I rarely do this, post a personal email sent to me, but I feel that the content noted is something my closest friends would appreciate and be encouraged by, as would anyone really regarding what we do with what we have been given in life. It’s a reference to my late friend Reed Corbin who passed away nearly a year ago this November.
Hello Clint. I’m Brandon, the second cousin of Reed Corbin (Cliff & my mom are cousins). I attend UCO and last week came across a light pole tagged with a subseven sticker. After attending Reed’s funeral I did much leg work via the interweb to connect the many dots that I never knew. I admire what you all accomplished as a band and as a student who hopes to one day work with church media, I just wanted to say a word of thanks / encouragement for what you are currently doing. The known world continues to get smaller as I realized your connection with Nick Jones. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with him and discussing film production. The amazing skill that you guys possess is being well put to use. I’ve wrestled back and forth with actually emailing you & now that I have I would just like to say best of luck with everything. Keep creating with excellence and never forsake your gift.
Thanks Brandon for your sincerity and encouragement, and for allowing me to post this. I believe it’s Reed’s way of still making connections from his home on high and encouraging us all to move forward with those things we know we were born to do.
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peter
October 7th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
1what if you don’t know exactly what your gift is? i’ve always struggled with that
(i suppose it makes his charge to you all the more important if you are clear on what your gift is.)
gravelveins
October 14th, 2008 at 3:22 am
2really good to read this.
i had to wake up in the middle of the night and crawl out of bed because i was thinking of pappy.
crazy good that you posted this.
thanks.
love ya.
Hillary
November 19th, 2008 at 12:12 am
3I agree that Reed is definitely still encouraging us - even today. I get little God-winks, and reminders that seem to come from Reed, about my faith and my daily walk - and I’m so thankful for them. Sometimes, they’re the only thing that keeps me going.
Seems to me that as each day goes by, another puzzle piece is fit - and my understanding and perspective expands. Lots of times, Reed’s biblical knowledge and understanding was so much further advanced than mine, at the time of our discussions. It is only now, at a much older age, that much of what he shared with me is coming to light.
The tears are always just below the surface, when I think about Reed - but, I believe that’s because I’m so taken aback by how incredibly beautiful his soul was. Oh, I miss him so.
We’re so blessed to have had Reed - and to have each other as friends. You’re such an inspiration and encouragment, Clint. You and Heidi are living examples to me.
With so much love, my heart can’t contain it-
Hillary
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