Day 05- A thank you letter to someone who has changed your life.
Dear Mr. Jim Bergren,
I know you remember me. I was that very special girl in high school choir in whom you invested a lot of time. I remember the first day of high school when you said that I was sure of my talent and that any time I wanted, I could move from mixed chorus up into the the regular concert choir. That meant a lot to me because you were the first one to truly validate the talent I knew I had.
Throughout high school, you gave me every opportunity possible to sing. Every time I sang, I was more confident. You always challenged me to do more than I thought I could when it came to singing. I was but a timid girl, and I wasn't always willing to speak up for myself.
I remember when I finally mustered the courage to audition for show choir my sophomore year. I really tried, but it just seemed like I couldn't get into the groove. It was earlier that school year when you sent me out in the hallway to learn how to sway. I doubt you'd ever met someone with no sense of rhythm like me!
Then my mom sent you a letter asking for your recommendations about my future. You wrote back and recommended voice lessons and dance lessons for me. And because you had earned my respect, I knew that I had to do what you recommended. I wanted to really challenge myself, and I wanted you to see that I could accomplish the seemingly impossible.
I took voice lessons, and I also took dance lessons. I remember the smile you gave me when you learned that I was following your recommendations. I auditioned for show choir, and you could tell what a difference those lessons had made. When I made it into show choir, you will never know how happy I was.
My senior year was a dream come true. Because of you, I was able to go to New York and see so much. I didn't know I would go on to become a music teacher, but I did. And you remembered me well at your retirement party.
If you could see me now. I have actually choreographed musicals. I teach choir in a way of which you would be proud. And had you not taken the step to believe in me and challenge me, I wouldn't be here. I even did a long-term sub job for Bart Kryger last school year. He is a choir teacher, too, and you would be proud.
Thank you for your investment in me. I wouldn't be where I am now had it not been for you.
Musically Yours,
Ruth
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