There once was an Irish girl ...

I love a good show. And a good one is so hard to find. But honestly I'll dig deep and look far to find something that I feel rests with my Spirit when I watch. One of the very few series I find legendary is 'Touched by an Angel' #TBAA . I watched it from beginning to end. It was slightly before my time and started in 1994 when I was -2 years old. But in my opinion was one of the best shows that completely rocked the world, winning numerous awards, having influence in the political world and more than anything touching the hearts of so many individuals. Della Reese, honestly ... I just want to be related to her. During some really tough times and along with scripture I would remember her words and that lovely, beautiful smile.
And Roma Downey. The series would have never worked without her as the lead. She was perfect ! From the Irish accent, her classic (angelic;) look to the Love for God so evident in her that it just jumped out at you. The series made me see God in an amazing light. And I'll forever think of it as a personal favourite. I think my time in the British acting-media-world really helped me to understand the significance of her numerous roles in-front and behind the camera. It makes me truly appreciate how God can use gifts and talents even on the worlds stage to Glorify Himself and Kingdom.


I recently saw a post on instagram by her... a striking picture of earlier times in her life captioned by her :

Once upon a time, many moons ago there was an Irish girl . 

I just fell in love, those words were such an inspiration, I just had to write about them ! - And so here's a personal tribute to the inspirational Roma Downey.

Once upon a time, many moons ago there was an Irish girl ...

With fiery hair, deep brown eyes and a smile that could make you twirl.

She was  Full of ambition and dreams many deemed impossible at the start .

 But indeed nothing is what is seems, For God saw her heart .

Derry, Ireland was her home at first but it didn't stay like that for long ;

For the dream took her far away -To a new place she would belong.

Her mother was called to Heaven young, and father a decade to wait - 

But God in Heaven stayed close by, to her, He would never shut the gate. 

Painting was a love at first, but she soon truly did see , the world of the Arts had more in store. It was the place she was meant to be. 

The Land of Opportunity, brought many paths to her way. 

The city, stars and lights on her were found, and that's not to mention broadway . 

Soon one thing led to another- She was to be the presidents wife . But that was minor in comparison to : 

The biggest role of her life .

The role, Heaven sent, as an Angel she touched -

The hearts and lives of many, to them she meant so much . 

Year after year the light continued,

Till it was too bright to shine,

Heart after heart was turned to God, His Love proclaimed till year nine. 

And within those times came the greatest gifts; a daughter, her heart to please . 

And a co-star turned into a mother-figure, a very special Ms. Reese .

Then Heaven joined together a duo so dear and true ,

Two sons to her He added, a family created anew.

And so they change the world together, one production at a time . 

In the deserts, earnestly endeavour;

And in many hearts redefine - 

Perceptions and emotions towards the King -

 Many of which in Heaven we'll see .

The increasing radiance of a light so clear . 

The life as yet of Roma Downey .

By Lakechia Jeanne

-Inspired by Roma Downey