It was a glorious evening of music at the Bon Air High School on July 3, when Lisa Foster held a gospel concert, Hope (Having Overcome Press on to Eternity), to let all know that despite her physical challenges, she is still a woman with enormous hope. The 38-year-old woman was afflicted with polio at the tender age of six weeks and since then, life has been an uphill battle. With a bright smile, the devoted christian said God had been extremely good to her despite her challenges. She emphasised that even though her left leg was extremely weak due to the disease, she had somewhat grown accustomed to her condition.
"Life has never been easy, even in my adult life" she said. Reminiscing on a glorious moment in her primary school life, she remembered watching the children running races and seeing their faces illuminated with joy as they played with each other. She said she confronted her teacher at the time and was convincing enough to be allowed to run at least one race to feel normal. She came third in that particular event. The show began with Foster's rendition of 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, a hymn she said was the first song that came from her lips after devoting her life to God.
Kevin Pierre took charge of the proceedings, inviting Edburn Scantlebury and Llethesha Sylvester to play the clarinet and sing two items, respectively. The latter, a 2010 music festival winner, brought heaven on earth. She sang two original compositions–Give God the Praise and I will Lift you Up. Foster then used the second half of the show to give thanks in song for her triumphs in life. She also launched three original pieces, Praise the Lord, Jesus I Love you and Overcome.