8-2
Went to Nina's mothers house for some Kansas steaks and way able to go to adoration for an hour after we ate.
8-3
After breakfast we headed to Wichita. Since we had some time to kill I accompanied them in some back to school shopping. Unfortunately I got some news which may have put an end to my trip to Texas, my father got into a motorcycle accident and my sisters didn't know any of the details. Fortunately he had just a broken thumb and some road rash. He was fortunate he had his helmet on, I guess his head slammed twice against the pavement.
8-4
Was picked up in the morning at the bus station by Ed and his brother Russ. I got my "tour" of the Alamo which consisted of Ed dropping me off at the corner and running to the front so I could get a picture as he slowly drove towards me. In Ed's defense the Alamo wasn't open yet and we had a full day ahead. We picked up Russ's wife Phyllis and went to Mass and breakfast before heading to the convention. I am so grateful for Russ and Phyllis allowing Ed and I to stay at their home and for allowing us to use their truck to get around town. It was long day since I did't get much sleep on the bus and we were busy all day.
8-5
Had real Mexican food for breakfast, not what us "yankees" call Mexican. Ed took me to see two old Spanish missions before heading to the convention where we went to some hospitality rooms. Hospitality rooms are hotel rooms which states host where they give out little gifts and drinks and in which you can meet members from that state. Also you can trade pins. Each state has a pin and so you try to find someone from a different state so you can trade with them.
8-6
Attended the opening Mass. I never saw so many bishops together in one place. It was a beautiful Mass. Ed and I were able to get aisle seats which are what everyone wants. After the Mass was the State of the Order address given by the Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. This consisted of him explaining all the wonderful things the knights have done throughout the world.
8-7
The news said today south Texas is the hottest spot in the country today and I'm not going to argue with them. Ed and I headed back to the Convention for Mass and sat in for part of the business meeting before heading back to Russ and Phyllis where Phyllis made us a great dinner. Ed than drove me to the bus stop.
8-8
Road bus all night and got into Kansas at 3:30 PM. I tried to get a little sleep. I have lots of experience of riding charter buses from hockey. The thing is you can never sleep in the same position twice. You have to find that "sweet spot". It's actually a complicated algorithm (bus speed + barometric pressure - the drivers age). And unfortunately the speed and pressure always changing so of course you wake up and have to recalculate your next position. And than they change drivers......
8-9
Travis picked me up at the bus station. Upon returning to the house they gave me my gift, Scattergories the Catholic edition. Scattergories is a board game we played in which you have a list of questions and row a alphabet dice in which you have to answer with that letter. It was so sweet of them and I look forward to playing it on the road.
8-10
Stayed one last day so I could attend Mass in the evening and will be heading out tomorrow morning. I have really enjoyed my time here with Travis and Nina and their family but am ready to get back on the road. I will always cherish my memories and will always keep this wonderful family in my prayers. I am very happy to be able to call them my friends. And yes I will even miss the Nova their dog who chews everything.
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