So Long is an earthy, acoustic exploration of liturgy,
life, love, and longing.
When Cathy set out to record So Long, the vision
was to express in words (that were not always easy to come by), her
searches and musings and longings on this never-boring walk of L-I-F-E…as
well as attempt to verbalize faith in and adoration of the One who gives
to us the meaning of it all.
Cathy's hope is that listeners will enjoy the music and
be encouraged…mainly because they hear a bit of their own story
in the words and can therefore gain a little more hope in this huge
yet intimate God of the universe
"It’s
been ever so long
Since I’ve been so free
I need to feel that cool water
Falling all over me...."
(from the album so long)
Cathy
Carter-Heiser was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in the United States and has
had the tremendous privilege of traveling to more than thirty countries
over the last twenty years. After receiving her BA in music education from
Bowling Green State University in Ohio, she performed on a cruise ship for
a year, singing and dancing, before teaching for one year in the Detroit
public schools.
She
then entered a twelve-year period with YWAM, (Youth with a Mission), spending
nine years with Musicians for Missions in Amsterdam, The Netherlands,
teaching and ministering through music in Europe and Asia. Since that
time she met and married her husband, Bruce, and has recently been administrating
a creative arts equipping course, “The Crucible”, which takes
place in Nashville, TN, where she and her husband presently live and work.
She continues to remain involved in missions, leading worship at their
home church of Belmont, and leading teams in overseas outreaches.
Another CD of Cathy’s,
recorded when she was still living in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, is still
available for purchase. “I Love to be With You” is available
on CD only, for $15, which includes S & H. Purchase one today!