Carlock, Illinois to Champaign, Illinois

Bill left at 7:30 this morning to meet with the police in Bloomington, Illinois. Because it's difficult making my way through cities with the little beach house on wheels, I stayed behind and tidied up and wrote in a few more New Testaments. He called to ask me to meet him in Farmer City so I made my way there and he pedaled up just a few minutes later. We brought the map into the convenience store and had some chicken strips together while we searched for a campground. We chose one in Champaign called D & W Lake RV Park. While we ate, Bill told me about his morning. When he arrived at the police department, he met the Assistant Chief who handed him a cold bottle of water that was much appreciated, and Bill told him what we were doing. After talking for a bit, the Chief came in and Bill introduced himself. After talking, the Chief wanted his officers called in to listen to what Bill had to say. Bill told them all Thank-You and why we were doing this trip. When he was done, the officers lined up, shook hands, and thanked him. Chief Heffner gave him a patch and a coin

and the police photographer took a picture of Chief Brendan Heffner and Bill with quite of few of the officers that were present.

Thank-You all so much for the job you do! He even got a police escort over to the Sheriff's Office! Bill had a good time following the police cruiser through red lights and up hills. Once he reached the Sheriff's Department, one of the officers in the cruiser was a former sheriff so walked Bill right into the office where the Sheriff was. They talked at length and the Sheriff offered Bill a patch.

He talked with several other officers and got a picture.

Our hope is that some have been encouraged by our stopping by. He showed me the pictures that were taken and then pedaled away toward the campground, I called to make a reservation and drove the 20+ miles to where the campground was located. When I arrived, I found out that 1 of the 2 gentlemen working there was a retired police officer! So I thanked him and told him what we were doing and gave him one of the New Testaments. He shook my hand and pointed out the thin blue line flag flying over his fifth wheel. Thank-You sir for your service.  The 2 men hopped into their golf cart and led the way to our camping spot for the night. I plugged in the electrical cord and turned on the AC to cool down the little beach house on wheels and got everything set up to turn it into home for the night. Bill pulled in about an hour later bathed in sweat and took advantage of the shower at the campground. He did over 68 miles today and is doing well. The rib he injured the other day is still hurting, so I ask for your prayers for this. So I am finishing up today's entry and we will get ready for another day in the morning. Thank-you for reading.