After Christmas I did more research on the mining disaster of 1958.

I had felt that Ralph had been trapped and I received the impression that he was in the mine around 7 PM.

Upon checking, I learned that Ralph had been there during the evening shift. The first bump occured at 7:00 PM, the major bump at around 8:06 PM. That placed Ralph in the mine within that time frame.

What's A Bump?

* A "bump" is defined as a geological phenomenon that occurs in mines. It results when the removal of rocks and coal causes too much stress to the structure within. The built-up pressure causes a collapse, which has been described as a simultaneous meeting of floor with ceiling.

*The Springhill bump was one of the worst recorded. The town trembled with a shock that was felt 15 miles away.

* The Springhill mines are the deepest in North America.

At the time of the bump 174 men were below in the mine.

Author's note: I felt the energy shift and go still a couple of times after that but have had no further contact with Ralph. I did another Alpha session and filled Ralph in on his circumstances, encouraging him to move on and to find peace. Did Ralph get the message? I can only hope that my efforts helped him on his journey.

*This post is dedicated to Ralph and to the family members he left behind. My heart goes out to them.