Knowing Strength (an addendum)

Trying to be timely in posting my thoughts on the AMAs, I left out the main highlight...Whitney Houston's comeback. We all know where she's been and what she's been through (remember the trainwreck that was "Being Bobby Brown") and even her comeback album has been met with lukewarm reviews. But this is where Whitney, the diva we have grown up with and still love despite her missteps, truly shines...in heartfelt ballads.

"Survived my darkest hour, my faith kept me alive, I picked myself back up, held my head up high, I was not built to break, didn't know my own strength."--Whitney (or whoever wrote the song)

I'm bothered that I forgot this in the original post, especially since this performance and message touched me (and Reba as well)...perhaps a reflection of my tendency to put intellect before emotions, hide my feelings, and not always recognizing my own inner strength (until I'm tested). Or maybe I was just sleepy and need some gingko. I also neglected to mention another superwoman, Mary J. Blige, who is also a testament to overcoming obstacles with grace. I guess I should take notes instead of tweeting (that's how I missed Adam Lambert controversial performance!). Anyhoo, thanks Ms. Houston for the reminder that we can rise from the darkness no matter how far and hard we fall. Congrats, thank you and welcome back.

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