Musical Encouragement

Soon and very soon we are going to see the King.
No more crying there. We are going to see the King!
No more dying there. We are going to see the King!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! We are going to see the King!

Ua latalata mai, lou Alii e Faaola. Alleluia!

These are words to a chorus that, as a musician, inspire encouragement during this time of loss. My family and country of Samoa and American Samoa are still recovering from the effects of the earthquake and tsunami on September 29, 2009. Haiti just had a fatal earthquake, as well. More of my friends' family members have passed away, and still more are contracting food-related diseases, while others die of hereditary-initiated illnesses.

But even in times of loss and pain, my heavenly Father promises heaven. In this, I have hope that relieves suffering, and helps me to keep on keeping on. Otherwise, depression would reign... Thank goodness for musical therapy!

Hallelujah! We are going to see the King!