals prep, and assorted paperwork, e-mails
and phone calls, filled in all the remaining gaps of the day.
It was a very luxurious feeling to crawl into bed and look out the little bedroom window
and see the rose in its vase, silhouetted by stars and moonlight.
All our prayers are prayers of gratefulness.
luv,
Bob and Kathy
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Friday, 1-28-05
(Bob and Kathy)
This morning we finished a very moving meditation during which each of us took turns
leading each other into the meditation, and also scribing what each experienced as it was
shared.
This was the concluding activity for the Course,
SOUL AWARENESS, and each of us was, in turn, moved to tears.
Kathryn began working on # 202: THE HEALING BRIDGE OF SYMBOLS AND RITUALS, and spent most
of the day on that course's requirements.
This is a very inspiring course which gives Kathy the opportunity to look at things that
she does which are very symbolic of her spiritual focus.
We also worked on the creamed onions, venison stew, carrot cake, crunch cake, potato
pancakes, banana shakes, etc.
We had an inspirational and moving conversation with Deb and Paul about the steps to
ordination and the activities up to, and including, Ordination Day for Kathy.
As a concluding prayer for today, we intend to read what we had scribed for each other
before sleeping tonight.
Bless you all,
Bob and Kathy
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WEEKEND WONDERFULNESS 1-29, 30, 2005
Saturday, January 29, 2005
(KAThryn)
We started the day with pillow talk, and got up early.
I came down, and Bob was watching the birds, so I joined him. It is great to bask in the
peacefullness of embracing this miracle. Thank you God!!!!!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhh! I am so
grateful!
Bob and I did the meditation from the Soul Awareness course again. It was beautiful and
relaxing, to welcome this experience, while seeing the moment in God's
grace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got up and got ready, to talk with Deb. Just as I was getting ready to call her, Barb
called and said that she didn't need us to pick her up. We had said that we'd give her a
ride to the Amtrack station. It was great to talk with her.
I called Deb, to go over the next lesson:
202:The Healing Bridge of Symbols & Rituals.
At first, I thought that I don't use symbols and rituals very much. Then, in doing this,
see how many things that I do, that are symbolic of a thought, and they are helpful to
me. Thank you so much, for making me aware of this. This shows me that, it's only a
thought, and a thought can be changed, to what is truly helpful, for my mind to be clear.
I am very grateful for this experience. Words cannot express my gratitude!
It was great sharing this with Deb, and in doing this, it gives an opportunity for us
both to open up with each other a lot. Our experiences are very much alike, so we relate
very well, to what one another is experiencing.
While I was talking with Deb, Bob came and told me that he was going to pick his mother
up to play cards. I told him okay, I'll see you soon.
I was still on the phone with Deb and heard a:
:"Hellooooooo, I don't know if anyone is here..."
She heard me laughing with Deb. We do that a lot.
I came downstairs, to see Aunt Eva in the Sunrise Room. She and Victor were here to play
cards. I told them to make themselves at home, and I was finishing a phone call.
I went back to talk with Deb, and we finished the lesson, and released the moment, in
JOY!
I came downstairs to talk with Eva and Victor. It was great to share with them. Eva had
brought some things to help make lunch. Thank you Eva.
We were talking, then Bob and Helen got back home.
Then, they set up the table to play cards, and started doing that.
While they started to do that, we talked about what to eat for lunch. Then, I got up to
make a few things for lunch.
They were enjoying themselves playing cards, and I was glad that was happening. Helen
loves to play cards, it truly is a holy encounter for her. That is one of her blessings.
I was sooooooo glad for them to come and play cards, to have fun.
It was great for them to be blessed by our "OPEN DOOR" policy.
I came in and out, while they were playing. It is fun to watch them, and I consider them
"card angels," because they've played for many years.
I'll let Bob give you more of the miracles that
happened with that..........
While they were playing cards, one of our other angels, Lisa called. She invited us to
guide the wedding celebration at her daughter's wedding in June. Wow, that is the weekend
after I am to be ordained. Holy Spirit is rapid at bringing the miracles together. Thank
you for this invitation, Holy Spirit!
Love and joy,
KAThryn
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Saturday, January 29, 2005
(Bob)
My mom, Helen, has not been feeling well for some time, so her calling me this morning,
and inviting herself, her sister Eva, and our friend Victor, to come out and play cards,
is something my mom feels comfortable to do.
