C.S. Lewis wrote, "If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." The video below is Eva Cassidy singing, "Somewhere Over The Rainbow." Listen to the longing in her voice.
Wikipedia reports that in 1993, Cassidy had a malignant mole removed from her back. Three years later, during a promotional event for the Live at Blues Alley album in July 1996, Cassidy noticed an ache in her hips, which she attributed to stiffness from painting murals while perched atop a stepladder. The pain persisted and a few weeks later, X-rays revealed that the melanoma had spread to her lungs and bones. Her doctors estimated she had three to five months to live. Cassidy opted for aggressive treatment, but her health deteriorated rapidly.In her final public performance in September 1996, at the Bayou, she closed the set with "What A Wonderful World" in front of an audience of friends, fans and family. She was subsequently admitted to Johns-Hopkins Hospital. Cassidy died at her family home in Bowie, November 2, 1996, at the age of 33. Her longing was fulfilled. Do you feel that same longing? Take heart. One day it will be fulfilled. It most assuredly will be fulfilled . . .
My brother died from Melanoma also that year 96'. He said to our parents the night before He died, "I'll see you in the morning." He knew the Lord in great way. I thank God for a brother and that I could say, "well done, Douglas, Marine, hero!" God is good ean when you can't see it, he'd say. I know from scripture God takes us home to keep us from an evil culture running amuck and protects us that way. He is good! Great Blog!
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