last Thursday night, our tour ended.
It was sudden and it was a long time coming.
The sun was setting and all of the students had gone. We were packing the van as we had done so many days and nights and afternoons and evenings before and suddenly, we knew it was over. With Joe Purdy ‘Make it up’ slipping through the airwaves, we stopped and realized what was happening. This was it. The last event. The final moments.
Of course there were tears, but mostly I felt my heart exploding with emotion as I thought back to all of the people we’ve met, the shoes we’ve sold, and the lives that are about to change. It was too much and it wasn’t enough and everything we had worked for for so long, had just suddenly stopped.
Our lives have been forever changed. The way we view the world, the way we view consumerism, the way we view giving… has been forever changed.
Thank you. Every single one of you. Every rep. Every TOMS fan. Every member of our TOMS family. Those of you who came to our events. Those of you who bought shoes. Those of you who made this tour happen. You’ve stolen our hearts and made us better people.
One for One.
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A big Tinsley family congratulations to both of you girls !! What an accomplishment – what an adventure – what stories – what a life lesson. Thanks for bringing Parker into the Toms fold. He is a better person as a result of his involvement. He enjoyed working with you as we enjoyed hosting you. Our best to both of you. The best is yet to come for both of you girls. Mike & Margie Tinsley.