It’s been a couple of months since the end of the 2010 50 States in 50 Days tour. This year really took its toll physically, mentally, and spiritually.
A typical day, wake up…usually in the Little Guy Teardrop trailer, go to Starbucks to get the daily dose of caffeine to get us down the road……drive 10 hours……load in the gear, set-up the gear……interview someone for the Orange Duffel Bag Stories……try to shove some food down the throat………play a house concert, and then most nights get back on the road and drive until 2am, or so…..and then do it again.
A frequent question on the tour was “how do you do it?”……the answer was that we were on a mission.
Having a purpose gives me fuel to get through the day.
I believe in the work of the Orange Duffel Bag Foundation. They are doing great things with kids that are aging out of foster care. I believe in the powerful writing in My Orange Duffel Bag-A Journey to Radical Change-I saw its affect on kids and adults along the 50 States in 50 Days tour. Kids said, “this book is me”……….”Sam’s story is my story”………it gave them something to hold that they could relate to.
I know of one instance of this tour preventing a suicide. When I learned of this……I knew that all the miles and all the stress were worth it.
So, I’m beginning to plan the 2012 50 States in 50 Days tour. I’m skipping 2011, because I want to make sure this next tour is very well-planned, and executed. If you’d like to host a house concert on the tour…..then email me at kevin @ kevinmontgomery.com, or find me on Facebook.
What are your thoughts on this?
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