I haven't been traveling much lately just due to the fact that home is a little harder to leave nowadays. However, business needs to be taken care of so I find myself in southwest Michigan this week. Ugh...not much to see here -- no offense to those with Michigan roots. I definitely can't complain about the weather though. K.C. is sweating out mid-90's while up here they're barely in the 80's. Back at home my usual dependable crew of nannies, friends, neighbors, and family will take good care of my girls. Emma is participating in her first Vacation Bible School this week and she is so proud. Thanks to Jan for setting it up and serving as the chauffeur each day this week. Peighton is probably enjoying the mornings to herself for a change. Big sis can get a little bossy sometimes even though she really means well and just wants to help take care of her little sister.
I'd like to thank Derrick Wilde and Scott Briley of the Crawl for Cancer for inviting me to play in the American Cancer Society Golf Tournament on Monday. The location was at one of K.C.'s finest golf courses - the Nicklaus Golf Club at Lions Gate. It was a great way to spend a Monday and i was honored to be a part of it. It got me even more excited about our tournament in September. We'll do our best to make it a memorable event so that it will be inked on everyone's calendar each year.
Finally, I'd like to ask for a suggestion from anyone that may have some ideas. I'm sure you all remember our good friend Mairtin de Cogain, the Irish actor and musician seen in the movie The Wind That Shakes The Barley. He will be returning from Cork, Ireland in a couple of weeks for a festival tour of the U.S. with his band the Fuchsia Band. For everything that he has done for the Jennifer Ireland Foundation, we would like to provide him and his band the transportation for this short tour. Does anyone know where we can find a decked out tour bus???...or maybe just a dependable passenger van will probably do the trick! While touring the middle of the U.S., I know he will be more than willing to advertise and spread the word about our foundation. It is a win-win for everyone.
(I know you don't know me -- I found your site when my mother was in her final days with colon cancer and you've been a real inspiration to me.)
For the bus, check with Jefferson Lines (http://www.jeffersonlines.com). They are a Minnesota family-owned company (but serve your area), and Charlie Zelle is the CEO. Charlie and Julie are wonderful philanthropists -- some of the most generous people I have ever seen.
Good luck!
Posted by: bethany gladhill | July 18, 2007 at 07:02 AM
Good luck with finding a tour bus...looks like you may already have a connection.
Posted by: Alaina | July 18, 2007 at 08:08 AM
Chris,
Try GEM Transportation, Vandalia Bus Lines, or call the Convention Center or check their website because they always have transportation contacts.
Posted by: SHelby | July 18, 2007 at 04:11 PM
I dont know a thing about buses but just wanted you to know I am thinking about you and your girls!!!
Posted by: C Baker | July 20, 2007 at 11:18 AM
I am here is SW (suburb) Michigan! LOL! Let me know the next time you're here and Bill and I will meet you for dinner! :-)
Posted by: sue | July 20, 2007 at 12:06 PM
Dear Chris,
Over the last week or so, and for many hours today, I have read your blog from the beginning until the day that your angel took her last breath. I want to thank you for moving me to tears, if only for a few minutes. Oddly enough, I struggle with being able to experience the softer emotions of life (and I am not a male!). Your family is so beautiful, and your sharing so deeply touching that you were able to touch in me a realm I am so often unable to experience. Again, thank you. Joyce
Posted by: Joyce Smith | July 21, 2007 at 02:57 PM