Take courage my soul, and let us journey on, though the night is dark and I am far from home. Thanks be to God, the morning light appears, the storm is passing over, the storm is passing over, Hallelujah!
This is my first blog since my beloved husband passed away. At long last I feel ready to write as the spirit has guided me during this challenging time in my life. The words and melody of this hymn was on my mind this morning, so here we are. Thanks to the loving support of my family, friends, and colleagues; this has been a journey filled with blessings, and a strength that only the Divine can bring.
I miss the little things really, conversations, laughter, foot rubs, helping me prepare for a concert, leaving the light on if I was working late when he couldn't wait up for me, and his hugs, and his warm hazel eyes. I miss him saying "honey do you want your tea now? Don't forget your water", I miss my husband's unfailing support of my talent, oftentimes my cheering section of one when times were hard. I remained encouraged, and we'd pray together; soon after that I'd get some positive news, and we'd celebrate.
Thankfully, I've been busy singing and teaching. I've been getting out more seeing friends; I even returned to be a judge for the NAACP Act-so competition for the vocal division for aspiring classical and comtemporary singers last week.
My sister referred me to a website griefshare.org which has been a blessing, especially during the Holidays. I even booked a Day Player part on an upcoming episode of Law & Order SVU! So things are looking up, and soon I'll be in London ( haven't been there in 15 years), for a bit of music ministry, seeing friends, and just enjoying time away for a while.
I'll close with the text of a spiritual, which has become a signiture piece of late. The words have blessed me, and I hope it will do the same to those who stop by to read this.
Hold on a little while longer, hold on a little while longer, everything's goona be alright. See the storm passing over, see the storm passing over, see the Lord move in your favor, everything's gonna be alright, just hold on a little while longer, everything's gonna be alright!
Hold on my friends, stay in faith, pray and meditate, watch things change as you move as the spirit leads.
Blessings always!