I have two stories to share, both about Erik’s antics. The first: My brother-in-law, Jim, is very fond of a certain shirt of his. Two days ago, he scoured the entire house for it. His wife, Laura, my younger sister, aided in the reconnaissance operation, hunting high and low in every closet and drawer, pawing through the clothes in the washer and dryer, looking under beds and in drawers. Mission accomplished? Sadly, no. Both being tenacious as bulldogs were determined to prevail, so they redoubled their efforts, raising the intensity of their search to even higher levels. But still, no pink shirt. Finally, Jim throws his head back and yelled, “Goddammit, Erik! Give me my pink shirt!” Laura opened the washer door one more time and there it was, right on top and in plain view. I told Jim that I know exactly how he feels because he does the same thing with my to-do lists. Losing these little external brains of mine usually heightens my OCD-fueled anxiety.

The second story is about Erik’s first visit to blog members Leo and Linda. Both are very educated in all things metaphysical and spiritual, perhaps more than all of us put together. Enjoy Erik doing what he does best: Being Erik.

Linda’s Email

Good morning, Elisa, Jason & Robert,

I am excited to share with you a most unexpected but very welcoming brief visit with Erik earlier this morning, and here is how it went down:

Leo & I had been engaged in an extended and very in-depth conversation with Zennia (a spirit guide) this morning regarding many personal issues.  As is the case with Z, he keeps a close watch on the hour of the morning so that we don’t forget to, as he says, “nourish ourselves” at the appropriate time, therefore he concluded the conversation just at 9:15.  From there we began tending to the day at hand.

We met up in the kitchen right at 10; I was toasting 2 whole wheat waffles, Leo was preparing to make a protein shake.  I was mixing up a small batch of cream cheese with cinnamon when I heard a voice whisper in my ear “Hey Mama whatcha you got there?” The “Hey Mama” all by itself took me by surprise & got my undivided attention. I instinctively knew someone was in my presence & obviously was not someone I had ever spoken with. Just as I was done mixing the cream cheese & cinnamon, I was asked, “is that all you’re going to put in that?” Then as I was spreading the mix onto the 2 waffles comes “That’s it; Keep dumping it on,” referring to the quantity of the mix on each waffle. At this point I am busting at the seams in silence as my mind is racing to determine if in fact this is Erik yet knowing full well  it is but dealing with doubt nonetheless. All this is happening in fast moving flashes of time.

I sat down in a chair in our living room & never took the first bite on my own accord being fully aware that someone other than myself was chomping down on my waffles, taking large bites at a time, making comments such as “This tastes pretty good” By that time, Z had already taken it upon himself to welcome Erik into the fold quietly. Right then Leo came in with his milk shake & sat in a chair opposite me. I was trying very hard to be discreet, because I didn’t sense yet that Erik wanted his presence with me to be made known. Well given the situation where my waffles were concerned, I could no longer contain any further secrecy, as I couldn’t stop laughing out loud. Leo kept asking me what was so funny. I knew the cat would have to be let out of the bag.

Again, Z took hold of the reigns & announced Erik’s presence. Erik said hello to Leo, and almost simultaneously we welcomed him into our home. Comments were made in regard to emails between ourselves, Jason & Robert encouraging Erik that Z will not bite should he speak to him. Erik had apparently already met Z, but was reluctant to speak to him which Erik validated. He said that Zennia suddenly appeared before him like a giant, “poof, just popped in” not in terms of his size, but in terms of his status. When Z told Erik to feel free to speak with him, Erik said “yeah, right.” Then Erik questioned us in regard to us knowing or realizing just who Zennia is in his status. We replied that of course we know who Z is, but Erik said, “No you don’t know who the Master of All Things is but I know who he really is. Erik emphasized the word know. He also communicated respect for us stating that “you guys have wisdom and knowledge.” There was some brief conversation along these lines which opened the door wide for Erik to share some thoughts & experiences with us.

Erik was emphatic when speaking about his love for “junk food.” He said, “You should see the stuff Robert puts in his cart” expressing his desire to have Robert include foods he likes which Robert refuses to buy that Erik described as Robert putting on the squeeze.” Erik said no problem “I’ll go help myself, what’s an empty box or two” & “it wouldn’t be the first time I left an empty bag of Doritos behind.  Erik made comments referring to Robert’s fitness describing him as having “no fat on his body.'” He thanked me for suggesting to Robert “that he allow me to have something special now & then” and said “Linda, you are my new best friend.”  He went on to say that Jason was slightly more lenient with food.  Erik expressed Robert’s personality as being more “passive” whereas he expressed Jason as wanting to “iron out all the wrinkles including me.”

