March 21, 2011 Brackettville,Texas

Due to this morning's setback, Mike B and Adolf drove to Brackettville in the van instead of on their bikes.  They had a scheduled meet and greet so time did not allow for their normal ride.

Once there, they were warmly greeted by the congregation of The First United Methodist Church  of Brackettville.  Thanks Pastor Jean for keeping us straight! They shared a pot luck dinner with their new friends and were given the opportunity to share their story. 

They met Beth Ann Smith who was there in honor of her two year old granddaughter, Shiloh, who is suffering from kidney cancer.  They were able to present Beth Ann a hero medal for Shiloh. 

The kids of the church made cards to be given to the children at the hospitals that the riders will be visiting along the way.  Pastor Jean Reardon of the church was at the hospital with Mike and Lois and therefore was not able to meet the riders this evening.  She has arranged to see them off in the morning.....what a wonderful woman!  Thanks to all the great people of Brackettville!
Tomorrow the riders will be back on their bikes and on their way to Camp Wood....about a 47 mile ride.  As Michael L. will be staying back with Lois, there will be just two riders, Mike B and Adolf.  They will be taking turns riding their bike and driving the van.  This is not the ideal situation, however, it shows the dedication our entire team has to this project.  The show will go on! 

I will be maintaining the blog for the riders while Lois is recoverying from her surgery.  Since I am not there in person, I will do my best to relay each day as told to me by my husband, Mike Brown.

Please keep Lois, Michael, Mike B. and Adolf in your prayers! 
Until tomorrow,
Kim Brown