Thankful is all I am to the person that lifted a big weight off my family’s shoulders. Generosity is a very powerful gift that people now-a-days don’t seem to possess. Everybody seems to do something only to want something in return. This world has changed a lot about people and their personalities.

This year the Lewis Cass Marching Kings were selected to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgivings Day Parade in New York. The whole community lit up in excitement and pride at the news. The entire band was ecstatic at this once in a lifetime opportunity.  Only 10 bands across the United States get selected to perform in the Macy’s Parade and the tiny school located out in the middle of a corn field got chosen to go to Macy’s. This opportunity is incredibly humbling and a blessing to this community that has supported us all of these years. Our band is successful, and a special part of the community and school corporation. The band would not be what the program is if it weren’t for the community’s support.

Going to Macy’s is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Not many students that are a band member can say that they had the opportunity to go. Traveling to New York will be a fun adventure but paying for the traveling is the not so fun part. The Lewis Cass Kings have approximately 150 band members going to Macy’s. Our band boosters tried to get the cost down as much as they could, but the amount is still high for each student.

My mom was taking care of me one day when I was sick and couldn’t go to school. That morning I had band lesson with my band director Mr.Krug. My mom called Mr. Krug to inform him that I would not make it in for my lesson that day. As my mom was talking on the phone with Mr. Krug, I tried to get a reaction out of her. Did he say it was okay? Or was he angry and yelling on the phone? I wanted to know what was happening. Mr. Krug is a busy man, and often times he doesn’t have time to have a “quick chat” with anyone. I started to become worried because I knew they had been talking on the phone for too long.  While my mom was talking on the phone with him she began to burst into tears. The first thought that came to my mind was, “Oh no, Krug yelled at her,” because we all know how he yells. I am used to his yelling, but my mom on the other hand is a different story. With her sobbing voice she said thank you and hung up the phone.

My mom sat down on my bed beside me and started giving me my medicine and slowly wiping away her tears. I was frightened to ask her what was wrong but the curiosity made me feel as if a knife was piercing through my stomach and being twisted. As I began to speak she just broke down sobbing and said, “Delanie, I want you to remember something. Remember that there are good people in this world. No matter how messed up this world may become, there are genuine people.” I was confused as to what she was talking about and they she muttered, “Your Macy’s trip was paid for by an anonymous donor last night. Mr. Krug was going to tell you this morning, but since you are sick, he wanted me to tell you.” I was in shock. I started balling while my mother held me. That news was a big weight lifted off of my mom’s shoulders.

I have become to understand how amazing people can be. Even though this person has probably never met me, and may never meet me, they blessed me with something that I will never be able to thank them enough for. I have no idea who you are, but I just want to tell you something in case you happen to read this.  Hi, I am Delanie Deeter and I am a marching clarinet. I live with my mother that has a lot to handle with me being a 3 sport athlete, joining in extracurricular activities, being an honor student, and participating in band. You blessed my family with the extremely generous act of paying for my Macy’s trip. My family and I could not thank you enough for what you have made possible for me and my future. Whoever you may be, I hope to meet you and personally thank you for lifting a huge weight off my shoulders. You are an amazing person and you have touched my heart. You have taught me good people still exist in this world. Thank you. I could never say it enough, but thank you.