Erik, in his attempts to express himself, often caught himself wanting to blurt out profanities, but instead said, “Sorry ma’am.” He went on to say that someone was always saying “Erik watch your mouth, don’t say this or that.” Leo stated that he was accustomed to such profanities having engaged in conversations with Seth, who is notorious for hurling out profanities with no apologies.

We could not help but ask about pulling the trigger and did he have a moment of doubt. He said he had a brief moment of doubt but took into consideration that if he didn’t pull the trigger, there would be more of what he already didn’t want to cope with. He said that there was no easier way “like you know that guy in the Bible, what’s his name?” and we said “Oh, you mean Elijah?” He replied, “yeah, him.” He said he realized his family would miss him and that his mother would be very hurt which is why he has made every effort to stay in communication so that she and all his other family members and friends would know that he is not really gone, just not there in the flesh.  He went on to tell us that he was still acclimating to his environment but that “they seem to be moving me up a notch here & there.” He went on to say that there are many “people, yeah they are still people even in spirit” who have been there longer than him but who have not acclimated yet. He told us that the idea of education is not limited to an earthly experience, but that there are “classrooms. He didn’t elaborate any further.

At that point he told us that he needed to go back because Jason or Robert would be looking for him. He described the relationship as him being a nuisance in their presence when they are at work, that “they sometimes tell me to go away when they are busy, like at work but then they miss me when I’m not with them.” He left our presence just as quietly as he came in—unnoticed.

Between me and Leo, we think that we have recollected Erik’s surprise visit other than some miscellaneous stuff such as Leo commenting on the “go for the chipotle taco.” It was a most inspiring visit to say the least. How does one put such an experience into sufficient words to express the enormity of such a situation where Erik has seen fit to visit us? We feel humbled…

As unexpected as Erik’s visit was this morning, we hope that his visit serves to validate that he is in fact very much alive and takes great pleasure in communicating with those who he has chosen to communicate with.

Much love to everyone,

Linda & Leo (including Z)

Robert’s Email

Hi Linda!

I’m so happy Erik paid you three a visit!  Erik told me he felt “unworthy” and “unprepared” to speak to Z. I’m very glad he finally did so!  I loved the description Erik provided you of me!  I am a bit strict with my food and I’m skinny at 130 lbs. He’s starting to appreciate why I’m that way though. I’m thinking long term health. When I was in the grocery store yesterday, he actually didn’t balk at the vegetarian Kashi Pizza’s I bought!  Instead he switched to convincing me to buy two different types instead of just one. He did try to get me down the sugary cereal aisle though.  🙂 I didn’t budge, but I intend to give in eventually. He’s doing one of his awkward, silly dances now! He has me pegged about being passive…at least with regard to anything other than food. I also do miss him deeply when we aren’t chatting. The other night he wanted me to “close shop” on the conversations, because I was getting too run down. I did so, but immediately I felt sooo lonely! He quickly popped in to remind me that just because we weren’t chatting, it didn’t mean I was alone. It helped some. He recommended I watch a movie to get my mind off it. Jen loves the flicks I pick, so she said she’d be around. I could feel her presence and Erik’s off and on.  🙂

Thanks again for sharing your wonderful story!

Big hugs and much love!

Robert

Robert’s Second Email

Ya know…he’s been cursing less and less in our conversations too. He still does, mind you, but mostly when Jason and I gang up to tease him.

Just the other day we were picking at his unruly hair. Jason asked how many spirits it takes to tame that mane. He said an expletive or two, then I heard a group laughing and saw what I think were my guides chasing after him. They were all holding up combs as they went for him. Prior to the comb chasing, they said they could never catch him, because he never would stay still long enough!  🙂

Robert

Linda’s Second Email

Elisa,

We forgot to mention Erik’s very verbal reaction concerning the noise going on outside in our neighborhood: lawn maintenance, then a plane flew right over the top of our house. (We are near an airport.) Erik raised the level of his voice until the noise diminished. Then he said “I guess I can speak in my normal voice unless you are expecting a helicopter to land in front of your house!”

Hugs to you,

Linda