We Will Always Love You!
By: Lince Semerzier, Nosvoix Magazine
Like many of you, when I saw the news about the passing of Whitney Houston I could not believe it. Her death caught all of us by surprise. Whether you are White, Black, male or female, young or old Whitney’s music inspired us all.
As they say, music is a universal language. At the age of 10, I remember being in Haiti singing and jamming to “I want to dance with somebody” “How Will I Know” “So Emotional” without understanding a word. Even though time has changed, however, moments like these remind us all that we need to cherish our loved ones. Those who brought us joy, peace and hope.
As we are mourning, my heart goes out to her loved ones and family. The world lost a mother, sister, cousin, daughter, friend and most importantly a wonderful human being. The words of her songs pierce our souls; her voice gives us chills and perhaps brings tears to our eyes. Her accomplishment includes 415 Awards, 2 Emmys, 6 Grammys, 22 American Music Awards, and 30 Billboard Awards & sold 170,000,000 Albums.
Her success carried her beyond music to movies, where she became a rare black actor with box office appeal, starring in hits such as “The Bodyguard” and “Waiting to Exhale.” Bishop T.D. Jakes, produced Houston’s final film project, a re-make of the 1970s release “Sparkle,” said he noticed no signs of substance abuse from Whitney. He said Houston was a complete professional and moved the cast and crew to tears two months ago when she sang the gospel hymn “Her Eyes on the Sparrow” for a scene in Detroit. “There was no evidence in working with her on ‘Sparkle’ that there was any struggle in her life,” Jakes said Sunday. “She just left a deep impression on everybody.”
Sometimes we make some wrong choices and decisions in life, which is what makes us human. In John 8, vs.7 “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” In Luke 6, vs.37 “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.”
Whitney is an iconic figure for those of us who grew up in the 80’s and 90’s. I wish I had the privilege to meet her in person, but through her music, I was connected to her like a true fan, friend and brother. Thank God for her life, her purpose on this earth, her love for her family. Her job is done she is now in a new place singing with the angels.
I would like to leave you with the following words from my favorite song of her “One Moment in Time” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m46nvic8VIA
“Each day I live I want to be a day to be, a day to give the best of me. I am only one, but not alone. My finest day is yet unknown. I broke my heart, fought every gain. To taste the sweet I face the pain, I rise and fall. Yet through, it all this much remains. I live to be the very best I want it all, no time for less. Have laid the plans; now lay the chance here in my hands”
There will forever be one Whitney Houston and her memory will forever live in all of us. We will always love you for the beautiful person you were inside and outside. Thank you for the great memories. Rest in Heavenly Peace!
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