an overdue thank you

I recently found my high school band director through a friend on facebook. I’ve wanted to say thank you to him for a long time. Here’s what I emailed him:

Mr. J,

It’s Adam Herod. Not sure if you’ll remember me or not. I was a sax player at Terry Sanford graduating in ****.

At any rate, it’s nice to see what you’re up to. I wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for the influence you and Mrs. J had on my life. I thought you’d like to know that music is now my profession and passion. I am a worship pastor here in Raleigh after spending time in Atlanta and Virginia Beach.

I’ve used a lot of things I learned from you in my musical journey. (especially the “if you’re going to make mistakes, make them big”) As a band director in churches, your passion for excellence helped me forge through to great sound even if it took some pushing and patience along the way.

I guess I say all this to say…thanks for pushing me. For always expecting more. For teaching me to appreciate the essence of music and how to savor amazing moments with people you love and labor with.

Whether you knew it or not, God used you in my life to begin a journey into what He had called me to become. I’d love to reconnect with you if possible.

I pray you, Mrs. J and your little one are doing well! Thank you again.

peace…

adam

Is there anyone in your life that you need to say thanks to?