chrislawrence · June 21, 2021 ·

Have you heard of the popular singer, songwriter and cancer survivor named Nightbirde?

The 30-year-old woman, whose real name is Jane Marczweski, performed on America’s Got Talent, and besides her singing, she also shared some powerful words for anyone facing cancer or other challenges (you can skip below to read Nightbirde’s quotes).

During America’s Got Talent, which aired on June 8, 2021, Nightbirde sang her original song, “It’s Okay,” in front of judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofie Vergara.

Simon, famously a harsh critic, called her voice, “absolutely stunning” and awarded her the elusive Golden Buzzer, which means the performer is automatically sent into the live shows, regardless of the opinion of the other judges.

Before and after her performance, Nightbirde, shared about her life, which included being diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2020, where doctors gave her only a two percent chance of survival and six months to live. At the time of show’s taping, she said she still had “some cancer” in her lungs, liver and spine.

Terminal cancer is not the only hardship Nightbirde has faced. Just a few months after her diagnosis, her marriage ended.

Often times, out of such tragedies, some wisdom and perspective can come forth, as it did for Nightbirde.

Here are the seven quotes from Nightbirde worth pondering:

All of these Nightbirde quotes tap into our need to find hope, the need to believe in a future good, even when circumstances scream the opposite.

As you have read through these quotes, which one inspired you most? Which one is most relevant to your life right now? Let us know by dropping us a quick note.

Nightbirde passed away on February 19, 2022, after a four-year battle with cancer.

“(She) inspired millions of people around the globe with her messages of faith and never giving up,” said her family.

“Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus.”

Well put. Rest in peace, Nightbirde.

For help with finding hope in difficult circumstances, read Seven Powerful Reasons to Keep Hope Alive.

To find hope like Nightbirde has, read Knowing God Personally.

Looking for more encouragement? Read our latest Story of Hope.

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