June 9, 2007
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Flabbergasted
On Facebook, people who become your friends can write about you–mostly how they know you. It’s an option and not a requirement, and you get to confirm these details before they’re posted.
For example: If I were friends with Nathaniel Nienaber, I might say “You were roommates freshman year at APU in Smith.” He would approve, and it would publish on Facebook. Yippee.Well, tonight I went on and confirmed these details:
- You met randomly in 2000: He was my music teacher in middle school
and his passion for music sparked mine. He taught me how to sing, play
the flute and sight read music in choir… He is also the reason why I
am in college right now believe it or not! You’ll never know the impact
you have on someones life….thanks Mr. semsen!!!!!!
That is pretty freaking amazing…and totally unexpected. It certainly is amazing the people we touch and change without knowing it. I certainly don’t write this to pat myself on the back, but more to tell you that I actually sucked as a teacher. I was horrible. I can’t have actually taught this person anything–however, it is humbling to know that in my feeble attempt at one of the hardest jobs on the planet God still chose to use me to inspire another worshipper. VERY humbling.
Saw a tiny bit of the Celebration send-off concert tonight. Mike Lee did an excellent job preparing them.
Then we went to “Camp Barranca”–an annual end-of-the-year event at Nathaniel’s school. It was fun, but also a little bit weird since we really don’t know anybody there. They all are actually camping overnight on the school grounds…I’m at home typing this, and scooting back in the morning for the pancake breakfast…shhhhh–no one will ever know…
- You met randomly in 2000: He was my music teacher in middle school
Comments (6)
That’s very cool.
Our facebook relationship status should read “they could have met randomly in 2000, but Daniel was too cool to talk to Heidi, and so they missed out on years of friendship because of it. It wasn’t until years later, in the end of 2005, that Melody Phillips bridged the gap.”
BTW, you should read what the status between Mike and myself is.
Nonee nonee boo BOO boo boo, The Apprentice.
Mr. Semsen – heeheehee. Did that make you feel old? That comment was awesome. And yes, how great it is that God uses us even when we’re not very good at something. Sometimes He just wants us to do what He’s telling us . . . and He’ll stand in the gap.
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Outstanding testimony! You’re absolutely right about never knowing who you touch in a special way. I don’t know how many times I wish I could thank my Art teacher Mr. Marachek. He pushed so hard to get me a full scholarship to go to College, he had so much faith in me and my abilities. I praise God for sending angels to me in the starngest of places. Thanks for reminding me of Mr. Marachek.
That’s a pretty cool comment, considering most teachers don’t ever get to hear how they impacted student’s lives. I learned over 3 years that teaching is a very thankless job…my love language is words of encouragement, so yet another reason I’m glad I’m not classroom teaching anymore!
Update your blog already. Gosh.
what Shannon said! =)