My Dear Luther…My Soul Mate Singer and Survivor,

We've shared so much over the last few years but our earthly relationship has come to a close. You're finally free from bondage and you've made it to the other side.
Only God knew how much you could bear and I fully trust that His time is the right time.

I remember our last visit together on June 12th. You had a good training session. You sang for your Mama, showed her the strength you were gaining, then we had dinner together -- just you, Mama and me. Mama asked me to bless the meal and you punctuated the end with a loud resounding "AMEN". What I didn't know then was that it was our Last Supper.

Now that you've joined the angelic choir, I want to publicly thank you for all you've done. Thank you for responding to my outreach through STROKE OF HOPE and confirming that my work is not in vain. Thank you for the gift of your courage, trust, wisdom and inspiration that fuels my own survival here on earth. Thanks for the moments of laughter and the sincere love and protection you so freely gave my little daughter, Valerie, who loves you so much in return. And finally, thank you for reminding me that there's no such thing as "can't".

You've given me hope and confidence to use the new voice God's blessed me with in an even more effective way. Your spirit has infused me with a greater charge to fulfill our mission. Your legacy as an artist is obvious to the world, but your legacy as a Survivor has only just begun and I vow to spread the message of hope and survival every day in every way. I'm assured that you'll continue to watch over us from above.

Don't worry about your Mama. She knows you're with her and we will continue to embrace her and care for her in truth and love. I miss you my friend, my Brother Survivor. You truly are "So Amazing".

In the love and peace of God,
Hazella