My Dorky Fan Moment

Okay, so I have gone way too long without writing anything.  I have been sitting here for about 30 minutes trying to figure out what I would like to say because there are too many things floating around inside my head.  Sooooo, I decided I would tell you about meeting Derek Webb a few weeks ago. 

Derek Webb was in concert with Judd and Maggie and Sandra McCracken at my church on April Fool's Day.  I made a fool of myself.  It's kind of funny, actually.  You see, I have been listening to Derek's music since 1995 when I heard Caedmon's Call play at a church in the Dallas area.  Since that time God has used his lyrics over and over to encourage me and spur me on.  The dude is seriously brilliant and I am a huge fan.  I can't help myself. 

So, of course after the concert (which was amazing by the way), I had to try to meet him.  My friend David and I went to talk to Judd and Maggie first and Derek was right next to us talking to several fans.  I noticed peeking out of the bottom of his left sleeve the phrase "Soli Deo Gloria" tattooed on his arm.  And I thought to myself, "I'll bet he has all five!"  (Cries of the Reformation, that is)  So, i interrupt him and say, "Oh my goodness!  Can I take a picture of your arm?"  Not "hello."  Not "The concert was great."  Not "your music inspires me to love Jesus more."  Nope.  I asked to take a picture of his arm.  He very graciously replied, "Do you mind if I keep talking while you do?"  And I say, "Sure!  Just roll up your sleeve."  I am a complete dork. 

So, then I try to recover and stand in line to actually talk to the man.  I'm sure he thinks I'm nuts.  However, I did manage to have a decent ten minute  conversation with him.  I don't know that that makes up for it at all, but it has to count for something.