My treasure from Heaven.

My Treasure From Heaven 

The Honoring Corner

Back in the small office of a little church at Lincoln Road in Miami Beach in the late ‘90’s, I found a beautiful treasure.  Little did I know that I would be able to keep this treasure and in fact, it will be with me forever.  You’re probably thinking, “What kind of treasure did you find?  Is it shiny and gold?  Is it full of sparkles?  My answer would be, “Yes!”  The treasure has a name and it is My Sweet Anna.

So, I met my friend and we started our journey as soul sisters by taking walks on the beach early in the morning and sharing about our lives.  We would always end our times with a sweet, short, prayer facing the deep blue ocean on South Beach. 

It was at that time that I discovered what an amazing and talented human being she is.  What could Anna possibly not do? From acting and teaching this art, to cooking a delicious soup that leaves you hungry for more, and my favorite… her Wakame salad.  She can organize everything with love and excellence, all the while, singing with all her heart.  She’s a professional massage therapist who can heal your soul, and she also produces great plays that make you laugh and cry. Her most precious talent, however, is her big, loving, heart.  

Thank you, sister, for loving me the way you do; for taking care of me at the hospital when I couldn’t move; for supporting me and helping me to see the pathway when I was blinded by fear; for taking time to share the love of art, music and film; for sharing your vinyl collection and your funny and cool stories of the great American singers of your time.  Today, my love for the Great American Songbook is there because of you.  But most of all, thank you for letting me be myself.   That shows your huge, unbelievable, beautiful, spirit and heart.  I am looking forward to more adventures in the days ahead. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, My sweet Anna.  The best is yet to come.

I’ve written all this to say, if you have a treasure like this, you are a very blessed person.  There is nothing more valuable in life than people who pour their lives out to shape and move yours. I am sure this could be the basis for me to write my next song.  But for now, I would sing with Carole King and James Taylor, “You’ve Got A Friend,” and tell you to “Lean on Me” with Mr. Bill Withers; when things go wrong, “That’s What Friends Are For,” while riding with Bacharach.  It almost redundant to say,  “I’ll Be There,” and one of my favorite friendship songs by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, “Let’s be people… people who need people…are the luckiest people in the world.”

So go shine your treasure or maybe find a new one.  I assure you that it will make your heart smile forever. 

With Love, 

Lourdes