At the Breakfast Club this morning I learned that I may not be able to stay the winter in the cabin after all. As previously mentioned, Bruce Bell's children who incidentally are around my age, are against the idea. Apparently, they feel that Bruce was being taken advantage of and that I exert too much influence over him.
The children ran a background check on me and found nothing suspicious. They talked to the Watsons who own the Frothy Cup and of course they gave me a resounding endorsement. They discussed the situation with Pastor Bill Robertson who is Bruce's Pastor and he likewise vouched for me. Yet, with all that they are firmly entrenched in their original position.
So, I need to now consider alternative solutions and options. The Blackwells have given me the option of staying at the Lucas House. I could go back to Morton possibly and stay at the homestead while my mother winters in Long Beach, CA at my sister's home. Then I would head west by train to San Francisco where upon disembarkation start hiking north to Seattle then east and finish up on the east coast.
I believe the best option would be to winter here in Idaho Springs at the Lucas House and write my book.
This is the most troubling setback for me since I began my journey across America a year and half ago. I think of all the labor I expended and the hiking back and forth and up the mountain. Now, all of it for naught because of baseless suspicions and such.
I realize that Bruce's children are only being over protective of their elderly father. They harbor me no ill will as such. I accept that. But then again it's all a part of my journey working out my issues, which includes how to resolve relational issues in a rational and spiritual way.
I am learning better how to accept reality and people just how they are. Taking things they way they are instead of scheming to change things to suit my preferences is a lesson I need to learn.
So, although I am bitterly disappointed and chagrined at the unexpected turn of events I will trudge on and make the best of it.
Well, onto other news. It's Wednesday so its supper time at the Blackwells. I was just informed via text from Becky Blackwell that it's spaghetti night. Becky Blackwell in addition to being a gracious hostess is likewise gifted in the culinary arts.
Afterwards, I will be practicing my lines with Miss Sugar Goodbody, at the Rec Center at 630pm. Yesterday was another dress rehearsal for our Melodrama with the first of four performances starting at 7pm on Saturday. I must admit to some nervousness about performing in front of large audiences. But, I usually do well in public spectacles!
If anybody from Illinois wants to come out to Colorado and watch my Melodrama please feel free to do so! Ha-ha!
Thursday night Clear Creek Neighborhood Church and I will be planning the next few weeks starting up a spaghetti dinner each Thursday night service. I will help with cooking, publicity, cleaning and set up.
I actually went on a date the other day with Donna from the Frothy Cup. We ate dinner at Tommyknockers. It's been years since I was out on a date. Donna and I enjoy each others company and we have our own spiritual book club we participate in. She has been an invaluable friend since my arrival in Idaho Springs last January. In fact, she was the very first person I met in town when I arrived.
Her pic I took at Tommyknockers is featured below.
Well, gotta go. I may be spending an hour or so helping out Brian Blackwell deliver some oil to one of his customers. So, adios!
BR Schoenbein
October 14, 2015- Wednesday
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