She always apologizes, almost immediately, for imposing on us, and gives us the
opportunity to decline her invitation, but I always reassure her that I enjoy being with
her, look forward to being with her, and find her fun to be with.
I think she likes these affirmations. :)
Mom also mentioned that we would have to feed them all.
I love it that she feels so comfortable that she can invite herself and others out
whenever she likes.
And she has learned that we always have lots of choices on what we can prepare for meals
on short notice.
Mom particularly liked the venison garlic sausage that we used for sandwiches, and topped
it off with her sister Evas's home made pumpkin pie with cool whip.
We had a marathon session, the longest ever of playing 26 games of sheepshead, for about
eleven hours.
Mom was in such great spirits that we just kept on playing.
She is fun to be with.
Witty.
Wise.
And Wonderful.
thats my mom,
luv,
Bob
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Sunday, 1-30-05
(KAThryn)
While Bob was downstairs this morning, I heard the phone ring, and he answered a call. I
heard him talking to someone. Then, I could hear the other man talking a little bit. He
told Bob that he is contacting people, to share about a book that he and his wife had
written. When I heard him, I realized that he is David Paul, who wrote:
"The Journey that Never Was."
It is a beautiful book, about the quest of looking deeper into one's soul, and letting
spirit guide. This book shares about the spiritual journey that he and his wife, Candace
have taken.
They had contacted me about meeting David Hoffmeister, before I left the Peace House. I
set it up for them to meet, when David made a spontaneous trip to Oregon this past
summer.
It was a great and blessed surprise to get this call.
When I heard Bob and David Paul talking about the book, I ran downstairs with the copy of
that he sent me. I have been wanting to read it, so feel that I will be doing that soon.
Thank you Holy Spirit for this cue.
We had a man and woman, Julie and Jason coming to talk with us about being the ministers
at their wedding, on October 1, 2005. This is the anniversary of when Bob and I met for
the first time in person. It is a very blessed moment to us.
It was great to meet with them. We sat and talked with them, asking each other questions,
and sharing with them, about what we're guided to do, as far as BEing the ministers at
their wedding. It was a great sharing.
Thank you God, for this miracle.
Then, when they left, Bob and I shared in our gratitude for joining together as ONE.
Thank you God!
Love and joy,
KAThryn
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(Bob)
Jason and Julie did a great job of sharing their lives with us, and, the great
appreciation that they both have. for all the fun, kindnesses, and affection, shown them
by both of their families.
They will be married at his grandparents' farm about an hour north of us.
One of the keys in selecting us, was our offer to write a service based on their sharings
with us, that they would have the opportunity to provide additional input into.
Thus in addition to a customized ceremony, specifically tailored to them as a couple, we
will also be writing a ring ceremony, candle ceremony, tree planting ceremony, songs,
specific readings for certain family members, wedding dinner prayers for all present,
wedding dinner guests spontaneous comments, etc.
We like the couple very much and are excited about writing, planning for, and joining
them in their celebration.
thank you,
for checking in with us here,
warmly,
Bob
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MOONLIGHT, FIRELIGHT, AND CANDLELIGHT 1-31 & 2-1, 2005
Monday: January 31, 2005
(Bob and Kathy)
KAThy worked on her current Ordination Course, #801: RECEIVING INNER WISDOM---TOOL FOR
SELF-TRANSFORMATION.
Bob wheelbarrowed in wood for both stoves, kept both home fires burning, and tempted
Kathyryn from time to time with venison burgers, homemade french fries from scratch,
cheesecake, salads, jello, and other leftovers.
We took some time outs to do some bird watching (six varieties, today) and later, after
dark, some fire watching with Miss Atlanta in the Sunrise Room (during which, we both
fell asleep in the recliners).
It is very nice to relax in a VERY WARM house on a cold winter day, while watching the
birds, gray squirrels, and cats on the East Patio.
Peanuts in the shell, field corn on the cob, lots of catfood, hickory nuts, and lots and
lots of black sun flower seeds, have resulted in five fat cats and five fat squirrels.
And a jillion well-fed birds.
Moonlight on the snow outside.
Firelight on our faces in the inside.
And always, candlelight meals.
love to you all,
joyously peaceful
(except for some exuberant dancing, now and then),
Bob and KAThryn.
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