Day 53 was an amazing day! Early in the morning we dealt with our 3rd flat of the trip from a burr. As we were patching the hole, a guy stopped on his motorcycle to see if we were OK. Little did we know what a blessing it would be to meet Roy!
After we got the flat fixed and were about 30 seconds down the road, a van pulled up beside us and we heard, "You're staying at our house tonight. Can we take any of your burdens?" While experiencing our third day of heavy winds, this was music to our ears! Katie was able to unload her back unicycle bag which had been acting as a sail in the wind.
A few long and windy hours down the road a truck stopped ahead of us and out comes Roy with cold drinks for us! He had gone home and driven back to find us just to bring us drinks!
Katie's dad had arranged a special donated lunch in Bird City KS at our half way point for the day. People drive for hours to get steaks at Big Ed's. They don't open until 5p but when they heard about the Refuge Ride project, Shayla graciously opened their doors and cooked us a private delicious steak lunch plus! Roy came in and brought treats from his garden then drove us to his home where Charles Lindbergh had boarded when he had been barn storming in the area.
When we got back to our unis at Big Ed's, Katie's tire was flat again from a pinched tube. Shayla let us hang out in Big Ed's AC while Roy assisted Dustin changing the tube.
We finally hit the road again to St. Francis KS for a wonderful stay with Pastor JW and Janelle who extended great kindness and hospitality to us.
On day 54, as we headed out of St. Francis KS, a motorcyclist passed us with his arm enthusiastically pumping the air. He stopped ahead and began attaching a flag on the end of a pole to the back of his motorcycle. It was Roy! He had come to ride behind us and be our "pilot car" for over 20 miles on narrow, hilly roads into Nebraska. We've never been so stress free on the roads nor had vehicles slow down and give us so much space. He even brought us cold cucumbers and ice water! Roy has been a God sent guardian angel these past few days and we are extremely grateful!
There are so many more amazing encounters that we'll have to expound on later. Thanks to all who are keeping the Refuge Ride going strong!
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