DAD: SYLVESTER MOODY [passed 2004]

The youngest female sibling of 5, I became the lone caregiver for my dad [U.S.A Army retired veteran] who battled Alzheimer’s and a rare Non-Hopkins Lymphoma Cancer, the last 2 ½ years of his life, but during his transition out of this physical realm in 2004, I sat in his hospice room and released a man whom I never really got to know. One day, I was invited to minister at an event and took dad with me; for the first time in over 30 years of my life, he had a chance to see minister in song and he was so touched and blown away! With tears in his eyes and a sincere, proud heart, he said to me, “I’ve always wished that someone will make it with their gifts, in our family,” then my dad gave me his blessings to pursue this music ministry gift! I grew to AGAPE [unconditionally] love my dad, so much during those last few years and I was finally able to genuinely hug him without feelings of hurt and hatred, but for once in my life really felt like daddy’s special little girl! The greatest reward for me was seeing the smile he kept upon his face every time he saw me up until his death; that was most precious for me! This album is for you Dad, R.I.P.

MOM: CARRIE ZELL DUKES-MOODY [passed 2007]

My mother, who passed away suddenly in 2007 after her 3rd treatment of chemo, had great inner strength and endurance about her as she did her very best to raise, care for and to keep her 5 children together and safe in the midst of a surviving a horrific marriage of domestic abuse, negative and fearful environment, which ended in divorce when I was 10 years old. Despite family issues, my mother was such a giving person, loving, a provider and would help anybody. She loved her children and grandkids so much. As a child, I always clowned around at home desiring to become an entertainer and a singer, but was very shy and timid; nevertheless, I participated in diverse church and school choirs as a teenager. When my mother found out that I really had an anointed vocal music calling upon my life, she was amazed and became one of my biggest fan and protective body guard. SMILES. I received salvation as a teenager, which changed my mindset and transformed my way of thinking; however, knowing something was very different about me, my mother and I developed a subtle, special, inner spiritual bond that she could not quite understand, but she often drew from it every time she was in distress or just needed to get a prayer through, Glory to God! I miss my mother so much! By God's grace, I vow to live a life of peace and happiness that mom wanted and with someone who would love and care for me. I'm so glad she was able to meet Don and was happy about our relationship. I feel she watches over me and that her spirit is there when I need it. This album is for you Mother, R.I.P.

SISTER: JACQUELINE MOODY [passed 2015]

 Jacque, the 2nd eldest sibling, has a daughter and 5 grandkids whom she loved so very much. Jacque was like a “Sister-mom,” who was not only always there to help take care of us 3 little ones, but she was the glue to help keep all of us together. She had quiet, strong spirit just like our mother, which included caring for everybody else, but hard to receive help from others. As a child, I often imitated TV actors, danced and sing around the house and when I got on her nerves, Jacque would often tell me to hurry and grow up so I can make our family some money with my gifts! Jacque was very encouraging and supportive with any endeavor I stepped out into to live a better life. She once told me that she was very proud of me and that I’ve made right choices for my life and to go for it. Unfortunately, Jacque developed a very serious illness with Diabetes, that took her life in 2015. I miss her intelligence, tough love and just her presence. This album is for you Sister-mom, R.I.P.

AUNT: DOROTHY FARRIS [passed 2014]

My Aunt Dorothy was my dad's sister who became another mom for me during the years I cared for my dad and we became very close. She was such a sweet, loving, supportive, passionate Christian who maintained constant contact with me to make sure we were safe and okay. She told me that I was the daughter that she never had and that was very special to me. One thing she loved so much about me was my singing voice. Aunt Dorothy would ask my husband and I to come for dinner sometimes, just to let her friends hear me sing. She bragged on this gift to others so much, but little did she know how very modest and shy I was. She wanted to hear me sing all the time, on the phone, in the car, at her home, anywhere! I thank God for my aunt encouraging me to use this gift that God has placed upon my life. I was so heart broken when she passed away in 2014, but she held strong to her love and faith in God, while battling cancer. Aunt Dorothy had my 2008 Cd, but she would have been even more proud to know that the Holy Spirit has helped me press thru life and to finally release my 1^st song worldwide. I miss you! This album is for you Auntie-mom, R.I.P.

MOTHER-IN-LAW: MILDRED ELVA WILLIAMS [passed 2015]

My wonderful mother-in-law from Nassau Bahamas! I was so grateful and blessed to have met, hugged, laughed with, sing with and love on such a sweet beautiful woman who truly loved the Lord. Mama Elva had a beautiful spirit and an amazing singing voice! She would often recite her favorite poem “The Day Is Dawn,” and we often sang hymns together over the phone. Even though I only knew her 4 years of my marriage, she always told me that I was her daughter and that she was so glad to know me. That was so very special to me! In the midst of her challenge with Alzheimer’s prior to her passing in 2015, mom would always encourage Don & I from God's word with a reminder, “to pray, because a family who prays together, stays together and if we always keep God first, we can’t go wrong!” Well mama, we are still making practice to incorporate those wisdom keys into our lives, so that God can be pleased with us. I miss her sweet Bahamian dialect, seeing her brighten up when we visited and hearing her cheerful voice as we spoke on the phone. Mama Elva and Aunt Kitty so tenderly calls me “The Queen of Gospel” and I’m so glad they have cherished this God-breathe vocal music gift. We miss you, mom! This album is for you Mama Elva, R.I.P.

WHEN MY WORK IS DONE DOWN HERE, I’LL SEE YOU AGAIN... IN GOD'S GLORY