I am a good friend of Del Vanessen and have been for several years. His son, Caleb, is my best friend from high school and we still are very close. A few years back they introduced me to you when you were at their house in Centennial CO but im sure you dont remember me (not a problem). You may remember a few years back in 2003 or 2004 when you spoke at a mens retreat for Grace Chapel up in the mountains. They recorded you there. I found those messages on my Ipod a few weeks ago and have been listening to them. And i just wanted to let you know how much of an encouragement they have been for me. I have been at a place in my life full of questions and doubt (which i dont think are all that bad), but the hard part was that i was answerless. Not that its all about finding answers to life, but your words and teachings have really brought a renewed desire to seek hard after christ to me. His mystery, radical behavior, even his “nuttiness” has become so attractive to me lately. I dont want to take up any more of your time, but i just wanted to let you know you are a great encouragement to me. If you ever were in denver or the springs and not too busy i would love to get together with you and talk. But i am sure you are quite busy. Anyways, thanks for all you do

Your friend,
alex