Soul Sustenance: 'Til the Morning

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In 2010, after releasing her third album and having her second child, Sarah Sample realized that most of her music-making at home involved singing to her children. It felt only natural that her next record should embrace the lullabies that were at the core of her motherhood experience. At this time, her friend Edie Carey was in the throes of a two-year struggle with infertility following a near-fatal experience while on tour. Sarah soon became one of Edie's main sources of support, and their friendship deepened.

Edie welcomed a son in 2012 (thanks to winning a $16K IVF cycle at a raffle!), and soon the two friends began hatching plans to make Sarah's lullaby idea come true. They wanted to not only honor the quiet moments between parent and child, but also to pay tribute to the struggles of infertility, recognizing the circuitous and painful journey many people must travel to become parents.

'Til The Morning: Lullabies and Songs of Comfort carries a message of love, comfort, and solace for any listener. There are familiar tunes - Dixie Chicks' Lullaby, Turn Around, modified lyrics to the hymn Softly and Tenderly, and more. The songs are gorgeous, and I love falling asleep to it as much as my girls do. I also appreciate that they want to honor the journey of becoming a mother, as my own journey was something of a struggle. This heartwearming CD can be purchased at either artist's website, iTunes, Amazon, and more.