Singer-songwriter Jane Marczewski died on February 19, 2022 after a four-year battle with cancer. I hadn’t heard Jane sing until yesterday when people began to pay tribute. “Nightbirde” — as she was known on stage — had been a contestant on the television show America’s Got Talent. Her performance of the original song “It’s OK” was heartfelt, beautiful, and emotionally moving.

In addition to some lasting memories, Jane left the judges with this wisdom: “You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy.”

Powerful.

True.

Reset in peace, Nightbirde.