I wrote "My Baby For A Reason" for a friend whose child has autism. As parents of children with special sensory processing needs, we will do whatever it takes for our children to help them regulate their environment. No matter how difficult the challenges, we as parents offer unwavering love and guidance.
"Golden Slumbers" is a traditional lullaby with new verses, inspired by our many visits to Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles. The radiology technicians played beautiful lullabies for the babies during their medical procedures. Thank you from the bottom of my heart because these lullabies soothed us too. My daughter sings with me- she has come a long way since CHLA!
"Sing It Out" is my anthem song about creating this album: following my dreams, trusting myself and overcoming my fears to write and record this album.
Written for busy mothers and wives, "For A Moment" is a reggae inspired song is a reminder that we need to take time for ourselves to restore our souls, even if it is just for an hour.
"Down to the River to Pray" is a traditional American song – with an upbeat bluegrass twist and new lyrics. Written about fellowship, how we come together for each other during those difficult times, to comfort each other, to offer hope and love, and to heal each other.
The ‘Power of the Mother Album’ is my story about what it means to be a mother, a wife, a sister, and a friend and how special needs touch our lives. I wrote, sang, and produced the album to offer love, inspiration and fellowship to our unsung heroes and heroines- the parents, siblings, and caretaker of special needs children.
The first track of the album, “Power of the Mother,” is about my experiences as a NICU mom. Parenting a medically fragile infant was terrifying. A wise neonatologist reminded to never underestimate the power of the mother. His words resonated with my soul and inspired me to search deep within myself to unlock my deepest maternal instincts and believe in my power to love and to heal.
To honor the special needs athletes, I will be a volunteer host for the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles. I am helping the athletes, families and delegates beginning with the Opening Ceremonies on July 25, through August 2. This will be the largest philanthropic event in the world to date!
This year, the Special Olympics will be held from July 25th to August 2nd. It will be the largest event held in LA since the 1984 Olympic Games, including 7,000 athletes and 3,000 coaches from over 170 countries. There will also be 30,000 volunteers and 500,000 spectators supporting the athletes, with coverage for the various events from 2,000 media representatives.
The Special Olympics organization offers year-round training and competition in 32 various Olympic-style summer and winter sports. The organization provides athletes with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to display their hard work, courage, and talent, with full coverage by the media. The Games has helped shape the positive attitudes toward those with intellectual disabilities.